Favorite KC area food

Didn't think of that. Probably because I wasn't planning to pick a political fight.

Maybe a mod would move it there for us... Originally Posted by BiggestBest

Unless, someone brings in politics with food... Its freezing outside...I will try some Indian food like the spicy hot vindaloo curry.

SF8

I'll go first. One of my favorite inexpensive meals is:

Olive Garden
Italian
bottomless bowl of soup includes breadsticks
4 choices for soup (and you can switch around)
www.olivegarden.com
$4.65 (can do it at dinner also) Originally Posted by BiggestBest

I am such a huge fan of the Olive garden..hehehe

there salas is amazing!!! yummy

For Italian I'd have to go with Garozzos. You really have to try the chicken spedini, it's so damn good.

1.Italian. Cascone's Italian Restaurant,3737 N Oak Tfwy, Kansas City, MO 64116
, 816.454.7977.
Cascone's has the best chicken parmesan

2.Mexican. Margarita's 2829 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 - , : 816.931.4849.

they have some of the best tacos

3.Steak. Morton's(816) 474-0555Menu
2475 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO

Steak so good you do not need steak sause... lol

Jack Stacks BBQ, Melting Pot, Skies, Local Burger (in Lawrence), Margaritas on Southwest Blvd, Cheeseburger in Paradise (Legends), Famous Daves BBQ (Legends) Wa (for sushi in Lawrence)
to name a few

I really avoid chain restaurants as much as possible so my choices are locally owned where the people who own the business are often found in the kitchen. Fortunately, KC has some real gems. I will focus on some of the newer ones and include the old standbys.

Farmhouse at 3rd and Delaware is amazing. It focuses on ingredients from local farmers (there is a chalkboard listing where the food comes from) and the menu changes with the season. A great new addition to the River Market area.

Westside Local is at 17th and Summit in the upper West Side of town and also focuses on locally grown organic foods. They have a great beer list and you can watch them cook from the dining area. Also has a great tasting menu with all items $2. With $2 local Kielbasa and cheese and beets and the most amazing deviled eggs, why would anyone do a $1 menu at a fat filled, garbage in-garbage out fast food restaurant?

Happy Gillis 549 Gillis (near Garozzo's) has amazing soups and sandwiches. Only open for breakfast and dinner but it is worth it.

R Bar 1617 Genessee St. in the bottoms has awesome food, the best bar menu in town and great live music.

Blanc Burger - closest thing on my list to a chain. Was in Westport and just moved to the Plaza. Best burgers in town, served with a great beer list and a modern twist.

Pierponts - my favorite for a special dinner.

Garozzo's for Italian (or fly to St. Louis -- really the only area St. Louis is better than KC -- including the Cardinals since we won the last meaningful series in 1985).

There are lots of others but these are some of the best IMHO.

Honorable Mentions

Bristol
Cascone's
Genghis Khan
Jack Stack and Arthur Bryant's
Avenue Bistro
Osteria Il Centro (50th & Main)
JJ's on the Plaza
Stroud's

Can you tell I eat out a bit?

Great suggestions everyone! Great thread!

The Farmhouse (http://www.eatatthefarmhouse.com/) is at 300 Delaware St, Kansas City, Missouri 64105, 816-569-6032.

Town Topic at 2121 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108, 816-842-2298. A KC "greasy spoon" legend for hamburgers and pie, it has been downtown forever (over 40 years). Everyone should eat there once just to say they did.

I really enjoy Chapala's in Olathe. Great service and excellent food at very reasonable prices. For lunch, you can get a huge Chimichanga with beans and rice for about $5.

Name of business: Chapala
Cuisine: Mexican food
Favorite meal(s): Chicken Chimichanga and Chile Colorado
Location(s): Olathe, near Sante Fe (135th) & I-35
Address: 105 South Clairborne Road, Olathe, KS 66062-1626
Phone: (913) 390-0280

They have sister restaurants in Gardner, Lawrence, and Topeka (El Mezcal).

Biggest has it right, Town Topic is a must for every true Kansas Citian. No place better at 2am or later after a long night out. They have great breakfast too!

My favorite place to eat here in KC is the LongHorn Steak House. I love steak and I think KC has the best...
Kisses Holli

Didn't know we had a Fogo de Chao here now! Like you Judge, I ate at the one in Dallas. Great food and an interesting experience!

Bubba,

Has been here probably a year, maybe a little less. Right in the heart of the Plaza on
47th street, where the old George Bretts once was.

There was a similar style restaurant in Overland park that closed the week before Fogo opened because they knew they were toast.

Highly recommend. If anything, the atmosphere/ size is probably better then Dallas, which can get a bit loud, crowded and hectic.

I haven't eaten out at many "nice" places since moving back to KC but I do remember the Plaza 3 was one of my favorites as was the Hereford House. Unfortunately the Hereford house is no longer! Originally Posted by Bubba

The restaurant downtown closed after the fire, but isn't there one out at 435 and Midland Dr? (On the other side of the interstate from the theater, Jose Peppers, etc)

Indeed Mr Wizard, not sure about 435, but there is one on the northeast side ( sort of back) parking lot of Town Center at 119th between Roe and Nall. BTW, one of the few places I have been to that let you recork purchased, but not finished wine and take it home. Perhaps others would do it but just don't offer it up front?

Biggest has it right, Town Topic is a must for every true Kansas Citian. No place better at 2am or later after a long night out. They have great breakfast too! Originally Posted by tincupkc

Almost forgot, don't take a big group. Max seating is about 20 and there are usually at least 5 people even at 4am. And it's all single (barstool?) seats.