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    Johnny's Tavern

    3.4 (149 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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    JOHNNY'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken Strip Platter
    Thomas H.

    My first time stopping by but have seen it many times. Everything was fantastic. I wish I could have remembered our servers name. She was above and beyond amazing. Had my drink refill on the table before it was gone. Our meal was great and no issues at all. Prices are really good, serving sizes are big and menu selection is nice. Very nice clean spacious restaurant. Easy access to restrooms and exits. Really like the layout.

    First pizza is GF and not good and second is a specialty and my husband likes it.
    Christina B.

    Stopped in for dinner and it was crowded as usual. We hadn't been in a while. The waitress was nice but she was too busy to give good enough service. We both ordered pizza and my husband's was good. I ordered their gluten free crust with light on the sauce, pepperoni and extra cheese. It use to be you could get up to 4 toppings but they changed it to only cheese and each topping is .75. Anyways, my pizza came out the exact opposite of what I ordered. First, it was cold and it had tons of sauce and hardly any cheese and the pepperoni. I sent it back which my husband was half done with his by the time I got mine. The waitress apologized profusely. The remake was better thankfully but I feel like their quality has gone downhill since that is what I always order in the past since there aren't many gluten free choices. It was very loud because it was packed but we knew that going in as it usually always is loud. I typically take more photos of a restaurant but I thought I had reviewed it so I only got photos of grey first order of pizza (not the remake as I was ravenous by then!)

    Wedge Salad
    Mai S.

    Do you like bacon!? Mountains of bacon!? If not don't get here. At our table we had two items that had bacon bits on it. They came with heaps of bacon. I could barely see my salad for all the bacon. The food was mediocre after you scrapped enough bacon off to be about to see it. The service was the same. Note: we didn't ask for extra bacon

    Dodge City
    Kalana M.

    Came here for st patty's bar was packed, had great service at the booth. Burgers were pretty similar in looks but very different in taste the dodge city burger was absolutely amazing...such a good BBQ sauce on it!

    Jennie L.

    The space is huge and packed with large table to fit groups of all sizes! The service was good but give them some grace cause it does get pretty packed. The ordered nachos, burgers, tacos, almost everything you could think of and we devoured it all! Can't think of a better place to grab some drinks, food, and vibes!

    Pepper Jack Bites
    Thu P.

    Johnnys is such a comfort spot for everyone! There's regular bar food and super cute lighting. We sat outside and chilled with our drinks. I got a margarita mango flavored and it was so good, I loved it! The pepper jack bites were to die for! Service was a little slow but we got our order in with a timely manner.

    Steak quesadilla
    Aaron S.

    Love this place. It's probably the best place in Shawnee to catch a game. I wish I took more pictures of the atmosphere but they have lots of TVs and a good amount of seating. It wasn't our first time there but the steak quesadilla is my favorite food that I've had there. I've found that many places make a dry quesadilla but this was not the case here. Steak was juicy and I enjoyed the tortilla as well. Nice drink selection too. Our server was very friendly and made good recommendations.

    Natalie S.

    Johnnys has several locations and is very kid friendly! There's lots of TV's so you can watch any sport that is playing while you eat. We had a bad experience at a different location and were given a gift card so we decided to give it another try! I am glad because this time was a lot better- maybe the location or the other location had a bad day who knows! We both ordered a "mule" because it was the special of the day($5) I got the cranberry mule and my husband got the mango mule. We both liked our drinks. They weren't exceptional, but not terrible either. We then ordered a pizza with four toppings. The pizza was delicious for bar food. It's not my favorite pizza but good enough that I would definitely get it again. It was reasonable also maybe $12. Our waitress, though I cannot remember her name, was on point and very nice ! The only thing I find funny is all of the women workers wore different crop tops. Are they not allowed To wear a full shirt? Anyways, all in all we liked this location better, food and drinks are good enough, and service was great.

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    The smash burger was amazing and we really like the pretzels! Our server was very nice!

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    Best staff on the planet! They are always friendly and remember you by name. The food is great too.

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    You can never go wrong with johnnys. Amazing food. Good service. Great atmosphere. My go to

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    Steak quesadilla with Tank 7 cheese always hits the spot! The food is here is my perfect late night pick me up. Service is consistent.

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    3.3
    (28 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    We had a good, quick evening meal. Our server was quick to stop by and greet us to let us know…read moreshe'd be back soon. I like having a moment to get settled in at the table. She came back and took our drink orders and was back in a short time to take our food orders. Mom went with the Cuban sandwich and cole slaw. I had the Patty Melt with curly fries. There were a few tables that mostly already had their food, so it didn't take long for ours to arrive. Mom's Cuban was not really a Cuban sandwich. It might have had a few ingredients that you'd see on a Cuban, but it was not a Cuban. It was certainly edible, but needs a new name to avoid confusing expectations and reality. I had a small taste of the red pepper aoli on the sandwich and I liked it; she wasn't a big fan of the sauce. She liked the cole slaw, but it did have a different "flair" to it that I can't exactly pin point. I'm not a fan of celery seeds, so my tiny taste of it won't count. My curly fries were typical out-of-the-freezer fries. I'm not surprised, but they seemed to be the bottom of the bag with mostly tiny pieces. They had been overcooked a tad, which I appreciate them not being soggy, but they were just a tiny bit overly crunchy (likely because of them being tiny pieces), so they were a bit dry and could have used salt. Our table didn't have salt, I'm sure I could have requested salt since I did see some at another table. I made do with the ketchup. My sandwich was good. My preference would have been for the bread to have been toasted/grilled. It maybe had been grilled a bit, but not in a crispy way I'm used to for a patty melt. The burger was tasty and the grilled onions and mushrooms were really good. The dining room has high top tables at the entrance, then low top tables and booths if you go down a few steps to another area. They do have a door that is at street level to the lower dining area for guests who have difficulty with stairs. We don't end up in Shawnee for meals very often these days, but we appreciated the good service. The food was not bad; there are things we'd order differently, but it certainly was edible and not of poor quality.

    The inside smells like cigarettes. The sandwhich needed more sauce. The tables weren't very clean…read morebut the beer was a fair price.

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    Becks Place

    4.5
    (70 reviews)
    3.8 mi
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    Great little bar & grille establishment in the Shawnee Mission West area. If you're looking for a…read morelocal watering hole, a great burger, or maybe some bar trivia, then Beck's is the place. Easy to find off of 87th, the space is not huge, but there's plenty of seating, especially at the bar. Daily specials and a happy hour that runs until 6 PM during the week, so there is plenty from which to choose. Burger night (Mondays?) is $2 off the specialty burgers, and I recommend that Diablo Burger if you like a little heat. Sliced jalapeños & pineapple atop a 1/2 lb. burger with a sweet heat sauce, this burger will hit just right. Service is friendly and fast and the prices are right on par with the market. You can get in and out with a couple of burgers and a couple of drinks during special time for around $45 and that's a pretty good deal with a better value to boot. If you have a kid at SM West, then you might make this a pre-game event spot or a place to have refreshments afterwards. Great spot!

    Very chill atmosphere- came in after hiking for the day and didn't feel awkward rolling up in our…read morehiking clothes. Wings were perfection- crispy and tender. Pork sandwich was huge! I cut it in half and took the rest of it home. I got horseradish and mayo to top it with. Fries are amazing- thin cut but still like steak fries. Hubby loved the burger but said it could use a litttttle more salt. Gary Gary was a great server, attentive and kind. A gem in OP!

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    The dining area
    The dining area
    Meatloaf special with mashed potatoes and green beans
    Meatloaf special with mashed potatoes and green beans
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    Blind Box BBQ

    Blind Box BBQ

    4.1
    (1k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    During our late December 2025 visit, a group of 10 of us went to Blind Box BBQ for dinner, and the…read moreservice was spectacular. We shared a variety of dishes, including nachos, sandwiches, and a few Rashee plates. My personal favorites were the ribs, cornbread, and collard greens. The nachos were perfect for sharing and disappeared quickly. The kids loved the mac and cheese and cornbread, while the guys couldn't get enough of the burnt ends. In general, I think BBQ is often freshest during lunch hours, but we still had a fantastic reunion dinner. The manager even stopped by our table to check on us and shared a bit of the restaurant's history, which was a nice touch. Our family had a great evening and a memorable meal!

    Arrived at 630pm. Order put in at 639pm. Got waters. Orders 2 meals, all 5 happy hour apps, and old…read morefashioned 10 min later. Still nothing and the waitress said the drink should be coming out. 25 minutes later I asked about the drink and the waitress confirmed the order was in. 5 min later and the hostess came with the drink. Food came out sooner after. There was musician there that night and we had gone thru 3 songs and his intermission before we got anything we ordered. Overall food was ok. Ribs are good and sticky. Burnt end pillows - you couldn't tell if it was just chopped beef. Not to write about the chicken sliders. Pretzel bites were like a cut up long piece with a toasted texture instead of a chewy inside. So we asked for the bill. Took 5 min to get that. We had some gift cards. Our waitress struggled with that and another waiter assigned. Overall it took another 20 min to pay the bill. The waitress came out with the bill onetime. I gave her my number for the rewards. Then, she was gone another 5 min and came back out with things for another table. I showed her the gift cards and she said she would come back. Another waiter came to take the cards and receipt. Another 5 min when she disappeared. The waitress came back with the bill with deducted gift cards and my credit card. But she didn't bring a pen. In short, they were slow in all aspects - initial order, drinks, food, and bill. What should have been a 45 minutes stay was more like 1 hr and 40 min. Food is decent but be ready for a long wait if your staff has more than 3 tables.

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    Seating
    The Chuckwagon

Chopped beef, pork, and sausage topped with smoked provolone
    The Chuckwagon Chopped beef, pork, and sausage topped with smoked provolone
    Patio, cocktails and starters

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    Hank’s Garage & Grill

    Hank’s Garage & Grill

    4.4
    (131 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    This place is absolutely amazing. It's just a relaxed vibe, family friendly and great staff. You…read morefeel welcome being there and the food is amazing!

    I have now been here twice and been satisfied each time. The smashburger is quite good, and my…read morehusband enjoyed his hot dog. The bartender I've had both times has been so very helpful- he remembered me from my first time in, with my mom instead of my husband, and in quite a friendly way asked how she was doing and if she'd be coming back. [She would, if it wasn't something like a seven hour drive for her to get there.] He was completely willing to answer my MANY questions about the food and drink menu. They premix their cocktails and he was happy to let me try a sip of the ones that interested me. Speaking of.... They're quite ingenious! While cucumber flavor in a drink is hardly revolutionary, red bell pepper IS- and you can taste it! None of them were to my particular liking, but to be honest, I am a bit of a picky eater. He had great patience with me on modifications to my burger- and, again, remembered that I didn't want the sauce. This is honestly a cool little place with a super chill vibe. I AM sad that for a place with a good patio, dogs aren't allowed.... But such is life, I suppose.

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    The bar stools look crazy comfortable!
    The bar stools look crazy comfortable!
    Hank's original burger and loaded tots
    Hank's original burger and loaded tots
    Hank's Burger and fries. EXCELLENT. It initially looked too small but was pretty filling.

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    Hank's Burger and fries. EXCELLENT. It initially looked too small but was pretty filling.

    Johnny's Tavern - tradamerican - Updated July 2026

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