The food, service, and atmosphere are at a very high level. Excellent wine selection and cocktails.

Was in search of a good German restaurant with Black Forest Cake and Affare was recommended, so we gave it a try Restaurant was nicely laid out. Small and cozy. Parking on the street. Staff was friendly and helpful. We started with the pretzel basket. Nice warm pretzels. Good way to start the day. We then had the veal schnitzel. They offer it 2 ways; Jager style which is with a mushroom sauce and butter spätzle or Wiener style which is with lemon, french fries and cucumber salad. We got a hybrid. We got it Wiener style with spätzle instead of french fries. The food was wonderful. The schnitzel was a good thick piece and was very tasty. The spätzle was the best we have ever had. For the main course this was clearly 5 stars. For dessert we got the Black Forest Cake. Forgot to get a picture. Presentation was nice. We have had Black Forest Cake in the Black Forest in Germany. That is what we were looking for. Unfortunately, this was not it. We could not find any cherries in the cream layers between the chocolate cake layers. This was just a chocolate cake with creame filling. It was just okay. This was only 3 stars worthy When I put the 2 together, I came up with a combine score of 4 stars. If you want schnitzel and spatzels this is definitely the place to go. read more

Affäre - German Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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We ate here recently and found the food to be universally delicious. We began with the pretzel appetizer, served with their house made mustard and pickles. It was very good, though I could have used more salt! It's a bigger restaurant than it looks like, but the tables are arranged in such a way that it still feels intimate. Parking is an issue, so be aware of that. Their drink list is long, but our server was able to recommend pairings that she thought appropriate. The wine selection included some varieties that are harder to find in many restaurants but completely appropriate for the modern German food. The food was great, but our waitress messed up the order, giving the wrong kind of fish to one diner. She ate it- the barramundi- and still enjoyed it, but it wasn't what she had ordered. The other diner with barramundi was happy with her selection. My husband ordered the brat plate. While he said the sausages themselves were only fine, the sauerkraut, red cabbage, and two kinds of mustard that came with it was what really made the meal delicious. Having tasted, I agree. We were also under the impression it would be three different sausages on the plate, which was not the case. They were, however, nice and juicy. My bacon-wrapped trout with potato salad was good, but honestly the bacon is completely unnecessary to the dish, and perhaps pulled the quality down a bit. The strength of the bacon against the delicate fish and sauce wasn't enjoyable. The sauce went on top of the bacon, so a lot of it was lost to the taste of bacon- which was too bad, because it really was excellent. I liked the potato salad. Altogether a good dish, but it could use reworking. The service was an issue at one last point- we informed the server that it was my birthday at the beginning of the meal. She brought me a dessert menu, and said "It's your birthday, you have to have dessert!" Now, I certainly don't EXPECT free dessert for my birthday, but I felt the implication was there, and had one packaged to go. It showed up on the bill. I wouldn't have ordered it if it hadn't seemed implied it would be complimentary. Altogether, great food, but the service was lacking. I'd still go back, though! read more

So much better than the first time I came 7yrs ago! The meal was delicious, the coursing was done perfectly, had great wine and N/A options available that I felt were very inclusive! The seafood platter was delicious, loved the octopus and the lemon aioli! The scallops were delicious and cooked perfectly! The deserts were so gorgeous and was a perfect bite to end the meal. Loved the service and the dark and quiet atmosphere, made the night very romantic even though it was a weeknight. Highly recommended read more

Affäre - German Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Best German food in town hands down. The restaurant is cozy and warm, and the owners are fantastic and very friendly. Their selection of wine and beer is top notch. I cannot recommend this place enough, anytime I have friends come in from out of town I make sure to take them to Affäre. read more

I was blown away with my experience at Affare. I went in expecting a regular expensive upscale restaurant instead my party and I were greeted warmly by the hostess, to incredible kindness and guidance by our server (Kat/Cat), and most importantly to perfectly cooked, seasoned and crafted meals. The ambiance is really well designed, tables are far apart and give you and your group plenty of privacy as well as a buffer from louder groups. Such a perfect detail you don't see in most restaurants. The food is exquisite! I tried a bit of everyone in my groups plate, I've got to say the bacon wrapped trout really stood out to me however each dish was for lack of a better word perfect. And despite this being an upscale restaurant, I felt the portion sizes were very good, enough to satisfy my hunger which is notoriously insatiable. I ordered the Veal Tips and wow, so juicey, so tender, so well flavored with a savory, hearty mushroom brandy sauce. They also have an impressive drink menu featuring an extensive wine list. Can't recommend this place enough, great for a date, family, pretty much anything. Also have to give a shout out to the staff, truly incredible experience because of their thoughtfulness. Already looking forward to coming back! read more

Affäre - Kalbgeschnetzeltes - Veal Tips in a mushroom brandy sauce with spatzle - German Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Please go and have the weekend tasting menu. It comes out the Thursday before as it is made with only the best available ingredients for the weekend. The menu can be paired with a wine or beer pairing. We recently went and had the beer pairing. Katie comes by to give you tasting notes and a synopsis of the drink, beer or wine. Service is great as everyone helps out and seems happy you decided to spend the evening there. I love the restaurant vibe and they have a lovely outdoor area. On weekends there is live music to accompany the brunch. read more

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The food is amazing. We lived in western Germany for 3 years and this brought back so many memories. The pretzel sticks appetizer was superb. My wife and I shared the Jäger Schnitzel with Butterspätzle. So good! Large portions and we were at a hotel with no way to reheat so sharing was perfect. Service was amazing! Sam was so patient and answered all of our questions and provided spot on recommendations. Only negative I would add is the lighting. It's very dim and low lighting. Menu was hard to read in the semi-dark. So much so that other staff joke if you need a flashlight to read the menu. Bottom line, highly recommend for authentic German food if you're unable to get to Germany yourself. read more

Went for Sunday date night and sat outside in the courtyard- lovely setting that we had all to ourselves! The restaurant was very uncrowded, Sunday night seems to be the time to go. We LOVED the pretzel basket shareable, and the smoked spinach salad. We liked the lobster poutine and the venison, which was juicy and cooked to perfection tenderness. My Gingham Style cocktail was interesting (the term "salad-y" on the menu was correct), but I adored my mocktail, "Good Old Fashioned Fun", made with Bengal Spice tea- perhaps the most perfect fall drink I've ever had! Service is terrific. We love that they use metal straws and garnish picks here! No plastic. read more

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We went to Affäre for my husband's birthday dinner and loved the atmosphere and the menu. Service was prompt and friendly and the German food was very good and really authentic, especially the Spätzle! We also appreciated the wine and beer selection. As a note to the chef: Please go easy on the Maggi! While this is still a staple in some restaurants in Germany, it is not exactly fine cuisine and did nothing to enhance the Jägerschnitzel. read more

We went here for my birthday with a party of 8 and it did not disappoint. It's been on our list of places to try for a while, and I'm sad it took us this long to try it. The food,the service, and the vibe here were 100% worth the time and money. If you're looking for somewhere new to check out, do it! read more

Service here in impeccable, my issue with dinner I last ate was actually dishes, now first of all let me lead with saying I'm hyper critical when I comes to food. The first dish was a pate that was a generous importion size that being said, the tiny triangle of bread that was severe to me to eat with it was not nearly enough, I stole bread off my husband app. Second dish Artic char was perfect! Rice and Romesco cauliflower were blah. The next dish lamb was good. The " duck fat confit" potatoes were NOT cooked at all practicality raw, and I'm sorry were not confit, nor was there ANY duck fat they were slightly streamed whole raw potatoes. Next dessert, not sure where to start on that? Under ripe papaya with a stiff cream??? Weird Definitely not barbarian pastry cream. read more

Affäre - Tasting menu - German Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

We went to Affare with a group of four couples and were having so much fun that I neglected to take pictures. That being said, we tried many dishes and collectively loved the food. The restaurant is larger than I expected with roomy tables, a nice bar space, and great service. I have had German/Bavarian food before but this seems more unique and a bit more elevated. Luckily our waiter patiently explained the menu and gave us great recommendations. For starters, we shared the pretzel stick basket, beef tenderloin tartare, and lobster poutine. They were all delicious, especially the egg salad dip accompanying the pretzels. Our entrees were a combination of many but we passed them around and were lucky to try them all. My personal favorite was the veal tips with Butterspatzle. It is true comfort food! The venison Steak and Waygu KC strip steak were also delicious, especially with the potato croquettes. No room for dessert this time but we will return for the strudel. Overall, Affare is a nice place for a romantic date or a group of friends. The food and service are great, the space is comfortable, and the location in the Crossroads area is ideal. read more

The story: I have been learning German in Duolingo for an entire year nonstop. I told myself at the beginning of the journey that I would celebrate by eating a German cuisine and inviting friends to my Duolingo milestone party. Affäre in downtown KC was the obvious choice for this event. The experience: The vibes are immaculate. We had reservations for a random Wednesday and it had a steady pace of traffic. We were greeted immediately and sat at our table. On the menu: When celebrating a year of learning German, you must get the most notorious German dishes. We grabbed the brat trio, pork schnitzel, wießer spagel, and the hummer poutine. The asparagus was a limited time menu item delivered from overseas so that was a last minute add on. The hummer poutine is a starter dish of truffle fries topped with lobster, cheese, and cream sauce. A masterpiece. The main courses were also delightful. The images speak for themselves. The service: Our waitress was incredible. She gave details about the restaurant itself, menu must-try items, wine pairings, and friendly banter. Overall impression: We will 100% be back. Can't believe we hadn't been before but happy to say it was a great experience. Visit for a fun environment, a bit of German fine dining, and a full stomach. read more

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Absolutely delicious and super friendly staff! We started off with the seafood platter for our group of 5. This was the perfect size and had such a great variety of things to try. I was especially a fan of the salmon mousse and buttery, toasted bread. I also ordered a Gluhwein which was great - super flavorful and not too sweet or hot. For the main I ordered the duck. IT WAS SO GREAT and reminded me of Christmas dinner. The sauce was amazing and I cleaned up my plate - perfect notes of orange coming out of the sauce with yummy steamed veggies. We ended the meal with the Black Forest cake and the Apple struddle. I'm a big chocolate fan so I was a BIG fan of the cherry flavors and chocolate with a hint of liqueur coming out in the Black Forest cake. The staff was also very friendly, giving great recommendations and joking around with us. The restaurant is also very spacious and great low lighting ambiance. Perfect for a team dinner or date night! read more

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This is the best German restaurant in the KC area. I am of German descent and I have to say this restaurant is very authentic. The owners (who are originally from Germany) really know their business and have a great menu. I strongly recommend this restaurant if you want great food! The service is fantastic. read more

We tried out affare for a group birthday dinner. The group had several different food allergies and the waitress was attentive and offered lots of recommendations to the picky eaters and those with allergies. I had the tasting menu with the wine pairing and it was really good. The wine options, beet purée, and the peppercorn sauce on the duck were my favorites of the night. For awareness in large groups, they'll only split the check 3 ways regardless of the party size read more

Affäre - Tasting menu - German Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I'm not that familiar with German food, but I'm glad a fellow foodie couple introduced my wife and I to Affare in the Crossroads. Not sure why so many German restaurants resemble a Bavarian beer hall, but that doesn't describe Affare. It is truly "Modern German Dining." Parking can be a bit challenging. I'd suggest using the Streetcar which stops literally next to the restaurant. We started our evening with the Charcuterie, which includes deli meats, cheeses, house-made pickles and bread. Plenty of food for four. The Pretzel Basket was a fun second order. Affare has a decadent selection of soups. The Wild Mushroom and White Asparagus soups were savory and exquisite. These were highlights of the evening. Having never had venison before, I was a bit nervous about trying the herb crusted New Zealand Venison Steak. It was rich and not gamey. The Spanish Quail was somewhat bland and tasted a bit like chicken. The Kasesahne Torte was a tasty cheesecake made with Quark cheese mousse. I had to go with the Apple Strudel as you never can go wrong with apple-based deserts. It's served with almonds, raisins, anglaise and chantilly cream The craft cocktails were a big hit at our table, including the wine pairings with dessert. read more

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Great food and location, but highly recommend coming a little earlier in the evening. I came by with my friend for Restaurant Week, and we were seated pretty quickly. I love how the place was dimly lit - it definitely had a date night vibe. As I wasn't too hungry, I decided to stick with the regular menu this time. I ordered the pork schnitzel for my entree, and can we just talk about the portion size?? The meat was tender, and the mushroom gravy on top was extremely flavorful. I was only able to eat a few bites because of how filling it was, so I basically had a whole extra meal left over. As I am weak for dessert, I asked if it was possible for me to order the same dessert that my friend did from the Restaurant Week menu, and luckily they said yes! The chocolate pate was so decadent that it almost felt like a second meal right there. Our server mentioned that this was only on the restaurant week menu, and I really hope that Affäre brings this over to their regular one! The only reason I knocked off a star was because I felt like we were being a bit rushed, even though we were only there a little over an hour. I do recognize that the place was closing by the time we left, but it would have been better if their last reservation was a bit earlier, especially since we were not late to ours. Overall, I had a great time and would definitely be back! read more

Affäre - German Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Wonderful food. Signs outside the restaurant said "modern German" food. We wondered what that meant. The menu included quite a few seafood options as well as a few game meats, such as boar and venison. I had a shrimp risotto that was absolutely delicious and my husband ordered the boar. It was served with spaetzle and a veggie - also quite good. We shared a salad platter for two as well. It was a very interesting way to present a salad and so good. I always glance at the rieslings when we find a German restaurant. I was pleased to see they had a dry (trocken) Riesling, not as common in the US as in Germany. It was a treat. And the ambiance... so relaxing. I definitely recommend this restaurant! (BTW, it is on Kansas City's free street car route. So easy to find for tourists or locals!) read more

So.....to bring the below to the top.....make reservations and enjoy. Now to the review. The wife and I had a double date night with another couple from our neighborhood. They are fun people to hang out with and we hadn't seen them in some time due to a recent shoulder surgery. We were lucky enough to find street parking right outside, however you may want to allow an extra 5 min to your reservation time to park. It's a cozy place with nice people working. We were seated quickly and had our drink order in a few minutes later. If you want to have just an extra bit of fun, I would suggest confidently ordering your food in German. None of us speak German so we butchered the words mercilessly. Have a drink or two, hang out and catch up. This may not be the place to go if you are in a hurry and need to get in and out. Dinner came out and everyone at the table went on and on about how good the food was. On to desert.....also fantastic. Again, if you want something just a bit different, come on with yourself. read more

My aunt and I met at Affare for brunch about a year and a half ago. I love the intimacy of the atmosphere at this restaurant. I still remember and regularly crave the smoked spinach salad. Fast forward to this year when a friend said to pick my favorite restaurant. (Does anyone actually have one favorite restaurant? I was craving by that salad and just the cozy & calm atmosphere Affare offers. With a turn of events my aunt ended up joining us because she'd been hankering for their food as well. The service was fabulous. Everyone treated us with the kindness of long term friends while maintaining the professionalism one would expect at such a wonderful restaurant. We had the smoked salad, breadsticks, sauerbraten, scallops, veil tips in a mushroom brandy sauce, pavlova, cocktails and a perfectly paired wine. Thank you to everyone at Affare who helped to make my birthday special. read more

Larger male employee tells me there is no availablity to seat us then passive aggressively asked my fiancée and I if we "had ever heard of Tock.com" because we stopped by inquiring about having a drink on the patio without a prior reservation. The hostess comes back from checking and lets us know there is a table available for us. At least fake being accommodating dude.... I have brought visiting family here for dinner 3 times in the past and this felt quite rude. read more

To begin with this is the best place to have a date with your partner have amazing food. Great view and amazing service. Make sure you take reservation before going there. It looks a little pricey to me but it's great to have a special location. Their menu is fantastic. read more

Top notch experience with INCREDIBLE food!!! The small intimate feel really dit the intimate date night we needed. Amazing to get German flare in this family owned and operated establishment. Everyone was friendly and the service was on point. The scallops were to DIE for as was the duck! Can't wait to go back! read more

For my big night out on a short trip home to KC, we decided to check out Affäre. I had Restaurant Week lunch there years ago but had never made it back. I'm glad we did. We showed up early for our reservation and parked at the bar until our table was ready. It was a smart move, because the bartender guided me to a Basque rosé that was utterly amazing and found an off-dry white that my neophyte wine-drinking daughter actually liked. Dinner was just wonderful! I had risotto with shrimp, scallops and smoked octopus bacon. I had to ask about that last ingredient since those three words seem completely unrelated to me. Well, they cut up octopus in little pieces and smoke it. It actually didn't add much to the dish, but the dish didn't need it! I don't think of seafood risotto as very German, but who's to argue with it tastes as good as it does? Son-in-law had Texas boar pork chops with mushroom gravy and roasted vegetables; maybe eating the last of the meat off the bones with your hands is gauche in a nice restaurant, but I didn't judge. My daughter had the cold-smoked salmon app as a meal and loved it (so did I). The desserts looked lovely but we were just too full. I've grown accustomed to eating outside down here in New Orleans and jumped at the opportunity, even though it was a warm evening. The courtyard here at Affäre is charming, and with the shade and fans, we were completely comfortable. Everyone we encountered was gracious and seemed genuinely glad we were there. I heard they had a really rough go the last few years with streetcar construction and Covid. With quality like this, it's no wonder they were able to stick it out. read more

Affäre - Risotto with shrimp and scallops - German Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Love this place and the menu. They are beyond accommodating. Thank you @affare Give this place a whirl! read more

Affäre - Full service and phenomenal food !! - German Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The good: everything we ate and drank treated great, the ambiance was great, the service was fast and friendly, the reservation process was easy. The bad: my guest and i checked out the PDF menu on their website and knew exactly what we wanted before we went in. When we got there we were shocked to find that the item she wanted was not on the menu and every item was about 2x the price it was online. I was disappointed with the portion size as well Consensus: This was so close to being a place i can frequent, but tricking people to come in so they pay twice what they thought they would and letting them leave hungry isn't worth more than 2 stars read more

I am blown away about how kid friendly they were. When we arrived for our reservation they had kids cup, kids silverware and high chair ready for my 15 month old. They were so kind to her by multiple people coming up just to say hi. The food and waitstaff were both amazing. It was so nice to dine at a restaurant that felt like my child was also welcomed! read more

We ate in the courtyard, which was lovely. Our entire party ordered the tasting menu which was incredibly varied and delicious. While they have classic German dishes, the atmosphere and menu overall is a more upscale than what I think many associate with a German restaurant. The wine pairings with the tasting menu were delicious and the service was excellent. Next time I go I think I'll try the beer pairing option! read more

Nothing short of amazing. Tony was our server and he was incredible. We were torn on what to get so we asked Tony to surprise us and he did not disappoint. read more

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A modern restaurant with a German influence. The combination of good food and appealing atmosphere really made for a great dining experience. We stopped in for an anniversary dinner and had no trouble getting a reservation. Other than the name itself, you probably wouldn't even tell it is a German restaurant when first walking in. The modern interior design and throwback songs playing really is perfect for any occasion. We started off with the Hummer Poutine and it blew us away. It probably wasn't a good thing that we finished the large portion before our actual entrees. We ended up ordering the Risotto von Meeresfrüchten and Gebrantene Entenbrust (Duck). The Risotto was creamy and cooked beautifully, although a very dense dish. I personally loved the Peking duck breast, as the skin had so much flavor to it. This is a restaurant that can be great for a family as well as a date night. Parking is limited to street parking, but that's how it is with restaurants downtown. Definitely worth a visit. read more

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So good. Just so good. Affare had been on my list for months and I never got the chance to visit. My Dad and I decided to go on a random night a few months back and boy did they not disappoint. The bartender made us some great drinks and had a strong knowledge of what they offered. We got sat at a table after getting drinks at the bar and dove into the menu. It all looked very unique and good. My Dad got a trio of artisan brats that were huge. He had to take some home! I ordered the seafood risotto. Their menu is seasonal, so this particular dish doesn't appear to still be on there, but maybe they'll bring it back in February of 2020. The waitress didn't recommend it over the other dish that I was deciding between, but I decided to go for it anyways. She came over to me a little while later and shared that the lady who ordered the risotto next to me LOVED it. Above and beyond to the waitress! read more

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