Folly Theater is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

1. Folly Theater

8.8
300 W 12th St (Central Street), Kansas City, MO
Theater · 9 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin Best: Amazing venue, not overwhelming & enormous. Feels more intimate. Clean, well maintained, great sound quality. Just wish there were a few more restrooms for shows that run longer with intermission!

Tricia W.Tricia Wade: Beautiful, intimate venue that allows you to almost feel a part of the show. Close enough to the Marriott that you can walk over and have a cocktail before or after the concert.

Virginia L.Virginia Long: I really love the Harriman-jewell series in this intimate setting. Great acoustics, beautiful restoration. A gem for KC music lovers.

Cafe des Amis is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

2. Cafe des Amis

9.0
112 Main St (at NW River Park Drive), Parkville, MO
French Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Charlotte B.Charlotte Bourgault: what a great french restaurant, you feel like you are in a Parisian Bistro, it's intimate and cozy and the food is excellent! TRY THE CREME BRULéE it's exquisite! and I'm French and Picky!

Michael C.Michael C: Wonderful little French bistro... can be casual or fancy, wonderfully intimate for lunch or dinner. And the menu is constantly changing for a new, fresh experience every day time. We ❤ Cafe des Amis.

Virginia L.Virginia Long: Beaucoup wonderful choices. We chose crêpes for lunch: quite delicious, & just right amount of salad. pate appetizer, most enjoyable. Only wish there'd been an Alsatian pinot blanc wine.

Green Lady Lounge is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

3. Green Lady Lounge

9.4
1809 Grand Blvd (btwn E 18th & 19th St), Kansas City, MO
Lounge · 45 tips and reviews

Megan R.Megan Rao: The live music and the overall setting is super fun, "quiet", and intimate.

Andres N.Andres Novoa: Very nice, intimate ambiance!

Gina G.Gina Gauna: What's not good?... atmosphere, live music, great service,!any drink on the menu is dangerously delicious

Zoo Bar is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

4. Zoo Bar

8.3
1220 McGee St (at 12th St), Kansas City, MO
Dive Bar · 11 tips and reviews

John G.John Gladman: Come and sing your little heart out this Saturday night at the intimate setting of the Zoo Bar in the heart of downtown KC. xVoted Best Dive Bar 2009 via The Pitch! Why? Cheap drinks! Sign the wall!

Stephen L.Stephen Luo: It's old, yes, but the bartender atmosphere nails it.

The P.The Pitch: Voted Best Dive Bar by us!

Anthony's Restaurant & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

5. Anthony's Restaurant & Lounge

8.0
701 Grand Blvd (at E 7th St), Kansas City, MO
Italian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Kimberly D.Kimberly Duncan: Love the dimly-lit, intimate atmosphere and the service is great. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

Susan W.Susan Wellford: My fave Italian in KC. Very old school vibe. Huge portions, but will do split plates for charge of an additional side salad. Seafood tortellini is incredible! Must do Spumoni with rum sauce! BRAVO!!

Cody H.Cody Hickman: Ask for Italian butter with the bread service. Not on the menu but delicious.

Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

6. Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen

8.8
1526 Walnut St (btwn E 15th & 16th St), Kansas City, MO
Wine Bar · 49 tips and reviews

Bryan K.Bryan Kaplan: Wonderful food and staff. Best place in town for an intimate dinner. Celebrated anniversary.

Clint H.Clint Hall: An incredibly unpretentious wine bar in the Crossroads. The food is great, but everyone working there is better. Amazing happy hour, and a rare patio make this my fav spot for a glass.

J. Emile J.J. Emile Johnson: If they have the corn and bacon chowder as the soup du jour, get it!

Uptown Arts Bar is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

7. Uptown Arts Bar

3611 Broadway Blvd (btwn W 36th St & Valentine Rd), Kansas City, MO
Bar · 13 tips and reviews

Levi S.Levi Sauerbrei: Great intimate venue for performances. And stop by in the morning for a good cup of coffee.

Robert J.Robert Jackson: Elves and dragons...duh, everyone knows ;)

Local Ruckus KCLocal Ruckus KC: Great music and the moscow mule is delicious.

Novel is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

8. Novel

815 W 17th St (at Summit St), Kansas City, MO
New American Restaurant · Westside · 20 tips and reviews

Craig O.Craig Olsen: The steak entree is fit for a king. The crunchy egg starter is delicious. Everything was great there including the service. The small, intimate space serves them well.

Patty R.Patty Rice: If you like sashimi, the fluke crudo appetizer is divine. And the Arctic char entree is delish. If you love trout or salmon, try it.

Allison B.Allison Barbarash: End your meal with a pousse cafe aka a shot of basil to the sinuses. Worth it.

SoT is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

9. SoT

7.7
1521 Grand Blvd (btwn Truman Rd & E 16th St), Kansas City, MO
Cocktail Bar · 4 tips and reviews

Bob S.Bob Specht: Talented bar staff and intimate vibe. Cocktails with flair! Presentation is next level. 🍸🍹

tv3 s.tv3 skc: They have an amazing patio. The food was delicious had the lamb balls and charcuterie plate. Service was excellent!

Amy N.Amy Norris: Good drinks and decent service if a bit slow (but it was Saturday night so I'll give them a pass)

Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

10. Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill

3906 Bell St (btwn W 39th & 40th St), Kansas City, MO
Mongolian Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Steven G.Steven García: One of the best places to eat in Kansas City. Small, intimate, great food. All the staff are wonderful.

Phil T.Phil Thompson: Try the scallion biscuit be sure to get extra dipping sauce

Theresa C.Theresa Cole: They now offer the option of brown rice. More reasons to love this place.

Manifesto is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

11. Manifesto

1924 Main St (btwn W 19th & 20th St), Kansas City, MO
Speakeasy · 74 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It’s 5 years old and still going strong, thanks to Ryan Maybee’s solid cocktail program and intimate speakeasy atmosphere. This treasure is just downstairs from the Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange. Read more.

Ashley M.Ashley M.: Delicious cocktails, very cool atmosphere. Definitely should be on your to-do list if you're in Kansas City!

Zeenat H.Zeenat Hasan: Try to smoke 'n choke. Amazing!

Gates Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

12. Gates Bar-B-Q

8.0
1221 Brooklyn Ave (12th St. & Brooklyn Ave.), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 31 tips and reviews

J. F.J. Finn: Don't be intimated. They will seem rude and rush you. The food is worth it tho.

Simon K.Simon Kuo: This is the best Gates restaurant in the city. Try the spectacular lamb ribs-you won't find them anywhere else. Also love the burnt end sandwich and pork ribs!

Kansas CityKansas City: It is tradition to be greeted by a prompt, "Hi, May I help you?" Our tip: Don't be pressured; take your time and order what you want!

Harry's Bar & Tables is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

13. Harry's Bar & Tables

8.0
501 Westport Rd (at Pennsylvania Ave.), Kansas City, MO
Cocktail Bar · 65 tips and reviews

Bob S.Bob Specht: Spend time here, if you've got a night out in Westport. Narrow, intimate bar in front. Big patio out back. Grab an appetizer and try a Scotch or another whiskey. Solid service to back it up.

Paul K.Paul Kim: Best bar in Westport if you can get a table extensive whiskey collection and as always try the horsefeather. Spicy but refreshing ginger and eye combo.

Elizabeth C.Elizabeth Cordes: Get the Elderflower Gimlet. It's great if you are looking for a new drink!

Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

14. Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre

7.8
3604 Main St, Kansas City, MO
Theater · 3 tips and reviews

Susan C.Susan Casserley: Always excellent and interesting plays in a very intimate, seat yourself environment with yummy, handmade snacks and wine paid for via a donation ($3 minimum is recommended)

Susan C.Susan Casserley: A donation only wine and snacks bar with homemade treats. They do inventive plays very well and it is very intimate with pews and interesting seating. Our favorite small theater of the KC area.

dillon j.dillon james: Try the Ensemble! I'ts Great!

Kauffman Stadium is one of The 15 Best Intimate Places in Kansas City.

15. Kauffman Stadium

9.2
1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO
Baseball Stadium · 221 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: A small, intimate stadium makes you feel like you're at a minor league baseball game, but in a really good way. We sat first level behind home plate for incredibly cheap, but before the remodel

MarkMark: Head out to the All-Star BBQ stand behind the fountains in right field for some great Kansas City-style BBQ options. The brisket, pulled pork, burnt ends, and sides are all outstanding.

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 1973, Kauffman Stadium hosted the 2012 All-Star Game. The Royals unveiled a $250 million renovation prior to the 2009 season.