Ophelia's Restaurant had me excited before I even walked in. From the outside, it gives off a great…read morefirst impression--but unfortunately, that momentum stalled a bit at the door. My family and I entered and weren't greeted, despite there only being one other table seated. We ended up walking across the dining room ourselves before eventually being acknowledged. Not the strongest start. Once inside, the atmosphere had its ups and downs. The space itself is beautiful, but some details--like visible weeds and black tablecloths--took away from the overall polish. That said, things started to turn around once we got settled. I had the chance to meet the chef, who was incredibly personable and clearly passionate about his craft. We kicked things off with appetizers, and this is where the kitchen really began to shine. The lobster rangoons and tempura shrimp were both excellent--crispy, flavorful, and well-executed. For entrées, my daughter and sister-in-law both ordered the chef's burger and really enjoyed it. My niece had the steak frites and absolutely loved it. My wife ordered the lemon brick chicken with gnocchi and olive tapenade. After tasting it, I felt the gnocchi could have benefited from a quick sauté in clarified butter, finished with a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs to bring out the depth the dish promised. I went with the Wagyu burger. The cook on it was spot-on, but the execution fell short. It came topped with three large slabs of bacon hanging well over the sides, making it difficult to eat without taking it apart. After adjusting it myself, I noticed it was under-seasoned--something as simple as a finishing salt would have elevated the richness of the Wagyu significantly. Overall, Ophelia's has a lot of potential. The food shows promise, the chef clearly knows his craft, and the space is visually appealing. With a few adjustments in both service and execution, this could easily become a top-tier spot. I'll be back--and I'd still recommend giving it a try. 4 out of 5 forks.

Amazing service. Very attentive to drinks and any questions. Beautiful interior with lovely live…read moremusic. Tables and booths available. Private party space available that is walled off. Food is fresh and amazing taste.

TLDR: MUST EAT HERE. You can't go wrong dining here…read more In the short amount of time that I've lived in KC, I've dined here 4? 5? times. I can't believe I haven't written a review yet bc this place rocks my socks off!! The thing that blows my mind is that I've never had a bad meal here. We usually order 5-7 dishes here, and not a single one has been bad. Sure, we've had one, maaaaaybe 2 items where we were like, "okay, that was good but not amazing"--but it's rare. The first time I came here, I looked at the menu and was like, none of these words mean anything to me and some of these straight up sound like Harry Potter spells, but then the food comes and EVERYTHING tastes amazing. It's magical! The menu does rotate frequently, but somethings stay on for a while, like the cauliflower. Never have I ever been so excited about a head of cauliflower, but this one is just so delicious with the nuttiness of the almond slivers and the mild spices from the romesco. YUM. That's a dish you'll have to get! The cocktails are equally magical! The seasonal spritz is my go-to. Definitely don't snooze on the cocktails. They also have an interesting list of wines too, for those who are into some funky stuff. **They do have a sister restaurant called Anjin (which is supposed to be a "Japanese" Izakaya-esque experience) but as a Japanese person, it was a hard no for me. The Antler Room is definitely the better of the two.

I felt like the Antler Room provided dishes that were intriguing. However, at the end of the day, I…read morefelt like the place had been over-hyped. I'd consider it an option for fine dining in Kansas City, but it's not a place I'm dying to go back. If you've had fine dining in larger cities or internationally, you may feel the same. We ordered: --Cauliflower (romesco, golden raisin & caper vinaigrette, garlic, almonds, parsley) --Pappardelle (orchard morels, escargot, pickled mushrooms, black garlic butter, seaweed bread crumbs) --Grilled Pork Steak (sakura pork collar, gochujang pepper jelly glaze, ramp kimchi polenta, red eye gravy, spinach) --Garganelli (heirloom cherry tomatoes, marinated artichokes, pickled green chilis, basil, parmigiano reggiano)

What a great reuse of space. The former coco key turned into indoor pickleball courts with a full…read morebar, and coffee station making it a fun and energetic space. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Food is tasty. During the week they have food and drink specials. Tourneys, instructional sessions, leagues and everything in between keep this space activated and buzzing. Tip: if you plan on going after a chiefs home game, know the back routes or else you'll be caught in some awful traffic. Another tip: this is a cashless business. You can view the calendar and pay from their app.

Oh man - what a joint! This is an incredible indoor Pickleball facility that we hit on our way out…read moreof town. Got the grand tour from Daryl (one of the owners/visionaries). And they are hosting the National Pickleball League this weekend!! You MIST give the us place a go!!

10/10 atmosphere with old/elegant aesthetic and outdoor seating…read more Limited menu but very high quality options & diverse protein options for a reasonable price Bolognese was exceptional!!! They don't skimp on the meat and the noodle had a perfect al dente bite. Crab cake appetizer was super good with 2 large pieces

Vivilore sadly has lost that magical charm since being sold in January of 2024…read more Vivilore gardens were epic, bountiful and full of color. Celebrated by dining on the back patio, black rod iron tables and chairs or under a covered area adorned with ferns. But now the boxwoods are turning yellow there are no flowers, outdoor chairs on sitting on top of tables. The website says the patio opens Mother's Day however no flowers have been planted. The boutique store is now just Knick Knacks. No longer is there that surprise of what you might find scattered throughout those rooms or on the walls. I do give kudos to the food that was very good. I had steak kabobs that were cooked perfectly. The owners have added tables to the boutique which doesn't work they've got a great dining room. I'll go back for the food and cocktails in the bar and I'm hoping the patio is as charming after Mother's Day.

Wow'd me and my family once again!…read more For apps, we ordered the Brussel sprouts, grilled octopus, arancini, and the truffle gnocchi. All of these were delicious, but the grilled octopus won that round. Entrees that were ordered were the salmone, the vitello alla valdostana, capesante, the trota, and lastly the funghi. PLATEs were wiped clean. This place is so chic and such a vibe. We have been coming here as a family the past few years to celebrate different occasions and I'm sure we will be back next year to continue the tradition! :)

My friend and I came here before going to the zoo. What a cozy atmosphere. The service was great…read moreand the food hit the spot. Each time I come here, I try something different. The spaghetti with meatball did not disappoint. Highly recommend getting the focaccia bread. It's almost like a dessert. Tip - There is a parking garage for this restaurant but it's a little awkward.

10/10 Experience! I…read moregive Urban Restaurant a 10 out of 10! I had the shrimp and grits and they were absolutely chef's kiss. My mojito was the bomb, the waitress was attentive, and the playlist was so dope. The entire vibe was on point. I already know that whenever I'm in Kansas City, this will be one of my go-to spots!

I really like the artwork and music vibe. They do have a live band that was going to play however…read morewe didn't stay long enough. The service was great, our service gave us some great suggestions and came often to check on us. I had the Sailor's Secret drink and the Shrimp and Grits. Both were amazing, the cocktail had just the right amount of alcohol and the grits had thick pieces of bacon plus a good amount of shrimp. I was very impressed. So happy to see a nice cafe on Troost.

Really enjoyed this place great atmosphere. Everything was good. Can't really complain here.read more

Awesome Tenderloin, you had better be hungry. It was not only huge, but had good flavor. There are…read moreother places in town that tote one large tenderloin, but,they usually have nothing for flavor. The onion rings were very good, they were not the out of the freezer section junk the their competitors pass off. There is a small staff that was very helpful and friendly. It is a neighborhood dive bar with alot of character. It is not some place you go for craft cocktails, it is a good place for having a cold beer and hang out with friends and shoot a game or two of pool. The only knock is that there are steps to get in and out. As a old broken down vet it is tough to get in and out.