Very enjoyable experience. The setting is very modern and sleek. Service was.....a slow pace where guests could enjoy company and dinner (a good thing). We a table of 4. 1st Course favorites Scallops - confirmed very tasty Korean BBQ Pork Skewer - nice portion size and well seasoned. A win. 2nd Course favorites Miso Cod - Perfectly cooked a lovely. Peri Peri Lamb Chops - Cooked perfect and good. However, lacking seasoning & spice of peri peri 3rd Course favorites Pistachio Caramel Tart - Star of the desserts. Presentation & Flavor Secret: Our server brought coffee and excellent espresso. Perfect with the Tart. Overall, slightly over priced at $45 per plate + tip but a very favorable experience. Tried several different flavors at one meal. Portions were not huge but adequate. Did not leave hungry but cleaned each plate. Will definitely return. read more

I look forward to their new menu at the start of the school year. I've worked with Chef Steve for other fundraising ideas for our not for profit organization and the results do not disappoint. Their dinners are good value and delighted to see students learn in the process of the culinary and hospitality industry. Carry on and cheers to this excellent academic experience. read more

My first encounter here, and I was very pleased with the experience. The staff (hosts/hostess, servers and chefs) are all high school students training to be chefs. I has the feel of a fine dining experience. The menu is somewhat set as you choose 1 item each from 3 categories. Every plate was presented elegantly with very close attention to detail.....like what you would see on one of those cooking/chef TV competition shows. The 3 items I chose were the Jerk Lamb chops, Lobster and Crab Gnocchi and the Black Forrest Pot De Creme for desert. The quantities were not huge, but the taste/quality of each item was wonderful. It felt well worth the $40 cost. It is seasonal and runs only during the school year, and are only open on a very limited bases during the week. We had to get reservations a couple of months in advance. I would definitely go back. read more

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If you want to experience a chef made 3 course dining experience at a great price this is your stop! You will have to make reservations or plans early for this experience. For the price of around $40 you get to pick 3 courses, appetizer, entree and dessert plus bread. It was a difficult decision to make but I went with Shrimp & Chorizo empanada, Panang curry short ribs with jasmine rice and naan, and the warm cornmeal financier. My favorite course was dessert with the buttered popcorn ice cream(better than the name) on a honey cheesecake, cranberry and ......caramel popcorn! Such a complex savory experience! I will make coming here be an annual experience. I am inspired that HS students/chef made all this and worked the entire front aspect of the house. The only drawbacks were its acoustic makes it for a very loud atmosphere and our server need more feedback on to refill our beverages and provide more of a dining experience with details and descriptions. read more

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The first visit was not 5 stars. The fancy Italian soda wasn't sweet at all and the menu items were very small portioned. I returned to a completely different situation. The food is served by students of the culinary school in Shawnee Mission Highschool. Just for the experience alone as long as you like the menu is worth it. This visit included a calzone and for dessert as strawberry crepe. The main dish was chicken breast with a sweet sauce. We received a tour and was introduced to the instructor. These students are impressive to say the least. The menu changes a few times a year. They also have a bakery and guest chefs. It's $35. But a good experience. read more

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This might be a cooking school, but their food is quite professional. For $40, you get three courses, and additional bites before and after the courses (e.g. a small saucer of soup, cookie, etc). You can mix and match your courses, as they offer a variety of options per course. I haven't had a bad meal here - depending on what is ordered, the single course can either be filling or not, but it will be distinctly flavorful. The restaurant's ambiance is more upscale than expected, as it is inside of a school district campus. They are only open on Wednesdays throughout the school year, as the restaurant is largely manned by students (and a few instructors / teachers that navigate around). If you are coming to dine, don't forget to bring cash for a tip, as you can't add it to the bill. If there is availability and time, your (student) server will offer a tour of the restaurant and kitchen - take it! It's pretty interesting and insightful. read more

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Amazing dinner last night at the Bistro. SMSD students taking it to the next level - meal presentation and service. I have no pic of the entree because I dug in too fast! read more

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Things you probably never think: "I'm going to go get a top-notch meal at my local elementary school." Despite the fact that this Bistro is located inside an elementary school, it's about as far as you can get from a "school lunch." This bistro is open to everyone with a reservation on Wednesday nights, currently at $30 per person. You won't find cardboard-like rectangles of pizza, the potato flake mashed potatoes and the cartons of chocolate milk here. Instead you're more likely to eat locally grown produce from their urban farm, squash bisque, rabbit confit, flatbreads and hand cut pasta, and desserts as part of the Prix-fixe menu. You'll also find the Bistro students selling bread, salsas, jams, etc. at the nearby OP Farmers' Market in season. Most of the food I've had here is very good, well flavored and like something out of a great restaurant. Keep in mind they are students so sometimes things are better than others, but it's all part of them learning and finding their passion in cooking. Some well known chefs have come through this culinary program and it's pretty cool that high school kids are able to see if this is their passion or not. Take a chance, make a res and check them out! read more

Perish the thought...Paying $25 to eat in the school cafeteria. Well, surprise, it wasn't any cafe that I've seen! This is a Technical School that has a beautiful restaurant in it, huge kitchen and bakery and classrooms with high school students serving you and making your food. Ok, I know you're skeptical.......you just HAVE to try it! It's just so amazing. You get to choose 2 soups, salads or apps, one entree and one dessert. Water, Ice tea and Coffee is included. The coffee was to die for! I ordered 2 salads: Scallop salad and beet salad Entree: Swordfish Mediterranean style Dessert: Fruit with some syrup I took several photos, which I'll post soon. The food was such a work of art. It's just like those higher end restaurants, where presentation is everything. Portion size was average for a restaurant that is higher end, but all 4 courses means it's just right and you're full for the rest of the night. We really enjoyed the food and they customized everything to our needs. The food came out rather quick, too. At the end of the night you are offered a tour by the waiter/waitress that took care of you. The student shows you around and you're amazed. If you're from KS, you now know where your 150 million went. It was well spent. This is such an amazing opportunity for the students who need to apply to get into this program and not everyone is chosen. Everyone is happy to be there and they come out as graduates with hundreds of hours of experience. They've graduated some top chefs. The chef/teacher Bob was such a pleasure to talk to. Consider this the next time you want fine dining and don't want to pay for it. We really enjoyed interacting with everyone and plan to become regulars. read more

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Our friends told us about this experience and we had absolutely no idea what to expect. You pay ahead for the dinner when you make your reservation (ours was $25.00 per person). The Bistro is there to raise money for the school system as well as aford the culinary students experience dealing with all aspects of running, managing, and coordinating a restaurant. It was such a great experience! Not only did we have a wonderful server (Jake, you are awesome) who was unabashed at expressing his passion and knowledge of the menu with humour and sincerity, the food was better than the last me we had at the American. I had Mussels that had the slightest kick, then aged steak (which was a perfect medium rare) ... well the menu constantly changes so the rest of it I will just say was a taste experience that could convert me to being a foodie. The subtlety of flavour, the creative uses of ingredients, the ambiance... all equalled a fantastic time. We also got a cool perk - Jake gave us a tour of the school's kitchen and classroom areas. read more

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Love eating here! Always so impressed by the students! The food and service were excellent. Large portions - we were stuffed! Beautiful space. We were seated close to the kitchen where all the food was being prepared and coming out to the diners. So much fun to watch them in action! Be sure to grab some quiche, English muffins, and pastries on your way home. read more

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Wow‼ A culinary school staffed and run by students.. open for coffee, pastries and quiches, soups and salads Mon- Friday and hand made pizza on Fridays! On Wednesday evenings they serve a 4 course gourmet dinner with the opportunity to tour the most amazing state of the art kitchen we have ever seen. The waiters, cooks, hostesses and dishwashers are students - each taking turns weekly to learn skills. It's a great night out. The dinner selections were creative and delicious and the plating was gorgeous! The school has a huge vegetable, flower and herb garden so everything is fresh and seasonal! Plan time to stay and take a tour of the kitchen! read more

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This is a review strictly on the bistro morning service. I just want to plaster the city with advertisements on this place. What a huge plus for our school district and community. The building and the eating space is gorgeous and inviting. You do have to be let in the building and check in with the guard but after all it is a school. In the mornings they have a variety of sweets and pastries, I don't get the impression they have a regular menu for breakfast. In fact we asked about lunch items and the sweet girl working said it varies and to just call if we want to know ahead of time. My husband got lucky and they had a chicken salad sandwich left from the previous days lunch I imagine. He is not a pastry fan. The bread was fresh baked and the chicken salad was simple with a light base and just celery and onion. Sandwich was solid, not soggy in the least. My daughter chose a peanut butter cookie and oh my, it was moist peanut buttery goodness. It was thick and chewy. I had a homemade everything bagel. It was chewy and probably the second best bagel I have ever had in KC. My only complaint is it is reheated in a microwave and it made an already chewy bagel and little chewier. I would recommend a toaster oven for reheating items. They have an espresso machine so you can order your speciality drink or just get a drip coffee. Drip coffee is piping hot and pretty good. Husband ordered the iced coffee thinking it would be coffee on ice but it was with milk. Didn't matter, it was so good he bought another one. The espresso is again probably one of the best I have had. We had a wonderful morning just sitting and watching as students arrived and prepped for lunch. What greater way to engage kids than to get them started on their career passion now. I encourage anyone reading this to support this program by going in the mornings to grab a bite, stopping on the afternoons they offer baked goods for sale and their weekly dinners. These kids are talented. They also have a huge shelf full of a variety of jams and pickles that are made in house from their garden. Huge jars of pickles are $5, yes $5! I bought two. And the cherry on top... iced coffee, drip coffee, cookie, bagel with cream cheese , a chicken salad sandwich and a jar of sweet pickles for a total of $15! Seriously! Side note, I bought the second jar when I realized what a steal and decided it is my job to help support this program. read more

Who knew that a fine dining restaurant could be found inside a high school in Overland Park? I dined with several family members at The Broadmoor Bistro recently and had an amazing meal. Students prepare all of the food and provide table service. Each dish was prepared and plated with skill. The baked goods were fresh and delightful. I will definitely be dining there with friends and families again. read more

Wonderful! It's amazing to watch the students working so hard to prepare and serve dinner each Wednesday evening. It is a fantastic experience and the food is always delicious. The new building, kitchen, and dining room are breathtaking! The instructors and volunteers mentoring the students are so positive and professional. read more

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After reading this review update, most of you will think I'm a little bit evil and that's ok with me. The word has gotten out about Broadmoor Bistro's Wednesday night dinners. What most people don't know, though, is they also open a makeshift bakery one Friday a month. They have a schedule of Fridays where they bake and you can go in and purchase their baked goods from 2:30 until 4:30 or 5 in the afternoon. I went at 3:30 last month and they were just about sold out of everything. The students told me that they don't usually run out that early but for some particular reason (the Pitch article), they ran out early. Still, I managed to snag a muffin and a couple pieces of brownie. Delicious! Not wanting to make the same mistake of sell-out, I timed my visit for just after they opened. Knowing that this was the last of the season, I ended up walking out with a nutella cheesecake (med size cake), piece of raspberry mousse torte, two chocolate chip cookies and a brownie (and I'm pretty sure there was one more thing). So far I've only dug into the cheesecake. I've died and gone to heaven. One of the best cheesecakes I've ever had. Did I mention that not only were their baked goods delicious, but wicked cheap too? The above came to just over a 10-spot. All bakeries will set you back far more than their prices, and many aren't even as heavenly delicious as Broadmoor. These kids know what they're doing! This past Friday was the last of their baking sessions for the year. You're out of luck until next year. Go ahead. Think that I'm slightly evil. An evil woman with delicious desserts! read more

$25 for a 4 course gourmet meal on a Wednesday night - almost sounds too good to be true! The only thing that would make it 5 stars is if you could buy (or even bring in your own) wine. Since it's in a high school, unfortunately that's not an option. The last seating is at 7:15 p.m on Wednesdays, so it was kind of an early dinner for me, but I can't wait to go back. My friend and I split our appetizers and entrees so we could try more things, but out of the 6 dishes I tasted, the Lobster Mac and Cheese was worth going up a pant size. I am craving it right now thinking about it. Most lobster mac and cheese's I've eaten are really just mac and cheese. Even The Bristol's lobster mac is hard to find real lobster in there. Broadmoor Bistro puts almost as much delicious lobster meat in as noodles and cheese. The menu says "Trio of Lobster, Swiss, Fontina, Gouda, Ditalini Pasta" (and seasonal veggies). It's perfection! Service is great; our server was a little nervous but always smiled and took our plates/refilled waters. They bring you a bill at the end as part of their "real-world practice" even though you pay ahead of time for your meal online when you make a reservation. Our bill would have been almost $100 at a restaurant. It's a steal at $50! The school also accomodates gluten free diners, just let them know ahead of time. I'm bringing the bf next time so he will stop being jealous about my sea scallops and hot liquid ganache. This is a unique opportunity in KC - you must try this place! read more

There for dinner this evening for the last Wed of the school year - now I have to wait for Sept to eat at Broadmoor again. It was an even more amazing value than usual because they were doing their "tapas" menu this month so you got to choose five items instead of four. Everything was great as always, starting with the homemade bread. I had panzanella salad, lobster risotto balls (yum), pork belly, churros for dessert with dark chocolate dipping sauce......I am so full right now. There are some quirks about eating at Broadmoor - no alcohol or even soda, unpolished servers, and so on - but it really is a wonderful experience and the kids that are learning the restaurant business all seem really happy to be there, which makes you feel good every time you go. Give it a try when school is back in session - for $25 a person (no tax even!!) you truly can't beat it. read more

My husband and I had heard about this place from many friends so we were finally able to give it a try last night. It's a pretty cool idea, your hosts, waiters, chefs, etc. are all high school students who are taking extra classes at Broadmoor Technical Center in Food Service and Preparation. It's fun to see the energy and creativity in the menu and their attitudes about being there. I think they change the menu every week (seasonally?). The selections were great in all the courses and we definitely left satisfied and happy. It's a fun new experience that gives these kids great hands on restaurant experience. Their menu is posted on the website: www.broadmoorbistro.org. The next visiting chef is Jennifer Maloney of Cafe Sebastienne. They also have "Baking Fridays" which are listed on the website. Yum! read more

Just became Yelp elite and my first event was at the Broadmoor Bistro Yelpsgiving. We had a great time and the food was excellent. I'm not fond of meat so I was pleased to find a large variety of choices. Actually there was more than I could eat. Interesting concept to train young students in culinary skills. They also grow their own produce so everything is very fresh and delicious. Our Yelp manager Adam S was so helpful and friendly he made me proud to be An Elite Yelp member. read more

I was more than satisfied with my experience. This is such a great hidden gem. The food was amazing and it made me try to be a little more adventurous with my ordering. Our student server was so attentive and was more than willing to go out of his way to make sure we were happy. I will definitely return to Broadmoor Bistro and I can't wait to share it with other friends/family/colleagues. As an employee of another school district, I would love to also share this concept with my students to inspire them to gain more experience in their desired career field. read more

I had a hard time deciding between 3 and 4 stars. Tonight was my second visit here. It was far less impressive than the first visit, and the first visit was also barely a 4-star experience. Yes, this is considering that it's a show put on by students. My first experience here (a year or so ago???) was during a tapas-themed (Mexican-centric) night. Broken out into apps, entrees, and desserts, they gave you an option to choose a total of 5 plates off the menu. The concept came to fruition near perfectly. Sadly, since it's been so long, I can't remember exactly what I had except the things I didn't love (fried calamari, steak tacos). Tonight featured a guest chef: Ben Meyer of Iridescence at Detroit Motor City Hotel & Casino. I was disappointed with most of the 5 courses. The lobster was so smoked it tasted like bacon, the hamachi was cured in eel sauce (why?!), and the amount of coconut rice plated was far too great in comparison to its protein pairing, a few slices of lamb loin. The good things about the meal were the green goddess filet tartare (which is saying a lot because I tired of steak tartare years ago) and the dessert, Chocolate Decadence. Described on the menu as "strawberry-apricot soup, whiskey cream, salty caramel, smoked corn nuts", it was delicious minus the corn nuts. The chef mentioned something about cantaloupe when he introduced the dessert, so I'm not sure which fruit(s) the "soup" consisted of, but it was quite good. I loved the balanced texture/flavor elements: tart soup, sweet cream, salty caramel, rich chocolate. The corn nuts didn't work for me, so I took them off. My biggest grievance was the service tonight. Everyone was out of sync and there was no rhythm to the way plates were brought out. It was slow and chaotic. The students were friendly, but not knowledgeable about the dishes/ingredients and could not answer basic questions about them. I will definitely go back since no two dinners will be alike, but I need some time to get over tonight before I'd suggest it again. Note: Our party of 4 had a hard time finding cell service in the dining area. This was not because we wanted to be on our phones during the meal, but because we needed to redeem our Groupons (2 for $69) via the app. Something to keep in mind for sitters (or whoever) may need to get ahold of you while there. read more

This is a gem of a restaurant. It's run by high school students, and it rivals any gourmet restaurant anywhere. They offer great Italian sodas and lattes. For dinner, you order 2 appetizers, an entree and a dessert. All the offerings are beyond excellent. And the price is very reasonable. But don't drive to the address listed in Yelp. The school and restaurant moved to a new facility at 8200 W. 71st Street in Overland Park. read more

The students here really know how to make a fantastic meal! You will spend $30 and get a $50-$60 4 course meal that is absolutely top class. The menu changes every couple of months. The students prepare the meals and work the dining room. There will be a few mishaps here and there as they learn, but you won't find much better food. They serve every Wednesday and you have to make a reservation with payment before arriving. They also sale pastries in addition to the meals and during the holidays you can order different bakery items from them. I would suggest when you go, your group ordering different things and sharing so you can experience all of the culinary excellence these students have. You will not be disappointed! I marked it as not good for children as they serve higher end food and do not have a child's menu. If your child is not a picky eater and enjoys excellent food, then it is perfect for them. If your child only eats chicken nuggets, you need to work on their taste and leave them at home! read more

I just wanted to thank you for inviting me and my cycling friends to your daughter's school the Broadmoor Bistro - Broadmoor Technical Center Restaurant. The food was so good and the kids did an awesome job. My friends were very impressed with the whole experience. Some of the local establishments need to go to one of these events so they can experience what excellent customer service is all about on top of the fantastic dishes that was prepared. Please let your daughter know thank you very much for all her hard work. It was one of the best dining experience ever. I gave it a 4.5 stars out of 5. I left room for improvements very minor. read more

This is hands down the best dining experience in JOCO. Students learn from top to bottom on how to run a restaurant. Food is delicious as it looks. Never have had a bad dish. LOVE this so much, am sad it wasn't available when I went to SMS.The new space is spacious, well lit and we took the tour of the kitchen. Do yourself a favor and go soon. read more

This culinary program is a true gem for the Shawnee Mission School District. Practically all the produce is grown by the students in a huge garden at the school. The farm to table experience is so fresh and flavorful. Every single course was not only beautifully plated but bursting with taste. The students are learning all aspects of restaurant management- not just food prep and cooking but service, budgeting and pricing. The students were so friendly and outgoing and gave us a tour of the whole kitchen afterwards. They have every single kind of tool and oven available from a wood fired pizza oven, indoor grill, sous vide machine that I can possibly think of. The value and experience of 4 courses, plus espresso/cappucino at the end, for $30 just can't be beat. There will be some endearing errors as the students are learning so don't expect service perfection. Also keep in mind that there is no alcohol available since the students are under age and not able to serve. read more

Broadmoor Bistro - New American Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Unfortunately, The group of 7 people and I who when for dinner on April 9,2014, will never patronize Broadmoor Bistro again. It was not the student server or even the good little bit of food we finally received that made the experience horrible, but the bad front desk management and poor adult supervision from the kitchen. We made a reservation for 7 at 6:00, arrived at 5:45, placed our dinner order at 6:00, and waited until 7:05 to receive the first of what was suppose to be 5 courses. By 8:00, 3 of the 7 people had finished 4 courses while the other 4 of us waited until 8:20 to be served our second, by 8:45, I finally questioned our young server and she informed me that the front desk had taken in to many walk-ins and that the kitchen line was behind an hour and running out of food. When we finally as to speak to the assistant chef he magically found someone else's food to give us but, made a substitution on what we had ordered, because there was no more of what we had requested at 6:00. By 9:00 the 3 people had finished their complete 5 courses and eating dessert, the other 4 of us only got 3 of the 5 courses, no dessert and could not get a cup of coffee after requesting it 2 times for an hour. When I approached the woman at the front desk , she lied and said reservations aren't require however, it clearly states on the website that they are. When I asked how much food do you know to order if you don't know how many people are attending and that I feel its not fair to us who paid for theirs and purposely make reservations, she just shrugged me off. At 9:07 our table asked to speak to Chef Bob and was informed he was eating his dinner and can not be disturbed. We left not having our promised/paid dinner and what we had was substituted by the assistant chef, no dessert and not even offered a cup of coffee. We had been there for 4 hours, and 25 minutes We ended up stopping at IHOP for coffee and a sandwiches on the way home..Please, know all of us left the young sever a $60.00, tip and wrote her good comment cards, because all she kept saying is " I'm so sorry," read more

If you are looking for fine dining at an affordable price, the Broadmoor Bistro is it! The menu changed after I had made reservations weeks ahead, but the quality of the food was absolutely delicious. Don't go if you are in a hurry. The point of having tapas is to relax and enjoy the food. The student waiters were definitely still in training, so keep this in mind. Enjoy! read more