Guidebook for Kansas City
Drinks & Nightlife
Vibrant bar featuring creative handcrafted cocktails in an elevated, low-lit setting.
I'd recommend to text for reservations (816-536-1325), but once in a full moon or two you may be able to walkin and luck into a seat.
51 locals recommend
Manifesto
1924 Main StVibrant bar featuring creative handcrafted cocktails in an elevated, low-lit setting.
I'd recommend to text for reservations (816-536-1325), but once in a full moon or two you may be able to walkin and luck into a seat.
Scarlet walls, a marble bar & a retro vibe infuse this iconic jazz club with live music every night.
Fantastic place to travel back in time, sit down and have a chat with friends while listening to live music and sipping on a cocktail.
150 locals recommend
Green Lady Lounge
1809 Grand BlvdScarlet walls, a marble bar & a retro vibe infuse this iconic jazz club with live music every night.
Fantastic place to travel back in time, sit down and have a chat with friends while listening to live music and sipping on a cocktail.
Little bit of everything - one of Kansas City main entertainment districts with restaurants, bars and clubs.
133 locals recommend
Old Westport
Little bit of everything - one of Kansas City main entertainment districts with restaurants, bars and clubs.
For those looking for a fun night on the town, check out KC Live, an entertainment plaza with two levels of high-energy bars, restaurants and nightclubs plus live music and more.
397 locals recommend
Power and Light District
For those looking for a fun night on the town, check out KC Live, an entertainment plaza with two levels of high-energy bars, restaurants and nightclubs plus live music and more.
Convivial bar with a wide beer, whiskey & tequila selection, plus pub fare, a jukebox & live music.
This bar is a big and bustling evening staple in the River Market neighborhood where you'll frequently find live music.
30 locals recommend
Harry's Country Club
112 E Missouri AveConvivial bar with a wide beer, whiskey & tequila selection, plus pub fare, a jukebox & live music.
This bar is a big and bustling evening staple in the River Market neighborhood where you'll frequently find live music.
If you like piano bars, you've come to the right place. You'll hear talented piano performances and much more at The Kill Devil Club, in Kansas City's bustling core. One visit will convince you why Food & Wine Magazine has named this among the "Best New Bars in the U.S.," several times
7 locals recommend
The Kill Devil Club
31 E 14th StIf you like piano bars, you've come to the right place. You'll hear talented piano performances and much more at The Kill Devil Club, in Kansas City's bustling core. One visit will convince you why Food & Wine Magazine has named this among the "Best New Bars in the U.S.," several times
Food Scene
Laid-back cafe serving espresso drinks & breakfast & lunch sandwiches, plus salads.
Quick walk away as they are located a couple of blocks from the house. Great coffee and food with a friendly staff.
31 locals recommend
Mildred's Coffeehouse
1901 Wyandotte StLaid-back cafe serving espresso drinks & breakfast & lunch sandwiches, plus salads.
Quick walk away as they are located a couple of blocks from the house. Great coffee and food with a friendly staff.
Hipster little restaurant with fantastic food - order the summit burger (one of the best in the city) with garlic fries or the bacon mac & cheese - you will not be disappointed.
78 locals recommend
The Westside Local
1663 Summit StHipster little restaurant with fantastic food - order the summit burger (one of the best in the city) with garlic fries or the bacon mac & cheese - you will not be disappointed.
Casual French-themed coffeehouse serving sweet & savory crêpes in a converted neighborhood theater.
Best place for those morning with sweets cravings.
56 locals recommend
Chez Elle Crêperie and Coffeehouse
1713 Summit StCasual French-themed coffeehouse serving sweet & savory crêpes in a converted neighborhood theater.
Best place for those morning with sweets cravings.
Buzzy spot for sushi & Japanese barbecue served in a refurbished warehouse with skyline views.
27 locals recommend
Nara
1617 Main StBuzzy spot for sushi & Japanese barbecue served in a refurbished warehouse with skyline views.
Incredible deli, with some of the best Italian food that Kansas City has to offer. Chef Franco Cupini is originally from Rome, and you can tell as soon as you try that first bite,
29 locals recommend
Cupini's
1809 Westport RdIncredible deli, with some of the best Italian food that Kansas City has to offer. Chef Franco Cupini is originally from Rome, and you can tell as soon as you try that first bite,
Hawaiian/San Diego style bowls and wraps that will blow your mind. My little slice of San Diego heaven right smack dab in the middle of Kansas City. Hang Loose, Eat Longboards!
9 locals recommend
Longboards Wraps and Bowls
5415 Johnson DrHawaiian/San Diego style bowls and wraps that will blow your mind. My little slice of San Diego heaven right smack dab in the middle of Kansas City. Hang Loose, Eat Longboards!
Somewhat of a drive, but well worth it. Another contender for the best burger in Kansas City - try the All American Kobe, you wont regret it - and make sure to order some sweet potatoes fries as well with their homemade ketchup and chipotle aioli.
7 locals recommend
Blanc Burgers + Bottles
Somewhat of a drive, but well worth it. Another contender for the best burger in Kansas City - try the All American Kobe, you wont regret it - and make sure to order some sweet potatoes fries as well with their homemade ketchup and chipotle aioli.
Its only won best BBQ in the country a couple of times, so you have to give it a try - make sure to get a Z-man with extra BBQ sauce.
One of the few restaurants in Kansas City featured by 10best, Zagat and Thrillist.
344 locals recommend
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
3002 W 47th AveIts only won best BBQ in the country a couple of times, so you have to give it a try - make sure to get a Z-man with extra BBQ sauce.
One of the few restaurants in Kansas City featured by 10best, Zagat and Thrillist.
Most likely the best steaks in the city in a restaurant with a very nice and elegant environment located in Union Stations beautiful building.
15 locals recommend
Pierpont's at Union Station
30 West Pershing RoadMost likely the best steaks in the city in a restaurant with a very nice and elegant environment located in Union Stations beautiful building.
Claimed by many as the best coffee in Kansas City.
17 locals recommend
Filling Station Coffee - Westport
1010 Westport RdClaimed by many as the best coffee in Kansas City.
El Camino Real
903 N 7th St TrfyBest Mexican food in the city. Little tiny spot with excellent tacos.
A personal favorite - great environment with delicious tapas and fantastic cocktails.
It is a local classic must. With its Spanish feel, you will instantly feel transported to Northern Spain, and their menu, of popular tapas caters to socializing.
44 locals recommend
La Bodega
703 Southwest BlvdA personal favorite - great environment with delicious tapas and fantastic cocktails.
It is a local classic must. With its Spanish feel, you will instantly feel transported to Northern Spain, and their menu, of popular tapas caters to socializing.
Novel's owner/chef, Ryan Brazeal, once worked in New York City restaurants. Today his Kansas City restaurant delivers understated, yet creative cuisine made with fresh, clean, seasonal and simple ingredients
42 locals recommend
Novel
1927 McGee StNovel's owner/chef, Ryan Brazeal, once worked in New York City restaurants. Today his Kansas City restaurant delivers understated, yet creative cuisine made with fresh, clean, seasonal and simple ingredients
A delightful surprise located on Smithville, Missouri's tiny town square, this highly respected restaurant is definitely worth the trip from Kansas City, Mo. Wood and warm colors create an inviting ambiance inside this one-time drugstore. The restaurant has received stellar reviews from the Kansas City Star, Bon Appetit and Time Magazine, for Midwestern dishes with inventive and tasty twists
6 locals recommend
Justus Drugstore - A Restaurant
106 West Main StreetA delightful surprise located on Smithville, Missouri's tiny town square, this highly respected restaurant is definitely worth the trip from Kansas City, Mo. Wood and warm colors create an inviting ambiance inside this one-time drugstore. The restaurant has received stellar reviews from the Kansas City Star, Bon Appetit and Time Magazine, for Midwestern dishes with inventive and tasty twists
Parks & Nature
Loose Park is the third largest park in Kansas City. It is located at 51st Street and Wornall Road. The park is home to a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas and a Rose Garden
213 locals recommend
Jacob L. Loose Park
5200 Wornall RdLoose Park is the third largest park in Kansas City. It is located at 51st Street and Wornall Road. The park is home to a lake, a shelter house, Civil War markers, tennis courts, a water park, picnic areas and a Rose Garden
Berkley is best known for its big events, but it's a great place to swing by on a weekend trip to the River Market. As you'd guess, it's right along the river, so all biking, running, picnicking and exploring come with a great view.
29 locals recommend
Berkley Riverfront
1298 River Front DrBerkley is best known for its big events, but it's a great place to swing by on a weekend trip to the River Market. As you'd guess, it's right along the river, so all biking, running, picnicking and exploring come with a great view.
Sightseeing
The National World War I Museum and Memorial of the United States is located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Great place to go for a walk, and enjoy the incredible sunsets over the downtown skyline.
400 locals recommend
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial DrThe National World War I Museum and Memorial of the United States is located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Great place to go for a walk, and enjoy the incredible sunsets over the downtown skyline.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful performing arts center with amazing restaurant.
19 locals recommend
Performing Arts Center station
Beautiful performing arts center with amazing restaurant.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping mall with an exceptional blend of major fashion houses and local favorites, along with dozens of fine restaurants.
505 locals recommend
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway BlvdOutdoor shopping mall with an exceptional blend of major fashion houses and local favorites, along with dozens of fine restaurants.