Many of you may not be familiar with all that our city has to offer. Most likely you will need to grab an Uber or Lyft to reach your destination, since Kansas City is a vibrant (but spread out) town.

Barbecue (BBQ)

Jack Stack - Closest BBQ to the hotel in an upscale sit down setting
Q39 - Award winning BBQ in Midtown famous for burnt ends & brisket
Wolfepack BBQ - BBQ & cocktails close to downtown in North KC
Hawg Jaw -  No frills BBQ joint famous for sandwiches in North KC
Joe’s KC - Famous for BBQ in a gas station, Anthony Bourdain ate here

Vegetarian

Cafe Gratitude - Vegan/Vegetarian only restaurant in the Crossroads district
Tikka House - Closest Indian food in the River Market area, easy to reach by the Streetcar
Char Bar - BBQ joint known for their vegetarian smoked jackfruit sandwich in Westport area

Kosher

Messhugah Bagels - Jewish bakery very close to the hotel open mornings only
Jerusalem Cafe - Mediterranean dishes beloved by locals in Westport/Midtown

Upscale Dining

Anton’s - Fantastic steakhouse with their own raised grass fed beef, on the Streetcar route
Novel - Locally sourced, inventive Americana cuisine in the Crossroads district
The Antler Room - Fine dining Mediterranean style in the Crown Center area, Uber suggested
Tannin Wine Bar - For folks that like to eat with their wine, in the heart of downtown
Lidia’s - Authentic Italian cuisine with a great happy hour across in the Crossroads
Corvino - Innovative, incredible food - James Beard semi-finalist, best of KC in the Crossroads

Late Night (after 12am)

Insomnia Cookies - Open until 3am most nights, they deliver to your hotel too!
Town Topic - Open 24/7 for burgers in a walk up only location near the conference center
John’s Big Deck - Food until 12am/drinks until 3am, American bar fare in downtown near the hotel