RESTAURANTS - IN/NEAR SHERATON KANSAS CITY AT CROWN CENTER
Spectators
Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center - Lobby Level
Casual American Cuisine
Start and end your day at Spectators, a signature Kansas City restaurant. Serving American classics and succulent Kansas City barbecue, this casual Crown Center dining destination is steps from Union Station in Kansas City, MO.
801 Chophouse
71 E 14th Street
0.9 miles from the conference hotel
Steakhouse
Visitors to any 801 Chophouse location will encounter an intimate and comfortable yet upscale atmosphere. Each restaurant is unique in its own way, yet all uphold the same core values of the 801 Restaurant Group: an innovative menu featuring the finest USDA prime steaks, fresh fish and crustaceans, and an award-winning wine list.
BRGR Kitchen + Bar
11 E 14th Street
0.9 miles from the conference hotel
American Cusine
BRGR KITCHEN + BAR brings a fresh adaption of the most classic restaurant concept around to the Kansas City area. The burger was born and bred in America as a convenient way to eat on the go, but it’s grown up a bit, and has become its country’s favorite food. BRGR (the owners’ initials) is taking a bold step forward with this concept.
Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social
51 E 14th Street
0.9 miles from the conference hotel
Upscale Steakhouse
Bristol Seafood Grill is an upscale seafood restaurant that you can dress up or down. Its impeccable service in a classic, yet upscale atmosphere sets it apart from other restaurants. They’re honored to serve the best seafood, procuring the freshest seafood available direct from the most reputable sources based on the day’s catch. Plus, enjoy top rated steak, featuring the finest cuts of USDA Prime Black Angus Beef grilled on an open wood fire.
Fox and Pearl
2143 Summit Street
1.1 miles from the conference hotel
French Cuisine
Chef Vaughn Good employs a live fire hearth, a smoker, and a variety of preservation techniques to build layers of irresistible flavor. Vaughn works directly with local farmers to source superior ingredients, crafting seasonal menus that artfully blend his French culinary background with traditional, regionally inspired comfort foods.
Grunauer
101 W 22nd Street
0.6 miles from the conference hotel
Austrian Cuisine
Since 2010, the restaurant has offered Austrian and Central European cuisine in the heart of Kansas City. Using classic Viennese techniques, family recipes, high-quality products, and local ingredients, it creates dishes that reflect a commitment to both tradition and quality.
Jack Stack Barbecue
101 W 22nd Street
0.7 miles from the conference hotel
Barbecue
Set in the burgeoning Crossroads Art District, the converted historic Freight House will wow you with its 25-foot ceilings, fireplace lounge with full-service bar, and indoor and outdoor private dining. Located near The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, T-Mobile Center and an array of local art galleries and boutiques, it's serving remarkable Kansas City barbecue in the heart of KC.
Lidia’s Restaurant
101 W 22nd Street
0.6 miles from the conference hotel
Italian Cuisine
Lidia's features authentic, regional Italian cuisine. Every item at the restaurant is house-made entirely from scratch with the best ingredients available. Breads and desserts are baked in-house daily and each salad and entree is prepared fresh.
Novel
1927 McGee Street
0.3 miles from the conference hotel
Italian and Seafood Cuisine
Chef Ryan Brazeal and Pastry Chef Jessica Armstrong continue to create a unique culinary experience with locally sourced ingredients and contemporary techniques. The restaurant features rich wood accents and original color palate and architecture to create a comfortable and hospitable dining experience.
Percheron
2101 Central Street
0.9 miles from the conference hotel
Cocktail Bar
Percheron is a seasonal rooftop bar at Crossroads Hotel. Named for the famed horses of the once Pabst brewery, a breed known for its intelligence and liveliness, Percheron is the place in Kansas City to sip in the sun, connect and enjoy the city’s most iconic views.
Pierpont’s at Union Station
30 W Pershing Road
0.4 miles from the conference hotel
Upscale American Cuisine
A repeat Wine Spectator award winner, Pierpont's is known for its innovative seasonal menus, first class service, impressive private rooms, and unparalleled catering services. From the first crafted cocktail through the memorable finish from the area's finest pastry chefs, Pierpont's at Union Station promises a meal as impressive as the surroundings.
Sinkers Lounge
53 W 13th Street
0.9 miles from the conference hotel
American Cuisine
Kansas City's only place for indoor mini golf paired with craft cocktails and an elevated menu in a leisurely atmosphere. Reserve a tee time online or walk in for the full-service Sinkers Lounge experience. Featuring a full bar, restaurant seating, nine mini golf holes and nine tabletop golf holes — a mashup of mini golf and shuffleboard. This isn't the mini golf experience of your childhood - it's a whole new game.
ATTRACTIONS - NEAR SHERATON KANSAS CITY AT CROWN CENTER
Blade and Timber
1303 Baltimore Avenue
1.2 miles from the conference hotel
At Blade & Timber Axe Throwing, friends, family and coworkers learn how to master the bullseye while channeling their inner Paul Bunyan. During Blade & Timber's 1.5 hour experience, guests will receive one-on-one throwing lessons with a safety-certified coach before embracing some friendly competition with a variety of axe throwing games. Blade & Timber offers thirteen throwing lanes, a private party room, beer, wine and cocktail menu and even more fun with darts and yard games.
Country Club Plaza
4706 Broadway
3.9 miles from the conference hotel
Country Club Plaza is an open-air shopping and dining destination in the heart of Kansas City. Home to over 120 shops & eateries with a one-of-a-kind curated mix of national and local retailers & restaurants, over 50 unique to Kansas City.
Harrah’s Kansas City Casino
1 Riverboat Drive
7.8 miles from the conference hotel
Come out and play at Harrah’s Kansas City, set along the banks of the picturesque Missouri River. Experience thrilling table games and slots on the 60,000-square-foot casino floor, superior hotel amenities in plush rooms and suites, and restaurants founded by celebrity chefs or quick and convenient eateries. Get ready to treat yourself to an unforgettable stay.
KC Power and Light District
50 E 13th Street
0.9 miles from the conference hotel
The Kansas City Power & Light District is a vibrant nine-block neighborhood in the heart of downtown Kansas City that welcomes more than 9 million visitors each year. The combination of entertainment, shopping, nightlife, lifestyle amenities, event spaces and residential with the District’s imaginative and innovative design has created an intriguing 24/7 neighborhood.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial Drive
0.7 miles from the conference hotel
The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America's leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.
Union Station Kansas City
30 W Pershing Road
0.4 miles from the conference hotel
Union Station is one of Kansas City’s most celebrated destination boasts over 100 years of iconic history and year-round attractions for all ages. Visit the internationally awarded Science City, Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium, or visit its current touring exhibitions. There’s always something new to see and do at this Kansas City favorite!