Currently Landing is in its growth phase. I'm not sure the hotel has a lot of guests yet so it was…read morefairly empty while, we were also there on a rainy night. We went there before a Knucklehead's show, which allowed us to just hop down the road conveniently. So don't overlook this if you're headed to the East Bottoms for some live music. While the food was good, this will definitely be a little better ambience with a good crew, soccer game, or weekend. Food was delicious. Pork belly bites were cooked to perfection, fries perfectly crispy, the grilled cheese sandwich was still good even left over the next day!! So, so good. With that said, I took off a star because while it was empty, the bartender was not the friendliest. We were asking about the menu, deciding between choices and he was rolling his eyes and loudly sighing, like we were inconveniencing him. Meanwhile, there were zero people in the other area of the restaurant, and all of the patrons were sitting at the bar. Maybe 6-10 max? There were two of us girls. I'm not gonna say he was hired because of muscles and being good looking... But I'm going to say customer service isn't his forté, rubbed us wrong when excited to try a new place. I absolutely hate including this on reviews. But being a new restaurant on a slow night, I don't like feeling like I'm supposed to profusely apologize for sitting at the bar.

Show Pony was exactly what I needed when I needed it. I stopped in on a Thursday evening while I…read morewas waiting for a tow truck to come in the area. The restaurant is attached to a hotel but had a ton of different seating options. I had planned to stay for a while, but our tow arrived unexpectedly early. The bartender and kitchen staff were amazing and changed our order to carry out, put a rush on the food, and gave us the check. I ordered a chicken quesadilla and even as take out it was so good. There was a ton of chicken and cheese inside and even some vegetables (I think pico). I would definitely return and the friendly staff knocked it out of the park!

Harold's is back! After a 66 year run that ended last year,…read morea new owner has stepped up, did a deep clean and resurrected the name and the menu. My Cheeseburger today was old school flat grill pressed with melted cheese and all the topping. As good as it ever was. It's great to have a Kansas City icon back in business.

Harold's is a tiny walk in restaurant in downtown Kansas City. It's around the corner from my work,…read moreand I was finally able to get over there today to give them a try. Their menu is small and consists of burgers, tenderloin sandwiches, fries/tots and shakes. You order at the counter and take the food to go. There were a few people already inside waiting for orders when I got there, but my order was taken quickly and the wait was what you would expect for a burger and tots. I ordered a cheeseburger and their tator tots. The cheeseburger was pretty typical with lettuce, grilled onions, tomato, pickle, and "Harold's Sauce" but it did come on a brioche bun and was really good. The tots were nice and crispy and well seasoned. I would definitely come here again.

I enjoyed myself. The general managers came out and was very nice and took care of us. The…read moreatmosphere was great a good place to watch the game the soccer game the World Cup. Everything was good. The food was really good. The price of the food was nice. I will be back five stars.

We were in search of mac & cheese, so doing a quick search led me to Two Birds, and we settled here…read moresince my goal was to try more new places this year. When we arrived, it was a little quiet, so we sat at the bar. The two bartenders working were welcoming. One of them asked if we were there to eat, handed us menus, and then let us know what wasn't in stock. It was a little weird that they were out of chicken quarters, pasta salad (or was it potato?), burgers (maybe that's a testament to their popularity), and bacon... Thankfully, the mac & cheese was available, so the mission wasn't a fail. The plus was that it came with a side of fries, and not just any-- they were seasoned sidewinder fries, for those of you who are fans of thicker potatoes. I had the Italian po-boy, which I really enjoyed. I thought they constructed it well, and the spicy relish wasn't too much heat if you're worried about that. It was definitely the right amount of food, too. I was able to clean the plate and not regret the last bite. At this point, they've been open for 8 months, so I think they've worked out the kinks, but we also showed up on a Wednesday night, so service was great and attentive. It might be different on weekends, but I'd come back to try more things on the food menu.

Have waited a long time to snag this reservation, and it was well worth the wait…read more A Japanese izakaya-style restaurant with authentic Japanese dishes. Hard to choose just a few items from their menu, but I went with the beet salad, the skewer platter, and finished it off with the soft serve. My favorite was probably the chicken heart skewer actually, so don't be scared to try this one! Everything was so delicious, simple yet really flavorful. Don't think you can go wrong with anything. Their Negroni was superb! Highly recommend, and will definitely be coming back. The service was exceptional!!

Everyone has a list of places they want to try. Finally knocked a few off the list with an old…read moreKansas City girl visiting. What are the new hotspots since I moved? Hold your sake. First, the vibe is so intimate and cozy. Getting in without reservations is tough unless you go at an odd hour. And if they do let you in, don't test them on the your time limit. Be extra grateful and make it easy so they can seat the actual pre-reserved folks. The place is small enough and the service is nearly 2:1, so they'll definitely remember you. With that said, we tried it best to be on good behavior but that Sake flight had us feeling spicy! Which I'll speak to next, the sake flight delightfully surprised me, and gave me a few things I liked enough to order again. Did not expect that. But I shouldn't be surprised, they're obviously going to have something wildly well-curated, given the successful history of Anjin's creator. I know I'm supposed to talk about the food. But it almost feels pointless. It was obviously amazing. It's a small curated menu. They're famous for their sandwich, whatever rotation they're serving will be sure to please you. They didn't have a lot of vegan options on the menu so my friend got the cabbage dish and it was absolutely wonderful as well. That might be my only watch out if somebody is a vegan, check out the latest menu before going. With such a curated, small menu it may or may not be in a vegan's favor depending on the season. And if it's not, just drink more sake! Can't wait to return, especially with those visiting from out of town to give them an authentic, locally-owned experience.

Right when you walk in it, it feels like a downtown hip brewery. Love the vibe. Food can be a…read morelittle expensive in my opinion at a brewery. We ended up just getting a snack, Gouda Mac and cheese bites. They were pretty salty which took away for the flavor inside. Dunking in the RAD AF (one of their beers) ranch helped it out. Waiter was absolutely amazing. He was attentive and easy to chat with. When we left, every worker we passed, said thank you or have a good night. They do have a small parking lot north of the building which helped with not finding off street parking.

I'm updating my review as it's been a while and last night I finally got the chance to try their…read morefood menu. First of all, looking at my last review I realized that the Rad AF was the first IPA I really fell in love with and really changed the way I viewed IPAs in general - now they are my primary beer of choice which would have shocked 2019 Sarah to hear. The things I said in my last review still ring true as the beer at City Barrell anywhere you get it whether it's in the taproom or at the liquor store is pricey. The difference now is that everything everywhere is pricey and I maintain that their beers are still amongst the very best in town, so in short, it's honestly probably a slightly better value now than it was in 2019 when it's all said and done. Now onto the food. You're going to find bar-fare here and they do it really well. We had cheese curds and I had a sandwich and "fancy fries" all were delicious. Next time I'm going to do their appetizer platter and just enjoy all the bar food deliciousness. What put this into 5 star territory for me though was our server - she was so nice and welcoming - it was honestly just one of the best casual dining experiences I've had in a long time.

We went to Double Tap KC for my friend's birthday and ended up having such a fun experience…read more We booked the virtual reality, which was definitely the highlight of the night. It was a little confusing at first getting everything set up and figuring out the controls, but once we got into it, it was a blast. The setup upstairs is really cool--it's somewhat separated, which helps you stay immersed, but there are still other arcade games up there so if you're waiting for your turn, you're not just standing around. One thing I really appreciated was the drink selection. I don't drink alcohol, and they had a TON of mocktail options, which honestly made the experience way better for me. It's not something every place puts effort into, so that stood out. The food was also surprisingly good, with plenty of options to choose from. Downstairs has more of a full bar vibe with additional games and more space to sit and eat (no VR down there), so it's nice to have both environments depending on what you're in the mood for. Overall, it's a great spot for groups, especially for birthdays or a night out where you want something a little different.

Went to watch soccer. The beer selection was good and I loved the black cherry mojito. Had pizza -…read moregreat crust and LOTS of cheese. The buffalo wings were moist and flavorful. Great afternoon.

One of my favorites in the City Market in Kansas City. Each time the food, wine , service and…read moreambience is fantastic. Today on a Monday before going to the Nelson Museum my cousin and I had lunch at Brown and Loe outdoors. This was her first time and she loved it. Started with a bottle of 'Prost' Mosel Riesling, crisp and refreshing then split the Ham and Pear sandwich of smoked pit ham, pork belly, sliced pear with herbed aioli on a pressed ciabatta, nice and crispy. A group of Argentina soccer fans dressed in their blue and white colors sang and danced for all of our entertainment. It was amusing.

Best meat loaf anywhere. Great personal service. Thanks…read moreOlivia. Atmosphere: New York, Chicago, SF, (and of course authentic KC)

We were staying in the Ambassador Hotel so we had one dinner and one breakfast here. For dinner, we…read morestarted with the Brussels Sprouts appetizer. If you had a bite with the sauce they were very tasty, but otherwise they just tasted like burnt sprouts. My husband had the pork shoulder which was very tender and he enjoyed it a lot. I had the crab cake sandwich with fries which was also very good. The portions were huge! I also had the Lychee Spritzer which tasted like drinking juice straight from a lemon. I didn't finish it. For breakfast I had the 2 eggs with potatoes , bacon, and toast. Everything was good. Service was quick and friendly. The restaurant is a bit upscale, but also casual. During dinner, every man in the restaurant was wearing shorts.

The dining area felt cozy and a bit luxurious. The ribeye with steak fries and green beans was…read moredelicious but it was pretty pricey. On the bright side, service was attentive and friendly since they went out of their way to refill water glasses even when it's not even close to empty.

Homesteader was EXACTLY what we needed, having just landed in KC - hungry and hyped! We both…read moreordered the Farmer's Breakfast - you pick 4 of everything. Eggs, bacon, toast, French Toast, fruit - everything delicious, flavourful, and served nice and hot! Angie was a LOVELY server and we dug the whole vibe. This former Western Union building is the perfect location for an eatery in the Garment District in KC. This much good food for $13?!? C'mon, this is why you identify as a Homesteader.

Excellent experience for breakfast…read more We found parking across the street in a paid lot, but when you enter, there is a QR code to validate for free parking. We had 8 in our party with no reservation but they quickly cleared some tables and made room for us. I had the chicken and waffles and absolutely loved them. The waffles were fluffy yet crispy. The chicken was a boneless thigh which I love. The staff is friendly, the food is great and the service was fast. I would definitely recommend.

Best fried chicken in the city. Sometimes tough ti get a reservation but definitely worth it…read more The cocktails were delicious and again would highly recommend the fried chicken for first time visitors. The vibes are just what you expect from a southern cookout spot, absolutely amazing!

I am still genuinely befuddled at this Friday night dinner experience…read more I came in for a celebratory Hurricane since I'd heard these were great (and we loved their cocktails the last time) and a bite. The place was pretty empty which was unusual; the last time we came in I think was in December and it was slammed! It turns out they aren't serving alcohol right now (apparently an ownership change? I didn't get the full scoop) so that was the first let-down. So fine - I'll just have a bowl of the gumbo. For $29?! And some biscuits. The gumbo comes out in a cracked bowl with a cracked plate underneath and the 3 little crawfish on top are refrigerator cold. Granted, the actual gumbo was pretty solid with the right amount of heft and spice and depth, but even then the rice had some hard pieces in it like it was old. The biscuits aren't anything to write home about and the butter is just meh. I wouldn't spend my carbs there. On top of all that, the waitress literally couldn't be bothered that I existed. I had to pry to get a drink menu (which is when I found out they weren't serving any), I couldn't get any eye contact from her or any kind of friendliness, she asked me if I wanted them to "heat it up" when I told her about the crawfish, and then brought my bill when I hadn't even finished dinner without bothering to ask if I wanted any dessert. And on top of that, there was no mention at all about the dinner issues or any apology whatsoever. I don't need or want a meal comped but for over $40 for a bowl of gumbo and some biscuits (+ tax, tip, etc) I at least expect some acknowledgement or "hey, here's something nice we can do for you". We really enjoyed the last time we were here and this was a genuinely jarring experience compared to that. The place looks pretty rough right now - maybe this is one of those places that has the right vibe in the dark, but nothing felt right about it today, and I'm afraid I can't (won't) recommend it again.