Independence Originals



Applebee’s

Real burgers, made fresh to order, sliders, steaks, salads. Kids meals with drink $.99 on Mondays. “It’s a whole new neighborhood”.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $8.00-$15.00

Hours:  Mon - Thurs 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.,
             Fri & Sat 10:30 a.m. - midnight,
             Sun 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Seating: 185
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

18801 E. 39 Street   Map It
(816) 795-7799

www.applebees.com



Bob Evan’s Restaurant

Providing homestyle hospitality with delicious and filling meals. Enjoy the Rise & Shine, 3-egg omelets, or stacked pancakes for breakfast; Big Farm Salads, Knife & Fork sandwiches at lunchtime, and country fried steak, chick ‘n noodles or slowed roasted dinners.

Cuisine: American home cooking
Price Range: $5.00-$10.99

Hours: Daily 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Seating: 178
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

17620 E. 39th Street S  Map It
(816) 350-0525

www.bobevans.com



Buffalo Wild Wings

wings, beer and sports

Cuisine: BBQ, Cajun, American
Price Range: $5.00-$13.00

Hours: Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.,
            Sun 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Seating: 180
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

20110 E. Jackson Drive  Map It
(816) 795-6200

www.buffalowildwings.com



Chili’s Grill & Bar

Favorites include sizzling hot fajitas, quesadillas, steaks, chicken, 3-D salads, healthy lifestyle Guiltless Grill. “Pepper in Some Fun”.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $7.00-$13.00

Hours: Sun - Thurs 10:45 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., 
            Fri & Sat 10:45 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Seating: 221
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

18900 E. 39th Street  Map It
(816) 795-0100

www.chilis.com



Corner Café

Chicken fried steak, award-winning biscuits and gravy, huge hot fresh cinnamon rolls, cream pies. Family owned, home cookin’.

Cuisine: American Home Cooking
Price Range: $5.00-$15.00

Hours: Daily 5 a.m.-10 p.m.,
            Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

Seating: 220
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

4215 S. Little Blue Pkwy  Map It
(816) 350-7000

www.thecornercafe.com



Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Named “Best Family Restaurant” for 19th consecutive year by Consumers Choice in Chains. Breakfasts are made special with fried apples or hashbrown casserole. Homestyle favorites include meatloaf, chicken ‘n dumplin’s, signature biscuits. The authentic country retail store is fun to shop and offers many unique gifts.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $6.99-$8.99

Hours: Sun - Thurs 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Fri & Sat 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Seating: 206
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

4110 S. Lee’s Summit Rd  Map It
(816) 350-7000

www.crackerbarrel.com



Denny’s Restaurant

Best known for breakfast 24 hours a day, especially the Original Grand Slam and Meat Lovers Breakfast. Low-Fat Fit Fare for health conscious guests.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $5.95-$13.95

Hours: 24 hours a day

Seating: 120
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

3939 S. Noland Rd  Map It
(816) 836-2255

www.dennys.com



Fazoli’s Restaurant

From oven-baked Submarino sandwiches and unlimited piping hot breadsticks to classic pastas, pizzas and salads, Fazoli’s is fast, fresh, Italian.

Cuisine: Italian
Price Range: $2.49-$8.79

Hours: Sun - Thurs 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Fri & Sat 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Seating: 170
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

19008 E. 39th Street S  Map It
(816) 795-0063

www.fazolis.com



54th Street Grill & Bar

Chosen “Restauranteur of the Year” for 2009 by Missouri Restaurant Assn. Favorites are “Street” steaks, slow cooked baby back ribs, an incredible variety of salads and sandwiches, including the “Mile High” biggie burger and world famous “Gringo” dip, plus ice cold libations.

Cuisine: American casual
Price Range: $5.89-$15.99

Hours: Sun - Thurs 11 am. - 12 midnight,
            Fri - Sat 11 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Seating: 195
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

18700 E. 38th Terrace S  Map It
(816) 795-7077

www.54th.net



Fuddruckers

A Shrine to the Burger Arts and place to find the “World’s Greatest Hamburgers”, fresh ground beef, made from scratch buns, farm fresh produce used daily, plus all the fixings.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $7.00-$11.00

Hours: Sun - Thurs 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.,
            Fri - Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Seating: 200
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

4400 S. Noland Rd  Map It
(816) 478-1353

www.fuddruckers.com



Hereford House Restaurant

Aged, hand-cut, savory, succulent and sizzling steaks, outstanding wine selections, seafood, prime rib, chops and innovative side dishes with a creative flair are what have kept Hereford House a Kansas City tradition for over 50 years.

Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price Range: $6.95-$38.95

Hours: Sun - Thurs 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.,
            Fri 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Sat 12 - 10 p.m.

Seating: 285
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

19721 E. Jackson Drive  Map It
(816) 795-9200

www.herefordhouse.com



Hometown Buffet

Enjoy homemade soups, delicious salads and fresh baked breads.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $5.99-$12.00

Hours: Sun - Thurs 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.,
            Fri 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.,
            Sat 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.,
            Sun 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Seating: 333
Banquet Space: Yes, Max Capacity: 55
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

13720 E. 40 Hwy  Map It
(816) 478-1012

www.oldcountrybuffet.com



Hooters

A wide variety of sandwiches, hamburgers, seafood and “nearly famous” wings.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $6.00-$15.00

Hours: Mon - Thurs 11 a.m. - midnight,
            Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.,
            Sun 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Seating: 159
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

19850 E Valleyview Pkwy Map It
(816) 478-8832

www.hooters.com



I-Hop

Best known for award-winning pancakes, omelets, and other breakfast specialties, a wide variety of affordable lunch and dinner items are also offered. Kids under 12 eat free everyday from 4-10 p.m. “Come hungry. Leave Happy.”

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $6.00-$15.00

Hours: Open 24 hours a day

Seating: 178
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

20100 E. Valley View Circle  Map It
(816) 795-8787

www.ihop.com



Islamorada Fish Company

Menu selections showcase bold flavors based around original fish dishes with an expanded menu of great steaks, hickory-fried rotisserie chicken and exotic appetizers. While dining, enjoy the 13,000 gallon saltwater aquarium or the 12-ft fireplace or relax on the patio overlooking an 18-acre lake.

Cuisine: Seafood
Price Range: $7.95-$29.95

Hours: Mon - Sat 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.,
            Sun 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Seating: 325 in restaurant and 150 on patio
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

18001 Bass Pro Drive  Map It
(816) 795-4200

www.fishcompany.com



Joe’s Crab Shack

Varied menu of seafood (steampots), salads, burgers and sandwiches, steaks, chicken, and beverages in a carefree, beach and waterside atmosphere. Fun birthday or anniversary celebrations.

Cuisine: Seafood
Price Range: $7.99-$34.00

Hours: Sun - Thurs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Fri - Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Seating: 236
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

20001 E. Jackson Drive  Map It
(816) 795-5533

www.joescrabshack.com



Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

Fresh seafood, meats, and vegetables are chopped, grilled and stir-fried before your eyes. A great selection of sushi is also available.

Cuisine: Japanese Steakhouse
Price Range: $13.00-$20.00

Hours: Mon - Thurs 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.,
            Fri & Sat 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.,
            Sun 12 noon - 9 p.m.

Seating: 172
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

19800 E. Valley View Pkwy  Map It
(816) 795-6808




Logan’s Roadhouse

Known for great hand-cut mesquite-grilled steaks and chicken, fresh ground steakburgers, baby-back ribs, specialty salads, ice-cold longnecks, mouthwatering, made-from-scratch yeast rolls and bottomless buckets of in-shell peanuts.

Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price Range: $5.95-$24.95

Hours: Sun - Thurs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Fri - Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Seating: 280
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

19401 E. 39th Street S  Map It
(816) 795-7925

www.logansroadhouse.com



Longhorn Steakhouse

Hand-cut, hand-seasoned premium steaks, thick and juicy burgers, fresh salads, and tempting desserts are all a part of the delicious, legendary Western fare at Longhorn.

Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price Range: $8.00-$15.00

Hours: Sun - Thurs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Fri - Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Seating: 206
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

17800 39th Street  Map It
(816) 373-0716

www.longhornsteakhouse.com



O’Charley’s Restaurant

Incredible, soft, out-of-the-oven rolls, freshly prepared steaks grilled to perfection, seafood, chicken, sandwiches, signature soups and salads, and desserts are part of the “Good Food, Great Times” at O’Charley’s. Kids, 10 and under, e at free.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $6.99-$17.99

Hours: Mon - Thurs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.,
            Sun 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Seating: 274
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

20220 E. Jackson Drive  Map It
(816) 795-0253

www.ocharleys.com



Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Enjoy unlimited fresh-baked garlic breadsticks, garden fresh salads, filled pastas, pizza, chicken, beef and seafood dishes, and complement the meal with the perfect wine. Remember “When you’re here, you’re family.”

Cuisine: Italian
Price Range: $9.99-$20.95

Hours: Sun - Thurs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Seating: 365
Banquet Space: Yes, Max Capacity: 40
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

13910 E. 40 Hwy  Map It
(816) 373-0411

www.olivegarden.com



On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

Experience traditional Mexican favorites and mesquite-grilled specialties served in a bold engaging atmosphere.

Cuisine: Mexican
Price Range: $6.99-$14.00

Hours: Mon - Thurs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Seating: 250
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

19921 E. Jackson Drive  Map It
(816) 795-6198

www.ontheborder.com



Outback Steakhouse

Inspired by the adventurous spirit of Australia the menu is bursting with innovative new creations, classic favorites and lower prices. Discover enticing new creations like the savory pepper mill steak, grilled chicken, fish and crab stuffed juicy steaks.

Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price Range: $9.95 - $24.95

Hours: Mon - Thurs 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Fri 4 p.m.-11 p.m.,
            Sat Noon - 11 p.m.,
            Sun Noon - 9 p.m.

Seating: 223
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

20000 E. Valley View Pkwy  Map It
(816) 795-6790

www.outback.com



Red Lobster

“Come Sea What’s Fresh Today?” Experience the taste of wood-grilled seafood, shrimp, salmon, lobster or snow crab.

Cuisine: Seafood
Price Range: $6.99-$25.00

Hours: Sun - Thurs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Seating: 325
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

4328 S. Noland Rd  Map It
(816) 373-0769

www.redlobster.com



Rib Crib

Combines a family-friendly barbeque menu with a wide variety of hickory-smoked meats, plus Caesar salads and wraps, and smoked chicken quesadillas.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $5.99 - $23.00

Hours: Daily 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Seating: 196
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

19801 E. Valley View Pkwy  Map It
(816) 795-5144

www.ribcrib.com



Ruby Tuesday

Menu filled with variety and value featuring fork-tender ribs, premium seafood, and handcrafted burgers and steaks plus a huge salad bar.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $6.99 - $19.99

Hours: Mon - Thurs 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 11p.m.,
            Sun 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Seating: 132
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

14001 E. 40 Highway, Kansas City, MO 64136  Map It
(816) 373-6465

www.rubytuesday.com



Salty Iguana

Enjoy smokin’ nachos, chimichangas, fajita salad and quesadillas prepared with the freshest ingredients every day.

Cuisine: Mexican
Price Range: $6.95 - $10.00

Hours: Sun – Thurs 11 a.m. - 9: p.m.,
            Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Seating: 344
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

17717 E. 40 Highway  Map It
(816) 350-8003

www.saltyiguana.com



Salvatore’s

Enjoy delectable Italian food, pastas, seafood, steaks or fine wine. Dine in or carry-out. “A meal to remember, an experience you’ll never forget”.

Cuisine: Italian
Price Range: $5.95-$25.95

Hours: Mon - Thurs 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.,
            Fri 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.,
            Sat 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.,
            Sun 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Seating: 185
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

12801 E. 40 Hwy  Map It
(816) 737-2400

www.salvatores.us



Samurai Chef Steakhouse

A unique dining experience for guests with an extensive menu selection. Choose from Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Thai. Skilled chefs are ready to treat visitors to teriyaki chicken, filet mignon, lobster, shrimp and sushi.

Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price Range: $9.95 - $25.95

Hours: Mon - Fri 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 4:30-10 p.m.,
            Sat 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.,
            Sun 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Seating: 220
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

12712 E. 40 Hwy   Map It
(816) 350-3777

www.kc-samuraichef.com



Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

USA Today voted Smokehouse Bar-B-Que one of the best BBQ Restaurants in Kansas City. Their BBQ pit experts have been preparing authentic Certified Angus beef, pork, ham, and pork spare ribs for a combined total of 30 years.

Cuisine: Barbeque
Price Range: $7.55 - $15.00

Hours: Mon - Thurs 11:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.,
            Fri - Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Sun 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Seating: 286
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

19000 E. 39th  Map It
(816) 795-5555

www.smokehousebbq.com



Taj Mahal

Authentic Indian cuisine with a few delicacies from Bombay and classic Mughal. Enjoy Tandoori specialties, Indian Style BBQ, coconut soup, or chicken pakoras.

Cuisine: Indian
Price Range: $9.95 - $14.95

Hours: Daily 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Seating: 120
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

19210 E. 39th St. S.  Map It
(816) 795-0001

www.kctajmahal.com



TGI Fridays

A casual dining experience unlike any other, where you can expect great food such as baby back ribs, sizzling fajitas, cobb salad, or Jack Daniels chicken.

Cuisine: American
Price Range: $7.00 - $18.00

Hours: Mon - Thurs 11 a. m. - 12 p.m.,
            Fri - Sun 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.< /p>

Seating: 284
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

17700 E. 39th Street  Map It
(816) 795-0001

www.tgifridays.com



V’s Italiano Ristorante V’s Italiano Ristorante

Specialties include: sumptuous baked lasagna, veal parmigiana baked to perfection, mouth-watering 16-oz steak dominico, and V’s signature dessert, homemade rum cake. Since 1963…a nice place to fall in love!

Cuisine: Italian
Price Range: $6.00-$35.00

Hours: Mon - Thurs 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.,
            Fri 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Sat 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
            Sun 10 a.m. - 8 pm.,
            Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Seating: 150
Banquet Space: Yes, 3 rooms Max Capacity: 150
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

10819 E. 40 Hwy  Map It
(816) 353-1241

www.vsrestaurant.com



Zio’s Italian Kitchen

Piping hot made-to-order pasta, calzones and sandwiches, piazza, homemade soups and salads, and tempting desserts all served in a casual, comfortable open-air Italian piazza atmosphere.

Cuisine: Italian
Price Range: $6.00-$15.00

Hours: Sun - Thurs 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., 
            Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Seating: 280
Handicapped Accessible: Yes

3901 Bolger Drive  Map It
(816) 350-1011

www.zios.com