Wife and I are from St. Louis. We were in town to visit her mom, and after having a nice dinner and…read moretaking her home we decided to have a drink before heading back to our Air BnB. After a quick Yelp search for neighborhood bars and sorting for "highest rated," we decided to check out Water's Edge. Who cares that we had no idea what water it was supposed to be on the edge of? We pulled into the lot, and to be honest, we looked at each other and said, "ehh, we'll see." It looks like a 1970's roadside motel, which, no lie, was super intriguing. Walk in the front door, and MY MAN! From the outside it seriously doesn't look like this place should exist. But it does! It has all the personality of a neighborhood dive bar and all the best things you love about your favorite karaoke bar. Because, yeah, this is a karaoke bar. And it's a great one. But karaoke is not what makes Water's Edge a great bar. It's not even the food, which by the way is phenomenal (try the pepper jack cheese cubes!). What makes Water's Edge a great bar is what makes any bar great - it's the bartenders. Daniel was engaging, friendly, funny, and -- most importantly -- he actually appeared to love his job. The crazy thing is that attitude seemed to permeate the staff, even as the night went on. (Cause yeah, of course we stayed.) And that, my friends, is evidence of one thing - a good boss. After meeting Ozzie, her infectious enthusiasm and charm made it clear to us that she IS the reason Water's Edge is now our go-to for every future visit to the KC area, and we may even be so bold as to claim it as our own neighborhood bar, as long as it's cool that we consider it a pretty big neighborhood. We'll be back, Ozzie, and Dan, and all you guys. Save a couple bar stools for two Cardinal fans!

We had a great time dropping in yesterday after spending the day on the lake! My husband gave the…read moreBacon Cheeseburger 5 *****! Their fried mushrooms were AMAZING!!! And someone in our group even won a round of Bingo! Staff were fantastic!

We LOVE Erin's Pub! When we lived nearby it was one of our weekly spots, but since moving we don't…read moreget there as much unfortunately. The food goes beyond being just "good bar food." It's good food period! Erin's has the best mozzarella sticks anywhere that I've tried (and believe me, I've had a lot of fried cheese). Their Taco Thursdays are also a regular craving I have. Service is always friendly and fast, even when they're busy. Shoutout to Carrie and Kirby - they're rockstars! Personal opinion, I do think the overuse of AI in their recent advertisements is a bit much. I liked the unedited pics of their real food they used to post better than the new cartoonish pics. But just my opinion - doesn't change the fact that Erin's is one of the best spots around! A must try!

Taco night on Thursdays. Don't bother. You're better off going to Taco Bell. Taco shells, broken,…read morehardly even any lettuce, which is cheap.

We stopped in here on a whim after walking around downtown Blue Springs. It has a cool bar…read moreatmosphere! We asked what was the most popular items on the menu and were told the wings and burgers are very possible. We tried both and must say, everyone is right! This is a great place to drop in for some drinks, enjoy some good food, and watch a game. The service was wonderful!

Great little sports bar! Stopped here for lunch on way home from KC. Great burgers and…read moreenvironment.

I came here to watch the chiefs game with some friends. What caught my eye was the large outdoor…read morepatio. We went inside and it immediately opened up to a large bar which was nice because I could know exactly what they had available on tap. We chose for a table and saw some games like darts, karaoke, etc. We ordered some apps like the nachos and bacon wrapped jalapenos. They were large portions and definitely were flavor bombs. I also ordered wings with mojo sauce which I recommend. The sauce was like a sweet tangy taste with a little bit of heat. I also ordered a cold beer to wash it down. Overall it was a great experience and can't wait to spend more time here in the cooler weather

We came here on a whim on a week night. Not too busy which was good. Our waitstaff was very nice…read more For an app, we ordered the Bacon Jalapeño. ORDER THESE! These were soooooo good. I mean soo good. I had a Mojito to drink and I wasn't a fan. It had some kind of coconut flavor in it and I don't like coconut. I've never had one that had coconut in it before. Hubs had some kind of punch and it was tasty. I ended up getting one of those too andnit was nice. For meals, we both got wings. Our waitstaff misheard me and gave me boneless wings I stead of traditional wings as I ordered. No biggie. I ate them but I'm here to tell you, I'm not a fan of boneless wings. It's hunks of meat in sauce. Hubs got traditional wings as he ordered and he liked them. Overall, decent place with decent food. It's close so we'll be back.

You know what's really good about this place? Their signature 'cup-sized' cocktails, like their…read morehouse margarita, the 'Sinner's Punch' (a house specialty), or maybe even their Long Islands. Plus, the happy hour prices are attractive and the 'portion sizes' for the drinks are more than ample. You know what else is good? The pricing. Happy hour prices aside, Saints-Independence is offering a price point that is a bit below market for their fare, and in these times, that alone can draw you in. But, ah, there's the rub. The food is pretty average, so it's a good thing that you likely aren't going to squabble over the bill. Bar & grille food isn't usually supposed to blow your hair back, but Saints has a lot of fried options that seem under-seasoned and slow to be delivered, sooo not exactly prime. The servers are friendly, but if they have to cover the patio and the bar/dining room, then it's not a surprise that things move slowly. It's a great spot to meet, given that it's just off of I-70, but join for a drink & maybe an appetizer, and my guess is that you'll come to the same conclusion: it's just...OK.

I walked into Saints Pub - Independence on Thanksgiving running purely on fumes and poor planning…read more My stomach was emptier than the highway that morning, and I was fully prepared to regret every decision that led me there. Luckily, Saints came through like a holiday hero. Even on a quiet Thanksgiving stop-in, the place felt welcoming and relaxed. The staff seemed to immediately understand that I was one hunger pang away from giving a heartfelt Oscar speech about food. Drinks arrived fast, perfectly chilled, and honestly felt like the first step in my emotional recovery. When the food hit the table, it was exactly what an empty-stomach wanderer dreams about--hot, hearty and flavorful. Every bite felt like someone whispering, "You're gonna make it, buddy." Whether it was the seasoning, the freshness, or my Thanksgiving-level starvation, everything tasted phenomenal. Saints Pub didn't just serve me a meal--they rescued me from a very dramatic holiday meltdown. If you ever find yourself hungry, tired, or simply in need of a good meal in Independence, Saints has your back.

Big thank you to Sierra for the excellent service!…read more Enjoy your weekend! Thanks for all the refills!

This was my first time, but not my last time. Our service was top notch started from the moment we…read morewere seated to the moment we left, the manager even came by to make sure we were doing okay. My drink was tasty in well worth.The price and my food was amazing and healthy win win! The restaurant was packed because people were watching soccer, but we were fortunate to find a great parking spot, but it was a little challenging to leave because people were parking all over the place to try to get in. Look forward to coming back when we are in town.

The salad was good. I did not like the house dressing so I got the vinaigrette. Pizza both could…read morehave used another round in the oven. Will request a double bake next time. I like the deep dish though and taste was good.

Ordered carryout large thin crust. For $27 I'd hoped for a pizza that was large. It's only slightly…read morelarger than the burner on my stove. I usually do Tim's or Funhouse as $27 gets you a very large pizza with a plethora of toppings. Pizza tasted ok, but looked like a frozen one from the grocery store and only weighed 1lb. I attached photos. Learned my lesson. I'll stick with Tim's or Funhouse.

Popped in for Sunday brunch. Reservations are not required but it's busy. Gwe got there around 11…read morebefore there was a wait. The space is huge indoors and there's a large patio. It was nice so we sat on the patio. The brunch menu is small but packs a nice variety. I ordered the tater tot bowl minus bacon add chicken tinga. It was delicious. The tots were crispy, soft scramble egg, avocado, and cheesy goodness. My companion ordered the belly burger. She said it was delicious ious too. For apps we ordered the hummus. It was good. On a previous visit, I ordered the spicy peanut noodle bowl with shrimp and the dynamite shrimp app. Yum!! Both were loaded with flavor. Forgot to take a pic. From 10-11:30 on weeekends, mimosas are $1.99. What a deal!! And of course I had to try all the flavors! Cran-orange is my fav. They have a great happy hour, daily specials, kids menu, vegetarian menu and some gf options. I will definitely be back to try the pancakes and Nashville chicken Sammy. Shout out to Mike the manager and Rey my server my making my dining experiece so very lovely. This casual spot is ideal for families with small children, couples, groups and celebrations.

Went in at 12:52pm on a Sunday. At least 2 of the items we wanted to order were out. No big deal. I…read moreappreciate the attempt of the restaurant trying to offer new foods but the flavors clashed. Cucumbers in rice vinegar as pickles for a hamburger? Biscuits with gravy mixed with chili seasoning and brined onions to top it off? The food is something you'd definitely need to be drunk to enjoy. Service was excruciatingly slow. We had to wait 20 minutes after we received the tab to even pay so we could finally leave. Half the time our server was in the back nowhere to be found. Lots of employees chit chatting at the hosts' desk by the front door though. Ambiance is trendy. House music playing and whatnot. Cool place to try once, but not interested in returning.

The food here is always great! Seriously some underrated wings - I find myself craving the spicy…read moreThai chili wings often. Service is also always quick and friendly. The last time we went, I wanted a plain club soda with limes to drink and our waitress didn't know what club soda was, which is a little strange. I'm a former waitress and bartender so I know club soda is a staple in bars. There's an opportunity for training here. I told her that if she asked the bartender for club soda they'd know (they did). The ambiance is always fun and busy. I don't think we've ever been here and seen it slow, which only speaks to the great food and service. My husband and I have been coming here for years and it will continue to have our business.

First off, I come here strictly for the food ......well, eye candy is food , right?? Anyway, I…read morenormally get the spicy chipotle chicken platter, which I love, but wanted to change things up a bit. This time I ordered the Mom's pot roast, it was excellent. Ample portion and just the flavor you would expect for a pot roast. Something I would recommend for sure. I love the flat breads as well. Service was good even though they were very busy. ...this was at the Independence location...

We went here for Mother's Day and it was pretty busy. We had the butter board appetizer which was…read moreokay. The butter was super fluffy and light and the bread was a great crunchy texture, but other than that I feel like it lacked that extra flavor to take it up a notch. We also tried the calamari which was pretty good. For my entree I had the Romano chicken alla vodka. It was genuinely so so good! I feel like the ambiance was okay, it was packed and really loud but I figure that's just because it was a holiday. It was also weirdly dark in there which I'm not a fan of. Our waiter was nice but smelled like he just got back from smoking a cigarette every time he came to the table.

Outstanding service The ambience was very sophisticated…read morewith dark wood. It's a standalone building so it's easy to find but unless you're looking carefully, you could drive right by it. Spinach dip was creamy and chips were high-quality. Brisket grilled cheese was an interesting combination and worked really well together. French dip was almost like butter accommodated my request for horseradish sauce in addition to the normal creamy that they give you. Blackened salmon with guacamole salad was outstandin; a whole meal in itself FYI, they do get busy at lunch so if you get there around 11:30 you shouldn't have a problem.