A midnight meal at the new 1587 Prime steakhouse
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1587 Prime, a highly anticipated fine-dining restaurant founded by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, opened downtown last week. I went during the only time slot I could snag — 11pm on Saturday.
Why it matters: Late-night dining options in Kansas City are limited, but the new steakhouse is bucking the trend with two-hour dinners lasting into the a.m.
- Steak at midnight? Now that's rare.
Yes, but: The 12 o'clock hour hardly calls for a hearty cut of prime beef. So, I decided to try a midnight-snack approach focused on apps and sides, ending the evening with comfort foods — you know, like a normal person.
The big picture: The menu, centered around wagyu and truffles, leaves plenty of room for appetites that don't hanker for hunks of meat priced $59-$345 (seriously).
- Plus, you can ball on a budget a little better by sticking to shareables.
What to try: The rolls. Seriously. Bread service isn't often talked about in food reviews since it often comes with the meal (as do these), but these rolls were the perfect combination of fluffy, crispy and salty.
- The black truffle grilled cheese ($27) comes with a creamy, zesty tomato soup — one of the best I've had. The truffles add a richness to the flavor, and the leftovers reheated to perfection in my air fryer.
- The French onion soup ($16) had the perfect cheese ratio.
- The Paris of the Plains cocktail ($19), named after the classic KC moniker, felt like a refreshing and balanced twist on a French 75.
What to skip: I tried the wagyu carpaccio ($33) — a plate of thinly sliced raw beef doctored up with mushrooms, pine nuts, truffles and cheese — because I felt I should. But the beef (tender as it was) was difficult to taste and ultimately left my unrefined palate wanting.
- The mac and cheese ($16) didn't have much flavor.
The vibe: Servers in white jackets provide excellent service, and live music plays on a small stage in the center of the dining room every night (but not at 11pm).
What to expect: Bookings are available 30 days out, according to the website, but be fast — when we checked Tuesday afternoon, there were no available slots.