"HH is typically an exceptional place to have a steak and take in the delights of great sides and dessert. However, the baked potato was dry and brown on the inside from having been cooked long before being brought out (flavor left much to be desired). Dessert, a chocolate cake, was dry and inedible. Thanks to a great server, it was replaced by a delicious carrot. The chef's newest creation, sea scallops with pesto, mashed potatoes and asparagus was good, other than the extreme amount of oil used in the pesto which overwhelmed the potatoes (had to leave a protective ring of potatoes on the plate to keep the oil from taking over the entire side). Independence is not the best HH in KC, by any means--go to Zona Rosa if you want a great meal."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"My husband & I were celebrating a recent event & chose Hereford House because we had a gift card for them. Our waiter, Zack B, was great, very attentive, accurate & professional, yet friendly. The food came exactly as ordered & was as delicious as usual."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I booked a reservation for my Mom and I on Mother's Day. We were expecting to sit in the normal Hereford House dining room, and to order from their standard, Hereford House menu. However, due to Mother's Day, the only thing available was a "Mother's Day Brunch" that was served in one of the hotel's ballrooms. My Mom and I don't care for buffet style food. Had I known that this was the case, I would have booked a reservation else where. I don't recall anything on the website stating that these changes. Needless to say, I was disappointed."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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"It was me and my girlfriends 1 yr anniversary and our first time going here. Place was excellent food was awesome was even able to accommodate flowers to be on the table set up beforehand and card was held on to be brought out. Made the night awesome with awesome food!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Normally we love everything about The Hereford House, but this time it was very cold in the restaurant and our steaks were totally un-seasoned. Very bland. We will definitely go back because it is normally wonderful, but this time was a let down."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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"Food and service were excellent. We had a reservation at 6:30 p.m., got seated by 6:30 p.m. We ordered our drinks and dinner and they were served quickly. We paid our bill and left by 7:15 p.m."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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"We came here to celebrate m parents' 33rd Anniversary and the service was amazing and the food was great. Would definately recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice dining experience."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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"We ordered a filet and salmon. The filet was ordered med-rare, and arrived rare. The waiter took it back to cook it to med-rare, and it arrived medium. It's unfortunate that a steak house can't properly cook a $38 steak dinner. The salmon arrived overcooked and dry. The rolls were apparently heated in a microwave, and were rock hard. On a positive note, the wait staff was friendly, and prompt. Needless to say, we won't be rushing back to Hereford house anytime soon. We expect more for our hard earned money."
Dined on 5/02/2013
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"As usual they were very professional and efficient. The food was very good and the waiter was very good. We enjoyed our evening a lot. We will be back."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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"When arriving at restaurant was a bit hectic at hostess desk. There were 3 employees from hotel trying to pick up their carry out meals. Hostess was "shouting" to another server to come help her seat tables cause she had to deal w/ the carry out meals. Just seemed disorganized at best.
Server was prompt and received our lunches quickly."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Enjoyed brunch was amazed by all the items. For a large party this is the way to go. Reservations a plu . Able to walk right in at our appointed time."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion
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"This was my second visit and my guests seemed to enjoy their food. I had the salmon and it was ok. The asparagus tasted odd. We had a great waitress and my cosmo was awesome too. I probably would not return to this location because there is so many great restaurants in the area."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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"Herford House is dependable for good food and good service. I recommend early evening dining for those with smaller appetites and those who prefer a quieter dining time."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
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"The food was very good and loved the Sam Adams tasting paddle. The only issue I had was that we were rushed through our meal. We hadn't even finished half our appetizer and the soup was coming out and then same with our meal. At one point we had 3 courses of food on the table. I wanted to take my wife out of a nice/relaxing meal but wasn't able to just sit and enjoy each course."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
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"We ate there on a Saturday night, which was also prom night for a local school, apparently. It was fun to see them dressed up and having a nice dinner. My companion and i had steaks, of course. He had the steak oscar and i had sirloin. Everything was good and the service was good. They have a decent wine list with reasonable prices. we go there for steak and wine and it's good every time."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"Not overly impressed with the experience. It was only my second time there so I really had no true preconceived notions of what to expect. I, along with two other gentlemen, were having a kind of business meeting / lunch combined. Our attendant could never really establish a rhythm for us. As a results, we found ourselves waiting quite a bit. Additionally, our food left a little to be desired as well. I finished my plate but neither of the other two gentlemen did. This could have certainly been an isolated event and I will return again as well as recommend your site to other, when asked, as an option..."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"We traveled an hour for the famous prime rib. The food and service was worth the trip but, the ambiance ...an overflow room with a view of the parking lot??? If we return, we'll request the "formal dining room"."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"We took my parents for their 49th wedding anniversary. My father has a hearing impairment, and the restaurant was very quiet and easy for him to have a conversation in. The food selection was great. We each did the dinner for two. Our filets were cooked perfectly and were so tender. The pork chops had an excellent flavor. Our server, Kelly, was knowledgeable and helpful when we were making selections, as well as, just the right amount of attentiveness. It was a perfect dinner."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Very enjoyable evening for a date night with spouse. We always enjoy the meal for 2 with a good selection of a 4 course dinner. Waitress was very knowledgeable about meals."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, late-night find, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 36 for Hereford House - Independence
Overall rating
(Very Good)4/5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)4/5
Service
(Very Good)4/5
Ambiance
(Very Good)4/5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a wondrful dining experience, this was my wifes Birthday and the staff made it a grand night for all, all our special request were meet which made our dinning experiance very joyful."
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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"After our first waiter graciously moved us from a drafty table, we didn't know that we would experience our waiter Jesus's second day as a waiter. He really tried but he may have missed some of the conversation. A second waiter advised that he was having trouble at the bar trying to get my "half glass" of wine when in fact I'd ordered one of their "half bottles" of LeCrema. He got most of the order right but the whole meal took about an hour and 45 minutes. We didn't chance the flambe bread pudding and ask for a more experienced waiter, even though Jesus said he'd "try". This will certianly not stop us from returning. We generally have great food and service and usually eat there at least once a month. The prime rib is great."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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"the day of my reservations they called to change my reservations. We had a private room reserved for a week and was called on the day of reservations to tell me they were mov ing us out into the dining room
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Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
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"we desired a nice restaurant to celebrate our 27th anniversary and chose Hereford House. unfortunately we had more of a regular restaurant experience with a nice restaurant price tag. Both the appetizer and prime rib were just warm enough to keep us from sending either back, the filet was good and hot. Our server was very personable and made up for the hostess who seated us. We walked away feeling we hadn't had a special experience other than putting out more money than our usual evenings out."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
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"My companion and i went there for steak. I was tempted by the catch of the day, but went with steak. My companion had the filet oscar and i had the sirloin. He had the spinach salad, which was delicious. I had the spring salad which i recommend over the house. Our steaks were cooked perfectly and very tender. service was professional. We got what we went for: a great steak dinner with good service and good wine. Italian cream cake is back, which made me happy."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Had a reservation for two at 7:30pm and we were seated 5 minutes after we arrived. Lovely fireplace close to our table. Wine list is extensive. Ordered the filet and baked salmon and was not disappointed. Blue cheese dressing on the house salad was the only downside to a very nice meal. Great for a special occasion or just a casual night out with friends."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, special occasion
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"Generally we order the prime rib which is always outstanding. This time my spouse ordered a rib-eye and she stated that, “I’ve been ordering the wrong thing all these years, this rib-eye is awesome”. lol."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"A great place to have dinner with the family, or just with your significant other. Their timing on the courses is excellent and we never had to wait in an empty glass."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We like this place. It's always a plus when Wendy is our server, but we almost always have good service no matter who it is, and the bar staff is friendly and makes us feel welcome. Give it a try!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
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"This was Valentines evening so it is expected that the place would be full and the waiters very busy. The food was wonderful, I had the twin lobster tails, they were cooked to perfection, my date had prime rib and ate every bite. Looking forward to visiting again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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