One of the first venues to open in Kansas City’s Power and Light District, McFadden’s is an Irish-themed sports bar and restaurant created by the New York-based East Coast Saloons chain. It's a big space – more than 6,000 square feet – and it gets more noisy and raucous as the night goes on. Women in high heels tend to rip the booths when they climb on tabletops to dance – that’s when McFadden’s is more about boozing and babes than burgers and wings. The menu has a couple of “Irish” entrées to keep the Celtic theme kosher: shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage, and ale-battered fried fish served with curried chips. The best-selling dishes, however, are traditional bar fare: mini cheeseburgers, bigger 8-ounce burgers (including a veggie version), Reuben sandwiches and a surprisingly faithful take on the classic Philly cheese steak.
Price: $-$$
Payment Type: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Parking: Garage
Reservations: Not Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties
Attire: casual, but no do-rags, jerseys, chains. Baseball hats may be worn, but only forward or backward.
Extra Info: Parking garage below the building (H&R Block parking); accessible at 14th and Wyandotte. Validation available. For private parties, call 913-645-3320. Kitchen stays open until around 9-10 p.m.
