Nachos were awesome. The service was outstanding, super friendly and a very warm and comforting…read moreplace. We look forward to going back for a karaoke night.. I had the salad and the chicken was grilled or you can get it fried and it was hot and warm and you could tell he made it fresh as opposed to a lot of places that probably just throw it on Overall, I would consider this a fun dive bar if you like that kind of thing definitely not a chain restaurant kind of an industrial area but if you look for it carefully, then you can find it so again there's not a lot of right honest signs.

We went in the middle of the day and I guess didn't expect the environment. Definitely a biker bar…read more Music blasting and so the small crowd that was there was screaming just to talk to one another. Extremely fouled mouthed conversation. The employee was the one with the foulest mouth of them all. Unfortunately didn't even eat 1/4 of my meal because it was so greasy. Used and insane amount of napkins and it didn't even help much. Not our crowd i guess.

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.

I was pleasantly surprised with my visit to Merle's. I ordered the Reuben and the sweet potato…read morefries and both were really good! The waitress was attentive and had our food out fast. There were quite a few people in at lunch time, more than I thought! Their specials look fantastic and I heard people raving about their Chicken Fried Chicken. If I am back in the area, I would definitely eat here again!

Good American food restaurant right off the highway. Waitress made us feel extremely rushed but I…read morecould tell she was busy so it's understandable. Other than that the ambiance was good and food was great. Everyone at the table liked what they got. I don't typically get a burger but I'm glad I did because it was absolutely delicious! The prices of everything were very reasonable as well.

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!

This is a great local hangout. Cool crowd hanging out after work. I got a seat at the bar and Ben…read moredid a great job taking care of me. I had a drink and it was made perfectly. I tried the bacon shroom burger. It is an absolute beast! 1/2 pound of meaty goodness. It was cooked well and the toppings were good. The fries were a nice crispy golden brown. This is a solid place to try! Great service, good food!

I had been here maybe 15 years ago and had forgotten about this place. Some friends and I were…read morelooking for a place to sing karaoke on a Saturday night and this was one that popped up. The bar itself sits back in the corner of an industrial business area and can easily be missed from the Main Street. We got there and sat at the bar. Bartender was nice and friendly with good suggestions of drinks and food. We ended up getting cocktails and the Appetizer Sampler, This was a large selection of the food. the potato skins and wings were very large in side and had amazing flavor, the mozzarella sticks hit the spot, but the interesting thing with the sampler was the didgeridoo sticks (crisp green beans that were fried to perfection). After having the sampler I definitely want to go back and try more of the food!!!

Service was stellar, ambiance was wonderful and the food was delicious. I had the bruschetta…read morechicken with wild rice; which had the perfect amount of chicken and rice. My husband had a steak and mashed potatoes. He loved this as well. We chose the calamari appetizer that cane with a horseradish dip, both tasted great. The place was packed with families, couples and a mix of different people. The staff were all very attentive refilling drinks and taking empty dishes for each other. It seemed like a happy work environment as well.

We came in for an event. They sure were busy!…read more Our server was so attentive given what looked like he was running all open tables and tending to our event. Food was great - unfortunately I was unable to eat majority of what was provided..nonetheless, the drinks were GREAT! Espresso Martini, phew, it was prob the best we had in a hot minute! We were informed that they have live music, happy hours w/ certain specials etc. Only downfall is the parking. Def a struggle when they're busy, there's absolutely no where to park..

This is a great little dive bar. I stopped in yesterday with a friend who needed some cheering up…read more They had Dunkle on tap which was great. My friend had the Orange Crush cocktail and said it was fantastic. I ordered a salad and a Rueben. The salad was better than any I have had recently- super fresh and their ranch dressing was perfection! The Rueben was excellent as well! The service was fantastic!

Love coming here! The staff is always great. The food and drinks are always delicious!!read more

Service is really great, Ambiance is good. My wife and I love the vibe... here comes the but... the…read morefood, after giving the place a half dozen tries, just hasn't been good. I could describe every experience with this restaurant but I'll leave you with the previous few. And I know what you're thinking, if the food was so bad, why do you keep going back? Well, hope and optimism. Rooting for Roots! We want the local place to succeed, but we've come to the conclusion that what they really need in order to improve, is honest feedback. But part of me hopes that it changes nothing. And here's why... my wife and I love this place. But in a weird way... allow me to explain, imagine the place as a Saturday Night Live sketch where the staff, the menu and ambiance are unapologetically pretentious, but the food doesn't deliver on any level. It's pure entertainment. We have dinner and an inside joke. First of all, for the price, you naturally expect elevated dishes and excellent service. We both had a cocktail, a glass of wine with dinner, an appetizer, entrees, salad and desert. Around $250 with tip. Pricey, but reasonable if the place delivers. On one visit we had the duck, which was served undercooked and when we mentioned it to the waiter, she scoffed, "that's the way it's supposed to be served." So feeling duly chastised for our ignorance, we shut up and ate the duck. I don't know the organism involved, but my wife and I were up all night vying for access to the bathroom. Enough said. Things were dicey, but no trips to the hospital. Six months or so had passed and finally, last night we rolled the dice and tried Roots again. My wife said her dinner was fine. She had stuffed salmon, adequate, but not great. For me, It was between the steak and the pork belly. Now I had the steak before once and it was... well it was definitely a steak. I'm not going to say much about it except for this... if you like the taste of a good glass of water, order the steak. So having experienced the steak already, I ordered the pork belly, which is an extremely tasty and forgiving cut of meat in my experience. But somehow at Roots, they figured out how to prepare it poorly. Yikes! It was dry as a bone, but only in the places where it wasn't tough as shoe leather. It had to have sounded like a rock when it hit the plate. The naturally rich flavor was cooked completely out of it, and any surviving seasonings were successfully burned away during the cremation process. I was starving so I made a valiant effort at finishing it, but it took several glasses of water and an inordinate amount of chewing. My wife laughed at me the whole time. I offered her a bite but she demurred, quipping that it had been a long week and she simply didn't have the energy. It was served with a "slaw" that consisted primarily of a plain sliced onion and slices of flavorless apple devoid of seasoning or dressing. I honestly don't know how this dish made it out of the kitchen, let alone a chef's imagination. It has become a quest for my wife and me. Like the holy grail of dining experiences, only a few minutes from our home. Ever the optimists, we will just keep trying Roots again every six months or so and hope for better on each trip... or not. If you're looking for a unique dining experience, please try Roots. We want them to succeed so we can keep coming back and having these comically terrible experiences. If pretentious irony is your spirit animal, please try roots. And Roots, please keep trying. We will keep spending $250 bucks for "dinner" and a show. PS, to add to your experience, ask for a booth when you arrive for your reservation, they will look you up and down and politely say "no" as they walk you past 4 empty booths. No explanation...

Roots Seasonal Cuisine is one of my favorite spots in Lee's Summit, and my latest happy hour visit…read morereminded me exactly why. I stopped in with my girlfriend Lisa, who loves this place so much they basically have a little corner reserved for her. She likes to work from there because the Wi-Fi is good, the vibe is comfortable, and the food is consistently amazing. We sat at the bar, had a couple glasses of wine, and Austin took great care of us. Lisa had the steak special, which was the ribeye, and I had the salmon. Both were really, really great. The salmon was cooked beautifully and the whole meal was exactly why I keep coming back. One small callout: there was a $3 difference between what the salmon was listed for on the menu and what I was charged. I let Austin know so they could catch it for future guests. It did not change my overall experience, but I appreciated being able to mention it. Brandon, one of the co-owners, is amazing. He came out and spoke with us, and that personal touch is part of what makes Roots feel special. You can tell they care about the food, the service, and the people who come in. Their happy hour is amazing, and their seasonal menu changes are superb. I love coming in and trying different things. The salmon tacos are delicious, the birria fries are a must, and I always look forward to seeing what new crostini they are featuring since those change every few months. Roots is consistent without being boring. Great food, great service, great drinks, and a menu that keeps giving you a reason to come back. Can't wait to come back. See y'all next week.