Show Pony

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   Justin

   Kansas City

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   No doubt the chef and matrǐe d’ are top notch talent. Every dish was well concepted, presented and balanced. The Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu was terrific and at $180 a reasonable price for the quality of food. The service was, in a word, apalling. Barely a word was spoken by our server to explain or take our order. No explanation of the menu or wine pairing option. Our oysters were fabulous. An hour after we were served that course we finally got our salad course, and waited ten more minutes for silverware and offered a second drink. Asked if we had been served desert before our mains arrived. As we were eating our mains, desert was brought and then taken back. Five minutes after our main was served we asked the maǐtre d’ for silverware. Mains were exceptional. Desert came out, with extra spoons this time. Desert was wonderful. It was apparent other tables also struggled with service-wrong checks at the table next to us, allergens served to an adjacent table after they had communicated them. As we settled the md had a very nice convo with us and we shared feedback. I appreciate they are only a couple of months open, but for this upscale menu, service must match. If you are vocal about service then the food is absolutely worth it — this matched any other plate I’ve had in KC. But I cannot stress how miserable service was on what should have been a romantic, easy evening.
   

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   Libby

   Kansas City

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Valentine’s Day dinner was overpriced for the quality of food. Salad was very average. The sole was overcooked but the sauce was absolutely delicious. The wine pairings were amazing. In all, overpriced for an average meal.
   

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   Anthony

   Dallas

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was good but very smalls portions for the price, service was very kind but also very slow
   

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   Bruce

   VIP

   Seattle

   92 reviews

   2.0

   92 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   I am shocked at all the good reviews here. My experience was completely the opposite. There are many good restaurants in Kansas City … this is NOT one of them .
   

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   Chance

   Kansas City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience! Not the best server, but food and drinks were great. Loved the atmosphere!
   

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   mike

   Kansas City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cocktails are fantastic and creative. Will be a great patio experience
   

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   mitchell

   Kansas City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A Hidden Gem in Kansas City: Show Pony Delivers on Flavor and Hospitality Kansas City's food scene is constantly evolving, and I recently stumbled upon a true gem that deserves all the praise: Show Pony. This new establishment has quickly won me over with its generous portions, delectable food, and exceptional service. From the moment I stepped in, I was greeted with a warm smile and genuine enthusiasm. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable, and always ready to offer recommendations or answer any questions. It's clear that they take pride in their work and are passionate about creating a memorable dining experience. Now, let's talk about the food. I started with the wings which were a delightful explosion of flavor. For my main course, I opted for the short rib and I was blown away by the generous portion size and the impeccable preparation. For our group of four, we found that every dish was crafted with care, and the flavors are bold and satisfying. The portions are incredibly generous, ensuring that you leave feeling completely satisfied. Overall, my experience at Show Pony was nothing short of exceptional. This new restaurant has raised the bar for dining in Kansas City, and I can't wait to return.
   

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   Jean

   Kansas City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food! A hidden gem right now until everyone discovers them!
   

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   Amanda

   Kansas City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Service was abysmal at best, the food was cold, the biscuit was rock hard, the hollandaise was gelatinous. The coffee was the worst I have ever had. So bad I had to spit it out. The server told me that when brewing the coffee, it looked like the cedar sawdust from his latest woodworking project… Everything about the experience was disgusting. And it was $100. NOT WORTH IT.
   

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    Thomas

    Dallas

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Beautiful restaurant, going to be even more spectacular come Spring. Food and service were superb. The team went out of their way to make our experience first class! Thank you!
    

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