Chaz on the Plaza

The cool thing about this place is the warm and welcoming atmosphere, due in no small part to the fact that they have live music almost every night. The food is good in that Midwestern "fancy" steaks and seafood way -- nothing unexpected -- but, as I say, the place is worth it for being a great little cozy hideaway tucked inside an old, elegant hotel. And they get good local musicians!

This is part of the Raphael Hotel. We had breakfasts there three days and everything we ordered was excellent. Also had drinks while listening to entertainment and found the prices very reasonable. The dinner was also very well prepared. We talked with several locals who were celebrating special occasions.

Visiting from Canada and enjoyed a nice thanksgiving meal here. We were a large party but our server was fantastic ! She was patient and frequently checked up on us. The set menu was nice but I kind of wish I would’ve ordered the salmon instead of the prime rib (the horse radish sour cream was way too strong and was not a nice compliment to the meat, a nice gravy would’ve been better). The truffle Mac and cheese was probably my fav part of the meal. I was looking forward to dessert but by the time it was time to eat it, I was already so stuffed !

My fiance and I went to Chaz to celebrate my birthday and it was so good we went back two weeks later. Everything about this place is exceptional.

SERVICE: Each time or waiter was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Alive with personally and focused on making sure your dining experience is exceptional. Not only able to make recommendations but able to explain each dish, it's origins, and suggest perfect pairings. The service alone is worth coming for

FOOD: The food is exceptional! Make it a point to try the chefs "mushrooms of the day" you cannot go wrong. We have yet to order anything that was not prepared to perfection and the flavor profiles are remarkable. Skipping a dessert is a BIG mistake.

DRINK: Home of one of my two most favored drinks in KC: The Hazy Haden. The glass comes out over a small burner to fill it with smoke and then you add Basil Hayden at your leisure. An experience and a delight

ATMOSPHERE: Very charming, quaint and romantic. It's easy to feel like the only people in a completely full restaurant.

This place is a genuine 10/10.

The salad was small but had very good flavor. The best was the Hanger Steak Diane, perfectly cooked steak with a great sauce. The shrimp and grits were alright. They had plenty of other options that looked good, worth going back to try I think. 7/10 would recommend