Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Kansas City, MO

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Updated May 05, 2026

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Conductor Club

4.8

4.8 (478)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

E. Kansas City

About the restaurant

Currently transitioning between themes. Keep an eye out on our social media for announcements and open dates.

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.

Top review

Dined on Feb 21, 2026

Loved the Beatles theme! Excellent service, delicious food and strong drinks. Will definitely come back!

Kata Nori

5.0

5 (13)

$50 and over

Sushi

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Kansas City's first hand roll bar serving fresh hand rolls and other chef-led dishes. Complimenting our unique and intentional menu are craft, Japanese centric cocktails and an extensive list of sake's and Japanese beer. We are located in the busy and hip Crossroads Art District of KC. The dining experience is at an intimate, 24-seat U-shaped bar plus a cozy lounge for pre and post dinner drinks.

Heading the culinary team at Kata Nori is Executive Chef/Owner Anh Pham, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Kansas City. Chef Pham previously served as the lead chef at Uchi, a renowned sushi restaurant in Texas. His expertise and dedication to quality will contribute to the exceptional dining experience at Kata Nori.

The founders Nam Phan, Kyung Kim, and Chef Pham are Kansas City natives. They believe that their love for the city and commitment to quality and service will set their establishment apart.

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Anders

Dined 5 days ago

Great spot! The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly.

Oil on Linen

4.8

4.8 (46)

$30 and under

American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Oil on Linen, nestled inside the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, intertwines innovative cuisine with the evolving energy of contemporary exhibitions. Chef Ted Habiger, a three-time James Beard nominee, brings a decades-long devotion to local farmers and sustainable practices, crafting menus that connect each dish’s aesthetics, origins, and influences to the art on display. Lunch features collaborative creations with resident artists, while the dinner menu—Call and Response—celebrates cultural exchange, memory, and improvisation through globally inspired ingredients. Dine surrounded by site-specific installations and rotating works, Wednesday–Sunday 10am–3pm, with Thursday dinner service from 4:30pm–9pm.

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BrettGold

Dined 1 day ago

Fun and unique dining experience. We didn’t feel like we were still in Kansas City! The food was creative and delicious. Loved sitting in the open air atrium.

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Experience

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Fern Bar

4.8

4.8 (38)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Fern Bar is a unique destination in Kansas City's Crossroads District, housed in the historic Broadway Bank building. Recently nominated for Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar, this casual and warm space features exposed brick arches as an ode to Kansas City & a striking terracotta bar, creating an atmosphere that captures our home in KC while exploring Latin & Caribbean themes. Fern Bar was awarded Best Girls Night Out bar in 2024 & Best New Bar by KC Magazine.

At Fern Bar, craft cocktails take center stage, particularly those made with sugarcane & agave spirits. The seasonal menu (changing quarterly) offers innovative drinks, each with its own story, catering to both cocktail enthusiasts & newcomers alike.

Fern Bar is a community hub where friends can gather in an inviting space filled with plants & soft lighting. Non-alcoholic options available as well as DJ sets on Saturdays.

Join us at Fern Bar for unique cocktails & hospitable service that promises an unforgettable experience.

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MollyGold

Dined 4 days ago

Been a few times now but had to come to see the new menu for the summer. Fern Bar is truly top tier. Sam & Alexia were wonderful and so fun. We have seen Sam when we’ve gone multiple times and the care he’s taken to get to know us and make sure we find what we like most, even offering for us to taste test new things we normally wouldn’t go for. He makes it an experience you want to come back to time and time again. Best cocktails in kc by far.

The Hey! Hey! Club at J Rieger & Co

4.8

4.8 (9)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

KC Power & Light District

About the restaurant

The Hey! Hey! Club is an intimate cocktail lounge tucked beneath J. Rieger & Co’s historic distillery—a modern nod to the city’s iconic jazz-era nightlife. With dim lighting, comfortable lounge seating, and handcrafted cocktails made with our award-winning spirits, the space offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere ideal for date nights, celebrations, and after-dinner drinks. The menu highlights seasonal cocktails, rare pours, and elevated small plates designed to pair perfectly with the experience.

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Jeff

Dined 3 days ago

Great little hidden gem - very classy ambiance. Felt like a speakeasy Cocktail menu was outstanding. Service was impeccable as you would expect. Reservations recommended because it does start getting busy after about seven or eight. If you have never been here before I would add 10 minutes to your time in case you hit the train coming through.

Eddie V's - Kansas City

4.9

4.9 (3710)

$50 and over

Seafood

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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Rick

Dined 3 days ago

As expected from an Eddie V, great food and excellent service. Could not have been better

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Extra Virgin - Kansas City

4.9

4.9 (2089)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Kansas City

About the restaurant

James Beard Award Winning Chef Michael Smith's latest culinary creation is Extra Virgin, located in Kansas City's historic Crossroad's Art's District. Open to rave reviews in December 2008, Extra Virgin serves Mediterranean Tapas and has an extensive wine list and full cocktail menu. We offer patio dining for 50 people & multiple private dining spaces for 12-50 people.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Perfect Evening. Simply one of the best restaurants in KC.

Grünauer

4.9

4.9 (5594)

$31 to $50

Austrian

Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

About the restaurant

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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Kevin

Dined 2 days ago

Everything about this restaurant is excellent. We go every time we’re in the area.

NOUR'S

4.8

4.8 (30)

$30 and under

Lebanese

Midtown-Westport

About the restaurant

Lebanese-inspired food is food of the heart — meant to be shared, passed, dipped, savored. It’s comfort food, community food, food that tells a story. For Chef Marwan, it was also healing food. He returned to the flavors of his childhood: roasted eggplant, bright herbs, warm spices, hand-rolled grape leaves, slow-cooked stews. Every dish at Nour’s is an offering — not just of flavor, but of memory, resilience, and love.

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Jill

Dined 2 days ago

This is a must if you love middle eastern food as much as me!!

Verbena

4.8

4.8 (1365)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Kansas City

About the restaurant

Whether you’re in the mood for an intimate upscale dinner, a casual lunch on the patio, or simply a drink and bite at the bar, Verbena offers an unforgettable experience.

Enjoy seasonally inspired cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood, an extensive wine list, craft cocktails, and exceptional service.

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Erin

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely outstanding! Thai pork chop, chicken with polenta, beet salad- all absolutely delicious.

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