Ok I found my favorite KC restaurant. Btw, the owner likes to sit up front and he informed us that their online reservation system only allows them to book 60% of the restaurant, so 99% of the time, they can accommodate for walk ins every night. Good to know because we've been trying to get in here since they opened. Their menu online is not the same menu in person. I was a little concerned looking at the online menu, thinking it was a bit odd--a ton of dips and barely any entrees or foods with sustenance, but were so happy to see their full menu. We got their dip platter, kabob platter, and their short rib special. Everything, I mean, everything was fresh, delicious, and I loved the smoke flavor on the meats. Everything is cooked to order and on an open flame and the flavors.... THE FLAVORS. Can't wait to come back. read more

Clay & Fire - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Clay & Fire had been on my list to try for a while, and the atmosphere definitely lived up to expectations. My favorite part was the overall vibe and the beautiful views. The food presentation was gorgeous, with fun and eccentric plating, and the decor throughout the building really makes you feel transported somewhere else. The menu also offers a great variety of appetizers that would work well for both small and large groups. Unfortunately, even with reservations, we still had to wait to be seated. The portions were on the smaller side, and some of the flavors felt a little off. The standout dish for me was the soup read more

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Came here around 5:30 on a Friday without a reservation and were able to get seated right away! We sat on the patio/sunroom type area and was good vibes. The tables were a little tight together but still had a good amount of space. Our server was great in giving us recommendations for what to order. It was explained that everything is cooked over an open flame so may have different cook times but everything came out super fast. Everything tasted super fresh and was cooked great! read more

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Charming space and concept overall. I enjoyed the experience, but personally don't think I'd return. However I see why it was busy on a Tuesday. The vibe is great and I just love open fire cooking. . My favorite parts were the starters, the feta, hummus, etc. and the chicken kebab. I wish I could recreate the chicken kebob and buy the feta and hummus at the grocery store. The short rib was tough and dry, and the polenta wasn't great. Maybe I got a bad version but I wouldn't recommend it at all. Solid 4 stars. read more

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Can't recommend this place enough! We tried one item from each category and shared. Our favorite was the grandmas pizza and dip trio. Everything was fresh and delicious. The patio was a little bit loud but we still enjoyed our time. read more

Clay & Fire - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Being Persian, I was beyond excited to find a restaurant featuring Persian cuisine. I wanted to love this and was so disappointed. The restaurant features foods from the Near East, which was defined by our server as Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Afghanistan, and India. Anyone from the Middle East would've been appalled at the gummy, cold rice served; my Grandmother would have sent it back. I ordered Iranian specialty Kabob Kubideh and it was ok. The jujeh (chicken brochettes) had no lemon or saffron flavors. I asked for sumac for my kubideh and it was bitter and stale, not tart as it should have been to compliment the meat. The place was cute and cozy and the staff was very friendly. However, the food should've been the shining star and it just disappointed. read more

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This is a very special dining experience in Kansas City. The flavors were,... spectacular. The home-cooked feeling felt like sitting down with family. The freshness of the components, the palette of flavors was stunning. Highly recommend, will be sad when it will get hard to get a table at this place... absolutely loved it! read more

Clay & Fire - Roasted vegetables and kachipuri. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

"C" IS FOR CLAY AND FIRE. There's something about @clayandfirekc that surpasses just "going to dinner". It was a lovely afternoon outside on an actual front porch with birds singing and flowers blooming. The warmth from the sun and the breeze making your drink that much more refreshing--the food even more tasty. For an appetizer we shared the most delicious hummus that was paired with the best scooping utensil a girl could ask for: bread (flatbread). We also got an order of the grilled halloumi (grilled cheese!) absolutely amazing yummy goodness. My main course was the Kharcho. The short rib and polenta had so much zingy flavor and was comforted the soul. There's definitely a reason this restaurant books out weeks in advance. They don't cut corners and it's obvious they love what they do. The food is made exactly how it should be (y'all know I don't just say that either lol). If I have anything negative to say at all is that it's pretty expensive for what it is. With that said, this restaurant and food "genera"is unique to the KC area. There's not a lot of Mid East restaurants that are sourcing locally and putting out such an amazing product. Because of that this is a must go-to. You won't be disappointed! read more

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I have so many pictures from this place and have had yet to review it, which is a shame because it's one of my favorite places in the city! I love how cute and intimate it is here. My husband and I love sitting on the patio in the warmer months - and were recently seated in the enclosed patio! The Grandma Pizza is one of the absolute best pizzas in the city!! Hannah has kindly served us multiple times and been great at recommending drinks - which are also some of the best in the city! read more

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cool ambiance'. Good food. Cozy. I'd go again That's a good recommendation from anyone. Very different. Good romantic date night place. read more

This place is such a gem, they have THE BEST espresso martini in the metro, and I'm a huge snob about them. Best place to go with a group, grab a bunch of dishes and eat it family style. read more

I can't believe how cute this spot is, from the tree outside to the tiled tables, and what felt like hand-crafted chairs--it's very homely. They have heated patio seating, a wraparound bar, as well as upstairs dining. Our server Adam was amazing, very attentive and all his recommendations were great. Definitely get the mezze platter and if you want a drink, try the Mastic. You'll have to add water and ice but it's delicious. I had the veggie kebab and it was good but I kept seeing people order the short rib and it looked so much better. I'll have to try it another time. I also heard the Dahl is pretty good too. read more

Great food & vibe!! Get the dip board I highly recommend it!! Also our waiter was so nice read more

Clay & Fire - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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3.5 stars. I've had this place on my list forever and wanted to love it. The atmosphere is charming and cozy; it's a fantastic date night spot. Service was fine. I can see why people love this place. I'd like to come back and try other things just to see if there are any standouts. For the price, I would go to a more casual place and get takeout to fulfill any similar cravings, at least for the pide and kebab. Girit ezme ($6): Cheesy as expected. Maybe a bit too salty? Ember eggplant ($6): Didn't expect this to be cold, but it was good. I liked this with the ezme, kebab, and rice. Kebab platter ($35): One of the kebabs tasted strangely peanutty. Not enough rice or sides to go with the kebabs. I will say that this could feed one hungry person, maybe two people, so $35 seemed a little steep compared to what a 2-kebab plate cost. Trabzon pide ($19) with egg (+$2): Not the pide shape I was expecting (doesn't make a difference; just a note because one slightly overcooked egg for the size of this pide felt disproportionate). This was basically a thin-crust pizza with egg and meat. I don't remember much of an impression, except that I was hungry at the end of the meal and still didn't want to finish this. read more

Updating to 5 stars after multiple consistently stellar visits. The food is just THAT good. Two words: GRANDMAS PIZZA read more

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Loved this place!!! Went for dinner & sat on the patio and it was a perfect summer night. The restaurant is in an old house/neighborhood, which really adds to the cozy vibe. The girite ezme (feta dip) & Grandma's Pizza were my favorite things we ordered! The heirloom tomatoes in the caprese salad were super fresh & tasty. I wish the pita bread was a little bit thicker/fluffier, but that was my only semi-negative. Will definitely be back! read more

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Came for my daughters birthday and it was my first visit. The place is very cute but soooo many steps and very steep. I don't think I could take my mom here! The service was amazing. Adam was seriously a great server and so friendly. I didn't know exactly what to expect for the food but it was all delicious. Did the mezza assortment, the og pizza and short ribs. It was all very good. read more

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The food was wonderful. Definitely will come back. The owner was a sweetheart. Talked about back home Afghanistan and Iran. He's so funny. read more

Clay & Fire - Chocolate moose - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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My wife and I love this place I really hoping it doesn't become to popular because we enjoy sitting outside and they only do reservations inside. read more

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Sublime!!! I had been wanting to try CF for over a year. Every time I look for a nearby restaurant from our worship center, it pulls CF up. It WS in fact very close and we've now found a great Sunday lunch spot. The house is super charming, that the restaurant is in. I wouldn't suggest this if you need wheelchair access or can't do steep stairs, thus won't be an option. Leg day was the day before we went and I had went heavy, unknowingly, IYKYK. We started out with the guajillio hummus and a Greek salad with two of the best crafted cocktail we had the pleasure of consuming in a fat minute; dirty martini and the nagsigi, someone needs to hook me up to an iv of this stat! It was a complex yet harmonious blend of liqueur and spices that heightened the senses in anticipation of the food to come. I'm not an alcohol drinker but this cocktail was worth the sugar and calories! Our entrees were the three kabobs and the short ribs on garlic polenta. Both were filled with the aroma of the smoke, which everything I cooked over, and it was superb. My husband had traveled extensively and lived all over the Middle East, SE Asia and Africa and the flavors and style were on point for those regions. As well this restaurant is adorable, warm and will kindle emotions of being at your grandparents back home. This is worth the hype! read more

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This was the best meal I've had in a long time! Such a warm, welcoming, cozy and unique atmosphere and experience. The food was delicious and also incredibly reasonably priced. Our server was great! The cocktails were a little weaker than I had hoped but that's okay, the food made up with all the flavors. I loved everything about my meal. read more

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This is a must try restaurant! When you walk in you get a cozy homey vibe , very friendly and welcoming staff and the aroma of very good and fresh ingredients. This is easily at the top of my list of favorite restaurants I've been to especially in all of KCMO. The Khachapuri was recommended by the waitress as a starter and it did not disappoint one bit . The lamb shank special was just to die for extremely tender and very succulent. The coal roasted carrots were my favorite flavor wise . The turkishtini was more than delicious since I'm an espresso martini lover it was just perfect. The ambience and esthetic of the restaurant is amazing. From the detail of the chairs and cutlery to the food being prepared, everything seems to be well thought out. I 100/10 recommend this restaurant. read more

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Clay & Fire is a great Turkish and Persian restaurant experience in Westside! Nestled into the district and has a homey experience. (It is in an older house in the neighborhood) Went on. Wednesday night and wasn't too busy and the service was very quick. Our waitress was very nice and had recommendations and comments for all our food questions. Our food was delicious and very different from other middle eastern places we have tried in the KC area. Also the owner was in and was very proud of his heritage and brought the experience to a 5 star review. If you haven't tried this place and want something different I'd recommend giving it a try. I would suggest wearing something casual or a little dressed up but the atmosphere is very inviting. A good date night spot! Also, check out the upstairs restaurant! They converted the bathroom tub into a fishpond which is fun and sets the tone! read more

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10/10 as always, one of the best restaurants in KC. We always love the cozy interior and friendly staff - they're super helpful with menu suggestions. We got the spread trio (had it last time too), which I highly recommend starting with. The cauliflower and green beans were another fav, as was the couscous that came with the beef dish we ordered. Finished off with a chocolate mousse, which was wayyyy denser than most (in the best way). Can't wait to come back. read more

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The atmosphere was great. The food was delicious the service was perfect. I would eat here again. read more

Clay & Fire - Lebanese coffee. - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Wow wow wow. No notes on this place. We had a large party, so we did the family style option which was diverse, the perfect amount of food, and super tasty. We also tried every dessert and they were all great. read more

Display made me feel like I am somewhere in Turkey or Greek somewhere on the coastline of Europe. They have set up this place so beautifully and took care of the interior. Such a nice way that you would love to go there and enjoy some time with your friends and family. They are very hospitable. Their food is amazing delicious and they are very nice people who greet you and take care of your really well we ended up having an hour long conversation about spices food and multiple different cuisines with the owner of the restaurant. They really made us big their best food that they serve there and we really enjoyed it. I would definitely go back there with more friends so they can experience this. read more

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One of my favorite meals I've had in KC. Short ribs and hummus were perfect! I will go out of my way to return.

When I share that I love this place people always say it's hard to get a reservation... I highly recommend you try just stopping in. On a Tuesday, we were seated immediately at a wonderful outside table. Our waitress was knowledgeable, offered great recommendations and accommodated my food intolerances. We ordered the meze platter- which included six dips with pita and I got cucumber and carrots since I'm GF. Our favorite was the ember eggplant. We also got the kebab trio. The seasoned onions and the grilled tomato were nice additions to the kebabs and rice. My favorite item was the onion soup. It was flavorful, I anticipate wanting more in the near future. I love the cozy and worldly feel of the house. And the whimsy of the bathtub full of fish in the bathroom. I will continue to love this restaurant! *Clay and Fire is not ADA accessible. To enter the restaurant you must walk up steep stairs. read more

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I've been fascinated by the building this restaurant occupies for many years, back when it was the home of Fox and Pearl (now a few blocks further south on Summit). It's taken me too many years to get here for a meal, and after the great meal I had - I'm a little ashamed of myself for not persevering earlier. It's a terrific venue for a really wonderful little restaurant. We came here before a show at the Kauffman Center, and it's very convenient for anyone needing to pop in before an event. My wife and I split a few small plates, a kebab, and a few drinks. Everything was expertly turned out, and it was one of the most satisfying meals I've had in a long time. Flavorful dishes, beautifully seasoned, and generous portions. The owner was hanging out at the bar downstairs, and was keen to find out what we'd had and what our experience was...and it was great to be able to tell him that we had a great meal and enjoyable experience. I'd recommend you familiarize yourself a bit with dishes from the Balkans, Mediterranean, and Near East before visiting if you're not already somewhat familiar. read more

We had a great time at clay and fire. We went for our anniversary dinner, and for that I don't think the place was as nice as I had hoped. It could maybe use more decor or cool lighting or something. The food was good. We got the hot hummus and a kabob plate. Our server was really wonderful. I love that it's in an old house and wanted to go when it was a different restaurant before. My favorite was probably my cocktail. I love a well crafted cocktail. I cannot remember which I ordered though. My husband said he would go again. I would be more inclined to pass next time. read more

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I am surprised I haven't reviewed clay and fire yet, but I absolutely love this restaurant. The building is really cute and gives a nice rustic vibe with some modern touches. The service is always quick and friendly as well and you can order items to go as well. The plating and food is spectacular. I have had many menu items and enjoyed everything so far. Its got a great authentic flavor and it is well balanced. I always get a Turkish coffee too when I go which I highly recommend. Definitely stop in here since they mark all the check boxes for a great unique dining experience. read more

Had a reservation for this place because this place stilll happens to be good and popular. I can't believe how much it changed from Novel to Clay & Fire. They upgraded some decor, but it still feels homey and cozy with some delicious food. It was a nice day and we opt to eat outdoors, it's cute, unique and the food was pretty good. Would come again. read more

Came to Clay & Fire for a nice little Saturday evening dinner. There were no open reservations, but they were very accommodating for our table of 4, which was much appreciated. The restaurant is in an old house with the original hardwood floor and ceilings. Menu is limited, which in my opinion is always a good sign of a quality restaurant. Started with a few cocktails, nice seasonal flavorings as well as decent selection of wines both by the glass and bottle. We shared several dishes including the CF spread trio with hummus, pepper feta and eggplant, as well as the C&F Grandma pizza which was probably our favorite dish. Also had the saganaki, the grilled meat trio selection and roasted carrots. Overall pretty tasty. As a whole our group thought some of the dishes were overly salted, but you can decide for yourself. Solid dinner choice, would give 4/5 stars. read more

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Excellent dinner, the servers are incredibly knowledgeable in the menu. The prices were very reasonable mostly ranging from 11-30 for entrees. The bathtub is in the top bathroom and has 2 crawfish! The place is super eclectic and has a homey feel. read more

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This place is amazing! It's a hidden gem in Kansas City and a must if you are looking for something delicious and different from barbecue. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. They accommodated our large group and we closed the place down :) I highly recommend getting their various dips to share, and their pizzas are delicious! Be sure to ask the waiters for their recommendations because you cannot go wrong. They have rotating menu options depending on the season/year and be sure to check out their bathroom! It's a fun surprise :-) read more

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Amazing food in the coolest setting! We tried a little of everything and loved it all. Don't leave without visiting the upstairs bathroom!

Delicious food. Masterful flavor combinations that are well executed. Helpful service with recommendations on choosing menu items. We were able to get a table on walk-in basis at 5 when they opened even though reservations were full until later. Ice Tea was good but has an herbal twist to it, perhaps a mint finish. Neat ambiance in the two story house with eclectic furnishings. read more

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Fantastic place with succulent food! My friend and I split and adored the appetizer sampler of 6, and the award winning pizza. My "Save The Bees" cocktail was yummy. Eager to return and try more dishes!! read more

Clay & Fire - Appetizer sampler, chef's choice- perfection! Served with pita - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Clay and Fire is such a special unique experience. We were treated and greated so kindly by all the staff. All their menu/foods are cooked over an open fire which really gives the food such flavor. Our favorites were the guajillo hummus dip, the dahl soup and the chicken kabob. That soup y'all! Don't sleep on the soup. I know I'll be back to try the pizza and pickles. They also have some rare beers on the menu that we quite enjoyed. Tips: Make sure and snag a reservation because it's small and popular. And prepare yourself for stairs. Indoor and outdoor seating options. Must try! read more

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