Great food laid back atmosphere. The oldest bar in Leawood. All the classic bar food but homemade.
First off, it must be noted that both the previous review as well as the restaurant description are a bit dated. Not only is James Landis the current head chef (who, I've discovered, has been a part of the Green Dirt Farms dinners for the last 2 years and executed delicious perfection to a sold out table on both occasions), but his keen eye in comparison to the previous chef would not tolerate inconsistencies in food service or presentation. Blue Grotto is hands down my favorite pizza place in Kansas City and the exhibition kitchen showcases the care they put into all of their food along with the absence of frozen or pre-packaged ingredients. After chatting with the bartender, I was informed everything is made and assembled in house including ingredients for their signature cocktails (try the Spring Basil martini for a slightly sweet herbal refreshment). I brought a group of friends here for a special dinner a while back and we requested to go off-menu for our meal. Sometimes I don't always make the most thoughtful decisions but let me just say that was the best menu choice I've made as we enjoyed a 9-course menu with 5 short courses followed by their artisan pizzas, a lemon sorbet palate cleanser, an autumn-inspired poached pear dessert, and house-made truffles to top it all off. Because of our request, we had the privilege of sitting at what they call the "Godfather Table," which provides a bird's eye view of the whole restaurant. Here's the bottom line: the ambiance of this cozy neighborhood pizza and wine bar, with its wooden patio and cushioned benches huddled around stone fire pits, adds a soul-enriching vibe in addition to sating one's palate for fresh handmade pizza and delectable antipastas, small plates, and of course dessert. Grab a beautiful glass of deep red wine and enjoy the upcoming patio weather.
Rating Detail:
Food:10
Service: 10 (especially at the bar)
Atmosphere: 10
Value: 10+ with one of the most extensive happy hour menus
Overall: Just guess ;)
I got the Bogey burger w/fries and my friend got the Reuben both very good and we had such a nice server.The Restaurant was clean and almost packed which says a lot for mid-week Thursday.What a find Bogeys is!
Best Italian in JoCo. Seriously.
This is real new york style pizza, the owner is so friendly, and the pizza is so delicious perfect family place, and first day, first friday OVER ALL this place is just awesome! and the food is amazing!
Best pizza around. The the 1 star reviewer. Did you not look at the menu? Pricing is right there. Nobody to blame but yourself. Sure, its a few extra bucks compared to a lot of the shitty places around, but i'm happy to pay for the quality.
There is a group of us ladies that went to Rockhurst years a go that have mostly all just recently moved back to the area. Our hangout was Mikes on Troost and then Hoopers, until we found the downstairs at the Brooksider. The bartender was Nathan, or Nate Dogg. He made the place, he knew everyone's name was always happy to see you and was a master at creating a party atmosphere. He left for awhile for another bar and the place tanked hard. He came back and the party was back and he even turned the basement into a dance club that felt like a keg party. We miss him and would like to know if anyone knows if he is bartending around town or if the Brooksider could bring him back even if it is just for a reunion weekend.
Rating Detail:
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Value: 3
Overall: 5
I tried it for the first time in Dec 08 and have ben back several times since. I live in Overland Park, so it is not real conveniently located for me.
I am from NJ and struggle to find good NY Style Pizza in the mid-west. I think this is better than Original, D'Bronx, or any other place I have tried. The crust is thin, slightly crisp on bottom, lots of bubbles, and the sauce is exceptional.
Rating Detail:
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Value: 4
Overall: 5
Best jam night in town
Best jam Band in town
Rating Detail:
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Value: 5
Overall: 5
Best jam night in town
Best jam Band in town
Rating Detail:
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Value: 5
Overall: 5
I have been several times but usually order the same thing. I like the loaded mushrooms, southwest eggrolls, and the smokehouse chicken sandwich I've had...but I love the potroast sliders. I was skeptical at first but was told they were really good so I tried them. They have mashed potatoes, pot roast and brown gravy on them and it's hard for me to order anything else because they are so tasty.
They have a bunch of pool tables, and dart boards...a couple foosball tables, shuffle board, and a ping pong table which I thought was pretty cool. Service is about average...i've had awesome service sometimes and other times sub par which is about the same thing I get everywhere else I go. It's also very big...we were able to get my girlfriends birthday party reservation of 30 on fairly short notice.
Rating Detail:
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Value: 5
Overall: 5
this party was beyond kick ass, im so glad i didn't go to p and l or t6 i heard you couldn't get a drink to save your live. nightmare had to parties and never ran out of drinks
Rating Detail:
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Value: 5
Overall: 5
Cafe al Dente has called the River Market "home" since 2000, and I've been a customer since 2001. The food is always exceptional, from their homemade lasagna to pizza's to the special's on Friday and Saturday nights leaving you thinking you just left a 5 star restaurant. Prices are great and you are always greeted with a smile and treated like family. New restaurants have emerged in the River Market, but this one is here to stay! Happy Hour is one of the best; domestic draws $1.60, beer bottles $2.50 and a dozen martinis to choose from at $6!
Rating Detail:
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Value: 5
Overall: 5
The best of the best of the Northland, the shining crown of Zona Rosa. Tom Fooleries is a choice place to meet singles, couples, families. The atmostphere is friendly, inviting, hip. The service is impeccable. Happy hour prices can't be beat. It's weekend bands are rare to find anymore without going to Westport and getting shot, robbed, car-jacked, or raped.
This venue of the restaurant is even better than the Plaza locale. It has a deck. Don't worry about hanging out front on the Plaza location and getting your purse stolen.
Appetizers are great, not typical bar food. Upscale, classy, yet friendly.
I love this place.
Rating Detail:
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Value: 5
Overall: 5
Music in a clean safe environment - presented by MUSICIANS! - LOCAL MUSICIANS! - VETERANS OF "THE SCENE"!!
Rating Detail:
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Value: 5
Overall: 5
Pizzabella serves up the best pizza in the Midwest.
Rating Detail:
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Value: 5
Overall: 5
This place is great.
Rating Detail:
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Value: 5
Overall: 5
Re: “Old Shawnee Pizza”
Our favorite pizza on the KS side. They put SO MUCH topping on a single topping pizza, that it's our go-to. No reason to shell out more cash for a specialty. 2 medium single toppings for $18 with online coupon. Also, some hard to get toppings like meatball. Finally, they've put a bar downstairs; it feels like someone's living room, but it's really intimate for live shows.