As a pescatarian, the crab cakes and Brussels sprouts were my usual order here ! a solid combo…read more They've changed the crab cake recipe three times now. The first two tweaks were manageable, but the third change (after KC hosted the World Cup) finally lost me, and I haven't been back since. The current version is two small, lighter-colored crab cakes not as fried as usual , with a very strong cilantro taste that overpowers everything else. If you're a cilantro fan, maybe that's your thing, but for me it completely misses what a crab cake should be. The crab itself should be the star, not the herbs. Hoping they bring back the old recipe, because this used to be a happy hour staple.( mozzarella sticks are still bomb though)

I used to love this place when I lived here 16 years ago. But something has changed when we came…read moreback. This particular location rebranded and is now called five four restaurant and drafthouse. They remodeled the inside and it's actually quite nice and much more roomier than before. The front of the restaurants is regular seating and the back of the restaurant is the bar area and patio. It's quite nice how they separated it. The Food is good, it's mostly the same food with a few additional items in the menu. But is super slow. We've come to this location about 4 times since moving back to Kansas City and every time, service is super slow. We usually go on a weekday around 4:45-5 pm for dinner. And it almost always takes at least 40 minutes or more for our food to come after ordering. The servers rarely come back to check on us. We always have to flag down whoever we see to get our server to come back for ordering, or getting more dressing, or getting our check. We love coming here because it's close and convenient to our home and the food is good, but might have to come up with another option if service is always like this every time we come.

Earl's Premier is a great little Maine inspired neighborhood Cafe. Very fresh Oysters on the half…read moreshell and Lobster Rolls. The Fish (Cod) and Chips was also delicious. Recommend the Frozen Gin & Tonic on a hot summer day and for dessert the Key Lime Cheesecake. Also found my new favorite hot sauce, picture below. Our first visit and Jenai made us feel welcome and was an outstanding server. Small place but great Ambiance and did have some limited outdoor space. The bar is small and was packed at 2:00PM on Saturday. Recommend getting reservations for this little hidden treasure!

10/10 experience all around! Our waiter, Luke, was very attentive, friendly and helpful. The food…read morewas all amazing and super fresh. I loved the ambiance and atmosphere of the restaurant and how friendly and welcoming it felt. Earl's is a true gem!

Stockhill is easy to find, right across from the library, with plenty of parking within a block or…read moretwo -- and they offer valet, which is a nice touch you don't see everywhere. The vibe is upscale but not stuffy. The lounge seating area is comfortable and great for casual conversation, and the specialty cocktails are excellent -- worth ordering a few just to try different ones. Service was outstanding throughout, attentive without being intrusive. Will dent your checkbook, but not too bad. Overall a great spot for drinks and easy conversation with friends. Would go back.

In Kansas City, known as the "Cow Capital," this is said to be one of the best steakhouses. The…read morefood was indeed excellent, and it's not far from the Nelson-Atkins Museum--a very satisfying meal after a day of watching! Let's Break Bread: Although the table bread wasn't free, paying $10 for it was definitely worth it. The bread sizzles on the hot plate, brushed with a thin layer of honey, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, a perfect combination of heat, sweetness, fluffiness, and aroma. The dressing was local honey rosemary butter, with a hint of rosemary fragrance and primarily a rich, buttery flavor. After starving for half a day at the museum, this was absolutely perfect. Berry Rose: A very creative salad. Blackberries and blackcurrants offered a refreshing sweetness, sourness, and fruity aroma, while the olive oil with mint and lime was cool and bright. The roasted pistachio crumbs provided a crunchy texture and nutty aroma. The goat cheese was just a light touch, very pleasant. Prime Black Angus Ribeye: My colleague chose the medium well. Medium would have been more suitable for me, but even so, the meat wasn't tough or dry, indicating the steak's quality and the cooking time were excellent. However, the Fresh Herb Chimichurri was basically just olive oil flavor; it lacked the expected lemon acidity and chili flake aroma, let alone any sense of removing the greasiness. Moroccan Lamb: Also in medium well, the lamb chops had more fat, resulting in more tender meat, more juice, and absolutely no gamey taste. The classic grenadine syrup, with added lemon, wasn't overly sweet or stale, but rather had a bright sweet and sour flavor. The accompanying "Potato Lyonnaise" tasted like just ordinary fried small potatoes. Fundue Whipped Yukons: Literally black-truffle-flavored mashed potatoes with a little chèvre, but it wasn't very noticeable. Mashed potatoes are never bad, but that was about it. Wild Mushrooms au poivre: The warm spicy essence of black pepper, the savory umami flavor of mushrooms, and the creamy aroma of butter. It instantly transported me to Yunnan, China, for the dish tasted like their baoshao包燒 (wrap-and-grill) fungus. Get Swifty: The most amazing cocktail I've had this year! The clash of cucumber, mint, and lemon flavors was incredibly refreshing, perfect for a summer day exceeding 30 degrees Celsius. My friend said the miniature image looked like a kiwi, so cute! Smoking Hill: A Rittenhouse Rye base with a very strong smoky flavor, although it somewhat overshadows the freshness of the blackcurrant and mint, I still personally love it. The restaurant's lighting was extremely dim, making it difficult to take photos and even harder to read the menu.

I ubered here at about 6pm on a Friday night. I was going to a celebration of life house party in…read morethe neighborhood and had an hour to waste, so I was dropped off here for a couple of beers. It's the typical suburban strip mall sports bar that exists everywhere, nothing unique. There were 4 others at the 15 seat "L" shaped bar and two behind the pine when I bellied up. The gentleman took my order then ignored me, until I forced him into some small talk after the first drink. The female pretended that I didn't exist. Since I don't live in the neighborhood, I don't have to find out how many visits it would take to become part of the clique to experience welcoming customer service. Another opportunity lost for providing free conversation and developing a reason to ever return. The beer was cold and the prices were in-line.

I often go to Ash Cigar for a smoke, so I look around the area for a bite to eat. Worn out of the…read moreother options in the area, I looked for something different and decided to give Big Shots a chance. It's definitely making its way into my regular rotation! I ordered my food to go, but it was ready in a flash. The burger was better than any I'd had in a while and the waffle fries were cooked and salted to perfection.

Came here again with some friends for lunch. Got the $15 lunch deal soup and salad. French onion…read moresoup, and a wedge salad. The salad was very fresh and the French onion soup was very flavorful with lots of melted cheese on top. We had an awesome server that never left us waiting. I'm sure I'll be back again trying other delicious food.

Did I take pictures of my food? No, was it amazing? Yes…read more Anyone that rated this establishment less than five stars deserves to go back and try again... As they say in the book, "Sarah, plain and tall" if you don't first fricasse fry fry again. I had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with mac & cheese. The mac & cheese was Mackin. The sandwich was Nashvillein'... Everybody at my table was very pleased with their food and when I take my people out to dinner that doesn't always happen somebody's always a little upset. My very first restaurant experience in Kansas City is this Summit Grill and your employees I salute you beautiful restaurant well themed you all should be pleased with yourselves. Pat yourself on the back!

I stopped in for the first time when I found out they had Gluten Free rolls for the subs. The staff…read moregreeted each person as they walked in. I ordered a specialty sub (medium size) on gluten free roll ($2 more) and just a water. It was $13+ with tax. I feel the prices are high and to add chips and a drink I think it's $3.99 extra. The sandwich was average but the gluten free bun was pretty good as far as gluten free goes. The atmosphere is casual and generally clean.

Firehouse subs in Shawnee have very accommodating and friendly personnel. Clean and organized…read more Family friendly. Hook & Ladder was fresh, hot and very tasty. Prices very competitive.

I've never had a bad meal here so I assumed the salads were great, but tonight's dinner proved…read moreotherwise. I ordered a Cobb that came with no blue cheese, which our server recognized immediately. She brought out a side of cheese which was very nice. It came in HUGE chunks which was wonky but I broke them up and it was okay. In my first bite I tasted rotten egg. When I mentioned it to my friend she said she could smell rotten egg. I hardly ever complain about food or send something back, but this egg was clearly past its prime. Our server (she was awesome btw) took care of the situation and got me a new salad in no time. This time, the lettuce was wet. Really really wet. I love that they wash the lettuce for salads at Bar West but wet lettuce is just unappealing. We will be back but definitely will avoid the salad from now on. Sadly I left hungry. Again, awesome server though!

Fun little spot where I met a friend because it was halfway between our respective homes. Good…read moredrinks and friendly staff. It was super busy so must be popular with locals.

The inside smells like cigarettes. The sandwhich needed more sauce. The tables weren't very clean…read morebut the beer was a fair price.

The food was awesome! My daughter is a TF coach for UofA. After the events at KU, our families had…read morea late dinner which included appetizers and drinks. It's loud in there but that's what made it comfortable. Like at home. Again, the food was very delicious.

I have been here several times and have always enjoyed the food! I love that they have good…read morespecials each day. I loveeee the lobster rolls when she does them. On the regular menu, I highly recommend the jalapeño popper burger, fried mushrooms, and tenderloin. Honestly, you can't go wrong. You'll have a little bit of a wait, as everything is made to order. But, you can't beat the good, atmosphere, and charm!

This place has great lunch specials and a great normal menu. Staff is friendly and there's lots of…read moreseating, booths and tables, and a Pepsi fountain machine. The inside also has a convenience store, restroom and bakery case filled with options. Outside there are gas pumps. I would rate it 5 stars, but prices are a bit in the high side considering that this is a convenience store eatery and portions on fries weren't great for almost $4 and drinks are over $3. My sandwich was about $12 and came with nothing, not sure if everything is al a cart like that or not, but it would be nice to have some combo deals with discounts. Around $20 for my food and drink was a bit much.

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!