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Best of Kansas City
The Rieger is one of Best of Kansas City.

1. The Rieger

1924 Main St (at W 20th St), Kansas City, MO
New American Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: This restaurant is INCREDIBLE. There is no substitute-- amazing cuisine, top-notch cocktails by some of the best in the city. And yes, check the men's room: Al Capone *really did* piss here. :-D

Manifesto is one of Best of Kansas City.

2. Manifesto

1924 Main St (btwn W 19th & 20th St), Kansas City, MO
Speakeasy · 74 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: Do not miss this speakeasy. Multiple award winning cocktails and the best atmosphere; you'll feel like you're somewhere private, (and possibly illegal!) Text for a table, and DON'T BE LATE.

Harry's Bar & Tables is one of Best of Kansas City.

3. Harry's Bar & Tables

8.3
501 Westport Rd (at Pennsylvania Ave.), Kansas City, MO
Cocktail Bar · 65 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: My favorite bar in Kansas City, hands down. Best spot to meet friends after work, or late at night. Jeremy and company are the friendliest, and best in the city. Don't miss this one!

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen is one of Best of Kansas City.

4. Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen

8.5
1526 Walnut St (btwn E 15th & 16th St), Kansas City, MO
Wine Bar · 49 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: An incredibly unpretentious wine bar in the Crossroads. The food is great, but everyone working there is better. Amazing happy hour, and a rare patio make this my fav spot for a glass.

Westport Cafe & Bar is one of Best of Kansas City.

5. Westport Cafe & Bar

8.4
419 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO
French Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: The food here is incredible. The steak + frites should not be missed, nor the steak sandwich, (ask for pickled red onion, if available!)

The Roasterie Café is one of Best of Kansas City.

6. The Roasterie Café

1828 Walnut St Ste 102 (at E 19th St), Kansas City, MO
Coffee Shop · 2 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: Awesome, spacious spot to sit and work, chat or just have a coffee.

Tom's Town Distilling Co. is one of Best of Kansas City.

7. Tom's Town Distilling Co.

9.0
1701 Main St (at E 17th St), Kansas City, MO
Distillery · 15 tips and reviews
The Peanut is one of Best of Kansas City.

8. The Peanut

8.8
5000 Main St (at W 50th St), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 50 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: Best hot wings in a dive bar you can get in KC. Don't miss this!

Snow & Company is one of Best of Kansas City.

9. Snow & Company

421 Westport Rd (Westport Road and Pennsylvania), Kansas City, MO
Bar · 44 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: Do *not* miss the frozen cocktails here, especially on a summer day.

Gates Bar-B-Q is one of Best of Kansas City.

10. Gates Bar-B-Q

7.9
3205 Main St (at Linwood Blvd), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 78 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: A Kansas City staple. Best for lunch. "May I HELP YOU?!"

Thou Mayest is one of Best of Kansas City.

11. Thou Mayest

419 E 18th St (at Locust St), Kansas City, MO
Coffee Shop · 37 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: Can feel a bit pretentious/hipster at times, but look past that-- they serve amazing coffee and have a bit of a bar, as well. Post up with your laptop after lunch and work through happy hour! :-D

Arthur Bryant's Barbeque is one of Best of Kansas City.

12. Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

8.1
1727 Brooklyn Ave (at E 18th St), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 145 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: While the easiest way to start a fight between folks from Kansas City is to ask their favorite barbecue, this my (and every President's) choice for BBQ in Kansas City.

Gram & Dun is one of Best of Kansas City.

13. Gram & Dun

8.8
600 Ward Pkwy (Pennsylvania), Kansas City, MO
American Restaurant · 111 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: A great spot for dinner or brunch in the Plaza area. Get a reservation for the weekend well in advance, or you're looking at a two hour wait.

Ollie's Local is one of Best of Kansas City.

14. Ollie's Local

3044 Gillham Rd (at E 31st St), Kansas City, MO
American Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: Ask for Eddie! They also have several incredible cocktails on tap.

Up-Down is one of Best of Kansas City.

15. Up-Down

8.8
101 Southwest Blvd (at Baltimore Ave), Kansas City, MO
Arcade · 38 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: Bring a fistful of quarters and an appetite for nostalgia and beer. TMNT!

McCoy's Public House is one of Best of Kansas City.

16. McCoy's Public House

4057 Pennsylvania Ave (at Westport Rd.), Kansas City, MO
Brewery · 138 tips and reviews
Minsky's Pizza is one of Best of Kansas City.

17. Minsky's Pizza

8.2
427 Main St (at E 5th St), Kansas City, MO
Pizzeria · 40 tips and reviews

18. Teocali

8.6
2512 Holmes St (btwn E 25th & 26th St), Kansas City, MO
Mexican Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: Ask for Enrique! Friendliest restauranteur in Kansas City. Food is homemade, and the tequila selection is top notch. Great rooftop, too! This should be your spot for Cinco de Mayo!

Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center/Beer Hall is one of Best of Kansas City.

19. Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center/Beer Hall

9.5
2534 Madison Ave (btwn W 25th & 26th St), Kansas City, MO
Brewery · 23 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: Try some of the old favorites or the experiments, this beer hall is a great spot to catch up with friends.

Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue is one of Best of Kansas City.

20. Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue

9.1
101 W 22nd St (btwn Baltimore Ave & Wyandotte St), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 224 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: Do *not* miss the Crown Rib, but, honestly: you can't go wrong with any of the food here.

Cafe Trio is one of Best of Kansas City.

21. Cafe Trio

8.6
4558 Main St, Kansas City, MO
American Restaurant · 59 tips and reviews

Clint H.Clint Hall: Amazing spot for happy hour or for dinner. The Cowboy Ribeye is amazing. Take a date!