Restaurants near Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station

22 restaurants available nearby

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1. Lidia's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(7943)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 49 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.

2. Grünauer

4.9

Exceptional(5309)

Price: Expensive

• Austrian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 35 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.

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3. Pierpont's at Union Station

4.7

Exceptional(5237)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 51 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.

4. Lazia

4.7

Exceptional(1163)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 36 times today

Welcome to the Crossroads, where Kansas City comes together. An evening at Lazia begins at the hearth with a complimentary house amaro blend as the sound of hip hop's greatest legends fill the room. The menu is both familiar and surprising in its selection of Italian favorites. It offers a collection of Cicchetti and Antipasti to start your meal; an expertly prepared and seasonal selection of handmade, fresh pastas; a satisfying collection of Secondi; and few moments of surprise & delight! Named for another Crossroads O.G. and pal of Pendergast, Johnny Lazia, our dinner-only restaurant sits at the Crossroads of Italian culinary inspiration and the farms and fields of the Heartland in the Midwest.We are currently open 7 days a week from 5:00pm - 10:00pmValet Parking for Lazia guests is $9, but street parking is also available. Lazia is happy to accommodate most dietary restrictions.

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5. Blvd Tavern - Kansas City

4.6

Exceptional(478)

Price: Moderate

• American • Kansas City

Booked 4 times today

Blvd Tavern is a modern American Tavern focused on delivering warm hospitality, delicious food and great drinks in a comfortable neighborhood setting in the heart of the Kansas City Crossroads Art District. Our menu changes frequently and focuses on seasonal ingredients. We prepare everything on our menu from scratch, from the buttermilk biscuits at brunch to the hand cut fries on our daily grind burger. We offer dinner five nights a week, lunch Wed-Fri and Brunch on Sat and Sun mornings.Our dining room is a mix of brick and reclaimed wood (we even have wood from a barn the owner's great-grandfather built on the family farm in 1902). Our quaint patio is one of Kansas City's best kept secrets.

6. Conductor Club

4.9

Exceptional(414)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • E. Kansas City

Tucked away in a hidden corner of historic Union Station, the Conductor Club is a unique rotating themed cocktail bar. We feature a specialty cocktails, small bites from Pierpont's kitchen and lots of fun.*All guests must be 21+ years old. Reservations are exclusively through OpenTable. Kitchen is open until 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends.

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7. One East Urban Bar and Kitchen

3.7

Very Good(22)

Price: Moderate

• American • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Enjoy contemporary American cuisine One East Urban Bar + Kitchen features the finest locally crafted beers and spirits, paired with Modern American fare in a vibrant, communal atmosphere.

8. XR

4.2

Awesome(12)

Price: Moderate

• American • Kansas City

When you tell people to gather at your hotel or a favorite neighborhood bar, you best have the perfect spot - XR at Crossroads Hotel is just the place.XR is open everyday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner making it the ideal spot to meet a friend for breakfast, to grab a cup of coffee while studying for the big day, or to hang out with friends and colleagues for drinks and bites.Each evening, join us for hand-crafted cocktails, local craft beer, elevated bites, and the buzz of a local neighborhood favorite hangout.

9. Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social

4.7

Exceptional(6212)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • KC Power & Light District

Booked 28 times today

With an indulgent menu focused on superior quality seafood, Bristol Seafood Grill crafts its dishes with exacting standards & pampers its guests in a comfortable atmosphere. Featuring a generous cellar selection & creative ocean fare cuisine, Bristol Seafood Grill delivers culinary excellence at a surprising value. Open for lunch ($12 - $25) & dinner ($15-$35). Parking is available in the Power and Light Parking Garage off 13rd and Walnut with complimentary 2 hour validation before 4pm, and $5.00 after 4pm. Power and Light also offers Valet Parking in front of our restaurant everyday from 11am-close.

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10. 801 Chophouse – Kansas City

4.8

Exceptional(3225)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • KC Power & Light District

Booked 16 times today

801 Chophouse Kansas City is nestled in the heart of the vibrant Power & Light District. Come enjoy a comfortable dining atmosphere with romantic lighting, dramatic finishes, and signature leather booths. Whether you have a romantic date night planned or have a large party or event, 801 Chophouse in Kansas City is the perfect destination for any occasion. 801 Chophouse is open for online reservations and even offers private dining rooms for larger occasions.

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Megan
Kansas City / Kansas •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and drinks and amazing service. We all had the pasta trio and loved all the options. The limone, limone, limone cocktail and flourless chocolate cake with pistachio ice cream were outstanding!
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Lidia's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
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4.7
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Marc
Atlanta Metro •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent nachos, fried mushrooms and burgers. Service was on point too!
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Blvd Tavern - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• American• Kansas City
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TishaVIP
Kansas City / Kansas •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful meal and the most beautiful setting - Pierpont’s is a great place for a special dinner celebration. We all had steaks and they were fabulous! Love the black truffle butter as an addition to the filet.
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Pierpont's at Union StationPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
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4.7
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Lexia
Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food and service was amazing just hard to decipher menu items when reading menu. Will be back!
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LaziaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
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4.7
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Abigayle
Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our meal was absolutely delicious! One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time and we’ll be excited to come back. Booths getting a little worn, you can feel the frame under the cushion but no other complaints at all. Service was pretty good!
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GrünauerPrice: Expensive• Austrian• Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Lidia's Restaurant

2. Grünauer

3. Pierpont's at Union Station

4. Lazia

5. Blvd Tavern - Kansas City

6. Conductor Club

7. One East Urban Bar and Kitchen

8. XR

9. Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social

10. 801 Chophouse – Kansas City

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