Best Hot Spot Restaurants in E. Kansas City

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Capital Grille - Kansas City

4.8

Exceptional(4633)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 64 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.

2. Gram & Dun

4.7

Exceptional(4640)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 30 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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3. Lidia's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(7890)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 40 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.

4. Stock Hill

4.8

Exceptional(3429)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 43 times today

💎 𝟒 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 Winning Restaurant by AAA 2017-2023🥇 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 in America by Thrillist 2017-2020Stock Hill checks all the boxes — but also thinks outside of them. As part of Kansas City’s chef-driven food scene, Stock Hill embraces𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺. Serving creative interpretations of nostalgic steakhouse staples, our culinary team, led by Chef Jacob Hilbert, uses the 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩-𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙩 with impeccable flavor, sourced from the Midwest’s finest ranches. 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐈𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓.From artisanal sides to handcrafted cocktails, every aspect of our menu is 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, uniquely-Stock Hill experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, treating a client to dinner, or simply enjoying a night out with friends, we're here to make it a meal to remember.

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5. Fogo de Chao - Kansas City

4.2

Awesome(2891)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 81 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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6. Kona Grill - Kansas City

3.5

Very Good(2338)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 85 times today

Welcome to Kona Grill in Country Club Plaza, Kansas City’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment district. occasion really. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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7. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Westwood

4.6

Exceptional(301)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Kansas City

Booked 7 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!

8. JJ's Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1787)

Price: Expensive

• American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 8 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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9. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Leawood

4.4

Awesome(2977)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Leawood

Booked 34 times today

Sullivan’s is a vibrant neighborhood American Steakhouse featuring the finest steaks & seafood, hand shaken martinis, & live music. We offer comfortable fine dining in a lively atmosphere. From the moment you step inside our lounge for drinks, appetizers or dinner, you will feel the energy and excitement provided by our professional team. Sullivan’s serves the finest hand-selected steaks, simply seasoned and broiled at 1,200 degrees, fresh seafood, a wide selection of cravable appetizers, soups, salads and side dishes.

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Katy
Kansas City / Kansas •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great experience. We typically make a giant holiday meal but this year we were looking to take a break from the cooking. The appetizers were varied and delicious. A little bit of everything. One person in our party was vegetarian and they were able to partake as well. Salad, pasta and entrees all good. The staff did seem overwhelmed at the size of the crowd but the hostess even jumped in to help box up leftovers. The only thing I will ding them on is the ladies restroom. The stalls are so small, one of the doors hits the toilet stool when you open it because it’s so tight. It really needs a do over.
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Lidia's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
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4.7
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Dr J. Michaelvip
Kansas City / Kansas •71 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Exceptional Thanksgiving experience. All the traditional flare with a kick for Brussels Sprout Casserole. Simply amazing. Stock Hill is back to their A game.
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Stock HillPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Plaza / Brookside
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4.8
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Brian
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Perfect Thanksgiving away from home. Thank you to everyone who worked today to make it possible to enjoy an outstanding meal today. Great food and service what a wonderful family experience.
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The Capital Grille - Kansas CityPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Plaza / Brookside
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4.8
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Jane
Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server, Tyler, was so very helpful regarding food suggestions….which were beyond yummy. Our experience was very good….and Tyler’s personality made it a fun date night for us.
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Kona Grill - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Plaza / Brookside
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3.5
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Erin
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We have an incredible dinner experience at Gram & Dunn! The restaurant was beautiful and festive and the menu was fantastic. But the best part of our experience was most certainly our waitress Andrea. She was outstanding! Extremely knowledgeable, so fun and engaging, knew the food and drinks so well and guided us well when we asked for help. She was an absolute delight! If you go here you should ask for her!
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Gram & DunPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Plaza / Brookside
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4.7

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. The Capital Grille - Kansas City

2. Gram & Dun

3. Lidia's Restaurant

4. Stock Hill

5. Fogo de Chao - Kansas City

6. Kona Grill - Kansas City

7. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Westwood

8. JJ's Restaurant

9. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Leawood

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