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    Johnny's Tavern

    3.3 (108 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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    JOHNNY'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Boneless wings and onion rings
    Ashley N.

    Tried Johnny's for the first time, and it exceeded my expectations! The atmosphere was great, with plenty of seating options, including high tables, bar seating, booths, and even outdoor seating. There were tons of TVs throughout, and we even had our own mini TV right at our booth! Our server, Tate, was incredibly friendly, quick, and provided excellent service, answering all my questions. I went with the boneless wings in BBQ sauce and a side of onion rings--both were a great choice! I also tried a High Noon in peach flavor, which I haven't seen anywhere else, and it was delicious.

    Taylor T.

    As far as a recognizable local watering hole goes Johnny's Tavern is as regional Midwest as it can get...that is if you rep the Jayhawks of course since Johnny's is a Lawrence transplant that has been franchised. Just about in every suburb in Kansas City you can find a Johnny's, from Leawood to Lee's Summit. And the food and atmosphere is comparable at just about every location which makes it a recognizable experience just about every time. That consistency is key when it comes to sports bars because, when food quality and service depends on the day then it isn't a place you want to call your "home bar" but, Johnny's hasn't seemed to falter in years. This particular location came through for a win after a long day purusing Powell Garden (review to come later!) and definitely was a crowd pleaser. The chalkboard specials menu is where it's at! Just check it everytime you come in and be amazed and what you can find discounted, on this date the white cheese dip appetizer was $5 and the pork tenderloin sandwich was $9.99. We all indulged in some queso to start and I was pleased to find Space Camper on draft and once the chili, salad and sandwich came we were very delighted by the warm cheese and salty chips in our bellies. When looking for a tried and true go to in just about every big suburb around seek out a Johnny's Tavern and you will feel right at home!

    The room we got for the party
    Jen S.

    Had a family birthday here Saturday and the place was clean, the staff was super helpful and the extra room we got was amazing. It held 30 people comfortably. We ordered a pizza and the dough was so soft yet still crispy on the edges. It was huge as well. Large enough for us all to eat as a 4 top table.

    Egg Burger and Chicken Tenders
    Danielle A.

    My husband had the egg burger. The egg was exactly how he wanted it, however, the rest of the burger was bland and needed salt for him to be able to eat it. Barely any fries with either entree. My chicken tenders were hard and dry. Our favorite part of the meal was the Tavern Espinaca. Was a pretty quiet dinner. Not too busy on a Monday evening. However, our waitress could barely be bothered. We ordered water and our appetizer. It came out right before our food did. Took almost 20 minutes to get our check. I thought coming in a little after the dinner rush would be better.

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    Dennis P.

    Very cool place , more of a sports bar atmosphere. Food is good, the pizza is awesome. Service was good and not slow like some places . Will be back again .

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    Thank you for your feedback. We look forward to your visit again!

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    It was okay. The food wasn't bad, the waitress was apparently having a bad day, and the environment was not clean, but not disgusting.

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    One of my favorite sports bars in town. They do a great job at service and selection.

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    11 years ago

    Fun and light environment! The food is decent and the service is iffy. I love the location, but, I think they need to step up their service.

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    Bad experience. Undercooked food, poorly made drinks, and too pricey. Only good thing we had was a good waitress

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    Very good food! Love their pizza & chicken wings. I recommend to dine outside if the weather is good! Decent price :)

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    Pizza dough and even quesadillas consistently undercooked. Dough raw in center upon repeated visits

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    Very busy on a Saturday night but great service and food! Plenty of TVs with all the good games on- perfect for sports!

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    Sat at the bar for the chiefs game, good service and a good time!

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    We came here on a whim on a week night. Not too busy which was good. Our waitstaff was very nice…read more For an app, we ordered the Bacon Jalapeño. ORDER THESE! These were soooooo good. I mean soo good. I had a Mojito to drink and I wasn't a fan. It had some kind of coconut flavor in it and I don't like coconut. I've never had one that had coconut in it before. Hubs had some kind of punch and it was tasty. I ended up getting one of those too andnit was nice. For meals, we both got wings. Our waitstaff misheard me and gave me boneless wings I stead of traditional wings as I ordered. No biggie. I ate them but I'm here to tell you, I'm not a fan of boneless wings. It's hunks of meat in sauce. Hubs got traditional wings as he ordered and he liked them. Overall, decent place with decent food. It's close so we'll be back.

    I came here to watch the chiefs game with some friends. What caught my eye was the large outdoor…read morepatio. We went inside and it immediately opened up to a large bar which was nice because I could know exactly what they had available on tap. We chose for a table and saw some games like darts, karaoke, etc. We ordered some apps like the nachos and bacon wrapped jalapenos. They were large portions and definitely were flavor bombs. I also ordered wings with mojo sauce which I recommend. The sauce was like a sweet tangy taste with a little bit of heat. I also ordered a cold beer to wash it down. Overall it was a great experience and can't wait to spend more time here in the cooler weather

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    4.2(244 reviews)
    18.4 miCrossroads, Greater Downtown
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    They're known for:…read more Wings. Self-serve beer taps. Lots and lots and lots of screens for sportsball. What else would you need to know? Take the KC Streetcar if urban parking is not your thing. The nearest streetcar stop is the Crossroads, so it's only a couple of blocks to walk, eezy peezy. Service is friendly and timely, you can cheer for the locals or whatever else might be on a screen at that time, and enjoy one of dozens of self-service taps. Get a beer card from the bar or your server, grab a glass from the rack to the left of the taps, put your card on the reader, pull the tap, and ZAM! Bob's your uncle. Pull for just a pint or sample up & down the line and just know you're paying by the ounce. What's not to like? Taps on Main has a strong wing game and they're serious about keeping it that way. There are almost a dozen sauces or rubs that you can get, and order your wings by 10 or 20. I'm one for sweet heat, so the Korean Gochujang is my target. Wings are sauced nicely, not smothered, and a basket of 10 wings is gracious plenty for a 'serving'. Pick a dipper if you need one, or add a buck for more than one, but the wings are very well executed and arguably should be talked about more in KC wing convos. Great wings, great beer selection, and great location. Winning all the way around.

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    3.5(117 reviews)
    9.6 mi
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    I walked into Saints Pub - Independence on Thanksgiving running purely on fumes and poor planning…read more My stomach was emptier than the highway that morning, and I was fully prepared to regret every decision that led me there. Luckily, Saints came through like a holiday hero. Even on a quiet Thanksgiving stop-in, the place felt welcoming and relaxed. The staff seemed to immediately understand that I was one hunger pang away from giving a heartfelt Oscar speech about food. Drinks arrived fast, perfectly chilled, and honestly felt like the first step in my emotional recovery. When the food hit the table, it was exactly what an empty-stomach wanderer dreams about--hot, hearty and flavorful. Every bite felt like someone whispering, "You're gonna make it, buddy." Whether it was the seasoning, the freshness, or my Thanksgiving-level starvation, everything tasted phenomenal. Saints Pub didn't just serve me a meal--they rescued me from a very dramatic holiday meltdown. If you ever find yourself hungry, tired, or simply in need of a good meal in Independence, Saints has your back.

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