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    4.4 (160 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Katelyn W.

    We went for a friends birthday after seeing good reviews. We had a reservation so we're seated quickly. There was some nice mood lighting and the decor was definitely unique, setting the vibe. The drink menu was extensive and the food options were plentiful. There were also some off-menu specials our server shared with us. Our server helped us make our decisions. Everything we had was great. My favorites were the edamame toast and the brussel sprouts. The toast was thick and while I didn't have a huge sourdough flavor, it was perfectly salty, the goat cheese was creamy and the edamame added some fun texture. Overall we had a great dinner!

    Jansher D.

    Noka was great! A bit hit or miss with the food, but overall a great experience. The noodle dish with prawns was easily my favorite--super flavorful and comforting. The drinks were delicious, and the vibes are really cute and intimate, perfect for a chill night out. Service was a little slow at times, but nothing terrible. I'd definitely come back again, especially on Thursdays when they do half-off sushi--such a great deal. Their happy hour specials are solid too. Overall, a fun spot worth revisiting!

    Wife and I wanted a different place for our 32nd Wedding Anniversary. We normally go to Eddie V's, Capitol Grill, McCormick & Schmick's (excuse me if incorrectly spelled) etc.. We wanted to try something different for this occasion. We happened upon Noka. We were not disappointed! From the atmosphere/vibe, the decor - very suitable, the appetizers, salad, entrée delicious! The Cod, the steak, the sides.....outstanding. Our server Avery - SUPERB! This is a place that will become one of our favorites! People keeping secrets.....

    Truffle tuna role, Crab Apple Roll
    Angelo A.

    Recently went for the half-priced Sushi on Thursday, but I definitely plan on going back to enjoy the impeccable ambiance, tasty bites, and friendly service!

    Gretchen N.

    First time here this week and already want to go back. The staff were so helpful- point your GF options for me. We ordered six sushi rolls and the sake flight. The sake flight cam with a card describing the notes and what it pairs well with. The interior is stunning. The bar is picturesque. You have the option to sit at the chef counter or the sushi counter. They have fantastic long table for large parties. Tuesday is happy hour all day and Thursday evening is half price sushi. Another fabulous spot from Chef Amante.

    Night market chicken wings
    Lisa R.

    Eric R. and I had a very nice experience here last night. We came early sans resy to have a "pre-theatre" meal before the comedy show at Midland Theater. We sat at the bar and it was happy hour! I had a glass of sake which had yuzu and floral notes. Eric R. got a Sapporo on draft. We ordered the spicy tuna rice cakes with leek hay, toro tartare make your own hand rolls, sushi donuts, night market sichuan chicken wings, and the scallop nigiri. The food was all very good. I had no idea what to expect with the sushi donuts. They were like arancini balls stuffed with sushi rice and topped with salmon roe. The wings had a sichuan peppercorn dry spice blend with brown sugar and five spice powder. We asked for a dipping sauce and were given house made chili crunch for additional spicy deliciousness. The chili crisp had black beans in it too, mmm! The scallop nigiri was a delicious way to end as it was grilled and full of flavor. The menu is quite extensive and there are seasonal options so we would definitely return. Everyone at the bar provided excellent service too. The restaurant is beautiful! Also, there are purse hooks at the bar (but inexplicably not in the bathroom). You can make a reservation on OpenTable which is recommended for peak dining hours especially on weekends. Itadakimasu!

    Sushi donut
    Megan H.

    This place was very unique with a great ambiance. I felt like I was in LA or NYC. The menu had a lot of creative items, but I wish the descriptions were a little bit better. For example, the sushi donut did not say it was fried or hot, we assumed it was just shaped like a donut. The burger was our favorite and half off on Wednesdays!! The furikake fries were also amazing. The sushi rolls were good but underwhelming. I also enjoyed the vegetable tempura. We were not a fan of the calamari. Service was good, but it took us a very long time to get a check. Our waiter was very nice and helpful but we were often looking around for him when we needed something. Overall, we will likely be back but maybe try some new dishes.

    Sara G.

    Somehow two years old and my friends are just now bringing me here??? I had never been, which felt irresponsible. We sat at the bar and the bartender was excellent. We went sashimi and nigiri-heavy, as one should, and the scallop nigiri sealed the deal for me. I'm deeply loyal to any restaurant that does scallop right. Pro tip do the brownie and the shoestring fries for dessert. A little salty and sweet action.

    Brussels
    Tyson C.

    First off, great place for a date night very intimate, very upscale feel. menu was unique and had many options. Our waitress was very down to earth, helpful and kind. We got 6 shareable plates. The sushi was very good I was very excited about the gator roll, but because of all the hot sauce on the roll I lost taste of the gator. The truffle tuna roll was simple and delightful. The Calamari was cooked perfect lightly fried, had a good taste but you better like lime. The scallop pasta was pretty good too, you get 3 little scallops and the noodles seemed homemade. For dessert we had a very eye pleasing fried banana dish that was very tasty. overall great place, lots and lots of flavor in every dish some I wish they would tone down for my liking.

    Wagyu burger
    Sabrina S.

    This is my third time visiting Noka! Each time I like to try something different. This time it was Wagyu burger along with a horse feather! The burger was flavorful and the Korean bbq glaze made it even better! The staff were very kind and offered great menu suggestions for sharing among our group. The ambiance is definitely what makes this place a top contender to keep coming back!

    Scallop pasta
    Rachel B.

    The ambiance at Noka is very nice and unique. The food could have been better especially for the price range. It was good but not great. The truffle tuna role was rather bland but the scallop pasta was better. The service was a little slow but overall good. A little mixup with sushi rolls but the sever was quick to fix it for us! My rating is truly 3.5, I just wanted the food to be better.

    Alicia W.

    Very cute hidden gem, Its Japanese inspired, all the liquor is from Japan. Which made it more interesting for me. The drinks were amazing! Warring they do switch up the menu so if someone recommends something from here act fast! I came here for the salmon and it was no longer available. Bummer I know :( However the cod,wings and fried rice made up for it all! Highly recommend coming here . The staff was top tier with their hospitality, from the moment I walked in.

    Toro tuna hand rolls
    Justine A.

    The restaurant is very beautiful and unique. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food came out very fast after ordering. My favorite thing was the shrimp tempura roll followed by the toro tuna hand rolls.

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    Besos y Abrazos - Cocktails

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    3.7(23 reviews)
    1.9 miPower & Light District, Central Business District, Greater Downtown

    First Stop for Restaurant Week 2026 This was my first stop…read morefor this year's restaurant week and it didn't disappoint even in the slightest. I had never even heard of Besos y Abrazos but saw that it was very close by and an easy streetcar ride away to Power and Light so, I thought why not? And boy am I glad I took a leap of faith. I was the first person in the restaurant a little past 11am and I came hungry and left very happy. The first thing I had to do was order a before noon cocktail because why not? I have free will. I was torn between the refreshing sangria and the bold booze forward old fashioned so, I went with the old fashioned because if you're going to do it- do it big! The old fashioned here is smoked and made with tequila not whiskey so, it had a different flavor profile. I enjoyed it but I think it would have been even better made with mezcal to further pull out the smoky notes but, I would order it again. Then came my first course, whenever I see shishito peppers on a menu I'm a simple girl I order them. These were delicious, the tangy tajin was plentiful and took them up a notch. These are tied with my favorite shishito peppers I've ever had (the other being at Blue Sushi right across the street). I can't wait to come back and snack on these. Once again, I was happily surprised when I spied octopus in the main entree section because, this is one of my go to proteins to order. If it's not done right it's dismal. This was done flawlessly. The octopus was tender and could be cut with ease, it wasn't rubbery at all and tasted fresh. The polenta added a creamy element and the entire dish was colorful and well composed. I would consider it a must order if you're an adventurous eater. Dessert was also tasty especially since it was dairy free...dairy does tend to upset my tummy so, I gladly gobbled this up. The presentation was class and fun, a parfait in a large cocktail glass- I love! These textures all worked wonderfully together and each bite had something smooth and crunchy and nutty. All in all this meal was a 10/10 I can't wait to go back with my mom and try their brunch because I think she would love the colorful Spanish vibes of this restaurant. What a great addition to Power and Light District Kisses Indeed Mwah!

    I was really disappointed with our experience at Besos y Abrazos. My mom and I came in for Mother's…read moreDay hoping to have a nice meal together, but unfortunately we ended up leaving before we even ordered. When we arrived, the hostess was not very friendly and seemed like she did not want to be there. She seated us, and we waited for service while another table that was seated after us had their drink order taken right away by a different waitress. That waitress walked by us without acknowledging us at all, so I asked the hostess if there was only one waitress working because I wanted to make sure we were not being overlooked. The hostess said she was both seating and waitressing, then walked off. She later brought us waters but did not take our drink order or check in with us. After continuing to wait, we decided to leave and went next door instead, where we had a much better experience. It was a really disappointing Mother's Day outing, especially because we had been looking forward to trying this restaurant. Unfortunately, the lack of friendliness, communication, and service made us feel ignored and unwelcome. I do not recommend this restaurant, and we will not be going back.

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    Palm Tree Club - A5 sushi

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    3.7(54 reviews)
    1.8 miPower & Light District, Central Business District, Greater Downtown
    Full bar
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    I hate reading long reviews. So I'll keep this short and simple…read more Ambiance -10/10 Upbeat Vegas club vibe. Good music. Food- sushi 10/10 Tried several rolls, all were delish. Service- 10/10 Our server was spunky, upbeat and very friendly.

    My sister and I decided to stop in to try out the Palm Tree Club after visiting a Holiday Pop Up…read morebar. The vibe from the street was cool, so we walked in and were greeted at the Hostess stand. We asked if we could sit outside in the lounge area since the evening was so nice, the hostess said yes however it might be busy. As we walked through the restaurant I was in awe of the beautiful bar area and fun lighting and vibes of the restaurant. There was fun music playing and videos of a beach scenery . We walked to the outdoor lounge which was not too busy. We opted to sit at a table-they had lounge chairs and sofas as well outdoors. There were also fireplaces all around the lounge. They have a full service bar as well as servers upstairs in the lounge. Our server was friendly, she greeted us with menus and gave us a couple minutes to look over the menu. We ordered cocktails and then decided to order/share a Sushi Roll. Sorry, I was terrible with writing down the names off the menu-I was enjoying the night. Everything was great-service, cocktails, atmosphere and vibe! We definitely will be back.

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    Yard House - Tap in to great food, classic rock and 100+ craft & local beers.

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    3.8(587 reviews)
    1.9 miPower & Light District, Central Business District, Greater Downtown
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    So excited that the Happy Hour appetizer choices come in full portion. Be warned that you need to…read morebring your appetite with you!! The food came out piping hot and with the right amount of flavor. The chicken fingers had a great flavor, which complimented well with the honey Dijon mustard. The cheese curds were super cheesy and as long as you ate them right away as with any cheese curds it didn't stiffen up! Per my friend the queso was creamy, her reaction to the full portion coming out was priceless but I couldn't capture that here lol. It came with both tortilla chips and soft flour tortillas. I'd probably leave off the soft flour tortillas because those don't really fit with the idea of dipping into the queso. Our server was A+, very attentive, he kept up pretty well with our table and the others during I'm sure the busiest time with Happy Hour. Kept our water coming, was mindful that Happy Hour would soon be ending and came back by to grab any additional orders which I loved. The ambiance was happy hourish. We were downtown for the New Edition concert. So the crowd was expected but not to loud and rowdy. We were able to walk right in when we arrived due to the time we chose, but noticed the wait forming as we left. We'll definitely be back !! Loved this happy hour.

    Traveling back from a college visit and looking for a quick stop on a Saturday night and only a 15…read moreminute wait. They have a lot of seating! Staff was quick and attentive and love the option to order from your table as well if you choose. Pretty much everything was amazing including appetizers and main courses.

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    Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.

    Yard House - Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

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    County Road Ice House - Full Slab

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    3.9(353 reviews)
    1.8 miPower & Light District, Central Business District, Greater Downtown
    $$

    First time here, we got to the restaurant late bit was able to be seated…read more Food: I ordered the BBQ pulled pork sandwich which by the way was great. It's was big and came with fries and a pickle spear. The flavor was good and the portions was a little too much for me but I powered through and conquered that beast. The menu has some really good choices I would recommend trying a couple items to get a better feel of the overall menu choices. Staff: It was late maybe an 1hr before closing time and about 20 of is walked in together. Yup! We were totally those people. Sorry guys, but the staff welcomed it and seated us immediately by placing tables together it was great. Orders were placed and everyone got what they ordered so cheers to the staff on that one. The staff was talkative and thanked us on our way out for stopping by to eat. Great team at this establishment. Atmosphere: It was quiet and I think we were tue only ones in the restaurant but again it was late and last minute. The space definitely looks like sporting events and other televised events could be a really great place to hang out. I don't really know so it may be worth checking it out for yourself. Price: My BBQ pulled Pork Sandwich was about $17 and in my opinion that's really good especially considering the portion size of the sandwich and sides. Location: It's located in Kansas City Mousori in the gas light district.

    Really like the new look, much nicer patios, expanded hours plus new cocktails, beer and N/A drinks…read morecoming to this member of the Joe's Kansas City BBQ family.

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