I'd heard so many people rave about Earl's Premier that my wife and I finally made our first visit…read morethis evening. After one meal, I understand the buzz. "Premier" isn't marketing flair - it's accurate. This is, hands down, the best raw bar in Kansas City. We arrived for our 5:15 p.m. reservation in the main dining room and were warmly greeted by Allison, our server. She struck the perfect balance - friendly, engaging, and attentive throughout the meal. A great start to the evening. For two diners, we wanted to explore as much of the menu as possible. Before ordering food, we were told the signature Frozen Gin & Tonic was a must. It lived up to the reputation - bright, refreshing, and expertly balanced. The only thing that would have made it better was a slightly warmer dining room. We're big mussel fans, so we opened with the Bangs Island Mussels - and they set the bar high. A generous portion of plump mussels bathed in a white wine and roasted tomato broth that was deeply flavorful without being heavy. The toasted bread was perfect for soaking up every last bite. Simply outstanding. Next came the NOLA-Style Shrimp Gumbo. Served in a small bowl, but packed with richness and depth. Adding a touch of hot sauce brought just the right amount of heat and complexity. A standout dish. My wife - having happily overindulged in mussels and bread - opted for a lighter course: a single Maryland Crab Cake, available fried or broiled. It was almost all crab, clean and flavorful, with a satisfying crust. She couldn't finish it...so I did. When you go to a raw bar, oysters are non-negotiable. I ordered a half dozen featuring both East and West Coast varieties. Each one was pristine, briny, and fresh, and the horseradish had just the right bite. For my entrée, I chose the Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp - four large prawns, each wrapped in crisp, smoky bacon. Simple, well-executed, and a strong finish to the savory courses. Dessert did not disappoint. My wife loved the Lemon Pistachio Chess Torte, while I devoured the Bourbon Apple Tart. She noted that the toasted meringue reminded her of marshmallows - a detail that made us smile. The dining room is intimate and can get noisy as it fills up. Next time, we'll likely try the patio for a different vibe. Pacing throughout the meal was spot-on, dishes came out promptly from the kitchen, and Allison's service tied everything together into a truly memorable evening. We'll definitely be back - and soon.

Visited on a Monday night with a friend around 4pm, restaurant had only a few guests but plenty of…read moreopen space so grabbed seats at the bar. Drinks: Frozen Gin and Tonic - fantastic, really great balance of sweetness and citrus/acidity, velvety frozen slushy texture, definitely worth a try if you like G&T's Food: Gumbo - so good, perfectly seasoned savory and spicy, generous with the sausage and shrimp in the gumbo, were with a little bit of rice on the bottom, perfect for a chilly night Clam toast - tasty, nice crispy crusty bread, topped with chopped clams sauteed in garlic butter, ontop of a creamy sauce and a bright refreshing salad, some clams had a slightly chewier texture is my only note but a delicious bite Market Veggies - roasted Brussels sprouts with sweet potatoes and cherry agridoche, hearty and filling, a little sweet from the cherries, a bit of tanginess from the vinegar, a great way to round out our late lunch, early dinner Service was awesome, super friendly staff with great recommendations. Very warm and friendly with great knowledge of the menu both food and drink. Overall had a great meal at Earl's Premier, such a treat for a cozy Monday date night. The variety on the menu is solid and truly some of the best gumbo I've had.

Tried Penny Village Thai and it was a great experience all around…read more The pad thai was excellent -- noodles cooked perfectly, great balance of sweet and savory, and loaded with shrimp and fresh toppings. Every bite had flavor. You can tell it's made fresh. We also had dessert and it was just as good. Not overly sweet, really smooth texture, and a nice way to finish the meal. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed, making it an easy spot to sit back and enjoy dinner. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm in KC.

In general, we really love the menu at both bamboo pennies in Leawood and pennies in the village…read more The pennies in the village does feel a little overpriced and it may be just due to the Prairie village premium since we don't have very many restaurants here to choose from, however, it is a bit pricey for what you get recently. We had the softshell crab spring rolls, and it was a bit disappointing that it wasn't even one actual spring roll, but it was rice paper wrapped in the center cut in half so it was really one spring roll cut in half as an appetizer for $16. We were expecting a plate of spring rolls, which usually is two cut in half making four pieces. I've never gotten an appetizer where you paid $16 for one piece. The other issue with the appetizer was the crab is deep-fried and battered, which we did not know and the majority of the crab was the batter and the breading not the crab itself. Again, we understand this is a premium to pay, but it really felt like we weren't getting an appetizer for that price. I will say the dipping sauce is amazing and I quite enjoyed it otherwise I also had a noodle dish, the Pad See Ew flat noodles, which I absolutely love however it was incredibly salty and when it's too salty, there's really nothing you can do :/ it made us feel like the noodles just sit in a pot all day long and so the sauce gets condensed over the day. We also tried the mango duck, which was amazing but again for the price I wasn't really expecting deep fried, and even though it taste great it was a little bit of a shock to have a tray of deep-fried duck. The mango sauce that comes with it is not really a mango purée, which is what I was expecting, but it was absolutely amazing. I loved the sauce I loved the vegetables I loved the presentation. Now I don't have a photo of the food because we were not super impressed with it however, I was very impressed with the rosé. This has become my favorite rosé wine and I've only seen it at Pennys highly recommend it to people who are trying to decide which wine to drink.

Both east coast & west coast Oysters ! Outdoor patio, small outdoor bar window seating, bar…read moreseating inside and a beautiful interior. Service was great on a Sunday afternoon for a birthday treat! Good wine selection and the umbrellas were up & open for some needed shade. Free parking in the garage next door as well ( it's in the front by Mildred's, just get validated. The guacamole was fresh and had good flavor as well! Fun place to try - we will be back

I went back and forth between giving it 3 or 4 stars but the vibes are good enough to earn 4. The…read morepatio is amazing and so is the staff, very attentive. Where I think I leaned more towards 3 stars was the food itself. I just don't think it's good enough to warrant the price. Nothing we had was show stopping. The chili con queso was not good - no flavor at all. I did the chicken ensenada and same vibes for the chicken. I will say the green rice is a MUST. Dessert was also average, I got the chocolate mousse and there just wasn't a ton of flavor. Overall we'd probably come back for happy hour to sit outside because that was such a vibe.

I did not think the fish or wings were very great. The quality of meats were perfect, But the…read moreseasoning and breading of the fish and chicken was not. We did get the cajun butter for a side and garlic parm for the wing flavor. I was disappointed to have butter and wings taste like the fridge. Almost as if it was freezer burned butter or left open in the fridge. I hope the next time I come, I have a better experience with the food Service wise, it was great! Everyone was nice and welcoming. The overall feel of the restaurant was great as well!

This restaurant is definitely nothing fancy! But what they lack in ambience, they make up in their…read morefood! Order at the counter. There is no wait staff. The drinks are from the fridge; no soda fountain, no bar, no glasses. Just drinks from cans or bottles. They do offer a small libations selection of beer/seltzers/bottled margaritas. The crab breaks well with whole bites of meat. The shrimp are large. Served in a large platter with sausages, egg, corn on the cob and well cooked potatoes. All generously covered in butter with your preferred seasonings. A bib and gloves are provided. Be prepared to have a chin dripping with butter. Honestly I was happy this wasn't an upscale restaurant because I would have been embarrassed by my lack of etiquette as there's just no way to "properly" eat this meal. This is definitely a "dining experience" and Oh, so worth it!

If you've been, you already know! Ocean Prime is a real treat...if you're willing to shell out some…read morebig bucks. I made a reservation in advance which seemed wise in retrospect since the restaurant was quite busy at 7pm. The staff reached out before the reservation to ask about the details of our special celebration. When we showed up they had a nice placard and gave us champagne to help us celebrate! It was a nice gesture by the staff. Our server Adam was too notch, very professional and knowledgeable of the menu. He really made our experience very enjoyable. He even prepared some of our drinks at our table with one hand! Cool guy. Our food was phenomenal, the Chilean Sea Bass was prepared nicely and seasoned lightly with blackend like seasoning. I was surprised at the small portion sizes that came with our dishes. So definitely get the share size sides. The carrot cake dessert was also pretty incredible, very dense and flavor was not so intense. The vibe here is definitely upscale, although their bar had a couple large TVs. Definitely get a reservation and be prepared to shell out some serious bucks for your meal

I've been to Ocean Prime several times but in the past two weeks I've gone twice - it's just that…read moregood!! The whole evening is an experience. When you walk in, you're greeted by a reception desk in a cozy room with a beautiful display of wine and comfy chairs in the waiting area. The vibes are immediately warm, cozy, and welcoming. Upon seating, the dining room is decorated beautifully and the low lighting keeps the ambiance going throughout the meal. I would highly recommend ordering the Bubbles & Berries to drink. Not only is it a bubbling beauty, it tastes just as wonderful! This drink alone is an experience and such a fun way to start. For appetizers, I would highly highly recommend the Ahi Tuna Tartare and the Hamachi Crudo. Other wonderful starters are the Warm Bread Service and a sushi roll (we went with the Spicy Tuna). For dinner, recently, I had the Ahi Tuna and the Chilean Sea Bass. Both were wonderful, but my favorite was definitely the Sea Bass. It is so rich and delicious. Those I was with ordered the Sea Scallops (looked incredible), Filets (with different preparations - Maytag Blue Cheese Crust and Black Truffle Butter), and sides of Bacon Creamed Spinach and Jalapeño Au Gratin (all of which I heard were divine). The servers are so kind and knowledgeable. If you have dietary restrictions - not to worry! The servers start the meal asking if there are any they should be aware of and are mindful of this. I've always been too full to try a dessert, but it's on my list to try next time I go! If you're looking for an upscale dining experience for a date night, dinner with friends, a business meal, or family in town - this is your go to! I can't recommend it enough!

I have to say Pier 88 is the best seafood boil in the KC area! Give it a try! The workers are all…read morefriendly, the food is amazing, and it's a hole in the wall spot located in a strip mall of shops. Big menu, with great apps, and great boils! I love the different sauce options/spice level. Fairly priced as well.

Food is always good here i always get the low country boil . I tried the 88 punch this time…read more(alcohol) & it was very good . Service was very fast and we went right before close which surprised me . The music playing was on point as well

This food never misses! The flavors are amazing, and the portion sizes are decent. The cake is also…read moremoist and worth every penny! I order online, and my order is usually ready on time.

The food is outstandingly delicious the fish is cooked just perfect just the right amount of…read moreseasonings and the desert are on point I thought I would try some fish other than Mad jacks and found a knew love of basa

Hidden Gem Best seafood boil in town. I've been going to…read moreYummi Crab for 2-3 years now and I have never been disappointed with the food or the service. My go to order is Seafood Combo A with Yummi Special seasoning and spicy level Hot. Never disappoints. The service is always great and friendly. The restaurant is always clean and always smells like great food, not fishy!

Service was amazing. Place was clean…read more Food was nasty. My food had no real flavor. Just salty. My butter sauce was extremely thin..like water. I would not recommend. There is also a mandatory tip added(no matter the party size).

Eddie V's is always one of my favorite places when we come back to the US. I love the happy hour. I…read morelove the ambiance. I love the service and the food is consistent. My husband loves the bone in ribeye and I normally would have shared or had scallops but this time I did the Parmesan sole. I honestly didn't love it this time but the dish was quite large. The truffle Mac and cheese is always yummy but the Brussels sprouts were craveable. We all loved our meal and my husband and I enjoyed HH for oysters and a cocktail before his sons joined us. Always a great time. Highly recommend :)

I've been here a few times and usually just end up at the bar since I'm already in the area…read moreshopping and didn't plan ahead (which honestly works out most of the time).If you actually want a table though, I'd make a reservation. The bar staff is always friendly and on point, which is a big reason we keep coming back. There's usually live music too, which adds to the vibe without being overwhelming... it just feels easy and enjoyable. The food is consistently delicious. Steak tender, flavorful, juicy (I get medium). I love the chunks of lobster in the Lobster bisque. The star of the night was the dessert & I'm usually not a dessert girly. Overall, It's one of those spots that works for a date night, but also for a random "we're already out, let's grab a drink and quality food" kind of Tuesday. Consistent, good energy, and always a safe choice.

Zabiha has late hours. Delicious choices on their menu. You order on a kiosk that shows you…read morepictures and descriptions of each menu choice. My gyro was just right in size. Very flavorful. I love Tzatziki sauce so I probably would order extra container on the side. Service is fast with both stay and to go orders. This hidden gem is next to Score Bar and Grill so late night eats are not too faraway. GPS had me listening to but map for Score Bar and Grill and it's right next door. I got mine to go but plenty of seating to stay.

My husband loves this place so much he said I needed to leave a yelp review. He told me that the…read moreowner let him know to try the pizza! He is going to take me to try this place soon! I can't wait! For my husband to be thrilled about this place and make me use my yelp account it must be good. He went back to back two days in a row (he got the gyro)