Service is really great, Ambiance is good. My wife and I love the vibe... here comes the but... the…read morefood, after giving the place a half dozen tries, just hasn't been good. I could describe every experience with this restaurant but I'll leave you with the previous few. And I know what you're thinking, if the food was so bad, why do you keep going back? Well, hope and optimism. Rooting for Roots! We want the local place to succeed, but we've come to the conclusion that what they really need in order to improve, is honest feedback. But part of me hopes that it changes nothing. And here's why... my wife and I love this place. But in a weird way... allow me to explain, imagine the place as a Saturday Night Live sketch where the staff, the menu and ambiance are unapologetically pretentious, but the food doesn't deliver on any level. It's pure entertainment. We have dinner and an inside joke. First of all, for the price, you naturally expect elevated dishes and excellent service. We both had a cocktail, a glass of wine with dinner, an appetizer, entrees, salad and desert. Around $250 with tip. Pricey, but reasonable if the place delivers. On one visit we had the duck, which was served undercooked and when we mentioned it to the waiter, she scoffed, "that's the way it's supposed to be served." So feeling duly chastised for our ignorance, we shut up and ate the duck. I don't know the organism involved, but my wife and I were up all night vying for access to the bathroom. Enough said. Things were dicey, but no trips to the hospital. Six months or so had passed and finally, last night we rolled the dice and tried Roots again. My wife said her dinner was fine. She had stuffed salmon, adequate, but not great. For me, It was between the steak and the pork belly. Now I had the steak before once and it was... well it was definitely a steak. I'm not going to say much about it except for this... if you like the taste of a good glass of water, order the steak. So having experienced the steak already, I ordered the pork belly, which is an extremely tasty and forgiving cut of meat in my experience. But somehow at Roots, they figured out how to prepare it poorly. Yikes! It was dry as a bone, but only in the places where it wasn't tough as shoe leather. It had to have sounded like a rock when it hit the plate. The naturally rich flavor was cooked completely out of it, and any surviving seasonings were successfully burned away during the cremation process. I was starving so I made a valiant effort at finishing it, but it took several glasses of water and an inordinate amount of chewing. My wife laughed at me the whole time. I offered her a bite but she demurred, quipping that it had been a long week and she simply didn't have the energy. It was served with a "slaw" that consisted primarily of a plain sliced onion and slices of flavorless apple devoid of seasoning or dressing. I honestly don't know how this dish made it out of the kitchen, let alone a chef's imagination. It has become a quest for my wife and me. Like the holy grail of dining experiences, only a few minutes from our home. Ever the optimists, we will just keep trying Roots again every six months or so and hope for better on each trip... or not. If you're looking for a unique dining experience, please try Roots. We want them to succeed so we can keep coming back and having these comically terrible experiences. If pretentious irony is your spirit animal, please try roots. And Roots, please keep trying. We will keep spending $250 bucks for "dinner" and a show. PS, to add to your experience, ask for a booth when you arrive for your reservation, they will look you up and down and politely say "no" as they walk you past 4 empty booths. No explanation...

Roots Seasonal Cuisine is one of my favorite spots in Lee's Summit, and my latest happy hour visit…read morereminded me exactly why. I stopped in with my girlfriend Lisa, who loves this place so much they basically have a little corner reserved for her. She likes to work from there because the Wi-Fi is good, the vibe is comfortable, and the food is consistently amazing. We sat at the bar, had a couple glasses of wine, and Austin took great care of us. Lisa had the steak special, which was the ribeye, and I had the salmon. Both were really, really great. The salmon was cooked beautifully and the whole meal was exactly why I keep coming back. One small callout: there was a $3 difference between what the salmon was listed for on the menu and what I was charged. I let Austin know so they could catch it for future guests. It did not change my overall experience, but I appreciated being able to mention it. Brandon, one of the co-owners, is amazing. He came out and spoke with us, and that personal touch is part of what makes Roots feel special. You can tell they care about the food, the service, and the people who come in. Their happy hour is amazing, and their seasonal menu changes are superb. I love coming in and trying different things. The salmon tacos are delicious, the birria fries are a must, and I always look forward to seeing what new crostini they are featuring since those change every few months. Roots is consistent without being boring. Great food, great service, great drinks, and a menu that keeps giving you a reason to come back. Can't wait to come back. See y'all next week.

My husband and I come here every few months to celebrate each other and it's my number one fancy…read morerestaurant. We've been coming here for a few years for anniversary's and date nights, it's become our little exclusive spot. I feel at this point a bit silly that we haven't signed up for the wine program but we are now heavily considering it. Food is always stellar and the service is always great.

Love this place. The waiters and waitresses are always super kind and welcoming. The Parmesan…read morecrusted chicken is sooo good and they have alot of gluten-free options as well. The meatballs are really good too. The wine tastings are always a good time the staff is very knowledgeable and actually explains the wines, where they're from, and answers any questions without rushing you. I've been to other Cooper's Hawk locations, but the Lee's Summit one is by far my favorite. Always a good experience.

So glad we tried this place! Being from Florida and going to a seafood place in a landlocked state…read moreis not usually something I do. We sat at the bar, and the bartender was amazing, full of helpful info about the menu. He told us how the seafood comes in fresh. He recommended oysters to us, and since it was our first time, he threw in a couple of his favorites at no charge. It was also happy hour, and we took advantage of the specials, ordering the cheddar biscuits drizzled with honey and the colossal cocktail shrimp. They really were huge and delicious. We also enjoyed half-price oysters. My husband loved the crushed cocktails We split the mahi-mahi, and we loved how he told us about the fresh fish that had never been frozen and whether it was wild or farm-raised. The mahi was incredible. You could tell it was fresh. We enjoyed the potatoes and the BéreBlanc sauce. This is going to be a place that we will end up becoming regulars at. So happy to have tried it!

This review is for the experience my sister and I had on Saturday, February 14th. ^_^…read more My sis treated me to an amazing meal for my first Galentine's Day and Pearl Tavern blew my mind!! I know I'm a bit behind on my reviews again, but posting now other than later is still fine. lol.. I'm doing my best to keep up with what life is throwing at me. That being awkwardly included and all, sis and I dined on some of the best food I've had in a while. We shared smoked oysters topped with bread crumps and parmesan, a super spicy and flavorful salsa-type appetizer with habanero that came with surprisingly flavorful chips lol, we shared some crab cakes, a beautiful aquatic-toned alcoholic drink, and shared one of the best trout dishes I have ever had in my entire human life! 0__0 The rainbow trout was our favorite part of that entire experience, which was tough to decide on honestly.. My 2nd best thing were those oysters! Our waiter was so kind and entertaining, and I really hope we get him the next time I visit! If I remember correctly, his name was Tristin. Thankfully due to how early we were there that day, the restaurant wasn't super packed, so we had plenty of breathing air for most of our visit. During the last 15 minutes it began filling up! This review is a mess you guys, but it's still an absolute satisfied one!

Made a stop here after work with some friends! Good vibes-…read moresports in the TV (Hockey for the win!) and good drink menu. We got some appetizers and a variety of dinner choices all were great and shareable. The service was with a smile and they get extra points for the cleanest bathroom in a bar ever!

Came here with a party of six and we all had mixed opinions about the food but the service? Oh, the…read moreservice. We had to wait 40 minutes between receiving our appetizers and our entrees with nary a waiter in sight to fill our cups. Tack on another 30 minutes before desserts and then yet another 30 to receive our check. Of course, we get hit with an auto-gratuity of 18% for our large party which I don't mind paying because it is standard. However, entirely unprompted, our server reminds us to leave them a tip as they don't receive any of the 18% auto-grat. You're telling me that, at a place that nickel-and-dimed us to pay for 50 cent SAUCES, that you want me to tack on an extra 100 buckaroos of gratuity on-top of the automatic GRATUITY? Are you insane? In the moment, I was clearly taken aback. I did not know what to say, so I simply took a good look at our server, before writing a big bold zero on the tip line and handed it back to him. Gave him a smile as I saw his face drop. There is no way in hell I could be compelled to pile on a tip on-top of the 18%. The server was either lying or the business is run by a bunch of pitiless plunderers. Either way, I wish I asked to see a manager about getting the auto-gratuity removed as well for lack of service.

Great food and service. The wall art was a little creepy, but the pretzel bites were definitely the…read morebest part.

Is eaten here before and was generally happy. In fact, gave it 4 stars. It had been awhile, so…read moredecided to return during restaurant week. Needless to say, it was not good. Service - so this was the first point of failure. Our waitress was attentive, but very loud. Additionally,she kept saying "perfect" to every response we had. Even the negative ones. I can't blame her, but some coaching is needed. Too many of our interactions were of the "hit and run" variety. She's programmed for certain questions and follow up, but doesn't really process the responses. Continuing on with the service, there were two of us, both ordering from the restaurant week menu. Well, one entree comes, not the app, nor the 2nd entree. This was delivered by what I assume was a manager (how he was dressed). No questioning about why he'd deliver one entree to a table with 2 people, so I had to ask about the rest and he was walking away. Again, a "hit and run" interaction. We did eventually get the app and other entree. Food - so we got the salmon dip app, two of the meatloaf burgers and the beignets dessert. The salmon dip was ok. Not especially flavorful, but not terrible. The pita with it was not good. It was overcooked as greasy tasting so it distracted from the dip. The burgers were mixed. I liked mine. It was flavorful, and juicy. My partner did not like hers. I chalk this up to personal preference, so would give this 4 stars on its own. The beignets. Wow, these were, in a word, awful. First, they were not as described as there was supposed to be some sort of fruit dip with it and it was missing. What we got was greasy blobs of cooked dough. These heavy, flavorless things were nothing like actual beignets. They were drizzled with this cheap chocolate syrup and this white, maybe vanilla stuff. This was a miss all around by this location. Hopefully a one off, but they've been around long enough that these issues should happen.

First of all, the food was AMAZING!! Zero complaints there...I do wish it wasn't a ghost kitchen…read morethough, so I could go there and sit down for a meal at a lesser price, because paying $30 for a burger, fries and a (small) shake isn't too practical. Additionally, since you can only order online, it would be nice to have more options when it comes to customization. For example, the Triple Cheeseburger comes with crispy bacon and other ingredients. I would have liked to try it without the bacon, but that option wasn't available. For these reasons, I give it 4/5 stars.

From the owner: With a focus on high-quality ingredients and big, bold flavor combinations, The Burger Den is…read morecookin' up the classics you expect--and the crafty concoctions you don't--and then partnering with your favorite delivery apps, so you never have to leave your couch. And since it's brought to you by Denny's, the people who invented America's diner (and stay up as late as you do), you know you're gonna find the tastes you want when you want it.

What a great reuse of space. The former coco key turned into indoor pickleball courts with a full…read morebar, and coffee station making it a fun and energetic space. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Food is tasty. During the week they have food and drink specials. Tourneys, instructional sessions, leagues and everything in between keep this space activated and buzzing. Tip: if you plan on going after a chiefs home game, know the back routes or else you'll be caught in some awful traffic. Another tip: this is a cashless business. You can view the calendar and pay from their app.

Oh man - what a joint! This is an incredible indoor Pickleball facility that we hit on our way out…read moreof town. Got the grand tour from Daryl (one of the owners/visionaries). And they are hosting the National Pickleball League this weekend!! You MIST give the us place a go!!

This restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with excellent food, friendly staff, and a…read morewelcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended for a memorable outing!

This was the hotel restaurant and we didn't want to go back out after driving 5 hours. It was…read morereally good, not super busy, and the staff were great!

Hello Well what can…read moreI say! This is a very unique food truck house into a restaurant business. And it looks like it works!! I had the Gochew Burger. American food infused with Korean flavors. The bun was great and the burger quality as well. Great job. It was a slower day and I got the privilege to chat with the Chef and the Owner. Super nice people that care. Keep up the great work. I really do hope they keep gettting busier and busier. Go check them out you will not be disappointed! Remember this is not just a bacon cheeseburger place. I will be back! Thank you!

Tasty K-burger and fries in Raytown? Sure! Pleasantly surprised by the fact that this place existed…read moreat all in the area. The service was friendly and fast, and the Gochew burger was tasty. The fries were a little too sauced for me, but still very flavorful and yummy. I'd probably get the sauce on the side next time! Tip: keep your eyes peeled bc otherwise you'll drive right past this place.