Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Kansas City

“Keisha was an outstanding waiter, we had some confusions on the menu but she was able to give us recommendations and explain whats on a dish, she was amazing !”

“Evonne was incredible! Food is always great, but she really took it above and beyond.”

“Food has always been perfect and the waitresses are always so friendly!”

“I got the masala pizza, chili chicken, chili momos, mango lassi, and a masala mule. All the food was delicious, and I appreciated the spice levels.”

“Awesome gluten free and vegetarian tikka masala burger and cheesy masala fries, highly recommend!”

“The music choice and overall vibe of this place is amazing!”

“Amazing torta, tacos and sauces. The birria and carnitas are remarkably good!”

“Olivia gave EXCELLENT service and was kind and welcoming, the food was soooo good and came out very fast.”

“The food is authentic.Very fresh. Great customer service. New favorite spot.”

“This is by far the best Ethiopian restaurant in Kansas City, and it's not even close.”

“Excellent environment with friendly service, great menu choices and really decent food at affordable prices!”

“This is the Ethiopian Restuarant experience I've been looking for in the Kansas City area for 4 years since we moved here!”

“This was our 3rd time eating Garrozzo's. First time was at a friend's wedding, next time was for dinner and this time lunch. The food has been excellent every time.”

“The pastas that are made in house are great too - loved the Gnocchi.”

“Pricing was very reasonable for the quality of food, and the portion sizes are perfect!”

“The food was delicious and while I did have an allergy to Citrus they had some other items I could get while here”

“Brenda was amazing and helped us move since the women refused to get off there phone but Ms. Brenda was fantastic thank you we will be back”

“Have never been disappointed by the fancy falafel! Delicious every time.”

“I had an outstanding experience in Car No. 551. The food was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and far better than what you’d typically expect while traveling.”

“They had jazz music playing and sitting on the patio was the perfect spot to be afternoon.”

“Great “little” addition to the already amazing Rivermarket area… Love taking the street car down for some lunch.”

“Brilliant service! Pho-nomenal food, best Pho I’ve had in the city.”

“The staff is also fantastic, offering great recommendations and helping you understand the menu.”

“The Phó here at Vietnam Cafe is as good, or better, than any my cousins or aunts make.”

“We had a fantastic experience with Brit Boy! I needed a catered lunch on short notice, and he was incredibly easy to work and very communicative throughout the process.”

“He arrived right on time with warm, delicious pies. Perfectly presented and full of flavor.”

“Honestly the best authentic British food I have had the pleasure of eating.”

“One other fantastic note one the restaurant, they had a few round tables for six!! Round tables enable conversations much better than rectangular.”

“Carly was the absolute best!!! She went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time and it really made the whole experience.”

“The risotto was billed as the best you’ll ever eat, and it did not disappoint.”

“The carne asada burrito is delicious. Perfectly grilled steak, the melted cheese on the inside of the tortilla is what did.”

“This is probably the best burrito I have had around Kansas City.”

“They brought the food truck to our house for a party and everything was 10/10!”

“Outstanding Banh Mi! They bake their own bread twice daily and it's absolute perfection!”

“My favorite place to get banh mi in town! I go here with my family almost every week.”

“The atmosphere is just a closed Wendy's, so it is nothing great, but I can't fault them for turning it around.”

“Some of the best Açaí I’ve ever tried, ingredients tasted fresh, and the customer service was on point!”

“Wonderful staff great location and delicious treats me and my family will definitely be back very soon”

“Wonderful friendly customer service, great taste with plenty variety and atmosphere is clean and cozy”

“Miss Kari did a fantastic job of taking care of us and the food was delicious.”

“The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and beautifully set up, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy a great meal.”

“This definitely was one of my favorite spots up until a few months ago when they closed for new ownership and remodeling.”

“Hands down the best pizza in the Kansas City metro. I drive here from Lenexa, because it is handover fist better than Minsky‘s and grinder’s. Best New York style crust.”

“Great attention to ingredient detail. Great sauce in the perfect amount.”

“Cozy community atmosphere! I loved running into so many people I know sharing good food together!”

“The broth is so delicious, I don't even put in the usual condiments of hoisin sauce, Sriracha, etc.”

“The pho was delicious - specifically the broth and the portion size was generous.”

“It’s a hole in the wall but offers the BEST pho in town.”

“Gave me the discounted price from social media even though it was outdated. Food was excellent! Staff was super. Thanks to the manager!”

“Darius was our server and he made the entire evening!!!!!!! He is so engaging and has the best personality!”

“Our server, I think her name was Olivia, was superb. Outstanding service. Everyone was friendly and professional.”

“Consistently the absolute best authentic Mexican food in Kansas City. The service is top notch and very personable plus the prices are super reasonable.”

“This little family owned restaurant may be small and parking can be a challenge, but the excellent food and outstanding service is well worth the trip.”

“Delicious, inexpensive food, friendly and attentive staff!! some of the best mexican food i’ve had in KC!”

“Our waiter did an amazing job and was on top of it with our two kids.”

“The service we received was kind of bad, but the food is excellent and fairly priced.”

“Came to Barrio for happy hour and had the best experience.”

“The food was superb, service was prompt and friendly, and the atmosphere is very neighborhood/cozy--which we always value.”

“Pho and banh mi were delicious. Staff were friendly and attentive.”

“Hosted a party of 40. No issues. Amazing food and service!”

“Yard House is always a place we can count on for amazing food and excellent service, and this visit was no different.”

“Music was the perfect loudness and not over burdening to table convo.”

“Cory is honestly one of the best servers I’ve had in a long time at a restaurant.”

“Food came out fresh and was very delicious. Server was very attentive to all the tables.”

“This is my second time coming to this place. The food is good. They have late night hours which I like.”

“This place is consistently good. Hours fit my cravings lol Never had a bad meal here- always hits the spot.”

“Food came fast! Was delicious and pretty reasonably priced. It felt like we just sat down when food and drinks arrived.”

“Still, after 20 years in KCMO (and now a west coast'er), Rudy's remains my favorite Mexican restaurant in all of Kansas City.”

“Delicious, quick and won't break the bank. $17 before tip for meal and a soda, they have Coke not Pepsi.”

“The portions are very generous the coffee is strong and the place is phenomenal.”

“The food was just delicious, good portion sizes and the free cinnamon bun was the icing on top!”

“The servers were amazing both of them for the life of me I can't remember their names.”

“Excellent Experience! Everything about our visit was outstanding. The service stood out — our server "Jody" was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and provided great recommendations.”

“Our waitress was amazing. And so patient, especially since 12-14 year-old boys made up half our group!”

“My waffles were so delicious, I love how the flavor melted on my tongue the butter, the syrup , omggggg I need another one nowwwww.”

“Soon as I walked in I felt welcomed and was greeted by Darius !!! Excellent service great spot !!!”

“This was the best Philly steak sandwich I've had in a very long time.”

“This place has the best cheesesteaks in town! And such friendly service.”

“The food was phenomenal- especially the brasato and the pasta trio, and the service made the night feel effortless.”

“Cozy, intimate, and relaxing setting with food coming out of the kitchen reminding you of your favorite Italian grandmother!”

“Making a reservation online was easy, and the birthday tiramisu cake was a wonderful touch.”

“The salmon bowl is 10/10. The cookies? Also delightful. The staff is incredibly kind.”

“All whole foods but lots of plant oriented/based options as well as phenomenal meat-based dishes.”

“The Russell was very unexpected. It's not in an area of downtown that you think of as a destination spot.”

“Jaycee was fantastic! She made sure our drinks and food arrived promptly and checked in with us regularly to ensure we had everything we needed.”

“My pizza was perfect from the golden brown crust to the fresh jalapenos and red peppers.”

“I found this restaurant situated on a quiet street with plenty of street parking. In addition, they have a parking lot in the back.”

“The owner sent out a personalized, sincere message that turned their service into a 5 star!”

“Justus, our server was absolutely phenomenal. She truly made the whole experience special and amazing.”

“The tavern-style pizza was outstanding, crispy and flavorful with perfect toppings.”

“Dining out as a vegan can be difficult, but Jasper went above & beyond to make sure I had a deliscously curated meal.”

“We enjoyed our time together for dinner at Jasper’s. It was popular that Saturday evening, yet we could still hear each other’s talk.”

“Ensuring everything going on is for our betterment. Truly great to see a business caring this way these days.”

“I've been coming here for over the years and it is still my absolute favorite Indian restaurant.”

“The butternut squash Korma was amazing, the Special nan melted in my mouth!”

“Restrooms were clean, and there's plenty of parking. The parking lot is going to be pretty congested during peak times.”

“Very good food and customer service and very clean and the best parts are the Mexican cuisine and prices”

“Our server was excellent and our food came out fast and hot!”

“We arrived tonight and were seated but after 20 minutes of waiting and no server in sight, we ended up leaving.”

“The manager troubleshooted the TV for 20 minutes and even though he couldn’t get that channel the experience was awesome.”

“There are plenty of TVs and drinks to make it a perfect hangout spot.”

“The Northland is littered with local restaurants, but most of them are well-established and rightfully proud of their identities.”

“The chicken was tender and seasoned perfectly and I loved the corn tortillas.”

“This place always hits the spot. They don't have to change a thing because you always know what you get when you go there.”

“Truly some of the most authentic Mexican food I have ever eaten. I love the steak burrito.”

“This is a hole-in-the-wall Nigerian spot in Kansas City… Authentic and delicious food.”

“We arrived at the restaurant by 2pm, which was mostly empty. Didn't get helped by the staff until maybe 10.”

“Arrived at the restaurant by 2pm, which was mostly empty. Didn't get helped by the staff until maybe 10 minutes later.”

“A few months ago, I got a BLT sandwich to go and it was the best BLT I’ve ever had in my life.”

“The restaurant was very busy tonight but Sarah did an amazing job taking care of us despite the rush!!”

“This place is amazing. Always one of my favorite KC spots!”

“Fantastic service. Very attentive to our every need. As a heavy consumer of coffee, I was impressed I never ran out”

“The waitress was amazing and the food was fast an delicious. I went in alone and had a great time.”

“The food was delicious as always. And Tori was amazing! She was so welcoming and bubbly.”

“Had their lunch special. Open faced sliced brisket sandwich, baked beans, and cole slaw. Generous portions. Delicious.$12.00”

“The service was excellent even though she seemed to have the entire place on her own.”

“The prok tenderloin sandwich is enormous!!!! If you want dressing or condiments you need to ask, my sandwich didnt come with any.”

“The people here are so welcoming! The food is incredible and we always look forward to coming in to enjoy a delicious meal.”

“The cashier had such an amazing vibe, super funny and full of great energy! The atmosphere in the restaurant was just as lively.”

“Absolutely amazing food! Love the flavor choices and perfect seasoning. Best crab legs in KC area for sure!”

“My husband gets the three cheese tortellini every time and I get the spaghetti and meatballs. Every time we eat here it’s fantastic!”

“Little joint with fantastic food, fairly affordable when you consider the quality of the food you are getting.”

“They have quite literally the best lasagna in Kansas City.”

“The curried spinach was great and the ugali was good but the lamb was excellent.”

“The food was outstanding, and the mango juice was simply phenomenal!”

“I don't really like the location of this restaurant but the food was amazing!”

“Minsky's has remained Kansas City's best place for pizza. They are so consistent with the quality, service and it taste the same as it did when I was a kid.”

“I get the vegetarian on wheat dough and add whatever I want and it’s always delicious.”

“I was there for 1.5 hours for a small pizza and a sandwich and barely made it to the ice cream shop with 5 mins before closing.”

“Our server, Suzanne, was the perfect blend of polite, attentive, fun, and effective.”

“This is a classic Waffle House and if you've never been to one you need to go there”

“Closest Waffle House to my house. Just a quick 2hr 15min drive. Worth it every time!”

“Mellek, our waitress, was absolutely amazing. The food was spectacular and made the whole trip to Kansas City worth it.”

“The shawarma (Jerusalem style) was a little dry and didn’t quite satisfy me, but the Philly cheese gyro (I forgot the exact name) was amazing – juicy and so flavorful!”

“Food was delicious and big portions. Good value for the cost. We came home with a.”

“This place gives Brazil vibes and I'm here for it. Food is amazing, flavor is even better.”

“Great atmosphere and delicious food that has a flavor that’s authentic to lunch spots in Brazil!”

“The food here is FANTASTIC, yucca fries crispy & tender - better than any steak fry.”

“Food is always fantastic as is the service. The only reason I rated the atmosphere low is that its so loud, but it's loud because it's busy and good!”

“The veggie quiche was the best I've ever had! It has perfect texture, temperature and balance of flavors”

“Our service was beyond fantastic. I had a lot of questions and she didn't get frustrated at all.”

“Best tacos I've had around the area. The only reason I'm giving 1 star to the atmosphere is the gas station.”

“And the owner Jaun is an amazing chef who takes pride in his food.”

“Was a delicious experience and cheaper than any big name fast food joints, that I refuse to patron.”

“Alexis was absolutely amazing, more than willing to give information and answer questions. She greeted us quickly and was friendly and energetic!!”

“I was surprised of the choices was surprised, I loved the food and how it was presented.”

“Restaurant was meticulously clean (a big thing for me), AMAZING customer service with knowledge and patient staff.”

“The service is excellent, 10 out of 10. Everyone was very friendly, attentive, and the service was super fast.”

“Best Chilaquiles Verde con Asada I've ever had. Completely homemade and the service was great.”

“This is by far the best authentic Mexican eatery in the Kansas City area.”

“Great BBQ! Service was the best, super helpful and friendly. We had never been so we had questions and appreciated the suggestions.”

“The BBQ joint we were headed to was closed so we did a quick search around us and found favorite. Ribs, pulled pork, and burnt ends were delicious.”

“Our waitress, Sheila, was incredibly kind and gave us recommendations on all of the food we needed to try at BB’s.”

“Maggie was an excellent server! She served us all happy hour, knowledgeable about the menu, kind, attentive, and supportive!!”

“Our server, Baileigh, was fantastic — warm, attentive, and really knew the menu.”

“Actually an outstanding location with some outdoor seating overlooking brush Creek.”

“This isn’t just the best meatball sandwich I’ve ever had—it’s the best food I’ve had in Kansas City, period.”

“Had Jovito's for the second time last night, and it was just as excellent as the first time.”

“Was greeted immediately and the gentleman at the counter was very nice and helpful with any questions I had.”

“The two ladies working there were SO sweet! The customer service was truly amazing!”

“The banh mi I ordered was juicy and delicious! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area.”

“The new Bahn Mi sandwich is half the size of the original. Was very disappointed when I got my tiny sandwich.”

“Excellent food. Very reasonably priced for the amount of food you receive. Speedy service as well. Very high quality.”

“My 16 and 12 year old kids loved the meal, and the server was nothing but curtious”

“Great location by the Uptown Theater! Perfect for stopping in before a show or shopping trip downtown.”

“I was here Sunday with my church family and we absolutely loved food! It is seasoned and cooked to perfection!!”

“The food was AMAZING. The jerk sauce is legit and the greens YUMMY!!! Good service good food loved everything.”

“The food is AMAZING. The jerk sauce is legit and the greens YUMMY!!! Good service good food loved everything.”

“The owner made us feel at home and my 8 year old nephew gave the food a.”

“Really enjoyed our spicy dumplings and poke bowls. Very clean and delicious.”

“My fairly picky best friend makes a point to never go to the same restaurant twice except here, and we're here almost weekly.”

“We found the prices to be a little lower than what we experience at our go-to sushi joint.”

“For the past couple of years, Sushi Haru has consistently amazed me with their fresh and delicious dishes.”

“The environment has a very upscale feeling. Perfect for a date or lunch with your sister!”

“The fries came out looking like they needed five more minutes of life, the chicken was giving slippery sadness instead of crispy goodness.”

“The parking is not really good, you have to park in the back of the building and then walk around to the front.”

“Chicken strips were perfectly cooked, really crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and well seasoned.”

“The fried chicken was very good they cook it when you order it so it takes 25 minutes but it's worth the wait”

“We don't dine in, but they're superb for a quick grab and go bite.”

“Hands down the most cleanest fast food restaurant I have ever seen. There food is top notch. Unbelievable.”

“The pork belly fried rice with crispy sunny side up eggs may be the best thing I have ever eaten.”

“The garden harvest omelet was fantastic - it's so nice to get a vegetarian omelet with veggies other than onion, pepper and mushrooms.”

“The OMG French Toast was outstanding. The Snooze Classic was delicious. This included three eggs, an English muffin, bacon (or sausage), and hash browns.”

“The food was great, but my favorite part was the service from Mia.”

“Then a huge seating area with lots of tables by the TV where a large group could meet up or have a team lunch.”

“Apparently a Large just means more rice, cause this is the same amount of meat I get in a Classic.”