I recently visited The Russell and it easily became one of my favorite lunch spots in Kansas City. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and full of character, with rustic details and antique decor that make it feel inviting the moment you walk in. You can tell a lot of thought went into creating the space. What really sets this place apart is the wood-fired cooking. Everything is prepared over Missouri hickory and oak, and you can truly taste the difference. The food has this incredible smoky depth that makes every bite feel elevated and intentional. I also love that they source ingredients from local farmers, which really comes through in how fresh and vibrant everything tastes. The menu feels seasonal, thoughtful, and well-executed. The food itself is not only beautifully presented, but packed with flavor. Every dish I tried was cooked perfectly and left a lasting impression. They're open for lunch, and they also offer catering from casual office lunches to full events. I've heard amazing things about their charcuterie boards as well. If you're looking for a unique, high-quality lunch experience in Kansas City, I highly recommend checking out The Russell. It's truly a hidden gem. FOLLOW on Instagram and TikTok To see video review @NeyanVentures read more

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I ordered the salmon salad from Russell through DoorDash while staying in a hotel, and the food itself was really good. The highlight was the salmon. It was a full, nicely cooked piece with great flavor, not a small portion tossed in as an afterthought. The salad had fresh greens, avocado, egg, and plenty of nuts and toppings that made it feel filling and well put together. My only issue was the packaging. The salad container was left fully open inside the bag, and the bag was stapled shut. I did not realize there were staples and cut my hand opening it. Because I was in a hotel and had put a few small items in the bag, they ended up falling right onto the exposed salad when I opened it. For delivery orders, a closed container and a safer seal would make a big difference. Food quality was excellent though, and I would order again, just hoping for better delivery packaging next time. read more

The Russell - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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The Russell has amazing food! It is a great spot to go for lunch. I went for lunch the other day and got the Bibb Salad and bag of BBQ chips. read more

The Russell - Grilled Chicken Bibb - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Late review: Recently, I heard a lot about this restaurant on Main Street. I ended up checking out this place for lunch with one of my friend. First impression entering this restaurant, it looked like an old school one with real wooden tables (vintage vibes ngl). This place filled up real quick in no time. You have to order your food and pay first, they'll bring your food to your table. I ordered a steak chimi sandwich for me which came with chips. Steak chimi (Grilled tenderloin, gorgonzola aioli, arugula, chimichurri on grilled baguette) was sooo delicious especially the steak was tender and it just hit the spot with chimichurri sauce. Looking forward to check out other things sometime soon! read more

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It's a great place for a nice meal with friends, a lunch date, an evening out with hubby, so many occasions. Food is excellent, great atmosphere. Mid level upscale - just a classy place to pick when you want something you can count on that never fails in taste, service or anything else. Try the Russell. read more

Ya know what? I'm upping this review to a five. The decor is still a lot for me, and every once in a while I think it can be pricey, but damn. The salads here get me every time. When I say that, what I mean is that I legitimately think about their food and when I can go back and eat another salad. When do you crave a salad? It's the only salad I've ever eaten where I dream of when I can return to enjoy it again and if that doesn't deserve top marks then what does? The bottom line is that The Russell has been around now for a while and it has EARNED it's spot as a top lunch destination in KC. I'll continue to go here when I can, and I'll always recommend it for folks visiting. read more

If you're into rustic, Wild West vibes and oldschool decor that brings on a wave of nostalgia, this is definitely the place to check out!!! My husband and I went in for our anniversary lunch, and it absolutely lived up to the occasion. Located within the American Insurance building near downtown, this spot is a bit of a hidden gem serving freshly grilled meat/fish and burgers dishes. We ordered the half chicken, which was grilled perfectly. It was juicy, tender, and flavorful especially with the fresh chimichurri sauce on it. The tortillas on the side felt like an afterthought, but the dish overall was a solid 9/10 from me. My husband went with the Russell burger with wheat beer, which was meaty and satisfying. The patty was cooked just right, and the fresh arugula gave it a nice peppery taste. He also got a bowl of the beef and vegetable soup, which was warm and really comforting. The restaurant was pretty quiet when we visited, so the service was quick and smooth. The staff was friendly, attentive, and happy to answer our questions. Overall, we had a great experience. The food was high quality, and the atmosphere made us feel special!! Parking Tip - there's plenty of parking behind the building, which is a big plus if you're planning to visit on a weekend. read more

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This steak salad was very fresh and healthy. Lots of tender steak pieces. Service was outstanding and what a beautiful ambiance. read more

The Russell - Steak & Greens - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I initially started off with an appetizer at a restaurant in Westport, the owner recommended me to come to a lunch spot that he owned on main! They convinced me that it was the best spot in town, Sewer immediately came over here to the Russell. Absolutely amazing experience! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm and attentive. The steaks were cooked to perfection--tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Every side dish complemented the meal beautifully, and the atmosphere made it a perfect place to relax and enjoy great food. You can tell the chefs take real pride in what they do. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this spot to all my friends! read more

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I love the rustic energy in here. Staff was super courteous and hospitable. Food was on point. You can't ask for more when you come here. We got the Russell salad - has chopped brisket, arugula, goddess dressing, olives, onion, tomato, and a piece of rosemary on top for the aromatics. Great touch. We literally devoured the entire bowl and didn't leave anything. Staff recommended the voodoo chips and we appreciated this amazing recommendation. It honestly complimented the salad extremely well. They have a whole bunch of soups, salad sandwiches that when we looked at the tables, we were like "we gotta try that next!" We got glass of Chardonnay, which was actually smooth and strong. Exactly what you want from a white wine. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for fresh ingredients, great service, and a good time. Thanks, back to corporate work The Russell! read more

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I thought the food was pretty good, I'd definitely try other items but I didn't get the option to order fried or grilled chicken and the cashier wasn't very friendly or patient. They were very busy so I understand they wanted us to get our order in but this was my first time and I wish they had been a bit more accommodating. I still enjoyed the ambiance with the rustic and antique decor, plus the salad was very tasty! read more

The Russell - Crunchy Fried Chicken Bibb Salad - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This review is for late lunch for two on a weekday in mid April. service: The hospitality was uniformly outstanding. Everyone was enthusiastic, helpful, and professional. The team made the visit fun and interesting. bar: Handful of well thought out beer and wine choices. I drank Boulevard Space Camper (can, $6.25 as of April 2025). food: My wife's three tacos were spectacular ($16). We suspect that's brisket in there from their smoker? The meat was just that great. My Chicken Bibb (salad, with grilled bird, $17) was also amazing. That's avocado, bacon, cashews, and shaved parm in there! details: As all Yelpers report, the space is warm, welcoming, and wonky. Great music, without being distracting. Some street parking and more parking 'round back. Don't miss the bakery options, which are simply stunning. read more

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Food: Tasty, seasoned and well balanced. I ordered the salmon salad bowl and also a slice of carrot cake. I loved the presentation but be careful when eating bc the bowl almost flipped over lol. Service: Kind, quick and helpful. This is an order at the register, sit down and they will bring your food type of restaurant. Staff were kind and cleaned up very fast. Ambiance : High end, rustic, chic. Very instagram-able and cute for pictures. Cute for a first date or girls lunch. The bathroom especially was super cute. I would love to come back. read more

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This is a quaint restaurant just minutes from Crown Ctr, Westport and The Plaza. The decor is fresh and reminiscent at the same time with period pieces strewn throughout the decor. The staff is friendly and helpful providing menu guidance. We went for lunch and enjoyed the ambiance and food. My only issue was my salmon was slightly dry, however my daughter had the salmon BLT and said it was perfection. read more

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I loved the atmosphere! Really cool place! I will be returning for my lunch breaks without a doubt! The Russel Burger was decent yet I felt like I consumed an entire weeks worth of sodium! So I felt terrible after the burger. I'm sure others are fine with eating like that so it's probably just me. I really want to try their ribeye and they do have vegan cookies at times which they mentioned that they post on their website their bakery options for the week!! I didn't know that so be sure to check their website to see updates on their bakery options! If you're looking to establish a good eating experience with someone I'd highly recommend The Russel. I myself would use this as a choice for a quick date or just some time to make the situation feel special..for that special person. (I will be updating review/rating with further visits and tastings) read more

The Russell - The Russel burger on ciabatta - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Cute little spot located in between the Crossroads and Plaza area. Perfect for lunch dates, meetings, solo dining- you name it. Honestly it was hard choosing just one item from the menu because it all looked and sounded so good. We ended up choosing the crispy chicken cobb salad and the chicken sandwich. Both excellent. Chicken was crunchy and salad was perfectly dressed with all the different textures you would want in a good salad. The chicken sandwich was so juicy and moist, smeared with delicious aioli. For dessert we couldn't pass up the oatmeal pie, aka "whoopie pie". All the food was excellent! 5/5 stars. Perfect for that "I'm feeling a salad/sandwich kind of meal", but in an elevated way. read more

The Russell - Oatmeal pie - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Great place for lunch. The red pepper soup was delightful and the chimi steak sandwich delicious.

This is one of my fave spots in the city. I popped in with a friend from out of town for a late lunch. It's always on point- the service, ambiance and food. This restaurant uses local ingredients so the menu changes often. One of the things I really like about this place is that you have lots of healthy options. And you can get an adult beverage with your meal. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. If you have a sweet tooth, you must save room for dessert. The item I'm crushing on now is the mushroom toast. OMG - it's incredible. The types of mushrooms change depending on the season but they are so meaty, tender and flavorful. And the truffle cheese takes it up another notch. My friend didn't like ricotta but she loved the toast. I could eat it every day. I'd go back everyday just for the mushroom toast. They also offer Sammy's, salads, full entrees (rack of lamb & ribeye), soups and a kids menu. Tip: it can get pretty busy during the lunch hour. And they do not take reservations. read more

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I ordered lunch for 6 on Monday at 4:30pm to be delivered on Tuesday at 11:45. It did not arrive until 12:30 and when I tried to call the restaurant it was always busy. $140 plus for good food but poor service and delivery. read more

Stellar lunch spot! The inside is rustic and cozy with plenty of seating available inside and a handful of tables outside as well. Order out the counter and get a vintage license plate to let staff know where to bring your order. The salmon bowl was amazing - all fresh ingredients and the salmon was cooked perfectly. They have a great dessert selection as well - I resisted this time, but can't wait to come back and try a few! read more

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I got the chicken sandwich, it was good but the burger was better. I loved the environment though!

Would definitely recommend this place! First thing I noticed when walking in was how GOOD it smelled, a good precursor for our food. My sister got the Roasted Root salad and I got the Russel burger. Both were 10/10. And loved that they didn't have a boring side salad. Definitely worth a repeat visit to try some more of the menu! read more

The Russell - Russel Burger - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Love this place. Farm to table concept, with rustic decor. They a selection of bakery items as well. A small menu, but it seems like they've perfected each thing. You order at the register and find your seat, they'll bring your meal over. Got the salmon bowl, which came this amazing, thick cut of salmon over a bed of hearty greens, veggies and quinoa. It was filling, flavorful, and so fresh. Will definitely be back. read more

The Russell - Salmon bowl - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Best hamburger I've ever eaten!!! Think about it until I find myself in there. The pastry is absolutely delightful!! They are fast and kind read more

Decided to dine here for an early lunch date with the girls, due to the selection of food on their menu. Lots of healthy options such as salads, grilled half chicken, and their quinoa bowls. We didn't want anything that would be heavy although they do serve burgers and sandwiches. I was completely thrown off on how the establishment works. (In a good way) For starters you seat yourself and when your ready to order you walk up to the cashier and place your order and pay for your food all in one. That method was perfect due to us not having to split the check up, everyone covered their own tab. The set up inside the restaurant was so unique, very old time Wild West feel. I will definitely be back to try other things on the menu. read more

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Food, the service and the ambience were all amazing. This place has such a cool vibe. I will definitely be back.

My wife and I stopped here for the first time. It has a rustic and clean decor. The staff were very pleasant. The food was great and fast to the table. We enjoyed the bowl. read more

The Russell - The Russell and the Sumac bowls - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This is a 180 from what it use to be. Charming, rustic, and in the evening it can even be intimate. Which is my favorite time of day to go, it just hits different. I forget I'm across the street from a car dealerships and Costco. Oversized leather chairs, reclaimed wood, brick and wood as it's an older building ,pillows, gold light that just hugs everything gently. I can't get over the day to night difference. One thing that did not change is the menu. Which is consistently delicious. Above average pricing that I pay for lunch but average for dinner. Staff are wonderful, I like the walk up order pay and it arrives timely. Small parking lot in the front, but I'm not sure if the parking behind them is for them or another business. Street parking as well. So tasty and worth a visit. read more

The Russell - Salmon Avocado toast - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

If you don't love dining while sitting on hard, uncomfortable wooden chairs, try to commandeer one of the very few tables on the wall to the right of the door with a cushioned bench on the wall side, or one of the few along the wall to the left of the door with actual stuffed "living room" chairs! It's pretty much self-serve, as you stand at the counter to order your food, get glasses for the beverages, go fill them up, and finally get to sit down to wait for your food to be brought to the table. Then you start going for beverage refills...more on that later... I had the Russell Burger, which was stacked so high I couldn't get it in my mouth, and while it was good, with interesting toppings (Gouda cheese, balsamic caramelized onions, and arugula, none of which I could single out), on a brioche bun that had a big black burn on the tops. All of that makes it difficult to squeeze it down to bite-size, and it's very messy...you'll have truffle aioli and meat juice all over you hands, so grab lots of napkins BEFORE you start eating! Although there is no small "side salad" on the menu, they do have one; just ask for it. It's an interesting mix of cucumber, celery, greens, and what I think was feta cheese. Because I asked for it with my burger, it was less expensive than it would be on its own. You'll get in some exercise throughout your meal because their beverage glasses aren't very big, and if you want tea, fruit and cucumber infused water, or just plain water, all the refill jugs are far across the very large room that is the restaurant. I think among the three of us, we collectively made six trips for refills, taking turns. I liked that part about as much as I liked the hard wooden chairs! And I wasn't impressed enough with any of the food we had to go back. read more

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The beet salad, which came with sweet potatoes was very good. I asked for cheese on the side. Good high-quality and they make accommodations. The decor was also very special and different. They give you license plates instead of numbers. read more

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Words cannot do this place justice. My co-worker and I travel 1-3 times a week and I have been to several countries and nearly every state & major city in the USA. This burger changed my life. This is the single greatest burger ever. It dethroned the mac & cheese burger I had in Korea in 2017. My co-worker said his brisket sandwich is the best he's ever had as well. The staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly. The ambience is casual and just a good time. If you find yourself local. COME HERE AND TRY THE RUSSELL BURGER!!! read more

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Top five favorite places to eat in Kansas City. Every detail from the front counter to the bathrooms was thought out and fits their vibe. Food is cooked on an open fire which is very unique. All breads are baked in house. The staff is beyond nice and the table markers are old license plates. How cute! read more

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The best. I have tried so many different menu options and everything is always on point. I have never left disappointed. From salads to tacos, there is a little bit of something for everyone, including bomb*ss desserts and cookies. The atmosphere is unique and I like the untraditional seating. It gets a little bit loud so I would not recommend work meetings but it's really not a deal breaker. I have also frequently ordered catered lunches from them and they are always quality, fresh and a crowd pleaser - which is hard to do with boxed lunches. 10/10 all around! read more

I love the food here. It's warm, nourishing, comforting, satisfying, it's all the things. Roasted veggies and perfectly grilled meat, the chicken is so tender and juicy. The food is an absolute must try but as much as I love the food, I love the space as well. This place reminds me of someone's rustic vacation cabin nestled in the mountains. Every time I walk in I'm immediately enamored with the smallest details of the decor and completely forget I'm in the city. Sitting down for lunch with a friend feels familiar and cozy. It's not sterile and doesn't feel like a restaurant, it feels like a retreat. It's the sort of place that draws you in and beckons you to linger...and visit the dessert counter. read more

The Russell - Green pear and chicken salad - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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After 3 days of intensive barbecue eating, we all wanted salads. The Russell served us well. The salads are very fresh and tasty. One of us ordered a BLT that was delicious. We had carrot cake for dessert. Also very good. The ambiance was thrift store funky and suited the food well. The staff was very friendly. read more

The food here is amazing!!! We tried 3 different sandwiches, the turkey club, chicken sandwich on ciabata and steak chimi, all were amazing. Upgraded the sides on 2 of them, got the fried potatoes and salad. The upgrade charge is $4. They were good but I would skip the upgrade next time to focus on the main dish. The cookies were also amazing. Can't wait to go back and try something else. read more

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Grabbed a late lunch here on a date day. I'm not picky, so we asked what the woman at the register recommended and followed her lead. My husband got the cheeseburger with chips and I got the pear salad with salmon. The salmon was delish! Had an awesome crust from it being grilled. The burger was very good too. No complaints! read more

The Russell - Cheeseburger - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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The food is always amazing! There's construction around that makes it an "do I really wanna go". But the food makes out worth it. It's decently priced quality food! read more

The Russell - Salmon Bowl - Salad Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

We got lunch to go for three. The salads are delicious- we added salmon - made it a meal. Very filling - actually had 2 meals each! Highly recommend! read more

Unique and exciting cuisine. A quaint eatery in middle of town. The service is excellent, with some fabulous wood fired entrees. And wait until you see the desserts! Hard to pick which one you will enjoy! read more