First, I used to live in Overland Park 8 years ago but moved to Austin TX so everything in Warrensburg seems foreign to me. I say that so people don't get upset when I say, Players Restaurant is located in the middle of nowhere, but it's in a safe nowhere! Pulling up was an exciting moment as my oldest daughter was graduating first in her class, a year early from high school and I hadn't seen her in a year. That said, I walked in about 4pm and almost no one was there. I asked the bartender if I could sit in the main room instead of the bar and she was cool with it. Players looks like a sort of Applebees with "crap" all on the walls but upon closer inspection, the photos are of local people. This tells me it's an authentic experience which I gained a much fuller appreciation. My daughters both said they liked the food there, and I was about to meet "the boyfriend" so I was anticipating the encounter. He walked in and I immediately made fun of him to put him at ease (my daughter warned him that I used to do standup) so the vibe was very nice. Next the waitress came over and was so vibrant and courteous that I was impressed. Now, I really liked a lot of menu items I saw but I wasn't that hungry. Again, I'll bring this back later, but could this "redneck restaurant" really make good Saganaki (Greek cheese) and Calamari? Needless to say, I was extremely skeptical however my sweet tea arrived and was spot on. I even asked for NO lemon and she didn't put it in my glass. Forgive my doubts as I used to be a chef so I can generally spot a disingenuous effort before trying it. First up was the Saganaki which came over a burner. Wow, they got part of it right! As an aside, the cheese can be one of many types with Halloumi or a type of sheeps milk feta that's shallow fried. That said, and I hope they read this to add authentic zest to the experience, it needs to be flambeed and hit with a shot of lemon to offset the richness which very loudly proclaiming OPA! Aside from the theatrics it was extremely good and the warm pita was on the money! Next up I had already determined I was making a mistake ordering the calamari. Well, I was wrong again. The squid were perfectly fried and crispy lacking grease that most restaurants think is ok. Players hit it out of the park with my only addition being I would have liked an aioli with it otherwise the dish surprised me. My kids both got fettuccini alfredo with chicken. I tried two bites and found it was average. The sauce was somewhat bland with slightly overcooked pasta. I think most kids would love it but after people build up a good amount of knowledge with quality dishes, this one fell flat. I'm not saying it's bad, but I wouldn't order it. The pork tenderloin sandwich looked good but I didn't taste it. I was dumbfounded by the huge tenderized pork outsizing the bun 3 to 1 giving it the illusion of getting a lot for the money. My daughters boyfriend assured me it was good and wrapped up half to take home. To summarize my review shows that one should never go in with preconceived notions about a restaurant before trying it. Players proved me wrong more often that I'm willing to admit. The staff are very nice, the restaurant has soul, and the food overachieves. If you're in the area I will highly advise dropping by for what could be the best food in town. read more

Recommended by the hotel concierge, Players has something for everyone! The service was great even as it started to get busy. When the food arrived it was hot and everyone in my party went quiet. read more

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Food is horrible and very expensive for small portions. Server didnt interact with us. Place is clean and smells good. read more

Players Restaurant Lounge - Steakhouses Near Me - Warrensburg, Missouri

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After coming back, my thoughts have changed a little, last time I did give it 5 stars but this was better, the shrimp Alfredo was amazing, and the peice of bread... wowwwwwwwwwwwww. I can't wait to come back. 5 stars baby read more

Appetizers, pasta, and salmon not great. Greek salad pretty good. Gin drink watered down. Service slow, Drunken people singing with music playing loudly in the lounge at 4:00 pm didn't provide great ambience. Focus on the kitchen first. read more

Best onion rings! Salads and sandwiches were great too. Service was helpful and friendly.

I ordered the Gouda burger and my wife ordered the fish tacos. Food was good and decently priced. Paxton was a great server that was diligent and pleasant! Great job! The lighting and seating was good as well! read more

The steak was so chewy I had to spit it out. It was a to go meal and when I opened the container I saw the sadest, most disappointing display is a 20 dollar meal I have ever seen. The mash potatoes cup was tiny and 1 1 small sliver of cold bread. I wish I had taken a picture, I felt bamboozeled. I told her it was a roll of the dice with that towny place but she just had to have the catfish. Newsflash, it sucked. What's happened to this place? read more

Well the service was great. The waitress was very attentive she kept checking up on us and our drinks were always full. Unfortunately the food was not the best. I got a tenderloin sandwich which was very salty. With a strange flavor I have never tasted. Some other people I was with feel they didn't get a good amount of food for the price that was paid. The bathrooms were very clean as well as the patio. On the patio they need new chairs because they hurt our backs and just weren't comfortable. read more

The appetizer was horrible and my main dish was very disappointing. The server was new and did her best but even the manager was not supportive of her employees. We will never come back to this restaurant. read more

The food was great which is the main reason it got 5 stars The service was also great they were kind and made me want to come back It wasn't to loud or to quiet and there wasn't much people there read more

Players Restaurant Lounge - Chicken fettuccine Alfredo - Steakhouses Near Me - Warrensburg, Missouri

What a delicious steak! My steak was big and so juicy and cooked to perfection! My baked potato was good as well. The service was a bit slow but our server had a ton of tables she was working. I would definitely return when I come for another visit to the area. read more

Bad atmosphere, apathetic wait staff, get your food to go and it is a much better experience.

Food is overpriced for what you get and not that great! Service was ok ! Ambiance just ok ! I won't go back unless that is the only place open . The last time I went there I got friend chicken dinner ... one piece of my chicken had blood running out ... ughhh . It was bad ... the mashed potatoes were inedible . Probably won't be going back . My friend that I was with said his burger was ok but nothing special and very little French fries . He was hungry when we left ‍...........:..:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Thanks read more

My husband and granddaughters went there last Saturday for dinner and according to him, they were seated and given a menu but, 30 minutes passed and no one came back to take their order. Few minutes later, a group of customers walked in and right away, the server took their orders while my husband and two granddaughters sat there, still waiting. Needless to say, they ended up leaving and going to Colton's where they had better service. He also said the place was not even very busy at the time so he didn't understand why no one came back to take their order. What a shame. read more

One of the few places I actually look forward to going to in Warrensburg, and definitely has the best steak around.

We had the gyro sandwich and garlic parmesan popcorn shrimp, they were both very good. For our sides we had steak fries and the fried potato salad, again, both really good! My husband said next time he will get the fried potato salad over the steak fries. I wish there was an option to get the shrimp not breaded. The red sangria was just okay, and the tap water was not good. Our server was super nice and the hosts were really nice too. Service was pretty fast too. The saganaki appetizer was good. We got two chocolate lava cakes to take home and those were awesome! We definitely want to go back and try out some other options. (Forgot to take pictures) read more

It is a great place to go for a good meal and a fun night out, considering the other offerings. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, from burgers and sandwiches to steak and seafood. The prices are reasonable and the food is always satisfying. The atmosphere is friendly and upbeat and the staff is always helpful and friendly and mainly busy. The major downside to Players Restaurant is the Keno game. The game always pays out less than the ticket guide shows, making it difficult to win big. This is a bit of a bummer since the game is there to help the children and it may only be helping someone elses pocket. It's still fun to play and you dont have to make a bet to watch the balls, if you dont have any. read more

I don't eat here because they have limited plant-based options. It's very popular, and I hear it's good. I may never know.

excellent service and amazing prime rib. it's expensive that's great for like dates anniversaries. We go about two times a year .

Our server was amazing. The food took a bit but when it came out it was delicious. We will definitely be back!

Very friendly service. Food was really good and fresh. Owner is Greek and so several items are authentic Grecian cuisines! So good!

The absolute most worst food service. There was two other parties in the restaurant at the same time. Salads took 30 minutes to be brought out, with an additional 50 minutes for food, with one of our entrées being brought out wrong. A piece of bread fell off on the tray, our server asked if we still wanted it after it fell off the plate. Drinks were not refilled as needed. Very disappointed, will not be coming back... read more

In the middle of Missouri you would expect a wonderful steak and here you get it. My "rare" ribeye was excellent. We also met very nice people at the bar and learnt some about the local economy. Happy people. Very good experience. read more

Nice and quiet. Bar area is perfect to watch a game in a somber atmosphere. Back patio is large for entertaining. Menu has a lot great selections and it's prepared well. Definitely a top 3 place for dinner in Warrensburg. read more

The food is always exemplary. The service is great. The atmosphere is awesome. I've been eating a player since they opened.

Our family came to eat here our first week being here in Warrensburg around 3:30pm. The restaurant was quiet and roomy, we were immediately sat and handed the menu(s). My mom asked since we were handed a lunch menu if lunch portions were still being served- our waitress nodded. As we looked through the menu we saw a wide variety of dishes which looked amazing. Our waitress grabbed our drinks and promptly delivered them to us. We made selections some off the lunch menu and some off the dinner. I ordered the lasagna, my sister ordered the chicken fettuccine Alfredo. A few moments later our waitress came back to let us know that the lunch menu wouldn't be able to be purchased- no biggie so we upgraded to the dinner size. Their lasagna was possibly the best one I have ever had! It was super cheesy and flavorful! Our waitress was super sweet and helpful. We will frequent this location in the future. Thank you ! read more

About once a month for the past couple years we have been coming to Warrensburg for my husband's job. Players has been a great place to have good ambience and great food. The customer service has ranged from OK to excellent. I would definitely recommend any of the Greek or Gyro meals. As a side for any meal I would definitely get the fried potato salad. While Players is not extremely expensive, the prices seem to range a little bit higher than other restaurants with the same food. However, I think that the atmosphere and food definitely make up for the price! Happy eating Yelpers! read more

The food is low to average, been here twice tried pasta with steak tips the first time and it was extremely chewy. The second time I had a burger that was bland and very dry slices of bread as the bun. The water taste like chlorine . The ambiance is nice as well as the staff. read more

Nice place for lunch or dinner. Huge menu with plenty of options for everyone in your party. Saganaki was different than what we have had at other places, but was tasty and came with a bunch of pita bread. Hot wings were great! Gyro was very good and the fried chicken Mac and cheese was the best. GREAT service by Kelsey, who was fast, kind, and polite. read more

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Good food and atmosphere. However i believe the bartenders skim off the top of keno winnings. Better places in town to play keno and to eat but it's alright read more

Took my Dad and Stepmom here when they were in town, hadn't been here before either. I got the Souvlaki dinner, Dad had the lasagna, the Step-mom had a chicken salad. Everything was nice and clean, waitstaff was very friendly. I'd say the pork strips in my meal were pretty dry, but the flavor was good. There's definitely a shortage of great Greek food in the greater KC area. Dad said his lasagna was good too. I'd come back here again, I'd like to try the pork tenderloin sandwich next time. read more

Players Restaurant Lounge - Souvlaki dinner; the pork strips were a little dry, but the flavor was still pretty good. - Steakhouses Near Me - Warrensburg, Missouri

I am on the fence about Players..... For service I give it 4 stars the wait was long but our server did keep us informed on how long our food would be and she kept checking on us so I cant complain to much about that and for food I would give them 4 stars my husbands burger was amazing he really enjoyed it but my food was just ok. We will definitely give them another try since I dont have any major complaints. read more

What a cozy place to come for dinner. The atmosphere is very nice and a nice space to come in a group. Huge menu!!! From steak to Greek to all American, something for everyone! Prices are a little higher but I feel the quality and portions reflected it. We did order drinks as well. The gin and tonics we ordered had a weird aftertaste. Not sure what it was? Service was good. Would definitely come back. read more

Service is quick and consistent. Clears table and keeps our drinks full. Spaghetti was more on the watery side. Greek salad good light starter aside from croutons being stale stale. Husband loved sandwich, but said everything else was average for sides. Chicken soup was extremely salty and thin. Little pricey. read more

Players Restaurant Lounge - Side of Spaghetti - Steakhouses Near Me - Warrensburg, Missouri

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One of my best restaurants to hit in this area. The food is always brought out hot and flavorful. Lunch time is easy to get in. Atmosphere is relaxed. I'm eating the chicken wings and spaghetti really good. The menu is a lot to choice from. So enjoy. read more

Players Restaurant Lounge - Steakhouses Near Me - Warrensburg, Missouri

I had a blue cheese hamburger. It was delicious! The hamburger was nice sized, with blue cheese all over the top and running down the sides. I haven't had a black and blue burger that good in a long time. read more

I went here and ordered the chicken Alfredo. The wait time was pretty long which is understandable with the shortage in workers. The pasta was brought out and the noodles were cold. We asked to get it re made and they brought it out 5 minutes later. The bowl was piping hot and the noodles that weren't covered in sauce were now all dried out. The chicken was rubber. They microwaved the pasta and brought it back out. We would have been completely okay if we had to wait for a new bowl of pasta. I would never go to a restaurant to eat microwaved food. read more

This place is a must if you are in the Warrensburg area. The food is excellent , prices are great and customer service is perfect. Seems like a locals place & great family atmosphere . Fun to watch a Chiefs game here on Sundays. Play some keno for extra entertainment. read more

Pretty good restaurant with a large menu. Something for everyone. Decent tap list and fair selection of craft beers in the fridge. Salmon tacos, portabella mushroom fries, and truffle cheesecake were all good. read more

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