Best Historic Restaurants in Downtown / River Market

10 restaurants available nearby

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1. VOO Cocktail Lounge

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Kansas City

Booked 1 time today

After a few decades of dormancy, we’ve reimagined and revitalized the former Rendezvous as – VOO Lounge. Featuring rotaing musicans and performers every Friday and Saturday night, exclusive crafted & curated cocktails and a fully stocked bar. To see a list of who is performing Friday and Saturday night visit https://www.vookansascity.com/events. Complimentary 2 hour self parking in the Kansas City Marriott Downtown Garage or $15 valet parking available.

2. The Savoy at 21c

4.7

Exceptional(1048)

Price: Expensive

• American • Kansas City

Booked 12 times today

Located inside the 21c Museum Hotel, The Savoy is a creative effort to honor our rich history while also looking to the future. As we focus on a progressive style of Midwest hospitality, we aim to use classic techniques with contemporary touches in our kitchen. Our food is thoughtful, yet approachable as we pride ourselves on welcoming all guests from all walks of life.Our focus on seasonal ingredients from local farmers gives us deep ties in our community and allows us to use the highest quality products for our dishes. Our evolving and interesting cocktail and wine lists reproduce this idea of using products from local distilleries and family-owned vineyards to give our guests classic yet progressive options to enhance your dining experience.Come as you are, for a special occasion or just a casual night out in the historic district of Kansas City, we look forward to welcoming you to our space.

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3. The Majestic Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(3807)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / River Market

Booked 23 times today

We are a classic Kansas City Steakhouse in The Historic Garment District located at 10th & Broadway featuring live Jazz nightly. We are currently offering a solo Jazz Pianist Sunday- Tuesday, Trios are back Wedsnday-Saturday in our Jazz Club. All seating requests are based on availability.

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4. Lidia's Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(7884)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 78 times today

Lidia's features authentic, regional Italian cuisine. Every item at the restaurant is house-made entirely from scratch with the best ingredients available. Breads and desserts are baked in-house daily and each salad and entree is prepared fresh. Every day Lidia's offers a sampling of seasonal, daily-made pastas. We also feature many seafood, chicken, pork, and beef options. We are happy to accommodate your dietary needs including gluten-free items. Lidia's is located in the historic Freighthouse-- a beautiful 19th century building. The stunning decor includes three hand-blown chandeliers, a three-story slate fireplace, and cozy, New York style seating.Please note: Separate billing for parties of 6 or more is not allowed. Maximum of 3 cards per transaction.

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5. The Westside Local

4.8

Exceptional(1836)

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.

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6. Pierpont's at Union Station

4.8

Exceptional(5153)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 54 times today

Pierpont's at Union Station has been providing food and service as memorable as the historic setting since its inception in 1999. Named for railroad baron J.P. (Pierpont) Morgan, Pierpont's serves perfectly aged prime steaks and fresh seafood arriving daily. To complement your culinary selections, we maintain an extensive wine list featuring bottles from all over the globe, as well as boast a gorgeous 2-story bar equipped with a rolling library ladder.Our Private Dining Rooms-located in the Wine Cellar, along with the Pierpont's Belvedere Room on the 2nd floor overlooking Grand Hall, offer more intimate settings for groups of 6 to 60. They are perfect for business or entertaining guests and each room is individually decorated, offering an exceptional place to celebrate a special occasion, close the deal, or have a gathering with friends.

7. Brown & Loe

4.6

Exceptional(1711)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / River Market

Booked 16 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.

8. Conductor Club

5.0

Exceptional(409)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • E. Kansas City

Tucked away in a hidden corner of historic Union Station, the Conductor Club is a unique rotating themed cocktail bar. We feature a specialty cocktails, small bites from Pierpont's kitchen and lots of fun.*All guests must be 21+ years old. Reservations are exclusively through OpenTable. Kitchen is open until 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends.

9. Grünauer

4.8

Exceptional(5258)

Price: Expensive

• Austrian • Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Booked 51 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.

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10. Wandering Vine at The Castle

4.8

Exceptional(1020)

Price: Expensive

• American • Shawnee

Booked 13 times today

The extraordinary wine and dining experience in the most romantic setting in Kansas City! Voted Best Wine List in Johnson County and Open Table Diner's Choice Award.

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Cherylvip
South Carolina •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lidia’s is a beautiful restaurant. The food was very good, and the service was great!
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Lidia's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
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4.7
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Kirsten
Kansas City / Kansas •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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Stephanie
Kansas City / Kansas •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great experience. Amazing drinks and the live show with Shaun Munday was awesome!
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VOO Cocktail LoungePrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Kansas City
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4.4
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Robin
Las Vegas •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We truly enjoyed our dining experience in the Jazz room at the Majestic! The oysters- excellent, the prime rib- awesome, the baked potato HUGE, the only minor thing was the Waygu steak my husband had was a little sub par. The Jazz combo was great! Finally our waiter-Mickey was super attentive and helpful! The ambiance of this restaurant is amazing! We would definitely recommend and eat here again when in KC!
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The Majestic RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / River Market
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4.7
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Yamilavip
Kansas City / Kansas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
Enjoyed brunch, food was tasty. I appreciate that every part of the meal was good. Usually when you eat brunch there is something that may trun out subpar but this brunch was not. This is one of the few if any restaurants in the area that serve freshly squeezed OJ which I was excited about. Service was good but a little slow.
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The Savoy at 21cPrice: Expensive• American• Kansas City
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4.7

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. VOO Cocktail Lounge

2. The Savoy at 21c

3. The Majestic Restaurant

4. Lidia's Restaurant

5. The Westside Local

6. Pierpont's at Union Station

7. Brown & Loe

8. Conductor Club

9. Grünauer

10. Wandering Vine at The Castle

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