Locations

Starker's Reserve Restaurant

201 W. 47th St.
K.C., MO
(816) 753-3565
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hours

Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:00pm
Dinner Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10:00pm
Call for reservations
Private Lunch and Dinner Dining Available

features...

Wine Spectator Grand Award

"One of 100 Greatest Wine Lists
of the World" 1992-2005

Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2006

Starker’s Reserve is one of Kansas City’s best kept secrets. Situated on the southwest corner of 47th Street & Wyandotte Street above Restoration Hardware, Starker’s has become a legendary favorite for locals and discerning visitors looking for upscale yet comfortable, traditional dining.

Founded in 1972, Starker’s Reserve is one of Kansas City’s last privately-owned restaurants on the Country Club Plaza, an upscale shopping and dining district. Starker’s is open to the public and offers private dining rooms for many special functions. Guests are treated to an unmatched dining experience of seasonal, contemporary American cuisine in an atmosphere of elegance, sophistication and intimacy.

Chef / Owner John McClure is passionate about food and wine. His enthusiasm for uncompromising flavors is harmonized by the restaurant’s soothing glamour and a wine list deep enough to satisfy any connoisseur. With a current inventory of approximately 1,665 styles of wine and a bottle count reaching 12,000, Starker’s has maintained Wine Spectator’s “Grand Award” for wine lists since 1992, a prestigious award currently given to only 88 restaurants around the world. In an effort to remain on this list, Bath and General Manager Dean Smith participate in wine education seminars and training throughout the country. Many of the staff has achieved sommelier status to assist guests with wine suggestions and food pairings.

Chef John is committed to crafting a menu that compliments the restaurant’s wine offerings by seeking the best products and freshest ingredients from its local, regional and international growers to fashion his beautiful presentations and flavorful dishes. An annual Zagat Survey favorite, Starker’s features a fun, elegant menu that changes daily and dishes that will make you want to break into applause. Featured items include heirloom tomato salad, Kobe flat-iron steak, sautéed halibut with blue crab potato hash and Cleo’s snickerdoodles’ cookies.

Menus

Our menus change daily according to fresh, seasonal products and their availability. Below is a sample of our ever-changing menu
View Our Lunch Menu

View Our Dinner Menu

Specials

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Reviews

Starker's Reserve Restaurant

John Blue Spring 11/2/07 Food Service Atmosphere	" With perfect service, perfect food, and a wine list that gives me butterflies, I am very happy to see John McClure has improved, a feat I thought impossible, one of the truly great restaurants of this fair city. " Read more
Patricia 10/2/07 Food Service Atmosphere	" One of my favorite restaurants on the Plaza! "
Michael Overland Park 09/2/07 Food Service Atmosphere	"The wine, appetizers, entrees and dessert were excellent at Starters! Haven't had such a delicious dining experience in quite awhile! Out waiter was very helpful and courteous. Would definitely recommend this to others; this will be in our top 5 places to eat in KC! "
Peggy Waynesville 04/2/07 Food Service Atmosphere	"Exceptional food and wonderful berry dessert! Great coffee! "
Marci Overland Park 03/21/06 Food Service Atmosphere	"I recently was at a dinner meeting at Starker's Reserve and the food and service was very good. Rarely can you go to restaurant with a large group and have such a good meal, with such good service. I had the filet which was tender and flavorful. The chocolate dessert was out of this world. I could hardly walk to my car at the end of the evening, because I ate so much! This is a wonderful place for a private party or for dinner for two."
Travis Blue Spring 02/21/06 Food Service Atmosphere	"One of our favorites, I think they were a little off that night being Valentines Day. There was a special menu that night. I do not always think this is wise, it can easily backfire and can turn into banquet class food. That was not the case here but it was not up to their standards in my opinion. It was good but not great."
Jean Independence 01/01/06 Food Service Atmosphere	"We attended a lovely surprise party in one of Starker's private rooms. The service was impeccable and our meals were absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special night out-- first days, anniversaries, birthdays, etc. The atmosphere is very inviting and romantic."
Deena Kansas City 03/01/05 Food Service Atmosphere	"Excellent food with a diverse menu that changes daily. The service was also excellent. The restaurant was very private with approx. 10 tables. This made you feel very special"

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