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Five exciting new restaurants opening in Kansas City

Stories by Kansas City Star journalists, with AI summarization

Five new restaurant openings transform Kansas City's dining scene. Common themes include diverse culinary options and unique dining concepts. A massive Mexican sports bar named Dos Lokos is opening on Westport Road. Guy's on Main, an "urban bodega" by Andrew Miller, launches in the Crossroads with a grab-and-go concept featuring snacks and a small bar.

Current State Coffee brings a vintage vibe to Shawnee, emphasizing community and high-quality coffee. Martin City Tavern and Terrace expands to the Crossroads, promising popular pizzas and rooftop dining. Finally, The Capital Grille and Yard House are heading to Johnson County. These openings offer fresh experiences to Kansas City residents.

Among the Easter specials is a lobster frittata with butter poached lobster tails, truffle hollandaise, asparagus and white cheddar hash browns. By Courtesy of The Capital Grille

NO. 1: FINE-DINING PLAZA RESTAURANT AND KC GRILL ARE COMING TO JOHNSON COUNTY

Developers have signed leases for two popular restaurants at a Johnson County site. | Published November 11, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

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A spicy jalapeno margarita and chicken tacos are on the menu. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 2: MASSIVE MEXICAN SPORTS BAR OPENS IN KANSAS CITY: ‘LEADING THE PATH’

There are plenty of sports bars in Kansas City and beyond to choose from. | Published November 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

Martin City Tavern sells pizza witha variety of toppings. By Jenna Thompson

NO. 3: POPULAR KC PIZZA AND BEER RESTAURANT OPENING ROOFTOP SPOT IN THE CROSSROADS

Martin City Brewing Co. | Published November 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

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Current State is opening in downtown Shawnee, potentially in January. Owner Josh Greenlee also owns Seleno Coffee in Overland Park.

NO. 4: NEW JOHNSON COUNTY CAFE COMING SOON, WITH VINTAGE VIBE. ‘THINK ‘70S SKI LODGE’

A new cafe is coming to Shawnee — bringing a vintage-style hangout to the growing Johnson County downtown area. | Published November 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

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Patrons dine inside Arthur Bryant’s, a longtime Kansas City barbecue restaurant that Miller has owned for the past two years. By Tammy Ljungblad

NO. 5: OWNER OF POPULAR KC RESTAURANTS LAUNCHING A BODEGA-STYLE MARKET, SMALL BAR

Andrew Miller keeps plenty busy. | Published November 18, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jenna Thompson

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.