BK burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had. Lots of beer choices and good/fast service.read more

Came to Kansas City over the recent holidays to visit some friends, and Beer Kitchen came as a…read morelocal recommended place. Good food, good vibes, good beer selection, I was sold. So we loaded up and showed up one day around Noon. Ambiance was really cool. It's in the middle of some sort of progressive looking shanty-esque suburb. The kind of place that does drag queen bingo. I was right at home. Inside was college sport bar, but with a nice, huge board on the wall of all their beer selection. It Was quite expansive. Service was top notch, too. Nice server took care of us, made sure our glasses were never empty. The food came out at a good clips, and we got an unexpected bonus of free little beignet-like donuts with some delicious dipping sauces. As for food, we started off with a jumbo order of the Truffle Parmesan Hand-Cut Fries for the table. We got to choose two from their extensive list of aioli dipping sauces. Fries were good. Dusted with the perfect amounts of truffle and parmesan. And the sauces were my oh my. I recommend paying the upcharge to just try them all. I mentioned the time earlier, because we had no idea we were stumbling upon their brunch menu. Even more options to choose from! I got the Crispy Waffle Smash Burger (smashed hertzog beef patties, fried egg, smoked bacon, merkt's cheddar, caramelized onion, maple aioli, crispy buttermilk waffle). This thing was really nice. Perfect waffle, not too small, not too big, and no oily or anything obtrusive. A nice bun option. Eggs and bacon sometime get lost against giant burger patties, but with these smash patties, the extra accoutrements really stand out and make this burger really stand out in my mind. I also for the try the Smokestack Burger (smoked burnt ends, smoked gouda, whiskey bbq glaze, pickle relish, chipotle aioli & crispy jalapeño straws). Uhhh, as you can read, this thing was loaded with goodness. Fatty burger, smokey burnt ends, sweet boozy glaze, acidic pickles, and texture from that jalapeno. This was the perfect burger. I insist you order this. Overall, my research did not reveal Beer Kitchen to me, locals recommendation did. Shows that you gotta use your street smarts instead of your book smarts sometimes. Best meal I had in Kansas City.

The Bar in West Plaza is a great place to catch a sportsball game on TV and get some reasonably…read morepriced drinks and food. The staff is helpful and efficient, but can bit a bit slow during peak times where the place is full. I personally love sitting on the newer back patio if the weather is good! Here, I'm all about the happy hour and food specials. I like their burger special and steak special- great quality to price ratio. In terms of drinks, I tend to stick to draft beers or canned cocktails/beers that are on special. This isn't a mixology type of spot.

The pork tenderloin sandwich needs to be removed from the menu immediately. Possibly worst sandwich…read moreI've ever had out and that's not hyperbole. So thin and overcooked. Other people's food wasn't presented well. The back patio is cool but only get drinks here!

Went to Third Street Social with some friends and will definitely be back. The restaurant was…read morepretty busy when we arrived, so we chose to sit at the bar rather than wait for a table near the entrance. We started with the Mini Cheddar Biscuits to share, which come with four biscuits. They were excellent--fluffy on the inside with a slightly crispy exterior. The cheddar flavor hit first, followed by a touch of sweetness from the honey, and the combination worked really well. For my meal, I ordered the Fried Chicken, substituted the mashed potatoes for mac and cheese, and added a side of collard greens. The fried chicken was absolutely amazing, perfectly seasoned and fried. The mac and cheese was rich, creamy, and cheesy with a nice crunch from the breadcrumb topping. The collard greens were some of the best I've ever had. They had a great smoky flavor and were well-seasoned without being overly salty. The only downside to the experience was the service toward the end of our meal. We sat for around 15 minutes waiting for the bartender to come by so we could get drink refills and the check. We eventually had to wave them down, even though they were working right in front of us. Overall, the food was outstanding and easily made up for the minor service issue. I'll definitely be returning to try more of the menu.

They have happy hour in the Lounge-bar every day from 3-6pm. Parking can be challenging as they…read moreonly have a small parking lot on the north side of the restaurant and lots of great restaurants nearby. We parked a block south on 51st Street and walked into the restaurant at 540pm on a Thursday. I ordered half the happy hour menu and my friend ordered a bottle of Moscato and the Ribeye. He smiled and said half price wine! Our server was attentive, but he ordered the food all together instead of coursing it out. I should have asked for half of mine to come out early as we were sharing. The tacos were ok, good flavor, but basic presentation. The Fries were delicious, the Brussels and Cauliflower were awesome. The Hawaiian Ribeye was also good, cooked perfectly, good flavor, but the chilled cucumber salad on a warm plate was an interesting choice... We were off to a show, so we didn't have time for dessert.

Honestly my lunch at Le Champion was just about perfect…read more To start off I had high hopes. The photos looked amazing, and this place has solid reviews so I was walking in with a certain expectation. What was remarkable is how it was even better than I thought it would be. Let's start with the ambiance. The actual cafe is very small but charming. If it's cold or rainy outside you might need to skip Le Champion unless it's not busy as I think only a few folks can really fit inside. The inside is well designed though, and feels charming without being overwhelming. What stole the show for me though was the patio. As someone who studied abroad in France it felt so French to me in the best way. To me, it feels like taking a Parisian cafe and mixing it with a hip KC bar - it doesn't feel necessarily exactly like one or the other, but it compliments both and feels uniquely it's own in the best way possible. On the day I visited it was absolutely gorgeous outside and I had one of the best breakfast burritos of my life, mostly due to their chimichurri sauce. I also pretty much add a star for any place that keeps espresso tonic on the menu. Overall I love Le Champion and can't wait to return.

LOVE: The ambiance, decor, staff & especially the beautiful outdoor space! The wifi was solid and I…read morewas able to work on my laptop with no issues (as long as the battery is high- no outlets to charge outside) Could use improvement: My bacon latte did not taste like bacon, but it did cost $8... However, they did give me a discount for bringing my own cup! I'd come back to try other menu items, cowork and enjoy a coffee with friends outside.

Great place. We were in the area for dinner and decided to come here for drinks afterwards. Upon…read moreentering, we were surprised they were doing Christmas in July. The whole place was decked out in Christmas deco. Several flat screen TVs all around. One playing a movie on screen. 80s music playing in the background. Nice casual atmosphere just a place ti come with friends, chill and have a drink. They have a pretty decent cocktail menu. Service was great. Would definitely come back again when in the area.

love the vibes in here! i love christmas in july here :) the staff was very nice and the drinks…read morelook and taste great! this will be a spot i stop by somewhat frequently for sure!

Glad I was able to check out this new bar in Westport! This is a hot new hangout with places to sit…read moreand talk, play a HUGE assortment of games for FREE and grab some affordable drinks! Service was great--even amidst the Thursday $1 well rush--and everyone was patient and nice while waiting to play their games. To the business, I would recommend replacing the ping pong balls. The ones when I was there were pretty cheap and flimsy. Excited to see this business grow and develop!

Omg we had such a good time. For a low cost date night, lots of games good choice of drinks. We…read morewent early on a Saturday night and didn't have any trouble getting on any game. We had such a great time. I will say the ping pong balls for beer pong may need to be replaced.

We love Granfalloon's Monday night burger night! $11 for a burger- great price point. We usually…read moreask for Steven to be our server- he's awesome! A nice, chill, clean, busy atmosphere. An excellent place to watch any sort of sporting event.

The food was really good but the steak sandwich was really creamy so I had to put it down every…read morecouple minutes to get a drink. but the service was good they were nice and you get a nice view of the country club plaza creek

Driving across country , came across Char Bar, best BBQ ever , the vegetarian as well as meat…read moreoptions were amazing. California definitely doesn't have BBQ like this.

We're still pretty new to KC, and as such we are trying to find all the best kept bbq secrets and…read morethis feels like that kind of place! It was a lowkey vibe around 12:30 on a Monday and we chose to sit outside in the lovely weather. Our family of five decided on cheesy hush puppies, and the Whomp! Platter. Everyone at the table agreed they could eat five hush puppies by themselves! Everything came out hot, and in portion sizes fit for many more than the 3-4 the menu says it should feed. The favorites were: the ribs, the Mac and cheese and the beans. The ham was also exceptional, not overly smoked or dry! We loved both sauce options as well. Our waitress was kind, and knowledgeable about the menu, personable and swift with refills, napkins and clearing out used dishes. This is without a doubt the best BBQ spot we've found so far. We'll be back for sure!