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1. Stock Hill
4.7
Exceptional(3527)
Price: Very Expensive
โ€ข Steakhouse โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 45 times today
๐Ÿ’Ž ๐Ÿ’ ๐ƒ๐ข๐š๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐€๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ Winning Restaurant by AAA 2017-2023๐Ÿฅ‡ ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ค๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ in America by Thrillist 2017-2020Stock Hill checks all the boxes โ€” but also thinks outside of them. As part of Kansas Cityโ€™s chef-driven food scene, Stock Hill embraces๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ. Serving creative interpretations of nostalgic steakhouse staples, our culinary team, led by Chef Jacob Hilbert, uses the ๐™๐™ž๐™œ๐™๐™š๐™จ๐™ฉ-๐™˜๐™–๐™ก๐™ž๐™—๐™š๐™ง ๐™˜๐™ช๐™ฉ๐™จ ๐™ค๐™› ๐™ข๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ with impeccable flavor, sourced from the Midwestโ€™s finest ranches. ๐๐”๐“ ๐’๐“๐„๐€๐Š ๐ˆ๐’ ๐‰๐”๐’๐“ ๐“๐‡๐„ ๐’๐“๐€๐‘๐“.From artisanal sides to handcrafted cocktails, every aspect of our menu is ๐™™๐™š๐™จ๐™ž๐™œ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™™ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™˜๐™ง๐™š๐™–๐™ฉ๐™š ๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™ช๐™ฃ๐™›๐™ค๐™ง๐™œ๐™š๐™ฉ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™—๐™ก๐™š, uniquely-Stock Hill experience. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, treating a client to dinner, or simply enjoying a night out with friends, we're here to make it a meal to remember.
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2. Ocean Prime - Kansas City
4.8
Exceptional(1508)
Price: Very Expensive
โ€ข Seafood โ€ข Kansas City
Booked 49 times today
Located at 46 Penn Centre, adjacent to Kansas City's iconic Country Club Plaza, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended. Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associatesโ€™ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant. THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor, Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments , Clothing with offensive language or graphics. Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed. We appreciate your cooperation.
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3. The Capital Grille - Kansas City
4.7
Exceptional(4736)
Price: Very Expensive
โ€ข Steakhouse โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 66 times today
The Capital Grille in Kansas City is a top-choice for special occasions. Known for their expertly prepared steaks, the restaurant creates a memorable dining experience. Reviews rave about the fantastic service, amazing food, and the special touches for celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries. As one reviewer said, 'Nothing about this restaurant disappoints. I choose The Capital Grill when we have a special occasion.'
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4. Cafe Provence
4.9
Exceptional(4608)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข French / American โ€ข Prairie Village
Booked 25 times today
Cafรฉ Provence serves seasonal, locally inspired French food in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Family owned and operated for more than 20 years, Cafรฉ Provence has been honored as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S., Top 10 French Restaurants in the U.S., Top 25 Service in the U.S., and Best Restaurant in Kansas City.Cafรฉ Provence has been honored by Zagat as the best restaurant in Kansas City. It joins the top 46 restaurants in the United States given this honor in their respective cities, such as Joel Robuchon, Las Vegas, Le Bernadin, NYC, Gary Danko, San Francisco and more.Visit us on www.cafeprovencekc.com ร€ bientรดt!
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5. Eddie V's - Kansas City
4.8
Exceptional(3423)
Price: Very Expensive
โ€ข Seafood โ€ข Kansas City
Booked 66 times today
Eddie V's in Kansas City is a prime destination for special occasions. With reviews praising the attentive service, excellent ambiance, and delicious food, it's a place that makes memories. Customers have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events at Eddie V's, with the staff going above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable. The seafood flown in from pristine waters and the premium hand-carved steaks add to the luxurious dining experience.
A photo of McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City restaurant
6. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City
4.4
Awesome(7542)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Seafood โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 52 times today
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood in Kansas City is a special occasion spot, with numerous reviews praising the excellent service and food. It's a place where guests celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other special events. As one reviewer put it, 'The food was delicious and the attention we received was just as expected.' The restaurant's ambiance is also highly rated, described as both upscale and inviting. The staff is accommodating, making every guest feel special.
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7. JJ's Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1843)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข American โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 23 times today
In 1996, JJ's was honored with the Grand Award from Wine Spectator. In 2025, JJ's Wine List and Bar Program was honored as a Semi Finalist by the James Beard Foundation. Our passion for great food and beverages has made us a perennial favorite among Kansas Citians for 40 years! In 1985, Jimmy Frantze purchased JJ Malane's from his former business partner and the saloon's namesake. Malane's went away, but JJ's remained, and a West Plaza fine dining icon was born. Jimmy invested his enthusiasm and passion for exceptional contemporary American food, steaks and wine to build one of the finest restaurants in Kansas City just a block west of the Country Club Plaza.
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8. Pierpont's at Union Station
4.7
Exceptional(5289)
Price: Expensive
โ€ข Steakhouse โ€ข Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
Booked 40 times today
Pierpont's at Union Station has been providing food and service as memorable as the historic setting since its inception in 1999. Named for railroad baron J.P. (Pierpont) Morgan, Pierpont's serves perfectly aged prime steaks and fresh seafood arriving daily. To complement your culinary selections, we maintain an extensive wine list featuring bottles from all over the globe, as well as boast a gorgeous 2-story bar equipped with a rolling library ladder.Our Private Dining Rooms-located in the Wine Cellar, along with the Pierpont's Belvedere Room on the 2nd floor overlooking Grand Hall, offer more intimate settings for groups of 6 to 60. They are perfect for business or entertaining guests and each room is individually decorated, offering an exceptional place to celebrate a special occasion, close the deal, or have a gathering with friends.
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9. Gram & Dun
4.6
Exceptional(4687)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Contemporary American โ€ข Plaza / Brookside
Booked 26 times today
Gram & Dun brings culinarily-driven fare, while paying special attention to pairing food with libations. It's a place โ€œfor the peopleโ€ where you can relax and enjoy the neighborhood vibe while we test theories of food, drink and the evolution of good times. Our local owners and staff bring a unique, modern environment to this ideal Plaza location where we have revived the best patio in town, making Gram & Dun an enticing landmark for locals and visitors alike. In addition, Gram & Dun honors the traditional by bringing revered dishes to the forefront and adding our own special touch, and welcomes seasonality as the year progresses, all in an effort to provide the best to patrons with exquisite taste. Gram & Dun: sophisticated, soulful and crafted.
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10. Story
4.8
Exceptional(2934)
Price: Moderate
โ€ข Modern European โ€ข Prairie Village
Booked 13 times today
Story is a contemporary American restaurant in The Village Shopping Center in Prairie Village, KS. The Center is located 10 minutes southwest of Kansas City, Missouri's Country Club Plaza. Story offers local, seasonal creative American cuisine from Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen is a 2022 and 2013 James Beard Semifinalist for Best Chef Midwest and FOOD & WINE magazine's The People's Best New Chef: Midwest. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen is FOOD & WINE Magazine's The People's Best New Chef National Winner for 2014. Story features comfortable dining room, patio and bar seating. Story accepts reservations and walk-ins Wednesday - Sunday 4:30pm - 8:30pm.

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