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    3.8 (13 reviews)

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    David L.

    I sat on this review for a bit now trying to figure out how to write it. And finally decided if I don't let them know what is broken they can't fix it!! *I gave two stars because I understand they recently opened and I like their beer. Otherwise it probably would have been less!! I went here at 8pm on a Sunday, my first impression walking up is they had a big outdoor area that opens up to the bar, However they also set themselves up for failure here. With having a wide open patio that opens up to the inside there were tons of people bypassing the host/hostess stand and just walking in from the outside. There is not control of entry. As I walked in the front doors the bar area to the right is very large as well as the actual seating area. about 20 feet in you get to the stand. I was told at that time that they were not taking anymore walk ins the rest of the night!! I even joked do you have an app that I can reserve a spot. Which I was told they don't. Somewhat disappointed I headed out to the parking lot. When I got there I wondered what time they closed. So I walked back in the 2 mins between they were seating people. (I was told they closed at 11PM) After turning myself and several others away. I ended up finding a place at the bar and sat down. The bar was packed with workers 6-7 people working the bar. Shortly after seating a bartender came over took the check left by the previous people and wiped down the area. I watched 3 other groups get taken care of after I sat down, an older couple sat down about 5 mins in, next to me and got taken care of right away. She had to flag someone down for me to get a beer and food order. They were also out of two of their most popular beers, again recently opened so.... Food wasn't a bad wait since the place was busy and new. I ordered the burger and fries. Since the couple next to me had it a few days prior and said it was good. It is a bit pricey even for bar food, it looked good and was a good size double patty when it was delivered. I got about 1/2 way through the burger and found that the top patty was cooked fully the bottom was still bright pink. And no I was never asked how I wanted my burger cooked. I did point it out but the bar staff just went on about their work. I had super high expectations for this place since I had heard how good the food was going to be and all of this to get service like this is horrible, McDonalds would have been better!! I will come back at some point with some friends and hope that it is a way better experience!!

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    Allison G.

    Loved this place!! Prairie village desperately needed something like this. Great vibe & only waited 30 min for a patio table which is not bad at all considering they just opened, super busy, Friday Juneteenth where lots of people have off, and right before a USA world cup game, Great space, good drinks, and food was amazing!! I appreciate a brewery that actually has good food & cocktail options since I'm not a huge beer gal. Green chile queso fries were delicious 11/10. Cassie was our server and she was so sweet and very attentive! Will def be back!

    Jordan K.

    I'm sure you've already heard... but it's true... Big Grove is THE place to be this summer! They have a great outdoor area for families to play (no reserved seats). The inside is huge and has such fun vibes. As an Iowan, this is a dream come true to have one of my favorite Iowa City (and Des Moines) spots so close. Couldn't recommend it any more!

    They had a face painter there for the kiddos, it was so fun
    Kayla S.

    I went on opening night and it was super packed, as expected! The service was exceptional and the food was delicious. They had a great beer and cocktail selection as well. I ordered a margarita and it was great, but when my second came it was extremely sour and tart. I did ask a server about it and he explained it's been an issue with others as well and offered to bring me something else instead. I appreciated that and fully expected there to be a few kinks to work out within the first few weeks of being open. The kids play area and patio is really nice for families. Again, super packed with kids and a bit chaotic, but that was expected and my kids had a great time.

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    Fun place. Beer is Ok. Food is ok. Nothing to write home about it but a fun place with a lot of energy.

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    Had a wonderful time with friends at Big Grove. Service was awesome! Had the Hoppy flight and the cauliflower app. So good!!!!

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    Tallboyz Garage

    4.1
    (204 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    Brew lab had a great happy hour! We went on Sunday and got a HH nacho and pretzel! The pretzel…read morebites came with a ton we had so many leftover definitely a great deal!

    All good things…read more.. We were invited to an impromptu event to taste the new additions to for the Menu when they reopen. They also were 'blowing the taps' which meant we get to try many of the beers that they were saying good-bye to. So, a little story. I was one of the first to wander into a place called Brew Lab years ago. I actually found the place because of looking for brewing supplies. There were a good amount of tools here but also these folks were serving their beer! So, what a great idea. I bought some grain... and had a few beers! I visited this place a few more times on the regular. Suddenly one day there was appetizers. And had the most divine pretzel bites that have ever existed. Next time was an amazing club sandwiches. And some pulled pork. All of the food has always been great bar food. And then there was the beer. So many delicious beers each time. Too many to try at once. But, that is all memory lane... Now... here is the news! Brew Lab is changing. The ownership remains the same however they have given up the brewing. They will have a few of their specialty beers that they keep on tap but they will have a lot more taps of beer from other breweries. On this visit they brought out a large amount of samples of the food that they will be adding/altering in the menu going forward. There were a lot of really delicious items and I am excited for when they have the full menu and I can order some of them. Most notably I am excited for the Catfish Po'boy sandwich. We will be back soon to try the all new... Tall Boys. Look for that review coming soonish!

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    Pool, darts, and gaming at Tallboyz Garage.
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    Rockcreek Brewing Company

    Rockcreek Brewing Company

    4.4
    (37 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    One of the best beers within the Kansas City Metro. The service is always good and the…read moreestablishment is always clean. Offers inside and outdoor seating. Good variety of beers, most of which have been very good) and rotating food trucks available at night.

    Came here for a Saul's Beef pop-up and brought my Dad with me and boy was it packed. The problem…read morewith Rockcreek on this day is that they overbooked, they had two parties happening as well as, Saul's. For a brewery with a maximum occupancy of 83 and an engagement party in the back with 70 people scheduled to attend...you can immediately see the issue. Not to mention the number of kids at this place, now I get it, it was around dinner time it wasn't 9pm however, one of the parties seemed to be a child's birthday party, um what? And why? What an odd place to pick for your sons like 5th birthday (excuse me I am not great at determining ages of snot nosed toddlers nor, do I want them roaming around the brewery I'm at). With all of this being said, the beer was fairly decent and the beef sandwiches were divine. If it was nicer outside, it was still pretty nippy outside and spring hadn't sprung yet, then they have a big patio and outdoor area that could have been utilized. Case in point if your brewery only holds 83 people and you book a 70 person party- number one, just don't. Number two, use business logic and common sense and make it a rule that parties over a certain number have to rent out the space entirely for a private party. And number three, most definitely don't double book your business- heck in this case triple book (with the Saul's pop up bound to bring in a tier of customers you don't normally have) The sour beer was our favorite because, it was only slightly tart and zesty with slight citrus notes, it wasn't too sour and sharp. It was easy to drink which sometimes sour beers are not. I would order this again however, both the IPAS I tried were just okay...the New England one I preferred more, the hop profile was more in line with a slightly piney taste, it was fine.

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    Birthday Party (semi-private event)
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    Beer Kitchen

    Beer Kitchen

    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Came to Kansas City over the recent holidays to visit some friends, and Beer Kitchen came as a…read morelocal recommended place. Good food, good vibes, good beer selection, I was sold. So we loaded up and showed up one day around Noon. Ambiance was really cool. It's in the middle of some sort of progressive looking shanty-esque suburb. The kind of place that does drag queen bingo. I was right at home. Inside was college sport bar, but with a nice, huge board on the wall of all their beer selection. It Was quite expansive. Service was top notch, too. Nice server took care of us, made sure our glasses were never empty. The food came out at a good clips, and we got an unexpected bonus of free little beignet-like donuts with some delicious dipping sauces. As for food, we started off with a jumbo order of the Truffle Parmesan Hand-Cut Fries for the table. We got to choose two from their extensive list of aioli dipping sauces. Fries were good. Dusted with the perfect amounts of truffle and parmesan. And the sauces were my oh my. I recommend paying the upcharge to just try them all. I mentioned the time earlier, because we had no idea we were stumbling upon their brunch menu. Even more options to choose from! I got the Crispy Waffle Smash Burger (smashed hertzog beef patties, fried egg, smoked bacon, merkt's cheddar, caramelized onion, maple aioli, crispy buttermilk waffle). This thing was really nice. Perfect waffle, not too small, not too big, and no oily or anything obtrusive. A nice bun option. Eggs and bacon sometime get lost against giant burger patties, but with these smash patties, the extra accoutrements really stand out and make this burger really stand out in my mind. I also for the try the Smokestack Burger (smoked burnt ends, smoked gouda, whiskey bbq glaze, pickle relish, chipotle aioli & crispy jalapeño straws). Uhhh, as you can read, this thing was loaded with goodness. Fatty burger, smokey burnt ends, sweet boozy glaze, acidic pickles, and texture from that jalapeno. This was the perfect burger. I insist you order this. Overall, my research did not reveal Beer Kitchen to me, locals recommendation did. Shows that you gotta use your street smarts instead of your book smarts sometimes. Best meal I had in Kansas City.

    Had a craving for a chicken sandwich and came upon this restaurant near me…read more In the heart of Westport, a bar with a vast selection of beer to offer in addition to food menu. Rustic aesthetic- wood floors, bench seating, table and metal chairs along with a bar seating facing the kitchen and front window Nashville Hot chicken was firrrrah! Huge piece of chicken and good ol fries. It was very delectable, juicy & seasoned, along with fresh lettuce & tomato.

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    The special drink listing
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    Becks Place

    Becks Place

    4.5
    (70 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Great little bar & grille establishment in the Shawnee Mission West area. If you're looking for a…read morelocal watering hole, a great burger, or maybe some bar trivia, then Beck's is the place. Easy to find off of 87th, the space is not huge, but there's plenty of seating, especially at the bar. Daily specials and a happy hour that runs until 6 PM during the week, so there is plenty from which to choose. Burger night (Mondays?) is $2 off the specialty burgers, and I recommend that Diablo Burger if you like a little heat. Sliced jalapeños & pineapple atop a 1/2 lb. burger with a sweet heat sauce, this burger will hit just right. Service is friendly and fast and the prices are right on par with the market. You can get in and out with a couple of burgers and a couple of drinks during special time for around $45 and that's a pretty good deal with a better value to boot. If you have a kid at SM West, then you might make this a pre-game event spot or a place to have refreshments afterwards. Great spot!

    Very chill atmosphere- came in after hiking for the day and didn't feel awkward rolling up in our…read morehiking clothes. Wings were perfection- crispy and tender. Pork sandwich was huge! I cut it in half and took the rest of it home. I got horseradish and mayo to top it with. Fries are amazing- thin cut but still like steak fries. Hubby loved the burger but said it could use a litttttle more salt. Gary Gary was a great server, attentive and kind. A gem in OP!

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    The dining area
    Meatloaf special with mashed potatoes and green beans
    Meatloaf special with mashed potatoes and green beans
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