The Antler Room

"Open for: Dinner Price range: $$$ Unfussy but refined, this intimate Hospital Hill restaurant has a fun, well-curated wine list and an ever-changing menu of inventive small plates that combine local ingredients with international influences. Think: fairy tale eggplant agnolotti with corn-koji puree or a smoked maitake mushroom focaccia with pickled ramps and turmeric oil. Know before you go: The wine list is among the best in the metro, with a notably large selection of orange wines." - Liz Cook

"The Antler Room offers a modern dining experience that pays homage to a 1930s saloon. It serves a Midwest menu inspired by East-West trade routes, which changes regularly to match seasonal ingredients and fresh preparation styles." - Tim Newcomb

"The Antler Room is the best meal you’ll have in Kansas City that’s not BBQ. Every time we eat here, we find ourselves going full Owen Wilson to ourselves while eating through dishes like duck with fried sunchokes and spinach, beef heart ragu over malloreddus, and local mushrooms paired with homemade cocoa campanelle. This space is covered in jackalope art and rabbits with antlers (it’s cute, we promise), which makes the place feel oddly right for a special occasion or just posting up for a nice dinner at the bar. Go ahead and make a separate reservation for winter, spring, summer, and fall while you’re here—everything is so good, and you’ll probably never eat the same dish here twice. " - ryan bernsten

"The Antler Room is the best meal you’ll have in Kansas City that’s not . Every time we eat here, we find ourselves going full while eating through dishes like duck with fried sunchokes and spinach, beef heart ragu over malloreddus, and local mushrooms paired with homemade cocoa campanelle. This space is covered in jackalope art and rabbits with antlers (it’s cute, we promise), which makes the place feel oddly right for a special occasion or just posting up for a nice dinner at the bar. Go ahead and make a separate reservation for winter, spring, summer, and fall while you’re here—everything is so good, and you’ll probably never eat the same dish here twice. " - Ryan Bernsten

"Unfussy but refined, this intimate Hospital Hill restaurant has a fun, well-curated wine list and an ever-changing menu of inventive small plates that combine local ingredients with international influences. Think: a shrimp tostada with macadamia nut salsa macha or eggplant- and cashew-filled triangoli with curry butter and lime leaves." - Liz Cook