The best restaurants in Lee's Summit
129 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Barrigas Mexican Grill and Cantina
RestaurantsMexican eats such as fajitas and enchiladas, plus cocktails, in a laid-back setting.
Barrigas Mexican Grill and Cantina
RestaurantsTokyo Grill Hibachi & Sushi
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for Japanese classics such as sushi, plus hibachi fare.
Tokyo Grill Hibachi & Sushi
RestaurantsEl Dorado Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly chain serving traditional Mexican fare and margaritas made to order.
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsMojitos Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving Mexican fare such as enchiladas and tacos with margaritas.
Mojitos Mexican Grill
RestaurantsVito's Original Pizza
RestaurantsOld-fashioned pizzeria serving up hearty New York-style pies & casual eats in an informal setting.
Vito's Original Pizza
RestaurantsSushi Haru
RestaurantsShopping-center sushi joint with a big menu of hand rolls, sashimi, maki & nigiri, plus bento boxes.
Sushi Haru
RestaurantsMasabi Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLight-filled, modern chain branch serving up bento boxes, sushi and hot Japanese dishes.
Masabi Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill
RestaurantsMOD Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve, industrial-chic chain restaurant known for build-your-own pizzas.
MOD Pizza
RestaurantsMamma Leone's Pizza
RestaurantsNY-style pizza offered by the pie or slice in this easygoing parlor also serving pasta & sandwiches.
Mamma Leone's Pizza
RestaurantsSummit Pizza
RestaurantsLong-running pizzeria offering many toppings & crusts, plus creative signature pizzas & gluten-free options.
Summit Pizza
RestaurantsRey de Oros Taqueria
RestaurantsModest counter-serve joint offering classic Mexican fare, plus lunch specials & ice cream.
Rey de Oros Taqueria
RestaurantsFun House Pizza Dine in
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies & more in a casual setting.
Fun House Pizza Dine in
RestaurantsJohnny C's Deli & Pasta
RestaurantsSandwiches, pastas and Italian foods, such as lasagna, served at a fast-casual counter-service eatery with friendly service.
Johnny C's Deli & Pasta
RestaurantsCozy eatery serving up traditional Italian dishes made with family recipes, plus beer and wine.
Providence Pizza Grandview
RestaurantsIndustrial-chic venue with a wood-fired oven cooking New York-, Sicilian- & Neapolitan-style pizza.
Providence Pizza Grandview
RestaurantsOld Chicago Pizza + Taproom
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain restaurant featuring Italian entrees along with a wide beer selection.
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
RestaurantsRed Bridge Barrio
RestaurantsTaqueria serving Mexican street fare and creative margaritas in a laid-back setting with a patio.
Red Bridge Barrio
RestaurantsEl Maguey
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant dishing up fajitas, burritos, and margaritas in a family-friendly atmosphere.
El Maguey
RestaurantsRoots. Seasonal Cuisine
RestaurantsUpscale eatery featuring burgers, chicken and seasonal menus, plus cocktails, beer and wine.
Roots. Seasonal Cuisine
RestaurantsNonna’s Trattoria Raymore
RestaurantsFamiliar fare such as pasta, lasagnas and gnocchi amid a clean Italian eatery.
Nonna’s Trattoria Raymore
RestaurantsTim's Pizza
RestaurantsStalwart strip-mall pizza joint offers classic pies, pastas & sandwiches in an easygoing atmosphere.
Tim's Pizza
RestaurantsSarpino's Pizzeria Independence
RestaurantsPopular pizza chain known for its doughy pies, chicken wings and salads.
Sarpino's Pizzeria Independence
RestaurantsMint Sushi
RestaurantsColorful, modern spot offering sushi, hibachi fare & some Thai favorites, plus beer & wine.
Mint Sushi
RestaurantsLong-Bell Pizza Co.
RestaurantsLow-key spot with pinball & a patio for clever pizzas & other pub grub, plus cocktails & craft beer.
Long-Bell Pizza Co.
RestaurantsOMO Japanese Ramen Sushi
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery with seating for ramen and sushi, plus boba tea, beer and cocktails.
OMO Japanese Ramen Sushi
RestaurantsEl Alteño Mexican Grill
RestaurantsFamiliar restaurant offering street tacos, fajitas and a wide assortment of classic Mexican recipes.
El Alteño Mexican Grill
RestaurantsSiki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsLaid-back Japanese restaurant serving sushi & teppanyaki, plus a large selection of cocktails.
Siki Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsTokyo Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring a large menu of Asian-inspired meals, from sushi to hibachi specialties (but no tableside cooking).
Tokyo Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsSouthside Mafia Pizzeria
RestaurantsPizza shop serving traditional pizzas as well as wings, subs, calzones and fried appetisers.
Southside Mafia Pizzeria
RestaurantsLegend of Asia
RestaurantsSprawling buffet of Chinese dishes plus sushi in a 300-seat dining room.
Legend of Asia
RestaurantsTHE Pizza Place
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria offering a range of pies, a salad bar, and a drive-thru window, plus movie memorabilia.
THE Pizza Place
RestaurantsMr Le's Sushi
RestaurantsCompact, unassuming strip-mall restaurant offering Vietnamese dishes, sushi & other Japanese fare.
Mr Le's Sushi
RestaurantsTokyo Grill Hibachi & Sushi
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring sushi and a variety of other Japanese cuisine like hibachi.
Tokyo Grill Hibachi & Sushi
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering locally brewed beers, plus stone-fired pies, wings, sandwiches, and salads.
Zarda Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsBBQ joint serving hickory-smoked ribs, pulled pork & comfort sides in rustic surroundings.
Zarda Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsMama Garden
RestaurantsLarge family-friendly buffet restaurant offering Chinese dishes, Mongolian barbecue & sushi.
Mama Garden
RestaurantsIron Horse Bar & Grill - Lees Summit
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering American dishes and a variety of entertainment options.
Iron Horse Bar & Grill - Lees Summit
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsRamen House & Bubble Tea
RestaurantsCasual noodle shop serving customizable bowls of ramen and teas, delivered by robots.
Ramen House & Bubble Tea
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
RestaurantsPearl Tavern
RestaurantsWarm, low-key eatery serving seafood, burgers & salads plus an oyster bar, cocktails, wine & beer.
Pearl Tavern
Restaurants54th Street Scratch Grill & Bar
RestaurantsChain offering a broad American menu & drinks in a relaxed setting with kitschy, eclectic decor.
54th Street Scratch Grill & Bar
RestaurantsJacomos Hunger Shack
RestaurantsCozy lake vibe burger joint offering sandwiches and craft beers, plus a gift shop.
Jacomos Hunger Shack
RestaurantsSalvatore's
RestaurantsHomey Italian trattoria with a menu heavy on pasta & veal, plus old-world wines.
Salvatore's
RestaurantsSandy's Restaurant and Banquet Room
RestaurantsCasual breakfast spot for omelets, pancakes and other staples as well as lunch and dinner fare.
Sandy's Restaurant and Banquet Room
RestaurantsBlack Bear Diner Independence
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.
Black Bear Diner Independence
Restaurants30hop
RestaurantsCasual venue with TVs for watching sports and a patio, serving burgers, wings and beer.
30hop
RestaurantsRed Door Woodfired Grill
RestaurantsCozy eatery offering classic American plates, including steak and fried chicken, as well as a patio.
Red Door Woodfired Grill
RestaurantsCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual chain, with wine-tasting stations specializing in American cuisine.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
RestaurantsHawaiian Bros Island Grill
RestaurantsHuli huli chicken and other Hawaiian eats are on the menu at this fast-food joint with a casual atmosphere.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
Restaurants54th Street Scratch Grill & Bar
RestaurantsChain offering a broad American menu & drinks in a relaxed setting with kitschy, eclectic decor.
54th Street Scratch Grill & Bar
RestaurantsChef J BBQ
RestaurantsChef J BBQ hand-slices hickory-smoked brisket, burnt ends, ribs, sausage, and turkey, plus house-made sides like Hickory Pit Beans and…
Chef J BBQ
RestaurantsThe Farmhouse
RestaurantsWhether you're plotting a linger-y weekend or sneaking a midweek treat, The Farmhouse serves a seasonal, farm-to-fork menu that actually…
The Farmhouse
RestaurantsWolfpack BBQ & Burgers
RestaurantsSlow-smoked on old-school offset smokers with oak and hickory, Wolfpack BBQ & Burgers turns out tender brisket, pulled pork, and…
Wolfpack BBQ & Burgers
RestaurantsAmerican Fire BBQ & Grilling Supply
RestaurantsFrom Yoder Smokers and Napoleon gas grills to drum smokers, pizza ovens, fuels, rubs and sauces, and even American Wagyu, American Fire BBQ…
American Fire BBQ & Grilling Supply
RestaurantsPizza 51
RestaurantsBorn in a converted gas station and still taking the high road for over 20 years, Pizza 51 keeps it simple with pizza, salads, sandwiches…
Pizza 51
RestaurantsPho Bowl
RestaurantsCasual restaurant dishing up generous portions of Vietnamese fare, including pho and crab rangoon.
Pho Bowl
RestaurantsHamburger Mary's
RestaurantsAmerican bar & grill chain where diner classics & cocktails meet quirky entertainment.
Hamburger Mary's
RestaurantsBRGR Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsUpscale burgers & fries star at this American option with an industrial vibe & patio seats.
BRGR Kitchen + Bar
RestaurantsOurHouseKC
RestaurantsCasual, welcoming, music-themed eatery serving smoked meats and barbecue plates, such as brisket and pulled pork, alongside brunch…
OurHouseKC
RestaurantsBuffalo State Pizza Co. & Bar
RestaurantsSizable New York–style pizzas are served along with sandwiches & craft beer at this old-school spot.
Buffalo State Pizza Co. & Bar
RestaurantsCupini's
RestaurantsCozy counter serves up Italian staples including pasta, pizza & panini in a laid-back setting.
Cupini's
RestaurantsExtra Virgin
RestaurantsWell-known spot for inventive Mediterranean tapas in lively, festive digs with a streetside patio.
Extra Virgin
RestaurantsMiranda's Mexican Food Truck
RestaurantsFood truck, and later restaurant, featuring tacos and other classics from Mexico, plus a patio.
Miranda's Mexican Food Truck
RestaurantsIl Lazzarone Pizza
RestaurantsNeapolitan-style wood-fired pies pair with craft cocktails & beers on tap in a hip, casual space.
Il Lazzarone Pizza
RestaurantsFarina
RestaurantsRustic Italian dishes by a James Beard award-winning chef in a casual setting with warm interiors.
Farina
RestaurantsLos Esparza Foodtruck
RestaurantsLatin American menu featuring tacos, tamales and birria; plus friendly service.
Los Esparza Foodtruck
RestaurantsSuccotash
RestaurantsBreakfast-&-lunch joint drawing weekend crowds with hearty American eats & a hip, quirky vibe.
Succotash
RestaurantsRoom 39
RestaurantsOffbeat eatery boasts a market-driven menu in a pared-down dining room with local art on the walls.
Room 39
RestaurantsGram & Dun
RestaurantsBuzzy venue serving innovative American cuisine in a swanky but warm setting with patio seating.
Gram & Dun
RestaurantsChick-In Waffle
RestaurantsCasual joint serving fried chicken and waffles in a variety of combos, along with loaded fries.
Chick-In Waffle
RestaurantsPasta Per Favore
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering large portions of Italian fare, including baked rigatoni and fettuccine Alfredo.
Pasta Per Favore
RestaurantsProvidence By The Slice
RestaurantsRelaxed pizza shop offering Detroit-style pies and East Coast slices, along with beer.
Providence By The Slice
RestaurantsB.B.'s Lawnside BBQ
RestaurantsBarbecue is eaten at communal picnic tables in this no-frills roadhouse joint with live blues.
B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ
RestaurantsLa Bodega
RestaurantsVibrant, colorful venue pairs Spanish tapas with wine, with sidewalk seating & happy-hour deals.
La Bodega
RestaurantsThe Antler Room
RestaurantsWarm restaurant offering a changing menu of seasonal plates, plus beer, wine & cocktails.
The Antler Room
RestaurantsHappy Belly Food Truck
RestaurantsComfort-food truck dishing up burgers and fries, plus tacos and empanadas.
Happy Belly Food Truck
RestaurantsBacaro Primo
RestaurantsModern, Italian-inspired restaurant in the Crestwood Shops featuring focaccia and a curated wine list.
Bacaro Primo
RestaurantsNortheast Pizza
RestaurantsNew eatery serving up a variety of pies, along with salads.
Northeast Pizza
RestaurantsStock Hill
RestaurantsContemporary steakhouse meals are paired with cocktails, wine & craft beer in a fashionable setting.
Stock Hill
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCreative Japanese restaurant featuring a moving sushi belt and sushi trains, plus a robot server.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsJack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
RestaurantsBustling local chain known for its vast barbecue menu encompassing steak & seafood.
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
RestaurantsLidia’s
RestaurantsCelebrated upscale spot for Northern Italian dining in a glitzy locale with blown-glass chandeliers.
Lidia’s
RestaurantsChar Bar
RestaurantsBBQ & Southern eats with a modern twist in a big space with a retro vibe & beer garden with games.
Char Bar
RestaurantsGreen Dirt on Oak
RestaurantsElegant eatery focusing on farm-to-table fare (cheese cooked in-house) and cocktails, all served by warm staff.
Green Dirt on Oak
RestaurantsFox and Pearl
RestaurantsCountry-chic eatery in a 1907 building with a terrace plating rustic meals & BBQ dishes.
Fox and Pearl
RestaurantsHaha's Pizza Hub
RestaurantsItalian & Greek comfort food like pizza, gyros, falafel & wings in a basic counter-serve joint.
Haha's Pizza Hub
RestaurantsBlue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsModern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsKC Smoke Burger
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with eclectic decor serving smoked burgers, plus cheesesteaks & hot dogs.
KC Smoke Burger
RestaurantsAffäre
RestaurantsModern German plates in a posh space accented with dramatic lighting & contemporary art.
Affäre
RestaurantsNoka
RestaurantsJapanese fare, including sushi and wagyu burger options, served in a stylish setting featuring communal tables.
Noka
RestaurantsWings Cafe Westport
RestaurantsLaid-back joint serving a range of fried chicken wings (wet and dry rubbed) as well as burgers, salads, sandwiches and mac 'n' cheese.
Wings Cafe Westport
RestaurantsMain Event Kansas City North
RestaurantsPizza, wings, laser-tag eatery featuring bowling lanes and a full-service bar.
Main Event Kansas City North
RestaurantsPho & Banh Mi Co.
RestaurantsSimple, cozy counter serve offering Vietnamese subs, soups, noodle bowls & tacos, plus bubble teas.
Pho & Banh Mi Co.
RestaurantsSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsThe Borough KC
RestaurantsLaid-back, neighborhood spot, serving classic dishes from breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch menus.
The Borough KC
RestaurantsJack Stack Barbecue - Plaza
RestaurantsBustling local chain known for its vast barbecue menu encompassing steak, seafood, and more.
Jack Stack Barbecue - Plaza
RestaurantsCliff's Taphouse
RestaurantsCasual dining spot serving up American fare (burgers, sandwiches and tacos) alongside a full selection of drinks.
Cliff's Taphouse
RestaurantsCascone's
RestaurantsVeteran family-owned place for Italian meals dished amid vintage decor with red-leather booths.
Cascone's
RestaurantsHomeGrown Kansas City - Power & Light
RestaurantsDaytime restaurant serving traditional breakfast and brunch fare, plus coffee, beer, and cocktails.
HomeGrown Kansas City - Power & Light
RestaurantsTaste of Kansas City BBQ & Grill
RestaurantsPork and ribs joint serving steaks and Philly cheesesteaks in a casual space with friendly service.
Taste of Kansas City BBQ & Grill
RestaurantsSunrise on 39th Brunch Restaurant
RestaurantsLaid-back Mexican-inspired eatery serving breakfast dishes such as chilaquiles, burritos and enchiladas.
Sunrise on 39th Brunch Restaurant
RestaurantsRagazza Food & Wine
RestaurantsClassic Italian eats & an extensive wine list offered in an intimate setting with a bar & fireplace.
Ragazza Food & Wine
RestaurantsJoe's KC BBQ
RestaurantsRelaxed BBQ pit stop for slabs of ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, meat by the pound & sides.
Joe's KC BBQ
Restaurantsblue bird bistro
RestaurantsEclectic takes on farm-to-table American fare in a renovated, brick-lined Victorian space.
blue bird bistro
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
RestaurantsThe Big Biscuit
RestaurantsBreakfast, brunch, and lunch eatery serving familiar favorites, plus salads and burgers, in a casual space.
The Big Biscuit
RestaurantsUnion on the Hill Restaurant
RestaurantsSnug American restaurant with a friendly vibe offering a diverse menu and brunch options.
Union on the Hill Restaurant
RestaurantsPrime Sushi On Main
RestaurantsJapanese plates & innovative sushi pair alongside signature cocktails in a casual dining room.
Prime Sushi On Main
RestaurantsNovel Restaurant
RestaurantsCozy New American offering inventive dishes made from seasonal ingredients, plus classic cocktails.
Novel Restaurant
RestaurantsWestport Cafe
RestaurantsBustling spot for French-American fare in bricked-walled bistro digs where the kitchen is open late.
Westport Cafe
RestaurantsOsteria Bianchi
RestaurantsFocaccia, meatballs, and other Italian dishes offered in a modern setting.
Osteria Bianchi
RestaurantsThe Wise Guy
RestaurantsRelaxed Italian eatery with cozy decor serving pizzas, pasta and sandwiches, plus beer and cocktails.
The Wise Guy
RestaurantsPhở Tower
RestaurantsVietnamese joint serving savory noodle soups & French-inspired sandwiches in a colorful, airy space.
Phở Tower
RestaurantsNguyen Pho & Grill
RestaurantsLaid-back Vietnamese spot offering pho, banh mi & other classics, plus bubble tea, in simple digs.
Nguyen Pho & Grill
RestaurantsArtego Pizza
RestaurantsSplashy eatery with build-your-own & signature pizzas, plus wings, subs, cocktails & outdoor seats.
Artego Pizza
RestaurantsStreetcar Grille & Tavern
RestaurantsEasygoing choice whipping up brunch & comfort food staples, plus craft cocktails & draft beer.
Streetcar Grille & Tavern
RestaurantsVictoria' Mexican Food Truck
RestaurantsCasual, quick-bite restaurant specializing in Mexican eats such as burritos, carne asada, and salsa.
Victoria' Mexican Food Truck
RestaurantsTrue Food Kitchen
RestaurantsRelaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.
True Food Kitchen
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