Family-Friendly Restaurants Around the Country Club Plaza
The Country Club Plaza is Kansas City's premier shopping and dining district. Modeled after the architecture of Seville, Spain, it features beautiful fountains, massive courtyards, and beautiful Spanish-style tile work. If you are traveling to the World Cup with your family, The Plaza is the perfect, safe, highly walkable area to spend an afternoon and grab a meal.
Massive Family Portions
Located right on the Plaza, Buca di Beppo is designed specifically for large families and loud groups. The food is served family-style in massive portions (a 'large' pasta easily feeds six people). The atmosphere is chaotic, meaning loud children blend right in.
Upscale but Accommodating
Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue on the Plaza offers the incredible KC BBQ experience in a slightly more refined setting. Despite the upscale aesthetic, they are incredibly accommodating to families. Their massive onion rings and cheesy corn bake are huge hits with children.
Quick, Reliable, Delicious
Sometimes you just need a fast, reliable meal for picky eaters. The Shake Shack on the Plaza offers fantastic burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and massive frozen custard shakes. It has plenty of seating and is the perfect pit-stop during a day of sightseeing.
A KC Tradition Since 1940
Located just east of the Plaza, Winstead's is a historic Kansas City diner. They serve classic 'steakburgers' (thin, crispy smashburgers) and legendary 'Skyscraper' milkshakes designed to be shared by the entire table. It feels like stepping back into the 1950s.
Parking is Free
Unlike downtown districts in most major cities, almost all of the massive parking garages scattered throughout the Country Club Plaza are completely free. This makes it incredibly easy to navigate with a rental car and a family.
World Cup 2026 Kansas City Tips
Kansas City is spread out and lacks a comprehensive, city-wide rail system. You will likely need to rent a car or rely heavily on rideshares. Arrowhead Stadium is located at the Truman Sports Complex, which is a significant drive from the downtown hotel districts. Always plan for massive traffic delays on Interstate 70 when traveling to the stadium on matchdays, and embrace the local tailgating culture!