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.
From art museums and arcades to live shows and local shopping, find something new to do this month with nine itineraries that can add an extra course to your KCRW plans.
Step Back in Time at the Rozzelle Court Restaurant
There’s an entirely unique dining environment awaiting in the heart of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The Rozzelle Court Restaurant resembles a 15th-century Italian courtyard, complete with a striking fountain. (Of course, you’ll want to make time to explore the free art museum after you’ve finished your lunch.)
Dine Among Works of Art at Oil on Linen
Another transcendent KCRW dining destination can be found within Kansas City’s contemporary art museum. At 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.
Indulge Your Shopping Instinct at Vivilore
One of this year’s most distinctive restaurant spaces, Vivilore marries elegant dining with local shopping in Independence. A dining space lined with local art, vintage finds and many more accessories accompanies a KCRW menu with plenty of options for lunch and dinner.
See the City’s Distilling Past at J. Rieger & Co.
Arrive early at the East Bottoms distillery, which has roots as the nation’s largest mail-order whiskey house prior to Prohibition, to browse the historical exhibit or take a tour. Then, head upstairs to the Monogram Lounge for a dinner menu featuring shrimp & grits, short rib and more.
Practice Your Golf Skills at T-Shotz
Head to the Northland and refine your golf game (after enjoying a three-course KCRW meal) at T-Shotz. With 66 climate-controlled golf bays adjacent to the entertainment complex’s dining space, it’s a great way to turn your Restaurant Week plans into an interactive outing.
Raise a Glass at 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. After dinner, stay for another round and take your pick from Blanc Champagne Bar’s extensive menu of bubbles.
Enjoy a Meal Followed by Live Music at The Ship
The beloved West Bottoms joint is a perfect choice for dinner and a show. During KC Restaurant Week, The Ship’s live events calendar features several performances from DJs, bands and more musicians. (Note that live shows may require a separate ticket.)
Go for a Round of Games at Double Tap KC
You’re in for a totally unique KCRW experience with a visit to the River Market’s virtual reality arcade. Double Tap KC features headsets that provide an immersive journey inside your selection of 50+ games, plus pub fare to enjoy between sessions.
Perfect Your Pickleball Swing at Char Bar
Pair a classic Kansas City cuisine with the country’s most popular new game. In addition to a collection of creative and barbecue-forward dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner, Char Bar’s Parkville location boasts four indoor and two outdoor pickleball courts.