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Kansas City 72-Hour Vacation

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WHERE TO EAT KANSAS CITY RESTAURANTS


The American Restaurant Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at The American Restaurant, Kansas City, MO 25th St. & Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-545-8000 | Menu
Chef Debbie Gold returns to cook at this Kansas City dining destination. More...

Bluestem Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at Bluestem, Kansas City, MO 900 Westport Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-561-1101 | Menu
Chef Colby Garrelts delivers contemporary American fare to his chic Westport restaurant. More...

Cafe Sebastienne Contemporary
13/20
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
4420 Warwick Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-561-7740 | Menu
Food is art at this eatery in the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. More...

Classic Cup Cafe American
13/20
Country Club Plaza
301 W. 47th St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-753-1840 | Menu
Truly a classic, this Plaza mainstay offers power breakfasts, quick lunches and romantic dinners. More...

Gates Bar-B-Q Barbecue
Quick Bite
1026 State Ave.
Kansas City, KS 66102
913-621-1134 | Menu
Think of KC then think barbecue: Gates proves why. More...

Le Fou Frog French
14/20
Dining Room at Le Fou Frog, Kansas City, MO 400 E. 5th St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
816-474-6060 | Menu
There’s always ooh-la-la fun at Le Fou Frog, where Frenchman Mano Rafael serves up authentic fare. More...

Lidia's Kansas City Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Lidia 101 W. 22nd St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-221-3722 | Menu
Lidia Bastianich’s first outpost outside New York is a destination Crossroads restaurant. More...

Michael Smith Modern American
14/20
Dining Room at Michael Smith, Kansas City, MO 1900 Main St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-842-2202 | Menu
Chef Michael Smith prepares elegantly rustic fare at his restaurant in the Crossroads Arts District. More...

Room 39 Modern American
13/20
1719 W. 39th St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
816-753-3939 | Menu
Seasonal ingredients and a changing menu and wine selection keep this three-meals-a-day spot fresh. More...

Starker's Reserve Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Starker 201 W. 47th St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
816-753-3565 | Menu
With the purchase of Starker's Reserve, executive chef John McClure adds restaurateur to his résumé. More...

Succotash American
13/20
2601 Holmes St.
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-421-2807 | Menu
This funky bruncheonette moved to a funkier (but dandier) location on the city's East Side. More...



Power and Light District Eateries

Angel's Rock Bar
1323 Walnut St.
816-442-8112
www.angelsrockbarkc.com

Bar


Howl at the Moon
1334 Grand Blvd.
816-471-4695
www.howlatthemoon.com

Bar


Lucky Strike
1370 Grand Blvd.
816-471-2316
www.bowlluckystrike.com

American
13/20
$$$$$


Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge
1333 Walnut St.
816-442-8115

www.makerslounge.com

Contemporary American
13/20
$$$$$


PBR Big Sky
111 E. 14th St.
816-442-8145
www.pbrbigskykc.com

American
$$$$$


Raglan Road
170 E. 14th St.
816-994-9700
www.raglanroadirishpub.com

Irish
12/20
$$$$$


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(Updated: 07/21/11 CT)