Restaurants in Independence
The Best Restaurants
Salvatore's
12801 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055Amazing food and service... every time. They accept reservations which is a plus. Spidini is the best I've ever had, generous portion and delicious house...
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- Superb478 Reviews4.8
A Little BBQ Joint
1101 W US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050carry out the place was decorated nice when we arrived the garage door was open and you could see people preparing food. ordered ribs and chicken the chicken...
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- Superb542 Reviews4.7
V's Italiano Ristorante
10819 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055Food was spectacular-creamy alfredo, loaded with seafood-so so good! House Italian salad dressing was unlike any we'd had before-just a little...
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- Superb341 Reviews4.3
Old Chicago
4661 S Cochise Dr, Independence, MO 64055Wow, very great food and good service. Never had it before, so I didn't know what to expect, but amazing flavor to the pizza. Will definitely be back...
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- Superb326 Reviews4.3
Casa Mexico - Independence, Missouri
19321 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055The chips & salsa came out quick. The chips were nice & warm and the salsa was good with a bit of spice. My sister ordered the Super Burrito special of...
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- Superb235 Reviews4.5
Thai Kitchen
19321 E US Hwy 40 A, Independence, MO 64055I can't speak to the dining experience, because I always pick up my food through the drive thru, but I've had quick service and good food every...
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- Superb194 Reviews4.6
Ophelia's Restaurant & Inn
201 N Main St, Independence, MO 64050Ophelia’s is our new favorite restaurant! The food was great and the service was amazing! Our server was Nicole and she made our night out perfect with her...
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- Superb225 Reviews4.4
First Watch
19321. E. Highway 40 #L, Independence, MO 64055You can never go wrong with First Watch. It's like Disney World to me. Everyone is in a great mood, the service is always top notch, and the food is...
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- Superb183 Reviews4.5
Corner Cafe Independence
4215 S Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO 64057My visit probably would have been five stars except for the fact that the server that I had was not very good at multitasking her very obviously busy section....
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- Good241 Reviews4.2
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
4675 S Bass Pro Dr, Independence, MO 64055Had to wait for 40 minutes for a table but the food was delicious had a monster drink it was excellent.... Enjoy the chips and queso overall it was a pretty...
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- Good316 Reviews3.9
LongHorn Steakhouse
17800 East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64055Always a awesome dinner.The best steakhouse in town. Been going there for around 15 years. Never have we had nothing but a perfect steak and all the fixings to...
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- Superb181 Reviews4.4
Thai Spice
18931 E Valley View Pkwy Ste D, Independence, MO 64055I loved this place and I LOVED the company even more. Food is always better with fam! ? This was my first time trying pho and it was REALLY GOOD! So much...
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- Superb192 Reviews4.3
Los Compas Mexican Restaurant
Far View Shopping Center, 18009 US-24, Independence, MO 64056We love this place. Jacob is our waiter, we request him when we visit. He always knows what we want. Food is always good. Drinks are superb. This is our go to...
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- Superb235 Reviews4.4
Saints Pub + Patio Independence
20220 E Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057The long islands are amazing, being from the midwest and moving away I was very happy to see pork tenderloin on the menu and it was amazing. Becca is a...
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- Good214 Reviews4.2
Mugs-Up Root Beer
700 East 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055I had been eyeing this old-fashioned drive-in since my office moved to Independence. I love little local places, but greasy, fried food isn't my usual...
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- Superb195 Reviews4.5
Hereford House - Independence
19721 E Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057We ate here last night and I wish I got the gentleman's name we sat in the booths to the very right of the restaurant 2nd both from kitchen. He was the...
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- Good198 Reviews4.2
Dixon's Famous Chili Parlor
9105 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055Second trip in two days. This time I have rated Dixon's as a five... Between the 4 and t hi is 5 I agree with the average score, 4.5 Beverages of choice...
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- Superb209 Reviews4.4
Tim's Pizza
17201 US-40, Independence, MO 64055Best pizza place in independence and kc. Been here for ages for a REASON. Actually had one of my first birthdays here, and 27 years later I'm still...
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- Superb165 Reviews4.3
The Big Biscuit
16506 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055Big biscuit is my favourite place to go for great breakfast. It's almost a classic for the family and friends. All the food is delicious and has huge...
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- Superb192 Reviews4.4
Palomino's Restaurant
10219 US-24, Independence, MO 64053Family owned and it shows. Their hospitality and kindness creates a feeling of eating at Abuela's Casa. The food is fresh and authentic. They have a small...
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- Superb121 Reviews4.5
bd's Mongolian Grill
19750 E Valley View Pkwy, Independence, MO 64057Ate here because it was right across from our hotel. During covid unfortunately. However, the system seems to work very well. The attendants are constantly...
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- Good203 Reviews4
Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar Independence
11825 E US Hwy 40 STE D, Independence, MO 64055I'm a seafood lover and this is my go-to if I need a seafood fix! It's the only place I can eat several different things on the menu. I'm...
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- Good202 Reviews4
Score Sports Bar & Grill
9100 East 35th St S, Independence, MO 64052Spent the 4th of July here. This was our first visit. Karaoke night was fun. They were short-staffed, but the service was still very good. Dinner was...
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- Superb113 Reviews4.5
HiBoy Drive-In
924 W US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050I always enjoy the fast food. A high price ... No meals or baskets ... Everything is separate. Food flavor is better from the one on 40 hwy and Blue Ridge...
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- Good160 Reviews4.2
Square Pizza
208 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050The food was really good. I had the combo pizza and greek salad! But the women's bathroom was in need of some serious cleaning. I was there at 11:05 and...
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- Superb142 Reviews4.3
Hi-Boy Drive-in
3424 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Independence, MO 64052Local place with really amazing burgers, fries, and rings. Take away only, there is no place to sit down. A must do if you are even kinda close to the...
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- Superb173 Reviews4.4
The Court House Exchange
113 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050Good food, good fun, good to go! Judge's club, fried pickles, Angry orchard on draft, and good old fashioned prohibition punch! Tenderloin sandwich is...
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- Good171 Reviews4.1
Ranchero's Mexican Food
17106 US-24, Independence, MO 64056Best Mexican in town never never await never crowd girl at the counter the prettiest smile you'll ever see price is reasonable go back as many times as I...
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- Superb128 Reviews4.6
Twin Peaks Restaurant
19821 E Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057Ashli my server, she was AMAZING! She made sure everything was great, drinks were always filled, had a great attitude and personality. Not to mention she is...
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- Good208 Reviews3.9
American Restaurants
American in Independence
La Plaza Restaurant
11000 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052This place is amazing ? the service was kinda slow but it's understandable because there was only one server working the entire place the night that we...
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- Superb95 Reviews4.5
54th Street Grill & Bar
18700 E 38th Terrace S, Independence, MO 64057We had the best dinner and best service tonight. Our waitress, Mindy went absolutely above and beyond for us. She was full of spunk and energy and delivered...
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- Good213 Reviews3.7
Black Bear Diner Independence
4053 S Little Blue Pkwy, Independence, MO 64057Great food, pancakes and waffles were ridiculously delish. The bacon is extra thick and not left with fatty uncooked ends. We were leaving Denver and stopped...
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- Good169 Reviews4.2
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Independence
Pizza Ranch
4660 S Bass Pro Dr, Independence, MO 64055Why do they call it Pizza Ranch when everyone goes there for the fried chicken. It's the best fried chicken I've ever had (sorry grandma). This is a...
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- Good195 Reviews3.7
Harvey's Neon Bar
10129 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055I love that bar best one in a very long time I'm going every Friday night promise I'm smiling ear to ear omg I sang all night and had the crowd blown...
- Superb97 Reviews4.3
Fun House Pizza & Pub
13002 US-40, Independence, MO 64055Haven't had fun house in a vary long time so this was a nice change. Food was absolutely great. Staff was vary helpful and patient. Food was made in a...
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- Good165 Reviews3.7
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Independence
La Fuente Mexican Restaurant
10839 US-40 #6038, Independence, MO 64055First time trying this restaurant and recommended by my friend. oh my the food was delicious. Service was awesome. Social distance and cleanliness was done ...
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- Superb202 Reviews4.3
El Volcan Mexican Grill
17110 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64056Amazing margaritas, carne asada tacos are THE BEST!! Amazing fajitas. Vulcan dip is to die for!! VERY SMALL building. But atmosphere 10/10. My favorite Mexican...
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- Superb143 Reviews4.4
Machetes Authentic Mexican Food
9104 East 35th St S, Independence, MO 64052Our favorite place for Mexican food! We found them during the pandemic for take out, and now enjoy eating there as well. Staff are truly happy, enjoyable, and...
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- Superb120 Reviews4.5
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Independence
Cathay Express
15411 US-24, Independence, MO 64050Usually always great last night something was off my chicken looked and tasted like it was boiled, the egg rolls and spring rolls were over cooked. The crab...
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- Good133 Reviews3.9
New Mandarin House Chinese Restaurant
1643 West 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64050The best Chinese food I've had in a very long time! Everything was so fresh and the egg rolls omg the egg rolls...thank you mandarin house for a great...
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- Good121 Reviews3.9
Golden Rice Chinese Restaurant
1435 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055Loved their Lo Mien and egg rolls. I order by phone and pickup drive through. Complete menu is at the drive through though but I am unsure of the wait time for...
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- Good95 Reviews4.1
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Independence
McAlister's Deli
19130 East 39th St S Suite G, Independence, MO 64057We stopped here on our drive out of KC. Managed to order meals for 3 teenagers and mom and dad and everyone enjoyed what they got. The service was very good...
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- Good151 Reviews4.1
Mugs Up Diner
10921 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64052spell caster for what you have done for me am so greatful my lover is back to me and we are now living happily together. Dr OYAKHIRE love spell is very...
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- Superb52 Reviews4.6
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Independence
Red Lobster
4328 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055We were there visiting from out of town for the Garth concert, we had had a pretty stressful evening with our hotel not having our reservations in order when...
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- Good175 Reviews3.6
Captain D's
1321 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055The customer service was excellent. That is why I gave five stars. My order was a little mixed up. By the time I discovered it I was home. Captain D's...
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- Good127 Reviews3.8
Long John Silver's
11211 East 40th St S Hwy, Independence, MO 64055This store is the only store in 3 cities where I can get my fish fix. The Blue Springs and Lee's Summit locations closed. The food was delicious and the...
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- Average136 Reviews3.1
Burger Restaurants
Burgers in Independence
HiBoy Drive-In
16721 E Gudgell Rd, Independence, MO 64055Amazing smash burgers. Tasty and creative sides. Delectable variety of desserts. Hi-boy is hands down my favorite burger place in the KC area. I had the 1/4...
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- Good146 Reviews4.2
Back Yard Burgers
15908 East 23rd St S, Independence, MO 64055First timer, will be a second timer ?, I had the black and bleu burger which was delicious. Super nice older man took my order. He asked me to come back and I...
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- Good161 Reviews4.2
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Independence
Panera Bread
18800 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055Having never ordered something in person on my own before, let alone been to Panera, I walked up to the counter and froze, unable to even look up at the menu....
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- Good150 Reviews3.8
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Independence
Chick-fil-A
18785 East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057If I had more time to get to Slim Chickens I would choose them. Chick-fil-A is good but the taste of conversion therapy makes me not enjoy it, at which point...
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- Good162 Reviews4.2
Buffalo Wild Wings
20110 E Jackson Dr, Independence, MO 64057I only ever recommend going to eat when the 2-for-1 deals are available, otherwise the cost wouldn't be justified in my opinion. Wings definitely hit the...
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- Average180 Reviews2.9
Church's Chicken
12003 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055My husband has always liked churchs (i thought i liked kfc, but it turns out, i dont. Except them taters of course.) BUT Churchs has always had a knack for...
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- Good111 Reviews3.8
Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Independence
Erin's Pub
3010 Rte 291, Independence, MO 64057Service was good, food was good, and drinks were fairly priced. Located in a pretty decent spot with good parking. It is definitely a hometown pub with a huge...
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- Superb107 Reviews4.4
Players Club Bar & Grill
1501 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 64055I have not had anything from their kitchen but the bar was great! The bartenders are very friendly and if asked they can whip you up your favorite drinks. I...
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- Superb80 Reviews4.5
