A Guide to Steakhouses in Kansas City

Décor to drinks and ambiance, the latest in trendy dining can be found at these stellar steakhouses:

• Stock Hill: Situated just south of the Country Club Plaza, this high-end steakhouse touts an excellent selection of steak cuts and gourmet sides, all in a jaw-dropping setting.
• Rye: Located in both Leawood and on the Plaza, Rye’s elevated comfort food menu includes hand-selected beef cooked over white oak—plus a soup or salad and side with each choice. Swing by on Mondays for their popular “Steak Night” special.
• Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social: Hop the KC Streetcar for a 14-ounce KC Strip at this Power & Light District establishment, a go-to spot for pre-show eats before Downtown concerts and performances.

• 801 Chophouse: In between rides on the KC Streetcar and nights out on the town, settle down to a fine-dining experience at this Power & Light District steakhouse.
• J. Gilbert’s: Nestled in Overland Park, the extensive offerings at J. Gilbert’s pair craft cocktails with wood-fired steaks and delicious add-ins to amplify your meal, as well as a three-course, prix-fixe option for interested diners.

Kansas City steakhouses with reputations that reach far and wide:

• Golden Ox: This steakhouse staple was revived in 2018 and resides in the West Bottoms, featuring cuts of all styles and sizes, including the famous Kansas City strip, which first debuted at the original Golden Ox.
• The Majestic: Live jazz and dry-aged beef make for the perfect Kansas City combo at this renowned Downtown spot with historic roots.

• Pierpont’s at Union Station: It’s hard to beat a meal at this classy restaurant that thrives on classic steak and seafood tastes—and resides in KC’s beautiful Union Station.
• JJ’s Restaurant: Founded in 1985 and located on the west end of the Plaza, this chic restaurant is perfect for pre- and post-shopping, weekend trips to KC and special date nights.
• Jess & Jim’s Steakhouse: Based in Martin City, Jess & Jim’s first came onto the Kansas City culinary scene in 1938 and has since racked up countless commendations, including being named one the 10 best steakhouses in the world by Yahoo.
• Gordon Ramsay Steak: Multi-Michelin Star chef and TV personality Ramsay has opened his first restaurant in the Midwest at Harrah’s North Kansas City. Before hitting the casino tables, belly up to the table here and try the house specialty, Beef Wellington.

More laid-back steakhouses with the same inspired take on Kansas City dining:

• Hereford House: With two locations across the metro and a more affordably priced menu, Hereford House is the ideal option for delicious steaks without the fuss of a fine dining experience.
• Anton’s: Don’t be fooled by this unassuming taproom in the Crossroads Arts District—its steak selection is no joke, thanks in part to the in-house butcher operation that hand-cuts steaks to order.

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