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Downtown Kansas City is THE place to celebrate the season of love with your sweetheart. Greater Downtown features nearly 275 restaurants, bars and clubs. From the finest in fine dining to Kansas City’s own diners, drive-ins and dives, you are in for a culinary treat whenever you visit any of the neighborhoods and districts in Downtown.

Simply consult our helpful map of Downtown restaurants and prepare to pampered, Kansas City style:

-     2010 Downtown Restaurant & Bar Map (PDF)

Here is the complete rundown of Downtown restaurants and bars by neighborhood: (This list is currently being compiled on a neighborhood by neighborhood basis. Check back to watch the list grow over the spring and summer.)

DOWNTOWN LOOP — Power & Light District appears next  
American    
* 12 Baltimore Café (Hotel Phillips) 106 W. 12th 346-4410
* Bistro 1301 (Crowne Plaza) 1301 Wyandotte 460-6641
* City Grill  (Crowne Plaza) 1301 Wyandotte 474-6664
* Drum Room (Hilton President) 1335 Baltimore 303-1686
* Ingredient 1111 Main 994-3350
* John’s Big Deck 928 Wyandotte 572-9595
* KFC/Pizza Hut Express 1124 Oak 474-3308
* KFC/Pizza Hut Express 1111 Main, Ste. 155 842-0860
* Lilly’s (Marriott) 200 W. 12th 221-3722
* Nine Muses Café (Library) 14 W. 10th 701-3451
* North View Café 400 E. 9th 471-0777
* Off Broadway Café 330 W. 9th 472-0553
* Pam Pam (Marriott) 200 W. 12th 421-6800
* Peanut Downtown 418 W. 9th 221-7470
* Phoenix Jazz Club 302 W. 8th 221-5299
* The Quaff Bar & Grill 1010 Broadway 842-4745
* River Club 219 W. 9th 842-3890
* Savoy Grill 219 W. 9th 842-3890
* The Silver Spoon Café 120 W. 12th 221-9998
* The Silver Spoon Café 1124 Oak 421-4004
* Stables Bar & Grill 813 Walnut 842-2016
* Streetside Café 208 W. 10th 421-1984
* Walnut Room (Hilton President) 1329 Baltimore 221-9490
* Zebra Room (Aladdin Hotel) 1215 Wyandotte 421-8888
Asian    
* Red Dragon House 312 W. 8th 221-1388
Coffee Houses/Bakery    
* Espresso Ah La Cart 1000 Walnut 913-645-3507
* Mildred’s on Main 920 Main, Ste. 209 842-9115
* Scooter’s Coffeehouse 929 Walnut 471-3355
* Scooter’s Coffeehouse 1111 Main 471-1500
* SoHo Café and Bakery 314 W. 8th 474-9966
* Starbucks 1100 Main 472-9900
* Starbucks (Crowne Plaza) 1301 Wyandotte 474-6664
* Teadrops 1 H&R Block Way 842-2323
* Ying Coffee 115 W. 9th 221-9468
Deli & Sandwiches    
* Dunk’s Deli 1125 Grand 842-7383
* Jason’s Deli 1100 Main 842-6655
* Jimmy John’s 1103 Grand 221-0991
* Neo Delicatessen 911 Main 421-1788
* Planet Sub 1111 Main 471-7827
* Quiznos Sub 301 W. 13th 221-9928
* Quiznos Sub 1020 Broadway 221-5449
* Subway 905 Broadway 421-7827
* Subway 327 E. 11th 421-6574
* Subway 1100 Main 472-1144
Food Court: City Center Square 1100 Main 221-8828
* Curry in a Hurry * Koko Teryaki  
* Daddyo’s Rooster * Tasty  
* Great Steak & Potato Co.    
Italian/Pizza    
* Anthony’s Italian Restaurant  701 Grand 221-4088
* Pizza Hut 1020 Broadway 842-8243
* Pizza Hut 1124 Oak 474-3308
* Primo Pasta 1000 Walnut, Ste. 206 221-2011
Lounge    
* 12th Street Lounge (Marriott) 200 W. 12th 421-6800
* City Bar (Crowne Plaza) 1301 Wyandotte 474-6664
* Drum Room (Hilton President) 1335 Baltimore 303-1686
* Martini Loft (Aladdin Hotel) 1215 Wyandotte 421-8888
* Qudos Cognac & Cigar Bar 1116 Grand 474-2270
* Zoo Bar 1220 McGee 842-6060
Mediterranean    
* Zaina 25 E. 12th 842-1800
Mexican & Southwest    
* Los Corrals 408 W. 9th 421-9440
* Mama Tio’s 1111 Main 221-0610
Steak House    
* The Majestic Restaurant 931 Broadway 221-1888
     
POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT    
American    
* Bar Louie 101 E. 14th 841-9100
* Fran’s Restaurant and Bar 11 E. 14th 221-4551
* Flying Saucer Draught Emporium 101 E. 13th 221-1900
* Gordon Biersch Brewery Rest. 100 E. 14th 471-2340
* Lucky Strike Lanes 1370 Grand 471-2316
* The Mixx 1347 Main 283-0300
* Whopper Bar 1350 Walnut 394-9539
Asian/Sushi    
* Drunken Fish 14 E. 14th 474-7177
* Kobe Japanese Steak & Seafood 1303 Baltimore 471-3339
Clubs/Lounges    
* Angel’s Rock Bar 1323 Walnut 896-3943
* Howl at the Moon 1334 Grand 471-4695
* Indie on Main 1228 Main 283-9900
* The Jones 10 E. 13th 686-8960
* Kansas City Live! 13th & Grand 842-1045
* The Marquee Lounge 1400 Main 474-4545
* Mosaic Lounge 1331 Walnut 645-9976
* PBR Big Sky 111 E. 13th 442-8145
* Shark Bar 1340 Grand 997-3554
Coffee House/Bakery    
* Balsano’s Gelato Café 54 E. 14th 931-4010
* LatteLand Espresso & Tea 1201 Main 474-9889
* MeMa’s Old-Fashioned Bakery 1211 Main 283-3939
Grocery     
* Cosentino’s Downtown Market 10 E. 13th 595-0050
Irish    
* The Dubliner 170 E. 14th 268-4700
Italian/Pizza    
* Pizza Bar 1320 Grand 221-8466
Mexican & Southwest    
* Chipotle 1370 Walnut 421-4342
* Tengo Sed Cantina 1323 Walnut 442-8112
Seafood    
* Bristol Seafood Grill 51 E. 14th 448-6007
Sports Bar    
* Johnny’s Tavern 1310 Grand 268-2260
* McFadden’s Sports Saloon 1330 Grand 471-1330
Steak House    
* 801 Chophouse 71 E. 14th 994-8800
*Maker’s Mark Bourbon House 1333 Walnut 442-8115
     
CROSSROADS ARTS DISTRICT    
American    
* The Brick 1727 McGee 421-1634
* Bulldog Bar & Restaurant 1715 Main 421-4799
* The Cashew 2000 Grand 221-5858
* Coda Bar & Grill 1744 Broadway 569-1747
* Denny’s 1600 Broadway 421-1544
* Kansas City Café 1532 Grand #2 471-7111
* Hamburger Mary’s 101 SW Blvd. 842-1919
* Michael Smith 1900 Main 842-2202
* Nica’s 320 320 SW Blvd 471-2900
* 1911 Main 1911 Main 555-5555
* Rieger Hotel Exchange & Grill 1924 Main 421-2177
* Snow & Co. 1815 Wyandotte 214-8921
* Tannin Wine Bar 1526 Walnut 842-2660
* Town Topic 1900 Baltimore 471-6038
* Twenty20 2020 Baltimore 471-2020
* Webster House 1644 Wyandotte 221-4713
* YJ’s Snack Bar 128 W 18th 472-5533
Asian/Sushi    
* Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop 2030 Central 474-8424
* Mandoline Café 2015 Grand Blvd 437-9220
* Nara 1617 Main 221-6272
* Thai Paradise 1513 Grand 221-5727
Austrian/German    
* Grunauer 101 W. 22nd 283-3234
Barbecue    
* Fiorella’s Jack Stack 101 W. 22nd 472-7427
Coffee House    
* Crossroads Coffeehouse 310 SW Blvd. 255-2404
* Mildred’s 1821 Wyandotte 471-1155
Deli    
* Suzy’s Deli 1533 Grand 474-7383
* Sylvia’s Deli 1746 Washington 221-7957
Italian/Pizza    
* The Art of Pizza 1801 Baltimore 421-1888
* The Cigar Box 1519 Grand 421-7222
* Extra Virgin 1900 Main 842-2202
* Grinders 417 E. 18th 472-5454
* Lidia’s 101 W. 22nd 221-3722
* Pizza Bella 1810 Baltimore 471-3300
Lounges    
* Balanca’s Pyro Room 1809 Grand 474-6369
* Bazooka’s 1717 Main 421-1915
* Czar Bar 1531 Grand 221-2244
* Eighteen22 Ultra Lounge 1822 Main 472-8400
* Luna 1540 Grand 581-6440
* Madrigall Martini Bar 1627 Oak 472-4400
* Manifesto 1924 Main 536-1325
* PR’s Place 1741 Washington 421-9746
* Retro Downtown 1518 McGee 421-4201
* Temptations 1517 Grand 421-5631
Mexican & Southwest    
* Los Tules 1656 Broadway 271-7673
* Manny’s Restaurante 207 SW Blvd 474-7696
Sports Bar    
* Willie’s 1501 Grand 525-0122
Wine & Spirits    
* Cellar Rat Wine Merchants 1701 Baltimore 221-9463
     
CROWN CENTER/UNION STATION    
American    
* The American Restaurant Crown Center 545-8001
* Brasserie Westin Hotel 391-4472
* Crayola Café Crown Center 398-4820
* Harvey’s Union Station 460-2274
* Over There Café Liberty Memorial 784-1908
* Panera Bread Crown Center 221-3800
* A Streetcar Named Desire Crown Center 472-5959
* Terrace Restaurant Sheraton Hotel 841-1000
Asian/Sushi    
* Kabuki Crown Center 472-1717
Coffee House    
* Parisi Coffee Union Station 569-2399
Food Court Crown Center 274-8444
* Big Momma’s Bakery * Greek Food, Ltd.  
* The Candy Store * K.C. Bar B Q  
* Chip’s Chocolate Factory * Sheridan’s Custard  
 * Einstein Bros. Bagels * Three Little Pigs BBQ  
* Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant    
Italian/Pizza    
* d’Bronx Crown Center 842-2211
* Milano Italian Dining Crown Center 398-4825
Lounges    
* Spectators Sheraton Hotel 841-1000
Steak House    
* Pierpont’s Union Station 221-5111
     
18TH & VINE JAZZ DISTRICT    
Barbecue    
* Arthur Bryant’s BBQ 1727 Brooklyn 231-1123
* Gates Bar-B-Q 1221 Brooklyn 483-3880
Lounges w/ Live Music    
* The Blue Room 1616 E. 18th 474-8463
* Mutual Musicians Foundation 1823 Highland 471-5212
Soul Food/Cajun    
* Danny’s Big Easy 1601 E. 18th 421-1200
* KC Blues & Jazz Jukehouse 1700 E. 18th 472-0013
* Papa Lew’s Soul Delicious 2128 E. 12th 421-3378
     
MARTINI CORNER    
American    
* The Drop 409 E. 31st 753-3767
* The Monaco 334 E. 31st 561-1300
* Tower Tavern 401 E. 31st. 931-9300
* Velvet Dog 400 E. 31st 753-9990
Mexican & Southwest    
* Sol Cantina 408 E. 31st 931-8080
     
RIVER MARKET/COLUMBUS PARK    
American    
* The City Diner 301 Grand 471-5121
 * The Farmhouse 300 Delaware 569-6032
* Happy Gillis Café & Hangout 549 Gillis 471-3663
* Harry’s Country Club 112 Missouri 421-3505
* Hickock’s Southwest Bar & Grill 528 Walnut 472-0161
Asian    
* Bo Ling’s 20 E. 5th 423-8036
* China Town Food Market 202 Grand 472-6363
* Hien Vong Vietnamese 417 Main 842-1020
* Kim Long Asian Market 511 Cherry 221-8892
* Pho KC Restaurant 315 Cherry 471-2224
* Tikka House 411 Main 842-7232
* Vietnam Café 522 Campbell 472-4888
Bakery    
* Baby Cakes 108 Missouri 841-1048
* Bloom Baking Co. 15 E. 3rd 283-8437
Barbecue    
Winslow’s BBQ 20 E. 5th 471-7427
Bar & Club    
* Knucklehead’s Saloon 2715 Rochester 483-1456
Coffee House/Tea    
* City Market Coffeehouse 305 Main 221-1490
* K City Coffee House & Wine Bar 412 Delaware 472-5552
* Lollicup Tea Zone 409 Main 527-0056
Grocery/Produce    
* Cristina’s Produce 20 E. 5th 471-0083
* Global Produce 419 Main 221-1618
* Al Habashi Mart 309 Main  421-6727
* Market3 114 W. 3rd 268-7833
* River Market Produce 403 Main 471-0083
International    
* Al Habashi House 309 Main 421-0414
* Blue Nile Café 20 E. 5th 283-0990
* Crossland Intl Market 19 E. 3rd 448-3004
* Le Fou Frog 400 E. 5th 474-6060
* Pieroguy’s Pierogies 307 Main 252-1575
Italian/Pizza    
* Antonio’s Pizzeria/Walnut Deli 527 Walnut 283-8045
* Caddy Shack 700 E. 3rd 421-4742
* Café Al Dente 412 Delaware 472-9444
* Carollo’s Deli & Grocery 9 E. 3rd 474-1860
* Cascone’s Grill 15 E. 5th 471-1018
* Garozzo’s Ristorante 526 Harrison 221-2455
* La Sala’s Deli 910 E. 5th 421-2189
* Minsky’s Pizza 427 Main 421-1122
* Pandolfi’s Deli 538 Campbell 569-3663
Mexican & Southwest    
* Burrito Brothers 407 Main 842-0152
Sports Bar    
* The Blue Line 529 Walnut 472-7825
Wine & Spirits    
* Cellar & Loft 525 Walnut 283-0593
     
SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD    
American    
* Hamburger Mary’s 101 SW Blvd 842-1919
* Nica’s 320 320 SW Blvd 471-2900
* Rhythm & Booze 423 SW Blvd. 221-2669
* Tenderloin Grill 900 SW Blvd 842-6601
Barbecue    
* Danny Edward’s Blvd. BBQ 2900 SW Blvd 283-0880
Coffee House    
* Crossroads Coffeehouse 310 SW Blvd 255-2402
Mexican & Southwest    
* El Huarache 520 SW Blvd 221-4304
* El Patron Cocina & Bar 2905 SW Blvd 931-6400
* El Pueblito 810 SW Blvd 471-5442
* Jesse’s Tavern 2853 SW Blvd 753-9478
* La Bodega 703 SW Blvd 472-8272
* La Fonda el Taquito 800 SW Blvd 471-1675
* Manny’s 207 SW Blvd 474-7696
* Margarita’s 2829 SW Blvd 931-4849
* Poco’s on the Blvd. 3063 SW Blvd 931-2526
* Ponak’s Mexican Kitchen 2856 SW Blvd 753-0775
* Taqueria Mexico 910 SW Blvd 221-1399
     
UNION HILL/HOSPITAL HILL    
American    
* Quiznos Sub 2413 Charlotte 842-2000
* Succotash 2601 Holmes 421-2807
Coffee House    
* Filling Station 2980 McGee 931-4335
Mexican & Southwest    
* Teocali Mexican Restaurant 2512 Holmes 221-4749
Vegetarian    
* Café Seed 2932 Cherry 561-7333
* You Say Tomato 2801 Holmes 756-5097
     
WEST BOTTOMS    
American    
* Franks 1623 Genessee 471-7670
* Genessee Royale Bistro 1531 Genessee 474-7070
* Grandma’s Bar & Grill 1615 Genessee 442-8131
* Happy Gilmore’s Deli 1701 W. 9th 474-7526
* Jerry’s Woodwether Café 1414 W. 9th 472-6333
* R Bar & Restaurant 1617 Genessee 471-1777
Bar/Nightclub    
* Korruption 1717 W. 9th 842-1078
* Hookah Café    
* Jaskki’s Tobacco Café 1400 W. 12th 421-4177
Mexican & Southwest    
* Tomatillo Mexican Grill 1225 Wyoming 421-2325
Steak House    
* Golden Ox 1600 Genessee 842-2866
     
WESTSIDE    
American    
* Lill’s on 17th 815 W. 17th 421-4441
* Westside Local 1663 Summit 997-9089
Coffee House/Bakery    
* Chez Elle Creperie 1713 Summit 471-2616
* Fervere Bakery 1702 Summit 842-7272
Mexican & Southwest    
* Don Miguel Mexican Bakery 2100 Summit 221-7111
* Los Alamos Market & Cocina 1667 Summit 471-0450
* Ortega’s Mexican Foods 2646 Belleview 531-5415
Vegetarian    
* Blue Bird Bistro 1700 Summit 221-7559
* Fud 813 W. 17th 785-3454