Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Plaza / Brookside

15 restaurants available nearby

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1. Kona Grill - Kansas City

3.6

Very Good(2388)

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(4663)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 93 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

4.5

Awesome(7511)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 144 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. JJ's Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1811)

Price: Expensive

• American • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 48 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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5. Brio Italian Grille - Kansas City - Country Club Plaza

3.2

Good(1840)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Plaza / Brookside

Booked 4 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!

6. Grünauer

4.9

Exceptional(5312)

Price: Expensive

• Austrian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 115 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.

7. Cafe Provence

4.9

Exceptional(4581)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Prairie Village

Booked 48 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!

8. Story

4.8

Exceptional(2916)

Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Prairie Village

Booked 42 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. The Westside Local

4.9

Exceptional(1851)

Price: Moderate

• American • Kansas City

Booked 36 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.

10. Brown & Loe

4.7

Exceptional(1724)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / River Market

Booked 51 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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Tom
Kansas City / Kansas •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was great. Happy hour pricing, really kept it economical.
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Kona Grill - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Plaza / Brookside
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3.6
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MarkVIP
Kansas City / Kansas •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We came for brunch on an early Sunday AM with our two boys (10, 13) and had a wonderful time/food. Great service and really good menu for both adults and kids. This has become a go to place for us when we do periodic visits to the plaza. Thanks!
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Gram & DunPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Plaza / Brookside
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4.7
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Nathan
St. Louis •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Wait staff were attentive, professional, and their descriptions of the menu were enticing. It was a special night!
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JJ's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Plaza / Brookside
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4.6
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Kim
Kansas City / Kansas •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at McCormick & Schmick’s on a busy Friday night. We were seated promptly in a comfy booth. We always enjoy the atmosphere of this restaurant with its lovely, backlit stained glass dome, beautiful deck/Asian inspired stain glass screen that separates the bar areas and the dining area, and large, Chihuly-like glass vases set on the second level surround. Even better than the ambiance, the food did not disappoint. We were both attracted to seafood pasta. My husband loved the scampi pasta and it looked decilious. I went on The Voyage - the lobster pasta plus a nicely made Caesar salad. Our seafood and pasta were perfectly cooked. If the pasta isn’t fresh, it comes very close and was a perfect al dente. Our server, Augustine, took great care of us without being intrusive. He made sure I liked anchovies when I ordered the Caesar (I do!) and kindly provided additional Parmesan cheese when we requested it. A great date night on the Plaza!
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McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas CityPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Plaza / Brookside
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4.5
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Leigh-Ann
Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
It was great. Perfect for a Christmas Eve dinner. Lunch was a good value. Sooo quiet, which was great for our elderly parents.
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Brio Italian Grille - Kansas City - Country Club PlazaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Plaza / Brookside
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3.2

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Kona Grill - Kansas City

2. Gram & Dun

3. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Kansas City

4. JJ's Restaurant

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

6. Grünauer

7. Cafe Provence

8. Story

9. The Westside Local

10. Brown & Loe

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