Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Kansas City

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1. Kona Grill - Kansas City

3.5

Very Good(2372)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 74 times today

Welcome to Kona Grill in Country Club Plaza, Kansas City’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment district. occasion really. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

2. Gram & Dun

4.7

Exceptional(4653)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 44 times today

Gram & Dun brings culinarily-driven fare, while paying special attention to pairing food with libations. It's a place “for the people” where you can relax and enjoy the neighborhood vibe while we test theories of food, drink and the evolution of good times. Our local owners and staff bring a unique, modern environment to this ideal Plaza location where we have revived the best patio in town, making Gram & Dun an enticing landmark for locals and visitors alike. In addition, Gram & Dun honors the traditional by bringing revered dishes to the forefront and adding our own special touch, and welcomes seasonality as the year progresses, all in an effort to provide the best to patrons with exquisite taste. Gram & Dun: sophisticated, soulful and crafted.

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3. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City

4.4

Awesome(7469)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 99 times today

Whether you’ve spent the day at the Nelson-Atkins Museum, Union Station, or The Steamboat Arabia Museum, or shopping and strolling around the world-class Country Club Plaza, or are preparing to head to the theater or an event at Sprint Center, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks offers you the finest dining experience in Kansas City. From fresh seafood and shellfish to Steak and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations. As our guest, you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also source products from local ranches, farms, and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes.

4. Grünauer

4.9

Exceptional(5294)

Price: Expensive

• Austrian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 77 times today

Grünauer offers a classic Viennese gasthaus menu in the beautiful, historic Freighthouse. Located just north of Union Station in KC's premier dining and arts neighborhood- The Crossroads, Grünauer has been serving authentic Austrian and Central European cuisine since 2010 (with a focus on German and Hungarian as well). A beautiful biergarten, a gorgeous full bar and a lofted event space all add to the ambience and character of this KC classic. Make your reservation today! Classic dishes such as Hungarian beef gulasch (goulash), wiener schnitzel, apple strudel and more are always available. Frequent seasonal changes to our menu allow us to incorporate local produce, hiqh quality proteins and other items that are not available year round.

5. JJ's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1805)

Price: Expensive

• American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 28 times today

Contrary to popular belief, JJ's Restaurant is not named for popular owner Jimmy Frantzé. In 1985, Jimmy purchased JJ Malane's from his former business partner and the saloon's namesake. Malane's went away, but JJ's remained, and a West Plaza fine dining icon was born. Jimmy invested his enthusiasm and passion for exceptional contemporary American food, steaks and wine to build one of the finest restaurants in Kansas City just a block west of the Country Club Plaza. He helped create an environment that attracted and kept one of the most professional staffs in the region. He inspires so much loyalty that when the new JJ's reopened 18 months after a 2013 fateful fire, almost all of his staff re-joined him.

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6. The Westside Local

4.8

Exceptional(1847)

Price: Moderate

• American • Kansas City

Booked 17 times today

The Westside Local offers seasonal comfort food with class, sourced as locally as possible. Enjoy it all with extensive beer and wine lists in our historic wood-beam and brick dining room, grapevine covered beer garden, or dashing little bar. Or just order some Carry out for that quiet evening at home.

7. Cafe Provence

4.9

Exceptional(4563)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Prairie Village

Booked 24 times today

Café Provence serves seasonal, locally inspired French food in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Family owned and operated for more than 20 years, Café Provence has been honored as one of the Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S., Top 10 French Restaurants in the U.S., Top 25 Service in the U.S., and Best Restaurant in Kansas City.Café Provence has been honored by Zagat as the best restaurant in Kansas City. It joins the top 46 restaurants in the United States given this honor in their respective cities, such as Joel Robuchon, Las Vegas, Le Bernadin, NYC, Gary Danko, San Francisco and more.Visit us on www.cafeprovencekc.com À bientôt!

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8. Brio Italian Grille - Kansas City - Country Club Plaza

3.3

Good(1830)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 81 times today

Brio Country Club Plaza is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Kansas City, MO serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Country Club Plaza is the place to eat in Kansas City, MO for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

9. Brown & Loe

4.7

Exceptional(1719)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / River Market

Booked 26 times today

Set in Kansas City’s historic City Market, Brown and Loe Restaurant’s inviting atmosphere is a blend of “big city” bistro with the welcoming casual flavor of a neighborhood favorite. Housed in a former Merchant’s Bank constructed in 1920, the restaurant honors the architectural details of the two-story building which features a façade of plate glass and verde marble floors and walls. In the 1940’s, Brown and Loe was originally a produce broker with offices on the second floor of the Merchant’s Bank building. The new Brown and Loe Restaurant celebrates the techniques of curing, pickling and smoking meats, beautifully interpreted into marvelous American comfort cuisine. This is a true local venue, evidenced by the restaurant’s allegiance to the resident farmers and food artisans who supply most of the restaurant’s fresh ingredients. Brown and Loe Restaurant is the second dining concept introduced by Harry Murphy, owner of the City Market’s popular Harry’s Country Club.

10. Story

4.8

Exceptional(2908)

Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Prairie Village

Booked 7 times today

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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Michael
Kansas City / Kansas •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My wife and I decided to make reservations for 2 on December 22nd at 5:30 pm knowing that it would be very busy. When we arrived, we were not surprised to see many wait staff going about serving the full restaurant with dozens of people waiting to be seated. We were seated only a brief time past our 5:30 seating time, but were promptly greeted by our capable waitress. We ordered soon as our drinks were served and the food arrive quickly and as ordered. We ordered blackened redfish which was served with mashed potatoes and perfectly prepared broccoli. I had a wonderfully rich lobster bisque that had small amounts of lobster meat along with floating croutons that were still crispy adding a nice textural element. This was served along with a wonderful/crusty basket of sour dough bread with soft butter served in small metal serving dishes. Our meal was outstanding as we had expected. A nice holiday treat for my wife and me.
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Plaza / Brookside
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4.4
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Ashtyn
Southwest Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We always stop here when we are in town! Their drinks are our favorite and the food is also good. I think The Lavendar Brown is my favorite cocktail that I’ve ever had
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Gram & DunPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Plaza / Brookside
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4.7
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Kelly
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Grunauer is one of our favorite spots in Kansas City! The service is outstanding - they always go the extra mile to see that we're happy. The food is delicious 10/10. Already looking forward to our next visit.
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GrünauerPrice: Expensive• Austrian• Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
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4.9
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T
St. Louis •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Meghan (with an H) was absolutely amazing, and so was Kennedy. Great food and experience. Our filets were some of the best we've ever had. Only one suggestion, work on the expresso martini, please.
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JJ's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Plaza / Brookside
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4.6
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Michelle
Kansas City / Kansas •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Was wonderful. Our server was lovely. Food was soooo good!
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Kona Grill - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Plaza / Brookside
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3.5

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Kona Grill - Kansas City

2. Gram & Dun

3. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City

4. Grünauer

5. JJ's Restaurant

6. The Westside Local

7. Cafe Provence

8. Brio Italian Grille - Kansas City - Country Club Plaza

9. Brown & Loe

10. Story

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