Great Brookside neighborhood restaurant with a causal feel and freshly prepared food. Steaks, fresh seafood,salads, sandwiches and appetizers. Michael Forbes Grille has been in the Kansas City area since 1985.
"Our family of 10 visited Michael Forbes for brunch on Mother's Day. Despite it being a potentially busy day, the restaurant seemed very calm and accommodating. The brunch had an incredible variety of outstanding food choices and was very reasonably priced. We look forward to returning!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"They were perfect for mom. Warm friendly smiles, manager came by several times to check on her. Made you feel like family. Buffet was simple and very very tasty. Very clean and well maintained. Second Mother's Day in a row. See U next year 4 Mother's Day 4 sure."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We arrived 5 minutes before our reservation time to find the hostess had mistakenly given away our reservation to another group of 5. It was Mother's Day dinner and very busy. After about 20 minutes she was able to seat us at a 4 top booth with a chair pulled up. We were very tight and had to juggle plates and space all evening. Our server was fun, but very busy, and drinks and special requests (like lemon in water) were forgotten. My niece ordered the steak and they were out. The food that did come was good. I don't think they were at all prepared for the busy night and I was very disappointed that our reservation was not honored and we were squeezed in to a very tight space. It was our first time to eat there."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"Took our office staff to lunch and the nice variety made it easy for everyone to find something they liked. Lunch specials are a great value. Everyone had bar type food that tasted great!!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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"The Sunday breakfast buffet was reasonably priced and good. They don't go all out with Shrimp and an omelet station like you get at the higher priced breakfast buffets but adequate and worth the money."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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"After reading the reviews I was skeptical and was not excited to eat here. Don't know why there has been any poor reviews. We were greeted as soon as we walked in the door by a smiling waitress who seated us immediately. She became our server. Drinks came super fast. Had a side salad, which was wonderful. All kinds of different lettuces and many toppings, their salad dressing of honey mustard was the best I have ever had! I ordered prime rib well done, yes I said well done. Most places will still bring it rare but when mine arrived I was thrilled,it was cooked the way I WANTED IT! My husband had the salmon sandwich, he loved it also. I did not think it was decorated by a grandpa as one reviewer suggested, I love the decor. will be back!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"We loved the neighborhood feel of Michael Forbes. The food was excellent with many choices. While dining with another couple, we all found Michael Forbes to be a great place to enjoy a casual evening of great food and great conversation. We will definitely go back."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"This is a great place for anything. If you're bringing the kids come early. If you're with a group or on a date come a little later! LOVE all the food and drinks. Have fun. It really is a great place to go!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"The food isn't particularly memorable, but it's certainly fine, especially for a middle -of-the-road type of place. It's comfortable, a great neighborhood place. Our server was just outstanding!!!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"The food is good and the service is OK, but it amazes me how much people expect for a $10 brunch buffet. If there was a value rating on OpenTable, I would have given this place 5 stars. You get alot for $10."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch
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"Michael Forbes was a favorite of ours many years ago in its original location. When we received a Groupon ad recently, we decided to give it a try.
This restauant seems to be a neighborhood favorite. We ordered 2 of the nightly specials, Scallops and prime rib. In short, my wife did not like the scallops because of a strong fish smell. The scallops with the orzo just did not work. The prime rib was Ok except that it was finished on the grill to bring it to a medium rare.
The wait staff seemed quite competent and the Manager was very nice. They understood the problem with the scallops.
We will probably try the restuarant one more time before writing it off."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"Easter Buffet was very good. All food excellent. Limited selections but price reflected that and it was appropriate. No wait. Excellent waitress and staff."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"This was our first and most likely last time here. We went for Easter brunch, which was $19 per person for a buffet. The service was terrible. The server was awkward, greeted us poorly, didn't check on us, and the dropped the check on the table after we had just sat down with one plate of food. The food was below average to poor. It all tasted like it was from a box or can, and the selection was poor. The value for what was paid was poor. The salmon was never refilled, the ham was fatty, the grits were watery, the bacon saturated in grease, the pancakes were dry and tasted like a cheap mix. There were no drinks included; it was $2.10 extra for a cup of coffee with no refills. Don't waste your time or money here."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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"The ONLY reason I didn't rate the food as very good was because it was so peppery. I got the garlic chicken. I LOVE garlic and cannot normally get enough of it, but the pepper overpowered the chicken and the mashed potatoes."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2008
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"Attentive but not "helicopter" service. Food was well prepared and nicely presented. I'd like to see more healthy choices on the menu. This is one of our favorite places to meet family for a night out."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"I was happy to be able to make last-minute reservations for Valentine's Day. We generally don't dine out on VD, but it was nice to be able to this year. Not having to travel far was a benefit as well... good to have the restaurant in the neighborhood. Our service really helped to make the dinner more enjoyable... She was attentive, friendly and seemed to know just what to do."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
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"We had no problems getting last minute reservations. Our server was very knowledgeable and personable. The service was perfect for a Friday night. Food and drinks were top notch and we would highly recommend the Cold Smoked Trout for an appetizer. We live 200 miles from KC so we don't get there too often, but when we do, we make it a point to have dinner there."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"The Brookside neighborhood boasts several great restaurants, and Michael Forbes Bar and Grill makes the decision of where to eat even more of a challenge. A great place for families or a couple/date night meal. Bar service nice and accommodating. There is history in the establishment, and the menu has some throwbacks to it, some traditional and some with a twist. The Pot Roast soup was delicious - very much a comfort food. Homemade style rolls brought to the table still warming in the pan - mmm. The fried catfish is perfectly de-boned at the table, as advertised (quite a sight to see, really tricky to then go and do it!). We enjoyed sea scallops with spinach crepes and Sicilian pork chops. Just right for a nice meal!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
2007
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"Dont bother with making reservations because they are completely ignored. Were 5 minutes late due to inadequate parking facilitiess and had to wait 20 minutes for a table. Other diners that came after us with rservations were also told to wait in the bar and they would be callled in 15 minmutes or so. The waiter was totally unfamiliar wuth the drink options. This place needs serious help. We've been there twice, first and last time on the same evening."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
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"This was our second time at Michael Forbes and it didn't disappoint. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Lots of variety on the menu and the desserts were wonderful."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2011
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"1st time eating here with a group of 9 from work. Everything went smoothly and food was great. The price of a good glass of sangria was only $5.00. Will Definately go back!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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