Fine Dining in KC: The Best Steakhouses

Located downtown, The Majestic is exactly what you imagine a classic KC steakhouse to be. It is housed in a historic building, features dark wood, massive dry-aged steaks, and—crucially—live Kansas City jazz playing in the basement speakeasy every night.

Located just south of the Plaza, Stock Hill offers a highly modern, incredibly elegant take on the traditional steakhouse. The interior is stunning, the service is flawless, and their wagyu selection and dry-aged ribeyes are spectacular.

Hereford House has been serving steaks in Kansas City for decades. They are famous for cooking their massive steaks over glowing hickory coals, giving the meat a distinct, smoky flavor. It is a deeply traditional, unpretentious, high-quality steakhouse.

While it is a national chain, the Capital Grille location on the Country Club Plaza is a staple for high-end dining in KC. Ask for a table by the window for beautiful views of the Plaza architecture, and order the bone-in Kona crusted dry-aged NY strip.

You cannot visit a KC steakhouse without ordering the city's namesake cut. The Kansas City Strip (known elsewhere as the New York Strip) is a beautifully marbled, incredibly flavorful cut of beef. Order it medium-rare and pair it with a massive loaded baked potato.