The Kansas section of Kansas City is not particularly known for its stunning cuisine or variety. Visitors are urged to check restaurants in the more bustling Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri.

  • Oklahoma Joe's BBQ & Catering  ( menu)
    3002 W 47TH Ave,
    Kansas City, KS 66103
    Cuisine: Barbecue
    (913) 722-3366

    TripAdvisor users rave about Oklahamo Joes. One reviewer, who notes that he has "tried all of KC's great BBQ joints," gushes that, "hands down Oklahoma Joe's is the best BBQ in KC!" Critics agree: Joe's was rated to have the "best sauce on the planet" by the American Royal International Sauce Contest in 2001. Be sure to check out the Z~Man Sandwhich.
  • Rosedale Barbeque
    600 Southwest Blvd,
    Kansas City, KS 66103
    (913) 262-0343
    Cuisine: American, Barbeque

    For budget travelers, the Rosedale Barbeque is great bang for your buck. A half pound of smoked meet with three sides is less than $6, half the price you'd find at other places. For barbeque on the cheap, you can't beat Rosedale.
  • Christy's Tasty Queen
    1405 S 55th Street,
    Kansas City, KS 66103
    (913) 287-2800
    Cuisine: American

    Again, another budget item for travelers, the average entrée costs around $8 and the cheeseburgers and tenderloins come highly recommended.
  • City Fish Market and Restaurant
    2704 State Ave,
    Kansas City, KS 66102
    (913) 281-1606
    Cuisine: Seafood

    As the name implies, the City Fish Market is a primarily seafood-based  restaurant, with the average entrée costs around $8.
  • Ponderosa Steak and Salad ( menu)
    5001 State Ave,
    Kansas City, KS 66102
    (913) 287-3757
    Cuisine: Steakhouse

    A moderately-priced steakhouse, a steak will cost from between $8-12.

Wild Bills steakhouse at Legends West shopping area.
The steaks are HORRIBLE, Tough as a saddle and just about as tasty!
I'd steer clear of there AND Dave & Busters which is just about it.

Take a trip down 435 S and head to the HERFORD HOUSE, there you'll get GOOD Steaks!