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1. The Capital Grille - Kansas City
4.7
Exceptional(4696)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 147 times today
The Capital Grille in Kansas City is a top-choice for special occasions. Known for their expertly prepared steaks, the restaurant creates a memorable dining experience. Reviews rave about the fantastic service, amazing food, and the special touches for celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries. As one reviewer said, 'Nothing about this restaurant disappoints. I choose The Capital Grill when we have a special occasion.'
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2. Ocean Prime - Kansas City
4.8
Exceptional(1466)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Kansas City
Booked 134 times today
Located at 46 Penn Centre, adjacent to Kansas City's iconic Country Club Plaza, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments , Clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed. We appreciate your cooperation.
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3. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City
4.5
Awesome(7511)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 144 times today
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood in Kansas City is a special occasion spot, with numerous reviews praising the excellent service and food. It's a place where guests celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events. As one reviewer put it, 'The food was delicious and the attention we received was just as expected.' The restaurant's ambiance is also highly rated, described as both upscale and inviting. The staff is accommodating, making every guest feel special.
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4. Eddie V's - Kansas City
4.8
Exceptional(3365)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Kansas City
Booked 128 times today
Eddie V's in Kansas City is a prime destination for special occasions. With reviews praising the attentive service, excellent ambiance, and delicious food, it's a place that makes memories. Customers have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events at Eddie V's, with the staff going above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable. The seafood flown in from pristine waters and the premium hand-carved steaks add to the luxurious dining experience.
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5. Gram & Dun
4.7
Exceptional(4663)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 91 times today
Gram & Dun brings culinarily-driven fare, while paying special attention to pairing food with libations. It's a place “for the people” where you can relax and enjoy the neighborhood vibe while we test theories of food, drink and the evolution of good times. Our local owners and staff bring a unique, modern environment to this ideal Plaza location where we have revived the best patio in town, making Gram & Dun an enticing landmark for locals and visitors alike. In addition, Gram & Dun honors the traditional by bringing revered dishes to the forefront and adding our own special touch, and welcomes seasonality as the year progresses, all in an effort to provide the best to patrons with exquisite taste. Gram & Dun: sophisticated, soulful and crafted.
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6. Seasons 52 - Kansas City
4.7
Exceptional(5101)
Price: Expensive
• American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 76 times today
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.
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7. JJ's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1811)
Price: Expensive
• American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 50 times today
Contrary to popular belief, JJ's Restaurant is not named for popular owner Jimmy Frantzé. In 1985, Jimmy purchased JJ Malane's from his former business partner and the saloon's namesake. Malane's went away, but JJ's remained, and a West Plaza fine dining icon was born. Jimmy invested his enthusiasm and passion for exceptional contemporary American food, steaks and wine to build one of the finest restaurants in Kansas City just a block west of the Country Club Plaza. He helped create an environment that attracted and kept one of the most professional staffs in the region. He inspires so much loyalty that when the new JJ's reopened 18 months after a 2013 fateful fire, almost all of his staff re-joined him.
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8. The Melting Pot - Kansas City
4.6
Exceptional(3734)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 126 times today
At The Melting Pot, fun is cooked up fondue style, creating an out of the ordinary dining experience. You'll discover all the ingredients for a perfect evening, including attentive service, private tables, & an atmosphere of casual elegance. In addition to the cheese & chocolate fondues which have made The Melting Pot famous, they offer a fine selection of beef, chicken, seafood, & vegetarian entrees, as well as an exceptional wine list & a full bar. You may enjoy a romantic evening for two, a special occasion with fifty of your closest friends, a dining experience to impress your boss, or a night out with the family. Whatever the occasion, an evening at The Melting Pot is always a celebration. Call directly to inquire about the Romance Packages in The Melting Pot’s private celebration booths for two.
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9. Buca di Beppo - Kansas City
4.0
Excellent(1701)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Kansas City
Booked 23 times today
If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Kansas City, MO then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. In the heart of the Plaza Shopping District is Kansas City, MO's favorite Italian restaurant. Known for our family style portions, you'll know that no matter the size of your appetite, you won't be going home hungry! We want all of our guests to feel like family, so we feed them like family! Even though we serve hundreds of delicious Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas every day for lunch and dinner, everyone in Kansas City keeps coming back for more. Our semi-private dining rooms are perfect for celebrations and we offer amazing catering options for every occasion. Come in to Buca for a meal today and see why we're the best Italian restaurant in Kansas City. No one knows authentic Italian food better than us! Make your dining and catering reservations today!
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10. American Slang Modern Brasserie
2.8
(147)
Price: Moderate
• French • Kansas City
American Slang Modern Brasserie is a totally unexpected fun, vibrant, modern and approachable 200-seat restaurant and 35-seat bar that has been surprising and delighting savvy diners as well as discerning Kansas City ‘foodies’ since summer, 2017. Dramatically designed dining and bar spaces are ‘fresh’ by day and ‘minimalist’ by night, this is where ‘local’ collides with ‘European’ in a compelling and engaging way. Plus there are flexible private dining areas available for special occasions and events from 20 – 100. Seasonal outdoor seating offers some of the best Country Club Plaza views around.To make Afternoon Tea reservations, guests may call 816-303-2945; only 48 hours notice is required.

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  • Phyllis
    Kansas City / Kansas •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Eddie V’s delivers. The room, the service and especially the food was absolutely amazing. A delightful dinner when you’re looking for something special. Highly recommend..
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    Eddie V's - Kansas CityPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Kansas City
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    4.8
  • MarkVIP
    Kansas City / Kansas •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We came for brunch on an early Sunday AM with our two boys (10, 13) and had a wonderful time/food. Great service and really good menu for both adults and kids. This has become a go to place for us when we do periodic visits to the plaza. Thanks!
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    Gram & DunPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Plaza / Brookside
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    4.7
  • Kim
    Kansas City / Kansas •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Jan 2025
    We thoroughly enjoyed our time at McCormick & Schmick’s on a busy Friday night. We were seated promptly in a comfy booth. We always enjoy the atmosphere of this restaurant with its lovely, backlit stained glass dome, beautiful deck/Asian inspired stain glass screen that separates the bar areas and the dining area, and large, Chihuly-like glass vases set on the second level surround. Even better than the ambiance, the food did not disappoint. We were both attracted to seafood pasta. My husband loved the scampi pasta and it looked decilious. I went on The Voyage - the lobster pasta plus a nicely made Caesar salad. Our seafood and pasta were perfectly cooked. If the pasta isn’t fresh, it comes very close and was a perfect al dente. Our server, Augustine, took great care of us without being intrusive. He made sure I liked anchovies when I ordered the Caesar (I do!) and kindly provided additional Parmesan cheese when we requested it. A great date night on the Plaza!
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    McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Plaza / Brookside
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    4.5
  • Jennifer
    Kansas City / Kansas •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Jan 2025
    This our 3rd trip to Ocean Prime celebrating our anniversary. Every time it has been excellent. Bree was our server and she was great! We both started with drinks. I tried the Berries n Bubbles and my husband had the Smoked Old Fashioned. I had the Lobster Bisque to start, and it was delicious. For our main entrees, I had the Wagyu filet and he had the Rib Eye. Both were cooked to perfection. We shared the Smoked Gouda tater tots and the corn. Since it was our anniversary we got to pick a dessert on the house. We have a tradition going back to the beginning of our marriage to always pick the creme brulee. And it was outstanding as well.
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    Ocean Prime - Kansas CityPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Kansas City
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    4.8
  • Bryan
    Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 2 Jan 2025
    The service was great and the food was amazing. It was a great way to start the new year and celebrate my wife’s birthday.
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    The Capital Grille - Kansas CityPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Plaza / Brookside
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    4.7

Discover best special occasions restaurants in Plaza / Brookside

Discover the perfect dining destinations for special occasions in Kansas City's vibrant Plaza/Brookside area. Whether you're celebrating a milestone birthday, an anniversary, or simply seeking an exceptional night out, the restaurants in this locale offer an array of options tailored to make any event memorable. Renowned for their impeccable service, exquisite cuisine, and inviting atmospheres, these establishments ensure every meal is a celebration. From expertly prepared seafood to sizzling steaks and wood-fired delicacies, the culinary variety caters to all tastes and preferences. Kansas City's dining scene shines particularly in these neighborhoods, where tradition meets contemporary flair, providing diners with experiences that are both authentic and innovative. Choose from these top-rated spots to enjoy a dining experience that combines great food, superb service, and a festive ambiance, making every special occasion extraordinary.

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