Absolutely fabulous! And I'm not just saying that because there isn't hardly any good restaurants…read morenear by. But if this dinner was offered in KC or other large cities, I would choose it in a heartbeat. I had their Saturday night special 10oz KC strip steak (medium), cooked to perfection! The waitress brought A1 sauce to the table and we never cracked it open. The steak was juicy and very tender. We both had the baked potatoes and green beans (which were also amazing)! And no this isn't a paid advertisement. We also took home some desserts to try out (coconut cream pie and pecan bread pudding). We arrived at 5pm and there was only 3 tables taken. By 5:30, the place was packed. By 6pm, standing to wait. This will definitely be on our date night list.

Great food, good prices and big servings. Lovely atmosphere but it is a little claustrophobic.read more

The ambience and the service at J Wilson's was great when my friend and I decided to have lunch…read morethere on Valentine's Day. Our server was particularly helpful and very pleasant. She earned an A+ and her tip reflected that. That said, my friend and I were both extremely upset about the lack of options for lunch. Everything on the menu was brunch and the options for that were not great. It took us quite a while to finally decide on what we would have. I had the quiche Lorraine with sweet potato fries and a salad. The sweet potato fries were OK, but the quiche was cold and I ended up eating less than half of my food. My friend ordered the blue crab benny which came with home fries. Her potatoes were cold and she also ate less than half her food because she said she didn't like it. I will accept blame for not realizing J Wilson doesn't serve lunch on weekends, but the quality of the food is on them. When I come to Lawrence, it's almost always on a Saturday, so I will not be having lunch at J Wilson's again.

J. Wilson's was great. It was a super nice restaurant, and the service was above and beyond. We…read moretook my daughter for her birthday, and she loved it. My Miso Short rib was so good. I will definitely be going back here.

Been our place to recommend to anyone local or visiting. You will never leave this place taking…read moresome of your delicious meal home in a carryout box or wish you had. Nearly every item we have ever tried on the menu is outstanding! Breakfast lunch or dinner... It really doesn't matter. Some of our favorites are the Kansas omelette, pork tenderloin breakfast or dinner, wonderful catfish and walleye! The walleye is absolutely amazing if you love a mild fish and a wonderful breading. Check out the abundant menu choices!

A very solid breakfast. Good biscuits and gravy. Everything was cooked perfectly to order. Service…read morewas incredibly fast. The ambiance isn't much, but the friendly and quick waitstaff more than make up for it.

Stopped in for a quick drink but due to a sudden torrential downpour we stayed for a few. It was a…read morefun small town bar with a funny local to chat with. We didn't eat but the food looked good.

Best burgers in town J.D. is a great chef and excellent…read moresecurity Cold beer and very community minded

Great little hole in the wall join with a great menu selection and drinks galore…read more We had a gift certificate and stopped in on a Monday night where fried chicken was the special. The hubs had fried chicken and asked for thighs only and they were kind of small but perfectly crispy. His serving of mashed potatoes was smaller than mine (but I didn't mind sharing). I went for the open faxed tenderloin sandwich and mashed potatoes and it was really good (and big enough for leftovers!) Service was a bit slow for the place being dead but we wee not in a hurry so no biggie. Our bill with 2 dinners and a beer was less than $25 (the value of your GC) so it's very reasonably priced. I heard recently sometimes they have bull riding. I'd love to come back on one of those nights!

This place is probably one of my favorite bars I have ever been to. The food is AMAZING, The…read moreenvironment is so welcoming and always going above and beyond when it comes to the service. Can't say much negative about the place other than I could do without the smoke, but then again, that goes for all bars so I still don't consider that to count on anything negative to them because the food, service, music and entertainment is always good and continues to get better. Hope this place never goes away. & no, I am actually not an alcoholic...barley ever drink, so that should say just in itself how great this bar is at everything else to keep bringing me back just for some good times and dang good food! (Never have been disappointed yet )

Great locally owned and operated restaurant. Very friendly staff, fresh made to order food. Good…read morevariety of lunch and dinner options. The restaurant is clean, open space dinning room, as well as well lit. Rumor is there may be an outside patio for dinning in the future.

Not much to look at to invite you inside, but "Down home" great American food and superb…read morepizza...many choices! Like suzie-Qs? Mmmm! Excellent home-battered chicken-fried steak and pork tenderloins, too

Service is really great, Ambiance is good. My wife and I love the vibe... here comes the but... the…read morefood, after giving the place a half dozen tries, just hasn't been good. I could describe every experience with this restaurant but I'll leave you with the previous few. And I know what you're thinking, if the food was so bad, why do you keep going back? Well, hope and optimism. Rooting for Roots! We want the local place to succeed, but we've come to the conclusion that what they really need in order to improve, is honest feedback. But part of me hopes that it changes nothing. And here's why... my wife and I love this place. But in a weird way... allow me to explain, imagine the place as a Saturday Night Live sketch where the staff, the menu and ambiance are unapologetically pretentious, but the food doesn't deliver on any level. It's pure entertainment. We have dinner and an inside joke. First of all, for the price, you naturally expect elevated dishes and excellent service. We both had a cocktail, a glass of wine with dinner, an appetizer, entrees, salad and desert. Around $250 with tip. Pricey, but reasonable if the place delivers. On one visit we had the duck, which was served undercooked and when we mentioned it to the waiter, she scoffed, "that's the way it's supposed to be served." So feeling duly chastised for our ignorance, we shut up and ate the duck. I don't know the organism involved, but my wife and I were up all night vying for access to the bathroom. Enough said. Things were dicey, but no trips to the hospital. Six months or so had passed and finally, last night we rolled the dice and tried Roots again. My wife said her dinner was fine. She had stuffed salmon, adequate, but not great. For me, It was between the steak and the pork belly. Now I had the steak before once and it was... well it was definitely a steak. I'm not going to say much about it except for this... if you like the taste of a good glass of water, order the steak. So having experienced the steak already, I ordered the pork belly, which is an extremely tasty and forgiving cut of meat in my experience. But somehow at Roots, they figured out how to prepare it poorly. Yikes! It was dry as a bone, but only in the places where it wasn't tough as shoe leather. It had to have sounded like a rock when it hit the plate. The naturally rich flavor was cooked completely out of it, and any surviving seasonings were successfully burned away during the cremation process. I was starving so I made a valiant effort at finishing it, but it took several glasses of water and an inordinate amount of chewing. My wife laughed at me the whole time. I offered her a bite but she demurred, quipping that it had been a long week and she simply didn't have the energy. It was served with a "slaw" that consisted primarily of a plain sliced onion and slices of flavorless apple devoid of seasoning or dressing. I honestly don't know how this dish made it out of the kitchen, let alone a chef's imagination. It has become a quest for my wife and me. Like the holy grail of dining experiences, only a few minutes from our home. Ever the optimists, we will just keep trying Roots again every six months or so and hope for better on each trip... or not. If you're looking for a unique dining experience, please try Roots. We want them to succeed so we can keep coming back and having these comically terrible experiences. If pretentious irony is your spirit animal, please try roots. And Roots, please keep trying. We will keep spending $250 bucks for "dinner" and a show. PS, to add to your experience, ask for a booth when you arrive for your reservation, they will look you up and down and politely say "no" as they walk you past 4 empty booths. No explanation...

Roots Seasonal Cuisine is one of my favorite spots in Lee's Summit, and my latest happy hour visit…read morereminded me exactly why. I stopped in with my girlfriend Lisa, who loves this place so much they basically have a little corner reserved for her. She likes to work from there because the Wi-Fi is good, the vibe is comfortable, and the food is consistently amazing. We sat at the bar, had a couple glasses of wine, and Austin took great care of us. Lisa had the steak special, which was the ribeye, and I had the salmon. Both were really, really great. The salmon was cooked beautifully and the whole meal was exactly why I keep coming back. One small callout: there was a $3 difference between what the salmon was listed for on the menu and what I was charged. I let Austin know so they could catch it for future guests. It did not change my overall experience, but I appreciated being able to mention it. Brandon, one of the co-owners, is amazing. He came out and spoke with us, and that personal touch is part of what makes Roots feel special. You can tell they care about the food, the service, and the people who come in. Their happy hour is amazing, and their seasonal menu changes are superb. I love coming in and trying different things. The salmon tacos are delicious, the birria fries are a must, and I always look forward to seeing what new crostini they are featuring since those change every few months. Roots is consistent without being boring. Great food, great service, great drinks, and a menu that keeps giving you a reason to come back. Can't wait to come back. See y'all next week.

Discovered this place on a recent motorcycle trip, and didn't leave disappointed. It was pretty…read morebusy on the Saturday we arrived around lunch time, but we were seated quickly. Our waitress was super friendly as were all the staff I interacted with during my visit. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there and wanted us to have a great experience. I was very pleasantly surprised by that. The restaurant itself was pretty plain, but clean. The focus is definitely on their food and service. I had the special of the day, which was a chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, and a house made roll for like $10. It was delicious. Everything on the plate seemed made in house, and the roll was hot out of the oven. Their pie case was filled with house made pies, so I had to have a slice. I got raspberry cream, which isn't one I see very often, but do like a lot. It was excellent as expected. By the checkout they had pies, chicken pot pies, bread, and other things to go which also looked amazing. This one is definitely worth going out of your way to try!

Always worth the visit with the friendliest staff, very clean, great prices and you have to save…read moreroom for pie!

The food and service are stellar and the prices vary reasonable. The atmosphere is casual but…read morepleasant and you can choose indoor or outdoor dining (weather permitting). It's a perfect gathering spot!

Always a great lunch. I have the special most days and it never disappoints. Wish I lived closer so…read moreI could have dinner during the week.

Amazing burgers in a fun atmosphere. Great service. I highly recommend stopping by this gem.read more

Love this little hole in the wall establishment. Friendly service and wonderful food! The…read morehamburgers are excellent and filling! Definitely a must stop!