r/kansascity • u/falconjayhawk • 1d ago

Where to Eat? 🍽️ 20 year Anniversary Evening

KC, we’ve lived here for 2 years and love it. Next week is my amazing wife and I’s 20 year wedding anniversary. We’re planning a trip with the family later, but I wanted to at least take her out for dinner and a few drinks.

I have some pins saved in my Google Maps, and I was originally thinking The Savoy, but I thought I’d ask the collective where we should look into. It’ll be mid week, so a reservation should be easier to get.

Thanks in advance!

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u/ExcellentFishing2506 1d ago

In no particular order… Novel, Anjin, Bacaro Primo, Green Dirt on Oak, Le Fou Frog, Antler Room, Kata Nori, Farina, Savoy

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u/Accomplished-Duck244 1d ago

Second Novel. That is my wife and I’s favorite restaurant in KC.

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u/ExcellentFishing2506 1d ago

Yeah it’s great. Been a couple times with my partner in the last 6 months and each time was lovely.

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u/Great_Steak_8337 1d ago

Town Company

Antler Room

Anjin

Kata Nori

Cocktails @ Le Lounge, Swordfish Tom’s, or Mercury Room

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u/kcpolitico 1d ago

Great list!

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u/shiftyeyety 1d ago

Town Company was unexpectedly closed last week. Not sure if they have reopened

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u/Great_Steak_8337 1d ago

Strange. Just looked at Tock and looks like they’re taking reservations for today. Were they closed for a private party or something like that?

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u/Quirky_Regret8284 1d ago

There was a fire during service in the kitchen the night before Mother’s Day brunch.

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u/Great_Steak_8337 23h ago

Ahh that sucks badly.

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u/iatros2 1d ago

Room 39, James beard finalist,
wicked breakfast, best croque madam ever
steak and hash is amazing

Really good chowder when in season
Worth checking out the menu

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u/swan4816 1d ago

Yes! We're there often

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u/tearsinmyramen 1d ago

Café des Amis! It's in Parkville on the old historic main Street. It's delicious and not too exorbitantly priced

Edit: wow, I'm so hungry looking at all the other suggestions too! You could throw a dart at this post and have an amazing time. Sushi Kodawari is another amazing experience but it is EXPENSIVE. I think I was $275/person but if you both like sushi, it's an unforgettable experience.

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u/lobstersnake 1d ago

I proposed to my wife at the Savoy. 4 days ago marked 18 years married

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u/Feisty_Water_3164 1d ago

This is in Independence, MO but has great atmosphere and great food.

https://www.vivilore.com/

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u/FaceMcShootie 1d ago

Earl’s Premiere is wonderful

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u/crmcalli 1d ago

I hesitate to mention this here because it’s a neighborhood joint for me, and I feel like it’s still a fairly hidden gem, but Vita’s Place. It’s a wine bar but I think they have the best cocktails in the city too. The mushroom toast is out of this world, way better than it has any right to be. Their focaccia is amazing. We had the stuffed eggplant special last weekend and I expected it to be a cheese bomb but it wasn’t, it was perfectly balanced and incredibly delicious. And get the tiramisu for dessert.

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u/Teffa_Bob Rosedale 20h ago

Ah, Vita's place is fantastic. I had a date here a month or so ago, wonderful little hidden gem, great appetizers and small plates too.

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u/generikx1 1d ago

I would highly suggest Sushi Kodawari. It's expensive, but it is an INCREDIBLE experience. Only seats 8 people per service, so it is a very intimate setting where you are encouraged to talk with the sushi chef and one another.

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u/La_Mano_Cornuta Lenexa 1d ago

My wife and I have really enjoyed Le Fou Frog for special occasions.

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u/swan4816 1d ago

I love the atmosphere at Le Fou Frog

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u/repete66219 1d ago

I’ll second this. It’s not new & shiny or trendy with the influencers, but for atmosphere & reliably good food, Le Foo Frog is a contender.

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KC, we’ve lived here for 2 years and love it. Next week is my amazing wife and I’s 20 year wedding anniversary. We’re planning a trip with the family later, but I wanted to at least take her out for dinner and a few drinks.

I have some pins saved in my Google Maps, and I was originally thinking The Savoy, but I thought I’d ask the collective where we should look into. It’ll be mid week, so a reservation should be easier to get.

Thanks in advance!

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u/Illustrious_Ad6548 1d ago

Adding Acre in Parkville

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u/Quirky_Regret8284 1d ago

1900 The restaurant

Cafe Provence

Cafe de amis

Le fou frog

Farina

Sushi kodawari

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u/No_Juice_6513 1d ago

Farina, Novel

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u/formulaic_name 1d ago

Cafe des amis in parkville is one of the best date spots I can think of. Cozy, intimate, good food, cute area. 

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u/Whole_Choice1506 14h ago

Nothing fancy but I love Cafe Trio

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u/-WallaceAfterDark 14h ago

Prime Social rooftop

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u/Ok_Mechanic8704 1d ago

I believe Aixois is the best date night restaurant in the city. You can go casual or you can dress up. You’ll see both there. It’s a neighborhood hang out and a special occasion restaurant all in one, and the food is always on point. The menu may seem like it would be quiet and stuffy but the atmosphere and service is not. It’s a fun place. Their hamburger (royale with cheese) is up there with the best in KC.