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Jess & Jim's Steakhouse
517 E. 135th St.
Kansas City, MO 64145
816-941-9499
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Back in 1972, when Kansas City native Calvin Trillin announced — in "Playboy" magazine, no less — that this venerable small-town steakhouse was “the finest in the world,” it set the joint on a pedestal that has gotten a little wobbly over the years. Dating back to 1938, Jess & Jim’s is a beloved old beef barn to be sure, unpretentious and even a bit dowdy. Even without Trillin’s hyperbole, the place deserves attention for keeping its focus on steaks: well-marbled, hand-cut Angus beef, offered as part of a complete dinner with choice of soup or salad, an array of potato possibilities (the twice-baked spuds are fantastic) and garlic toast. And because it’s owned by the Van Noy family, which also owns Martin City’s R.C.’s Restaurant & Lounge, fried chicken is on the menu, as well as broiled fish, fried shrimp, lobster tail — and frog legs. - Charles Ferruzza
- Cuisine(s): American Traditional, Steakhouse
- Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.
- Price: $$, $$$
- Serving: Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol: Full bar
- Reservations: Accepted
- Parking: Free, Lot Available
- Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
- Attire: Casual
- Features: Takeout, Private Party, Catering, Banquet Facilities, Kid Friendly, Non-Smoking
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