Five Guys

A cool little food truck style outdoor kitchen that serves some delicious smash burgers in a very…read morefun casual outdoor space! The space outside is not particularly large but there seemed to be plenty of seating for everyone on the porch tables. The burger is the smash style burg and it's greasy and delicious in the best way possible! The fries are crinkle cut and definitely hit the spot after a beer or two. The drink menu is surprisingly large mostly featuring cocktails with a good handful of beers too. The interior space is super interesting featuring rocky limestone like walls and a big bar. Definitely worth a stop if you want a quick burger in a casual unique spot

The double patty smash burger was a smashing success. The outdoor seating and heat lamp helped make…read morefor a cozy place to sit and the staff was kind. The burger has everything you want in a smash burger - squishy, soft buns, American cheese in every bite, and a trademarked crispy outside I have never seen before in a smashburger. I'd get this burger again in a heartbeat walking by on a nice summer day.

11.0 mi•Rivermarket, Greater Downtown

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Pigwich

4.3(655 reviews)

My husband prefers Pigwich's pork brisket to Joe's if that tells you anything... I like the spicy…read morebanh mi. Very interesting fusion sandwich. It's fast and reasonably priced, with parking and outdoor seating. We'll definitely return!

First timer. I inquired prior to placing my order what was top pick.. recommended Nashville Hot…read moreFried Chicken, as a single breast filet now. Everything is à la carte, made to order. The restaurant definitely gives diner vibes with plenty bench/table seating and a well organized condiment corner. Oh yeah and they sell merch and their own bbq sauce! It's very tangy. Got to hear how Pigwich was featured in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives where Big Pig was featured. Hence the pic & art of Guy Fieri next to wall menu. They were busy but very efficient in getting orders delivered. Ordering, cook getting orders out, callout of orders and waitstaff putting it out for pickup calling out your name! I didn't wait too long at all. My order was to go. I love the fact that everything is fresh from the butcher side! My HNFC was a nice size of breast featured with shredded lettuce, tomato and I think it had a pickle or two on and mayo. Definitely had some heat to it.. you could tell by the color as well. The sandwich was good just not in my top faves of HNFC. The fries were nicely golden with great seasoning. I'm curious about the burgers but wouldn't get that sandwich again.

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Varsity Club

4.7(33 reviews)

I was lost. I thought that this drink would be sunflower seeds on the rim but it ended up being…read moresesame seeds. Pleasant surprise! Retro hits playing inside. Cool

Ok to be honest, I wasn't initially excited when my girl friends picked burgers at Varsity Club for…read moregirls night. However, I was so pleasantly surprised! I didn't do any research beforehand and was definitely expecting a fast food type vibe. Not the case! Varsity Club is such a cool little spot in the River Market! For fellow Kansas Citians - it almost gave a Jim's Alley Bar vibe. Bonus points given for the fact there was a disco ball. The smash burgers are delicious! Instead of ordering with your server, you order via QR code and pick up your order outside. It was pretty busy the Friday night we were there, and our food took a bit longer than expected. We had drinks while we waited though so no matter! Definitely worth a stop in!

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The new deck is worth checking out!

Tenderloin Grill

3.4(65 reviews)

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Love this place best tenderloins in kc loved it when on bouilvard went there as a child tooread more

As advertised good simple food nice area to walk around great service would definitely go back or…read morerecommend sitting outside high quality fresh and inside is fun because it's small and quaint you have to walk across the street or a bathroom that's fine. The area here is great because there's lots of ethnic restaurants which definitely go back great food.

Tenderloins and burgers

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Sign...yum

Muni

4.5(144 reviews)

Muni has been in my Yelp collection for well over a year. Maybe two. I don't know why it took me so…read morelong to get here, but I'm certainly glad that I made it. Muni is an Asian fusion restaurant that happens to have an amazing bar, wait staff and management. The menu is super creative and fun and not very big. I love all of those things. We brought our friends here for drinks and dinner after touring J. Rieger. This place is super cool, friendly and warm. I love the interior with bar seats available, high tops, and low tops. We had some lovely taquito egg roll appetizers and all four of our entrées were absolutely outstanding! We ordered churros for dessert to share and they were a big hit also. I really would love to work my way through the entire menu here. Muni is that good. The reviews brought me here in the first place, but the food and amazing staff will keep me coming back.

‼Dont skip on MUNI BRUNCH‼10a-2p. Seriously give it a try…read morebc this Thai-Mexican infusion place really packs the flavor punch into your meal. Our server Jourdan was delightful, she recommended the Chinoquiles which I ended up ordering. OMG delicious, the curry sauce was a unique addition that had me taking bite after bite. The other dishes ordered were: Fried Chicken Biscuit & Thai Gravy with a side of hot sauce and also the Muni Breakfast Burrito which is actually filled with the good stuff. Thai Bloody Mary had the perfect spicy kick, but not too much, and the candied bacon was a nice surprise, only $10! Thank you Muni for a lovely Brunch & wonderful service Jourdan!

11.0 mi•Rivermarket, Greater Downtown

The bar

Smash Dat

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Spicy Marg

Local Pig

4.7(182 reviews)

I love stopping by local pig and grabbing any of their products to make a fantastic dinner. They…read morehave a wide array of products. They have all sorts of meat from beef to chicken and even sometimes rabbit. They also have eggs of different varieties including duck and turkey. They also have cheeses and charcuterie items. They have lots of pickled items. And even premade meals like pot pies, breakfast burritos, mac & cheese, and the last time I was in a stroganoff. In addition to food, they also have a few drink options like bottles of wine and beer. They even have dog food and dog treats. The store itself is decent sized. There's plenty of space for a few people to move around. They do have a large deli counter and a few coolers full of goodness. Service is always excellent. They are always helpful and can even offer suggestions if you don't know what to make with what. One of my go-tos are any one of their sausages. They have traditional ones plus a few fun ones. And if you watch their social media, they'll usually tell you when they have a limited addition one. The Rieger whiskey and apple sausage is one of my favorites. They also have a chicken curry sausage, which is excellent and has so much curry flavor. On my last visit I noticed that they have mac & cheese that you can take to go. They have a few different varieties, but I went with one with bacon because their bacon is always fantastic. It was a really good side. I slapped it on the grill to warm it up and it was delicious. Highly recommend. If you are in the city market area definitely stop in and check out what they have.

I've been a loyal patron for over 10 years. Local pig is the best butcher/ sausage shop I've ever…read morebeen too. Local pig works with farmers and the animals are butchered in the lower level. Thier house made sausages are flavorful and make great appetizers, ingredients, or can stand on thier own or in a bun. The mini pot pies are fantastic. Their meat selection is awesome and they can easily adapt to any request. Local pig/ Pigwhich moved to city market from the East bottoms over 5 years ago and expanded thier Local items to include cheese, wine, liquor, and a ton of other stuff. The staff are knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. The interior is bright, clean, well lit and well stocked.

More mini pot pies

Local cheese, meats, etc....

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Burn Theory Fire Kitchen

5.0(4 reviews)

I'm so elated that Strange Days brewery finally got an in house kitchen, yes you order on a QR code…read morebut, it's not a pop up or food truck anymore, it's there to stay. And I'm so excited because what goes better with a beer than a burger? My answer is pretty much nothing and thank goodness Burn Theory has got you covered. The special of the evening was a kimchi smash burger. One thing about me is I love anything fermented so, kimchi is one of my favorite things. Surprisingly I had never had it as a burger condiment before so, I was ready to try something fresh and new. It didn't disappoint! It was delicious. The smash burger patty was juicy and had lacey edges just like a proper smasher should, sometimes certain places forget the importance of those crispy edges. Not here! The kimchi wasn't an afterthought at all, it was more than a condiment slapped on top of the burger instead it was piled high and added just the right amount of zippy slightly spicy flavor. The cheese oozed out of the burger and melded with the lacey edges to create an impeccable bite, I'm still thinking of it a week later. I can't wait to try more burger renditions on the menu because this one definitely got high marks. There are other things on the menu as well if a burger isn't your speed but don't expect anything too fancy this is bussin' bar food that pairs exceptionally with a brew.

Burn Theory is a great addition to Strange Days! Some delicious food and delicious beer, what more…read morecould you ask for? You order via the QR code on your table, and the food gets delivered right to you. Utensils and napkins and condiments are at the end of the bar! There is something for everyone on the menu: sandwiches, tacos, nachos, even salads. The portions are big!! I got 3 huge tacos and a massive pile of fries for a reasonable price. The tacos were really tasty. There's crispy cheese on all the tortillas! Delicious. The black bean taco is a great vegetarian option.

10.8 mi•Rivermarket, Greater Downtown

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River Bluff Brewing at River Market

4.6(46 reviews)

I grabbed a drink with a friend here in a long overdue visit to River Bluff Brewing. They piqued my…read moreinterest when I saw they won awards at the Great American Brew Fest. The menu had a good variety of brew styles - barrel aged stouts, hazy IPA, fruited beer - and I ordered an English Pale Ale. I'm a sucker for English style beers, so it was an easy choice. I really enjoyed my drink and I look forward to visiting again. It's nice they have a kitchen space available to order food. Jimmy B's currently resides there and their pizza is very good.

I always love finding a new fun spot where I can hang out with friends and drink some new beers!…read moreRiver Bluff did not disappoint either time I've visited. For being a smaller operation (with the original location in St. Joseph), they have a good variety of beers to choose from--my partner and I have very different tastes and we both got a couple of different beers! We went for a pre-dinner beer on a Saturday and the place was pretty crowded--and we found out that they were a sponsor of the KC Cauldron group (a club for Sporting KC), so I also love that they're active in our community! Thanks for being a friend, River Bluff! All this to day, I'll be looking forward to having a nice patio beer at River Bluff during the nice weather months, hopefully followed by a nice walk down the river walk just across the street!

11.0 mi•Rivermarket, Greater Downtown

Beer

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Harry's Country Club

3.9(364 reviews)

The food is pretty solid here but kind of all over the map. So if you have a large group and are…read morelooking for multiple options the this is the place. If you are looking just a great cocktail then this is the place as well. The bartenders know what they are doing.

Harry's Country Club is such a River Market staple for locals and visitors alike. My husband and I…read morelove going for a casual date night. I love going for lunch or happy hour with co-workers. Their happy hour goes until 7pm which is later than most happy hours in the area. One of my favorite things about Harry's Country Club is that they are incredibly accomodating of large parties. The staff is really good at handling all kinds of events - inside or outside. And they have a indoor/outdoor area which is really nice for days where the weather is in-between. Some of the menu highlights include their patty melt, turkey sandwich and taco salad. Their sangria is a must-try. Get a pitcher on their patio on a nice summers day and you can't be unhappy. Otherwise I usually just go for a whiskey sour. But I always see a lot of people with their bomb-pop cocktail in hand. Harry's Country Club just has the best personality. It's a place you want to be a local and you feel at home in. Parking can be a little tough. Street park and don't forget to pay (or risk a ticket).

Inside Bar Area

Turkey Club

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Main Bar

The Farmhouse

4.0(1.2k reviews)

We came here Wednesday March 18th,2026 around 11:30am, they advised that for 3 it would be a 20…read moreminute wait we opted to sit at the bar instead and eat, the atmosphere is cozy and bright I like all the lighting through the windows. The team was very busy having multiple tables at once, the bartender as well she had the bar and a section or two of tables, she was nice enough to advise us of that. I like when servers and everyone are honest and don't leave you hanging, we had enough time to review the menu we ordered drinks and our food, the wait for the food was awhile but with it because it was so good! I ordered the chicken biscuit with the hot honey chipotle sauce with a scrambled egg on top. The food was amazing! And even though the bartender was busy she was helpful and friendly, I would definitely recommend this place is your in downtown Kansas City, next time I'm in town I will definitely be back!

The Farmhouse is always packed on the weekends in River Market, and there's often even a line out…read morethe door! And for good reason! The Farmhouse does a fantastic brunch. Definitely make a reservation if you're visiting on a Saturday or Sunday, or you'll be stuck waiting on the sidewalk! My favorite dish is the Tuscan Benedict! It's unique and delicious - especially the focaccia it is served on! They have several very delicious vegetarian options as well! Parking is hard on River Market on the weekends, so incorporate brunch into a whole day of adventure in River Market. Parking is more accessible on weekdays.