Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are High Hopes Ice Cream, The Peanut and Rhythm & Booze, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 22 upscale dining experiences
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Kansas City's Upscale American Destinations
Kansas City's upscale dining scene offers a sophisticated blend of traditional American fare and premium steakhouse experiences. This curated collection features local favorites like Jess & Jim's Steak House and Soiree Steak & Oyster House alongside the refined American menus of Lonnie's Reno Club and Ophelia's Restaurant. Whether you choose the polished setting of JJ's or the modern approach of The Restaurant at 1900, these destinations
30 restaurants in Best Upscale American Restaurants in Kansas City | Upscale American Food
- High Hopes Ice Cream · rated 5/5: American.
- The Peanut · rated 5/5: American.
- Rhythm & Booze · rated 4/5: American (likely serves burgers,.
- Milwaukee Deli · rated 4/5: American.
- City Market Coffee House · rated 4/5: American.
- The Savoy · rated 4/5: American.
- Meshuggah Bagels · rated 4/5: American.
- Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken · rated 4/5: American.
- Fountain City Scoops & Floats · rated 4/5: American.
- Arthur Bryant's · rated 4/5: American.
- Niecie's · rated 4/5: American.
- Billie's Grocery Leawood · rated 4/5: American.
- Jess & Jim's Steak House · rated 4/5: Steakhouse.
- Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken · rated 3/5: American.
- The Wooden Spoon: American.
- Wing Stand: American.
- F325 BBQ: American.
- Soiree Steak & Oyster House: Steakhouse.
- Spokes Coffee and Café: American.
- Fogo de Chao: Steakhouse.
- Banksia Bistro: American.
- Union on the Hill: American.
- Lonnie's Reno Club: American.
- Ophelia's Restaurant: American.
- JJ's: American.
- Penny's in the Village: American.
- The Restaurant at 1900: American.
- RJ's Bob-be-que Shack: American.
- McLain's Market Shawnee: American.
- Grandstand Burgers: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
