I really liked this place. It's cute and quirky, and the upstairs bathroom is a must see with a bathtub with fish swimming in it (I have it on good authority they are liars and are not as hungry as they try to convince you). We sat at the bar and shared a few appetizers and split two different kabobs. The food is not brilliant, but it was quite enjoyable, the ambiance was nice, the service lovely, and the bill was quite reasonable. read more

Clay & Fire - the upstairs bathroom bathtub of fish - Persian/Iranian Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

So it's super quirky. A mix of all sorts of places de orate this place. Your eyes will definitely have a lot to look at. It's inside a home that's over 100 years old. The staff is very new generation hip and the bartender was very sweet and mixed up some sweet cocktails. The food is sort of Mediterranean with dips and pita but honestly the seasonings are Indian and baba ghanoush is not what you've seen elsewhere by any means. The mixed dip platter was good although I couldn't distinguish each The kebab my friend ordered was good according to my friend. I ordered the grandfather pizza. It showed up after we ate the appetizer and my friend finished his entire meal. Oddly enough the dough was completely white but the cheese was melted There was what appeared to be cherry tomatoes distributed all over the top. It wasn't....it was little spots of ICE COLD tomato sauce I was taken aback. I asked my friend to taste it to wait on his expression. I've never ever had that happen. Perhaps the cook forgot about the pizza and added it in hopes that I wouldn't notice since it came out after we were done?? I'm not sure. But the bartender who was also our waitress didn't charge us for it Not sure I'd go back but maybe for a cocktail. It is cute and interesting. . When I took a bite read more

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So, I feel bad for dinging them a star and I'll explain in a bit. Made a reservation, cause this place is super hard to get into otherwise. Was seated immediately when we arrived. Our waitress was a sweetheart and offered drinks and apps right away. Such a cozy vibe here, it was easy to just cuddle down in the mismatched chairs and follow along. The drinks were served and they were strong and delicious. After visiting Istanbul at the start of summer, I was ready for the taste again. We ordered the pizza and the short ribs. Well, I actually ordered the lamb, but they were out of it. We also ordered the Greek Salad. The salad came first and we shared it. With the fresh veggies and warm bread, it was a great start. The pizza and the ribs came staggered. Not a deal, but I did wait on my entree while my husband ate. In the end, I stole a piece of pizza cause it looked so good. The Turkish sausage was exactly how I remembered. Yum! My short ribs came later and I repaid my husband the favor of sharing, which only left me 3 pieces of meat (started with 4 pieces). This entree is no doubt amazingly cooked, but at $30, it's a bit expensive for my liking and hardly worth the price. I could've used some salt or something also. I don't know, this one went a little south for me. Overall, cute date night spot and friendly service. I would definitely give it another try. read more

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The food wasn't bad, but ordering it to go was probably my mistake. If you want the best flavor, I definitely recommend dining in, especially if you're ordering pizza. By the time I got home, the pizza was cold and difficult to chew. I'm sure it would have been much better if it had been served fresh. The mezes were also packed together, so they ended up mixing with each other. It would be nicer if they were stored in separate containers. The chicken, however, was really good. I'll definitely be coming back to eat there in person and enjoy everything fresh. read more

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The restaurant was fire and blew my taste buds away since the food was extremely good with no wait for a table on a Friday evening being even better and I got to sit outdoors in nice weather. The server was knowledgeable about which dishes to try and they recommended the beet pkhali dip so I had to give that a try. That Georgian beet dip was super good that I would order seconds. The classic hummus dip with flatbread was yummy too. The kebab platter with jujeh kabob, koobideh kabob, and adana kabob was the star of the show since all kebabs were flavorful and tender. The Persian butter rice was fire and one of the best rice dishes I've ever eaten to the point that I would eat it every day for the rest of my life. The only downsides are that it's not open during lunch and it's expensive but it's worth it. Overall, I would definitely return to this restaurant whenever I'm back in KC and I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting KC. It was definitely worth about a three hour drive from Wichita and I don't regret it. It's easily one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten in KC and probably my entire life. read more

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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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Interesting space, unique ambiance and menu in KC. Food is good, but not great and hardly a value proposition; basic ingredients nicely prepared, but with a 20% tip and 12% tax (not the restaurant's fault) you're looking at $100/couple for just a decent Mediterranean meal. This kind of ethnic food did not used to demand a special occasion budget. Pleasant experience but somehow left feeing shortchanged. read more

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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Yummy food, sad service, and tiny portions. We arrived on a Saturday evening, the weather was lovely and we took an outside table for two. The menu was exciting! The service was unfortunate. We were told they had run out of flat bread and that if we really wanted more that they could bring some when more came out of the oven and we were like yes we will need more bread than this because our appetizer came with two of the tiniest little pieces of bread (not even the equivalent of a slice of bread), cucumbers, and a bunch of labneh dip. The server seemed mad that we wanted more bread and was not very attentive throughout our meal until the check - this may have been because we were outside. The chicken kabobs were so tasty!! Sadly, the portion of rice was minuscule (maybe a 1/2 cup). The price didn't equate to overall experience. read more

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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Reviews said great food and quirky and was spot on! We ordered the beet hummus special, roasted carrots and 3 kebab plate W chicken and beef/lamb. Wish for 40 buck plate it came w more rice and more than 2 triangles of pita so ordered more pita and was awesome. They were out of one of the specials by 6 pm which was odd? An heirloom tomato salad. You opened at 5 pm and by 6 pm you were out? Hmmm. All was still great and will be back read more

Cocktails and hummus were good. Then we shared the plate of 3 kebabs , steak chicken and lamb and I could not choose a favorite. They were all delicious with butter rice, onion salad and grilled cherry tomatoes. Burnt cheesecake for dessert. Fabulous and the inside is cozy and decorated beautifully. Met the owner too. Would definitely recommend and go back with others. 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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The food was very tasty with great flavors from the Middle East. The service was friendly and gracious, and the ambiance does puts you into a foreign decoration style from some of the regions of the cuisine. read more

Clay & Fire - Table after à good meal - 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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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 place hits everytime, theres a reasyou always need a reservation to come here. Everything we ordered was amazing as always and with such unique flavors 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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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

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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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

Really good ambiance food and service. the owner is super friendly and walks around being friendly and cool :)

Great fresh food with real ingredients. Loved sitting on the patio. Excellent service

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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came with a couple friends and we got the mixed meze plate, Turkish pizza, and a koobideh kebab plate to split. Every single bite was shockingly delicious. Easily the best meal I've had so far this year. The service was great as well & the restaurant itself is very cool & well designed. What a remarkable experience. read more

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Everything I ate got more and more delicious. I had like 7 plates and cried because every dish was majestic.

Food is fantastic, ambience is unique and cozy, staff is kind, friendly, and welcoming. One of my favorites in the city!

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 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 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

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

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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Worst service I've received locally. Very standoffish waitress who didn't want to talk to us, then completely ignored us after asking for check. No AC which was awful on a 90 degree day, and when I asked for a check due to this they treated us like we were insane and said to "plan accordingly next time we want to eat there and not to waste their time" which was genuinely insane because I was kind about it and understanding as I work service. I have tried to leave a review regarding this 2 other times and the business has deleted them so this is my third try. Don't eat here. The owners are disconnected and rude if you even have the slightest issue. Major shame because I did love the food and the service the first time I went, but this was unacceptable. They need to fix something. read more