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A photo of Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social restaurant
1. Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social
4.8
Exceptional(6273)
$$$$
• Seafood • KC Power & Light District
Booked 85 times today
Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social is a premier destination in the Power & Light District serving up quintessential faves like our award-winning Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, the ever-popular Seafood Mixed Grill and of course, our signature sweet drop biscuits. Consistently voted one of the best Seafood restaurants in Kansas City, enjoy our handcrafted and signature cocktails, like our Smoked Old Fashioned and Pineapple Martini, on our expansive patio or in the lounge. Open for dinner 7 days a week, plus Friday for lunch and Saturday & Sunday for brunch, Bristol is the perfect place if you're looking for a bite before a show, a place to pop into for drinks or Happy Hour with friends, or an occasion-worthy meal. We also offer complementary valet parking daily and have spaces for private events, large group dining, or happy hour parties, perfect for any social or business occasion.
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2. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Kansas City - Plaza, MO
4.4
Awesome(7109)
$$$$
• American • Kansas City
Booked 104 times today
Award-Winning Wines | Craveable Dishes | Innovative Cocktails | Wine Country Hospitality The inspiration behind Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was the desire to bring the Wine Country experience to all of America by combining a Napa-style tasting room with a modern casual restaurant. Built upon the belief that food and wine have the ability to forge lasting connections, Cooper's Hawk is home to one of the world's largest wine clubs.
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3. Ocean Prime - Kansas City
4.8
Exceptional(1967)
$$$$
• Seafood • Kansas City
Booked 38 times today
Ocean Prime - Kansas City is a top-notch restaurant known for its seafood and steaks. It also serves handcrafted cocktails, as mentioned in multiple reviews. Guests have praised the cocktails, with one stating, 'the cocktail that I requested espresso martini is the very best that I have tasted in Kansas City ever.' Another reviewer loved the Berries and Bubbles cocktail. The consistent high ratings for the cocktails further confirm Ocean Prime's reputation for serving excellent drinks.
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4. Melting Pot - Kansas City
4.7
Exceptional(3540)
$$$$
• Fondue • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 43 times today
Unforgettable dinners in Kansas City start at The Melting Pot-and they don't end until you try our famous fondues.
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5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Kansas City – Northland, MO
4.6
Exceptional(734)
$$$$
• American • N. Kansas City
Booked 86 times today
Award-Winning Wines | Craveable Dishes | Innovative Cocktails | Wine Country Hospitality The inspiration behind Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was the desire to bring the Wine Country experience to all of America by combining a Napa-style tasting room with a modern casual restaurant. Built upon the belief that food and wine have the ability to forge lasting connections, Cooper's Hawk is home to one of the world's largest wine clubs.
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6. Stock Hill
4.8
Exceptional(3851)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 36 times today
💎 𝟒 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 Winning Restaurant by AAA 2017-2023🥇 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 in America by Thrillist 2017-2020Stock Hill checks all the boxes — but also thinks outside of them. As part of Kansas City’s chef-driven food scene, Stock Hill embraces𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺. Serving creative interpretations of nostalgic steakhouse staples, our culinary team uses the 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩-𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙩 with impeccable flavor, sourced from the Midwest’s finest ranches. 𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐈𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓.From artisanal sides to handcrafted cocktails, every aspect of our menu is 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, uniquely-Stock Hill experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, treating a client to dinner, or simply enjoying a night out with friends, we're here to make it a meal to remember.
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7. True Food Kitchen - Kansas City
4.1
Excellent(1474)
$$$$
• American • Plaza / Brookside
Booked 71 times today
True Food Kitchen believes that the food you crave can also make you feel great. Our scratch-made, chef-crafted menu celebrates seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and proudly sourced produce and proteins, creating dishes that are as nourishing as they are crave-worthy.From 100% Grass-Fed Burgers, Pizzas made on an in-house fermented Sourdough Crust, perfectly curated Bowls & Salads, to vibrant cocktails and indulgent shareables, every dish is designed to spark togetherness, joy, and bold satisfaction. Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, True Food Kitchen is the perfect place to connect, celebrate, and discover just how good real food can be.
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8. Bristol Seafood Grill – Leawood, KS
4.7
Exceptional(10319)
$$$$
• Seafood • Leawood
Booked 53 times today
Bristol Seafood Grill is an upscale seafood restaurant that you can dress up or down. Our impeccable service in a classic, yet upscale atmosphere sets us apart from other Leawood restaurants. An icon in the city since 1980, Executive Chef David Padberg & team serve the city’s best seafood, procuring the freshest seafood available direct from the most reputable sources based on the day’s catch. Plus, enjoy top rated steak, featuring the finest cuts of USDA Prime Black Angus Beef grilled on an open wood fire.Located in the heart of Leawood at Town Center Plaza, we’re honored to be named as Best Seafood by Ingram’s, an OpenTable Diner's Choice Winner and Best Seafood Brunch by 435 Magazine. So whether you’re looking for the best brunch in Leawood, an upscale restaurant for lunch, the best Happy Hour specials or your occasion calls for a nice dinner restaurant, we look forward to seeing you.
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9. The Hey! Hey! Club at J Rieger & Co
4.8
Exceptional(9)
$$$$
• Cocktail Bar • KC Power & Light District
Booked 7 times today
The Hey! Hey! Club is an intimate cocktail lounge tucked beneath J. Rieger & Co’s historic distillery—a modern nod to the city’s iconic jazz-era nightlife. With dim lighting, comfortable lounge seating, and handcrafted cocktails made with our award-winning spirits, the space offers a refined yet relaxed atmosphere ideal for date nights, celebrations, and after-dinner drinks. The menu highlights seasonal cocktails, rare pours, and elevated small plates designed to pair perfectly with the experience.
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10. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Lee's Summit, MO
4.7
Exceptional(2246)
$$$$
• American • Lee's Summit
Booked 75 times today
Award-Winning Wines | Craveable Dishes | Innovative Cocktails | Wine Country Hospitality The inspiration behind Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants was the desire to bring the Wine Country experience to all of America by combining a Napa-style tasting room with a modern casual restaurant. Built upon the belief that food and wine have the ability to forge lasting connections, Cooper's Hawk is home to one of the world's largest wine clubs.
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