Local Restaurants for Taste of the Town

Stats:
Yelp: 4.5/5
Foursquare: 8.8
Cost: $
A large group will be
gathering here around 8
for games and fun!
Directions:
 North on Main
 West on 19th
 Continue onto SW
Boulevard
Approx 0.6miles / 12
minute walk.
UP-DOWN ARCADE
101 SOUTHWEST
BOULEVARD
Known For: Arcade Games and Bar!
Thursdays are 10-cent token night! Come join your NSGIC friends and play arcade and pinball
games and have a few beverages! Games include QBert, Space Invaders, Tron, Pac-Man, Dig Dug,
Centipede and many, many more!
Stats:
Yelp: 4/5
Foursquare: 8.4
Cost: $-$$
Within Walking Distance:
NO! 2 miles away and not
in the best neighborhood
Directions:
 East on Pershing to
Grand
 Left on Grand
 Right on 18th
 Left onto Brooklyn
ARTHUR BRYANT’ S
1727 BROOKLYN
Known For: World Famous BBQ!
Arthur Bryant, the legendary King of Ribs, is the most renowned barbequer in history. He created
a sauce that has attracted the likes of former Presidents Harry Truman and Jimmy Carter to his
restaurant . . . considered to be the best restaurant in the world by New Yorker columnist Calvin
Trillin.
Since 1930 celebrities such as Steven Spielberg, Michael Landon, Robert Redford, Jack
Nicholson, Wilt Chamberlain, Bryant Gumbel, Tom Watson and George Brett — and common folk
alike — have made the pilgrimage to Arthur Bryant's to enjoy barbeque that's slow-smoked with a
combination of hickory and oak woods, mellowed to the peak of flavor, then splashed with
Original or Rich & Spicy sauce.
Approx 2 miles / 8 minute
drive time.
Stats:
Yelp: 4/5
Foursquare: 9.1
Cost: $$
Within Walking Distance:
Yes, Approx 0.5 miles
Directions:
 West on Pershing to
Main (proceed to West
side of Main)
 After crossing over the
freight yard, take stairs
down to Freight House
District
JACK’S STACK
ND
101 W 22
ST
Known For: (Fancier) World Famous BBQ!
The barbecue here just can't be beat. Whether you're craving meaty ribs or a two-fisted
sandwich, Jack Stack is the place. The onion rings are thick and sweet and served on a copper
skewer. The crown Prime short ribs of beef? They deliver three to four pounds of first-rate
meat. That said, the Poor Russ is one of the best barbecue sandwiches in town. Be sure to try
the beans, too, which are generously enhanced with meaty goodness. For the non-barbecue
fan, Jack Stack serves some terrific fresh fish, prepared in the barbecue oven along with the
meats.
Approx 0.5 miles / 10
minute walk time.
Stats:
Yelp: 3.5/5
Foursquare: 8.9
Cost: $$$
Within Walking Distance:
Yes, Approx 0.5 miles
Directions:
 West on Pershing to
Main (proceed to West
side of Main)
 After crossing over the
freight yard, take stairs
down to Freight House
District
LIDIA’S
Approx 0.5 miles / 10
minute walk time.
ND
101 W 22
ST
Known For: Amazing Italian, certified by Mr. Tony Spicci
Lidia's features authentic, regional Italian cuisine. Every item at the restaurant is house-made,
entirely from scratch, with the best ingredients available. Breads and desserts are baked in house
daily and each salad and entree is prepared fresh. Every day Lidia's offer a sampling of
seasonal, daily-made pastas. We also feature many seafood, chicken, pork & beef options. Lidia’s
also has a gluten-free menu. Lidia's is located in the Historic Freight House, a beautiful 19th
century building. The stunning decor includes 3 hand-blown chandeliers, a 3 story slate fireplace
and cozy, New York style seating.
Stats:
Yelp: 4.5/5
Foursquare: 8.6
Cost: $$-$$$
Within Walking Distance:
Yes, Approx 0.5 miles
Directions:
 West on Pershing to
Main (proceed to West
side of Main)
 After crossing over the
freight yard, take stairs
down to Freight House
District
GRÜNAUER
ND
101 W 22
ST
Known For: German and Austrian…and the Wunderbar
Authentic Germanic cuisine is finally being offered in the heart of Kansas City. Nicholas and Peter
Grünauer, along with long-time friend and Viennese
restauranteur Klaus Piber, have
collaborated in order
to open a namesake Viennese Gasthaus in the
historic Freight House.
The
restaurant is the second iteration of
the family's popular and long-lived restaurant of the
same name in Vienna’s artsy Neubau neighborhood, and they hope to bring much of the same
inspired Austrian cooking, hospitality and atmosphere to downtown Kansas City.
Approx 0.5 miles / 10
minute walk time.
Stats:
Yelp: 4/5
Foursquare: 9.1
Cost: $-$$
Within Walking Distance:
Yes, Approx 0.8 miles
Directions:
 East on Pershing
towards McGee
 Turn left onto McGee
 Turn right onto 18th
Approx 0.8 miles / 15
minute walk time.
GRINDER’S
TH
417 E 18 ST
Known For: Pizza, Philly cheesesteaks and DDD!!
As seen on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Grinders is located in the heart of Kansas
City's Crossroads Arts District. Check out the specialty New York-style pizzas, authentic Philly
cheese steaks, homemade burgers, deli sandwiches, fresh salads, house-smoked specials and
world famous Death Wings. Wash it all down with a selection from the most eclectic beer list in
Kansas City..
Stats:
Yelp: 4/5
Foursquare: 9.2
Cost: $$$-$$$$
Within Walking Distance:
Yes, Approx 0.7 miles
Directions:
 North on Main to 20th
 West to Southwest
Boulevard
 Southwest on
Southwest Boulevard
Approx 0.7 miles / 15
minute walk time.
CAFÉ GRATITUDE
333 SOUTHWEST BLVD
Known For: Vegetarian/Vegan – Ranked #1 Healthy Food
in Kansas City!
Cafe Gratitude is a collection of 100% organic plant based restaurants specializing in gourmet
plant based cuisines. They strive to create a menu and environment that supports health and
sustainability for both our community and the planet. They practice business through a term they
call “Sacred Commerce”, where they provide inspired service, honest and transparent
communication, and express gratitude for the richness of lives.
Stats:
Yelp: 4/5
Foursquare: 8.8
Cost: $$$-$$$$
Within Walking Distance:
Yes, Approx 0.1 miles
Directions:
 West on Pershing to
Union Station (proceed
to north side of
Pershing)
PIERPONTS
30 W PERSHING
Known For: Freakin’ good steaks and seafood (Yes…here)
Pierpont's at Union Station has been called "the culinary jewel" of Kansas City with food and
service as memorable as the historic setting. A sister restaurant to Kansas City's legendary
Hereford House, Pierpont's continues the tradition of serving top quality perfectly aged steaks
along with fresh seafood arriving daily. The 30 foot tall mahogany bar is the setting for one of the
most popular Happy Hours in the city. Named for railroad baron, J.P. (Pierpont) Morgan,
Pierpont's turn of the century décor provides an elegant backdrop to casual, yet elegant dining. In
addition to dining room seating, more intimate gatherings take place in the private Wine Cellar
rooms or banquet area.
Approx 0.1 miles / 5
minute walk time.