Food Critics News, Reviews, and Date Night Destinations

The Food Critics share the latest in local restaurant news and to give their reviews. With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, we talk about some of the best places to share a romantic Valentine's lunch or dinner.

By The Walt Bodine Show, Feb 6, 2009

Kansas City, MO –

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Restaurant News

Sadly restaurants no longer with us:
Jones BBQ 6th Street, Kansas City, KS.

Saddle Ranch Chop House, Kansas City, KS.

River Market Brewery, River Market, Kansas City, MO.

Valentine's Day Restaurant Recommendation

Shady Lady Lounge
2800 E 12th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816)-231-9696
Inexpensive steak dinners.

Diamond Joe's
3815 N Chouteau Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64117
(816)-453-6297

1924 Main
1924 Main Street
Kansas City, MO, 64108
(816)-472-1924

Webster House
1644 Wyandotte Street,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816)-221-4713

Pachamama's
800 New Hampshire,
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785)-841-0990

The Drop
409 E 31st Street,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816)-756-3767

JP's Wine Bar & Coffee House
1526 Walnut Street,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816)-842-2660

NoRTH
4579 West 119th Street,
Leawood, Kansas 66209
(913)-232-5191

Pierpoint's at Union Station
30 W Pershing Road # 900,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816)-221-5111

Bluestem
900 Westport Road,
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816)-561-1101

Poco's on the Boulevard
3063 Southwest Boulevard,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816)-931-2526

Peach Tree
6800 Eastwood Trafficway,
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816)-923-0099
Good old smothered pork chops.

Nordstrums
11143 West 95th Street,
Oak Park Mall,
Overland Park, KS 66214
(913)-492-8111
Great for young loves on a budget.

Roselle Court
4525 Oak Street,
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816)-751-1278

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EBT
1310 Carondelet Dr # 100,
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816)-942-8870
Trip the light fantastic, after a intimate meal.

McCormick & Schmick's
448 W 47th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816)-531-6800
Cozy booths.

801 Chophouse
Kansas City's Power & Light District
71 E. 14th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816)-994-8800
Cozy booths.

Cascone's Italian Restaurant
3733 North Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64116
(816)-454-7977
Great wine selection.

American Restaurant
200 E 25th Street Ste 400,
Kansas City, MO 64108-2509
(816)-545-8001
Always great service.

Nu-Way Drive In
510 Shawnee Street,
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913)-682-4350

Manny's
207 Southwest Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816)-474-7696

Savoy Grill
219 West 9th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816)-842-3890
For a private dinner use the booths

Annie's
4014 SW Gage Center Drive,
Topeka, KS 66604
(785)-273-0848
Great desserts.

Anthony's
701 Grand Boulevard,
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816)-221-4088
Let the staff serenade you.

La Fou Frog
400 E 5th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816)-474-6060
Great vegitarian options in intimate surroundings.

Masalas Authentic Indian Restaurant
7301 91st Street,
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913)-649-8888
Great for vegetarians.

Cafe Sebastian
Kemper Museum
4420 Warwick Boulevard,
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816)-753-5784

Food Critics Recommendations

Zest
10681 Mission Road,
Leawood,
KS. 66206
(913)-381-5678
Beautiful decor.

WestChase Grille
11942 Roe Avenue,
Overland Park, KS 66209
(913)-663-5400
Unbelievably good $15 Hamburger.

City Tavern
101 W 22nd Street # 200,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816)-421-3696
Most main dishes just $20 per head.

Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop
333 Southwest Boulevard,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816)-474-8424
Always busy, but always fresh.

Room 39
1719 W 39th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816)-753-3939
Breakfasts eggcellent. Cappuccino perfect.

Oak Street Coffee Shop
6221 Oak Street,
Kansas City, MO 64113
(816)-444-0731

Fogo de Ch?o
222 W. 47th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816)-931-7700
Red plate, green plate. Your choice.

Succotash
15 E 3rd Street,
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816)-421-2807
Smother your chops.

The Duchess of Flanders
1621 West 39th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816)-931-0930
Great 'Belgian' Mexican soup.

Metropolitan Steakhouse
1501 Metropolitan Street,
Leavenworth, KS 66048
(913)-651-6624

Cosentino's Market Downtown
10 East 13th Street,
Kansas City,MO 64106-2924
(816)-595-0050

Noodles & Company
13448 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913)-897-2385

Stroganoff, Goulash and Meatballs
Grinders
417 E 18th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816)-472-5454

Beethoven's
110 W Peoria Street,
Paola, KS 66071
(913)-294-3000

The City Tavern
101 W 22nd St # 200,
Kansas City,
MO 64108
(816)-421-3696

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