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Cafe Trio

American Restaurant, Cocktail Bar, and Jazz and Blues Venue$$$$

Kansas City

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Cafe Trio

8.6^/10

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Ranked #2 for cocktails in Kansas City
"Had it with a side of the Mac Daddy.. Best meal ever!"(3 Tips)
"Order the "Aussie Sunset" martini - it's awesome!"(6 Tips)
"... Shrimp Flatbread, Crab Cakes, Margaritatini are all fabulous."(4 Tips)
"Amazing spot for happy hour or for dinner."(3 Tips)

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Abner AcevesJanuary 1, 2015
One of the best dining experiences in KC! Great date spot. The back patio is a must. (Even during the winter.) Awesome view of the plaza. Great ambience.
Kansas CitySeptember 7, 2012
Providing refreshing relief from the heat, encouraging diners to feast on small plates (like cracker thin pizza and crab cakes), or full entrees, such as a Berkshire pork chop or veal osso buco
Jenny L.December 31, 2015
Small cocktail list, so teach them what you want and they'll make it. Great desserts and small plates. Sometimes live music. Back patio is nice but fills quickly.
Valerie SchlosserDecember 10, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Love it! The atmosphere is modern yet pays homage to the old fashioned. Signature cocktails are delicious, chèvre salad is amazing & my guilty pleasure is the mushroom ravioli. You can't go wrong!
Dan AMay 9, 2015
Stick with the basics here. Like grilled fish or pastas. I have been disappointed recently in their specials. Great martini and fun friendly service
Kyle ParsonsAugust 11, 2014
Quiche of the moment was a super good choice. Asparagus, spinach and some kind of delicious cheese. Bacon vinaigrette is a good touch for salad dressing.
Cindy PetersenMarch 10, 2013
Rainbow lighting....with a glass top...So the stars...can SHINE ONWARD...OUTWARD...UPWARD...and BEYOND YOUR WILDEST:::!! Dream On Family! And Keep on Dancin'...to the Rhythm of Your HEART!!
Juliana LaddDecember 3, 2012
The short ribs were AMAZING! Meat was so juicy and tender and literally fell off the bone. Had it with a side of the Mac Daddy.. Best meal ever!
Cafe TrioApril 5, 2012
Check out the "Red Ribbon" Martini. House infused strawberry vodka, Pama Liquor, Lemon Juice & Simple Syrup & finished w/ Cream Soda. Benefits AIDSWALK KC & so $5 of the $8 price goes there.
Grace FieldsMarch 15, 2017
The lemon cake is amazing!😋 Tortilla soup is really good too! Really nice service as well!
Clint HallJuly 25, 2017
Been here 25+ times
Amazing spot for happy hour or for dinner. The Cowboy Ribeye is amazing. Take a date!
Albert TongFebruary 1, 2013
Dinner portions are big. You can ask them to split one entree to two plates. They even do that for their martinis. Try more items!
Joelle SwiftDecember 3, 2022
We had the hanger steak, salmon and ribeye. Terrific and the service was phenomenal.
Simon KuoAugust 25, 2014
Everything seems to be good here. The back deck is a great place to sit if you are in the mood for the outdoors.
John GraykoskiDecember 7, 2014
Very creative... chef challenges your taste buds in a good way... Needs more Sonoma wines! Found serendipitously on Gay Cities
BrennaAugust 10, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The vegetarian menu isn't part of the regular menu. Make sure to ask for it. They've got some great options.
Kansas CitySeptember 19, 2013
They have a large selection of Gluten-free items, many of which are adaptations of their delicious original entrees!
Theresa O'LearyAugust 10, 2018
Great spot on the way to the plaza. I had a beef wellington there that blew me away.
Donald LemingJune 27, 2012
Join KC Orifginals and support local restaurants. Check out original art on walls.
Chris SneedMay 30, 2015
Mussels, Shrimp Flatbread, Crab Cakes, Margaritatini are all fabulous.
Joel NelsonDecember 10, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Some kind of kitchen emergency this evening. Regardless, the osso bucco was excellent.
Sarah EggersJanuary 26, 2012
Ask for the patio. The atmosphere is quiet, friendly and the lugging is great, even in the winter!
Tyson WAugust 12, 2010
The Praline Scallops at Cafe Trio are TO DIE FOR!!! Wow! Next time I'm back in KC I'm b-lining it for this place!!
Monica Banks KoenigDecember 19, 2012
Rarely check in here. But one of my faves. Sitting at the bar doing some writing, enjoying a glass of vino.
Blake StrobelJuly 29, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The Jimi Hendrix is hands down the best summer cocktail I've ever had. And I don't even like gin... that's how good it is.
Emily J.October 26, 2011
The food here is delicious! I loved the gnocchi. Make sure to save room for dessert!
Prentiss Earl IIIApril 26, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get the "lavender lemonade"....you'll want to hug me after the 1st sip #cheers
Mackenzie KnoxJuly 7, 2016
There were literally no vegetarian dishes here, unless you count the small hummus plate (which was just okay). Lots of seafood dishes that seemed promising but were overall pretty underwhelming.
Kimberly JonesDecember 2, 2017
One of my favorite spots in KC cozy
Jeffrey OelklausDecember 30, 2018
The service was good and the food even better!
La'Trice MurrayJanuary 9, 2015
Great place, excellent ambiance!!!
Marissa McEntireJune 27, 2017
The Mac daddy was very good.
Michelle ChenJanuary 23, 2015
We ordered Mac daddy, fried oyster, burger, and crab cake during restaurant week. Honestly, felt the food is mediocre, nothing special taste okay not fantastic, I probably wouldn't go back again.
Ryan HollandMay 8, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Wednesdays are $5 martini night.
LA76July 28, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Everything
Nick GeorgeJuly 26, 2019
Great happy hour.
Ramsey MohsenJuly 8, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Wicked killer Mac and Cheese here. Top 3 in the city. Fo-sho.
Jeanette AndersonMarch 10, 2013
Extensive and cleverly named wine list.
Prentiss Earl IIIApril 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
#best.dessert: chocolate covered gelato w/ EXTRA raspberries
Franklin VJune 26, 2011
Travis the bartender is a freaking wizard. Ask him about anything and then order a bees knees
Ramsey MohsenSeptember 14, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The patio is completely is underrated. Sit outside!
Examiner.comJanuary 5, 2011
Ahi tuna was so tender and tasty it melts like butter on a hot roll. Read more
Greg MoreyJune 19, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Ask Scotty to make you a Golden Cadillac sometime - the way Greg likes it.
Hal GottfriedDecember 29, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the Spinach Salad - Awesome
Paige CNovember 17, 2015
Mussels and happy hour!
John KrogmanJune 2, 2013
Kelly our waitress was awesome.
TracySeptember 16, 2016
Loaded fries
Craig StillmanJanuary 4, 2013
Great hostess tonight!
AMY FREEMAN-HOGANNovember 10, 2014
Crab cakes
Anna TabakhNovember 28, 2011
Lindsey is the hostess with the mostest!

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