Discover Kansas City's Best Food & Drink: Top Dining and Drinking Spots

Favorite Restaurant

Winner: Rye

Runners Up: Extra Virgin, The Savoy at 21c

Favorite Steakhouse

Winner: Hereford House

Runners Up: Jess and Jim’s Steakhouse, The Majestic

Favorite Barbecue Restaurant

Winner: Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

Runners Up: Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue, Q39

Favorite Fine Dining Restaurant

Winner: The Capital Grille

Runners Up: Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room, The Savoy at 21c

Favorite Brunch

Winner: The Corner Restaurant

Runners Up: The Big Biscuit, Bristol Seafood Grill

Favorite International Cuisine

Winner: Lulu’s Thai Noodle Shop

Runners Up: Le Fou Frog

Favorite Mexican Restaurant

Winner: Margarita's - Original Location

Runners Up: Mi Ranchito, Ponak’s Mexican Kitchen

Favorite Burger Joint

Winner: Westport Flea Market

Runners Up: BRGR Kitchen + Bar, Town Topic

Favorite Pizza Place

Winner: Minsky's Pizza

Runners Up: SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, Waldo Pizza

Favorite Food Truck

Winner: Betty Rae's Food Truck

Runners Up: Seven Swans Crêperie, Taste of Brazil

Favorite Patio

Winner: Gram & Dun

Runners Up: La Bodega, Trezo Mare

Favorite Bakery

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Winner: McLain's Bakery

Runners Up:  Heirloom Bakery, Ibis Bakery

Favorite Coffee Shop

Winner: The Roasterie

Runners Up: Black Dog Coffeehouse, Messenger Coffee

Favorite Winery

Favorite Winery: KC Wine Co.

Runners Up: Amigoni Urban Winery, Pirtle Winery

Favorite Brewery

Winner: Boulevard Brewing Co. 

Runners Up: Martin City Brewery, KC Bier Co.

Favorite Distillery

Winner: Union Horse Distilling Company

Runners Up: Tom's Town Distilling Co., J. Rieger & Co.

Thousands of votes were cast to help decide the winners of the 2019 Visitors’ Choice Awards, where visitors selected their favorites in Food & Drink, Arts & Entertainment, Attractions, Sports & Recreation, Special Events, Shopping, Accommodations, and Overall Best of Kansas City.