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Must Try Kansas City Metro Restaurants
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Kansas City and its metropolitan area have so many different restaurants. Everything from quick eats, casual sit-down restaurants, classy/casual, to fine dining. This list is my personal favorites
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Steak! And Seafood
 
Mexican Favorites
 
Pizza!
 
On the Finer Side
 
For a Casual Time
 
Pasta!

Steak! And Seafood

Mouth watering steak restaurants that I love. Not much of a seafood fan, but these same restaurants offer seafood that I hear is wonderful 🥩 🦀
 
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Well known in KC for their fabulous steak and seafood
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
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Located in Ameristar Casino. Juicy steak, many side choices, and fresh salads
KC Chop House
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Awesome atmosphere from a restaurant by a well known chef. Sticky toffee pudding 😋
Gordon Ramsay Steak
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Locates in Argosy Casino. Best salad! Steak and sides are great too
Journey Steakhouse - Temporarily Relocated
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Mexican Favorites

 
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For a “faster” Mexican restaurant. Definitely one of my favorites
CARLITOS MEXICAN FOOD - Updated September 2025 - 19 Photos & 38 Reviews
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The cheese dip is the beat I have ever tasted. And the spinach/cheese enchiladas are a must!
Margarita's Liberty
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Another great place for a casual and fun dining experience
Rancho Grande Cantina
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Pizza!

 
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Located just north of KC in Kearney, MO, scrumptious pizza, pasta, and salads
Giambalvo’s Wood Fired Pizza & Pasta
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Great pizza. Dine in, take out, or delivery. Cauliflower crust is amazing
Nicky's Pizza
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On the Finer Side

 
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Locates in Briarcliff. Amazing food! And with the right table, you can sine while looking at the KC Skyline
Piropos Restaurant "A Taste of Argentina well served”
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Steak, seafood, salads….everything is great here. Located on the Country Club Plaza
Ocean Prime
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Located on the Country Club Plaza. Amazing food and service
P.F. Chang's
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For a Casual Time

 
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Located in Smithville, MO, popular for Smithville Lake. Great menu and dining experience
KoZak's Laketown Grill
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A place to get great food, snacks, gas, bait, and anything else you need to enjoy the lake
Captain's Corner
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AMAZING food! And all you can eat!
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
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Soooo many gluten free options! Make it a great place eat and not only have one or two options if you are gluten free
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant- Kansas City - Northland, MO
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Great sandwiches with lots of choices. Oh, and a salad bar 😋
Jason's Deli
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Very well known in KC. Still located in an old farm house. Fried chicken is a specialty
Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor
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Also located in Briarcliff. More on the casual side with great appetizers
Trezo Mare Restaurant & Lounge
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Located on the Country Club Plaza. The menu is a book…literally a book!
The Cheesecake Factory
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Fritz’s is a super fun, diner like experience.
Fritz's
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Pasta!

 
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A famous staple in KC. True Italian restaurant with so much history
Garozzo's Downtown
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Located in the Crossroads District. Yummy!
Farina
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BBQ 🍗 A KC Staple

 
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Located in Excelsior Springs, MO in a old train depot. Amazing food and great atmosphere
Wabash BBQ
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A KC Classic! No other experience than eating at Arthur Bryant’s
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
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Buffet Style For The Win!

 
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Amazing experience. Meat cut right at your table with sides, etc served buffet style
Em Chamas Brazilian Grill
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