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Chaz on the Plaza

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Upscale dining on French-influenced American cuisine in a cozy, clubby setting in the Raphael Hotel. People often mention good, Chaz, service, dinner, atmosphere, great, drinks, amazing, night, menu,


Address

325 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States

Website

www.raphaelkc.com

Contact

+1 816-802-2152

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (417 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) Chaz (12) service (10) dinner (10) atmosphere (9) great (9) drinks (8) amazing (8) night (8) menu (6)
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  • 5/5 Shiona D. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service and I liked the menu options. The French dip sandwich was so good, so meaty and flavorful. I didn’t like the brisket and toast plate I got, it was just saturated in butter but I enjoyed the overall experience.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A G. 1 year ago on Google • 419 reviews
    Lovely restaurant and bar in the Raphael Hotel! Had breakfast here daily which was delicious and did not disappoint. Came back in the evenings for jazz and some drinks. Staff was friendly and the music was lovely!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberly H. 3 years ago on Google
    My first meal at Chaz on the Plaza was highly enjoyable. I was greeted immediately upon entering the establishment. I was well seated looking out onto the Plaza. As I enjoy people watching while eating! My meal was amazing 👏😋! I had the Kansas City Brisket & Eggs. The brisket cut was lean & juicy. My 🥚were scrambled light & fluffy. The exterior of potato cake was firm but had a moist interior. The ☕was decent! The service was above par!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin S. 2 years ago on Google
    Chaz on the plaza is always a favorite for us on Sundays when we just want to get away. Have been here multiple times for dinner..drinks and breakfast. The atmosphere and people and the staff have always been great. On some nights live music...not sure which nights.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Casiano T. 1 year ago on Google • 149 reviews
    I decided to go to Chaz for my wife and I's 33rd wedding anniversary. We have heard good things and was excited to try Chaz for the first time. When we arrived, they couldn't find our reservation, I showed them my conformation, and they apologized for missing it. Because they couldn't find the reservation, the sat us down on this tiny table, and made us feel they had to fit us in. I first want to say the food was good, but we never initially received our appetizer. We asked about the appetizer, which they brought it out to us with no charge, but it was after we had already had dinner. I wanted this to be a special night, and all we received. were apologies over and over again. We had to ask for water refills, it was just not the evening we had planned. For such a nice place, it was a mess. To top it off, we valleted our new car, only to find out that they damaged our car. Now we have wait to see if they will fix it. Not the anniversary I wish we had.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris R. 9 months ago on Google • 240 reviews
    Chaz was a great find within the Raphael Hotel. It has a speakeasy feeling to it, and the brunch dining (eggs benedict) was very good. We had drinks on the patio the night before as well which were also fantastic as was the friendliness and attentiveness of the wait staff. I am sometimes leary of hotel restaurants for assuming guests are captive, but the team at Chaz was very service-oriented and took good care of us.

  • 5/5 Joleen and Tom A. 5 months ago on Google • 222 reviews
    My favorite restaurant in KC! Live the atmosphere, good and service. This is what a restaurant ought to be. No big open rooms with lots of noise. Each booth and table are private. Dark rich wood

  • 5/5 Mandy S. 1 year ago on Google
    We were in town for a concert on a Sunday night. The Raphael gave us $150 credit for dinner with the Sunday Getaway package. The vibe of the place was relaxing and elegant. The Steak Diane is a signature dish and it was amazing! The drinks were pretty and tasty. If in town, don't skip Chaz! Friendly service. Hopefully next time we can stay for the live jazz show!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brittany T. 1 year ago on Google
    We went here after dinner for drinks and dessert. The ambience was amazing and the live music was great. We loved the atmosphere so much we are already planning on coming back for dinner!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Will F. 1 year ago on Google
    Do not bother. While the server was nice, the food is terrible. I ordered an extra side of hollandaise sauce, which they charged me for and I’m fine with. But when I got home, I found they barely gave me a table spoon of hollandaise sauce in total, forget any extra sauce… Slimy business practice and awful tasting, overpriced food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley H. 11 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    We celebrated our wedding here, with a small group, after the ceremony. The food was amazing, and the staff made us feel so special! Even playing a song for us to dance too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ben M. 2 years ago on Google
    Our dishes were items we would never make at home...what a marvelous experience! Quite possibly one of the top ten fantastic tasting food experiences of my recent decade. The lobster bisque was to die for! And the Lamb Pappardelle and Steak Diane were equally exquisite. However, our server didn't appear to want to be there. Bored tone of voice. Wine pour fast and rushed. No presentation of anything. Just drab service. But fantastic tasting food...explosions of joy with each bite.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sushu W. 3 years ago on Google
    Upscale dining atmosphere with a very clean bathroom. Our server was fantastic! For example, our server provided honey with my hot lemon water, which rarely happens. All the food we got tasted great. I highly recommend their Vichyssoise Soup (without black pepper) and Almond Flour & Orange Cakes (gluten free).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hunter S. 5 months ago on Google • 90 reviews
    Chaz on the Plaza is definitely a must try. The atmosphere, service and food were all great quality and is a wonderful experience for that special night, or just a high class evening. I'll preface this review with a couple of special notes. First, we attended our reservation at 6PM. While the restaraunt had patrons it certainly wasn't in full swing yet, so there was absolutely no wait for us when it came to practically anything. Definitely a great thing, but your milage may vary. Secondly, there was some concern about gluten free options, as these aren't labelled on the menu anywhere. I won't leave you in suspense here, Lacey, our server, was an absolute expert on this and was able to ensure that all of our needs here were met without any issue, offering options and modifications to the menu that we would have never guessed. More on that below. To start, this was out 20th anniversary and I"ve been looking for somewhere with some decent atmosphere in the area that really isn't just drinks at a lounge. Don't get me wrong, KC has some absolutely amazing lounges, but dinner at a space that can provide atmosphere, gluten free options (that aren't just salad and water), and food that is good can be a struggle. On top of that some places can get exhaustively loud. Chaz on the Plaza met us on every mark. The food, a "Duke" Wellington and a Pan Seared chicken, with the Cheese plate and Truffle Devilled Eggs for apps, were good. Some notes on dietary restrictions in the applicable sections. Cost here is definitely something to prepare for. At an easy average of $30-40+ per plate for a main and everything else around $10+ we saw a decent bill at the end of the night. That said, we certainly plan to enjoy a night there again. The atmosphere was nice. Quiet with live jazz played at a respectible volume that added to the ambiance without feeling like you had to yell over it. Noting that it was our anniversary in our reservation, the team went out of their way to add personal touches and honestly started the night off great. Food: Here's what you came for. Honest review, the food was good. I'd give it a 7 out of 10. While the food was good, I don't feel the flavors were bold enough in some cases. The Duke Wellington is not a classic beef wellington, but more of a "roast" than a steak. The Pan seared chicken was reported to be excellent. I will say that there are some combinations and flavors that were unexpected all around from the topping on the potatoes to the use of vinegars in the meals. Overall these were well recieved and added a different complexity that was well enjoyed. The cost, as noted above, does come in a bit on the higher end so be sure to review the menu before hand. Drinks: The Bar is clearly well stocked and proficient. Sampling the Hazy Hayden and the Apple Spiced Martini, I will say there was a clear favorite in the Hayden. A smoked whiskey cocktail, this drink tastes as good as it smells, and the theater with it is definitely enjoyable. The Apple spiced martini was good, but definitely a second to the Hayden. With drinks around $10 at the time of this review, the bar runs on average the same cost you'd find in most places. Overall a good time and we look forward to coming back!

  • 5/5 Brett R. 4 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    My wife and I ate here one night on our last stay in KC while staying at the Raphael, and it was amazing. I am not sure what we were expecting but our waitress was outstanding, I wish I could remember her name, and the food was top notch. We chose our waitress recommendations and she was so spot on! We wanted a romantic dinner, so we got a spot away from the bar that was nice and fairly quiet and we still were able to listen to live jazz in the background. We will be back!

  • 5/5 David P. 9 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Very excellent service and food was amazing as well as reasonably priced especially for a hotel restaurant. Highly recommend the Norwegian Benny for breakfast and the Duke Welly for dinner.

  • 5/5 Pamela R. 10 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Delicious courteous decadent meal Citrus Goat Cheese salad, the Sea Bass and the Filet. our Server was Katherine. She was amazing friendly and enthusiastic she inspired resilience for The Chaz!!

  • 5/5 J.A. C. 1 year ago on Google
    Had the opportunity to take my family to Chaz for lunch during KC Restaurant Week. My family was amazed by the service food! Our waitress was knowledgeable of the menu items, and gave great recommendations! Will definitely come back!

  • 2/5 Boa H. 7 months ago on Google
    Overhyped, atmosphere is great. The presentation and taste of food is bad. Service takes forever to come to you.

  • 5/5 Linda A. 9 months ago on Google
    We love Sunday nights at Chaz! Great music by the Mengel Brothers. The service is the best. And the good-delicious. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Chuck S. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    Absolutely the best dinner I’ve ever had in KC. Live music…the ambience is so nice. Chef Dave is fantastic. Can’t wait to come back. Run…don’t walk…

  • 5/5 Amanda K. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this restaurant! Stayed at the hotel, so ate breakfast and happy hour here. Excellent old fashioned and breakfast was on point. Get the potato pancake. Sweet staff was very accommodating to all my high maintenance food requests. Will definitely return!

  • 5/5 J.T W. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I came for dinner on 9-30-22 and had one of the best dining experiences ever, from the drinks to the service which was incredible and the food. We had appetizers of Calamari and Shrimp Cocktail and for entrées my wife had the Duke Wellington and I had the Steak Diane and all were cooked to perfection, I used to be their Executive Chef a long time ago and the Chef in charge Chef Savanah let me look at the kitchen and how it has changed. We definitely plan on coming back and enjoying many more meals there and I sorry that I can't remember our servers name but she was awesome.

  • 3/5 Kabal C. 1 year ago on Google
    Not sure how this restaurant has almost five stars Everything is overpriced, small menu very low ceilings small windows, feels like your sitting in a basement, carpet is smelly and dirty food is average for being way overpriced, also their roof was leaking


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Valet parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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