JJ's Restaurant

4.6

1861 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112

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2 people

10 Apr 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Good for business meals

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
Phone number
(816) 561-7136
Website
https://jjsrestaurantkc.com/?y_source=1_MjM1NTY1NjktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
We have our Saber Room which seats from 6 - 18 guests. Booking times for the Saber Room are either 5pm or 8pm. For this room, we do 1 check with 20% gratuity. This check can be split up to 4 ways. For events larger than 18, please call us at 816-561-7136 to check availability!

Location
4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112
Area
Plaza / Brookside
Cross Street
Roanoke Pkwy & W 48th St
Parking details
Complimentary parking is located in the garage of the Polsinelli Building, in which JJ's is on the lobby level. Entrance on east side of the Polsinelli Building off of Roanoke and on the west side of the Polsinelli Building off of Belleview.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Steamed Mussels**USD 9.00
Steamed in white wine with leeks, shallots, curry, fresh thyme and cream.
PizzaUSD 8.00
A thin crust recipe from a good friend in Chicago, which has a reputation all its own.
Crispy CalamariUSD 8.00
Buttermilk battered, deep-fried calamari and cherry peppers, with grilled lemon and marinara.
Mini Boar TacosUSD 7.00
Three crispy corn tortillas, with slow cooked wild boar, topped with jicama pico de gallo.

What 1,861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Kansas City / Kansas
Great for fine wines
Kansas City, MO
Great for fine wines
Kansas City, MO
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

JJ's Restaurant in Kansas City offers "fantastic dining experiences" with "delicious food" and a "noteworthy wine list." Guests frequently praise the "warm, professional service" and "lovely atmosphere." While some note occasional noise and service lapses, the restaurant remains a "Kansas City gem" with "amazing food and ambiance."

1,861 Reviews

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Chelsea
Omaha2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely experience. Will come back when we're in KC again.
JJ's RestaurantResponded 2 days ago
Thank you, Chelsea!
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Heather
Kansas City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic anniversary dinner we had this evening! Our server was so sweet and attentive, the glass of wine was wonderful and the calamari is our favorite in town. We had filet and lamb chops - those chops are absolutely to die for. Our cocktails were tasty and we had such a nice time. Thank you all!
JJ's RestaurantResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for letting us be a part of your special occasion!
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rubia
Kansas City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a celebration with seven people. Christopher was our waiter. Everything was perfect and his service of our table made the night very special.
JJ's RestaurantResponded on 25 March 2025
Christopher is a gem! Thank you for letting us know about your great evening!
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Brian
Kansas City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We come every year for our anniversary, and we're never disappointed. JJ's has held a special place in our lives for nearly 35 years; we love this place!
JJ's RestaurantResponded on 28 March 2025
Sarah, your server, told me about you two! Thank you for joining us for another anniversary, and congratulations!
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DudeLovesFood
Kansas City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Steaks were perfect, service was top notch. Asparagus was a little woody. Sides and apps were also perfect.
JJ's RestaurantResponded on 25 March 2025
Thank you for your review! I will certainly keep a closer eye on that asparagus.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Kansas City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This Kansas City landmark is as good as ever under the new ownership. Delicious food, warm, professional service, lovely atmosphere, and the best pork chop in town
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at JJ’s! The wait staff were perfect in the amount of attention they gave us and helped with selecting some great wines!
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Michael VIP
Kansas City190 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time at Echolands wine dinner. Wine was wonderful and the food was fabulous. Always fun at Kansas City’s favorite restaurant, JJ’s!
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Kathy
Kansas City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and ambience! Two coupes and easy to talk. We look forward to returning!
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HardtoPlease
St. Louis16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit to J J’s as we live in St. Louis. Attractive interior, welcoming atmosphere, terrific food, 5-star service from Dana, helpful staff, noteworthy menu and wine list. Our best ever dining experience in Kansas City!
JJ's RestaurantResponded on 10 March 2025
We very much appreciate this glowing review! Thank you for letting me know what a great job my people are doing. They really embody the spirit of hospitality!
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FAQs

JJ's Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 561-7136.

JJ's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1861 OpenTable diners.

JJ's Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

10 Apr 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

4810 Roanoke Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112

Additional information

Cross Street
Roanoke Pkwy & W 48th St
Area
Plaza / Brookside
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Complimentary parking is located in the garage of the Polsinelli Building, in which JJ's is on the lobby level. Entrance on east side of the Polsinelli Building off of Roanoke and on the west side of the Polsinelli Building off of Belleview.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://jjsrestaurantkc.com/?y_source=1_MjM1NTY1NjktODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Phone number
(816) 561-7136
Private party facilities
We have our Saber Room which seats from 6 - 18 guests. Booking times for the Saber Room are either 5pm or 8pm. For this room, we do 1 check with 20% gratuity. This check can be split up to 4 ways. For events larger than 18, please call us at 816-561-7136 to check availability!

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JJ's Restaurant

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Popular dishes

Paco Shrimp

Tenderloin Burger

House Pasta

Menu

DRINKS

WellsUSD 4.25

Boulevard DraftsUSD 3.50

Wine of The DayUSD 5.00

SNACKS

Steamed Mussels**USD 9.00

PizzaUSD 8.00

Crispy CalamariUSD 8.00

Mini Boar TacosUSD 7.00

What 1,861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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