My letter to the management of this establishment went unanswered and unaccounted for. Here it is so others don't make the same mistake I did by setting foot in the Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge:
I am writing to you as a bourbon lover and a Makers Mark Ambassador to tell you about my very disappointing experience at the Makers Mark Bourbon House & Lounge in Kansas City, MO.
My brother and I, accompanied by our wives, visited the Power and Light District location during the broadcast of the Kansas Jayhawks NCAA tournament game on the KC Live plaza. We happily found our way to some seats at the bar where three of the four of us ordered Mint Juleps. What the bartender brought us had little similarity to what a Julep should taste or even look like. What we received instead was a sickeningly sweet cocktail that was literally undrinkable! It was clear that there was no muddled mint and way too much simple syrup, the bourbon itself was unrecognizable. Upon notifying the bartender about our concerns he offered no apology, no offer to remake them and took no responsibility at all for them, saying "to each his own, we use a premix to make them".
If I were at a crappy college bar and ordered a Mint Julep, I would be the one at fault for that mistake!
However, in ordering one of the most basic and beloved bourbon cocktails from an establishment named for arguably the most well known bourbon around, I was appalled at the shameful level of the product and of the bartender. What a disgrace! It is quite obvious that the establishment is more interested in selling bad pre-mixed cocktails to unassuming college-aged patrons then living up to the reputation of the name on the awning. Needless to say, I won't plan on returning to your establishment the next time I'm in Kansas City. I also plan on sending a letter to Loretto, KY so that they are aware of your neglectful ambassadorship of their good name!
This is probably one of my favorite places in P&L. Â It just feels a little more grown up and I love their bar and patio area. Â I do believe I tried for the very first time a mint julip. Â One word - WOW! Â I'm not a huge bourbon/whiskey drinker but I could drink theirs all night long. Â Â They have a great happy hour.
Review Source:this restaurant rose to the occasion under very difficult circumstances. We had selected it as one of our conference lunch options, and there were 16 of us. we were 15 minutes late for our reservation, and had to be out within an hour. the manager and server were cordial and speedy and managed to get our food prompty and with no errors. Being at Maker's Mark, many of us ordered mint juleps or Manhattans, and all were tasty. the steak and mushroom gorgonzola soup was outstanding.
Review Source:I went there with two friends for restaurant week ($30 for 3 courses), so our experiences may be different than others.
Being at a Maker's Mark restaurant, I obviously ordered a mint julep... and was quite disappointed. First of all, it came in a lowball glass tumbler. At a regular restaurant, I wouldn't mind a mint julep coming in glass, but I would expect a BOURBON HOUSE to have silver or pewter cups. Secondly, it was obviously made with mint syrup, not fresh muddled mint. I wouldn't even expect that from a regular restaurant. In my opinion, a mint julep needs to be made with fresh mint. Thirdly, it was very very sweet. Not terrible, but I would have liked a stronger bourbon flavor. I was very disappointed. If you're going to list that first on your cocktail list, please make it better.
Anyway, on to the food! Between the three of us, we ordered everything on the restaurant week menu. The appetizers were all excellent. I had a mozzarella flatbread which was basically like a really fancy pizza, and my friends had a hummus trio and spinach artichoke dip. The dips came with pita slices, but there was way too much dip for the slices given. For the main course, I had salmon with potatoes and spinach. The spinach was raw which was alright, but I would have liked it to be slightly cooked. The salmon itself was good, but there was a maple-bourbon drizzle which did not complement the salmon nor the vegetables. One friend had an 8oz rib eye which had a serious amount of fat on it, but she seemed to enjoy it once she trimmed it. The other friend had chicken and waffles which he liked, but it came with a flavored (strawberry?) butter which he didn't like. The desserts were also excellent. I had a peanut butter brownie wrapped in phyllo. I think the phyllo was sort of gimmicky and unnecessary, but the brownie was amazing, so all is forgiven. My friends both had bread pudding which they really enjoyed.
Our waiter was very friendly and attentive, so that was a plus. My water glass was never empty, which I really appreciate.
The ambiance was a little weird. I hate places where the host stand is not at the entrance and you have to walk past other diners to get there. The lighting was also sort of odd. It was dark-ish, which is alright, but sort of an odd yellow dark. Maybe I'm being picky.
I probably won't go back, there are more interesting places in KC, but I'm glad I went once.
I went to Maker's Mark on October 16, 2012 as part of a large group (50 people). Â We all received the same salad, and had a choice of 4 different entrees. Â I chose the 10 oz. Angus Steak. Â My steak was cooked perfectly (rare), and the salad, entree, and blueberry cheesecake dessert was delicious. Â The wait staff was very pleasant and brought and cleared the food, and replaced the drinks very quickly. Â I was pleasantly surprised. Â if I ever go back to KC again, I would def go back.
Review Source:Was in town for a conference & we wanted to hit up the Power & Light District we had heard so much about. Our last night on a Friday seemed the perfect time to do it.
Honestly, we came here because it was the closest door to where the cab dropped us off at the curb. We walked in & were all immediately struck by the decor & ambiance. It's a beautiful spot.
Hostess & server were extremely friendly & prompt. In fact, we were especially grateful to the server for not being a dick when we asked him what other spots were in the area. We knew it was a potential conflict of interest, but not only was he cool about it-he even asked coworkers for suggestions too. We showed our appreciation in his tip.
They had a guy singing with a guitar & he had a decent voice. The bar was packed, and since we had a large group, we chose to have our drinks at a table.
Now why 2 stars off? The actual drinks were awful. The Cosmos were $9 & an additional $4 for Kettle One. That in itself is ridiculous, but they were way too sweet & syrupy. Another friend had a whiskey & Coke, and it was extremely weak for the $9 they charged. Now none of us mind paying money for a GOOD drink, but not for a weak one.
I've been to Maker's Mark twice now, although truthfully it wasn't on my hot list of places to try when I moved here. Both times, I've been invited to private functions here.
The first party was held by my loft management company in a small room right off the bar and entrance area. The venue provided an appetizer buffet and supposedly, waitstaff. The munchies were decent, bruschetta, little seafood tater tot things, shrimp... Nice happy hour nibbles and free. The table service was very iffy. I eventually wandered off to the bar to order both my drinks that evening. I tried their $5 sangria special and it was quite good. I left the party glad to have tried MM, but glad I didn't have to do it entirely on my own dime.
Party two was a Corporate VIP party on the terrace during a Friday night show at Power & Light. We were greeted at the door and a waiter came over almost immediately to take drink orders from my group. It wasn't hard to figure out why, since the host told us we were free to order anything off the menu all evening. The hosting company must have spent a fortune. There was also a buffet with munchies, a beef bruschetta and a traditional bruschetta. My table ordered crab cakes and artichoke dip to add some vegetarian/pescetarian variety. Both were very good. Then the munchies on the table were restocked with the seafood tots, some cheese dip and more bruschetta. We also ordered a chocolate dessert to share and it was superb. Super rich.
We continued to have excellent service throughout the evening. Our top shelf cocktails were refilled almost before we could realize our drinks had run out. We ordered french fries randomly later in the night and they came out hot and crispy and perfect for the moment.
I can't be free-loading VIP all the time, but when I can, Maker's Mark is the place to be!
So, while I was not overly impressed with the service we got here, I can excuse it because it was half price steak night, which is a good deal, and the only reason I'd come back here. Â The place gets pretty crowded on Tuesday nights because of the special. Â
I really enjoyed the appetizers we shared between the four of us. Â We got the bacon wrapped shrimp and the spinach and artichoke dip. Â Both were excellent and saved us from starving. Â It took forever for our server to even take our order and then even longer for the food to come out. Â
But, I was happy my steak was cooked the way I ordered it. Â I splurged and got the 12 oz-er Louisiana style. Â Yes, I'm a pig, but no, I didn't eat it all. Â I took half home for dinner the following night. Â It was just as good the second time around. Â My only real complaint is that the shrimp that came on top of the steak (with Louisiana style) were the tiny ones. Â I would have preferred three big shrimp as opposed to the small ones. Â I think the lesson to be learned is that the steak would have been just as good without any additional toppings. Â
Two others at our table got 12 oz steaks also, and our friend who is not as steak obsessed as the rest of us got the chorizo flat bread and a bowl of soup. Â She said both were good.
The end.
The food was good (probably three star) but the service was excellent. We both ordered burgers and fries. The burger was just a pre-formed patty but it was definitely grilled and the toppings were good. The fries were very good - fresh and crispy.
Our server was awesome. She had a great personality and she was always there when we needed her (and not when we didn't - which can be even more important sometimes).
I will go back here next time I'm at P&L and try the dinner entrees.
Due to a Groupon offer, my husband and I visited the Power & Light district and had the opportunity to eat here. Â For starters an appetizer of bruschetta with sausage on top was delivered to our table. Â I had never had anything like it. Â The sausage was almost minced and served in a gravy of some sort. Â I am sorry to say that it reminded me more of Gravy Train dog food.
My favorite course, black bean chipotle soup was brought next. Â I really enjoyed that kick of flavor.
Finally, the main course of FATTY pork ribs was served with a mango sauce...very different, once again. Â The sides consisted of THREE sweet potato wedges that were still a bit firm, crunchy and not completely cooked with a side of 2 bites of broccoli in a cheese sauce. Â When I looked at their menu to familiarize myself with it, I did not see any of the selections that we were served on with the Groupon offer. Â I am beginning to wonder if the restaurant served us sub-standard selections to save money. Â Nevertheless, I am glad to have had the opportunity to visit the restaurant. Â Our server and server of wine pairings were very friendly and personable, however, they were not very knowledgeable about the menu or up-coming events. Â When asked questions they were filled with phrases like, "I'm not sure, but I think it is something like...." Thankfully, we were given a flyer on the upcoming events that corrected some of the info. they had given us.
My husband and I had dinner here for a "date night" - and while the food was good, and the service was GREAT - I still think it's overpriced.
You can eat at a more "boutique local" high-end restaurant for the same price, and not have to deal with the power and light crowd. Â
I think the atmosphere was strange as well, not very intimate. Â
I almost feel like this is a better "business dinner and cocktails" sort of place.
We are going to go back and try the Wed. night tasting menu in about a week . . . so I'll update after we do that. ;-)
The food was really good - we tried a little bit of everything. Â Crab cakes, tenderloin flatbread, shrimp dumplings, etc. Â
The bartenders poured great drinks -try the raspberry martini for a girlie drink, or a Makers and Ginger for something a little less fussy. Â
The atmosphere was nice- and the tv kept the guys' attention. P&L seems a little strange of a place for this kind of place. Â I'm not sure people who are trolling for dates will bring look in a place that caters to an older audience.
WARNING! Â VIP HAPPY HOUR DRAWING SCAM!
Went here for another event, and there was a place to sign up for a drawing of a free happy hour.  I was really excited when they called and told me I had "won;" they said I would drink for FREE for two hours, and scheduled a date for me to come in.  They said to expect an email with details.  About 1 week later I got the email  and saw that it only worked if I had a certain number of friends come and check in under my name. Â
On top of this, the other friends that were with me that also signed up were called and told that they had also "won" the drawing. Â This is nothing more than a scam to get you to bring people in. Â
NOT A PRIZE DRAWING. Â JUST A SIGN UP FOR A SCAM.
I've been here a few times at different times of the day on different days of the week. Â I've sat at the bar in the afternoon, I've sat in the bar area for happy hours, and I've had dinner in the dining room several times as well. Â The staff has always been accommodating. Â The cocktail menu has some variety and I've tried several martinis. Â On my last visit, I picked out my favorite bottle of sparkling wine and was told they didn't have it in stock. Â What?! Â I ordered a glass of Prosecco instead.
In my experience, the steaks are above average, but the side dishes are often over salted. Â Since I have always ordered a steak when I visit, I don't have first-hand knowledge about other main course menu items. Â However, on my last visit several members of our party tried other things and weren't pleased with the results. Â I'll be sticking with the steak.
Overall, the steaks are good, the drinks are good (if they have them), but I think it's a little overpriced. Â I spent $78 before tip on my last visit for: Â Roman salad, Filet Oscar, side of Mac & Cheese, glass of Prosecco, and cup of coffee.
Five of us had dinner at Maker's Mark this past weekend, and the feelings were mixed. Â It was my friend's birthday and she was so excited to see they had her favorite champagne on the menu so we ordered a bottle. Â The server comes back, and instead of apologizing for being out of the champagne, she simply says, "we're all out, is there something else you want". Â She was just very abrupt with the delivery.
Foodwise, 2 of us had steaks and enjoyed them. Â The other 3 were disappointed with their food. Â Complaints: dry salmon, not enough scallops, overdone burger where even the bun was burnt. Â We all also felt the food was over-salted. Â
At the end of the night, the waitress redeemed herself and brought us a whole tray of dessert at no cost. Â Bread pudding and strawberry cheesecake were both to die for!
Our server was training a young male server, and we all agreed he was better and more attentive than she was. Â We wished he was the one getting the whole tip.
Went here for a business dinner for about 45 people. Â The room we were in (in the back) was so cold we were holding the tealights for warmth. Â Service was also bad and very, very slow. Â For instance, our appetizer plates were taken away before the bread even came, not all our tables received bread, and then an hour later, someone in our party had to ask if our food was ready. Â When the food did come, it was cold. Â The salmon I had wasn't anything worth writing home about, but perhaps that's what I get for trying salmon in Kansas City, MO. Â Our server was inattentive to empty drinks and we had to ask several times for refills for water.
I wouldn't suggest coming here for large or small parties if the service remains bad.
$22 for a modified mojito: $11 base, +$2 for Bacardi Limon, +$9 for Chambord.
$14 Negroni: $6 Gin, $8 Campari.
If it wasn't for our superbly pleasant and efficient waitress, this establishment would have received 1 star. These upcharges are ridiculous for this place. That mojito was knocked down to $13 thanks to our waitress. You can purchase Campari for $35 at the most. $14 for a Negroni is outrageous especially when it lacks the final touch of an orange peel.
Lesson to be learned: don't go off menu. You will be ripped off. And if you do go off menu, provide the bartending staff very thorough instructions because they don't know the classics well.
I'm not a bourbon aficando but Maker's Mark hit the spot nicely. With an outrageously long list of bourbons to choose from, I can safely say if you don't find something to whet your whistle, you weren't trying hard enough.
I tried a basic Manhattan and it was amazing. So amazing I had two of them. I have not tried the food yet. When I stopped in it was in the middle of one of those free concerts and it was pretty late so the dining room was closed but the lounge was still going strong.
When I have a chance to make it back to K.C. I know Marker's Mark for dinner is on the list.
This is the second time I have visited this establishment & I must say the first visit was better. Â Both times I visited were on a Tuesday night which is half priced steaks (which was great), if the steaks had been better... Â The first visit I had a bone in rib eye, this week I had the large fillet... Â The rib eye was much better that the fillet (fillet was dry and Flavorless). Â The service was moderate (we ate at the bar), but our drinks were always full and the bartender was very friendly and delt with three mens harassment in stride & even gave a little back when we needed it. Â The decor is very nice and I will return, I just hope the food is better the third time...
Cheers!
We stopped here for a drink after dinner in the power and light district and it was a great spot to hang out and listen to the live music while we sipped on our drinks.
The atmosphere was nice and the bar tenders were very attentive. Â I'm not a bourbon drinker but the options were endless for those that do. Â Great spot to either start or end the night.
My first KCMO dining experience happened to be late on a Sunday night so we trusted our cabbie to take us someplace where we could get a bite to eat. Power & Light district. Obvious choice for me, as a Makers Mark Ambassador is the Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge!
It was really too late for me to eat. So I tried to keep it light. Maker's Mark helped me out by having the biggest bowl of Baked Potato Bacon Soup I've ever seen before in my life. They also had a tangy glass of white wine (can't remember whether it was a P.G. or a S.B. but it sure was tasty!). I had to rise 'n' shine at the crack 'o' dawn to get to the conference sessions the next day so I skipped the bourbon but they had a zillion to choose from.
Everything was on point here: service, food, atmosphere, even the piped in music. I truly wish I could have returned to have a more filling dinner on another night. But you know how conferences are. Group activities set in... You're unable to do your own thang... But I'm a fan of this spot and hope to encounter another one in another city someday.
Ok, so maybe I'm harsh, but whatever. Â I was going to give them 1 star, but they get props for being one of the only place at Power and Light without a cover charge.
We went there with a group for some post-wedding reception merriment. Â Maybe the food is great or something, but we were there to drink....and spend a lot of money I guess. Â
Ok, I get it.  I ordered a shot that was straight booze, but seriously?!  $8?!  Maybe I'm spoiled, but that's steep.  It's not like I ordered Grey Goose.  And when the bartender told me how much a shot of Absolut would be, I responded with a "Seriously?!".  She looked at me like I was a low-class idiot.  Ok, biotch, I have plenty of money to spend, but $8 for a shot is freaking ridiculous.  After buying one for myself and two others for a couple of friends, I could have bought a freaking bottle...and  without the attitude.
Scrolling down through the reviews I am bummed that I passed on the Mac n' Cheese and bread pudding, and concur wholeheartedly with the decor and the music.
I've been here twice as its a buddy's fav, and while not disappointed per se, my mediocre expectations were underwhelmed.
Save for the surf and turf appetizer! Definitely nice, Ahi Tuna, an avocado pulp, beef carpaccio style beef tenderloin with capers and parmesan was delish.
I had a fillet each time, the first evening ours got confused, mine underdone, his overdone...last night the meat was excellent, but I was served the wrong sides!
(On a side note, our party of six sat for about 8 minutes waiting on a server after being seated. I flagged a waitress down and she said she'd go find our server-and then showed back up about two minutes later saying that she would be handing our table...hmmm not sure where the breakdown was, but it is indicative of their confusion.)
From the drinks side of the house, on visit #1, some martinis were confused-no harm no foul they remedied the situation. On visit #2, I enjoyed some bourbon, mmmm nice, straight up and then after having a conversation about Manifesto opted for a Mint Julep. (what was I thinking) My drink arrived quickly, bourbon with a swig of powdered sugar covered Mint sticking up from it. No muddling, just bourbon, ice and a small tree.
Now sipping bourbon, smoking cigars and enjoying the patio are definitely sweet here the overall experience is driving me somewhere else.
If I were a bottle of Maker's Mark, this is where I would want to end up.
The decor is classic modern, the colors no doubt set after the hue of the beverage itself - warm orange lighting with a soft beige stone bar floating like a raft of ice on a hot day.
The food compliments their bourbon and I didn't find a thing that wasn't worthy of savoring over with a fresh and cool beverage. It's like someone gave the designer a bottle of Maker's Mark and said "Here, design a restaurant around this."
Well done.
And if I were that bottle and this was the restaurant I ended up in - I would hope to be ordered in a Mint Julep: Devine!
First of all, the decor is garish. It's like an orange explosion in there.
Next, the menu is very plain. Chicken, fish, steak, potatoes. Thats about it.
The seating is awkward and sort of cramped as well.
We really didn't have high expectations after arriving here for dinner during restaurant week.
We were pleasantly surprised. Their meat was wonderfully cooked, and their sauces were subtle and delicious.
And where 801 chop house cooked up a pathetic micro cupcake for their KC restaurant week desert , Makers Mark served up a regular serving of their chocolate bread pudding that was incredible.
And after a $25 pre fix dinner, they gave us a $10 gift card each to return. That's a restaurant that wants your service.
Their prices are not obscene either. Everything seemed very reasonable(unless you look at the bourbon menu).
We will certainly try to return here. They really did strive to earn our business in restaurant week and they did it with great food at good prices.
Go here only for their delicious side of Maker's Mark mac n' cheese ($7). Simply perfect. Other than drooling over their mac n' cheese, I found Maker's Mark to be slightly disappointing. The prices are too high for the quality of food.
I decided to give Maker's Mark a try for the Kansas City Restaurant Week deal. They were not my first, second, or even third choice but I was crunched on time and could only squeeze in an early evening 4 pm dinner. Other restaurants participating in the KCRW didn't start serving dinner until 5 pm, so I had to fall back on Maker's Mark as my last resort.
First, not a single soul in sight. Place was EMPTY. Awkwardly empty. Granted it was early, but there are *always* people in the P and L district. Surely someone--anyone!--would be eating or drinking at Maker's Mark.
Secondly, the music was way too loud. Playing Death Cab for Cutie at an "upscale" steakhouse (which, I love Death Cab, don't get me wrong...). You couldn't hear yourself even speak to someone sitting directly across from you. Too loud.
Thirdly, although the food was decent, it was nothing worth the prices listed on the menu. Even participating in Kansas City Restaurant Week, the total bill was an outrageous amount. Two meals for $30 a pop. Ok, no biggie. Then add in a glass of wine and 2 side orders, and you're looking at a pretty hefty amount. Not worth it when there are better places in town. I ordered the Grilled Whiskey Salmon which tasted more like pancakes from the Bourbon syrup smeared atop the fish. My friend ordered their KC Strip which he liked, not loved.
I did enjoy their Chocolate Chunk Bread Pudding for dessert though. Oh man, so good. Warm, sweet, and moist with layers of delicious bread pudding. I also enjoyed our service. Our server was very friendly and attentive. And of course, the mac n' cheese. Oh wow, total delish. I'm stuffing my face full of my cheesy goodness leftovers right now.
Maker's and Diet? Â My life in a glass, as my friend says. Â Yessir.
Love the look of this lounge - dim lighting, cozy booths, large bar area. Â When we came in on a Friday night, they had a pretty good acoustic gutarist performing. Â Although the place was pretty empty, he was singing his little heart out. Props for the dedication and enthusiasm! Â
The waitress was a sweetheart - although I was momentarily convinced that she was going to throw down 'cuz she questioned if I was her bf's ex. Â Ummmm, no. Â
Maybe there's a more pretentious vibe here than other bars in KC, but I totally loved it! Â $6 makers drinks? Â Definitely a way to my heart, for sure! Â GIve it some love, people.
Oh where to start....I had high hopes for this place. Â Being that it's a Maker's Mark branded place in such a hyped up area....you'd really think they would bring their 'A Game.'
Instead, what I found was a half empty bar on a Saturday night at 10:30 PM. Â Limited drink menu, HORRIBLE service, and over priced drinks. Â I went with a bourbon fan, myself not so much, and he ordered one of their flights while I ordered the Sex and the City Martini. Â The martini I could have crafted at home with a blindfold. Â I found myself at times struggling to swallow my hot pink $11 drink. Â My companion found himself with $16 of bourbon that he claims was sub-par.
Let's just say, next time, we'll skip it.
I took a group of clients to this restaurant for dinner. Â The night we went, AC/DC was playing at the Sprint Center, so it was pretty crowded with pre-concert clientele. Â I made a reservation that day, and even added to the reservation, which they were able to accommodate very easily. Â When we arrived (a few minutes early), we only had to wait a few minutes to get seated. Â And because of the pre-concert crowd mentioned above, we were seated in a more secluded table (closed off by curtains) that looked out at the Power and Light stage. Â
They have an extensive bourbon list as well as a decent wine list. Â We ordered a few bottles of wine for the table as well as a couple appetizers (onion loaf and beef skewers). Â The beef was very good, but the onion loaf seemed a little bland to me. Â Dinner was OK...my steak (filet) was good, though my food was only lukewarm. Â Others at the table mentioned that their food seemed cold as well. Â My guess is that they tried to time all the dishes together, but didn't adequately keep the food that was done warm enough.
A couple people at our table ordered dessert, and they seemed to enjoy it. Â Decor is very contemporary, music was pretty loud...could be difficult to carry on a conversation, especially if in a larger group. Â Service was average to above average, nothing really special there. Â Would I go back again? Â Maybe...though there are plenty of other places to eat at in Power and Light, places that I like better. Â I wouldn't necessarily rule this place out in the future, but there was nothing special about this place that would make me eager to return.
I wasn't expecting this place to be expensive because it looks more like a trendy bar than an upscale restaurant. It is extremely loud here because it's really crowded and they have bar and there is music blasting outside. I had some fish here and it was pretty good.
A huge complaint though that I have is that I ordered like 10 bottled bud lights and they were all barely chilled. It became room temperature after about 2 mins. We kept telling the waitress that they needed to put some of the beers on ice and they finally came through on like the last two beers that we got.
the good: Â their drinks are pretty decent. Â On the P&L Sundae Fundae bar hopping tour, their bloody mary's are pretty solid.
The bad: Â I've only eaten dinner here once so maybe should give it another shot but all 4 of us weren't too impressed with anything we had. Â Average to below average overall. Â Staff was adequate.
Seems like it's in the wrong location in the P&L...it's surrounded by mostly bars and in the summer right next to the live music stage.  Seems like they would have been better suited down the street by Bristol as I don't know anyone that's heading  to Maker's Mark to drink for the night.
I haven't been in for dinner, but I have sat at the bar a few times. Â I have mixed feelings about it. Â Being a whiskey fanatic, I think the bourbon selection is beyond fantastic. Â I'd like to know what they're doing and how they're stocking so many items that are next to impossible for other KC institutions to get. Â I love the way the Bourbon menu is set up. Â It's easy to read and easy to assemble your own flight. Â This place is to Bourbon what Flying Saucer is to beer. Â
Unfortunately, it's downhill from there. Â The service can be good, but it's inconsistent. Â The worst experience I had involved something that they should be known for. Â On their cocktail menu, they advertise a Mint Julep. Â This is one of the great if not the greatest Bourbon cocktail ever created. Â It's simple to make, yet needs to follow a definite procedure and method for it to be correct. Â My girlfriend ordered it, and I was curious if they'd actually make it right. Â It was worse than I could have imagined. Â The bartender filled a glass with ice, turned around and pulled a spicket which dumped some mysterious mixture from a faucet into the glass. Â I was amazed that a place named "Makers Mark" would make such a chincy, fake, premixed cocktail. Â It's really not that hard to use good crushed ice, bourbon, fresh mint leaves, and homemade simple syrup. Â And for $9? What a shame.
OMG! They have the BEST Filet Mignon I have EVER TASTED in my ENTIRE LIFE! Â Seriously. I've been to many steak houses and this by far, was THE best!
Great fun atmosphere. The wait staff was absolutely friendly and accommodating. I had called in to make a reservation for a party of 8 but they told me they only had seating at the high tables in the bar section. Bummer! But I accepted. When we got there, all the tables at the bar were all full and I was like, wtf? I thought they reserved a table for us. Then the hostess tells us another table opened up and they bring us to a nice private room with a view of the Kansas City Live stage (outside) with a sliding door to its own private outdoor patio in the heart of the Power & Light District.
I've been to Kansas City twice and this is already one of my favorite restaurants in the city! LOVE IT!
We stayed in downtown Kansas City last May and spent a lot of time in the P&L. Â We ate here on the last night of our visit.
The restaurant was not busy at all so it was nice to have a nice slow dinner and good conversation. Â The decor is, as has been said before, sleek and modern yet really comfortable.
Our server was very attentive and brought the drinks quickly from the bar. Â But the bottle of wine was very slow to arrive. Â I had finished two Black Russians before the bottle of wine finally made it.
The food was awesome! Â We started off with the Caputo Crusted Calamari ($9-Traditional, tender and crisp, served with a lemon dill aioli and Maker's marinara). Â The breading was very light and crispy and the calamari had the perfect texture. Â The sauces were both very flavorful without overpowering the calamari.
Also on the table was the Seared Ahi Tuna ($13-Seared Ahi Tuna served on a bed of crispy lettuce mix, sprouts, avocado, and golden tomatoes with a sweet citrus dressing). Â My friend really liked the tuna, but thought the rest of the salad was missing something.
The Whiskey Salmon ($22-Bourbon glazed Salmon, plank roasted with baby red potatoes and sautéed spinach) was incredible.  The salmon was cooked to perfection--not dry and not undercooked.
The favorite entree of the night, though, was the Seared Day Boat Scallops ($25-Fresh seared scallops, surrounded by potato puree, sugar snap peas, melted leaks and orange portions in a pancetta vermouth burre blanc). Â I'm a big fan of scallops but it's not often you can find large scallops cooked right. Â These were firm and so buttery! Â Everyone wished they had ordered this dish!
When the server told us that they had Mango Passion Fruit Cheesecake, we decided to order a slice. Â HEAVEN. Â So often, with flavored cheescake, you really only get a hint of flavor. Â With this, there was a really delicious puree mixed right in with the cheesecake. Â If it's on the menu, it's a must!
I dunno, this place didn't really do it for me.
My GM took me out my last night in town before I moved and this was one of our stops- it wasn't very memorable aside from our great Bartender (mark?)
She did, however, force me to try the "cheesy grits" since I was moving to the South...and they were good...mainly 'cus it was a whole lotta cheese!
Their menu didn't impress and I left unsatisfied (food/delicious wise).
Just hearing the name I expected a old south themed restaurant with girls serving whisky is daisy duke shorts. Â Fortunately my brother-in-law had already been to one in LA and encouraged me to go. Â We had a drink in the bar, which seemed a little small for an establishment that has alcohol for a name. Â The decor is surprisingly sleek and modern. Â The one thing I would change is to turn down the lights in the bar area. Â The restaurant was darker and also had a sleek feel. Â I was impressed by the size of the wine list, since I probably won't be partaking in their namesake.
The menu here is American, but with a southern twist, meaning fried and blackened items. Â I had an amazing lobster tail and a really great caesar. Â I had a bite of my girlfriend's beef fillet, which was crusted with salt and incredibly tender. Â I would have loved to try dessert, but I was just too full. Â I noticed they had beignet's, but also noticed that the table next to us sent their beignet's back to the kitchen for being too dry.
Over all, I like the sophisticated feel. Â I would be interested in going back to try a lunch item, mainly the chicken sandwich.
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