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John's Big Deck

Bar Bar and grill Sports bar

Casual grill fare served in a hopping 3-level space with live music, DJs & a convivial rooftop bar. People often mention good, asked, service, great, time, deck, floor, drinks, nice, table,


Address

928 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO 64105, United States

Website

johnsbigdeck.com

Contact

+1 816-255-3396

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (20) asked (12) service (11) great (11) time (11) deck (11) floor (11) drinks (10) nice (9) table (8)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 2/5 Dawn C. 2 years ago on Google
    We went upstairs to the Deck around 8:00 on a Thursday night in September. There were 2 waitresses serving tables and we were to seat ourselves, so we sat at an empty table that needed wiped. The waitress walked by us several times, never acknowledged us once. After about 15 minutes of waiting my husband went to the bar and got us drinks. About half way through our drinks I asked the waitress as she walked by if she could please wipe our table. She flippently said, "in a minute, I'm busy" Too busy obviously to even acknowledge our existence. Our drinks were almost gone when she came by with a rag that looked dirty and obviously sprayed with a lot of pine sol. She wiped our table and the smell of pine sol was very strong. She said, "want anything else?" I said no. We left minutes later and left her 26 ¢. Her loss. We are very good tippers when we get decent service. It's a shame because after you climb the 3 flights of stairs (exhausting) there is a beautiful view of KC downtown. But we won't go back until the waitresses get trained to acknowledge and treat their customers with respect. The food? Who knows. We never were asked if we wanted any.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Garret B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little place just down the street. The atmosphere is great and the food is awesome too. Decided to be adventurous and try their monthly/seasonal item (Thanksgiving Tacos) and it did not disappoint. If you get the chance, stop in. Portions are pretty big, so bring an appetite, or grab a go box when you leave.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Holly B. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered the nachos with Doritos, silly delicious. But the reason this place deserves a written review ... I asked if there was any chance they had a baggie for my leftover doritos. I explained we were heading to P&L and I was hoping to have snacking later but obviously no big deal if they didn't. The server not only comes back with a baggie, he gave me two options. Quart size zipper style to ensure I didn't spill in my bag or the sandwich size fold-over. I went sandwich size because I don't have a purse and will carry them like a child carries snacks at the zoo. Regardless, this service is above and beyond! Thank you Sergio!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jenny K. 3 years ago on Google
    This is my first time getting a chance to visit Kansas City, MO! My husband and I noticed the nearest restaurant to our hotel was this place and it was absolutely awesome! We went up to the deck on the third floor and got to enjoy a delicious meal. This place takes the pandemic very seriously and there is plenty of spacing. I got the John's chicken salad wrap and my husband got the 'Po Boy sandwich. We definitely recommend this place for some good quality comfort food.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 thewifejohnson 2 years ago on Google
    Bartender was quick and attentive to our large party of 15. Great cheeseburger and sweet potatoe fries 🍟 Three levels to choose from and great views of Kansas City in the rooftop.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 MrJazzyArts 1 year ago on Google
    Don’t go there! I’m new to KC arrived last November after retiring from the Florida education field. Within the past four months I’ve dine in Paris Nice and Lisboa so I know a little about dining. My first visit I went to the top outdoors to eat. There were four customers and five waiters. I didn’t get service until twenty minutes later. Needless to say I left. A few days later I spoke to the manager and he and I had a long talk and it was fine. Since November I may have eat there around 10 times. Each time my waiter would have a Cab waiting for happy hours and he would inform me if I needed another because happy hours was ending. So today I was told wine is not served during happy hours. I asked if that was something new. The boys I never seen before said it was always that way! So I asked was I only given wine during happy hours. The boys said, no you never was served wine I asked to speak to the manager. He said he was. I asked if there’s another manager last month or two other then himself. He said NO! The boy was lying! I spoked to another manager from Nov 2021 till April 2022 when I left for Paris. So be mindful of them being trustworthy of in need of diversity training.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 laura s. 2 years ago on Google
    They kicked out my friends and I because we are 21 and not 22, there’s supposedly a policy in the premises about the age which makes no sense. We went to other places and they had no issues with our age, we are college students traveling for spring break so we had luggage with us. We really don’t know if they kicked us out for our looks or ethnicity, either way is wrong. Really bad experience at this place. At least the bartender tried to be nice.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Danny M. 1 year ago on Google
    Living across from this bar is a nightmare. Loud, unruly drunks yelling and screaming at 3 in the morning when the rest of us have to work the next day combined with idiots revving their cars and roaring down Wyandotte is atrocious. Why the city allows this is beyond me. The owners are extremely sarcastic with me on Instagram when I call them out, so I should expect the same on here when they read this review.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric T. 2 years ago on Google
    Dinner on rooftop deck. Smoked honey Sriracha wing 👌 Burger was also good
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jon M. 4 years ago on Google
    That was a cool place. Bartenders were very friendly. We only had drinks but we plan on going back to eat. Pics are of the city you can see from the top deck.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matthew L. 1 year ago on Google
    Doesn’t look like much, but the food is great and at reasonable prices. John’s chicken salad as a wrap was fantastic! Good balance of meat and veggies, good portion, excellent flavor. Be sure to ask for waffle fries. And decker nachos with Doritos are everything you think they are. Lots of ground beef, plenty of toppings. The single is a lot for one person, the double is probably great for sharing Ground beef tacos for taco tuesdays are excellent. Would definitely order again. The chicken is ok, but the beef is great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Camilla K. 1 year ago on Google
    Not a bad place but nothing special. In addition, my school had rented out the second floor for a celebration and the bouncer wouldn't let me in because they were at full capacity (which I understand) BUT they let a bunch of people who weren't a part of the celebration in, half of the class couldn't even get in.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alyssa H. 10 months ago on Google
    Our waitress was absolutely terrible. Forgot to put in my food order and by the time I got it everyone was done eating. Failed to give us an itemized receipt and when we got one there were 2 drinks on there that we didn’t even get. She almost gave my friends debit card to another table. Love this place but the service tonight was awful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ha D. 6 months ago on Google
    Great rooftop bar with a view of KC downtown. Happy hour prices are good for drink and Nachos, Quesadilla. Staff are friendly, overall good place to hang out and have some drink with friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Amanda G. 6 months ago on Google
    GAME DAY SUNDAY REVIEW (noon game). First off, server was great. She was just put in a horrible position by her manager or whoever does the scheduling. We got there at 1155 am and got the last table on the upper deck. They had one waitress for 20 tables, most of which had 6 or more seats. Better staffing is needed. You could stand in line for bar service but that line was ten deep most of the time we were there. Also tab with server separate from bar. Ordered food beginning of 2nd quarter and by half time still had no food. Was told they had one kitchen for three floors, but again... Do better, especially since the majority of the patrons were upstairs. This place has lots of TVS but all behind the bar on upper deck so beer taps and peoples' heads are in the way if you're out in the center of the deck. It has potential, but staffing and setup of the upper deck leave a lot to be desired.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 J J. 5 months ago on Google
    1 bartender in specific is very rude and had underlying racist intent. Kicked my friends and I out for not tipping? After having spent over $100+ and having tipped all other bartenders and we simply asked him for a couple of waters. He went off, cussed us out and told us to “get better jobs”; completely irrelevant. So, do not recommend bartenders on the first floor, but everyone else was amazing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Callie N. 4 months ago on Google
    I love coming to John’s for the live music and the locations. The atmosphere and music is always amazing. Drinks come to you fast and well made. Their employees are so diligent and respectful. Jess, Sergio, Adrian, and Gemma are my favorite bartender. The security always insures the safety of the patrons while we have a good time. Nano definitely takes the award for best bouncer (why I keep coming back) if there was such an award. Very polite, welcoming, funny and always smells good! He definitely isn’t your average bouncer! 10/10 would recommend the place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aubrey J. 2 years ago on Google
    Clean and fast. The day was crazy busy with a chiefs game. The waiter forgot my friend’s appetizer (they weren’t charged) my other friends fried chicken was burnt but they didn’t get charged. Not a great experience but I’ll try the place again on a less hectic day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laquisha G. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my favorite bar in KC. They are open extremely late and serve the best chicken wings I've tasted.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sam P. 1 year ago on Google
    Place was great! Interesting and welcoming vibe on the second floor, still got to look outside with the large windows, but enjoy central air and order food and drinks at the bar. Nice staff, not a huge selection of alternative alcohols like stouts and ciders, but good mixed drinks according to my friend. Depending on the time you go, you can still carry on a conversation, later it gets more exciting and louder. Pretty sure there was a 70s themed night we weren't aware of as the live music started and at least 20 people dressed up and we're very excited and having fun on the second floor. Top floor had a nice size deck with TV's, little fire pits to talk around, plenty of seating and quick service at the bar (get there early, fills up fast on the top/3rd floor. Nice spot besides the narrow stairs when you first enter, some may consider it an accident waiting to happen. Be careful and best to wait and let one person on the stairs at a time versus trying to pass each other.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris L. 10 months ago on Google
    Overall I liked it. Definitely a big deck! Service was good and there is a "hometown" kinda vibe where the staff make the effort to call you by your name - nice touch... Happy hour was 1/2 price appetizers and although my order initially came out incorrect, when I finally got them the loaded nachos were pretty tasty. The day I visited however the downstairs windows were open and I sat at the bar. Customers were right outside the door & open windows smoking - the smoke was just coming straight into the building really setting off my sinuses / allergies... I let the bartender know and asked if smoking right outside the door was the norm to which he replied 'people can smoke outside'... I explained that I was allergic to smoke (cigarette smoke in particular), as my nose was stuffing up and I was starting to get a headache. He walked over and asked them to move out of the window. Ultimately I appreciate it but it also did seem like I was inconveniencing him with my request. Clearly the smoking area is not really well thought out if people smoke right outside the open windows. It's like saying "No peeing in the pool" so instead swimmers get out, stand on the edge and pee... Doesn't really meet the intent.

  • 5/5 cheri L. 8 months ago on Google
    Cool place to eat and unwind, or just hang on the deck. Be prepared for some stairs.....

  • 4/5 c mon m. 2 years ago on Google
    Ok place. Had a roof top you can hang out on with full bar service. Drinks were good. Went in a Sunday night after the game but kind of slow. To be fair it was the day after Christmas and most places were slow. Looks like a fun place though.

  • 4/5 Mrs. C M. 6 months ago on Google
    First time visitor yesterday with the family and I must say the place has a very nice setup. The food was good but our waitress was very rude/short with us upon arrival/whole visit. We sat up on the rooftop yesterday where we could seat ourselves. The table wasn't clean but that wasn't a problem, if we could have gotten it wiped off. We asked the waitress can she wipe it down and she threw the dry cloth on the the table toward my husband as if "wipe it yourself " that wasn't very professional at all. Even tho the establishment is nice and the food is good the customer service should top all that,but unfortunately it wasn't.

  • 5/5 Phillip R. 5 months ago on Google
    Made a quick stop for lunch. Ordered the double cheeseburger and tots, which was really good. Atmosphere was very bar-like. Of you had several buddies with you, this would be a fun place to eat and hangout.

  • 5/5 Kevin C. 9 months ago on Google
    I totally forgot to take a pic! Great place! The food, service, and beer was fantastic. This is typically one of our stops when we go downtown.

  • 4/5 Sha Mai R. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a decent place to go just to hang out. The rooftop was an excellent location to watch sports, and the tacos were so good. I love that there are various levels so you can decide which vibe you are on at the moment and chill on that floor. I would go back to hang out.

  • 2/5 Matthew W. 9 months ago on Google
    Loud. If you are 30 and under, this is probably a great place, but otherwise, if you want to have conversation, this is not the place to go. Service was actually decent and our waitress was nice. But the music, and consequently the voices, were too loud for us to hear each other at our table. Also, not many draft beer choices. Prices seemed decent.

  • 3/5 Manpreet 1 year ago on Google
    Nice views but average food.

  • 3/5 Vanessa 11 months ago on Google
    No food served at this time (kitchen fire). Drinks were just ok. Young diverse crowd. No real "view". But ok for a relaxed atmosphere. Not to rowdy on a Tuesday night.

  • 5/5 Janae L. 11 months ago on Google
    Awesome venue! I would definitely recommend the third floor is awesome!! Great live music on the first floor! The second floor had an awesome dance scene vibe but poor ventilation. I would definitely go back!

  • 5/5 Amy S. 1 year ago on Google
    This spot is a friendly and casual venue for any occasion. I stop by for trivia nights, but it's been a nice, relaxing place to hang out after work on any weeknight. Their bartenders are super friendly and are willing to answer any questions. They also have a decently sized food menu, and although I haven't tried any of it myself, I've heard good things!

  • 4/5 Jacob R. 1 year ago on Google
    Chill place to hangout. The multiple levels give you options to fit the vibe you're looking for. One of the best rooftops in downtown KC. Food is good, but won't blow you away. Occasionally you'll run into so poor service, bit not often

  • 5/5 Melissa B. 1 year ago on Google
    The Burger had Deck Sauce, and I should have ordered more of it. It really made the Burger. The sweet potato fries were great, with a slightly smokey taste. Overall, great food.

  • 5/5 Emma B. 1 year ago on Google
    I live in the neighborhood and love having JBD so close. The bartenders are nice and the food and drinks are always good. NYE was a blast.

  • 1/5 Silvia g. 1 year ago on Google
    If you're going there for food, don't. Food was cold upon receiving. Overall experience was a zero. Now, if you're going to just get something to drink, prepare to wait for your drink. Definitely hit or miss.

  • 5/5 Evelyn D. 1 year ago on Google
    A fun day on a nice deck. We didn't order food, but the drinks were cold and the service was good.

  • 5/5 Gabe B. 1 year ago on Google
    Really amazing bar food and heavy poured drinks are found here. Summer evenings are always a good time. They have 3 floors of fun.

  • 1/5 Denton T. 1 year ago on Google
    Approached as a 27 year old. Immediately patted down by a person in front wasn’t asked my age or permission for pat down. Was with a 54 year year old who didn’t have his ID (left it in hotel room after chiefs game) and we were denied entry. What in the world is going on in your restaurant if you can’t let a 27 year old in with ID and a ridiculous pat down with a 54 year old in??? Insane and unnecessary harassment of your (potential) customers. We just went somewhere else…


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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