119th & Metcalf-KC

[shopgirl26]

Can I get some recs for a nice sit down-not a chain restaurant in this area? Something for everyone kind menu-Bistro, Italian, or even a brew pub would be good. Thanks in advance!

[ccbraley]

If you are willing to go about 7 minutes south, to 135th & Metcalf, you will have some additional options.

I like Nick & Jake's at 135th & Metcalf (north-east corner of the intersection). They are half-bar, half-restaurant and locally owned. Everything I've had there has been great. They also operate the restaurant next door, Wil Jenny's, which is Steak, BBQ and Mexican food (quite possibly the strangest combo of food I've seen, but again, all good!)

There is also a wonderful new Indian restaurant called "Paradise India" (or India Paradise, I can't recall). A LOT like Korma Sutra food-wise (a buffet), but bigger location and more variety of food. They don't tone-down the spicy on the food and it's delish. Their chai is amazing.

[shopgirl26]

Thanks for all the recs! We ended up at Free State Brewery for lunch and then at Ingredient for dinner-both in Lawrence.

[Milt]

I love Free State. On our first trip, there were ten of us. We ranged in age from 8 to 63 with a native of South Africa and Mauritius in our party. Every one of us seemed to thoroughly enjoy what we ordered. I was impressed by that alone. The menu covers a wide range of tastes and apparently it is all very good. We have returned a few times on subsequent visits to Kansas and have been similarly pleased with each item on each trip - a rate experience indeed!

[shopgirl26]

It is always a faithful standby for sure-it's always good.

[amy_rc]

Some great recs no doubt, but no brew pubs. If you decide that is the route you want to take, I recommend Barley's Brewhaus at 119th and Quivira (a few minutes west) of your location. I really like the Buffalo Wrap, my brother-in-law LOVES the fish and chips (but I've never tried them). It is part of a local chain, but I think that the food is all made in house. They also have 99 beers on tap.

[FergMePleez]

Paddy O'Quigley's 119th and Roe.. Part of chain, but they have excellent brew pub style food.

[heatherkay]

I just did a quick Google Maps of the area, and this place looks interesting

Cassis KC (http://www.cassiskc.com/) -- another French bistro type place at 117th and Roe

[amyzan]

Yeah, I took my mom to Cassi for lunch on her birthday last year. Great food, good service, nice atmosphere. I imagine it'd be pricey for dinner, but maybe if you're in a different income bracket than me...

[heatherkay]

Sounds like you are looking for Yia Yia's EuroBistro, at 119th and Roe, about a mile west of Metcalf (http://www.kansascitymenus.com/yiayias/). Nice, but not too nice, with a range of price points. Nothing too exotic, but well-prepared. It is part of a chain, but it's a local chain

[shopgirl26]

I actually love Yia Yia's, but there's one close to where I live, so we eat there a lot. Have any of you tried Korma Sutra?

[zataar]

Korma Sutra is very good, but small.

[heatherkay]

I remember Ruchi, at College and Antioch, as being a little bigger. Also excellent Indian.

[SonyBob]

Isn't Roe east of Metcalf??
Bob

[heatherkay]

whoops -- yes it is

[Jakevol2]

If you don't mind spending a mint (even though it is totally worth it) Amour Brazillian Fiery Steakhouse is right there. It works out to be about $50 a head before tip but you won't leave hungry

[chileheadmike]

You're right in the middle of chain-hell but there are a few options
40 Sardines is at 119th and Roe.
Bristol
Spin Pizza
I really like Chosun at 127th and Metcalf for Korean