One of the best parts of KC Restaurant Week is the chance to expand your horizons and explore more of Kansas City's phenomenal restaurant landscape. This year, savor and save with special, multicourse menus at more than 35 notable new participants taking part for the very first time.
Here’s just a sampling of the new flavors headed your way during #KCRW2025.
- Of Course Kitchen and Company: South Indian inspiration lands in south Overland Park, where Of Course serves creative seasonal picks in a sleek restaurant space.
- Bar Medici: This new addition to the Downtown KC dining scene boasts a glittering Crossroads dining space and upscale Italian-inspired plates.
- Bizz and Weezy Confections: The Crossroads chocolatier is also home to a café for sandwiches and more classic options that offer a great weekday lunch.
- HomeGrown Kansas City: Breakfast classics are abundant at this daytime staple with locations in Liberty, Power & Light, Brookside or Leawood.
- Vivilore: The dining room in Independence is lined with local art, vintage finds and many more accessories to accompany a KCRW menu with plenty of options for lunch and dinner.
- Burnt End BBQ Bar and Grill (De Soto): Awarded at the American Royal and other barbecue competitions, Burnt End BBQ’s new location in De Soto joins an existing shop inside Crown Center.
- Oil on Linen: Diners are treated to dishes crafted by James Beard Foundation Award-nominated chef Ted Habiger and inspired by works of art inside the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
- Aqua Penny's: Steak and salad join oysters, shrimp and aquatic fare of all kinds with this creative approach to seafood in Leawood.
- Rosati’s Pizza: Chicago-style pizza, salads, wings and more arrive for dine-in, carryout and delivery in Overland Park.
- North Italia: Find comfort in the rich, expansive menu available at North Italia in Overland Park. Choices from coffee cake and French toast to arancini and meatballs are blsure to satisfy.
- Blue Nile Cafe: Steps away from the City Market Streetcar stop in the heart of the River Market district, Blue Nile is renowned for its Ethiopian cuisine.
- T’ähä Mexican Kitchen: Brunch, lunch and dinner deliver huevos rancheros, tortas, barbacoa and more flavorful plates containing the influence of Central Mexico on the Country Club Plaza.
- Blanc Champagne Bar: This sparkling new addition in Midtown has proved itself an immediate triumph, recently named among America’s best champagne bars by Wine Enthusiast.
- ClusterTruck: The delivery-first kitchen brings a collection of soups, salads, entrees and desserts directly to patrons in the Downtown KC area.
- Jazzy B's: The Lee’s Summit restaurant with food truck origins draws on flavor from across the country (and beyond) to build a menu of Cajun burgers, boudin dip, jerk ribs and bread pudding, among even more picks.
- Acre: Head to lunch at the striking Parkville establishment, with menus inspired by the finest ingredients the Midwest has to offer.
- Rozzelle Court Restaurant at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: Nestled inside KC’s largest art museum, the dining space resembles a 15th-century Italian courtyard—complete with a striking fountain.
- Show Pony: Find Show Pony and its rich, wide-ranging four-course dinner menu inside the new Origin Hotel along the Berkley Riverfront.
- Grand Coffee Co.: Pair a latte, cold brew or tea with a panini, avocado toast or protein shake at Grand Coffee Co. in Shawnee or Crown Center.
- Prima Facie Bistro: All the charm of downtown Parkville pairs perfectly with the inviting elegance of Prima Facie, where choices from calamari to flatiron steak await.
- Aahaa Modern Indian Cuisine: The recent arrival in Overland Park offers a KCRW menu of popular dishes like chicken tikka masala and saag paneer.
- Osteria Bianchi: Modern Italian cuisine lands in Liberty with reason to raise a glass—Osteria Bianchi’s KCRW menu always includes a glass of Prosecco or sparkling Italian soda.
- Teetasty Foods: The Midtown menu of Nigerian staples is certain to provide all the warmth of a home-cooked meal for lunch and dinner.
- JINYA Ramen Bar: In south Overland Park, savor ramen and rice bowls along with more Japanese favorites, from seaweed salad to mochi ice cream.
- Banksia Bistro: Brunch, lunch or dinner—no matter what you choose, the Australian bistro in Downtown Kansas City is sure to delight.
- Atomic Cowboy (Overland Park): Featuring generous slices and sky-high biscuit sandwiches, dig into a duo of tried-and-true comfort foods in Downtown OP.
- Aixois Sud: The newer sister location of a longtime Brookside establishment, Aixois Sud brings fine French cuisine to Park Place in Leawood.
- Mineral Lounge: From the minds behind Kansas City’s beloved Tannin Wine Bar & Kitchen, Mineral Lounge is inspired by the flavors and wines of the Mediterranean.
- Crush Grill: Located at Prairie Highlands Golf Club, head to the newly opened establishment for breakfast on Saturday or Sunday in addition to everyday lunch and dinner.
- Transparent Brewing Company: Burritos and beer cheese queso are the ideal accompaniment to the brewery’s flagship ale at the Grandview taproom.