Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Mission

31 restaurants available nearby

1. Sushi Karma

4.6

Exceptional(52)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Mission

Booked 3 times today

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2. Cafe Provence

4.9

Exceptional(4564)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Prairie Village

Booked 33 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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3. Scratch Gourmet Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(173)

Price: Expensive

• American • Prairie Village

Booked 6 times today

Enjoy a night of fine wine, mixologist made cocktails and elevated comfort food at a locally owned casual fine dining restaurant in the Shops of Prairie Village. From humble beginnings as a small catering company we have transformed into a one-of-a-kind small boutique restaurant that provides a private and intimate dining experience focused on the food at the table and personal interactions with our team. Come experience the culinary expertise of Chef Taylor Hindman alongside 2024 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine program featuring more than 165 unique wine selections curated by our owner Tyler Morrison. Scratch is a small gem of a restaurant that provides a surprise and delight as we continue to grow. Since our opening in 2021, Scratch has been awarded Best New Restaurant in Johnson County in 2022 by The Shawnee Mission Post, 2023 Best Caterer in Johnson County, Finalist for Best New Restaurant by KC Magazine, and 2023 Yelp's "People Love Us".

4. Gram & Dun

4.7

Exceptional(4658)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 76 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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5. The Capital Grille - Kansas City

4.7

Exceptional(4680)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 120 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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6. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park

4.8

Exceptional(8619)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Overland Park

Booked 113 times today

J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Blue Cheese potato chips & Chocolate Velvet Cake. The cozy atmosphere includes, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy an intimate table or host a private party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. J. Gilbert's is open for dinner 7 days a week and can be booked for private luncheons. Reservations are highly recommended.

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7. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City

4.5

Awesome(7493)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 107 times today

Located in the heart of Kansas City's Plaza/Brookside neighborhood, McCormick & Schmick's Seafood is a neighborhood gem. Known for its exclusive yet inviting atmosphere and consistently excellent food and service, it's a go-to place for both locals and visitors. The menu boasts a variety of fresh seafood options and other dishes, including aged steaks and pasta. Reviewers often highlight the restaurant's ambiance, excellent service, and the phenomenal food. As one reviewer put it, 'This place is a GEM! Love the food, the atmosphere, the service.'

8. Story

4.8

Exceptional(2910)

Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Prairie Village

Booked 11 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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9. Tavern In The Village

4.6

Exceptional(2030)

Price: Moderate

• American • Prairie Village

Booked 48 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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10. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Westwood

4.6

Exceptional(312)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Kansas City

Booked 89 times today

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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CraigVIP
Austin •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience! Food and service were both exceptional.
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Scratch Gourmet KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• Prairie Village
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4.6
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MarkVIP
Kansas City / Kansas •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful night on the plaza, it was Christmas Eve, the afternoon crowd was perfectly controlled.
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The Capital Grille - Kansas CityPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Plaza / Brookside
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4.7
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Kelly
Kansas City / Kansas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always such a good time. Great atmosphere, great food and great drinks. My husband recently found out he’s gluten intolerant and they have a lot of gluten free options noted on the menu. Our server was great at answering any questions we had. The “D” Cup cocktail was yummy and definitely would get again. We tried the steak tartare and a couple rolls to start and all were fantastic. Too many good entrees to list that we like but you can’t go wrong with any. This is a restaurant we will continue to visit every year over Christmas when in town!
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Gram & DunPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Plaza / Brookside
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4.7
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Julie
Kansas City / Kansas •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
Loved everything was wonderful! However we were sat at a tiny table in corner by window and we could not move our legs. Very uncomfortable. That table looks right at the table 3 feet away. Felt like I was apart of their conversation. I am sure they felt like they were being spied on.
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Cafe ProvencePrice: Expensive• French American• Prairie Village
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4.9
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GeorgeVIP
Kansas City / Kansas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Good selection of fresh, innovative sushi, spice level was not offensive at all. The best part was when they asked us if we wanted our sushi on the same plate or individually plated. We chose same plate and the beauty of the meal came together on one glorious plate.
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Sushi KarmaPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Mission
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4.6

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Sushi Karma

2. Cafe Provence

3. Scratch Gourmet Kitchen

4. Gram & Dun

5. The Capital Grille - Kansas City

6. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood - Overland Park

7. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City

8. Story

9. Tavern In The Village

10. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Westwood

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