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JJ's Restaurant, Kansas City, MO

JJ's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1849 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Contrary to popular belief, JJ's Restaurant is not named for popular owner Jimmy Frantzé. In 1985, Jimmy 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. He helped create an environment that attracted and kept one of the most professional staffs in the region. He inspires so much loyalty that when the new JJ's reopened 18 months after a 2013 fateful fire, almost all of his staff re-joined him.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (816) 561-7136
  • Website
    https://jjsrestaurantkc.com/?y_source=1_MjM1NTY1NjktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    We have our Saber Room which seats from 6 - 18 guests. Booking times for the Saber Room are either 5pm or 8pm. For this room, we do 1 check with 20% gratuity. This check can be split up to 4 ways. For events larger than 18, please call us at 816-561-7136 to check availability!
  • Location
    4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
  • Neighbourhood
    Plaza / Brookside
  • Cross Street
    Roanoke Pkwy & W 48th St
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking is located in the garage of the Polsinelli Building, in which JJ's is on the lobby level. Entrance on east side of the Polsinelli Building off of Roanoke and on the west side of the Polsinelli Building off of Belleview.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Echolands Wine Dinner with Winemaker Doug Frost

    US$10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 18, 2025 only
    7:00 p.m.
    Winemaker, Master of Wine, Master Sommelier, and Kansas City native Doug Frost showcases his Washington State grown grapes in a four course dinner paired to perfection. Seating will begin at 6:45 and the event will start at 7pm. Cost is $135 per person. $10 will be collected when you make your reservation, and $125 plus tax and gratuity will be paid at the restaurant.
    Echolands Wine Dinner with Winemaker Doug Frost photo

Menu

DRINKS

  • WellsUS$4.25

    • Boulevard DraftsUS$3.50

      Wheat, Pale & Seasonal

      • Wine of The DayUS$5.00

        Red, White and Bubbles

        SNACKS

        • Steamed Mussels**US$9.00

          Steamed in white wine with leeks, shallots, curry, fresh thyme and cream.

          • PizzaUS$8.00

            A thin crust recipe from a good friend in Chicago, which has a reputation all its own.

            • Crispy CalamariUS$8.00

              Buttermilk battered, deep-fried calamari and cherry peppers, with grilled lemon and marinara.

              • Mini Boar TacosUS$7.00

                Three crispy corn tortillas, with slow cooked wild boar, topped with jicama pico de gallo.

                Last updated: February 24, 2025

                What 1,849 people are saying

                Overall ratings and reviews

                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                4.6
                4.6 based on recent ratings
                • 4.6Food
                • 4.6Service
                • 4.5Ambience
                • 4.3Value

                Noise • Moderate

                Loved For

                • Kansas City / Kansas

                  Great for fine wines

                • Kansas City, MO

                  Great for fine wines

                Review summary

                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                JJ's Restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere with "great food," an "extensive wine list," and a "fabulous vibe." Diners rave about the "amazing surf and turf" and "phenomenal crab cakes." Service is often "outstanding," though occasional noise and some service inconsistencies are noted. Overall, a popular choice for special occasions.

                1,849 Reviews

                1. Mike

                  VIP

                  Oklahoma City

                  57 reviews

                  5.0

                  57 reviews

                  Dined 5 days ago

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 4
                  First time and we will be back soon. Great food, good wine selection and staff was outstanding.

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                2. Sarah

                  VIP

                  Kansas City

                  53 reviews

                  4.0

                  53 reviews

                  Dined on February 16, 2025

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 3
                  4. Ambience 3
                  Food was very good. Service wasn’t great and it was extremely loud in the main dining area.

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                3. Tiphanie

                  Kansas City

                  1 review

                  3.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on February 15, 2025

                  1. Overall 3
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 1
                  4. Ambience 4
                  The food was great. Best bread I’ve ever had at a restaurant. The only issue was our waiter Rick was not very attentive. It seemed like we were always waiting on him longer than a normal time. Also our steaks were undercooked and he took them back and it was 20 minutes before they were brought back to us so my loaded baked potatoes were cold. My husband ordered no asparagus and his came back with asparagus and he picked it up with his fork and told Rick that he did not want asparagus and Rick snatched the asparagus from his plate and threw it in the bread basket and walked off. It was pretty aggressive and we were put off by the service that night.
                  JJ's RestaurantResponded 1 day ago
                  Tiphanie, Please get in touch so I can make this right!

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                4. John

                  VIP

                  Kansas City

                  2 reviews

                  5.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on February 15, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  What's not to love about JJ's! Perfect location for our Vallentine's Day dinner! Food and service were outstanding. Yes we will be back soon!

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                5. Jennifer

                  Kansas City

                  11 reviews

                  5.0

                  11 reviews

                  Dined on February 14, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  My husband wanted somewhere new, usually we stay north of the river, but I grew up south so JJs is familiar to me. It didn’t disappoint. First, our server was amazing. He was top notch. He said he hadn’t been there long and to please excuse him as he was still new, you couldn’t tell 10/10 on his service. The crab cakes were phenomenal. We both had surf and turf. The steaks were tender and cooked perfectly. The lobster was seasoned and tender. Overall, we will be back in the future.

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                6. John A

                  Kansas City

                  1 review

                  5.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on February 14, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Tenderloin burger was one of the best we’ve ever had. Value was fantastic. Drinks were fabulous and our waiter was top notch. We’ll definitely be back often!!

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                7. Jeanna

                  VIP

                  Kansas City

                  1 review

                  5.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on February 5, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Great ambiance, service, wine and food!Feels like home! We always enjoy eating at JJ’s and they remember us which is so very nice.

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                8. Andrew

                  Kansas City

                  2 reviews

                  4.0

                  2 reviews

                  Dined on February 2, 2025

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 3
                  All the service staff from the minute we arrived were outstanding. It was very busy and very noisy. The food was good, and it was a thorough wine list. It was rather expensive.

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                9. Shannon

                  Kansas City

                  1 review

                  5.0

                  1 review

                  Dined on January 31, 2025

                  1. Overall 5
                  2. Food 5
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  I went for the Meyer Wine Dinner and it was fantastic! The food and wine pairings were perfection. Everything was delicious and it was fun to hear from the owner/wine maker, Matt Meyer, about the different wines that were served that evening and the history of his and his family’s in the wine business, (His father Justin Meyer co-founded Silver Oak.) It was extremely reasonably priced too! I can hardly wait until the next one!
                  JJ's RestaurantResponded on February 1, 2025
                  Thank you so much, Shannon! Hopefully we'll see you again soon!

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                10. Michael

                  VIP

                  Kansas City

                  184 reviews

                  4.0

                  184 reviews

                  Dined on January 31, 2025

                  1. Overall 4
                  2. Food 4
                  3. Service 5
                  4. Ambience 5
                  Great neighborhood restaurant with an amazing story. Fun meeting place for any occasion.

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                FAQs

                JJ's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 561-7136.

                JJ's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1849 OpenTable diners.

                JJ's Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                Make a reservation

                2 people
                7:00 p.m.
                Booked 9 times today
                Experiences are available.

                Order delivery or takeout

                Google Map for JJ's Restaurant

                4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112

                Additional information

                • Cross Street
                  Roanoke Pkwy & W 48th St
                • Neighbourhood
                  Plaza / Brookside
                • Hours of Operation
                  Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                • Price
                  $31 to $50
                • Cuisines
                  American, Steakhouse
                • Dining style
                  Casual Elegant
                • Dress code
                  Business Casual
                • Parking details
                  Complimentary parking is located in the garage of the Polsinelli Building, in which JJ's is on the lobby level. Entrance on east side of the Polsinelli Building off of Roanoke and on the west side of the Polsinelli Building off of Belleview.
                • Payment Options
                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                • Additional
                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                • Website
                  https://jjsrestaurantkc.com/?y_source=1_MjM1NTY1NjktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
                • Phone number
                  (816) 561-7136
                • Private party facilities
                  We have our Saber Room which seats from 6 - 18 guests. Booking times for the Saber Room are either 5pm or 8pm. For this room, we do 1 check with 20% gratuity. This check can be split up to 4 ways. For events larger than 18, please call us at 816-561-7136 to check availability!

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