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The Plaza is a fun and scenic neighborhood. Walking around the Plaza, it's clear to see why KC is dubbed "The City of Fountains." The Plaza is located right next to Mill Creek Park where there's a large, beautiful fountain, walking trail, and exercise equipment for all. Explore the shops, dining, and even the Cinemark Theatre. Intimate or family friendly entertainment. Street and garage parking is free. We recommend taking the MAX bus system, a personal car, or Uber.
The Plaza is a fun and scenic neighborhood. Walking around the Plaza, it's clear to see why KC is dubbed "The City of Fountains." The Plaza is located right next to Mill Creek Park where there's a large, beautiful fountain, walking trail, and exercise equipment for all. Explore the shops, dining, and even the Cinemark Theatre. Intimate or family friendly entertainment. Street and garage parking is free. We recommend taking the MAX bus system, a personal car, or Uber.
Bo Ling’s Chinese Restaurant
4701 Jefferson KC,MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am- 10pm, Fri&Sat 11am-11pm
Classy, asian cuisine, $$-$$$.
Happy hour: Mon- Fri 4-6
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; noise level is moderate to loud; very vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free friendly; cook food to order--able to accommodate other food allergies and dietary needs
Brio Tuscan Grille
502 Nichols Rd KC, MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am- 10pm, Fri&Sat 11am-11pm
Fancy/classy, italian cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 3:30-6:30 & 9-11
Dim to moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible, has elevator; noise level is moderate; very vegan and vegetarian friendly, there are gluten-free options; can accommodate other food and dietary needs
Buca di Beppo
310 West 47th St KC,MO 64112
Mon- Th 11am-10pm, Fri&Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm
Classy, Italian cuisine, $$-$$$
No happy hour
Dim lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate to loud noise level; vegetarian friendly, few gluten-free options (soups and salads)
The Capital Grille
4740 Jefferson St. KC,MO 64112
Mon- Th 11am-10pm, Fri&Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 4pm-10pm
Fancy, american/steakhouse cuisine, $$$$
No happy hour
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate noise level; some vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free options; tv at bar; conference specials possible: Laura Torres kansascity@tcgdine.com
Chaz on the Plaza
325 Ward Parkway KC,MO 64112
Mon-Fri 6:30am- 10pm, Sat 7am-11pm, Sun 7am- 9pm
Fancy/classy, american cuisine, $$$$
Happy hour: M-F 4-6
Dim lighting; not very wheelchair friendly; noise level: moderate/loud; gluten-free options; able to accommodate some dietary needs and allergies; live music on weekends; conference specials possible: Mike- michael@rahaelkc.com
The Cheesecake Factory
4701 Wyandotte St. KC,MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am-11pm, Fri&Sat 11am-12:30
Classy, american/brunch/dessert cuisine, $$-$$$
No happy hour
Dim lighting; Wheelchair friendly-automatic door and elevator; noise level: loud; vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free friendly;
Chuy’s Mexican Food
209 W, 46th Terrace KC, MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am- 10pm, Fri&Sat 11am-11pm
Family friendly, mexican cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour: M-F 4-7
Moderate ligting; wheelchair accessible; moderate to loud noise level; some vegetarian and gluten-free options; may be able to accommodate other dietary needs and food allergies
Classic Cup Cafe
301 West 47th St KC,MO 64112
M-Sun 7am-9pm
Classy, american/brunch cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3-6
Moderate lighting, wheelchair accessible, moderate noise level, vegan/vegetarian friendly, gluten-free options (gf bread), able to accommodate other dietary needs and food allergies
Cold Stone Creamery
114 West 47th St KC,MO 64112
Sun-Th 12pm-10pm, Fri&Sat 12pm-11pm
Grab-n-go, dessert, $-$$
No happy hour
Bright lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate to loud noise level; vegetarian and gluten-free friendly
Cooper’ Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4686 Broadway St KC,MO 64112
M-Th 11am-11:30pm, Fri&Sat 11am-12am, Sun 10am-11am
Classy, american cuisine/wine bar, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3-6
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate noise level; vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly; able to accommodate other dietary needs and food allergies
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
700 West 47th St. KC,MO 64112
Sun-Th 4pm-10pm, F&Sat 4pm-11pm
Fancy, seafood cuisine, $$$$
Happy hour M-Sun 4-6:30
Dim lighting, wheelchair accessible, moderate noise level, vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly
Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue
4747 Wyandotte KC,MO 64112
Mon-Th 11am-10pm, Fri&Sat 11am-10:30pm, Sun 11am-9pm
Classy/family friendly, american/bbq cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3-6
Dim lighting; wheelchair accessible; noise level: loud; few vegetarian options, gluten free friendly; can accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
222 West 47th St KC, MO 64112
M-Th 11am-10pm, F 11am-10:30pm, Sat 4pm-10:30pm, Sun 3pm-9pm
Fancy, brazilian/steakhouse cuisine, $$$$
Happy hour M-F 4:30-6:30
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; quiet to moderate noise level; very vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly; can accommodate other food allergies and dietary needs; Conference specials possible: Cyndy
Fred P. Ott’s
4770 J.C. Nichols Parkway KC,MO 64112
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm- 11pm
Bar and grill, american/bar/pub, $-$$
Happy hour M-Sun 3-6
Dim lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate to loud noise level; not vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free friendly; cannot accommodate many other dietary needs or food allergies
Gram & Dun
600 Ward Parkway KC, MO 64112
M-Th 11am- 11pm, Fri 11am-12:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm, Sun 10am-10pm
Classy, american cuisine/bar, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 4-6:30
Dim lighting, wheelchair accessible, loud noise level, vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly; can accommodate some other dietary needs and food allergies
Grand Street Cafe
4740 Grand Ave KC,MO 64112
M-Th 11am- 9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 10:30am- 9pm
Classy, american cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3-6
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate noise level; vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options, can accommodate other food allergies and dietary needs; conference specials possible: michaelp@grandstreetcafe.com
Granfallon Restaurant & Bar
608 Ward Parkway KC,MO 64112
M-Sun 11am-3am
Bar and grill, american/pub, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3pm-7pm, Sat 9pm-3am and 11am-3pm, Sun 3pm-12am
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate noise level, gluten free friendly, no vegetarian or vegan options; can accommodate some food allergies and dietary needs
Kona Grill
444 Ward Parkway KC,MO 64112
M-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11-10
Classy, japanese/sushi cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3pm-7pm, M-Sat 10pm- 12am, Sun 1pm-5pm
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate to loud noise level; vegetarian/vegan and gluten free friendly; can possibly accommodate other food allergies and dietary needs; conference discounts possible: Brandon King kansascity@konagrill.com
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood
448 West 47th St KC,MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am-10pm, F-Sat 11am- 11pm
Fancy, seafood cuisine, $$$$
Happy hour M-F 3:30-6
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible--automatic door opener; noise level: loud; can accomodate some food allergies and dietary needs; conference specials possible: Nicole nalina@ldry.com
The Melting Pot
450 Ward Parkway KC, MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11:30
Fancy, american/fondue cuisine/wine bar, $$$$
Happy hour M-F 10am-6pm, M-T 8pm- 10:30, Sun 10am-6 and 8-10:30
Dim lighting; wheelchair accessible--have chairlift; noise level: quiet; vegetarian/vegan and gluten free friendly; can accommodate other food allergies and dietary needs;
Noodles & Company
540 Nichols Rd KC, MO 64112
M-Sun 11am-9pm
Grab-n-go, american/asian/italian cuisine, $
No happy hour
Bright lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate to loud noise level; vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly; can possibly accommodate other dietary and food allergy needs; conference specials possible;
O’Dowd’s Little Dublin
4742 Pennsylvania KC,MO 64112
CURRENTLY CLOSED (REOPEN IN FALL)
The Oliver
4807 Jefferson St Kansas City, MO 64112
M-Th 11:30am-11pm, F 11:30am-12am, Sat 10:30am-12am, Sun 10:30am-11pm
Classy, american/brunch cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour 4-6:30
Dim lighting; wheelchair accessible; noise level: loud; vegetarian and gluten free friendly, few vegan options; can accommodate most food allergies and dietary needs
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
102 West 47th Street Kansas City, MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am-11pm, F-Sat 11am-12am
Classy/family friendly, aisan/chinese cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3-7
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate noise level; vegan/vegetarian and gluen free friendly, can accommodate most food allergies and dietary needs
Panache Chocolatier & Café
418 Nichols Road Kansas City, MO 64112
M-W 8:30am- 7pm, Th-Sat 8:30am-9pm, Sun 12pm- 6pm
Classy, dessert/brunch cuisine/wine bar, $$-$$$
Happy hour Th-Sat 4-7, Sun 12-2
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; quiet to moderate noise level; vegetarian friendly (few options), not vegan or gluten free friendly; cannot accommodate other food allergies or dietary needs; conference specials possible: Julie House (816)931-3193 julie.house@chocolatekc.com
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
4725 Broadway Kansas City, MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Grab-n-go, sandwiches, $
Bright lighting; wheelchair accessible-chairlift; noise level: moderate; vegetarian friendly; not vegan or gf; can accommodate some dietary needs and food allergies; conference specials possible: Tony- anthony.saiz@potbelly.com
t.Loft
200 West 47th Street Kansas City, MO 64112
Mon-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 9am-9pm
Grab-n-go, cafe, $$-$$$
Bright lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate noise level; vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly
4701 Jefferson KC,MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am- 10pm, Fri&Sat 11am-11pm
Classy, asian cuisine, $$-$$$.
Happy hour: Mon- Fri 4-6
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; noise level is moderate to loud; very vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free friendly; cook food to order--able to accommodate other food allergies and dietary needs
Brio Tuscan Grille
502 Nichols Rd KC, MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am- 10pm, Fri&Sat 11am-11pm
Fancy/classy, italian cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour: Mon-Fri 3:30-6:30 & 9-11
Dim to moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible, has elevator; noise level is moderate; very vegan and vegetarian friendly, there are gluten-free options; can accommodate other food and dietary needs
Buca di Beppo
310 West 47th St KC,MO 64112
Mon- Th 11am-10pm, Fri&Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm
Classy, Italian cuisine, $$-$$$
No happy hour
Dim lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate to loud noise level; vegetarian friendly, few gluten-free options (soups and salads)
The Capital Grille
4740 Jefferson St. KC,MO 64112
Mon- Th 11am-10pm, Fri&Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 4pm-10pm
Fancy, american/steakhouse cuisine, $$$$
No happy hour
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate noise level; some vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free options; tv at bar; conference specials possible: Laura Torres kansascity@tcgdine.com
Chaz on the Plaza
325 Ward Parkway KC,MO 64112
Mon-Fri 6:30am- 10pm, Sat 7am-11pm, Sun 7am- 9pm
Fancy/classy, american cuisine, $$$$
Happy hour: M-F 4-6
Dim lighting; not very wheelchair friendly; noise level: moderate/loud; gluten-free options; able to accommodate some dietary needs and allergies; live music on weekends; conference specials possible: Mike- michael@rahaelkc.com
The Cheesecake Factory
4701 Wyandotte St. KC,MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am-11pm, Fri&Sat 11am-12:30
Classy, american/brunch/dessert cuisine, $$-$$$
No happy hour
Dim lighting; Wheelchair friendly-automatic door and elevator; noise level: loud; vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free friendly;
Chuy’s Mexican Food
209 W, 46th Terrace KC, MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am- 10pm, Fri&Sat 11am-11pm
Family friendly, mexican cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour: M-F 4-7
Moderate ligting; wheelchair accessible; moderate to loud noise level; some vegetarian and gluten-free options; may be able to accommodate other dietary needs and food allergies
Classic Cup Cafe
301 West 47th St KC,MO 64112
M-Sun 7am-9pm
Classy, american/brunch cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3-6
Moderate lighting, wheelchair accessible, moderate noise level, vegan/vegetarian friendly, gluten-free options (gf bread), able to accommodate other dietary needs and food allergies
Cold Stone Creamery
114 West 47th St KC,MO 64112
Sun-Th 12pm-10pm, Fri&Sat 12pm-11pm
Grab-n-go, dessert, $-$$
No happy hour
Bright lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate to loud noise level; vegetarian and gluten-free friendly
Cooper’ Hawk Winery & Restaurant
4686 Broadway St KC,MO 64112
M-Th 11am-11:30pm, Fri&Sat 11am-12am, Sun 10am-11am
Classy, american cuisine/wine bar, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3-6
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate noise level; vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly; able to accommodate other dietary needs and food allergies
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
700 West 47th St. KC,MO 64112
Sun-Th 4pm-10pm, F&Sat 4pm-11pm
Fancy, seafood cuisine, $$$$
Happy hour M-Sun 4-6:30
Dim lighting, wheelchair accessible, moderate noise level, vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly
Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue
4747 Wyandotte KC,MO 64112
Mon-Th 11am-10pm, Fri&Sat 11am-10:30pm, Sun 11am-9pm
Classy/family friendly, american/bbq cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3-6
Dim lighting; wheelchair accessible; noise level: loud; few vegetarian options, gluten free friendly; can accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
222 West 47th St KC, MO 64112
M-Th 11am-10pm, F 11am-10:30pm, Sat 4pm-10:30pm, Sun 3pm-9pm
Fancy, brazilian/steakhouse cuisine, $$$$
Happy hour M-F 4:30-6:30
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; quiet to moderate noise level; very vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly; can accommodate other food allergies and dietary needs; Conference specials possible: Cyndy
Fred P. Ott’s
4770 J.C. Nichols Parkway KC,MO 64112
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 12pm- 11pm
Bar and grill, american/bar/pub, $-$$
Happy hour M-Sun 3-6
Dim lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate to loud noise level; not vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free friendly; cannot accommodate many other dietary needs or food allergies
Gram & Dun
600 Ward Parkway KC, MO 64112
M-Th 11am- 11pm, Fri 11am-12:30pm, Sat 10am-12:30pm, Sun 10am-10pm
Classy, american cuisine/bar, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 4-6:30
Dim lighting, wheelchair accessible, loud noise level, vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly; can accommodate some other dietary needs and food allergies
Grand Street Cafe
4740 Grand Ave KC,MO 64112
M-Th 11am- 9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 10:30am- 9pm
Classy, american cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3-6
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate noise level; vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options, can accommodate other food allergies and dietary needs; conference specials possible: michaelp@grandstreetcafe.com
Granfallon Restaurant & Bar
608 Ward Parkway KC,MO 64112
M-Sun 11am-3am
Bar and grill, american/pub, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3pm-7pm, Sat 9pm-3am and 11am-3pm, Sun 3pm-12am
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate noise level, gluten free friendly, no vegetarian or vegan options; can accommodate some food allergies and dietary needs
Kona Grill
444 Ward Parkway KC,MO 64112
M-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11-10
Classy, japanese/sushi cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3pm-7pm, M-Sat 10pm- 12am, Sun 1pm-5pm
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate to loud noise level; vegetarian/vegan and gluten free friendly; can possibly accommodate other food allergies and dietary needs; conference discounts possible: Brandon King kansascity@konagrill.com
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood
448 West 47th St KC,MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am-10pm, F-Sat 11am- 11pm
Fancy, seafood cuisine, $$$$
Happy hour M-F 3:30-6
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible--automatic door opener; noise level: loud; can accomodate some food allergies and dietary needs; conference specials possible: Nicole nalina@ldry.com
The Melting Pot
450 Ward Parkway KC, MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11:30
Fancy, american/fondue cuisine/wine bar, $$$$
Happy hour M-F 10am-6pm, M-T 8pm- 10:30, Sun 10am-6 and 8-10:30
Dim lighting; wheelchair accessible--have chairlift; noise level: quiet; vegetarian/vegan and gluten free friendly; can accommodate other food allergies and dietary needs;
Noodles & Company
540 Nichols Rd KC, MO 64112
M-Sun 11am-9pm
Grab-n-go, american/asian/italian cuisine, $
No happy hour
Bright lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate to loud noise level; vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly; can possibly accommodate other dietary and food allergy needs; conference specials possible;
O’Dowd’s Little Dublin
4742 Pennsylvania KC,MO 64112
CURRENTLY CLOSED (REOPEN IN FALL)
The Oliver
4807 Jefferson St Kansas City, MO 64112
M-Th 11:30am-11pm, F 11:30am-12am, Sat 10:30am-12am, Sun 10:30am-11pm
Classy, american/brunch cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour 4-6:30
Dim lighting; wheelchair accessible; noise level: loud; vegetarian and gluten free friendly, few vegan options; can accommodate most food allergies and dietary needs
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
102 West 47th Street Kansas City, MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am-11pm, F-Sat 11am-12am
Classy/family friendly, aisan/chinese cuisine, $$-$$$
Happy hour M-F 3-7
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate noise level; vegan/vegetarian and gluen free friendly, can accommodate most food allergies and dietary needs
Panache Chocolatier & Café
418 Nichols Road Kansas City, MO 64112
M-W 8:30am- 7pm, Th-Sat 8:30am-9pm, Sun 12pm- 6pm
Classy, dessert/brunch cuisine/wine bar, $$-$$$
Happy hour Th-Sat 4-7, Sun 12-2
Moderate lighting; wheelchair accessible; quiet to moderate noise level; vegetarian friendly (few options), not vegan or gluten free friendly; cannot accommodate other food allergies or dietary needs; conference specials possible: Julie House (816)931-3193 julie.house@chocolatekc.com
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
4725 Broadway Kansas City, MO 64112
Sun-Th 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
Grab-n-go, sandwiches, $
Bright lighting; wheelchair accessible-chairlift; noise level: moderate; vegetarian friendly; not vegan or gf; can accommodate some dietary needs and food allergies; conference specials possible: Tony- anthony.saiz@potbelly.com
t.Loft
200 West 47th Street Kansas City, MO 64112
Mon-Sat 6am-9pm, Sun 9am-9pm
Grab-n-go, cafe, $$-$$$
Bright lighting; wheelchair accessible; moderate noise level; vegan/vegetarian and gluten free friendly
