Jess and Jims Steak House

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Jess And Jim's Steakhouse in Kansas City is a four star American restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. This popular restaurant has been serving up moderately priced meals in the Kansas City - South neighborhood for the last 60 years. It's known for its steak. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, catering, and lunch. This restaurant is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food very good.

User Reviews of Jess and Jims Steak House

Yelp.com Review - by Susan N.

4.0 of 5 stars. The second you walk in, you see accolades displayed all over the wall so immediately the bar was set really high. The atmosphere and decor are like a throwback to the 1970s, probably when they had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David A.

4.0 of 5 stars. For the price, I don't think you'll beat this for a steakhouse. The place is HUGE, but the design is old school and reminds you of a joint from the 1970's or early 80's. You'd never realize that it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by A.B. F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to second Kev L's high praise for the cheeseburgers here. Came in for lunch a couple of days ago while on a visit from the Bay Area, and had the best cheeseburger anywhere, ever (and I'm not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erik R.

4.0 of 5 stars. As mentioned, this is a steakhouse in every sense of the word. There are other items on the menu, but the best thing and focus of everything is steak. This is also the only mid-range steak house in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow. Just wow. Not enough praise for this place! We took our 1 year old here when the sitter backed out on us- we were not going to let that ruin date night!! Can I just tell you, they made us as a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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A hidden treasure by Sarah Y. at InsiderPages

Jess and Jim's is a hidden treasure in Kansas City. I had lived here for almost two years before I found this great restaurant. If you go, I would recommend their cheeseburger if you're looking for something...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kev L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is Kevin. It's Wednesday and it's 4:39PM. I cannot believe what I just heard.One of my co-workers (I will not say his name) just said he had the best hamburger of his life. FOR SIX DOLLARS.What...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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any one know hazel152 or randy l. clark of washington

my name is tammy lynn doan age 28. bonnie brown is my mother debbie doans aunt and im looking for her, and a randy clark of washington in 1980 when i was born, hi parents were the mayor of orange county around...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by annie t.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you want the best steak in town, go to Jess and Jims. I've lived in KC forever, and we can't find a better steak...we've tried. They are huge and tender, always perfectly cooked, and the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Libs G.

5.0 of 5 stars. My family lives nearby and we've enjoyed the steaks here for the last 10 years. I fell off the wagon as a vegetarian and landed with a mouthful of the richest, juiciest prime rib I've ever had in my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by woody w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jess & Jim's Steak HouseMike and Debbie VanNoy, Owners517 E. 135thMartin City, MO 64145Dear Fabulous Jess & Jim's Team,May I begin with a humble apology! With all the letters I have written to new...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Henry M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've traveled far, and experienced many steakhouses. This is perhaps the BEST steakhouse I've ever been to.The last time I went, I challenged myself to a 40oz porterhouse steak, accompanied with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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good, but not great

A family member from St Louis told me they had the best steak in there life here. So when we had a opportunity to be in K C, we had to try it. A little out of the way for where we were staying. Steaks were...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Don't miss this one! by L G. at InsiderPages

Absolutely the top Steak House in Kansas City. It's out of the way unless you live near Grandview, but I would drive the distance anytime to savor the best steak you can buy, cooked to perfection, and served...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Been here twice about 5 years ago after reading about it in a magazine. I still dream about it once a year and am still looking for a comparable steakhouse. The theme here is meat. (I asked for the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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I've had better steak at Denny's

We were new to the KC area, and asked where to go for steak. We were told Jess & Jim's was a KC tradition, so we went there, expecting a treat. We were completely underwhelmed! I think this place may have been...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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Just an average experience

If you are in the area its a fun place to try.Off the beaten path a bit. A good place to eat and relax.A very down home style to the place. I was excited about the steak.It was definitely tender and flavorful,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2006
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BEST STEAK IN ANY STATE

Jess & Jims is THE best steak in Kansas City!! Great Food AND Great Service!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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Steak Dinner

Took our son and his wife there as we had coupons. It was still pricey but delicious! We all had great steaks - tender and cooked to perfection. Also, we've never seen beets as an appetizer but it's a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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It's okay

I wouldn't say this place is terrible by any means, but I do agree that it does not live up to its hype. My rib-eye was a good-sized portion, but lacking in flavor. The ambience is that of a mountain lodge -...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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This place is great

I took my mom there for her birthday and she had to take most of her syeak and half her baked potato home because it was so huge. The service was outstanding, the atmosphere was great also.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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very poor for KC

this place is a huge disappointment. very over-rated. who cares if truman ate there. probably contributed to an early demise!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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off the beaten path

It's a bit of a drive from downtown or OP but the food is very good, nothing pretensious here, if your looking for that look elsewhere, just a great steak cooked perfectly and served with a HUGE baked potato....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/30/2004
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It is the best in KC

I have been going to Jess & Jims for over 20 years I have moved out of the Kansas City Area and I have ordered Steaks from their web site and they were delivered right away. I have lived In Hawaii and now...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2003
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Big steak

One of the reasons I don't go to Outback to get a steak is because of their choice of cooking methods. Jess& Jim's servers their steak the same way, pan seared or flat top grill most likely. However, the steak...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2003
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Best avoided

If you don't mind a train buzzing past several times during your meal and a place that looks a bit outdated, then the ambiance is fine. The filet I ordered did not taste high quality and was not cooked...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2003
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Great Value

Jess & Jim's is the best value and quality for your money. Off the beaten track, it is not pretentious....just great food at reasonable prices served by friendly folks.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2003
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waited for nothing

Well if you catch this place on a slow night then you are in for a treat if you want good food in less than upscale ambience
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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Jess & Jim's No Way

The customer service at Jess & Jims was unbelievable terrible. For the prices, I would expect a much better cut of meat. I would avoid this restaurant at all costs!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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lot of fun

Jess and Jims is like a trip back in time. Fun atmosphere and great steaks! It does need a little work on the side items.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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fatty meats

The worst steak I had in KC the 15 years I lived there. Whats wors a staff that doesnt care!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2003
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Yuck!

What's wrong with you people? This place is terible! The atmosphere is okay, but the food is poor quality and the service could be better.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2003
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Simply the bes

It has been 2 years since I ate there, I live in Califorinia. I have been able to eat at Jess & Jims a few times, but everytime was a plesant experience. My native california wife thought she had good steaks...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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The real deal!

Not worth the trip. It's a good half-hour drive from the dowtown/plaza area to this outdated, unimaginative steakhouse. My feeling is, if you're going to spend this kind of money, it would be better spent...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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great

very good steaks. I eat there everytime I am in KC.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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Real honest steaks are at Jess and Jim's

Hi, I have always looked forward to a trip to Kansas City to see mt friend, Eileen. She and her husband Robert have always taken us there for special occasions. The steak is out of this world. You can tell the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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The best little steakhouse...

If a variety of steaks is your fare, this is the place. The steaks taste great, and the service is very good. Its quite expensive, but the 30 ounce porterhouse is well worth its asking price.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2002
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Handles A Crowd

Great Service, good food very professional service. I have had othing but great experience's when I eat at Jess & Jim's
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2002
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JESS N JIMS COMPLETELY OVERATED!

Jess and Jims is completely over rated and their food is disgusting! I recently went there and the steak was greasy and fried, not at all grilled, it was not done right! the service was terrible, our table was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2002
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Out-of-the-way

If you know where it is, excellent. Parking limited. Very good food, but very busy.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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Maybe the worst steak in KC

I really cant believe that anyone would think that this is a good steak house let alone the best in KC! I have eaten at all of them & this one is the worst! I've had to go there several times but will never go...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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I wish!!

On a trip to the K.C. area we decided to look up Jess and Jim's, who we were told had great food. As a resident of Omaha, we have our share of poor, average,and good places to eat. Driving three hours to shop,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2002
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No Better

I've worked in 42 different states and 9 foreign countries and Jess & Jims is absolutely THE BEST! I used to live in KC and now Ca. but I travel to KC 3 times a year to visit and eat at J&J"s. You folks are...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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Not as Good As In The Past

Jess and Jim's seems to be living on the reputation of its former owners who made it one of the top 3 steakhouses in America. Current owners do not manage it closely enough. On any given night you could get a...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Time to close the doors

Our dining experience at Jess and Jims was one of the worst I have ever, ever encountered. We took a large party for a special event. We waited 40 minutes to order our food. It took another 45 minutes for our...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2002
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ANNIVERSARY DISSAPOINTMENT

My son took his wife to jess&jims for their 16th anniversary and he said it was the worst steak he had gotten in a restaurant in KC. He complained and they did nothing. Pretty bad for a place thats been in...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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lotsa fat

Too bad about this place. I lived in KC for over 10 years and this was place was not on my list. Steaks had too much fat, tough and the atmosphere left a lot to be desired. The wait staff were ok, although...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2002
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Used to be GREAT

These guys are not in the same ballpark as the Golden Ox. They used to be great and our friends and us spent literally thousands of dollars there. The last two times we went there we were disappointed with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2002
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big potatoes

the last time i was there the service was good,and the service was good
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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the best

I have been going to Jess & Jims ever sence I was a kid. In the twenty years I have been going there they still have the best steaks.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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Hot and Juicy

Jess and Jim's has the best steaks any where. They have great flavor and are always hot and juicey! And their baked potatos are to die for.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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Excelent

The food is great, not only are the steaks great but the potatoes are the size of mini footballs...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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A taste little of Country

A pleasant night out. A good eat-out if not in any kind of mood for fast food.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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Here's the BEEF!

These people are what "Kansas City steak" is all about. They are serving up ample portions of food that you can eat and not a lot of frou-frou decoration that goes to the dumpster. The wait staff is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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10

The best place in the world for the steak lover!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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Great-- if you can find it

Who know that there was a great steakhouse out in the middle of nowhere? The food is great. Atmosphere completely laid back. Service awesome. Although the place is always crowded. Make a reservation-- and then...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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IgoUgo

in 1972 playboy magazine put this small kansas city steakhouse on the map by naming it the best steakhouse in the world. last fall, they updated their views calling it one of the top 10 steakhouses in the...
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10Best

this much-loved restaurant occupies an unassuming building crowned by a giant cow, but it serves up excellent steaks at affordable prices. great beef, pork and chicken entrees are always available at the...
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AOL CityGuide

a great steakhouse for more than 65 years...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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OpenTable

Jess & Jim's is a family owned and operated restaurant since 1938. We have been known as the best by several magazines, the latest being Esquire Magazine in its Sept 2008 issue. We were also featured twice in...
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