Restaurants ideas outside of BBQ realm
 

Alrighty. We're looking at going to Michael Smiths. We were looking at Bluestem, but the price was just out of what we were looking to spend. My boyfriend decided on Michael Smith's because he has received a Michelin star, and the price is just about where we are comfortable spending. Just thought I would see if anyone has eaten there, or if you know of any other restaurants with Michelin star chefs in the area.

54th St Bar and Grill

Red Lobster

Does not compute

This.

Here are a few favs from when we lived in KC...

http://stroudsrestaurant.com/

http://www.lulusnoodles.com/

http://pizzabellakc.com/

Strouds

Fred P Otts

There are four types of restaurants in the world:

Barbecue
Chinese
Burger joints
Other Stuff

Machete's mexican right down from the stadiums is pretty tasty

https://www.facebook.com/machetesaut...xican/?fref=ts

I hear Perkins is wonderful

http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showt...php?p=13145627

Beer kitchen in Westport on mCcoys, grinders in the crossroads

I have heard on CP that Long John Silvers is quite good.

Arbys has a Venison sandwich now. You can't get more Missouri than that.

And it's ****ing delicious.

Beer Kitchen in Westport.

There is a wonderful world class Mexican restaurant located across the street from the stadiums on Blue Ridge Cutoff.

I live in Missouri. And I'm pretty sure it's nationwide.

I think he might like Westport. He's never been to KC except for Arrowhead one time last year.

I second and third the Beer Kitchen recommendation. Awesome food and a great beer selection.

Captain D's!

See multiple other threads... but here you go you lazy SOB :)

Graham and Dunn (Plaza)
Rye (Leawood)
J Gilberts (Overland Park)
Nara (22nd and Main in KCMO)

The smokestack burger with burnt ends and some truffle fries are my go to.

Bazookas has a pretty good crab buffet.

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Grinders
Westport Flea Market

I saw an ad about that and wondered if it was a joke. How do they get that much venison? Are they carpet bombing forests?

Applebees

2 for 20 holla

It's grown in a lab

Mesob.

It's a Caribbean/Ethiopian fusion place. That also has live jazz, depending on the nights you go.

The food is ****ing amazing.

If you want something more traditional...Pig and Finch. Get the short rib ragu grilled cheese. OMFG.

Pot Pie

Steve Bono's list of fine KC Dining establishments:

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Next time I'm back in the area for a game, I'm looking you up to go out to a cool restaurant! I dig your recommendations and palette. :clap:

Waffle House. Just be sure all your vaccinations are up to date.

Deer are just giant automobile targeting rats.

Take a freeway trip through the northeast corridor. I've mentioned it several times in the past, but in just one car trip through NJ, PA and OH, we passed no less than 35-40 deer carcasses, 6-8 of them right in the middle of the roadway.

In suburban St.L, they have seasonal kill periods right in residential yards [for archers and air rifles, for resident safety] due to the proliferation.

I went to a Waffle House 1 time

It was horrible. Service was good but food and cost were both awful.

It made me lower my opinion of tin cup substantially

IHOP kicks its ass something cray cray

Great way to get a new car, without it going against your insurance rates. Fault free. Comprehensive. Go out searching for deer to whammy.

Yeah, Waffle House sucks ass. That’s why my post was funny.

Taco John's in Blue Springs, don't forget to get the Potato Oles.

This was what I was driving [not the EXACT car, but make/model].



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V's on 40 Highway in Independence is nice and cozy. Italian fare, reasonable price, and not too far from Arrowhead.

+1 Beer Kitchen. Char Bar in Westport is good, too, for a bit of a different BBQ option (and some stuff that's not BBQ, I think).

Bier Station would be an easy drive to the stadium.. haven't been there, but I've heard good things.

Outside Stroud's, Beer Kitchen, V's and BBQ, the only thing I can even think to add is Bo Lings if you like good chinese.

If you are looking for less formal sitdown foodstuff that's KC-centric, don't miss Hi-Boys for a burger and rings, or a longjohn at Lamar's.

We were in town a couple of weeks ago, and my sister-in-law and her beau took my wife and I here for a late meal.

http://www.kconeills.com

I'd definitely go there again.

PS- It a small quaint sports bar.

Strouds literally might have the worst fried chicken in Kansas City. It's so super bad. Just no seasoning on it at all. Blah blah blah.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken way better. I'd honestly rather eat KFC or Popeyes ahead of Strouds. That bad.

Agreed. It has really slipped.

Westport Ale House

Green Room (GREAT burger & brew their own plus carry other local breweries)

Char Bar

If 'fairly nice' is sit down/service, I could add several more going down a notch.... Longboard's, Twisted Fresh, Pepperjax, Don Antonio's (by the Speedway though).... they're all made in front of you or at least made to order. Might actually be better options for a quick bite before getting out of town, but not sure any are around the stadium.

I have to agree....Years ago there was a spot in Shawnee called KT Fryers. Pretty much like Strouds, but they made Strouds look like beginners. Damned place burnt down a few years later though and never came back. I (think) I heard the rumor that the owner torched his own place - but do NOT know if this was true, but DAMN the chicken fried steak was to DIE for...

Chappells in NKC worth it just for the sports memorabilia.

http://www.chappellsrestaurant.com/

I miss Stephenson's.

I know a killer wine bar

ru single

Well, this is awkward.

GBlowfish gonna shank you bitch! He loves that place. :hmmm:

I have no idea?

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Where we going with this?

You fixing me up with drunk chicks who drink a lot to ****?

or

You fixing me with drinks to get drunk like a chick to **** me?

BIG DIFFERENCE!!! ROFL

New thread in RR.

"Discuss reasons Claynus recently 86'd scho63..."

I can't speak to recent slippage, particularly as they seem to be expanding [and contracting] which is always a dicey proposition. And I agree that KT Fryers was the bomb [npi]. But IIRC KT Fryers was started by someone previously affiliated with Strouds who simply copied their methods. They were very good, but their menu was identical to Strouds. It was popular for us partially because they executed so well, but mainly because they were just around the corner from grandma, so it was easy to get to.

FTR, if all Stroud did was their green beans and potatoes'n'gravy, I'd be OK with that, but the last time was there [Fairway losation] their chicken was still good. With the caveat that I'm not the biggest fried chicken fan, but find theirs good, and I only eat the white meat.

The important thing to point out is, if you're looking for non-BBQ cuisine that's distinctively KC [see OP], Strouds fits the bill. The concept of family-style sitdown dining with 'signature' side dishes to go with the main course [usually chicken], and everything being cooked to order usually means fresh ingredients and attention to detail. If the day is off, or you go at a bad time, it might not measure up, but compared to the rest of KC cuisine, particularly when you take away BBQ, it's fairly distinctive and enjoyable.

And since it's luv, who I believe is down in Springfield, adjust your expecations based on what you think of Lamberts, which serves a wider array of dishes, but has the same 'family style' concept and popularity.

Prepare thy anus

I no longer live in KC but you need to be more specific as to what you like/ want to try and a budget for the food it'self as KC has so many great places to eat.

Some of the more popular places mentioned are very good but when I go to another city I want something I can't get at home or something I like at home that has been elevated to a new level.

I never eat steak out, seldom BBQ unless it's Joe's KC or Jack's.

KC has a nice array of ethnic restaurants that I am sure you won't find in Springfield. Italian. German, Indian, African, Jamaican, Spanish, ...

Mesob is an excellent choice, Jazz also for cajun, creole. For Italian Garrozo's Jaspers and Cascones. And all are $$



These (below) are a total waste of bandwidth... I think if you give us a direction these guys could steer you to the right places, some already have.

You forgot to introduce yourself.

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Tits or GTFO

We'll be there early enough to sit down and have a nice lunch. I wouldn't mind finding someplace local that's in a "trendy" area like Westport or P&L just to be able to kind of show him the area as well. I'm an Arthur Bryant's fan, so I'd probably take him there if we decide on BBQ. Otherwise, just gathering ideas for say, under $40 for both of us. Shouldn't be too hard to do with lunch menus. We'll also be saving drinking for the tailgate. Enjoying the recommendations and conversations so far. Thanks all.

We lived in north kc when I was in school and used to go to Chappells a lot. They make their own honey mustard which is good. There's a sand which place next to it called jersey boys that's good as well.

Kc smoke burger used to be good as well, not sure if it's still there or not

Luv, you are a sports fan. Chappels in North Kansas City totally fits the bill. It's a sports bar and sports museum. The guys collection has been talked about in Sports Illustrated and other magazines. It is really impressive. The food is good, not great. For under $40 for the two of you, it would fit the bill.

Yeah. Being in Springfield, we have our fill of comfort food specialty restaurants. I haven't been to Lambert's in ages, but their rolls and chicken & dumplings are awesome, as is their chicken fried steak and fried okra.

Anyway, I'm starting to think that we may just hit Westport and see what catches our eye....if we don't get BBQ.

Or this.

Savory aged goat and/or braised goat? !!!! :eek:

Indeed. I haven't been to Strouds (up north) in years - but the Wife and I hit the shrouds over in OP when it first opened and, frankly, it was god-awful. I don't know if it was just a "newly-opened" thing or what - and that was several years ago - but we've never been back - for no other reason than we just don't get over that way a lot.

Another place that I "used" to like was Jess and Jims....but not so much any longer.

bet its bomb as ****

their jerk chicken (and waffles), jerk ribs and swordfish are to die for

Checked out the menu, and everything sounds awesome (I love spice). However, they're not open on Mondays. :(

Now to try out that second link...

Actually, I think I've been to the 801 Chophouse at the P&L. Not quite looking for that fine of dining.

If you go to Pig and Finch order the short rib ragu, and the espresso rubbed pork shoulder.

The two best things on the menu IMO and you will not be disappointed.

charcuterie

If you like a good burger, westport flea market is the place. It's not the only place to get a good burger and it's not fancy, but it's a kansas city institution that meets your price requirement and it's close to westport per your instructions above.

Strouds will cost a little more than that, but don't listen to the people talking down their food. It's still good. But expense, the potential for a long wait, and the fact that it's not in your areas of interest are against it.

Stroud's gets a lot of bad run on here for no reason. Some people don't think it's "the greatest chicken ever" and I get that. Their chicken strips are enormous and very good, no better mashed potatoes and gravy, and the cinnamon rolls are a great finisher. i'm a big fan of green beans and love those too. They also do chicken gizzards and fried chicken livers if you're into that kind of thing. I'm not.

Look, you don't stay in the restaurant business for 80 years if you don't have something going for you. Just sayin....

http://stroudsrestaurant.com/overland-park/

Agree. I'm usually meh about green beans, but I love Strouds' version. I don't think it's a fit for luv's trip this time though, for reasons mentioned in my last post.

Another place that tried, and failed specactularly to mimic Strouds' model like KT Fryers tried and succeed was Grandma's Kitchen out at the racetrack.

The food wasn't horrible, but the service was, and nothing was distinctive. Again the menu was IDENTICAL, but it was more like actual home cooking, where it's made from scratch and everything, but some things are colder than others and nothing has a signature flavor. The kicker was it had some of the worst service I've ever seen. Closed pretty quick.

I think Stroud's is good, but definitely wouldn't go out of my way for it, and think some of the hype is weird.

I dunno, when I think of great mashed potatoes, I think of something closer to twice baked potatoes... they just have good old fashioned mashed potatoes, nothing terribly exciting. Same goes for other sides and food (from what I remember).

The cinnamon rolls are the one thing to go out of your way for, those are special.

Yep! I remember when the Cracker Barrel went in over off I-70 in KCK.....Never stopped in (at that location) but I laughed when it closed about a year later.

I talked to the (then) manager at the one closest to me (119th and Strang Line) and he told me that the "employees were stealing the place blind". According to him, The folks from Corporate (Nashville) walked in one morning, fired everybody in the place and within a week, the place was shut down and shuttered......Go figure.

Couldn't agree more. Stroud's just wasn't my cup of tea, from the old homestead (or whatever the hell that place with the 6 foot ceilings was) I just thought that there were better places for "homestyle" fried chicken at the time.

No doubt in my mind whatsoever that Strouds hasn't been doing it right for a long, long time!

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