I was recently in town for a convention and happened into Cellar Rat the first day in town. While…read morewe were looking for wine and spirits, what we got was so much better! While sipping a taster of a great wine, we asked about restaurant recommendations that were not just BBQ, and Kevin took my information and sent over an extensive list of places all within walking or streetcar distance from Downtown. We were invited to come back later in the week for the Tuesday and/or Friday wine tastings. After gathering some work friends, we decided to attend both of those events, and they did not disappoint! I told everyone I met with about Cellar Rat and their personable staff. We will be back next year!

One of the most helpful stores around KC for purchasing wine. While out to dinner, we had an…read moreamazing wine and wanted to purchase. Cellar Rat was able to procure for us and did so with speed and friendliness. The store is well laid out and I believe they have wine clubs and wine tastings. They have a nice variety of distilled beverages and some charcuterie ingredients as well. Can't wait to go back and explore all the services they offer their customers.

We walked in and the girl up front told us we probably wouldn't be able to sit down without…read morereservations but we decided to walk back and check it out anyway. I'm glad we did, the bartender was really nice and told us to take a seat. It was a cute little wine bar. They had live music playing and the bar back was so helpful and nice! She poured us each a nice big glass of white wine. The charcuterie board was beautiful and delicious! Glad we were able to sit down and enjoy! It's a cool concept you can buy your drinks from the store and take them to the bartender to open and enjoy there.

The Pairing is a bottleshop and bar in the Crossroads with a curated selection of goodies - I'm…read morealways finding something new or unique or local to try. There's a bar in the back where you can snack on a charcuterie board or grocery items from the store (vegan options for both). To drink, you can order a glass of wine, a flight of wine or spirits and more. But beyond the menu, you can also enjoy some of the beverages for sale in the store at the bar - the price tags on the shelves include multiple prices to indicate the 'to-go' price or the 'in-store' price. There's a nice selection of non-alcoholic drinks too if you're wrapping up Dry January.

As far as bar stops go when you're at P&L, County Road Ice House probably isn't the first one on…read morethe list. No, this is more of a sit-yourself-down kind of place, instead of being a make-your-way-to-the-bar-for-yet-another-drink kind of place. But they serve up some Joe's Kansas City BBQ, so you know they've got a reason to pull you in. Nothing says Kansas City quite like smoked meats & fabulous sauces, so get comfy & sample a Z-Man. There is plenty else on the menu, but if you're vegan or vegan-ish, then good luck or maybe have a cheat day. The BBQ is fantastic and Ice House has added their own bar & grille twists, so you have options beyond smoked meats. Seating is pretty good, and with both a wraparound bar and table service, there are plenty of options. As is the norm these days, there are screens in all directions, so you just don't miss a single moment of sportsball if that's your jam. P&L is a jammed up place when events are happening, so if you can find yourself a spot to sit and enjoy, then that's a win. County Road offers that and more, and it's only real knock is the service levels, which can be slow at busy times. But hey, if you have a seat and maybe a drink, then wait just a few extra minutes for servers to plow their way through the bar crowd. Definitely worth it for the BBQ alone.

Don't go here for BBQ. Came in with a large party got seated right away which was nice. BUT it took…read morethe server 30 mins to greet our table. We didn't get any drinks until almost being there for an entire hour. The server came and told some lie about how the computer reset and the kitchen lost our order, AS other tables who were seated after us got their food. The server said he had to "re-take" our order. Then the food came out really quick after that. The manager did not apologize or acknowledge our experience. Every time we asked the hostess what was taking so long they just said "it's because the server has tables outside." We went outside while waiting for our food to see no tables were even occupied outside. The food wasn't that good at all. They didn't offer any compensation for the mishap. The server failed to split the checks correctly. And to top it all off the live music was turned up waaaaay too loud to where it wasn't even an enjoyable atmosphere. We were all visiting and were told this place was good. They weren't even busy, lots of staff just standing around. I don't appreciate the business model of lying to your customers instead of taking accountability. Coming from someone who has worked in the service industry that was an absolutely disturbing experience for spending $450 on food. I am also adding that I emailed the owner as he asked me to below this review and it's been almost a week and I haven't heard anything back from him. Update 9/18/26: it's been a full week of emailing back a fourth with the owner and the only way he tried to fix this review was offering me an "outside patio" table. This restaurant does not care for their guests whatsoever. I tried to be nice and think $450 of service for it to come out 2 1/2 hrs late and the food below standards for KC and this is a common issue you see growing with this restaurant. If you get Alfonso as a server ask for someone else. He lies to you and is not professional. He should have notified management and offered some kind of compensation after what my party went through.

I heard about this new shop on Instagram. I stopped by after having lunch in the area…read more They had great selection for wine and spirits. For beer selection they had a lot of local and import options along with macro beers. I ended up buying a reasonably priced Italian Pinot Grigio and can't wait to uncork it. It was nice of the employees to make sure I found anything I was looking for and to make sure that they can answer any questions I might have. They had fresh lemons and limes on hand as well.

River Market got a brand new liquor store and I'm obsessed! I love the overall branding and the…read moreclassy, neighborhood feel inside. Fantastic wine selection, interesting beers, lots of local labels you'll recognize and the usual suspects too. Along with fun, last minute birthday gifts, cards, and chips and condiments if you're on your way to a party. The staff is super welcoming so you'll feel right at home and comfortable to shop and explore the shelves. And if there's something you want that they don't have - they are taking requests via their QR code signage too!

Went here for date night and was not disappointed…read more The beer battered cheese curds are a must. I got the smash burger and my partner got the waygu beef burger with some fun toppings. It took us a while to get through the menu because of all the fun burgers they offered. I kind of wish I tried something else because a smash burger is pretty straightforward, but delicious regardless. I also got a yummy gin drink (i'm blanking on the name) that was prepared in a cute cocktail glass. And of course, we had to get the truffle fries which were to die for. Great service, he got us in and out of there on a busy night without rushing too much. Higher end burger place with prices that reflect that, but nothing too ridiculous. Definitely will be coming back.

We chose BRGR in Power & Light for a six-person birthday lunch specifically for the patio…read more When we arrived around noon Thursday, we were told the patio wouldn't be opening despite the sunshine and mild temperatures. We explained why we had chosen the restaurant, offered flexibility about seating and service, and asked for a manager. The answer remained a flat no. With appointments afterward, we stayed in a freezing dining room just feet from the outdoor seating we had requested. There appeared to be only about three other occupied tables, which made the inflexibility even more frustrating. I understand operational limitations. What disappointed me was how dismissive the response felt. We left feeling like accommodating our request was an inconvenience. The service staff were fine. The food was unremarkable. With sandwiches around $17 before adding tots and drinks, our lunch came to approximately $34 per person including a 20% tip, before tax. For the overall experience, that was poor value. Our office is a block away. This could have become a regular lunch destination, but I won't be returning. Customers do not owe a restaurant their business. It has to be earned. A prime Power & Light address doesn't make up for dismissive hospitality. BRGR, do better.

Update review: We went back and had a much nicer experience. Service from beginning to end was…read moreawesome!. Attention to details matter! Thank you for listening to our concerns! We will be back!

We sat on the patio on a nice evening and had a great experience with our server Kitty…read more The music on the patio was perfect in volume and genres were on point for the atmosphere. The food was delicious and came out with perfect timing.

Great selection of craft beers and crowlers…read more A place I go to if I am looking for craft beer outside Kansas City.

Conveniently located near Westport with quite the supply of adult beverages in normal size and…read moreshots. Mike's is very reasonable, at least for what I picked up. American Honey shots and pint of vodka. Young woman cashier was extremely helpful and nice.

I own a place downtown and I love to support businesses downtown. I needed cigarettes and a…read moresandwich and knew Grand Slam was open until 1:30. I passed QT and the gas station across from Harrah's because I knew I had time. As I'm walking to the door the employee puts the sign up closed and I tell him and the cashier that I just want cigarettes and a sandwich and was told they're closed. It was only 1:23 at the time. I had to go back to my car to take the photo saying 1:24. I'm done with Grand Slam. I should've just went with the trusty corporate where idiotic employees don't ruin business relationships.

Closing before closing time is not okay. Numerous people showed up before closing and the doors…read morewere locked.

It was a rainy day and I'd been out running errands all over town. I knew we needed a few things at…read morethe liquor store and I was dreading making another stop on this dreary Friday evening during rush hour, when I was making my way down the road and literally pulled up right next to Plaza Liquor. If memory serves me correctly this used to be an old berbiglia spot. Just thinking about those stores takes me back to my early 20s and thinking about how much KC has changed in a decade. At any rate, I pulled over, dodged some rain, and came inside. Now, anyone who remembers Berbiglias in KC might remember them as I do - kind of basic, a bit dirty, and the kind of place that you just kind of tolerated. I mean, I was in my twenties so I didn't know liquor stores could be nice and have variety, but now I do, and boy was I glad when I walked in the doors and found out that this newly redone Plaza Liquor is NICE. Not only is the interior nice, the folks working are super friendly, and they have an incredible selection. I found some craft beers from STL that my husband hadn't been able to find in a long time at liquor stores closer to our house, and they of course carried a good variety of wine and liquor as well. Overall this one is a great little neighborhood liquor store, and is definitely one I'll return to if I'm once again needing to pick up a bottle of wine on the way home.

I stopped by here, while walking back to the hotel, and they have the BEST selection. Also, the…read morestaff is super friendly and knowledgeable on what the store carries. Very good prices too!

Came here before the Royals vs Marlins game. Pizza was excellent! The beers even better. We got…read moreto try a variety of beers we had never tried (yes they have flights!). Order and the bar and they will bring the food to your table. Great ambiance with many wooden tables and benches as well as high top seating along the wall with fantastic views of the city. Elevator or stairs to the second floor for the beer hall #2

Stopped by Boulevard Brewing for a couple drinks on my last trip to KC. Parking can be a bit tricky…read morebut there's a parking lot out front or you can street park. When you walk in you'll be transported to a massive, brick, community spirited beer hall. To enter the beer hall you'll need to walk up the stairs to the 2nd floor. To order you'll walk up to the counter and place your order. I ordered a tank 7 which was so good off the tap. Once you order it's open seating throughout the beer hall. Definitely check out this beer hall if you are in KC. By far the best beer in KC!