Looking for a breathtaking spot for your next special night out? We asked our audience their picks for the most beautiful restaurants in Kansas City (and added a few of our own). Here they are 👇
Noka
Noka is a modern, wabi-sabi-inspired Japanese fusion restaurant in Martini Corner, featuring earth-toned interiors, communal concrete tables, and Japanese clay pots aligning the walls. It’s even been the backdrop for private parties for Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Patrick & Brittany Mahomes.
📍334 E 31st Street Kansas City, MO 64108
Lidia’s
Lidia’s is found in the Historic Freight House Building in the Crossroads and features beautiful brick walls, soaring wood ceilings, dazzling chandeliers, and a massive stone fireplace as the centerpiece. Lidia’s also offers The Loft and The Terrazza for private dining, and a wonderful patio for dining al fresco.
📍101 W 22nd St. Kansas City, MO 64108
Wandering Vine at the Castle
How often can you dine in a castle built in 1907? Wandering Vine at the Castle’s eye-catching exterior and elegant interior is an experience unlike any other in the metro. Oh, and their brunch was named among the best in America.
📍12401 Johnson Dr. Shawnee, KS 66216
Farina
Farina is located in the heart of the Crossroads and offers a modern, upscale space perfect for a special night out. The custom woodwork, leather upholstery, and curated artwork offer a cozy escape from the bustling streets outside its doors
📍19 West 19th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Tailleur
When it comes to meticulously designed restaurants in Kansas City, few have more poured into them than Tailleur. Owner/operator/designer Heather White built a space that feels like a Parisian café with handpicked décor and nods to equestrian culture.
📍3933 Main Street. Kansas City, MO 64111
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Rozzelle Court Restaurant is found inside the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and is designed in the style of a 15th-century Italian courtyard. Fun fact: the Roman Fountain Basin at the center of the courtyard is dated back to 220 C.E.
📍4525 Oak St. Kansas City, MO 64111
Prime Social
Rising 16 floors above the Country Club Plaza is Prime Social, the vibrant cocktail lounge, which is another hotspot frequented by Travis & Taylor. Prime Social offers a truly “elevated” experience serving craft cocktails and small plates.
📍4622 Pennsylvania Ave. Kansas City, MO 64112
Harvey’s at Union Station
Harvey’s at Union Station offers open-air dining under the soaring ceilings of Union Station. Take in 111 years of history while enjoying one of Kansas City’s best brunches on Sundays.
📍30 W Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108
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