


Cozy New American offering inventive dishes made from seasonal ingredients, plus classic cocktails.
Hours
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1927 McGee St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: (816) 221-0785
Website: http://novelkc.com/
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Reviews
The food was incredible. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. You can tell there’s real intention behind the menu. The drinks were just as impressive, well crafted and perfectly balanced.
In my opinion, Novel is easily one of the absolute best restaurant options in Kansas City. If you’re looking for a spot that delivers on service, food, and overall experience, this is it.
The space is beautifully designed with an intimate, thoughtful atmosphere, and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable about both the menu and wine selections.
We made a reservation a week in advance (highly recommended, as it’s a small, popular spot) and found parking easily behind the restaurant. We started with the bread service — freshly baked, warm, and served with outstanding sea salt butter. The octopus was a true standout — tender, juicy, and perfectly prepared.
For entrées, the mushroom ravioli and scallops were both cooked to perfection. We ended the night with their pistachio cheesecake, which absolutely stole the show. Every dish was crafted with so much care, making the night feel extra special.
If you’re looking for an incredible dining experience in Kansas City, Novel is a must-visit. Just be sure to book ahead — walk-ins aren’t recommended!
Highly recommend. I’ll be back!
Overall, it was a good experience. The breakdown is below.
Food – I had the lamb chops and lamp sausage. The chops were good, but the sausage stole the show for me. Great balance of flavors that I could’ve eaten more of. My wife had the pork chop. She was disappointed in the amount of fat in the chop but was pleased with the flavor. It was a very big portion as well. We shared the bread service that is served with a side of hummus and salted butter. The rye bread we had was delicious. We also shared the fried cauliflower. This was our favorite dish of the night. Not one piece remained.
Overall food experience 4
Service – We were seated in a booth adjacent to the bar, so our server was one of the bartenders. He was very friendly. After finding out it was our first visit, he quickly walked us through the menu, suggested the bread service, and left us to decide on drinks. The cocktails were unique and delicious, and our service was spectacular. After dinner, we were offered a fresh brewed cup of coffee, which they roasted in house. Great finish to dinner. The dessert looked good, but we were too stuffed.
Overall Service Experience – 5
Atmosphere – The atmosphere is intimate in a small space. The art and design are minimalist. We enjoyed the restaurant. The only minor drawback for us was the closeness of the tables. We were seated at a two person table with a wall bench for seating on one side. The table next to us was close enough that it was difficult to exit our table and not interrupt the patrons seated next to us. We were close enough too that the couple next to us heard our conversation and commented . It’s not terrible, but I was a little less comfortable than I like for a higher end dinner.
Overall Atmosphere Experience – 3
I enjoyed Novel and expect to visit again. If you haven’t heen here, i recommend you give it a try.