Really good sports bar! We were in town for the Argentina vs Algeria World Cup game and wanted somewhere to watch the other games the night before so we headed to old city! There was a concert of some type happening on top of the World Cup madness and it was absolute pandemonium!! It was amazing! So naturally, after partying and screaming through games, at the end of the night we wanted grub and this was one of the few still serving food. Service wasn't bad at all despite the crowded madness. We walked in and found a table ourselves as the host was MIA and then asked someone to clean it for us. Eventually, Casey W. made his way to our table to take our orders. At first he said kitchen was closing and that our food would take about 45 mins but we didn't care and said we were fine with the wait. After all, it was 11:30 at night and the place was packed! Drinks: I was the only one that had a cocktail, my boys had beers. I had the "blue balls" which was pretty good! Food: we had the mango habanero and Wilson's sauce wings with fries and 12 inch pizza because he said they were out of the bigger one. Wings and fries came out first and were so hot and fresh. I loved the mango habanero with pieces of jalapeño on it. The Wilson's sauce wasn't bad either. The ranch though?!? Seriously, KC might have the best ranch I ever had! The pizza came out not too long after and it was SO good! It was thin crust, very fresh, with chicken, mushroom, and jalapeños. It had the perfect amount of sauce and the flavor was just soo good! Didn't even get a pic because it got attacked soon as it hit the table! read more

This is a cool sports bar in the middle of power and light district, KC. We found out they don't honor happy hour if there is an event in the district. The place was busy with the line going out the door. I felt the cherry pop cocktail was weak. We ordered chicken lettuce wraps that were decent and filling for two. read more

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Grab dinner here on a Friday night. Our waitress provided good service. She extended her shift to take care of us even though it was the end of her shift. I opted for their classic burger. You can't go wrong with that. Casual atmosphere. Great place to gather for sports viewing. read more

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It was so trash. Dont get the nachos, don't get the dip, DONT GO TO JOHNNYS TAVERN. BLAIRE was very sweet though. read more

Johnny's Tavern in the Power & Light District is our absolute favorite place to watch the Chiefs games! The atmosphere is electric, and it's the perfect spot to cheer on the team. You have to try their food, it's top-notch. The sweet Asian boneless wings are incredible, and the fry combo is a must have. We also always get an order of their fried pickles, which are perfectly crispy and delicious. To top it all off, you can't leave without getting the ice cream with a warm brownie for dessert. It's the perfect way to end a great meal. They have a fantastic drink selection, great food, service and an unbeatable atmosphere, especially during football season. If you're looking for a fun and delicious place to watch the Chiefs, Johnny's Tavern is it! read more

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The poor service here was our only negative experience on our entire vacation. The lady seemed to have already had a long night and did not seem pleased when my group entered the restaurant. My group's demeanor changed from fun and excitement to confrontational and adversarial once we interacted with the waitress. I tried to stay out of it and just asked for a separate check and put in an order of food and drinks. They were all good except for one that had a funny name and tasted like the cereal Cinnamon Toast Crunch. The food was even better. The cheese sticks and BBQ pizza were both excellent. Don't judge the cheese sticks by their looks, they are awesome....even when cold. As we continued to order drinks the waitress seemed more and more upset with my group. Finally my group had enough and started becoming unruly. I requested our two checks and a box for the awesome leftovers. Then I tried to usher my group out while trying not to forget my leftovers. read more

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Excellent bar food and plenty of TVs to watch the Chiefs, Royals, or whomever may be on. Patio has fun seating which allows you to feel the energy of Power and Light. As with any restaurant these days, enough servers seem to be an issue. We had to wait quite a while for initial service. But the food was great and I highly recommend the fried pickle dip. read more

This is my favorite sports bar I went to in Kansas. There is two locations, this one so far is my favorite. I was surprised at how empty it was at night because during lunch my ass had to wait to get a table with my crew. The chicken wings are good, and wet which is nice if you dont want super crispy ones. The nashville hot chicken sandwich is great. I think I will have them put bacon and cheese on it next time. The drinks were good and service was good. It has alot of cool art. The shots seemed alittle small, but it coulda been the cup in my big ass hands. The walls are lined with cool art and the plus is very well lit for a sports bar I was shocked. Most places like to keep things dark. read more

Definitely an after hours spot in KC with Power & Light! Had a craving for wings so this was a late night option.. I'm a dry rub gal and they only had one option. At first bite it's directly on the chicken skin but no flavor past that. As I said after hours.. past 12 midnight who's still serving a bite! Not the the best option! I will say the wait staff is pleasant and on their toes! read more

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We were in search of food on a Sunday night and most places in P&L were closed at 8pm. Then my friend suggested going to Johnny's! Great call! They were pretty crowded with people watching the game and it was a seat yourself so I was worried that service may be slower but they surprised us. Some came over to get our drink orders fairly quickly and the food came out hot and delicious. The burgers loaded and a good size. I got the Johnny Wilson with seasoned fries and was completely stuffed when I left. I will definitely be back the next I'm in the neighborhood! read more

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I have been to Johnny's many times. Great place to get a beer & hang out with big or small groups. The servers are always great - never bad service. The roasted cauliflower is a favorite but the last few visits were charred to the point we sent it back. The wings are good, mango sauce is unique & tasty. The burgers are just meh. The chicken sandwich has too much breading & has been overcooked. The onion rings are a pass too, way overcooked & barely any onion - just breading. Could be the last few visits - I would go back & try again. Cooks rotate at these places - which would be good read more

Decent place in the Power & Light District to catch a game, have a beer and a burger, or bar type food. They were out of fried pickles, but the food came out quick and hot. Typical bar and grill decor and ambiance with fairly good service when not busy. read more

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A wild Sunday morning taking in an Arsenal-Tottenham game with the pub crammed full by Arsenal fanatics! I never ordered food, or even payed for anything, just having a glass of water delivered by an over-worked server. I honestly don't know how they do their job so cheerfully! An Arsenal fan gave me a sticker that declared "Beer Before Coffee- Kansas City Gooners" ( I was visiting from St. Louis). read more

Wanted a quick bite before the R&B concert. As soon as we walked in, we grab the first booth diagonal from the door. The ambience was popping and the service was quick considering the room was packed. Our order consisted of chips and queso quesadilla and Wilson wings amazing!!! Can't wait to go back to food was hot and fresh read more

Just wanted to give a shout out to Jayme and Jordan are AWESOME bartenders. Always quick to accommodate the customer!

Served me a pizza without sauce? I would've ordered cheese bread if that's what I wanted. the workers can also be some of the most unfriendly people you'll ever encounter read more

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Their house wings were fantastic. Meaty, finished well and perfect amount of sauce. Good ranch too.

The service was good and the vibe was good. I enjoyed the beer but the food was just okay. Chicken wings were a bit dry and the salad was okay. read more

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if you like sausage burgers this is the place for you. I will never eat here again. walked in and went straight to the bathroom to wash my hands. A employee (wearing a black apron) was standing at the urinal and talking on the phone. he finished up and walked right out of the bathroom so I yelled at him "youre not going to wash your hands" the man ignored me and kept walking. I told our waiter what just happened then we left. that's absolutely disgusting read more

We're from out of town and found Johnny's near our hotel to watch the Gator football game. What a fun time! It was packed mid-day with people watching college football - fun crowd. We were lucky to find an open table and the Gator game on several TVs. I'm a vegetarian and just loved the idea of the brussels and cauliflower with firecracker sauce. The veggies were very lightly fried, and the sauce was great. Perfect gameday snack. S had the chicken tenders, and we both loved that you could order a fry-onion ring combo as a side. Never seen that before! Drinks were good too! Everything reasonably priced for the venue. The service was fantastic. I realized this is a Kansas City thing after a few more days in town, but I was so confused at this first stop. A bar full of loud, drinking people and she was smiling, friendly, and genuine...something you don't usually see where we're from. WOW. Recommend this place for gameday or probably fun on a Friday night! We'll be going back if we're ever in KC again. read more

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We were told to sit in the Mezzanine and we would be served. That never happened. So we went to the bar and waited to order food and drinks for over 20 min. Still didn't get served. Bartender wouldn't even acknowledge us. Talk to the manager Mike and it seemed as if he couldn't help (cause he was singing on stage). Horrible! I will never return or recommend. Great music from Delynia Janell and friends, but unfortunately I couldn't enjoy because I was hungry. read more

Staff doesn't know how to redeem Toast rewards in-store, so what's the point of accruing them?

If I could give a zero I would! Took forever to get our food and drinks and when they came we had to track down waitstaff to get utensils.

We had a very inconsistent experience at this location. We first stopped by prior to a concert to grab a drink at the bar. The bartender was great. My Gin and tonic was good and refreshing. The bartender told us that they were serving food until 1 or 1:30 am which was great because we didn't have a chance to eat prior to the concert so we decided we'd come back afterwards for some food and a nightcap. After the concert we returned and as expected it was busy. Which is fine. I ordered a Tank 7 that ended up being 32 ounces which is crazy if you're a beer snob. It's never served like that but I'm not complaining. It's just apparent that whoever is in charge of beer doesn't know that I got one helluva deal! For food, I got the Johnny Wilson burger with fries. I have zero complaints about my food. The burger was a nice medium. The fries were crispy. Everything tasted great. Now here comes the issue...my partner ordered a crispy Buffalo chicken sandwich with tots. What was brought out was a plain grilled chicken sandwich. When he pointed out that he received the wrong order to the waitress, she asked if he wanted it sent back. So of course he said yes because it wasn't at all what was ordered. What ended up coming back was way worse. The kitchen attempted to bread the original grilled piece of chicken and fry it. ‍ That's not at all how you fry chicken so of course the breading just fell all apart and the chicken ended up an over cooked, rubbery mess. They then coated it in Buffalo sauce to hide the laziness that took place. Meanwhile, the bun was kept under the heat lamps along with the garnish resulting in a brick hard bun and soggy lettuce. The tots were also pretty bad. They looked crispy but one bite told you that their fryers weren't up to temp. They were just filled with the grease they soaked up from the fryer. Completely gross. And the waitress really didn't care and couldn't be bothered. I would consider returning to the bar for a drink but if I want Johnnys food, I'll be going to a different location. The inconsistency and incompetence of the kitchen is unacceptable. read more

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Great place to spend time with family catching up. The food was delicious. The service was great and Jay was a great waitress. She took care of all her needs and checked on it several times. I hear the place gets really busy during basketball season. read more

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The food tasted good, however they did appear to leave paper in my sandwich. A good chunk of paper. It otherwise but it really ruined the taste of the overall sandwich. read more

Johnny's Tavern is always an easy place to go to. My fiance is part of the KC Gooners club and this is where they watch all of the games. The staff is so nice and it so attentive to this fam group. I've been a few times with my fiance and his friends and they are quick to tend to us and get our drink and food order in. The food is always solid and they have a lot of beer options. I recently tried their GF pizza and it was ok. Not the best but could have been worse. Their fries always hit the spot and their regular pizzas are surprisingly good. If you are looking for a good bar with lots and lots of TV's this place will for sure do the trick. read more

Came here to watch Iowa vs LSU elite 8 game. Arguably the biggest game in women's basketball history. They would not change the audio to the game, instead opting to broadcast the 3rd game of the season for the Royals. Bartender was friendly and helpful. You are a sports bar... you gotta know the audience. read more

Large group from Nationals Volleyball Tournament walked to Johnny's Tavern for food and drinks. Service was great. Food was great. We all enjoyed!!! The next day I realized I left my jacket. I called and they had my jacket and held until I could pickup. Honest and caring establishment!!! read more

Standard bar food in the downtown sports area so it's in a good location. I had the Nashville hot chicken and it was made fresh and tasty. Everyone else had a good lunch experience. read more

I happen to be an ' Original' Johnny's Tavern customer and I must say, it's for good reason. A recent visit to the Power & Light District further proves my point. I ordered the 78 Classic, why not? That's when this burger was birthed & where it all began, Lawrence, KS. my second home. It came out hot, but far from fresh! In fact, it was dried out looking with a sorry piece of American cheese laid on top. It was sooo horribly overcooked & thinner than I remember with an excessively large bun which was way too much bread (I ended up eating only one side of the bun). I was sorely disappointed, but Thank 'GOD' for onion rings...they were the best & did not disappoint as was the quesadilla with steak...fire baby & it halfway saved the day. Johnny's is known for its burgers so I was quite underwhelmed & saddened. A let-down for sure. The other locations around the KC metro including Overland Park don't hold a candle to the long time Lawrence spot & just a reminder that most all restaurants that have an 'Original' location pretty much remain 'The Best' when other locations open. The service was ok. It wasn't a ton of people there so our orders were taken quickly & we didn't have a long wait to receive our food. The atmosphere was pretty chilled. All in all it was a pleasant evening dining out, nonetheless I'm sticking to Lawrence, Ks. & that's my final answer. All other locations are One and Done honey, Bye! read more

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PIZZA was exceptional!! I always eat at one of their locations when I am in the area. Service was good but not great. Waited 10 minutes or so before anyone acknowledged us. read more

Great food, Great Service, Great soccer Ambiance. Went there for the Copa America and thoroughly enjoyed the experience

We decided to eat a late lunch, early dinner before watching the Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the T-mobile Center. This place was packed but we found the last open table (seat yourself) waiting for us. Lol. I ordered Fish and Chips which came with 2 ginormous cuts of cod, swapped regular fries with sweet potato fries and 4 hush puppies. The fish was flaky and not greasy at all. The sweet potato fries were sprinkled with sea salt and cooked perfectly! So yummy!! read more

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So happy the pepperjack cheeseballs are back!!!!!!! (need toothpicks served with them though) 100/10 recommend. read more

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In the heart of the Power & Light District is Johnny's Tavern, a traditional sports bar with plenty of screens, seating and above average bar-food fare to make lunches, happy hours and simple gatherings a satisfying event. I stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and service. I ordered the sweet chili buffalo wings with a wedge salad instead of fries. I wasn't expecting much. The wings were plump, tasty and cooked to perfection with plenty of bleu cheese in a large cup for dipping. So big, you can dunk your entire wing and obtain maximum dipping coverage to boost your hot wing experience. I hate when the dipping is more like dabbing and I have to ask my server for more bleu cheese. The wedge salad was cold and crisp just like it should be, dressed with plenty of bleu cheese and towered with crunchy onion straws, bacon bits, and diced tomatoes. This "bar food" was clearly exceeding my expectations. The exceptional service from my waitress, Lisa, and reasonable prices ($13 for wings, wedge and a drink) added to the experience. Lisa was friendly, fast and attentive, checking back several times to refill drinks and make sure I didn't need anything else. If you're looking for a clean, spacious bar downtown with great food options, plenty of screens, and a history of serving tradition, Johnny's Tavern checks all of the boxes. read more

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I don't think there's ever a wrong time for nachos. These hit the spot in the late night drunk hour. High quality bar food. The drinks was a little weak, but at least the food did what it was suppose to do lol read more

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I visited Johnny's several times over a weekend trip to Kansas City and found myself gravitating back every day for my basic drink, sports, food needs. Johnny's is a corner-anchor for the Kansas City "Power and Light" District, which is the entertainment part of downtown. Along with other restaurants and bars, they form a perimeter over a center atrium with large TV and stage for big events (think sports events on TV and concerts). I found Johnny's compelling for the large selection of beer and food along with the friendly staff. For the food, I tried the "Wilson Wings" which were a great alternative to traditionally battered wings. They weren't overwhelmingly spicy (get a hotter sauce if that's your thing) but hit the spot for sure. Next visit I got the Espi-nachos (upon seeing a neighbor at the bar order them) and this was probably my favorite dish I had there. Perfect balance of ingredients to the last chip. I paid extra for some avocado salsa which wasn't much flavor for me, thought it might have a stronger flavor (that would be my only change next time, pass). Last round of food I went traditional half dozen boneless wings, decent flavor and not too hot. Would recommend all three. For beer, a long list of taps including many local from Boulevard and others. Something for all palates, the staff is helpful in recommendations. Sometimes the service was uneven, waiting a while to get the next beer or in one case food came without silverware and after waiting some time I just went to the server stand and grabbed my own. Staffing is a challenge in these times so I'm more than willing to shrug it off. When the server(s) were there, the friendliness and competence was there. The atmosphere is great with TVs everywhere for the big games (all showing different sports, not all just one game). Friendly crowd, in one case pumped up for a big soccer match. In all cases I could walk in a get a table or seat at the bar (Friday afternoon through Sunday night) so not discouragingly crowded. Will be hitting this up if/when I head to KC next time! read more

I went to Johnnys today in Raymore with a friend that's never gone before. he loved it and so did I. the service was great. people were friendly and I had a good time. we had margaritas smothered tots fish and chips and buffalo wings and fries. ever was good. lots of sports on tv and a good place to chill eat and have fun. read more

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Today I took 13 students to have lunch here before we went into the Basketball experience across the street. My first & second choice didn't open until 4pm. So Johnny's had to do. The food was cool, but it was the service for me. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE SERVICE! Our waitress seemed to be the only person working the entire resturant. She made kids wait 20 minutes to just get water. Then we waited like 30mins for her to take our food order . I was ready yo go at that point but did not want to make a scene. When I asked the waitress and tried to have empathy for her she smelled like smoke and didn't even realize what I was conveying. Saying "I can handle it". It took time away from our true trip and I am very disappointed w/ the entire experience for my students. read more