Meeting up with friends on a Saturday at a rooftop bar? Perfect plan. The views of the area were beautiful, specially as the sun went down. Ambiance was great, music wasn't too loud -- you could actually have a conversation, which is everything. It was busy but nothing took too long, not the beer, not the food. Maybe had to work a little to get the check at the end, but we weren't in a hurry so no complaints. The food was amazing and prices were good. We had the Big Deck Philly and shared some Burger Sliders -- both were great. The beer was ice cold just the way it should be. That sign warning you about '~55 Steps to the Biggest Deck in KC'? They weren't kidding -- those stairs make you work for it! But once you're up there, totally worth it. Great first impression and definitely a place I'll go back to! read more

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I love John's!! They have excellent specials (like Monday's half off burger combo and service industry night, or the $1 taco Tuesday's)!! The food is always amazing, the staff always checks up to make sure you're doing okay no matter how busy, haven't ventured into the big deck but love the style structure of 3 levels (it's unique)!! Such a fun place to go to with tasty food (and a big menu at that, excellent variety) read more

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Jaleigha was kinda rude and didn't put in my order for popcorn shrimp. When I asked a second time she didn't even say sorry and just said oh yea I'll put it in and never did. read more

The interior could use some work, it smelled pretty bad when we walked in. The patio is good for casual drinks and food. Good prices for drinks, but food was overpriced for the most part. I had the John's chicken salad and it was good! read more

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Great happy hour!! Stopped in after a long day on the road and those nachos with taco meat tasted like the best thing in the world for only $6. Nice porch with a view of the city! read more

John's Big Deck - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

16 oz domestic draft beer was $7.28. One could practically buy a six pack for that amount.

Wow, this place will save your life. The staff is only concerned with your well being and your experience. The food is immaculate and the drinks are just right. Every night can be an experience of your life and the staff will take bullets for you. Also, their chicken wings are bomb. read more

It's a dive bar. Smelled like puke the whole time, semi dirty beer glasses and a large crowd All this being said the bartrnders and servers are very wonderful people. You have to know what youre getting into before you go. read more

This place was walking distance from our hotel so we popped in for some drinks and dinner. Sat up on the famous deck which was PACKED and lively. Menu is your basic bar food and service was slow. Overall the food and drinks were fine and we enjoyed our visit but if you're looking for the best KC food this isn't the spot you'd want to go. read more

John's Big Deck - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Enjoyed the open air big deck three stories up. Good bar menu with good service. Arrived Friday at 6:00 with plenty of room filling up as the night wore on. read more

Queso dip w Curly fries & burger lots of draught choices Excellent array of flatscreens on game days.

Needed somewhere to go on a cold afternoon after working out at the Y in Kansas City and was intrigued by the name . We were there during a weekday happy hour and the staff were attentive, informative, and friendly. My husband had the chili which was slightly understirred resulting in slightly scorched beans but still good and I had a salad - with enough left for breakfast the next morning! The atmosphere was lively, dark inside with lots of sports memorabilia and lighted signs. If we're in the neighborhood again, we'll be back! read more

Came here on one of their off-nights but you can tell that this place has the potential to get packed. The drinks were good and the bartenders are good too, when you can get their attention. The vibe is a rooftop dive bar and it's a great place to have drinks and chill. read more

John's big deck is a great place to hang out and watch a game, enjoy the nice weather with friends, or possibly dance the night away. I personally only really spend my time on the rooftop deck--that's what the biggest draw of this place is for me, but I have friends who enjoy the loud music and dancing of the 2nd floor. There are bars on every floor with food available on the 1st and 3rd floor. Pretty standard bar food. Never had a bad experience, but isn't anything gourmet. I believe $5 cover charge starts around 8 pm. Worth a visit for the views and atmosphere! I've heard that when a good game is playing it has electric energy as well. Pretty mixed age group of people who visit. read more

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Upstairs away from the crowd with a group of 12 year olds visiting from out of state. There was a table vaping nonstop next to the kids. No windows open. I asked the bartender if smoking was permitted in the restaurant. She said no. I asked about vaping, and she laughed as I was out of line. She said yes you can vape here, this is a bar. (Local KC ordinances prohibits vaping indoors) Please don't waste your time and money with this establishment. read more

Randomly came here to grab a drink. Cool rooftop vibes on a beautiful day. Lots of stairs though to get to the roof floor, so definitely not easily accessible. Drinks were reasonable though. read more

John's Big Deck - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Was meeting friends in KC, when I got here I thought it was one of those themed places where they act like assholes to the customers. Turns out my server was just a bitch. Roll your eyes at me?? I told my friends to pick another spot. You should fire that one. read more

no one waited on us so we went to the bar. we had a group of 7, they acted annoyed to even see us. then kicked us out because our female friend used the men's restroom because one of the women's was out of order.Bartender was short, chubby and insanely rude. we ate, got shots and watched them game. Gender neutral bathrooms are normal in the real world. We bartend and I tipped very well. Never been treated like this anywhere. read more

The rooftop deck is great, especially on a summer evening. The vibes are lively, and enjoyable, plus the service is quick. Food and drinks are decent - pretty standard bar & grill fare, and there's a quality selection of beers on tap. Be sure to check out the rotating specials for every day of the week. We enjoy coming here to watch a game, or catch up with a group of friends around one of the fire pits. read more

This is hands down the GEM of downtown Kansas City. Amazing staff and food that will knock your socks off. Kyle and Eric have made me a lifer here. You won't be disappointed. read more

I went here to meet a friend for a quick lunch! It was around noon on a Thursday, so it was not too packed. I order the social of the day. A poboy and a side for $10! Not to bad. The shrimp was crispy the slaw was flavorful, i wish the bread was a little toasted and not so hard. There's arcade games in there and even a vape vending machine (not my vice but i thought it needed to be mentioned) read more

John's Big Deck - Po Big Deck Po' Boy with white fries - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The Pitch Burger Week- double smashburger with cheese and choice of side $7 This is about as basic of a bar burger you can get however, don't count basic out when it comes to burgers because sometimes simplicy of ingredients wins over over-complicating construction. John's stuck with the classic makings of a double cheeseburger complete with "special sauce" drizzled onto shredded iceberg lettuce but, for Burger Week's price of $7 it doesn't lack anything especially flavor. The double patties of meat were far from dry, were not at all overcooked- actually was cooked more medium well vs. well done, and were buttery and flavorful. The blankets of ooey gooey American cheese, I did mention basic cheeseburger didn't I... they were on each patty (of course) and added the perfect nostalgic taste. The rest of the burger was also fairly simple with tomato, shredded lettuce, and a thousand island type of sauce but it slapped, let me tell you...for under $10 this burger is a steal you MUST run and get before Burger Week is over! Extra credit if you order the seasoned tots as your side because they are so crispy and crunchy and coated in a sweet/spicy barbecue type seasoning dust, so good dipped in honey mustard. read more

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Put down your beer and head to the top floor of John's Big Deck. The rooftop patio is an earned experience after hiking 55 steps but once on top, you have a view of the City Market and downtown. In the winter the deck is covered and heated so you can still enjoy the views. The menu is pretty expansive for a dive style bar, and the amazing waitress we had recommended the Turkey burger. THIS Turkey burger was the best I've ever had. Under the hood of the toasted brioche bun slathered with garlic aioli, you'll find deep fried goat cheese, a fresh Turkey patty flattened and cooked to perfection, tomatoes, onions, and spinach drizzled with a balsamic glaze. There's a selection of different styles of fries, but I went with the tots and was not disappointed. I would easily order this over any other burger - it's a must try! The food came out quickly and the amazingly talented waitress gave a personal serenade to our friend for her birthday. read more

John's Big Deck - Turkey Burger - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

OK now THIS hit the spot with the rooftop patio. I have had my eye on checking this place out for a few years now but covid shut down and blah blah blah. We picked the perfect evening to come downtown for a date night and this was stop number two. The breeze was perfect. The tables were clean. Service was good and food came out hot. They have specials every evening. We tried a pepperoni pizza (not good) and the loaded waffle fries which were tasty. The pizza was just thin and had more cheese on it than crust and didn't have a whole lot of flavor. Crust couldn't hold up the thick pepperoni or cheese unfortunately. We will definitely be back! read more

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Great bar with great energy. The food is very average, I would only recommend fried food here to snack on. The drinks are incredibly cheap are strong. The happy hour runs until 7pm on fridays. Great place to go after work and hangout with some friends. The 3 stories makes for 3 different vibes so it has something for everyone. read more

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The deck is great! Nice atmosphere with good food and drink! i was surprised at how good the food turned out since it is a dive bar.

My family and I had some time to kill between my cousin's wedding ceremony and the reception. It was a beautiful day so we wanted to be outside somewhere. Yelp found John's Big Deck nearby our hotel, so we made our way over! Upon arriving I noticed a sign that read "55 steps to the biggest deck in Kansas City!" They weren't kidding about those 55 steps... definitely need a cold drink after that hike up, but my Fitbit was please ;) It was super busy upstairs on this beautiful spring Saturday afternoon. We had a group of 8 and the only options were a few seats up at the bar, or a large corner booth table that had a VIP reserved sign on it. When we inquired the bartender said we could sit there as long as we planned to spend at least $250. Um... at first we were unsure, because that sounded like a lot, but we planned to be there for a little while and there was 8 of us, so we agreed. Service was slow, but they were pretty busy so I'll give them a break. They have a seperate VIP menu if you're interested in pitchers or a drink package. We all wanted different things though, so we opted for the regular menu. I had a few casa amigos blanco with soda water and a lime (my new go-to drink of choice). At one point I asked for a coke, but it ended up being super flat which was gross. We ordered some apps for the table to share... tacos, a hummus plate, quesadillas, and pretzel bites. All were tasty snacks, but nothing special to be honest. The ambiance is super fun... music, TVs, a fire pit, and a view of downtown KC. Overall it was a great convenient spot to hang out, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. read more

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Sticky, but great bar food and amazing ambiance on game day. Sometimes cranky bartenders, but I kind of get it.

Pig sooooooooooieeeeee, dare I say....one of the best tendies in kc?! Ya, I'm gonna say it, johns big deck has some of the best tendies in kc. Also, came on a really busy chiefs game day and they whipped these bad boys out QUICK and they were so crispity crunchity, yum-a-lish. Came on a chiefs Sunday and the vibes were immaculate, 10/10. Oh, and roll tide read more

John's Big Deck - O.G. Loaded Tots or Fries - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Pretty chill spot. Here on a work trip Tue-Thur. Went on a Tuesday night. Wasnt packed and drinks were reasonably priced. Good spot to check out for a few hours. read more

John and his big deck have been around for years. I've driven by it, walked past it, vaguely even recall stumbling around near it after a hotel party at the Marriott, but never have I ever ventured inside to see what's kept John in business all these years. Until recently. I can't speak to the size of the deck, I didn't see it. There were stairs. I was hungry. It was hot. I'm sure the deck is everything John says it is and more. From what they advertise, it's the only rooftop deck in downtown KC, so there's that. Walking in, with "big" expectations, I found the main room just inside the front door to be a little small so hopefully the deck makes up for it. However, the place does offer up a cool, neighborhood, dive bar vibe that sort of pulls you in like when you're on vacation and by happenstance come across that secret place where the locals all hangout and you instantly know it's a great pick. Yeah, John's is sorta like that, nestled in a building that's more than 100 years old. The menu is bar food and then some, offering a variety of options, including pizza, tacos, burgers, gyros, nachos, chicken tenders, sandwiches, breakfast and more. They even offer a late night menu that continues serving hungry appetites into the wee hours of the morning (like 2am). I grabbed a seat at the bar and ordered the pork tenderloin sandwich with tots. I wasn't expecting much. It's bar food. I thought it would be some doctored up Costco version of a fried pork patty with lettuce and tomato - oh, and cheese, I always add cheese to almost everything. I was getting hungrier just thinking about it. While we wait, let's talk about the service. It was fast, friendly and to the point. They were busy for the lunch rush so there was no time for small talk. Then, I saw my waitress bringing my sandwich. I felt like a groom at the alter, watching his bride come down the aisle, knowing he made the right choice. It was beauty in a basket, a real pork cutlet, hand breaded and fried to crispy perfection. The tots were typical, but also cooked like they should be with just the right amount of crunch. I was pleasantly surprised and immediately said, "I do!" It doesn't matter how big John's deck is, with bar food delights this good he'll have you coming back for more, and while you're there, you should probably check out the deck. I mean, how big are we talking anyway? read more

John's Big Deck - John's Pork Tenderloin Sandwich and tots - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

What a great spot! We were visiting from California, staying around the corner and just happened to stumble upon this apparently happening restaurant & bar! Top deck is where we enjoyed drinks and the best chicken wings EVER! Sweet Sriracha omg perfectly cooked!! Meaty! Service was great and I have to say...they are very generous with their pours! Next time we're in KC we'll be back! Highly recommend!! read more

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This place is just FUN. I mean three different floors with three different vibes. I love the idea and I think they execute very well. Floor one for a more sports bar/food vibe, floor two for a club dance party situation and floor three for the DECK. They've recently redone it and it's lovely as always. Drinks are pretty cheap and if you plan to get onto the deck, just show up a little earlier than you originally planned so you can eventually get a seat. The last time I went it was SO packed. Probably a post-COVID thing, but it was definitely not regulated and a bit uncomfortable. Regardless, I'll keep coming back because I've never not had a fun time for at least the majority of my visit! read more

Negative. I love this bar but the chunky blond who spilled my beer all over me at shift change at can get lost. I'm soaked. She offered me another beer, I was halfway done. I'm going the the quaff read more

Bartending staff is the absolute best, everyone was so friendly (thanks, Kyle), we enjoyed our experience so much we went back the next night. All the food we tried was also top-notch. Carne asada tacos, burger, Philly steak and burrito - all excellent. Highly recommend for a fun time and delicious food! read more

Not impressed. I find it interesting they want your card before you even order. No wonder. My order consisted of mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders. A water and a flat Dr. Pepper. No alcohol. My bill was $41.52 including tip. 3 days later I have another charge on my card for $29.05. They have some explaining to do. Over $70.00 ? Don't think so. The Dr. Pepper was $1.86 (flat and all), Mozzarella sticks $8.00. Cant find the chicken strip price but no way in hell did that meal cost that much. They will be hearing from me today. Not worth your time. read more

Great bartenders with Casey and and Anthony I hope they are the only bartenders I ever see here because they are fantastic!!!!!

I really enjoyed the deck. I wouldn't recommend the food unless it was fried. My nachos had great queso but everything else hardened so fast and it wasn't good to eat. Otherwise I liked the large deck and would come back for drinks and socializing. It felt cozy. Ordering at the bar was easiest for us bc there was maybe one server for the entire top deck, so it was slow. read more

loved our server hannah !! she was so sweet. great environment. it was a super cool spot!

Out of the 3 times I've been to this bar, 2 of them have been awful. Whoever the bartenders were on the upstairs patio on June 25.2024 (around 9-10 pm) are some of the most rude people I have ever encountered, and after speaking with the manager I can see the attitude must come from the leadership. The food is no better than the drinks, on June 19,2024 I found a clump of hair in my tater tots that weirdly took 45 min to come out. I would've loved to tell my waitress that but unfortunately I had to grab somebody else because I couldn't find my waitress. I will not be back & I don't recommend anybody else does. read more