Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Olathe

"A lively, laid-back atmosphere is guaranteed at Gram & Dun, a prime gastro-pub residing in the elegant, hip Brookside neighbourhood of KC. Thick wooden beams running across the ceiling, metallic elements and statement pieces of furniture make this a stylish, trendy spot where a special kind of American fusion cuisine can be enjoyed. Unusual combinations, such as jerk pheasant or chicken and waffles, cross paths with modern spins on all-American classics: hangar steak with a zesty salsa verde or burnt end mac’n’cheese."

"Bread & Butter Concepts’ sophisticated Gram & Dun caters to a mature but fun crowd. The swanky restaurant is located on one of the most desirable corners of the Plaza, with an interior draped in luxe golds, creams and dark brown. On warmer nights or when the heat lamps are running, head outside to enjoy the fireplaces glittering on the patio and sip on a house cocktail, like the seasonally rotating Moscow Mule."

"Gram & Dun’s spacious patio will always rank among the best on the Country Club Plaza to relax, dine, drink and people-watch. There is not another patio in the city that can beat the incredible location, views and hospitality. Guests can sit comfortably distanced on modern outdoor furniture or at highly sought-after tables."

"Lidia Matticchio Bastianich became a super star celebrity chef via her PBS cooking show, Lidia’s Italy. When she decided to open her first restaurant outside of New York, the Kansas City food scene was thrilled that she chose an old freight house behind Union Station. Lidia’s has been in Kansas City since 1998, and it continues to draw people in for the fresh pastas, the daily seafood specials, and the wine tastings held every third Wednesday."

"Lidia’s Kansas City is owned by critically-acclaimed chef and television personality Lidia Bastianich. All pasta is made fresh in the restaurant, and expertly utilizes seasonal and local produce. Lidia’s is a KC icon and the perfect place to get your carb on."

"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."

"Country Club PlazaFor days when the weather isn't perfect, Cafe Trio offers sanctuary. The Plaza-facing restaurant offers both an outdoor patio as well as a covered open air seating area that is enclosed and heated during cooler months. It would be remiss of us to not recommend the popular “Mac Daddy” bowl.CafeTrioKC.com"

"Whether rain or shine, Cafe Trio’s covered patio lets you enjoy the outdoors and view over Country Club Plaza no matter the weather."

"Located in the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Café Sebastienne offers a unique dining experience in a beautiful art-adorned space. Seamlessly blending contemporary art and cuisine, Café Sebastienne serves seasonal farm-to-fork cuisine and an eclectic wine selection surrounded by Kansas City’s most impressive modern art collection. Inspired by the spectacular works around him, Executive Chef Rick Mullins creates sublime dishes of New American cuisine from local artisanal ingredients such as Duck Pastrami, Black Pasta with summer succotash, Trout with pinto bean salad, and homemade seasonal soups."

"Visitors to the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art can continue their education in the dazzling on-site cafe, where the walls are covered from floor to ceiling with rotating artworks. Make a reservation for weekend brunch and leave room for chef Rick Mullins’s desserts, like a recent sweet potato whoopie pie. A post shared by Café Sebastienne (@cafesebastienne)"

"An innovative restaurant inside the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Country Club Plaza/Brookside/Waldo. 4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111"

"Callsign Brewing is owned by a veteran and honors military heroes with every pint. Each beer is dedicated to the callsign, which is a unique identifier, of lost military aircraft and the brave soldiers who gave their lives for their country. The Superfortress Coconut Brown Ale is a crowd-pleaser, as are the Blonde Bombshell (predictably a blonde ale) and Huey American Wheat."

"The Milwaukee Delicatessen Co. is the perfect spot to spend a fantastic afternoon or evening with those you love. They have fantastic pizza, sandwiches, salads, snacks and sides, drinks, and specials from the bar to always keep you entertained and well-nourished. The Milwaukee Delicatessen Co. is nicely tucked away from the incessant noise of downtown Kansas City, but it’s still super easy to find, just one block west from the Library Streetcar stop."

"Sundaes and banana splits are the usual at this old-school diner, but real ice cream champions buddy up to take down the Skyscraper Shake, a towering confectionary concoction. As fun to watch as delicious it is to eat, this regional chain features Thai fried ice cream rolls in countless flavor combinations. A plethora of fresh-made ice cream options adorn waffle cones (also freshly prepared) at this local favorite that calls"

"Eden Alley uses local, organic ingredients to create flavorful meals with, "DIVINE FLAVOR for the CONSCIOUS EATER," as stated on their website. You can find many delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner items such as Lavender Pecan Chocolate Chip French Toast  which is vegan and soy free, or try the Grilled Tofu Ruelke Sandwich. Plus Boozy Bonus, they also serve alcohol!"

"Since 1994, Eden Alley Cafe has served refreshing and divine vegan cuisine. Not only are their meals to die for, but they also have quick service and a lovely outside view of the plaza. This small business also focuses on waste reduction and recycling so they make mouth-watering food while helping the environment!"

"A post shared by Two Light KC (@twolightkc) on Jun 18, 2019 at 10:05am PDT. The last but not least of excellent rooftop restaurants to try in Kansas City is Drunken Fish. A paradise for Japanese food lovers, Drunken Fish offers mouthwatering Japanese fares from sushi and sashimi to noodles and soups."

"When Jarocho owners Carlos Falcon and Sayaka Gushi Falcon opened Sayachi in Brookside, they brought their own brand of Japanese-inspired sushi and seafood dishes to the neighborhood. Order sushi to start – you won’t find a better selection of fresh fish in Kansas City – and then move to other dishes like baked live lobster, seasonal grilled fish or Japanese boneless fried chicken. With a full bar stocked with beer, wine, sake and a full cocktail menu, you can toast to the combination a nice glass of sake paired with sushi platter on a covered patio."

"As a native Mainer, I am always thrilled to find legitimately good seafood in the Midwest. I’m also a huge fan of sushi. Sayachi not only has amazing sushi and other Japanese-inspired food but their cocktails are delicious."

"Mean Mule Distilling Co. is a local distillery specializing in agave-based spirits. They have a particularly interesting history to back them up. The story goes that during the prohibition era, the grandparents of the owners of Mean Mule Distilling Co. had a secret still and a production facility on their farm hidden underground."

"Mean Mule is one of the only agave producers in the United States – the only in the Midwest. Agave is similar to tequila, but the taste that Mean Mule produces is truly unique to them. They ferment the agave in their own sills, and have been doing so since alcohol was illegal."

"Fringe Beerworks ended the local brew drought in Lee’s Summit in 2016. Founders Mark Myers and Eddie Pease had been brewing on their own time for 25 years before opening their joint to the public. Their handcrafted beers are made in small batches to ensure freshness and their offerings rotate frequently so you’ll never get bored."

"With a low-key, intimate setting, Fringe is the first brewery in Lee's Summit. The building has been around since 1926 and much of the original design remains. Similarly, the folks behind Fringe are keen to add a bit of old-school charm to their projects."