Experts' Choice Award Le Fou Frog
What the experts agree on
This quirky River Market bistro nails Parisian atmosphere with ambitious French classics like foie gras and steak au poivre, plus creative global twists. Portions are generous, service refreshingly casual despite the fine dining price tag.
“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
Fodor's "The fine dining menu at this come-as-you-are River Market area eatery offers a daily entrée chalkboard and two pages of hors d'oeuvres." Full review
Lonely Planet "Take a trip to Paris without leaving the prairie at this small bistro that's authentic right down to the at-times brusque service." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Some of the dishes are traditional: steak au poivre with pommes frites, bouillabaisse, brandade, foie gras, escargots and the like. Other dishes are more global." Full review
Zagat4.8
"This “quirky” River Market French provides “marvelous” dishes in an atmosphere “so Parisian you expect Edith Piaf to jump onto a table and begin a chanson”." Full review
Where "The over-achieving menu reflects the French pedigree, but the atmosphere is relaxed." Full review
The Infatuation "Expect a menu that covers everything from glazed foie gras to escargot to steak au poivre...the portions here are big, so come and split a few dishes with someone you share" Full review
Bon Appétit "If Kansas City is “the Paris of the Plains,” the Frog might be our Notre Dame. The go-to special occasion spot of Kansas Citians for decades, the Frog offers classic French bistro fare..."
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