3 Best American Restaurants in Kansas City, MO

“Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor is operated by a caring and professional staff, continuing the legacy of serving delicious, home-cooked meals in a fun, friendly atmosphere. The restaurant has won many state awards, including the James Beard Award for Excellence and the Zagat Award for Best Restaurant. Stroud's has also been highlighted in several national and international magazines, especially The Wall Street Journal, Gourmet Magazine, The New York Times, and many more. They also have private rooms available for parties of 10 or more with a maximum of 45. Catering services are available at Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor. All their sandwiches are served with a choice of potato, and their chicken is pan-fried the old-fashioned way. Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor's Dinner includes a Choice of Potatoes, Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup or Salad, Gravy, Green Beans, and Cinnamon Rolls. Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor is a kid-friendly restaurant.”

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“Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant is founded by Tim McEnery. They serve American food paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting. The restaurant has created a modern, casual dining experience with warm hospitality in an inviting, upscale environment. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant invites you to join them for an experience filled with unforgettable moments built upon food, wine, and friendship. Their culinary team has designed a contemporary American menu infused with flavors worldwide. Each food is prepared fresh in their scratch kitchen, incorporating peak-of-season ingredients, and listed with a bin number to guide you to your selection's perfect wine match. Executive Chef Matt McMillin has created a 110-item menu of American-fusion foods featuring flavors worldwide. Their winemaker nurtures each wine according to its needs to craft the best wine possible. You can reserve a table at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant. S'More Budino and Pretzel Bread are highly recommended dishes. They provide Plenty of parking options.”

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“Cafe Trio has a reputation for award-winning food, hospitality & service; Cafe Trio provides unique private dining or meeting opportunities for fifteen to over a hundred guests. The restaurant serves inspired craft cocktails and beautifully imagined seasonal, from-scratch dishes. Executive Chef Vincent Ross uses a cornucopia of local and regional produce and artisan ingredients for a well-curated menu. Whether you want to celebrate a family occasion, a wedding rehearsal, a birthday or anniversary, a corporate meeting or event, or need a special place to celebrate the holidays, Café Trio has three unique spaces ideal for any occasion. Savor their Grilled Salmon, prepared using angel hair pasta, grilled salmon, red & yellow pepper, cherry tomato, spinach, lemon beurre blanc, and fried capers. Prince Edward Island Mussels and seafood Lasagna are highly recommended dishes. They offer free parking. Cafe Trio is highly recommended for vegetarians.”

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