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Anthonino's TavernaSee Anthonino's Taverna Video ($$)
(1378 ratings)

2225 Macklind Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 773-4455
anthoninos.com
  • Toasted Ravioli
    made in-house; deep-fried & served w/ house marinara sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1378 ratings
opened in 2004; won awards: Best Italian Restaurant & Best Greek Restaurant; Other Recipes: Dolmas
Arthur Bryant's BarbequeSee Arthur Bryant's Barbeque Video ($$)
(1798 ratings)

1727 Brooklyn Ave Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64127
(816) 231-1123
www.arthurbryantsbbq.com
  • BBQ
  • Beef Brisket
    smoked for 12 hours; top seller
  • Ribs
    pork spare ribs; vinegar-based sauce
  • Burnt Ends
3.5 out of 5
1798 ratings
#14 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown);
Food War: Arthur Bryant's vs. Gate's... Arthur Bryant's won (4-votes-to-1); opened in 1930; iconic BBQ; long lines; known for its BBQ sauce; served on butcher paper w/ loaf of bread
B.B.'s Lawnside BBQSee B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ Video ($$)
(434 ratings)

1205 E 85th St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816) 822-7427
bbslawnsidebbq.com
  • Barbecue Sundae
    layered baked beans, coleslaw, 12-hr smoked pulled pork & dilled pickle spear w/ BBQ sauce served in pickled glass jar
  • Battered Fries
    long-cut wedge potatoes, dredged, floured & fried
  • Burnt Ends
    beef brisket; looks good
4.0 out of 5
434 ratings
combines two great Kansas City traditions -- Barbecue & Blues (live music); rustic, roadhouse setting; NASCAR driver Clint Bowyer made a guest appearance
BanksiaSee Banksia Video ($$)
(320 ratings)

105 W 9th St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 474-9935
banksiabakehouse.com
  • Beef & Cheesy Potato Pie
    low & slow braised Angus beef & gravy, topped w/ parmesan & provolone potatoes, baked in rounds of sheet dough; "flavor on top of flavor!" -Guy Fieri
  • Pork & Fennel Sausage Roll
    caramelized vegetables, spices & herbs, 1000-layer sourdough pastry, house sausage, rolled & baked; looks good
4.5 out of 5
320 ratings
est. 2013; Australian influenced cafe & bakery; open for breakfast & lunch, serving pastries, sandwiches & salads; named for a native flower of Australia
Belfry ($$)
(141 ratings)

1532 Grand Blvd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-7111
  • Lamb Shepherd's Pie
    mashed potatoes topped w/ lamb gravy mix & served in bowl; looks good
  • Spiced Buttermilk Donuts
    w/ side of dark stout caramel
4.0 out of 5
141 ratings
neighborhood bar serving 20 draft beers; chef/owner Celina Tio was on The Next Iron Chef & won James Beard Foundation's 2007 "Best Chef: Midwest"
Big Momma's Bakery-Cafe [CLOSED]See Big Momma's Bakery-Cafe Video ($)
(34 ratings)

2450 Grand Blvd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 471-7441
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Cake Walk"
  • Caramel Pecan Pound Cake
3.5 out of 5
34 ratings
[CLOSED]
Billygail's Cafe ($)
(1036 ratings)

5291 State Hwy 265 Map It!
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 338-8883
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Ozark Mountains"
  • French Cakes
    wheel hub-sized pancake w/ bacon dipped in french toast batter & re-grildled
4.5 out of 5
1036 ratings
known for large portions; breakfast & lunch only; long lines
Blue Koi [CLOSED]See Blue Koi Video ($$)
(577 ratings)

1803 W 39th St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 561-5003
  • Fire Bird (Chicken) Noodles
    boneless chicken sauteed w/ chili pepper, scallion & bamboo strips; also available w/ duck or tofu
  • Spicy Chili Pepper Wontons
    choice of meat or veggie...Guy got meat (of course) which is a mix of ground chicken, pork & shrimp; pan-fried-steamed & topped w/ pepper-vinegar-soy sauce mixture; looks good
  • Almond Asparagus Shrimp
    shrimp sautéed w/asparagus, garlic, mayonnaise & sun-dried tomato; served over noodles; topped w/ sliced almond
  • Pork Dumpling
    ground pork wrapped in dough & pan fried
4.5 out of 5
577 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2001; Asian inspired time-honored dishes w/ a twist run by 2-sisters-and-brother spunky team; taking a modern approach to Chinese comfort food; Other Recipes: Ants On a Tree
Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery ($$)
(278 ratings)

6116 2nd St Map It!
Kimmswick, MO 63053
(636) 464-3128
www.theblueowl.com
As Seen On:
Pie Paradise
  • Levee High Apple Pie
    10-lb, 8-inch tall pie; takes 16-18 apples to make; w/ caramel & nut mixture on top
4.0 out of 5
278 ratings
opened in 1985; offer 50 variety of pies every day; "magic pig wand" to remove all the calories (gimmick of course)
Bogart's Smokehouse ($$)
(1560 ratings)

1627 S 9th St Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 621-3107
bogartssmokehouse.com
  • Ribs
    smoked & torched loin back rib w/ house spice blend, brown sugar & apricot marmalade glaze, smoked for 4 hrs, served w/ 2 sides; "candied apricot pork pops!" -Casey Webb
4.5 out of 5
1560 ratings
opened in 2011; serving Memphis-influenced BBQ; "born out of the love for bbq & the desire to raise it to a higher level" (from its website)
Brick ($)
(374 ratings)

1727 McGee St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 421-1634
www.thebrickkcmo.com
  • Meatloaf Sandwich
    a top seller; meatloaf, pepper jack cheese, homemade spicy chipotle ketchup on wheatberry bread; looks good
  • Oklahoma Dog
    beer-battered deep fried hot dog wrapped in bacon served with onion and mustard
4.0 out of 5
374 ratings
owned since 1999; bar-like atmosphere; "elevated bar food"; stage for musical performances (bands, karaoke)
Carl's Drive In ($)
(316 ratings)

9033 Manchester Rd Map It!
Brentwood, MO 63144
(314) 961-9652
www.carlsdrivein.com
  • Triple Cheeseburger w/ Bacon
    flat-stack griddle burger; looks good
4.0 out of 5
316 ratings
since 1959; institution 16-stool counter service joint; "offers delicious American drive-in food & top-notch service" (from its website)
Char Bar ($$)
(1606 ratings)

4050 Pennsylvania Ave Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 389-8600
charbarkc.com
  • Burnt Heaven Sandwich
    signature & top selling sandwich; smoked burnt ends, smoked sausage, fried jalapenos, chipotle bbq mayo, creamy slaw, egg bun; looks good!
  • Cheesy "Hushpuppies"
    stone-ground grits fritters, beer blanc, jalapeno jam
4.0 out of 5
1606 ratings
southern-inspired smokehouse doing BBQ low-and-slow w/ 10,000-square foot Beer Garden features backyard amusements, such as lawn croquet, bocce & ping-pong
Charlie Gitto's ($$$)
(935 ratings)

5226 Shaw Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-8898
www.charliegittos.com
  • Toasted Ravioli
    handmade meat-filled ravioli, breaded, deep-fried & served w/ house made Pomodoro sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
935 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Food); opened in 1981; landmark for fine Italian dining
Crown Candy KitchenSee Crown Candy Kitchen Video ($)
(495 ratings)

1401 St Louis Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63106
(314) 621-9650
www.crowncandykitchen.net
  • Heart Stopping BLT
    thick-sliced bacon, lettuce & tomato w/ Miracle Whip served on white toast
  • Crown Candy 5-Milkshake Challenge
    challenge: 5 malt milkshakes in 30 minutes; Adam lost
4.0 out of 5
495 ratings
opened in 1913; "giant step back in time...vintage jukebox, the coca-cola collectibles, the soda fountain"; packed even in wintertime
Cupini's ($$)
(467 ratings)

1809 Westport Rd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-7662
www.cupinis.com
  • Chicken Prosciutto Tortellini
    homemade tortellini stuffed w/ chicken & prosciutto in a marinara & cream sauce; looks good
  • Lasagna
    layers of fresh pasta sheets, lean ground beef, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, marinara & white cream sauce; everything made from scratch; looks good
4.5 out of 5
467 ratings
opened in 2003; father-and-son Italian restaurant...father used to cook for President of Italy & in high-end hotel chains; "very passionate about pasta" (from its website)
Danny Edwards Famous Kansas City BBQSee Danny Edwards Famous Kansas City BBQ Video ($$)
(216 ratings)

2900 Southwest Blvd Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 283-0880
dannyedwardsblvdbbq.com
  • The Big "D" Sandwich
    a signature sandwich; brisket w/ onion rings & cheese in sandwich; looks good
  • Whole Smoked Turkey
    for Thanksgiving dinner; need to special order; smoked in hickory for 5 hrs at 265-degrees
4.5 out of 5
216 ratings
since 2007; w/ pink concrete pig mascot out on front; open Mon-Sat, 11-3; Other Recipes: Bread Pudding | Rancher Beans
Dressel's Public HouseSee Dressel's Public House Video ($$)
(416 ratings)

419 N Euclid Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-1060
dresselspublichouse.com
  • Dressel's Pretzel
    served w/ rarebit (Welsh cheese sauce); looks good
  • Porchetta "Louie" Sandwich
    herb roasted pork, blanched rapini (broccoli rabe-like), peperoncini, provel served on toasted baguette; "that would be a Triple-D hall of fame sandwich...that is outstanding! Out of bounds! Off the hook! Shut the front door! Call a neighbor & get a ticket!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Truffled Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    American cheese, three cheese blend (provel, Gruyere & Swiss), truffle oil, thick brioche slices; comes w/ homemade creamy tomato bisque; looks good
4.0 out of 5
416 ratings
est.1980; former rock-and-roll bar turned into a pub..."a little trashy, a little classy"; "where food loves drink and life & art embrace" (from its website); Other Recipes: Roasted Porchetta
Espinos Mexican Bar & GrillSee Espinos Mexican Bar & Grill Video ($$)
(362 ratings)

17409 Chesterfield Airport Rd Map It!
Chesterfield, MO 63005
(636) 519-0044
espinosmexicanbargrill.co...
  • Puerco con Chile Verde
    marinated pork, braised & slowly cooked until tender in a fresh salsa verde consisting of tomatillos, green chiles & onions; served w/ fresh ensalada; looks good
3.0 out of 5
362 ratings
Extra VirginSee Extra Virgin Video ($$)
(543 ratings)

1900 Main St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 842-2205
www.extravirginkc.com
  • Duck Tongue Tacos
    seasoned duck tongue & neck meat cooked in hot sauce, onion, cilantro, garlic & achiote paste then shredded & caramelized w/ scallions & cilantro before filling a deep fried corn tortilla shell; topped w/ pickled onions & queso fresco
  • Braised Pork Jowls
    poached then braised & caramelized pork jowls w/ amatriciana sauce from in-house cured pork pancetta, tomato sauce, onions, garlic & herbs; topped w/ pecorino & chopped parsley
4.0 out of 5
543 ratings
est. 2008; this lively spot for inventive Mediterranean tapas puts a unique take on exotic cuisine; also has a full bar & streetside patio; chef/owner Michael Smith won James Beard Award (Best Chef in the Midwest, 1999)
Gates Bar-B-QSee Gates Bar-B-Q Video ($$)
(631 ratings)

3205 Main St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 753-0828
www.gatesbbq.com
  • Pork Ribs
    smoked in hickory wood; topped w/ thick, tangy tomato-molassas-based BBQ sauce; pork spare ribs; tomato-based sauce
  • Burnt Ends on Bun
    looks good
3.0 out of 5
631 ratings
#37 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown; Food War: Arthur Bryant's vs. Gate's... Arthur Bryant's won (4-votes-to-1); opened in 1946; celebrity sightings: Presidents Clinton & W. Bush, Denzel Washington & Michelle Obama
GrindersSee Grinders Video ($$)
(722 ratings)

417 E 18th St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 472-5454
www.grinderspizza.com
  • Famous Chili Bomb Pie (Pizza)
    cheese pizza w/ tots, chili-cheese, and scallions located in the center of the pie; looks good
  • Bengal Tiger Pizza
    a crowd favorite; inspired by the flavors of Northwest India; pizza w/ rich green sauce topped w/ tandori chicken, real crab meat, hearts of palm, cheese and cilantro
  • Chicken Paprikash
    cooked by George Detsios (self-proclaimed "Hungarian Delight") who comes once per week (on Monday's?) to cook Hungarian dishes; looks good
  • Stretch Philly
    homemade pastrami & sliced rib eye, provolone, grilled onions & banana peppers
  • "Le Hog" Pizza
    "serious flesh feast"; creamy white sauce, 5 cheese blend, bacon, Canadian bacon, ham & meatballs; Casey got it "bombed" (w/ tots, chili-cheese & scallions topped in the center of the pie)
4.0 out of 5
722 ratings
est 2004; #101 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); formerly an auto parts store...eclectic atmosphere; owner/cook (and scupter) makes scuptures in back; American eatery known for NY style pizza, Philly cheesesteaks, world-famous Death wings & award-winning BBQ
Guerrilla Street Food [CLOSED]See Guerrilla Street Food Video ($)
(77 ratings)

6120 Delmar Blvd Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 226-9786
  • Filipino Blue Crab Ceviche
    Filipino blue crab, chilis, black sesame, cilantro, palm sugar & atchara, served over sliced watermelon; eat w/ watermelon to balance sweet, salty & spicy; looks good
  • One Inch Punch
    drink made of pineapple juice, black currant juice, honey, sugar, coconut milk & fresh mint; served on ice; looks good
  • Veggie Pancit
    pan-fried homemade noodles w/ baby bok choy, carrots, onions, garlic & black sesame; Guy adds fish sauce & Sriracha sauce
4.0 out of 5
77 ratings
[CLOSED]; food truck at airing, now multiple brick-and-mortar joints serving Filipino-inspired cuisine w/ a focus on local, seasonal & fresh ingredients; everything made from scratch; check website to find daily truck location
Happy Gillis Cafe & Hangout ($$)
(562 ratings)

549 Gillis St Map It!
Kansas City, MO 64106
(816) 471-3663
www.happygillis.com
  • Marinated Flank Steak Sandwich
    marinaded for 2 days in mixture that includes garlic, red wine & coca-cola; seared, braised & pulled; w/ horseradish cream spread
  • Posole Verde
    Mexican green chili chicken soup; looks good
4.5 out of 5
562 ratings
specialize in breakfast & sandwiches; goal is to provide "an atmosphere that is comfortable and relaxed with fantastic service and an ever changing array of fresh, high quality and seasonal menu selections"
Highway 61 Roadhouse and KitchenSee Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen Video ($$)
(431 ratings)

34 S Old Orchard Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63119
(314) 968-0061
www.hwy61roadhouse.com
  • BBQ Spaghetti
    spaghetti tossed in homemade BBQ sauce w/ chunks of homemade pulled pork (that is smoked for 13 hrs); looks good
  • CajAsian Potstickers
    homemade dumplings filled w/ Andouille sausage, vegetables & Sambal chili sauce; Pan-seared then steamed & served w/ Creole soy dipping sauce; "New Orleans in a potsticker"
  • Red Beans & Rice
    meal-sized serving of plump red beans w/ chunks of ham hocks in a rich & spicy gravy served over white rice; looks good
3.5 out of 5
431 ratings
since 2006; Cajun, seafood & BBQ restaurant w/ "funky, eclectic...organized funk" (fun) New Orleans decor
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