Kansas City/ Food & Drinks
Published on November 20, 2019
Treat yourself at Kansas City's 4 priciest wine barsPlate. | Photo: Jennifer J./Yelp

Wondering where to find the best wine bars near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end wine bars in Kansas City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. The Capital Grille

Photo: Angie E./Yelp

Topping the list is a location of the chain The Capital Grille. Located at 4760 Broadway Blvd. in Country Club Plaza, the steakhouse and wine bar, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated high-end wine bar in Kansas City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 383 reviews on Yelp. The menu features burgers, tartare and more.

The site has lots more information on The Capital Grille.

"From the moment you step into The Capital Grille, the experience is one of comfortable elegance," the business says in the history section of its Yelp profile. "African mahogany paneling and art deco chandeliers provide a warm, stately setting for our nationally renowned dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and acclaimed world-class wines. With service as gracious as it is attentive, we look forward to impressing you."

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Make it a day to remember," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for its expertly prepared steaks, which are dry-aged in- house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher."

2. Novel Restaurant

Photo: Jessica B./Yelp

Next up is Crown Center's Novel Restaurant, situated at 1927 McGee St. With 4.5 stars out of 351 reviews on Yelp, the wine bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. Look for calamari, rabbit pie and pork toast on the menu.

If you're looking for more, we found these details about Novel Restaurant.

"Offering novel American cuisine in Kansas City's East Crossroads neighborhood," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.

3. Parker at The Fontaine

Photo: Parker at The Fontaine/Yelp

West Plaza's Parker at The Fontaine, located at 901 W. 48th Place, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy wine bar, cocktail bar and New American spot four stars out of 69 reviews. Menu items include chicken liver mousse, fried pickles and wood-fired flatbreads.

If you're looking for more, we found these details about Parker at The Fontaine.

"Introducing Kansas City's newest social dining experience, Parker at The Fontaine," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Indulge in progressive American cuisine with a unique twist on comfort classics, featuring a seasonally-driven menu and signature dishes such as our Five-Spice Short Ribs, Bacon Onion Tart, Beef Tartar and Brioche, Cedar and Rosemary Salmon and Parker's Brick Chicken. While you're here, don't forget to pair your meal with one of our curiously handcrafted cocktails; a mix of new and classic recipes served with a twist."

4. Plate

Photo: Brent H./Yelp

Plate, a wine bar, venue and event space and Italian spot in Holmes Park, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 78 Yelp reviews. Head over to 701 E. 63rd St., Suite 100, to see for yourself. Look for salads, lamb chops, pork tenderloin and more on the menu.

As to what the business is known for, "Modern Italian cuisine, special events, private parties," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties.


This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.