Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Ryan took good care of us! Much appreciated. A little noisy in our section, but mainly because of one loud couple. Would love to see a better selection of wine by the glass for such a nice restaurant. There wasn’t even one California Chardonnay to choose from. Thank you, Carolyn Loew

I recently dined at Grunauer and had a wonderful experience. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere. I started with the lobster bisque, which was rich, creamy, and full of deep seafood flavors. It had a smooth texture with just the right balance of seasoning. Next, I tried the sweet potato soup, which was a pleasant surprise—velvety, slightly sweet, and well-spiced, making it a comforting and flavorful choice. For the main course, I had the salmon, which was perfectly cooked—moist on the inside with a beautifully crisp exterior. The seasoning complemented the natural flavor of the fish without overpowering it. The dish was well-plated and paired nicely with the sides. Overall, the service was excellent, with attentive and friendly staff. Grunauer truly delivers on quality and flavor, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a refined yet hearty dining experience in Kansas City. I’ll definitely be returning!

Great experience as always. Great service, creative but value-conscious menu. Four of us dined with each having something different and each raving about the quality and tastiness of the food. Chef-created American dishes are fantastic and large portions so that you're not starving in two hours as you may be when eating chef-created dishes at other locations. Have always had great food, great service and great variety in food.

went there for a pre-Valentines Day dinner. It was great. I had PeI oysters on the half shell and they were sweet and delicious. My wife had a cup of lobster bisque which was excellent. I then had the scallops which were delicious and my wife had the french creole orrichette which was a huge portion and very good. Out server was excellent.

The food was delicious as always. This has become our “go to” restaurant when we want to have a great meal with excellent service.