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Arthur Bryant's Barbeque vs The American Restaurant
Arthur Bryant's BBQ and The American Restaurant are both recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The American Restaurant is the choice of most reviewers compared to Arthur Bryant's BBQ. The American Restaurant comes in at 91 with praise from 6 reviews like Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
Frommer's
Fodor's
Zagat
Where
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1727 Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127-2590
From $0 /night
Frommer's
"A few blocks east of 18th and Vine, this unpretentious self-serve restaurant, with origins stretching back to the early 1920s, is the most famous -- and, some swear, the best -- barbecue joint in town."
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Fodor's
"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."
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Zagat
"Everyone “bows to what comes out of the pit” at this “hole-in-the-wall” “Smithsonian of smoke” in Downtown's Historic Jazz District...serving some of the city's“finest BBQ”."
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"You're probably already planning a visit to Arthur Bryant's, KC’s most famous BBQ joint."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Not far from the Jazz District, this famous institution serves up piles of superb BBQ in a somewhat slick setting. The sauce is silky and fiery."
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The American Restaurant
Frommer's
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Fodor's
Zagat
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200 East 25th Street, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64108
From $60 /night
Frommer's
"One of Kansas City's top fine-dining establishments for more than 35 years, this contemporary, high-ceilinged, glass-enclosed restaurant features the best in regional fare."
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Gayot
14.0
"Contemporary cuisine served in a sumptuous, glass-enclosed room in Kansas City."
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Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The kitchen staff, led by executive chef Michael Corvino (a veteran of Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas), prepares American fare using local seasonal produce."
Fodor's
"Tip fuses contemporary technique with traditional American cuisine; try the olive oil–poached halibut, or horseradish–encrusted rib-eye steak. "
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Zagat
4.5
"This is “what New American food is about” say fans of this “jewel” in Kansas City's Crown Center that's “stood the test of time” with its “fantastic” seasonal menu and “excellent” service."
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