Try the chimichanga's! They have a different featured one each day and they are all delicious.
Seasonal menus using local ingredients and they also have great cocktails! They are known for their Nonna's Meatballs and fresh pasta they make in-house.
This place is the cutest shop! They use local Parisi coffee and have a great mix of grab and go food and drinks too.
My favorite seafood spot in Kansas City. I get something new each time and am never disappointed. They peel the crab for you!
Great happy hour specials. Also if you are looking for a super fancy spot with great service, this is the place.
Kansas City's new favorite BBQ spot. The chef has won the American Royal and it's the first modern take on KC's classic BBQ. They are ALWAYS busy so make sure you get a reservation.
Corvino is one of the top places to eat in Kansas City for foodies. Very fancy menu from a renowned chef. They have live music some nights too.
One of the first speakeasies in town. Great cocktails with a posh atmosphere. You have to text your way in for a reservation, and enter through the back door.
The pizza slices are HUGE! They are usually busy at lunch because it is delicious.
A fun spot to watch sports events. When the Royals won the World Series some of the players were known to come to this spot and pick up tabs!
Their grapefruit shandy is my favorite beer! It is only available in the summer, but so worth the wait.
This is the "fancy" BBQ spot in town. Great for a sit down meal, the BBQ is of course amazing, and the creamy corn.
This place has Joe's KC BBQ! Joe's is my favorite Kansas City BBQ. They have really great outdoor dining spots here as well.
This is a place locals love. They have really great breakfast sandwiches, and it is right in the heart of the Crossroads Arts district.
Don't let the grocery store front fool you. Cosentino's has so many options for lunch. A great salad bar, custom sandwiches, custom pasta, hot food options and of course a grocery store as well.
This place is an institution. The perfect down and dirty place to get a grinder or pizza. Perfect spot for pre-concert food, and it is PACKED on First Fridays.
New spot in the River Market. It is really cute inside, and they place great music. They have a cute little patio place, and the carnitas nachos at happy hour are fantastic.
They have a ladies night every Wednesday, specials 6-9PM. You will want to make a reservation.
One of my favorite hang-outs downtown. It's got a really cool vibe, and their drinks are fabulous. Their vodka has won more gold metals than any other small distiller.
Unforked is DELICIOUS! Try the kale salad, or any of the tacos. Their fries are also great, and of course right next door is Sheridan's frozen custard for dessert.
My favorite ice cream place in KC. Try the brownie-bling pot hole if you like peanut butter and chocolate. It's not posted on the menus, but it is one of their regular items and is to die for.
The James Brown is my favorite. If you like chocolate and peanut butter, you will not regret it. They also have delicious seasonal flavors like strawberry shortcake and key lime pie.
A fun spot if you are looking for the night club experience.There's usually a wait to get in.
My friends and I always go to Harry's when we are in Westport. I usually go for drinks, but they honestly have great food as well. If you are looking to do what the locals do, then go out to Harry's.
Fun Fact: This is the oldest building in KC! Great chill spot for drinks on the weekend.
Their brunch is great! They have unexpected flavors for pancakes and some items you don't see everyday.
Great for brunch! It is usually busy, but the wait doesn't take too long. They have these things called dutch babies that are like pancakes loaded with savory goodness.
Even if you are not super into gaming/arcades, this should be on your radar. They unexpectedly have the best pizza in town as well. Try the Mac & Cheese pizza in the back of the bar!
This is such a fun spot. Kind of a retro vibe, with a speakeasy twist, and a great dance floor.
One of my favorites in town. Upscale spot with top notch food and wine. I haven't met an entree I don't like here. Also try the peanut butter cookie dessert, Elvis style.
Such a cool space, 3 stories with great coffee/lattes and fresh sandwiches/baked goods that they make all in-house. You can climb up to the roof and eat/drink with great views of downtown.
This place is truly farm to table. They make their dinner menu based on what they have in that day. Great spot for brunch on the weekends as well.
My favorite breakfast spot in town! The hash browns are phenomenal. They do all the classic breakfast dishes, but really really well.
Great artisan pizza and salads! It has a contemporary and colorful dining area. I recommend their BBQ chicken pizza.
They use all local roasteries, and rotate through different kinds. They also have a big gift shop area with all things made in KC, so a great spot for nice souvenirs.
Gram & Dun is a staple of the plaza. Great outdoor eating area, and it is usually pretty busy when the weather is right. Upscale dining, great to bring clients to or a night out with friends.
People love to watch sports here during the day. It is also packed on the weekends at night. A nice but casual vibe, they have pretty good food, tons of beers on tap, and an outdoor space on the roof.
All of Kansas City's food critics seem to agree, this place is a top restaurant in town. The restaurant focuses on local farm to table fresh ingredients.
Cute place to hang out if you need to get some work done, or enjoy the outdoors on their patio.
A unique concept, they are a grocery store that also doubles as a restaurant. They use all local farmers to source both the groceries and the food in the restaurant.
Great spot in the crossroads for cocktails and dinner. They change their menu up seasonally, and I've really enjoyed everything I've gotten there!
This is a Kansas City staple. Feels like you are walking into a mob house, and you kind of are... They are known for their chicken spedini.
A really well done restaurant, I had the most amazing and perfectly cooked beef stew here during restaurant week.
The restaurant part above Manifesto speakeasy. It has a 1920's-30's vibe to it, and really good food. I recommend it for dinner.
This restaurant is fairly new and is getting a buzz around it. Very affordable for the portion sizes. They have really fresh food and a great selection. They have a little bit of everything.
They have FANTASTIC food and cocktails! I have never had a bad experience here.
This is a perfect spot to grab dinner before a concert at Sprint Center or at the Midland. Also a great place for a regular day. Yummy burgers and try the truffle fries!
They have yummy BBQ, and also a really neat outdoor patio area with yard games. A great place to spend an afternoon or evening.
The original KC BBQ spot. This is where presidents visit when they are in town for the authentic KC BBQ experience.
One of my favorite BBQ spots. Don't be alarmed when the workers start asking you what you want the second you walk in the door. That is their signature, "Hi, May I Help You?" The BBQ is really good!
My favorite BBQ place in KC! It is also fun that it's in a gas station. The line is always long no matter what day/time you go, but it moves fast. The Z-man sandwich is my fave, great ribs, and fries.
Modern German food, done really well. They have a fun courtyard area if you want to eat outside.
Pierpont's is inside Union Station. They are known for their steaks, but just about anything there is delicious.
Union Station is a must see while you are in KC, it is beautiful. There are several museums/displays great for kids & adults, a movie theater, and restaurants. It is also a functioning train station.
A fun spot to take kids. It is in the crowne center area which has numerous attractions and restaurants for families.
This is a must see. Not only is it the National Memorial and Museum for WWI, the museum is extremely well done. You can spend hours learning and going back in time.
A fun spot to take kids. It is in the crowne center area which has numerous attractions and restaurants for families.
If you are in need of some natural scenery, take a walk down the path along the Missouri River here. You'll find people walking, biking, and running.
Really cool place, make sure you check it out when you are in town.
Kansas City is known for producing such greats as Count Basie and Charlie Parker. The museum takes you through the history of jazz and does a good job showcasing this important part of KC culture.
You might be in KC because you are seeing a show here. It is the big venue in town, and it is right in the Power & Light District which makes getting food and drinks before/after the show easy.
Kansas City is a sister city to Seville, Spain. This area of town was designed to look just like it, and speaking as someone who has been, it really does. It is known for shopping and restaurants.
Local T-shirt company that started a T-shirt trend in town. Famous for their KC Heart logo which you can buy in just about any color. If you are looking for a very "Kansas City" gift, this is it.
Really cool spot that sells all locally made items. Art, clothes, wallets, jewelry, mugs, coasters, etc. A great spot to hit if you are looking for a souvenir.
My favorite thing about the KC Zoo is that they have a ski-lift type thing that takes you on a ride above the animal enclosures, so you get a great view.
I love looking at the cupcakes in their display window. They are so cute and come in a billion different flavor combos.
The premiere clothing store in KC. The prices are high, but if you are looking for something unique, try here first.
They have really funny shirts, clothes, mugs, coasters, postcards and other souvenir type things here with funny witty phrases about the mid-west.
A must see just East of KC in President Harry S. Truman's hometown. He and his family are buried here. The museum showcases the highlights of his presidency and an exact replica of his oval office.
