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Westport Cafe & Bar
In Paris, the café serves as the center for social interaction. It’s a place where writers, artists, businessmen, and people of all stripes congregate-- to talk, entertain each other, or simply pass the time while enjoying a basic meal, tea, or coffee. In the same tradition, the American tavern serves as the location for the interchange of news and opinions among townspeople, for the sale of solacing liquors, or perhaps for the incidental sociability. Westport Café & Bar is where Parisian café meets classic American Tavern.
Westport Café & Bar offers an American menu with classic French inspiration and preparations. Simple, quality ingredients are braised, grilled, poached, confit, or cured in the same old-world technique that has been practiced by the masters for years. Filet of branzino a la mueniere, pommes frites, sauce béarnaise, roasted chicken grand mere, sauce béchamel, croque monsieur, salads nicoise and lyonnaise.
We look forward to your visit.
-WCB-
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78 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 78 reviews
5 stars
(30)
4 stars
(36)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(58)
- fit for foodies(44)
- great for brunch(27)
- romantic(24)
- special occasion(19)
- hot spot(17)
Westport Cafe & Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Brunch Flop
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've eaten at WC&B before and have always enjoyed it so I took my mom to brunch for a special occasion. I love brunch, and there are several places in KC known for brunch- I was expecting WC&B's brunch to be just as tasty as their happy hour & dinner menu. There were options but overall it was not that delicious or diverse of a menu. I appreciated the drink inclusion with the meal but I've had better brunch at other midtown restaurants."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Off day
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Westport Cafe is a favorite of mine for brunch in the city. Our reservation this last weekend must have been an off day for them. My favorite dish is their Salmon eggs benedict. So most of my group ordered this plate. Sadly almost all the eggs where cooked through, not runny in the middle like they are suppose to be and this really affected the dish. The dish also came out a little cool. I hope this was just a single time occurrence, this place usually is pretty spot on with their eggs beni."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 3 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant was very flexible with our large group. They accommodated separate checks and the server was very calm and competent. Steak frites and all the desserts were tasty!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love this place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The owners and Stan the bar tender are always pleasant and glad to see us. The food and drinks are great. We keep coming back"
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice, cozy cafe
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Adorable cafe, food was interesting, although limited if you are vegetarian and nothing for vegans. Fresh pea ravioli app was lovely and sized as a small plate main course. Beet salad was fresh and delicious.
Servers were sullen so don't expect a particularly cheerful atmosphere or even much interaction about the menu. Bartender was very helpful, welcoming, and friendly."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love Westport Cafe and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love Westport Cafe and Bar, interesting menu, dedicated kitchen, intimate romantic space, and great interesting servers.
Neal y Linda"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I LOVED the mussels here.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I LOVED the mussels here. However, do not order the spaetzle if you like traditional spaetzle. These are fried and are served on top of a ton of oil and seasoning gathered in the bottom of the plate. I ate two bites and could not get myself to take in anymore."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2008
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Review 8 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved the 4-6 menu! Great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Loved the 4-6 menu! Great food!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food very good. Waitress was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food very good. Waitress was wonderful, very attentive, and very helpful in splitting our checks. I would rethink the baked beans in the English breakfast entries. Everything else was very good.
Thank you for a very pleasant time."
Thank you for a very pleasant time."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My wife and I always enjoy
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I always enjoy the WBC and this trip was no exception. We got a great table towards the front and got great service from Meghan. We shared the mussels with fennel and tomato sauce. The mussels are always very good and it is a difficult decision on which sauce to choose. I had a chicken sandwich and my wife enjoyed one of her favorites, the soup and salad. Very enjoyable experience."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2008
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Review 11 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A favorite dining spot for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A favorite dining spot for my wife and I."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 12 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Abundance of choices
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It had been a while since I had been here. There are so many interesting choices to make, the only difficulty was deciding. Being unconventional seemed the right approach. We started with the Blue Point Oysters which were large and plump. Then we opted for the roasted beet salad. It was perfectly dressed and the red and golden beets added to the beauty of the presentation. This was such fun, we decided to go for the steak sandwich rather than a traditional entree. Sharing a piece of chocolate cream pie topped off a delightful, cafe dining experience."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great and the service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great and the service impeccable. The parking in the area is terrible..took 20 minutes to find a spot."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My sister-in-law & I had a
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My sister-in-law & I had a very pleasant experience. The food, while good, wasn't up to their usual standards. It's a fun place to go, & I'll definitely go there again."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 15 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is always fantastic and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is always fantastic and it has the perfect ambiance to compliment a weekend brunch. Will definitely be returning to Westport Cafe!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We started out with a Boulevard
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We started out with a Boulevard Shandy, which is out of this world. Breakfast was amazing and we would definitely go back."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 18 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed this restaurant.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Enjoyed this restaurant. Friendly waitress. The food was very good. I recommend."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food here is consistently
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food here is consistently excellent. Great choices and reasonable prices with a good wine and beer list means GO OFTEN!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never disappoints! The food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Never disappoints! The food is fabulous! Can't wait to return."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I really enjoy the specialty
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I really enjoy the specialty cocktails. Fantastic place for a small group to drink."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 22 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Entrees were just okay for
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Entrees were just okay for the price. Escargots were very good. I like them with more garlic in the butter, but that just a personal preference. The oysters were outstanding. The profiterols with ice cream were yummy, but my God, 3 people could have eaten out of each serving. Unfortunately I didn't have 3 people to share it with so I ate it all."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 23 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was our first time there,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was our first time there, and all in all, it was a good experience. I made a reservation, and the host made us wait to be seated until that time. The couple in front of us had no reservation and were offered one of two tables. When I mentioned I had a reservation, the host made us wait until that time, then sat us at the table leftover from the first couple. We literally stared at an empty, ready table for five minutes. It was silly - not sure what he was trying to accomplish. Fortunately, our waitress and food were great!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice wine selection by the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice wine selection by the glass. Great mussels with blue cheese and arugula - with lots of french bread to soak up the sauce! Scallops also excellent. The service was excellent. We'll be back to try some dishes other than sardines and steak frites - which disappointed."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious French cuisine in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious French cuisine in the heart of Westport. Laid-back, casual ambiance.
Cheese boards & accompaniments won rave reviews.
Best value for oysters. Fresh & fabulous!
Interesting & imaginative cocktail menu in addition to good wine selection.
Terrific neighborhood find."
Cheese boards & accompaniments won rave reviews.
Best value for oysters. Fresh & fabulous!
Interesting & imaginative cocktail menu in addition to good wine selection.
Terrific neighborhood find."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Can't beat the atmosphere
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Can't beat the atmosphere and the service. The wait staff don't hover or interrupt or make yor sit through a sales presentation. But they are always there if you want them. The bottle of still water on the table is such a great idea. The menu is not long, but it has variety, is tasty and is reasonably priced."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 27 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Almost Outstanding
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I wanted to give Westport Cafe 5 stars because almost everything was great. I did not like that I had to wait a half hour to be seated when I had made a reservation in advance, and my steak frittes was overcooked. Otherwise, the cocktails and food were delicious and the restaurant had a great vibe!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Review 28 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The others at the table liked
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The others at the table liked their dinner more than I did, so maybe I didn't order the best item. Felt like a casual little bistro in Paris. Will have to try again."
Dined on 12/28/2012
2009
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Review 29 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was great and so
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great and so was our server. Only complaint is about the host's attitude. My wife and I arrived five minutes early for a 6:45 restaurant and the host made us feel like we were in the wrong for being early. He was arrogant and was not welcoming and seated several other two person parties that walked in the door after us. Finally when our table was ready he beckoned to us to sit down and said absolutely nothing."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 30 for Westport Cafe & Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This place has been on my
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place has been on my 'we need to check this out' list for quite a while. I found an open reservation on a Saturday night for restaurant week, and took the plunge. I was not disappointed. We got there a few minutes early for our 8:15pm reservation, and it was completely packed. The building is very narrow, and there wasn't a lot of room. It was a bit uncomfortable waiting near the bar because it was so crowded, but our table was ready right on time. The food and drinks were completely stunning. The three course restaurant week menu was both simple and elegant. From the terrine de boudin noir appetizer, to the grilled arctic char and chicken con fit, this was one of the best meals I've had in recent memory. I can't wait to go back."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Westport Cafe & Bar
Based on the average of (48) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic