Came here for #KCRW2026 We were a group of 4. This is s nice bistro. They have a coffee/cafe restaurant and bar. They do have a very nice wine list. On the RW app it liked like you could get a 3 course for lunch. I'm the restaurant it was actually only 2. You chose 2 of 3. We all opted to go with the appetizer and main course. They all ordered the Skate I ordered a Croque Monsieur. Both were delicious. Service was very quick and everyone was very nice. read more

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This is such a cute location and it has so much potential! It's been a Brookside staple for years but it missed the mark for our dinner. Starting out - hostess was great! Friendly and informative. We sat outside it was a lovely evening. Our waiter came by the table - I don't know his name because he never introduced himself. He came by to get our drink and dinner order. Delivered drinks, never checked to see if we liked them - we did. Dropped off our dinners - never came by to see if we liked them. We didn't. So - salad of the day - had potential but lacked flavor. Mussels - bland, ceviche - bland - they served it with plantain chips which I normally love, but they were stale. Waiter dropped off our check. We left more than half of our food. Didn't ask, didn't enquire about dessert. Walked away disappointed. read more

Dropped into Aixois for Restaurant Week. I found the atmosphere to be quaint and welcoming. The food was very good but not exceptional. While the Restaurant Week app menu for Aixois listed a 3 course lunch meal, what was presented at the restaurant was a choice of two out of three courses, which was a minor disappointment. I had chosen the Caesar salad, which I noted, included tomatoes and the Blackened Skate, which was delicious, but would have been better with the addition of capers and a little less lemon. All in all a nice lunch. Would like to return for dinner at some point. read more

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What a lovely restaurant! We met our friends here for a light dinner before going to a show at Starlight. We started with a charcuterie, which was delightful, except none of us eat liver, so the pate went to waste. My wife had the mussels. She didn't love them. I had the blackened swordfish special, which was excellent. Truly. It came with rice and broccolini. Our friends, who are regulars, enjoyed the chicken dish on the menu and the tuna special very much. The waiter suggested a few wines for us and all of them were excellent. The service was a little bit slower than we had hoped. But we were still able to get to our show on time. The place was packed so that was understandable. They were completely booked, so our friends went 45 minutes early and got a table on the patio. We would like to return for a leisurely lunch or dinner. read more

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We stopped in for Restaurant Week '26 having booked out reservations online we were sat right away. Staff was helpful to answer any questions of the food. The KCRW website showed that you got a 3 course menu when we were only offered 2. The Soupe A L'oignon Gratinée was good but felt like it was lite on the onions. For the main entree I ordered the Blackened Skate which was a very complex flavor and had a good crisp. I would definitely order it again. read more

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For years I've driven by this little spot wondering would I like it and for years I never tried it...until today. From the moment we walked in we were in love with the ambience. Our server Lainey made us feel right at home. The food was amazing. Everything exceeded expectations. We are definitely coming back again soon! read more

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Aixois French is a charming and classic French bistro tucked away in Kansas City's beautiful Brookside neighborhood. From the moment you walk in, the cozy and intimate atmosphere sets the tone for a lovely dining experience. They also have a gorgeous patio that's perfect for enjoying a nice evening out. We tried several dishes and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented: * Soupe à l'Oignon (French Onion Soup) - rich, savory, and comforting * Smoked Salmon Plate - light and refreshing * Salade de Chèvre Chaud - warm goat cheese over fresh greens, a must-try For entrées, we had: * Onglet Grillé au Poivre - a tender hanger steak with peppercorn sauce * Pâtes Franchises au Poulet et Champignon - creamy chicken and mushroom pasta * Chicken Paillard - perfectly cooked and flavorful To end the night on a sweet note, we had an Espresso Martini, Crème Brûlée, and a delicious crêpe dessert. Each one was the perfect finale to an already amazing meal. Whether you're planning a romantic date night or a relaxed dinner with friends, Aixois is a fantastic choice. The service was warm and attentive, and you can truly feel the love and care in every detail. Highly recommend checking it out! read more

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This is very local. Great eggs Benedict. Service is always friendly. Owner is there most of the time and tries to greet everyone. Sometimes it is so popular that the wait can be longer than you may want, but normally the food is well worth it. Its a beautiful place inside, but the patio makes you think of a bistro in Europe. read more

Bastille day at Aixois in Crestwood. The restaurant was teeming with guests. An accordian player was taking requests and the special menu was serving festive items. Our table enjoyed the mussels in a garlic white wine sauce, escargot and oysters for appetizers. We also had the charcuterie board, vichyssoise, avocado and shrimp salad and the roasted goat cheese salad. Dinner was blackened tuna, a burger, the seafood fettuccine, and the sole. We finished with a crème brûlée and chocolate crepe. We had happy tummies and full hearts. read more

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Great little French restaurant that has a great lunch atmosphere and cool dinner vibe going on. Good drinks, food, oysters, salads - haven't had something I didn't like. read more

Stopped by here for a Happy Hour before going to see some theatre at the KC Rep. it was a cool evening and so we were able to dine outside on their terrace which was lovely. It honestly made me feel like I was in California! We shared the Pomme Frittes (little soggy) and then a large salad which they divided on two plates. We both had their onion soup and we enjoyed that and the salad! Great wine selection and we would return, but just beware it was a bit pricey for what we had when compared to other places that actually have Happy Hour specials. The service was good but a bit aloof. Not sure if that's widespread or just our experience. Still good and we would return for a special occasion. read more

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Made reservations for 3 on 3/29/26 for 11:15am. My party arrived at 11:30 and we checked in with the Hostess. She advised that we were 15 min past our reservation time and had no seating available. She offered to put us out on the uncovered patio. We looked around at the many seats available and asked if we could just sit at the bar. She then said she could put us at a high bar table and add a 3rd chair. We agreed to this. After being seated we realized we were in a busy walkway area. We found a server and asked again to be reseated. He said there was a table available on the covered patio area. Mind you, this is where we wanted to sit all along and had requested this area from the Hostess. After being seated and given water, we noticed no one coming to our table, but going to other tables all around us. The same server finally came over and said, "has no one come to take your order?". We responded, "no". He said he would call someone over right away. For another 10 min we noticed servers going to other tables, but still not ours. At this point we made the decision to leave. On our exit, we made sure to tell the Hostess that we were never served. She responded, "I'm sorry about that." The server who seated us noted our leaving, and we also told him "no one ever came to serve us". We received the exact same response from him, "I'm sorry about that." They let us leave with no genuine concern, care or resolve. No offer to make things right or escalate to a manager. Needless to say, I, nor my party will ever attempt to be a customer here again. There is better service elsewhere! read more

The waitstaff and charming patio seating earned this restuarant it's only stars. I have never given a restuarant a poor review but this experience really anoyed me. We attended for a birthday meal and were all surprised by the basic quality of the meals we were served. We do not eat out often or consume overly salted foods or expect large quantity servings on a plate, these dishes from the Sun evening brunch menue were just bland with presentation lacking. My salmon and salad was complaint worthy but I did not want to spoil a special occasion. The greens sat in a pool of dressing tasting only sharply of vinegar. The slice of salmon only about 1/2" thick was pale and unseasoned, with no sear to make it flavorful. Two tiney potatoes cut in smaller halves sat dryly with a pile of raw pecans, near imperceptable onion slivers, and blanched green beans were ewually dull. The chunks of orange and a few cherry tomatoes were the only brightness to the plate. There was no more sophistication of flavor than that of ingredients shaken directly out of their bags onto a plate direct from a grocery store. The frites served with my partners thin slice of chicken were dark dry and shrivelled. I won't continue, you get the idea. The dinner for three was lackluster and definately overpriced. We have eaten complex meals and enjoyed them elsewhere in KC and OP and enjoyed them far more feeling an expenditure for a special occasion more fulfilling. We returned here after a better experience a year ago, but now would stick to coffee and desert only if we were to visit again. read more

This place looks charming, and the interior is absolutely beautiful, but the service was a major disappointment. Lunch for two ended up taking nearly 2.5 hours. We were seated in a nearly empty (and uncomfortably cold) dining room, and it took almost 25 minutes before anyone came to our table. That should've been the first sign of what was to come. The food was mediocre, and definitely not worth the price or the excessive wait. We didn't receive any drink refills, and when we tried to order dessert, we waited another 35 minutes before finally giving up and leaving. Meanwhile, the manager was busy rolling silverware while several tables, including ours, were clearly frustrated and waiting on service. Overall, a really disappointing experience in a space that has so much potential. read more

A French bistro must get the basics right in order to claim its affinity with French culinary traditions. In this case, the almond croissant I ordered didn't pass the test. It was overcooked and lacked the fluffy, buttery fresh taste one should reasonably expect of a classic French pastry from a place like Aixois. The pastry cooks should have known this batch was a fail and tossed them out and started over. I tossed mine out for them. Next time I'll go to Dolce Bakery instead. read more

The complimentary bread and butter was a nice start to our French experience. The restaurant is immersed in classy contemporary French cuisine and style. We (hubby and I) had the best French onion soup, croque monsieur (which is a ham & cheese sandwich) and kept our bill just under $50 Delightful we give it an A+ read more

Great menu, made choosing a challenge. Food was excellent, attentive but unobtrusive service.

Ambiance: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Food: 7/10 This is one of the loveliest restaurants in Kansas City. The patio and interior are beautiful. I liked everything about the relaxed feel of this restaurant. It is perfect for an intimate dinner date or a get-together with friends. The service was great as well! Our server was attentive and friendly, and we never had to wait for a drink refill. I really wanted to love this place, but the food was a bit of a letdown. The meal started off strong with the tasty French baguette and butter. However, I would say some of the food lacked seasoning. While my french onion soup looked amazing, it tasted a little bland. The mussels were just ok. The steak was pretty tasty and well-seasoned. The fries were delicious. I really wanted to try the dessert, but we were too full by the end of the meal to order dessert. I would like to come back here just for drinks and dessert, to enjoy the ambiance again. read more

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Aixois a local French bistro in town center plaza with a great laid back feel. You feel like you are stepping into a bistro in France. The owners have done a great job of capturing the essence and vibe of a French bistro. Service was great and friendly and the food was just as great. The ingredients were top quality and the portion sizes were just right. Definitely a spot I plan to go back to in the future. read more

Aixois - French Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Great service, amazing food, and very pretty ambiance. Extensive wine list and dessert menu which made the experience that much better read more

Aixois - Crepe De Marron - French Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Had croq monsieur. It was almost as good as the ones in France. Service was very good, ambiance was good. I checked out the desserts in front I was disappointed with the croissants they were dark didn't resemble the ones in France. I'm not a food critic I'm from France. read more

Location: crestwood. Kansas City Ambiance: nice place, family oriented. Potentially to take a date. Food: Went for the restaurant week. Overall the food was ok. Nothing extraordinary. Lentils soup was blunt. Crepes were outstanding Service: pretty good. They also have a bakery. read more

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Stopped in for restaurant week and overall I don't think it is worth the money but I'm still glad we tried it. The inside is very cute but we were seated on the left side that I think was added on from the original building. If it was the fall or spring I would have loved sitting there but the windows are not well insulated so it was freezing. We started with the French Onion soup which was standard. I did the steak and fries for my main course. The steak was definitely more medium rare than medium but the flavor was pretty good. The fries were very very good. For dessert I did the chocolate mousse which was my favorite part of the whole meal. Overall everything was fine, it just wasn't outstanding. read more

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I enjoyed this spot for a French ambiance. Really tasteful and elegant both inside and out. The service was really friendly. Give 5 stars for both of those. 3.5 stars for food. It was well cooked and nicely presented. I felt it lacked a bit of flavor and the smoked salmon on my brunch entree was not the best piece of salmon. The chocolate croissant wasn't as flaky as I was hoping for, but would try a different bakery item in future. I would come here on a nice day for a cappuccino, and opt for different items to give it another try based on good location, service and ambiance. read more

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Service was horrendous tonight and I have finally decided that the food is really only OK, especially when service is so weak. Having truly enjoyed the food at Café Provence and Le Fou a Frog, Aixois is a dollar store version of these superior restaurants. Our party of five was seated at 530 on a Saturday for my Mom's birthday. We had some drinks and appetizers and our entrees hit the table at about 720. Without an apology, without offering to take our drinks off the tab, without ANY kind of attempt to own up to the fact that between the time we finished salad and started entrees was about 45 minutes. We just waited for 45 minutes. The Frogs legs tasted as though they were afraid that we were going to hate the flavor so they had absolutely none. The frogs legs tasted like nothing, The pâté and chicken liver mousse plate had tiny pieces of country pâté and a tiny dab of mousse with two transparently thin pieces of toast and a stupid large pile of cornichons. I split a salad with my dad and I understand that it was a delicate salad with a delicate vinaigrette, but it was barely dressed and the walnuts and grape tomatoes were flavorless. My mom enjoyed her trout, my son enjoyed his steak au poivre, my wife enjoyed her shrimp. The moules au Roquefort were ok, the mussels were pretty small even though here was a healthy portion of them. Both my and my son's pomme frites were the same quality that a teenager could have made at home. The were very dark, as though fried only once. They were not hot, they weren't crisp. My dad's pasta with chicken and mushrooms was also not restaurant quality. The chicken was diced which is a weird form factor for a French pasta dish the pasta was thick and probably rested in water because the sauce didn't really cling to it. It was salty and very average. With meh food, and terrible service and arrogant attitude towards our wait, had we not had each other, it would have been a destroyed evening. Bad job by Aixois. If we want French food, we'll spend a little more and get something memorable for good reasons; we'll go elsewhere. read more

What a cute, charming place to eat. They have a location in town center but this is the original. It is nestled in a neighborhood like setting and gives you small town vibes. Upon walking in, they have a great patio situation and will be great for warmer weather months. They also have a glass case display with their featured pastries of the day made fresh. I came here for lunch we started out with Salade D'avocat Et Crevettes which is Grilled shrimp, Boston bibb lettuce, avocado, grapefruit, orange, tomato, candied nuts, cocktail sauce, balsamic vinaigrette. I didn't like the taste of the shrimp. They had an earthy taste to them but they were nice firm and of good quality. Pommes Frites which are French fries to share with the table. These are French portions and I probably could've eaten the fries alone and taken some home but they were not as crunchy as I would like. We added truffle oil to them. Great flavor. The Plateau De Fromage comes with assorted cheese and picked vegetables, along with fruits (mainly berries) do not expect crackers to come with this French charcuterie board. Maybe they were expecting me to eat it with my bread but it was long gone before this came out. For entrees my friend ordered the Croque Monsieur, which is Classic grilled French ham and cheese with béchamel served with choice of cup of day soup, pommes frites or side green. The soup of the day was a French onion soup and it was probably the best I've had. I ordered the Aixois Salmon Burger, which had Grilled salmon filet, capers, shallots, butter sauce, and spicy aioli on a toasted bun served with choice of cup of day soup, pommes frites or side greens. I got the side of greens and the dressing was a nice balsamic vinaigrette. The sandwich could've had more flavor. Didn't taste fishy, but any kind of flavor was lost in translation but it wasn't bland- bland. It just could've used some stepping up. For drinks they have an extensive menu of choicealong with mocktails. I really liked they had dessert drinks to chose from as well. I really like this place, parking isn't the easiest but it's worth it. I will be back in the warmer months to experience their patio. read more

Food is outstanding! The highest quality! Device is very good and the ambience is very nice.

Really good rich food. It's a pretty place. We ate outside. I honestly didn't really like the customer atmosphere that much. It was a really affluent area and the customers around us kinda sucked. Not the staff. They were great read more

Aixois - Croque Monsieur Breakfast - French Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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This is my daughter's restaurant of choice for her Birthday. Ambiance is casual to fancy casual (as we call it). Service is very casual but we attribute that to the European vibe. We have only eaten on patio which is nice, especially when the weather is mild. The two times we have eaten here the food has been great. The French onion soup is wonderful. This year the family had two of the dinner specials and two of the regular dinner menu items. I had the Swordfish (dinner special) that came with a mango salsa, rice pilaf and greens. My husband had the Skirt steak (dinner special) with chimichurri, garlic mashed potatoes and greens. My son had the Duck leg confit DeCanard (reg. Menu) with a veal demiglace, garlic mash and a vegetable. My daughter had the Onglet grillé Au poivre (regular menu) grilled skirt steak with peppercorn sauce, salad and pommes frites. Everything was delightful as always. read more

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Food is good. Portions are a bit small. Upscale and class French food. Not my personal favorite place to eat, but I recommended it to others. read more

Fantastic. From start to finish. Attentive service, great wine list and excellent food.

Love the vibe. House wines pretty marginal. Why not st least KJ or Meomi? But I like this place. A tad bigger menu might help. The quiche and French onion soup a good choice tho portion small read more

Always a great place to meet friends. Great location in brookside, corner lot, outdoor seating, hustle and bustle, clinking of glasses, conversations. I haven't ate there in a long time but always enjoy my glasses of wine. read more

Cute little French bistro in Brookside! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We sat outside on a hot day and it super shaded and enjoyable. The service was good, but nothing really stuck out about it. I've been here for both lunch and dinner and the food was good every time! And so was the wine! They are also open breakfast. Perfect place for meeting a friend or a date night! read more

Aixois - white wine - French Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Hanger steak and homemade pasta was delish. Nice location and French wine was on par. Service was great at the bar - knowledgeable and helpful. Right next to Raw. Check it out! read more

Fabulous French restaurant in the Brookside area of Kansas City: Aixois. My dinner consisted of the Salade De Jour (salad of the Day), Onglet Grille Au Poivre (Grilled Angus Hanger Steak), and lastly...Mousse Au Chocolat Other table favorites included: Truite Saummonee Poelee Aux Amandes (trout), Saumon Grille (salmon), and the Soupe A L'Oignon Gratinee (onion soup). Everything was delicious...even the house bread! Service was phenomenal. Cute & quaint French ambiance. read more

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I ordered the Salade Maison. I don't know if the salad was "plated" the same when it was placed into a to-go box, but when I arrived home it looks the same on the plate as does in the the photo. The salad dressing would aptly be described as essence of citrus vinaigrette. read more

Aixois - Axios Bistro's Salade Maison - French Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

My order is usually the exact same when I dine at Aixios. The Escargot are hot and savory, oysters clean and Fresh Onions Soup with crisp toasted cheese melted on top Steak ( Med- Rare ) and Fries ( request Aioli for the Fries ) Make reservations and request the main dining room ( behind the host desk ). The restaurant door doesn't have any protection from the elements. We were in the cafe area and felt a blast every time the door opened. Service is always adequate, we had to ask for menus and additional items through a manager, busser, or food runner. We also didn't get a coffee refill after we paid. read more

First time visiting this place and I will definitely be back. What a cute French bistro! They have indoor and outdoor seating. It's located north of Brookside. They have daily specials in addition to their regular menu. Our server was friendly and attentive. I had to get the French onion soup. It definitely hit the spot. I also got their Daily special of the Salmon pasta. They had me at house made fettuccine noodles. And of course I'm pesto lover. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Aixois - Lunch special - French Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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We visited Aixois for KC Restaurant Week and it did not disappoint. It had been some time since I had been to Aixois and while it is a bit of a haul from my home, it was well worth the trip! They have a great little coffee bar/take out bakery case just inside the front door of the restaurant. While I did not partake in anything from that area, I could see it being a cozy space to pop in for morning coffee and pastries. The restaurant is quaint and cozy and while it was busy, it did not give off any hectic vibes at all. Our service was great -- attentive and friendly without being overbearing and our server made great recommendations for ordering off the Restaurant Week menu. We all decided on the quiche and agreed that it was fabulous! The crust was flaky and yummy and the filling was creamy and delicious. We all ate every bite - even my mom who always wants to take half of her meal home! For dessert, we had the Profiteroles and the French Apple Tarte - both were delicious and a great way to end the meal. read more

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