KC Restaurant Week Blog

No matter whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned Kansas City Restaurant Week participant, stay up-to-date with the latest in 2025 KCRW news, tips and trends to make the most of KC’s premier dining event.

NEW & NOTEWORTHY EATERIES FOR KC RESTAURANT WEEK 2025

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.

NEW & NOTEWORTHY


KC RESTAURANT WEEK DINING ON THE KC STREETCAR LINE

Heading to the Downtown KC area for KC Restaurant Week 2025? The free-to-ride KC Streetcar can make your outing as convenient as it is delicious. Here’s where to find more than 35 KC Restaurant Week participants along the line.

STREETCAR DINING


PAIR YOUR KC RESTAURANT WEEK PLANS WITH THESE FAVORITE ACTIVITIES

KC Restaurant Week provides the perfect opportunity to begin a new year in celebratory fashion. Whether it’s for date night, a team outing or simply a memorable addition to your January calendar, several restaurants offer activities that reach beyond the menu to be enjoyed before or after your meal. It’s the perfect pairing to make your experience unforgettable.

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WHERE TO SAVOR BARBECUE FLAVORS DURING KC RESTAURANT WEEK

With roots dating back more than a century, barbecue has become a world-famous feature of Kansas City’s dining scene. Now, during the most delicious 10 days of the year, don’t miss the chance to take part in the sweet and smoky tradition in an entirely novel way.

Take Part in Tradition


14 BREAKFAST RESTAURANTS TO START YOUR DAY DURING #KCRW2025

At several locations throughout the area, KC Restaurant Week’s special prices and multi-course menus reach well into the morning hours. Plan a delicious start to your day with these 14 establishments that all begin service at 9 a.m. or earlier.

RISE & DINE


GREAT GAMEDAY OPTIONS DURING KC RESTAURANT WEEK

With the Kansas City Chiefs back in the playoffs as a No. 1 seed, an all-important divisional round game arrives at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during the final weekend of #KCRW2025 (Jan. 18-19). Leading up to it, the week promises NFL wildcard matchups, college hoops, NBA games and more, ensuring plenty of high-stakes showdowns across all 10 days of the year’s biggest dining celebration. If you’re hoping to pair a multi-course menu with made-for-TV athletic feats, there’s no shortage of stellar ways to do so.

GAMEDAY EATS


KANSAS CITY RESTAURANT WEEK MAP

Support KC’s restaurant industry and savor some of the finest plates the city has to offer with special multicourse menus available throughout the week. More than 200 participating restaurants make it easy to find a stellar dining experience in your area. Browse metro neighborhoods with the KC Restaurant Week map and find a memorable menu near you.

START EXPLORING


Everything You Need to Know About 2025 Kansas City Restaurant Week

Savor and save with hundreds of local restaurants during the region’s premier dining event. Dine your way with exclusive carryout, delivery and dine-in specials—all with a portion of proceeds benefitting House of Hope. And with Restaurant Week's affordable price tiers, you’ll find plenty of reasons to indulge.

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