Collection - Kansas City

The polenta dish at Collection was so insanely good that I kept waiting for the men in white coats to come take it away. Insane, I tell you!

Walked here after a performance at the Kauffman Center. Friday night, still had a choice of open tables. Bit of a speakeasy vibe, good for a full meal or just drinks. Intimate little space, playful and sophisticated, complete with candlelight and neat little plants. Kind and welcoming staff. The food menu is small and top-notch with unique blends of flavors. Save room for dessert! (The cheddar bread pudding with bourbon caramel was an unexpectedly perfect pairing of flavors, went nicely with some French-press Irish coffee. Excellently crafted cocktails (classics and innovations and generally a great selection of spirits and beers. Everything was prepared with care. Easy to spend a lot of money here, but a really nice treat.

Can't overstate how much I recommend this gem. Came for the whiskey and stayed for the good people, good vibes, staff making me feel like a local. The whiskey was no joke though. They have several single barrels that are exclusive to The Belfry, and the two I tasted were fantastic. Every single element of their burger and fries is made in house, and they have reached perfection. Fresh, interesting flavors that harmonize flawlessly. The fries were the best I've had, crispy with pops of coarse salt. Worth the stop every time you're in town.

Amazing whiskey selection, great cocktails, and a very respectable number of beers on tap. The food I had was all excellent. I feel like I could've spent multiple days here trying things on their menu. Everything sounded so good. Cool place, cool vibe, great food, friendly service. I really can't wait to go back!

We came here with another couple and we all had an incredible dining experience! The atmosphere was very chill and they’re known for having one of the best bourbon lists in KC, along with an equally impressive cocktail and beer selection. At first, the bourbon/whiskey list can be a little overwhelming as there are so many to choose from. I wanted to try something I’ve never had so we were lucky enough to receive a few excellent recommendations from Chef Celina, who in addition to being a world class chef, just so happens to have an exquisite palate for bourbons. After we got a few cocktails going, we ordered the cauliflower and pretzels to start with. Both were very delicious and the cauliflower was cooked like none other I’ve ever tasted…so freakin’ good! I ended up ordering the cheeseburger and added an egg and bacon as well. The flavor of the burger was incredible, the fries were cooked perfectly and had a slight crunch…everything was insanely tasty! Our overall experience was amazing and we can’t wait to come back. This has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants in KC!