Love this place! The first time we were here, only drinks were available. We had two drinks off the menu and we made two "make a gin drink" requests. All were delicious and Cody doesn't skimp on the alcohol.
Tonight we brought my mom. We had four drinks between us and three of the six small plates options, which are fairly new. The drinks were fun and flavorful! Cody is creative with drink flavor profiles and there's always a fun garnish!
The sliders were delicious. Generous beef patties and toppings, crowned with a pickle and banana pepper, as well as a side of crispy chips. The adorable garlic knots come with a cute pan of tomato basil goodness topped with a lot of melted goat cheese. Amazing! Finally, we had the crab cakes. The crab cakes were a generous size and they were sitting in a delectable pool of coconut curry. I didn't read the menu, so this was a wonderful and unexpected surprise. You've got to love when flavors are atypical. We ate so quickly that I didn't get pics, but the presentation of each dish was upscale and appealing.
There are two large seating areas, and both are stunning. You can sit at high-top tables, low tables, or the bar. In addition to smaller tables, there's a least one large table suitable for your couples night out, bachelor/bachelorette party, etc.
A lot of thought and care (and money) was put into the elegant design and decor. There's a gorgeous mural just inside the door, a brick wall that's a lovely focal point and which contrasts nicely with softer elements, and the lighting (including beautiful sconces, ceiling fixtures, and other types) makes it inviting and cozy. You could easily transport GGL to downtown KC or elsewhere--the atmosphere, drink options, and food quality would fit right in.
Grassroots Garden Lounge is worth the trip from wherever you are! It's a wonderful addition to Smithville, which needs more stylish, modern places to go! We can't wait to come back! read more