Kansas City

“Wonderful” farm-to-table cuisine is matched by an “excellent” selection of organic wines at this Westside Eclectic run by “folks who really care”. — Zagat

One of the most romantic restaurants in Kansas City, Mano and Barbara Rafael’s French bistro in the River Market brings Paris to the Paris of the Plains. — Afar Magazine

Try the three-pasta sampler, delivered to your plate straight from the kitchen via a frying pan (you can have as much as you wish) or the very popular veal shanks. — Frommer's

“Wait times can be hell” at these traditional Americans famous for “sinfully” “outstanding pan-fried chicken” (“only outdone by the gravy!”) that's “fit for kings but affordable for families". — Zagat

Ribs & fixings served in a gas station. — Zagat

A casual dining room with celebrity autographs on the wall offers such dishes as tortellini Gina (stuffed with prosciutto, cheese, and chicken). — Fodor's

There's “something for everyone” at this Country Club Plaza American offering an “enormous” menu of “enjoyable” eats. — Zagat

The local provenance of the food at this excellent restaurant is listed at the top of the menu. — Lonely Planet

Although there are more than 100 barbecue joints in Kansas City, Bryant's—low on decor but high on taste—tops the list for locals, who don't mind standing in long lines to order at the counter. — Fodor's

The menu offers authentic house-made schnitzels and wursts, as well as fantastic classics like Hungarian beef with spaetzle. — Tasting Table

Turning out “creative” American plates worth “dreaming about”, this Westsider is declared “fit for foodies”; a “helpful but not hovering” staff adds to the “laid-back atmosphere”. — Zagat

Classically creative comfort food utilizing the “tip-to-tail” philosophy and lots of local ingredients, including the amazing Green Dirt Farm cheeses. — Where

Located inside The Raphael Hotel, a Kansas City institution, Chaz on the Plaza is an updated, clubby restaurant that oozes sophistication. — Forbes Travel Guide

This café at the east end of Country Club Plaza has an English setting with a botanical theme. — Fodor's

The menu, which has hardly changed over the decades, is unabashedly straightforward American cuisine, primarily steaks and seafood. — Frommer's

Exposed brick walls, yellow leather booths and a dark wood bar set the mood at this New American bistro where innovative dishes with international flavors...pair with a vast selection of whiskey. — Zagat

Next door to (and affiliated with) Michael Smith Restaurant, this colorful tapas bar serves up inventive small plates like spicy chicken feet, octopus salad and duck tongue tacos. — Where

American menu is updated regularly to reflect the season and whims of the chef, but you can never go wrong with the crispy egg, the pork chop or whatever variation on gnocchi. — Tasting Table

The plates at Char Bar live up to KC’s reputation for world-class BBQ. — On the Grid

Everything is made from scratch (including the sauces, rubs and sausage) at this Midtown barbecue joint dishing up wood-fired grill plates, brisket burgers, sandwiches and sides. — Zagat