2. The Phoenix
8.5
302 W 8th St (at Central St.), Kansas City, MO
Jazz and Blues Venue · 48 tips and reviews
J Smith: Try the sampler platter, its AWESOME!!! Great music, awesome staff. Put the Phoenix Jazz Club on your to-do list when downtown!!!
Monique Simmons: Great music, the lemon drop martini left a lot to be desired, sampler platter was only enough to feed one but the covered patio made it all worthwhile.
Cheryl Raya: Build your own burger, Buffalo chicken wrap, tomato bisque and the lunch 1/2 and 1/2. Wednesday is burger day!
3. Chai Shai
651 E 59th St (at Holmes St), Kansas City, MO
Indian Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Phil Watkins: Order the Sampler Platter to get an idea what this place is about. Fantastic food.
Ashok Amaran: Some of the best chai in town. They also have many homemade Indian dishes they prepare which are delicious. Not like a traditional restaurant.
Dinesh Valmiki: Small place but amazing biryani. This is the best biryani I had so far which is so tasty. Reminds me of Hyderabad biryani. Today had lamb Korma is really delicious. Mouth watering food if I remind it.
James M: Sampler platter is amazing. Cheesy corn, burnt end baked beans, and Texas toast are all awesome sides.Ask for Pat, great waitress!
Laura Stapleton: Beans. Best beans ever. Loved the turkey and chicken this time too.
The Pitch: Try their baked beans! One of the best beans in town!
6. Gates Bar-B-Q
8.0
1221 Brooklyn Ave (12th St. & Brooklyn Ave.), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 31 tips and reviews
Ryan Coburn: What's not good? Super friendly service and excellent food. Had the sampler platter and it easily fed two. Going to try the mutton next time.
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 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!
Riley Kyle: The Sampler platter is a Lot of food!
David Harvey: Monday is Chicken Taco or Chicken Enchilada buy one get one FREE,,,it's better then Taco Tuesday because it's not crowded. (Sweet) :-)
Ginny Goddard: Pass up the regular margaritas and opt for a mad dog margarita. Better have a driver though!
10. Gates Bar-B-Q
7.2
1325 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd (at Virginia Ave), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 45 tips and reviews
Atomic Satterfield: Was passing through on tour. We got a big sampler plate. Wonderful. Extremely friendly staff.
Atomic Satterfield: Extremely friendly staff. We got a sampler plate. Very good food.
Dawn: Ribs, beef sandwich, turkey sandwich fries, onion rings, and a Yammer pie!