Hereford House

User Reviews of Hereford House

Look elsewhere for now by Mindy W. at InsiderPages

This location was victim to a huge fire last month and will be closed for a significant time period. In the meantime, try the Independence or Overland Park restaurants.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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very good food by Walter K. at InsiderPages

Very good restaurant, very attentive staff and the food is excellent. Atmosphere is just as pleasant. A little on the pricey side for most people but well worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Great steak

I was in Kansas City this past weekend and someone suggested I go to Hereford House for steak. I'm glad that I did. The food was great. Prices weren't too bad. Service was great.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Wonderful Steaks

Hereford House has wonderful steaks (try them with the Bearnaise sauce) and excellent cedar plank salmon. It is hard to beat this place!
kudzu.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Great steak

The Hereford House is a KC tradition. Excellent, excellent steak. I like that you can watch the cooks making your meal, if you want to. The salad is delicious. But you definitely go here for the steak. Huge...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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NOT what it used to be!!!

Did not even get asked if we wanted dessert??? The old Hereford House was a KC trademark. Steaks are only average now. Service is TERRIBLE. And value for price is awful. Don't waste your time trying to...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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best happy hour and dinner by Robyn S. at InsiderPages

My group likes to hang out at Hereford house (pierpont at union station) for happy hour and dinner. It is roomy, ambience relaxed. It has won many awards including best restaurant, best seafood, best shot...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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KC Steak - Historical Reputation is earned

Great Steak - that sums it up. Generous bar... ample side dishes.... but it's really all about the steak right? Why pay 1/3 more for a Bentons or Ruth Chris, they all have the same dry aging, the same...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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Revisiting and Old Friend...

My wife and I dined at the downtown location a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it...as we have every time we've eaten downtown. The steaks were flavorful, good texture and the sides were enjoyable as...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Has gone WAYYY downhill in the past few years

Haven't been to K.City for 3-4 years, so I returned to H.House for dinner tonight, with great memories of what it "used to be". I was extremely dissapointed. I should have realized when there was no wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2006
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Barely better than average steak

I'm a steak fan... and you would think that in a city where beef has been so important to its development, every steak you find in the city would be exceptional, but this small local chain just served...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/27/2006
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Still VERY, VERY Good (notch below great)

Downtown location is the best. Still a VERY good steak. Service is sharp, smart and friendly while maintaining a midwestern charm of sorts. PRICES continue to AMAZE as they are easily $15 less than comparable...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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User review by user__name

i also ate at the hh in leawood and it was terrible. the steaks were very bland. i do recemend the madison chops and steaks in iola, ks. [southeast kansas] its wonderful.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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Best Steakhouse? You're Kidding

My husband and I have travelled the US, eating at Steakhouses all across the country, From Peter Lugers in NY to Charley's in Florida and The Chop House in Chicago. We came to Herford house on a friend's...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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Mr

I really expected more, after the build up by hotel staff. I live in a small town outside of Chicago, and we have several restaurants locally that I feel are better than the Herford House. I was disapointed,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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this is a $27.00 entee?

5 oz. piece of over done (med.) ordered rare! and three 40 count shrimp ( overcooked also) for 27 dollars-you have got to be kidding! they were not. I have not been back since!!!! It is really too bad when...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2004
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sadly overrated

I have eaten at the Hereford House several times with family and friends because of its reputation. Each time I was terribly disappointed with the quality of my steak. The service was a bit slow, but they were...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2004
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owner

We found the food outstanding. Perhaps one of the best prime rib and filets available in the area. Excellent value.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2003
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Great Job!

We love the Hereford House. It is affordable for the whole family. They have kids menus, Sunset dinners for when you just want a lite dinner and not to mention Prime Rib lovers Sunday. I do not know what the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2003
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Captial City Grille

Hereford House should not be #1. They don't deserve or honor this status. It's a regular joint if you ask me, nothing special at all about Hereford House. I do remember one time a co-worker and I went to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2003
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don't bother

This restaurant has really changed, the food is rarely hot, the steaks are hit and miss, and the service is just OK, it feels like no one cares if you are there or not, and if anything, it's a problem you are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2003
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Jack Stack Is Superior

I find it suprising, if not dismaying, that Hereford House is ranked the highest for Steakhouses in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. Fiorella's (Commonly known as Jack Stack) is far better than anything at...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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Loan Officer

Good beef with great side dishes. It's downtown so everyone can enjoy it, although road construction makes parking a joke. And who made this list?! I don't think they know Kansas City very well. Where in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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don't bother

These restaurants have really gone down hill since they hurried to open so many and the owner has left. The management, customer service and quality is terrible, each restaurant is entirely different in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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They'll help you with a special occasion

My wife and I went to Hereford to celebrate our new found knowledge that we would be parents. When we told the waiter, he tracked down a bottle of non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice to help us celebrate. It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2003
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overated and over crowded

I've eaten at the Hereford House four times in the last 18 months. The meat was just OK and certainly not first rate. Once again on 3-13-03, we made the mistake of trying again. All 3 steaks in our group were...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2003
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Avoid it!

The last two dinners my wife and I have had have been over-cooked, we had to wait way past our reservation, and our waitress disappeared. We will never go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2003
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super!!

These folks know what they are doing. I always get a great feeling from the freindly staff and the food is consistantly great. I have had one bad steak there and I mentioned it to the manager and he got it...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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Outstanding Elegance

My wife and I dine at the Lawrence location quite frequently and typically have filet. Recently, about a year ago, we had one of the nightly specials and were very impressed, and generally when we dine there...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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yummy

What a place! Great Steaks with fantastic side items. We enjoyed our romantic dinner (our anniversary) and then came back the next week with our 3 boys! The childrens meals are fun for the kids as they get a...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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steakhouse

Excellent service and food! What a steakhouse should be. A must for out of town diners.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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Most over-rated steak house

Mediocre at best. Very poor value for the dollar. I enjoy Outback Steakhouse more, and for a lot less. Pales in comparison to Ruth's Chris. I will never visit Hereford House again.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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3 strikes, you're out

I have been to the Leawood location twice and the Independence location once. That was three times to many. I honestly have had a much better steak at Outback and paid a lot less. The last time we were there...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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pricy

lately the steaks have not been that great taste as once before. A meal is also very pricy
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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Beware of Lawrence

While the Hereford House is good, Jess & Jim's for an old fashioned steak house is better. However beware of the Hereford House in Lawrence. On a recent visit 4 of 6 steaks were over-cooked, one grossly done....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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good meal

excellent food and service in a upscale western ambiance bad thing is so much food no room for dessert
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2003
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REDMAN REVUE

Very good service, I love the steak's, I never have had a bad experience at the Herford House.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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A Tradition

Use this for "every" special occation. Never had a bad meal. You can spent two hours for dinner and not notice. (or care)
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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above average

Overrall not a bad steakhouse. The cuts are fine and tender but I was not 'blown away' like I was at the Capital Grille. In my opinion the Capital Grille has the finest cut of the Delmonico Ribeye anywhere.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2003
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Flavorless House

I can cook a more tender and FLAVORFULL steak on my grill. I ordered a filet mignon and they were supposed to butterfly it and they didn't! So it took forever to cook! Very long wait for not that great of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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As faras steakhouses go well...

As far as steakhouses go Hereford house would not be in my top ten. The steak for the price is nothing to write home about. Service is fair at best.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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kc steak

Just ok food, didn't live up to hype. Not worth the price.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Great Value

Very good quality at great prices. Doesn't require you to be in a suit to feel comfortable.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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WOW!!

The steaks are great, the atmosphere is wonderful and the service superb.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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average steak

Hereford House is okay! It's not like WOW, great food. I suggest that if you want a good steak then go to Longhorn Steakhouse in Blue Springs/Independence.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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never again

The service was very poor, the steak was not cooked the way I requested. I was alone at 5:30 and waited 45 minutes for the steak.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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WHAT KC IS ALL ABOUT!

IT'S BEEN AROUND OVER 40 YEARS FOR A REASON! PIERPONT'S IN UNION STATION IS GREAT TOO!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Standard Bearer

No one has done it longer and maintained the quality of the steak. And it is all about steak. Going to the Hereford House and ordering chiken is like going to the rendevu in Memphis and ordering chicken. Clean...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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So-so

After several tries to find the magic here, I've given up and have settled for just a good steak. Nothing spectacular but you can do as well in a lot of other places, too. Service seems to be permanently slow.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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sad steak

The beef at Hereford house is good but the presentation leaves a lot to be desired. The plates it is served on resemble something I would get at a cheep place. Also the meat had no spices which was very...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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anonymous

I have eaten at the HH downtown many times over the years. The place has REALLY gone downhill over the past 5 or so! Lousy service, can't get drinks refilled to save your life, the steaks are ALWAYS tough....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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the filet of steakhouses

I attended Hereford House with a large group of 21. Every steak was perfectly done, our service was exemplary, and even though it has been since 1998, it is still one of the best steak dinners I have had in my...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Great Place - Pricey

One of the oldest and best steak places in Kansas City. Good service, busy setting, great steak. YOu will pay a good sum for a good steak, but once in a while it is worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Glorified Sizzler

I think the title of the rating says it all. I can't believe this has the highest rating for the city. For the same price I'd recommend Morton's of Chicago.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Fabulous Steak and Service!!

On our visit we wanted to enjoy the best steak in the steak capital of the midwest. The Inn we were staying at recommended "Hereford House". So we called and asked the "Hereford House" if they had...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Melts on your fork, not by the knife!

This has to be one of the best steakhouses (been there 4 times) in the country. Even the lunch proportions are quite generous. The atmoshere is wonderful as well as the service. I rarely give an excellent...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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No Med-Rare?

I ordered a simple sirloin and had to send it back three times, because it was over done to the point of well-done and I had ordered it medium-rare, before I finally just ate it because I was so hungry.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Steak??Naaa

As a party of 6, we wnt all out with the salads, appetizers and huge steaks. To tell the truth the only thing I remember is the salad..Meaning the steak was horrible. Great Place To Eat Salad!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2002
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Love the old stockyards

Love the old stocktyards. Great place for lunch or dinner. Not for kids.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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none

I think this place is overpriced for the food and service. Steaks are fair
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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bored

The service was very bad. Had reservations and still waited almost an hour to be seated. Waiter was poor service and food was luke warm. Not worth the price at all. Try Ruth's on the plaza or Colony much...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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The best of the best

Absolutely the best. I love steak (very un-p.c., I know). I make it a point to try other steak houses from time to time, but Hereford House beats them all every time.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Steak lover

Steaks have dropped in quality and raised in price service is very slow. was a great restuarant now very mediocre. I am speaking of the Town Center store not the downtown store
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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It's Marvelous!

Get ready for a mouth watering meal that sure to leave you feeling satisfied. The steaks are cooked to perfection, the sauteed mushrooms are out of this world and the service is spectacular. Do not pass up...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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NO WAY

I'm sorry, I've lived in the Kansas City area for over 8 years now and Herford house doesn't even come close a really good steak house. I have to recommend Ruths Chris Steak House. I cant believe its not...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Hereford Meathouse

The owners of the restaurant must be paying reviewers big bucks to rate their restaurant. It's very little past a fast food joint. An upscale Rodehouse...........without the peanuts!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Absolute Best Steakhouse!

Hereford House is an excellent restaurant and serves the best steak I've ever had. I grew up with Omaha's renowned steaks and have eaten at some of the finest restaurants in dozens of major cities across the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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Good but not the Best

Have eaten steak in seven of the ten restaurants you listed. All good but for the best steak in the KC area, go to Mama Mia's on 20th Street in Leavenworth. Both the KC Strip and the Filet are the best in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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Good, but not the best in KC

In the past, Herford House has always been one of the best Steakhouses, but don't let their past reputation "Steer" you to quickly into their parking lot, which lacks decent parking. The prices are good, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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The Best of the Best

Everytime I eat at the Hereford House it is a wonderful experience! The food and service are delightful. However, if you want a great experience free of hassle you must make reservation. If you follow this...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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good choice

Good choice....Always a good steak If you like hereford house...then you should really try Jack Stack . May be a Barbeque restaurant, but has one of the best steaks in town
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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disappointing

when I went; the service was very slow; food wasn't very warm; table was tiny and all food was brought out at the same time. it took 1.5 hours from the time the waiter took our order to the time it was served....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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Best steak around

The downtown Hereford House is great. Steaks are wonderfully prepared and presented. Can be loud but it's a steakhouse.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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One of the Best

The New Hereford House is nothing like the old version of 20 years ago when it was owned by folks who had their own cattle ranch. Current owner is a good restauranteur though. However I never had a bad steak...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Downtown Tradition

This is a great place to have lunch or dinner, especially in the bar area. The steaks are always perfect, if you arrive early you'll be pleasantly surprised with the Sunset Dinner Menu, a terrific value. There...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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LOOK FOR THE HORNS

IN THE HEART OF THE DOWNTOWN AREA FOR YEARS I RATE THE HEREFORD HOUSE A CLASS ACT FOR THE PRICE, SERVICE, AND QUANITY AND QUALITY OF FOOD YOU RECEIVE NOT FAR FROM LOCAL DOWNTOWN ATTRACTIONS 1 OF THE BEST...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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new sheriff

and its name is the hereford house - though it has been around a long time, KC just now figuring out they have the best steaks in the midwest
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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Not In A Life Time

Not only has this place over rated itself. The service forgot the 10 steps of customer service. I have spent many years in the food industry, and have never been as displeased with a place as I was with this...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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Indep. House was Perfect

During the ice storm, my home was without power for 10 days. We braved the first 9, then insanity sunk in and we new we needed warmth, power and plump, juicy steaks to refuel. We filled up at the Hereford...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2002
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Traditional Excellence

First things first, the qualitity of the meat is second to none, then cook to your taste-their way. The staff treats you like royalty, if your dining to celebrate an important event, or just trying to impress...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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Sum of the parts

Most of the Hereford House components work and work very well: good ambience, good menu, good service, good wine selection. Only one problem: too often the steaks and other food selections are just pedestrian...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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Melts in your mouth

The first week we were in town we chose to go to a "great" steak house because we heard KC was known for beef. I would recommend this restaraunt to any red meat eating being. I had the 10oz prime rib and it...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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overrated

The quality of the meat is not close to the best steak in town. Our last meal there was all wrong and the manager offered me a ten dollar gift certificate for next time. Thanks for nothing.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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steak house food- coffee shop atmosphere

I have read what a great place the Hereford House is for a few years, on my first trip to KC, I decided I wanted a great steak and thought of hereford house..WHAT A MISTAKE. must be the most over rated steak...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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Hereford House is here to stay!

Our whole family loves The Hereford House. The house dressing is a blend of two kinds and is delicious. The steak is always wonderful and the desserts are very good. It's laid back (particularly the one...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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soooo overrated it's not funny

I laugh every time I open an airline magazine and see a list of the top 10 steakhouses in the U.S. because invariably Hererford House is on there which immediately makes me question how good those other 9...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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As it should be !!

I've eaten steak at the Hereford House for over 40 years. You were only surprised the first time , after that only reminded of why you return.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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the best

I have only ate their one time but I am sure this was the best steak I have ever had.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Delicious steaks

Wonderful food, relaxed atmosphere, reasonable prices. The portions are large and the service prompt.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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great food, reasonably priced

Went early to try the Sunset Menu, it's a terrific deal, and served all day on Sundays. Same great food but less expensive if you can get there earlier, during the week or wait until Sunday. Prime rib was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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It's whats for dinner!!!

The Hereford House is one of my all-time favorites. It supplies you with a reason for all those commercials that used to be around that had the catchy phrase "...beef, it's whats for dinner."
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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terrific food

Visited the KC area and arrived at the Downtown Hereford House just in time to try the new Sunset Dinner Menu, as reduced pricing on the their regular steaks. Excellent meal very reasonably priced, you have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2002
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AOL CityGuide

one of kansas city's most beloved steakhouses...
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Wcities

steak and wine lovers will feel right at home at this plaza eatery. the location, fine steaks and award-winning wine list rank this restaurant as one of kansas city's favorites. this rustic restaurant is a...
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RestaurantRow.com

after many repeat trips the food here is always delicious...
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10Best

since 1957, this steak fave has been preparing choice cuts over a hickory-wood fire. great kansas city strips, fillets, and t-bones are cooked to a perfect degree of tenderness and are the reason folks return...
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