Jan 11, 2026 - Food and Drink

Our picks for KC Restaurant Week

More than 250 restaurants are participating in KC Restaurant Week, which started Friday. With so many options, how do you choose?

The big picture: We're dishing the deets on our favorite spots with participating menus.

🍽️ Abbey's picks

Banksia Bistro, 1183 Main St., KCMO

I love using Restaurant Week as an excuse to order things I normally wouldn't. Banksia's menu is a passport to amazing food, and yes, I am absolutely ordering the kangaroo.

Café Corazón, 110 Southwest Blvd., KCMO

This is my comfort pick. Great coffee, empanadas and tamales, and a price point that feels like a gift. Bonus points for a space that feels like a community.

Pierpont's at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, KCMO

Sometimes you want something timeless. Pierpont's is dependable, elegant and exactly where I take people visiting KC for the first time.

Trezo Mare, 4105 N. Mulberry Drive, KCMO

After honeymooning in Tuscany, Italian food has a special place in my heart. Trezo Mare delivers — and its Restaurant Week menu offers more choices than most.

Grünauer, 101 W. 22nd St., KCMO

One of my fondest early KC memories comes from Grünauer. My grandma was German, and red cabbage, sauerkraut and dumplings make me think of home.

Strang Hall, 7313 W. 80th St., Overland Park

I love food halls for variety and indecision-friendly dining. At Strang Hall, nearly every kitchen is offering three courses for $20.