Where to Eat in Kansas City During the World Cup

Kansas City is getting ready to welcome soccer fans from around the world, and if you are coming here for the World Cup, you are in for a better food city than many first-time visitors expect. Yes, you should absolutely make time for barbecue while you are here. But Kansas City is also full of neighborhood restaurants, immigrant-owned kitchens, chef-driven dining rooms, casual lunch counters, cocktail spots, bakeries, seafood restaurants, and local favorites that show off the city far beyond burnt ends and ribs.

This guide started as our own running list of places to try when we are deciding where to go out to eat. It includes longtime Kansas City favorites, newer restaurants we have been meaning to visit, special-occasion spots, casual neighborhood gems, and restaurants serving food from all over the world. We cleaned up the list for visitors, removed duplicates and places that were clearly closed, and organized the remaining restaurants by area so you can find something near your hotel, match-day plans, or sightseeing route.

How to Use This Kansas City Restaurant Guide

The sections below are divided by geography rather than ranking. Restaurant names are clickable and open a Google Maps search so you can quickly confirm the current listing, hours, and route before heading out. Website and phone links are included where available.

Each restaurant listing includes a short description of the general style of food. When we were able to verify full details, the listing also includes a website, phone number, and Google Map link. For the rest, we included a prominent Google Map link so you can quickly check the current listing, hours, and route before heading out.

A Quick Note for World Cup Visitors

World Cup weeks will be busy, so reservations will matter more than usual. Popular restaurants, patios, rooftops, and group-friendly spots will fill up quickly, especially around match days and fan events. Call ahead when you can, confirm hours before you go, and give yourself more travel time than you normally would.

Most of all, do not be afraid to get out into the neighborhoods. Kansas City is easy to navigate by car or rideshare, and many of the best meals are outside the most obvious tourist corridors. Use this list as a starting point, pick a neighborhood, and enjoy eating your way through KC.

Kansas City Restaurants by Area

River Market, City Market & Columbus Park

Blue Nile — Ethiopian A local ethiopian spot to consider while exploring River Market, City Market & Columbus Park.
Brown & Loe — American bistro An American bistro in the City Market serving comfort food, brunch, and approachable neighborhood fare. Address: 429 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106 Web • Call
Garozzos — Italian-American An old-school Italian-American Kansas City classic known for pasta, red sauce, and chicken spiedini. Address: 526 Harrison St, Kansas City, MO 64106 Web • Call
La Cubana — Cuban A local cuban spot to consider while exploring Northeast Kansas City.
Le Fou Frog — French A romantic, lively French bistro known for classic French plates, steak, seafood, and celebration dinners. Address: 400 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 Web • Call
Taste of Brazil — Brazilian A casual City Market Brazilian restaurant serving family recipes, Brazilian sandwiches, plates, snacks, and desserts. Address: 21 E 3rd St, Kansas City, MO 64106 Web • Call
Tikka House — Indian A local indian spot to consider while exploring River Market, City Market & Columbus Park.
Tings Filipino Bistro — Filipino A local filipino spot to consider while exploring River Market, City Market & Columbus Park.
Vietnam Cafe — Vietnamese A local vietnamese spot to consider while exploring River Market, City Market & Columbus Park.
Wolfepack BBQ — Barbecue and burgers A Columbus Park barbecue spot with smoked meats, burgers, and a neighborhood feel close to the River Market. Web

Downtown, Power & Light & Hotel District

Arthur Bryant’s Barbecue — Historic Kansas City barbecue A legendary Kansas City barbecue restaurant with deep local history, famous sauce, and a no-frills, classic KC feel. Address: 1727 Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127 Web • Call
Banksia — Australian café A local australian café spot to consider while exploring Downtown, Power & Light & Hotel District.
Dot Boss at Hotel Indigo — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Downtown, Power & Light & Hotel District.
P.S. speakeasy in Hotel Phillips — Cocktail bar A local cocktail bar spot to consider while exploring Downtown, Power & Light & Hotel District.
Sea Capitan — Mexican A local mexican spot to consider while exploring Downtown, Power & Light & Hotel District.
Soiree — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Downtown, Power & Light & Hotel District.
The Majestic — Wine bar / restaurant A local wine bar / restaurant spot to consider while exploring Downtown, Power & Light & Hotel District.
The Savoy — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Downtown, Power & Light & Hotel District.
The Stillwell — Rooftop bar A local rooftop bar spot to consider while exploring Downtown, Power & Light & Hotel District.
The Town Company — Upscale Midwestern American An upscale downtown restaurant inside Hotel Kansas City with hearth-driven Midwestern cooking. Address: 1228 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105 Web • Call

Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center

Affare — Modern German A modern German restaurant in the Crossroads with seasonal farm-to-table cooking, wine, cocktails, and a courtyard. Address: 1911 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Web • Call
Anjin — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Anton's — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Farina Ristorante & Oyster Bar — Italian, seafood, and oyster bar An upscale Crossroads restaurant for Italian cooking, oysters, seafood, handmade pastas, wine, and special-occasion dinners. Address: 1901 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108 Web • Call
Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue — Kansas City barbecue A polished, full-service barbecue restaurant that works especially well for groups, reservations, and visitors who want a sit-down KC barbecue experience. Address: 101 W 22nd St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Web • Call
Ground Control — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Grünauer — Austrian A Freight House favorite for Austrian and Central European cooking, schnitzel, beer, and a warm gasthaus feel. Address: 101 W 22nd St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Web • Call
Hey Hey Club — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Jims Alley Bar — Italian beef sandwiches A local italian beef sandwiches spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar — Japanese hand rolls A local japanese hand rolls spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Lazia — Italian A local italian spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Lilico's Taverna — Spanish tapas A local spanish tapas spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Lula Southern Cookhouse — Southern A local southern spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Noka — Japanese A local japanese spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Novel — Contemporary American A contemporary American restaurant in the East Crossroads with seasonal tasting menus and polished service. Address: 1927 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Web • Call
Percheron Rooftop Bar — Rooftop bar A local rooftop bar spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Pierpont’s at Union Station — Fine dining, steakhouse, and seafood A grand Union Station restaurant for steaks, seafood, cocktails, and special-occasion dining in one of Kansas City’s most iconic buildings. Address: 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108 Web • Call
Sura Eats — Korean A local korean spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Sushi Kodawari — Japanese omakase A local japanese omakase spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
The Belfry — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.
Union on the Hill — Oysters / seafood A local oysters / seafood spot to consider while exploring Crossroads, Freight House & Crown Center.

Westside, West Bottoms & Southwest Boulevard

Clay & Fire — Turkish / Middle Eastern A local turkish / middle eastern spot to consider while exploring Westside, West Bottoms & Southwest Boulevard.
Fox and Pearl — Wood-fired American A wood-fired American restaurant that blends seasonal cooking with Kansas City’s love of smoke and fire. Address: 2143 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Web • Call
Incline on 9th — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Westside, West Bottoms & Southwest Boulevard.
La Bodega — Spanish tapas A festive Spanish tapas restaurant that is especially good for groups, sangria, paella, and shareable plates. Address: 703 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 Web • Call
Tacos El Gallo — Mexican street tacos A casual Southwest Boulevard Mexican spot for tacos, tortas, burritos, and a quick, flavorful meal close to downtown. Address: 806 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 Web • Call
The Campground — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Westside, West Bottoms & Southwest Boulevard.
The Ship — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Westside, West Bottoms & Southwest Boulevard.
The Westside Local — Farm-to-table American A neighborhood farm-to-table American restaurant with sandwiches, seasonal plates, beer, cocktails, and patio energy. Address: 1663 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Web • Call
Zero Zero — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Westside, West Bottoms & Southwest Boulevard.

Midtown, 39th Street & Troost

Baba's Pantry — Palestinian café A Palestinian café and deli known for hummus, falafel, shawarma, salads, dips, and bright casual meals. Address: 1019 E 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64110 Web • Call
Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches — Sandwiches A local sandwiches spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
Cupini's — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
Gael's Public House — Irish A local irish spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
iPho Tower — Vietnamese A local vietnamese spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
Kari's on 39th — Middle Eastern A local middle eastern spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
Black Garlic — Ethiopian and Caribbean A flavorful Ethiopian and Caribbean restaurant with stews, curries, seafood, jerk flavors, and vegetarian-friendly dishes. Address: 3601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111 Web • Call
New York Butcher Shop — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
Nour's — Algerian A local algerian spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
Q39 Restaurant — Chef-driven Kansas City barbecue A modern Kansas City barbecue restaurant known for competition-style smoked meats, brisket, burnt ends, ribs, sandwiches, and a polished dining room. Address: 1000 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO 64111 Web • Call
Room 39 — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
Sabor Centroamericano — Honduran / Central American A local honduran / central american spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
Sankofa Cafe — Jamaican A local jamaican spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
Tailleur — Wine bar / restaurant A local wine bar / restaurant spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
The Antler Room — Creative American small plates A chef-driven restaurant for creative American small plates, natural wine, and a relaxed but special dinner. Address: 2506 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64108 Web • Call
The Pressed Penny — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
The Russell — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.
Urban — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Midtown, 39th Street & Troost.

Westport

Beer Kitchen — Gastropub and American comfort food A Westport gastropub with burgers, comfort food, brunch, beer, and cocktails that works well for casual groups. Address: 435 Westport Rd, Kansas City, MO 64111 Web • Call
Brix Latin American Cuisine — Latin American A local latin american spot to consider while exploring Westport.
Chewology Gyoza bar — Japanese dumplings A local japanese dumplings spot to consider while exploring Westport.
Laney's Get Down — Fried chicken A local fried chicken spot to consider while exploring Westport.
Le Champion — Coffee shop / wine lounge A local coffee shop / wine lounge spot to consider while exploring Westport.
Sama Zama — Japanese A local japanese spot to consider while exploring Westport.
The Peacock — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Westport.
Wah Gwan — Jamaican A local jamaican spot to consider while exploring Westport.
Westport Cafe and Bar — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Westport.

Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo

Bacaro Primo — Italian-inspired restaurant and wine bar A Brookside restaurant and wine-focused spot with Italian-inspired dishes, seafood, small plates, and a polished neighborhood feel. Web
Chaz on the Plaza — French-influenced American A refined Plaza-area restaurant with French-influenced American cooking, live music, wine, cocktails, and a hotel dining-room feel. Address: 325 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112 Web • Call
Cru Bistro & Bottles — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo.
Earls Premier — Oysters / seafood A local oysters / seafood spot to consider while exploring Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo.
Heirloom — Breakfast / lunch A local breakfast / lunch spot to consider while exploring Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo.
Hemma Hemma — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo.
JJ’s — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo.
KC Fry Bros — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo.
Plate — Italian A modern Italian restaurant known for house-made pastas, wine, and a polished neighborhood dining room. Address: 701 E 63rd St Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64110 Web • Call
Plaza Provisions Food Hall in Cascade Hotel — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo.
Prime Social — Seafood A local seafood spot to consider while exploring Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo.
Rozzelle Court Restaurant — Museum restaurant and contemporary American A convenient lunch or brunch option inside the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, especially useful for visitors pairing food with museum time. Address: 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111 Web
Stock Hill — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo.
Taco Tako — Sonoran Mexican A local sonoran mexican spot to consider while exploring Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo.
The Meatball Bar — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo.
The Mixx — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Country Club Plaza, Brookside & Waldo.

Kansas City, Kansas & Wyandotte County

Ay Jalisco — Mexican A Kansas City, Kansas Mexican restaurant to consider while exploring Strawberry Hill, downtown KCK, or the west side of the metro.
Christy's Tasty Queen — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Kansas City, Kansas & Wyandotte County.
Cortadito — Cuban A local cuban spot to consider while exploring Kansas City, Kansas & Wyandotte County.
El Pollo Rey — Mexican grilled chicken A casual Kansas City, Kansas institution for smoky Sinaloa-style grilled chicken, tortillas, beans, rice, salsa, and onions. Address: 901 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66105 Web • Call
El Pulgarcito — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Kansas City, Kansas & Wyandotte County.
El Salvadoreno — Salvadoran A local salvadoran spot to consider while exploring Kansas City, Kansas & Wyandotte County.
El Tipico Guate Mix — Guatemalan A local guatemalan spot to consider while exploring Kansas City, Kansas & Wyandotte County.
GG's Birria Barbacoa Cafe — Mexican birria A local mexican birria spot to consider while exploring Kansas City, Kansas & Wyandotte County.
Jarocho KCK — Mexican seafood A Mexican seafood restaurant known for coastal flavors, ceviche, tacos, and Veracruz-inspired cooking. Address: 719 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66105 Web • Call
Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que — Kansas City barbecue An essential Kansas City barbecue stop known for ribs, brisket, burnt ends, Z-Man sandwiches, and the original gas-station location in KCK. Address: 3002 W 47th Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103 Web • Call
Jones Bar-B-Q — Barbecue A small family-run Kansas City, Kansas barbecue spot with national recognition and a very local feel. Address: 6706 Kaw Dr, Kansas City, KS 66111 Web
KC Cajun — Cajun and Creole A Cajun and Creole option that adds gumbo, po’ boys, seafood, and Louisiana-style flavor to the KC mix. Web
Mariscos El Pirata — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Kansas City, Kansas & Wyandotte County.
The Snackle Box — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Kansas City, Kansas & Wyandotte County.

North Johnson County: Mission, Prairie Village & Fairway

Cafe Provence — French A long-running Prairie Village French bistro with refined Provençal cooking and a warm neighborhood setting. Address: 3936 W 69th Terrace, Prairie Village, KS 66208 Web • Call
Meddy's — Mediterranean A local mediterranean spot to consider while exploring North Johnson County: Mission, Prairie Village & Fairway.
Papu's Cafe — Mediterranean A local mediterranean spot to consider while exploring North Johnson County: Mission, Prairie Village & Fairway.
Scratch Kitchen — Wine bar / restaurant A local wine bar / restaurant spot to consider while exploring North Johnson County: Mission, Prairie Village & Fairway.
Sido's — Mediterranean A local mediterranean spot to consider while exploring North Johnson County: Mission, Prairie Village & Fairway.
Sushi Karma — Laotian A local laotian spot to consider while exploring North Johnson County: Mission, Prairie Village & Fairway.
Tavern in the Village — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring North Johnson County: Mission, Prairie Village & Fairway.
Va Bene — Italian A local italian spot to consider while exploring North Johnson County: Mission, Prairie Village & Fairway.

Leawood

Aqua Penny's — Raw bar / seafood A local raw bar / seafood spot to consider while exploring Leawood.
Bamboo Penny's — Thai A local thai spot to consider while exploring Leawood.
Blue Koi — Chinese dumplings and noodles A relaxed Chinese spot for dumplings, noodles, bubble tea, and casual comfort food. Address: 10581 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66206 Web • Call
Meat Mitch — Barbecue A local barbecue spot to consider while exploring Leawood.
Paros Estiatorio — Greek A local greek spot to consider while exploring Leawood.
Rye — Midwestern American A polished Midwestern American restaurant for fried chicken, steaks, seasonal sides, brunch, and pies. Address: 10551 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS 66206 Web • Call
Veritas Whiskey and Wine — Wine bar / restaurant A local wine bar / restaurant spot to consider while exploring Leawood.

Overland Park & Lenexa

92 Chicken — Korean fried chicken A local korean fried chicken spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
ABC Cafe — Vietnamese A local vietnamese spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Afghan Market — Afghan A local afghan spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Barrio Taqueria — Rooftop bar A local rooftop bar spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Bawarchi Biryanis — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Buck Tui — Thai-inspired barbecue A fun Thai-inspired Kansas City barbecue restaurant from the team behind Waldo Thai. Address: 6737 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS 66204 Web • Call
Cafe Vie — Vietnamese A local vietnamese spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Chosun — Korean barbecue A local korean barbecue spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
El Rinconcito — Salvadoran A local salvadoran spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Hummus and Pita — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Khop jai der — Laotian A local laotian spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
La Fetta Deli — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Mediterranean Taste — Mediterranean and Middle Eastern A Mediterranean and Middle Eastern option in Johnson County for gyros, shawarma, hummus, grilled meats, and casual meals.
Queen Sweets and Mediterranean Grill — Mediterranean A local mediterranean spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Rosati's — Italian beef sandwiches A local italian beef sandwiches spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Seven Swans Creperie — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Shagans Chicken and Parathas — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Sierra Grill — Seafood A local seafood spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Silo Modern Farmhouse — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Southern Kitchen KC — Southern A local southern spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
SpicyOne — Indonesian A local indonesian spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Taco Naco — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Tao Tao — Chinese A local chinese spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Tartareta — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Yafa Mediterranean — Mediterranean A local mediterranean spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.
Yuva Eats — Nepalese A local nepalese spot to consider while exploring Overland Park & Lenexa.

Olathe & South Johnson County

Aoyama Ramen — Ramen / Japanese A local ramen / japanese spot to consider while exploring Olathe & South Johnson County.
El Maviri Seafood — Seafood A local seafood spot to consider while exploring Olathe & South Johnson County.
Godavari — Indian A local indian spot to consider while exploring Olathe & South Johnson County.
Jarocho South — Mexican seafood A local mexican seafood spot to consider while exploring Olathe & South Johnson County.
McGregor's Butcher and Bistro — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Olathe & South Johnson County.
Of Course — Indian A local indian spot to consider while exploring Olathe & South Johnson County.

Shawnee

Buenos Aires — Argentinian A local argentinian spot to consider while exploring Shawnee.
Gildas Bar de Tapas — Spanish tapas A local spanish tapas spot to consider while exploring Shawnee.
Hank's Garage — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Shawnee.

Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston

Acre — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
American Fusion Cafe (Northland) — American A local american spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Aroma Bistro — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Cafe Des Amis — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Chappells — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Chibog 2 Go — Filipino A local filipino spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Danny's Burger Shack — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Ixtapa Fine Mexican — Mexican A local mexican spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Los Hornos — Argentinian A local argentinian spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Noah's Cupboard — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Osteria Bianchi — Italian A local italian spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Parker Hollow — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Scott's Kitchen — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Tasty Baghdad — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
The Coal House Saloon — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.
Verbena — American A local american spot to consider while exploring Northland, Parkville, Liberty & Weston.

East & South Metro: Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit, Grandview, Raymore & South KC

Flavor of Himalaya — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring East Metro: Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit & Lake Lotawana.
Harp Barbecue — Barbecue A newer-school barbecue favorite serving carefully smoked meats and a strong option for visitors looking beyond the oldest KC barbecue names. Web
LC’s Bar-B-Q — Kansas City barbecue A classic old-school barbecue spot near the stadiums, known for smoky meats, burnt ends, ribs, and a very Kansas City atmosphere. Address: 5800 Blue Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64129 Web • Call
Manila Bay Express — Filipino A casual Filipino restaurant for homestyle dishes, lumpia, noodles, rice plates, and Filipino comfort food. Address: 6305 Main St, Grandview, MO 64030 Web • Call
Marina 27 — Seafood A local seafood spot to consider while exploring East Metro: Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit & Lake Lotawana.
Mugs Up — Sandwiches A local sandwiches spot to consider while exploring East Metro: Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit & Lake Lotawana.
Ophelia's — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring East Metro: Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit & Lake Lotawana.
Pearl Tavern — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring East Metro: Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit & Lake Lotawana.
Porky's Blazin BBQ — Barbecue A local barbecue spot to consider while exploring East Metro: Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit & Lake Lotawana.
Red Crab KC — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring East Metro: Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit & Lake Lotawana.
The W — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring East Metro: Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit & Lake Lotawana.
Vivilore — Local restaurant A local local restaurant spot to consider while exploring East Metro: Independence, Raytown, Lee’s Summit & Lake Lotawana.
Zaytoona — Algerian A local algerian spot to consider while exploring South Metro: Grandview, Raymore & South KC.

Planning Tips for World Cup Visitors

Make reservations early. The most popular restaurants will fill up quickly around match days and fan events.
Check hours before you go. Some local favorites have limited lunch, brunch, or weekend hours.
Leave time for traffic. Kansas City is easy to drive, but major event days can change everything.
Try more than barbecue. KC has excellent Mexican, Thai, Palestinian, French, Austrian, Ethiopian, Caribbean, Chinese, Filipino, Spanish, and Midwestern restaurants.

Enjoy your time in Kansas City, and welcome to one of the best food cities in the country.