Best & Cool Bars in Lee's Summit

"Country Club PlazaIf you’ve driven by the Plaza on any somewhat nice day, chances are you’ve driven by a packed happy hour on Gram & Dun’s patio. Make reservations for a later dinner and enjoy warm fire pits, tasty cocktails (we recommend the Smoking Dun or “D” cup) and a few of the Asian Pig Wings.GramAndDun.com"

"Gram and Dun is located on the Plaza, one of KC’s coolest shopping and dining scenes. Craving mac and cheese but want to be an adult?. They’ve got you covered with an incredible burnt ends mac and cheese and to round out your meal, you can opt for the PB&J pie."

"While outside on its popular patio, Gram & Dun keeps diners toasty thanks to open-air fires and heaters. Meanwhile, the interior bar makes everyone feel at ease thanks to brick-lined backdrops and creative libations."

"This is the true farm-to-table experience with locally produced goods from around Kansas and Missouri. Starting in 2009, before farm-to-table had become the next big thing in gastronomy, this place was on the cutting edge of culinary trends. In fact, they only use word-of-mouth to advertise, as they are that confident that their customers will make the best, and most honest, claims."

"The Farmhouse serves farm-to-table, tip-to-tail seasonal food by working with local farmers from so the menu is always changing to reflect the season’s bounty. Downtown/River Market/West Bottoms. 300 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO 64105"

"Blue Bird Bistro is one of the original farm-to-table restaurants in Kansas City, featuring a menu that is all-natural, organic, sustainable, and utilizes only the freshest local ingredients. A landmark in the Westside community, they feature a rustic design with eclectic decor providing a warm and welcoming ambiance. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, they offer an array of mid-American style menu items made with locally grown ingredients."

"A place where delicious meets organic Blue Bird Bistro is my brunch location for anyone trying to eat a little more natural. Sourced by local farms and organic grocers I've never had a bad thing on the menu and last time I was there they had this locally farmed bison sausage that was absolute fire."

"A stack of Buttermilk Pancakes with butter and syrup|© Michael Stern/Flickr. This organic and free range bistro has options for any diet. It’s not the type of place one would immediately think of in Kansas City, but that’s what makes this place so unique."

"One of my favorite Kansas City restaurants that we went to was Rye in the Country Club Plaza. We went for weekend brunch and had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and a slice of banana cream pie. If you are looking for a steakhouse, Rye has a steller reserve wood-fired steak program."

"LeawoodIf you're out south, it'll be hard to find a better food + atmosphere combo than Rye, a Midwestern food-focused concept from James Beard Award list regulars, Megan and Colby Garrelts. This is definitely one of the top picks for an outdoor date.RyeKC.com"

"With clean lines and modern architecture, the Nerman Museum is both a nationally recognized art museum and a minimalists’ dream photo destination."

"The National Frontier Trails Museum is devoted to telling the story of the three great western routes, namely the California, Oregon and Santa Fe Trails. Located in Independence, Missouri, which is also the starting point of all three trails, the National Frontier Trails Museum highlights the unique features of each path and the dramatic impact each one has had on American history. The museum features an array of exhibits that focus on the early fur trappers and traders, the explorations of Lewis and Clark, and the reasons why people headed west to settle, as well as an trail artifacts, authentic covered wagons, original diaries and letters, an award-winning film, and a children's activity room."

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"The Kansas City, Kansas, restaurant seems ultra-casual — it has the look of a folksy seaside eatery you might find in, say, the coastal city of Veracruz, Mexico, where chef-owner Carlos Falcon was born and raised — but the dishes (and their prices) lean into upscale dining. Falcon focuses on seafood that pays homage to his childhood in Veracruz, with items like heaping goblets of fresh ceviche (there are six options to choose from), freshwater prawns sauteed in garlic sauce and crispy fried charales (teeny smelt fish) tossed with Tajin and lime. You’ll want to get the whole fried fish — pompano, if they have it — from which you can build your own decadent fish tacos."

"Jarocho has won multiple awards for best seafood in Kansas City, and this Mexican spot does it well. Seafood is the main thing on the menu, so there’s tons of variety for you to try out. Seafood paella, whole lobster tail, ceviche, you name it and Jarocho has it."

"This chic, modern chain located in KC’s Power and Light District boasts over 20 awards for their premium dining experience. Beautifully presented (and tasty AF) sushi rolls, delicious cocktails that pair perfectly with their entrees, and Happy Hour specials that make us jump for joy wins the Drunken Fish a place on our list."

"The perfect place to enjoy a paramount dining experience with sensational sushi and exquisite Japanese cuisine. Downtown/River Market/West Bottoms. 14 E 14th St, Kansas City, MO 64106"