OpenTable says soccer fans should visit these KC spots. Do you agree?
Restaurant reservation and review website OpenTable says these restaurants and bars should be on visitors’ radars when they come to Kansas City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
OpenTable’s latest ranking includes 11 spots, ranging from areas by the Country Club Plaza to the Power & Light District and Union Station, which is near the site of the World Cup Fan Fest on the lawn outside The National World War I Museum and Memorial.
“Home to one of America’s most fiercely debated barbecue traditions, a thriving steakhouse scene, and a restaurant community that punches well above the city’s weight, KC has long been a serious dining destination for those in the know,” OpenTable said in the ranking. “Now, with Kansas City stadium confirmed as a host venue for the 2026 summer of soccer, the city is preparing to welcome the world — and its food and drink scene is more than ready for the occasion.”
Their guide says it includes the best restaurants near the action, patios for international soccer and watch party locations for the global tournament’s biggest moments. Here’s a look at what OpenTable highlights for the summer.
Where soccer fans should visit in Kansas City this summer according to OpenTable
OpenTable’s recommendations do not stray far from city limits. Six of the 11 spots chosen have locations near the Country Club Plaza, and only one is set in Kansas, located in Overland Park. Three are also national chains:
- 801 Chophouse, 71 E. 14th St. (also has a location in Leawood)
- Café Trio, 4558 Main St.
- Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 4686 Broadway Blvd. (also has locations in Zona Rosa and Lee’s Summit)
- Fern Bar, 2041 Broadway Blvd.
- Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue, 4747 Wyandotte St. (also has locations near Union Station, Martin City, Lee’s Summit, Lenexa and Overland Park)
- Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, 222 W. 47th St.
- Gram & Dun, 600 Ward Parkway (also has a location inside Argosy Casino & Hotel in Riverside)
- Maggiano’s Little Italy, 7025 W. 135th St., Overland Park
- Pierpont’s at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road
- Stock Hill, 4800 Main St.
- The Westside Local, 1663 Summit St.
Each restaurant and bar selected has a combined user review rating of over 4 stars. Places like 801 Chophouse were selected for potential pre-match dinners and post-game celebrations, while a spot like Fogo de Chão’s Brazilian roots made it a must for visitors, according to OpenTable.
The Westside Local and Fern Bar were highlighted for their neighborhood atmospheres, and Pierpont’s location inside Union Station makes it a standout destination since it’s a 10-minute walk away from the fan fest.
Do you agree with OpenTable’s list? Where should incoming World Cup travelers visit while they’re in Kansas City? Let us know at kcq@kcstar.com.
This story was originally published April 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM.
