Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Kansas City / Kansas

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Story

4.8

4.8 (2919)

$30 and under

Modern European

Prairie Village

About the restaurant

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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Todd

Dined 4 days ago

We had the short rib and mahi mahi entrees. Both were fantastic. Salads and carrot cake were both delicious, too. Can’t wait to go back.

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4.7

4.7 (3495)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Plaza / Brookside

About the restaurant

💎 𝟒 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 Winning Restaurant by AAA 2017-2023
🥇 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 in America by Thrillist 2017-2020

Stock Hill checks all the boxes — but also thinks outside of them. As part of Kansas City’s chef-driven food scene, Stock Hill embraces𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺. Serving creative interpretations of nostalgic steakhouse staples, our culinary team, led by Chef Jacob Hilbert, uses the 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩-𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙪𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙩 with impeccable flavor, sourced from the Midwest’s finest ranches.

𝐁𝐔𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐈𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓.

From artisanal sides to handcrafted cocktails, every aspect of our menu is 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙣 𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, 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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Steffany

Dined 1 day ago

The food was so good, and my steak was prepared as requested.

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4.7

4.7 (33)

$31 to $50

American

Shawnee

About the restaurant

Paulo & Bill Restaurant in Shawnee serves up well-presented seafood and Italian cuisine including the classics and more modern choices.Paulo & Bill Restaurant offers appetizers that include garlic bread, wood-fired salmon salad, calamari, crab cakes and goat cheese bruschetta. Pasta options can be made gluten free and include the house-made gnocchi, wild mushroom ravioli and lasagna. Guests can choose entrées like the chicken piccata and Mama Mia grilled beef tenderloin with whipped potatoes. There is also a wood-fired oven with a number of pizza selections, such as peppered chicken and applewood smoked bacon. Paulo & Bill Restaurant has an outdoor seating area, a kids' menu and a special happy hour menu that includes small plates, such as lasagna rolls and sausage or beef tenderloin flatbreads. There is also brunch available. Special wine dinners are offered throughout the year with vintages paired with each course.

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DavidWVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Food was excellent, waitress was fantastic. One of our favorite places

6S Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (1123)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Wichita

About the restaurant

From the moment you step into 6S Steakhouse’s dazzling main chandelier room you will be transported into a world of delicious food and incredible wine, gracious hospitality and impeccable service.

Our ‘Classic American’ restaurant combines an innovative menu using only the finest local ingredients, offering amazing seafood and hearty salads in addition to the region’s best meat and poultry. 6s also boasts an award-winning wine list and a slate of hand-crafted specialty cocktails.
As for ambiance, 6s is a truly unique experience. There are many ways to enjoy your meal including private dining areas, cozy booths, the drama of the main space and a heated patio. An elegant and memorable dining experience is what awaits each patron who chooses 6S steakhouse!

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Nicole

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Appetizers, meals, dessert and drinks were phenomenal! Dolo took such good care of us and helped make our anniversary even more special. 6S might become an anniversary tradition!

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4.6

4.6 (284)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Wichita

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Sweet Spot, a contemporary American restaurant. We have the finest steaks and fresh seafood with daily specials from our amazing chef you will find nowhere else! We look forward to having you!

For private parties, kindly contact us via email at wichitasweetspot@gmail.com or through the questionnaire toward the bottom of our website (wichitasweetspot.com).

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VICTORIA

Dined 1 day ago

GREAT ATMOSPHERE, THE SERVICE WAS REALLY GOOD AND THE FOOD WAS WONDERFUL. THE ONLY COMPLAINTS I HAVE ARE 1. SOMEONE IN MY PARTY OF 11 ORDERED EXTRA SAUCE AND WAS CHARGED $2 - THE SERVER SHOULD HAVE MADE US AWARE OF THE CHARGE AT THE TIME IT WAS ORDERED. 2. THE DISHES WERE NOT CLEARED TIMELY. OVERALL OUR EXPERIENCE WAS GREAT AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO EATING THERE AGAIN. THE PRICES ARE ABOVE AVERAGE HOWEVER THE SERVICE AND QUALITY OF THE FOOD MATCHES THE PRICE. THE CHEF CAME TO GREET US AT THE END OF THE EVENING WHICH WAS A VERY NICE TOUCH.

Bo Lings - Plaza

4.5

4.5 (10)

$30 and under

Asian

E. Kansas City

About the restaurant

Dining at Bo Lings is a culinary experience. Dishes are authentic, fresh, and innovative. You will find favorites from all over China as well as original chef-driven specials you have never tried before. We always use the freshest ingredients we can find and make all dishes to order. Our tag line, “Chinese, Please,” covers the continent and you are invited to taste our world.

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Tania

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve meal at Bo Ling’s on the Plaza. The hostess staff were friendly and accommodating, the server was excellent and the food was so good we almost didn’t have any leftovers to bring home. Thank you all! We will be back.

SmokeHouse BBQ - Zona Rosa

4.4

4.4 (68)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Zona Rosa

About the restaurant

Smokehouse Barbecue has been servicing Kansas City since 1987. It opened its doors in Zona Rosa, Kansas City, Missouri, with one objective in mind: to provide Kansas City customers with the best barbecue and service possible. On a daily basis, Smokehouse Barbecue surpasses that aim by serving only the best hickory-smoked brisket and juicy chicken, as well as delectable spices, sauces, and rubs.

Smokehouse Barbecue Information:
Smokehouse Barbecue is a family-owned Kansas City institution devoted to delighting your family with delectable dishes, fall-off-the-bone delicious meats, big servings, and immaculate service.

In the Kansas City Region, Smokehouse Barbecue has three locations. Smokehouse Barbecue's scrumptious sides have also gotten great praise, including fresh-made coleslaw, smoky, and sweet barbecue beans, and some of the smoothest, richest sauces you'll ever try.

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Stephen

Dined 3 days ago

Baby back ribs so tender the meat falls off the bone, friendly and timely service, and good drinks from the bar (the Old Fashioned is particularly good). Love this Smokehouse location.

P.F. Chang's - Kansas City

4.3

4.3 (188)

$30 and under

Chinese

Kansas City

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Jon

Dined on Dec 23, 2024

Awesome, love the atmosphere and overhead music! Excellent food and service!

KC Chop House - Ameristar Kansas City

4.3

4.3 (150)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Kansas City

About the restaurant

ENJOY PRIME CUTS, PRIME DRINKS, AND PRIME TIMES AT KC CHOP HOUSE, LOCATED AT AMERISTAR CASINO! We offer regionally sourced Prime, Dry-aged, Angus beef like our impressive KC Chophouse 40-ounce Long Bone Ribeye, served on a butcher block with our homemade cherry wine sauce, au poivre, and bearnaise on the side, along with a satisfying portion of truffle garlic frites. Or you can explore our other flavors and specialty dishes, including the KC Chophouse burger and our Chilean Sea Bass with miso glaze. Pair it all perfectly with one of our hand-crafted cocktails, including our signature KC Chop House Manhattan, served tableside in smoked cherrywood. And with our innovative wine-by-the-glass program, you can sample wines that other restaurants could never offer. So you can try that wine you've always been curious about without splurging on a whole bottle. Prime cuts, prime drinks, and prime times at KC Chop House, Located at Ameristar Casino. Make your reservation today!

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nancyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great pla e to have dinner. Excellent service and atmosphere

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Saltgrass Steak House - Liberty

4.1

4.1 (64)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Liberty

About the restaurant

Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse famous for serving Angus Beef steaks. Each steak is cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice, and topped with garlic butter. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

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Linda

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

We thought the restaurant was very nice. It was very busy and took a little longer getting our food, but that was to be expected. The complaint were the steaks were not that good. Mine was so tough and rare I couldn’t eat it. My father’s was too well done. We all ordered medium.

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