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A photo of The Gingerbread Holiday Pop-Up Bar at T-Mobile Center restaurant
1. The Gingerbread Holiday Pop-Up Bar at T-Mobile Center
(0)
Price: Moderate
• American • E. Kansas City
Booked 61 times today
Celebrate the season at The Gingerbread, Kansas City’s newest Holiday Pop-Up experience located at Konica Minolta Founders Club inside T-Mobile Center. Enjoy themed craft cocktails, delicious appetizers, and unique photo opportunities (complete with a gingerbread carousel). Arrive photo ready for this Insta-worthy experience! Each seating is 90-minutes. Must be 21 to enter. The Gingerbread is available for private event rentals Mondays through Wednesdays. For more information, email events@t-mobilecenter.com. Parking is free at The Gingerbread! Guests may park at the Kansas City Power & Light District garage, located at 151 E 13th St. Exchange your parking ticket for a validation upon arrival.
A photo of Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Power & Light District restaurant
2. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Power & Light District
4.8
Exceptional(383)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Kansas City
Booked 34 times today
Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!
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3. Tinsel Tavern at KC Live!
(0)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Kansas City
Booked 10 times today
Step into the festive magic of the season at Tinsel Tavern in Shark Bar – Kansas City's beach-themed Christmas pop-up bar! Enjoy this immersive winter wonderland decked out with twinkling lights and decor while sipping on creatively crafted themed cocktails guaranteed to fill you with holiday cheer.  Make your reservations today and join us for a laid-back, beachy holiday celebration. Santa hats, ugly sweaters and Hawaiian shirts encouraged!
A photo of Yard House - Kansas City, MO restaurant
4. Yard House - Kansas City, MO
5.0
Exceptional(556)
Price: Moderate
• American • Kansas City
Booked 14 times today
Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif; in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.
A photo of VOO Cocktail Lounge restaurant
5. VOO Cocktail Lounge
4.4
Awesome(113)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Kansas City
Booked 2 times today
After a few decades of dormancy, we’ve reimagined and revitalized the former Rendezvous as – VOO Lounge. Featuring rotaing musicans and performers every Friday and Saturday night, exclusive crafted & curated cocktails and a fully stocked bar. To see a list of who is performing Friday and Saturday night visit https://www.vookansascity.com/events. Complimentary 2 hour self parking in the Kansas City Marriott Downtown Garage or $15 valet parking available.
A photo of Tavernonna restaurant
6. Tavernonna
3.1
Good(698)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown / River Market
Booked 2 times today
Tavernonna celebrates the rich, varied history of Italian food, wine, and cocktails by using fresh, simple ingredients to create both traditional and contemporary dishes that entice the senses. Sourcing ingredients from local farms and vendors, and creates fresh pasta from scratch to be showcased throughout the menu, giving the restaurant a clear sense of its locality while honoring the distinctive ingredients rooted in Italy. The staples of every Tavernonna dish embody ambition, passion, heritage, creativity, style, and inspirational local culture and knowledge. Restaurant and hotel guests can anticipate playful dishes such as spaghetti all’amatriciana, brisket meatballs with black currants and roman gnocchi and house-made ravioli with goat cheese, tomato fondutta, and mint pesto.Valet parking is validated at Hotel Phillips for up to 2 hours for all Tavernonna patrons.
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7. County Road Ice House
4.5
Awesome(160)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • Downtown / River Market
Booked 6 times today
County Road Ice House is Kansas City's spot to eat world-class BBQ, drink ice cold drinks and hang out in a fun, energetic environment. A joint venture between Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que and Rockhill Restaurant Group, we take pride in being a Kansas City-based concept that incorporates smoked meats with delicious beverages.
A photo of Johnnie's Jazz Bar & Grille at The Power and Light District restaurant
8. Johnnie's Jazz Bar & Grille at The Power and Light District
3.9
Excellent(221)
Price: Expensive
• American • Kansas City
Booked 3 times today
The best place to see live music in Kansas City is Johnnie's Jazz Bar & Grille! Step back in time and into the future all at the same time! With live music, craft cocktails, and a delectable menu.
A photo of BRGR Kitchen + Bar - Power & Light restaurant
9. BRGR Kitchen + Bar - Power & Light
4.4
Awesome(3)
Price: Moderate
• Burgers • KC Power & Light District
BRGR Kitchen & Bar - Power & Light brings a fresh adaption of the most classic restaurant concept around to the Kansas City area. The burger was born and bred in America as a convenient way to eat on the go, but it’s grown up a bit, and has become our country’s favorite food. BRGR (the founders’ initials) is taking a bold step forward with this concept. The classic American foodie will enjoy a value-oriented culinary experience designed with an atmosphere and attitude that doesn't forget you’re a sophisticated eater. Hand-selected beers and wines as well as craft cocktails round out your experience and complement your meal. When you visit BRGR, you can expect great food, fresh ingredients, focused service, and a little reverence for classic American cuisine.
A photo of BarCentral restaurant
10. BarCentral
4.5
Awesome(1)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Kansas City
Booked 2 times today
Featuring Kansas City’s largest indoor video wall showing the most-popular televised events! BarCentral offers a relaxed atmosphere filled with fan-favorite libations and cuisine - just steps from all the most-popular downtown attractions.

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  • Joseph
    Kansas City / Kansas •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Always excellent. From the wait staff to the management, everyone is friendly, attentive, informative, and engaging. All the food is outstanding. With new menu items ever present, you are sure to be delighted. From the inexperienced sushi “virgin” to the connoisseur, your palette will be delighted every visit. Thank you Jen for entertaining us once again. Your are a beautiful person. Raul our waiter (this time) facilitated a memorable Happy Birthday. If you have never tried sushi, do not “try” some “somewhere”. Go to the best. Give it a try. If you do not like sushi from Blue Sushi Sake Grill, then you will not like it anywhere else. 😉
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    Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Power & Light DistrictPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Kansas City
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    4.8
  • Stephanie
    Kansas City / Kansas •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great experience. Amazing drinks and the live show with Shaun Munday was awesome!
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    VOO Cocktail LoungePrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Kansas City
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    4.4
  • Sherri
    Kansas City / Kansas •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Juan was a wonderful waiter. Loved the food and atmosphere.
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    Yard House - Kansas City, MOPrice: Moderate• American• Kansas City
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    5

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