Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in 39th St / Westport / Midtown

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1. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Westwood

4.6

Exceptional(313)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Kansas City

Booked 90 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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2. The Westside Local

4.9

Exceptional(1848)

Price: Moderate

• American • Kansas City

Booked 32 times today

The Westside Local is a beloved neighborhood gem, offering a unique blend of classy comfort food sourced locally. Reviewers rave about its 'charming', 'fun' ambiance and 'outstanding' food, praising the 'creatively crafted cocktails', 'fish & chips' and 'pork carnitas'. The restaurant's 'quaint, intimate' setting and 'beautiful outdoor courtyard' add to its appeal, making it a 'hidden treasure' in the heart of Kansas City.

3. Gram & Dun

4.7

Exceptional(4658)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 68 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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4. The Capital Grille - Kansas City

4.7

Exceptional(4681)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 122 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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5. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City

4.5

Awesome(7495)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 102 times today

Located in the heart of Kansas City's Plaza/Brookside neighborhood, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood is a neighborhood gem. Known for its exclusive yet inviting atmosphere and consistently excellent food and service, it's a go-to place for both locals and visitors. The menu boasts a variety of fresh seafood options and other dishes, including aged steaks and pasta. Reviewers often highlight the restaurant's ambiance, excellent service, and the phenomenal food. As one reviewer put it, 'This place is a GEM! Love the food, the atmosphere, the service.'

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6. Pierpont's at Union Station

4.8

Exceptional(5216)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 65 times today

Pierpont's at Union Station has been providing food and service as memorable as the historic setting since its inception in 1999. Named for railroad baron J.P. (Pierpont) Morgan, Pierpont's serves perfectly aged prime steaks and fresh seafood arriving daily. To complement your culinary selections, we maintain an extensive wine list featuring bottles from all over the globe, as well as boast a gorgeous 2-story bar equipped with a rolling library ladder.Our Private Dining Rooms-located in the Wine Cellar, along with the Pierpont's Belvedere Room on the 2nd floor overlooking Grand Hall, offer more intimate settings for groups of 6 to 60. They are perfect for business or entertaining guests and each room is individually decorated, offering an exceptional place to celebrate a special occasion, close the deal, or have a gathering with friends.

7. Cafe Provence

4.9

Exceptional(4567)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Prairie Village

Booked 41 times today

Café Provence serves seasonal, locally inspired French food in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Family owned and operated for more than 20 years, Café Provence has been honored as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S., Top 10 French Restaurants in the U.S., Top 25 Service in the U.S., and Best Restaurant in Kansas City.Café Provence has been honored by Zagat as the best restaurant in Kansas City. It joins the top 46 restaurants in the United States given this honor in their respective cities, such as Joel Robuchon, Las Vegas, Le Bernadin, NYC, Gary Danko, San Francisco and more.Visit us on www.cafeprovencekc.com À bientôt!

8. Grünauer

4.9

Exceptional(5302)

Price: Expensive

• Austrian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 67 times today

Grünauer offers a classic Viennese gasthaus menu in the beautiful, historic Freighthouse. Located just north of Union Station in KC's premier dining and arts neighborhood- The Crossroads, Grünauer has been serving authentic Austrian and Central European cuisine since 2010 (with a focus on German and Hungarian as well). A beautiful biergarten, a gorgeous full bar and a lofted event space all add to the ambience and character of this KC classic. Make your reservation today! Classic dishes such as Hungarian beef gulasch (goulash), wiener schnitzel, apple strudel and more are always available. Frequent seasonal changes to our menu allow us to incorporate local produce, hiqh quality proteins and other items that are not available year round.

9. JJ's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1810)

Price: Expensive

• American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 25 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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10. Lidia's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(7934)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 73 times today

Lidia's features authentic, regional Italian cuisine. Every item at the restaurant is house-made entirely from scratch with the best ingredients available. Breads and desserts are baked in-house daily and each salad and entree is prepared fresh. Every day Lidia's offers a sampling of seasonal, daily-made pastas. We also feature many seafood, chicken, pork, and beef options. We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs including gluten-free items. Lidia's is located in the historic Freighthouse-- a beautiful 19th century building. The stunning decor includes three hand-blown chandeliers, a three-story slate fireplace, and cozy, New York style seating.Please note: Separate billing for parties of 6 or more is not allowed. Maximum of 3 cards per transaction.

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Sally
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Thank you for the wonderful experience - it is always a good one.
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The Westside LocalPrice: Moderate• American• Kansas City
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4.9
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Mary annVIP
Chicago / Illinois •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great all the way around As the crowd builds pretty noisy !
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill - WestwoodPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Kansas City
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4.6
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MarkVIP
Kansas City / Kansas •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful night on the plaza, it was Christmas Eve, the afternoon crowd was perfectly controlled.
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The Capital Grille - Kansas CityPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Plaza / Brookside
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4.7
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Kelly
Kansas City / Kansas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always such a good time. Great atmosphere, great food and great drinks. My husband recently found out he’s gluten intolerant and they have a lot of gluten free options noted on the menu. Our server was great at answering any questions we had. The “D” Cup cocktail was yummy and definitely would get again. We tried the steak tartare and a couple rolls to start and all were fantastic. Too many good entrees to list that we like but you can’t go wrong with any. This is a restaurant we will continue to visit every year over Christmas when in town!
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Gram & DunPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Plaza / Brookside
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4.7
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Sara
Kansas City / Kansas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We dined at McCormick's & Schmick's on December 23rd with a reservation for an anniversary celebration. The meal and service were wonderful! However, we were seated in the back room with no view. With reservations and with advanced notice of a special occasion, we would have expected a table with more ambiance rather than stuck in the back room. There was also a table of 3 (with reservations) that checked in after us, they were seated before us and they were seated in the main front dining area; seems reservations should receive priority seating.
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Plaza / Brookside
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4.5

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Westwood

2. The Westside Local

3. Gram & Dun

4. The Capital Grille - Kansas City

5. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City

6. Pierpont's at Union Station

7. Cafe Provence

8. Grünauer

9. JJ's Restaurant

10. Lidia's Restaurant

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