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    Johnny's Tavern

    3.3 (106 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    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!

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    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.

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    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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    7 years ago

    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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    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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    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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    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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    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

    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.

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    Outdoor seating area
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    Everything is a 5/5. We were looking for somewhere else…read morewhen we happened to find this place. There is a bar vibe with great food- generous portions, served very hot. Prices reasonable. Service genuine and appropriate.

    Think of "Neighborhood Bar" - that dying breed of locally owned (usually family owned)…read morerestaurants/bars where being a "regular" is an earned status. Think Cheers without the neckties, and within driving distance before your air conditioning can cool off your car. That's WestSide. Located in a Lee's Summit strip mall, anchored by Big Lots and Starbucks, on MO 291, it's about as neighborhood as you can get. Why don't be surprised if the staff remembers your drink and maybe your food order by your third visit (your name might take a bit longer). Anyway, I have always gotten excellent and friendly service along with very good food. There are daily meal and drink specials. Any meal I have ever had that wasn't up to snuff was immediately taken back and replaced with whatever I actually ordered. Servers? Think "the girl next door, but with a smile and a good attitude." Parking is abundant with adequate handicap spaces near the door. It's well lit and has that safe suburban feel. Their prices are reasonable (even in our current economy), and the menu should cover most reasonable tastes, without being overwhelming. I now consider myself a regular (I did verify that status with both the bartenders and a server the other night). It's a friendly, comfortable place that's easy to relax in.

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    Water feature on the patio makes for a relaxing evening meal
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    Tuesday special $9 Fried burrito!
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