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The Savoy

4.0 (187 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Classy
Live music
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Jennifer O.

Tremendous date spot-- 1903 aesthetic! We were seated at Harry Truman's favorite table. "The President's Booth" Romantic vibe, great service, full bar, fresh seafood-- loved the duck fat French fries appetizer. Restaurant closed early for members of the Argentina team's families staying at the Savoy for a post-game event. We were not rushed out and hung out watching staff set up for their late night event.

Avocado Toast
Tom D.

Since 1903, this space has been home to the Savoy Grill, located within the historic Savoy Hotel. The Savoy Hotel holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating hotel in the United States west of the Mississippi River (until its closure for renovations in 2016) and is now part of the Hilton Tapestry Collection. Originally built in 1888 by the owners of the Arbuckle Coffee Company, the property opened in 1889 as the Hotel Thorne and was renamed the Hotel Savoy in 1894. A major renovation in 1903 added the west wing, creating space for the Savoy Grill--now the oldest continuously operating restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri. Over the years, it has welcomed notable guests, including President Harry S. Truman, along with Presidents Harding, Ford, and Reagan. As guests of the Savoy, we were eager to experience breakfast in this storied dining room--and we're very glad we did. Though the restaurant was not busy when we arrived at 9:00 a.m., we were greeted by Brooke, who served as both hostess and server, and seated at a two-top in the center of the room. The Savoy exudes class. While undeniably historic, its finishes and presentations are polished and refined, conveying a distinctly upscale sensibility (note the coffee cup and plating in my photos). We ordered the Smoked Salmon on a toasted Everything Bagel and the Avocado Toast. Both dishes were beautifully presented, made with high-quality ingredients, and thoroughly delicious--clear evidence of a serious kitchen. The coffee, Lavazza Dark Roast, was outstanding, something that is too often overlooked in restaurant dining. The interior itself is a marvel. You are aware of its age and history, yet the overall feel is contemporary rather than stuffy or worn. The space has been meticulously cared for, with thoughtfully updated lighting that highlights the rich dark wood and the 123-year-old murals adorning the walls. Tiffany glass windows and Art Deco lamps complete the effect beautifully. We also glanced at the evening dinner menu, which looked equally impressive (see photos posted by other reviewers on Yelp). I highly recommend the Savoy Grill. It offers a truly unique dining experience--one that honors its remarkable past while delivering contemporary cuisine in a spectacular and timeless setting.

Brunch menu
Monte' J.

First time having brunch here, the staff, of cours,e were amazing I ordered the brunch Burger it was a 5 out of five the bun was nice and soft it was a Smashburger had really good flavor nice and good crunch and chew to the bacon really fulfilling the duck fat fries that came with the burger and an amazing texture and crunch to them. My wife ordered the prime rib sandwich with the duck fat fries. The prime rib was full of flavor, the sourdough bread had a good chew to it, the fries, of course, were amazing as well, and they have great portion sizes. I would give it a four out of five. We had an order of cinnamon rolls to share. I will give it a three and a half out of 5. reasonable size, whatever they put on top of the cinnamon roll was the star of the show, was the center of the cinnamon roll, of course, being where you get the biggest bang for your buck on the cinnamon rolls. I really enjoyed that portion of it. My wife also had a Bloody Mary there for the first time. She really enjoyed it, she said it was very interesting, it had good flavor, and that it had to kill in it, she gave it a 5 out of five. Overall, I've been here for dinner, but never for brunch. I'll definitely be coming back to try a couple of other things on the brunch menu

Smoked Salmon
Celine D.

Stayed at the hotel and wanted to try out the restaurant. The interior is beautiful and felt so classic yet warm. The service was amazing as well! Food portions were huge and honestly worth the price. The quality, portion, and plating added to it! The smoked salmon plate was recommended to me by the host, and I am so glad he did because it was GOOD. The cocktails are also delicious, loved the early grey cocktail!

In the hotel area
Felicia W.

This historic hotel & grill restaurant is a feast not only for the palate but also for the eyes. There is so much detail in the dining and bar area offering a wonderful ambiance. The service is friendly and welcoming. There is a nice offering t of cocktails and wine as well as mocktails. I ordered the Winter salad which had such refreshing flavors and well as the Norwegian salmon which was prepared to perfection.

Oysters on the half shell, all the way from Prince Edward Island, Canada
Dustin E.

We had a great night here at the Savoy! First, we had some wonderful drinks at the bar during happy hour. I enjoyed three oysters from Prince Edward Island, which were delicious. We then moved over to our table which we had reserved on OpenTable and our server, Mae, took great care of us. My wife had the steak frittes, which was skirt steak and absolutely outstanding fries! I had the ribeye, which was a little overcooked and a little too charred on the outside for my liking. They also put some weird sauce on it, which I did not ask for. But it was very good. I would've preferred it without the sauce. But I was not going to send a $74 steak back. We're pretty sure the house steak sauce that came with the steak frittes had crack in it. We were both blown away!! Never have we had a steak sauce that good!!! We both especially liked the Caesar salad, which actually had anchovies. Delicious! We had to run to the theater and enjoyed part of a show at MTH. Then we came back to the Savoy and were blessed to be taken care of by Mackenzie. She may be the best server we have ever had the pleasure of experiencing. I ordered a bottle of wine and my wife had some delicious cider from Austin Texas. It was a wonderful experience and we love this restaurant. We hope to return. We had a less than pleasant experience with the hotel, but I will review them separately.

Sara C.

The 21c Kansas City Museum Hotel has sadly been purchased by Hilton, who have removed almost all of the amazing art from the premises. However, The Savoy restaurant remains, luckily. We ate breakfast at The Savoy when we were staying at the 21c Hotel (RIP). The decor of the restaurant was fun, kitschy, and interesting. Our table was by a giant red penguin statue with fancy uplighting. Even the plates are fancy here, with floral and lattice designs to give your eggs and toast a little pizzaz. So as I mentioned, we had breakfast at The Savoy. I ordered the Eggs Benedict and my husband had just some over easy eggs and a salad. The food was good, but "eggs are eggs" as George Constanza once said. So they were well cooked and everything but not anything out of this world. What blew us away, though, was the ambiance and the service. That's worth going back for just for that. I'm not a huge breakfast fan, so I think next time I'm there, I will go at lunch or dinner time.

Prime petite filet
Taylor K.

Absolutely delicious! Beautiful, historic, vintage restaurant. Service was top notch. The chef delivered every dish which was a thoughtful touch. We ordered the stuffed medjool dates, prime petite filet, campo lindo chicken, and a side of the maple glazed root vegetables. The cocktails were deliciously crafted and the presentation matched the restaurant's vibe. The best part was the carrot cake for dessert. We were blown away! I would say it's the best carrot cake in Kansas City hands down!

Affogato - eggnog ice cream and ginger cookie
Meghan W.

We had some of the best service we've ever had at The Savoy last weekend. Our server was attentive to anything we could need, was patient with our son who was a bit out of sorts that evening, and helped us stay on time to make it to the Nutcracker performance. The crab fingers were the sleeper hit of the meal. How fun and innovative! Seafood is a hard dish to get right, and KC isn't the place you usually seek out seafood. Having crab fingers with a beer would be a a dream meal! The oxtail was also delicious and the rolls. The Earl Gray tart was our favorite dessert. I also loved the clever drinks - an original from the early years of the restaurant and a classic twist.

Torchon of foie gras
Gema A.

My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here at The Savoy and surprisingly - it was my first time here. They offered a New Year's Eve four course meal and I was extremely excited to finally give this historic restaurant a try. The ambiance of The Savoy is extravagant and filled with lots of character. Being that it was our first time here, our waiter filled us in on the rich history behind the restaurant and hotel. The service was extremely fast and one of the best services I have ever received. The hospitality was definitely there and it definitely does not go unnoticed. Now although we had the four course NYE menu, there are some items i've had that are similar and comparable to their normal menu. For the first course I chose the beef tartare and to be honest, this was my first time trying tartare and it had a very good flavor but I just feel that tartare is not for me. Something about eating 'raw' beef didn't sit right in my mind, definitely not the restaurant's fault by any means! My partner ordered the foie gras and the foie gras was very tasty but I felt that the buttered toast overpowered the taste of the foie gras. For my second course, I ordered the lobster raviolo and this was super super tasty. The lobster was perfectly cooked and I definitely wouldn't mind just eating an entire dish of this for dinner. By my third course, I was already feeling myself getting full but I couldn't stop there. The filet mignon was cooked medium rare and had very good flavor. My only complaint was that it was a little under lukewarm.. made me wonder if it had died while making its way over to our table. The brussel sprouts were a good pairing and and the potatoes were my favorite thing to eat! Finally, I ended with the hazelnut gateau and this wasn't overly sweet, it definitely hit the spot after everything I ate. Would love to come back during their happy hour!

Excellent Rhône GSM
Bret B.

This restaurant is in the KC 21c and I have dined here a few times over the last several years. I stay at 21c from time to time. 21c is a unique chain of nice hotels mostly in mid size southern cities and others, and have a big love and presence of tasteful art. This overflows into the restaurant which has a cozy, dark and inviting space. That is hard to pull off. The service here is professional. Everything I have ordered here has been good. They take pride in wine offerings. Great bar. No sports. Only art like movies. I would prefer sports as would a lot of people. On this night I had an excellent Rhône GSM, unique hamburger (very good) and Caesar (below average like salad from bag).

Lamb shank, porchetta, trout
Haley W.

The Savoy at 21c is a hidden gem of a find in the Downtown KC area. Set in an old historic hotel with an eclectic bit of modern art as the background, this place hits all the right spots for a fantastic evening. As usual, we started off with a round of cocktails. They have a nice selection including your classic cocktails and then also a seasonal menu, and of course wine selection. For appetizers we started with the oysters which were definitely fresh. We couldn't pass up the Parker house rolls which were perfect, and then we also had the duck pate with the cherry mostarda. All of our mains were absolute perfection, we couldn't decide which we liked better. We ordered the walleye, the lamb shank and the porchetta. Truly all three were fabulous and expertly seasoned without being too much or too rich. For dessert we finished off with coffee which comes from a local shop in the crossroads called Marcell, and paired it with the coconut panna cotta with passion fruit. Yum. Overall 5/5 stars. Service was on point, drinks and food were delivered on time and ambiance was perfect. Definitely recommend this place if you are looking for a great meal. (Next time I'll be back to sit at the bar and try their burger)

Maggie C.

I'll have to try their food eventually, this review is for their bar only. Sat at their bar for a nightcap on a Saturday night at around 8. We were looking for a more quiet place, and this was an excellent choice. Went with their fig cocktail which was delicious! The only complaint I have is that my drink was a pretty small pour. The fig liquor was caramel-y, and really quite lovely. Bartenders were great and asked us questions to ensure we got what we wanted. 14$ a cocktail so I expected a bigger pour..

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Fantastic dinner. Next time I have family or friends in town, that's where I'm taking them.

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