Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in KC Power & Light District

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Grünauer

4.8

Exceptional(5258)

Price: Expensive

• Austrian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 48 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.

2. Brown & Loe

4.6

Exceptional(1711)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / River Market

Booked 25 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.

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3. The Westside Local

4.8

Exceptional(1836)

Price: Moderate

• American • Kansas City

Booked 23 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.

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4. Kona Grill - Kansas City

3.5

Very Good(2337)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 33 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.

5. Gram & Dun

4.7

Exceptional(4640)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 51 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.

6. Cafe Provence

4.9

Exceptional(4538)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Prairie Village

Booked 35 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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7. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City

4.6

Exceptional(7421)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 62 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.

8. JJ's Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1787)

Price: Expensive

• American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 14 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.

9. Story

4.8

Exceptional(2897)

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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10. Tavern In The Village

4.6

Exceptional(2013)

Price: Moderate

• American • Prairie Village

Booked 20 times today

Tavern In The Village is a classic American styled restaurant that features great salads, sandwiches, seafood, steaks and pastas. It is our goal that individuals feel comfortable coming in for a business lunch, happy hour, dinner with the family or a night out with friends. We provide genuine hospitality in a warm and inviting yet stylish atmosphere.

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Carol
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The four of us agreed that the meal was one of the best we have ever had! We also had dessert, which was just the right size for two to share. Was quiet enough that we could visit easily with friends. Will definitely fo again!
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GrünauerPrice: Expensive• Austrian• Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
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4.8
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Kirsten
Kansas City / Kansas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I hadn’t been to Westside Local for brunch in years and I have no idea why I stopped! I had the most amazing pumpkin French toast with cinnamon whipped cream that both I and my toddler loved. Staff was wonderful! Overall, an awesome experience.
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The Westside LocalPrice: Moderate• American• Kansas City
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4.8
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Erin
Iowa •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We have an incredible dinner experience at Gram & Dunn! The restaurant was beautiful and festive and the menu was fantastic. But the best part of our experience was most certainly our waitress Andrea. She was outstanding! Extremely knowledgeable, so fun and engaging, knew the food and drinks so well and guided us well when we asked for help. She was an absolute delight! If you go here you should ask for her!
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Gram & DunPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Plaza / Brookside
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4.7
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Carrie
Kansas City / Kansas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Thank you for the private room for our group to try the new brunch menu! It was most excellent. Can’t wait to try more new items. You’re the best, Aaron. Our server was awesome, my apologies that I do not recall the servers name #brunchproblems 🤦🏻‍♀️😂
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Brown & LoePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / River Market
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4.6
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Aziz
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was excellent and outstanding experience. We will definitely come back to KC Kona!!!!
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Kona Grill - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Plaza / Brookside
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3.5

Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in KC Power & Light District

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Grünauer

2. Brown & Loe

3. The Westside Local

4. Kona Grill - Kansas City

5. Gram & Dun

6. Cafe Provence

7. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City

8. JJ's Restaurant

9. Story

10. Tavern In The Village

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