School is back in session across the state. After you get your kid on the bus, it's time for you to head into school too. This stunning brick schoolhouse opened its doors in 1885 and educated local children until it was closed in 1932. 70 years after closing it's doors, Webster School, reopened as Webster House a fine dining and boutique shopping destination. It's the perfect place for the perfect here in the Show Me State.
Sitting in the heart of downtown Kansas City, juxtaposed from the sleek modern buildings surrounding it, is Webster House. This large brick school house once educated the young, now it's educating locals about flavors they've yet to experience.
Inside the beautifully restored building is a stunning and expansive dining room. There is also private rooms perfect for corporate luncheons, rehearsal dinners, fundraisers, and more.
Webster house has won many accolades for their amazing food and excellent service. USA Today even lists them as one of the top 10 rearrests in Kansas City. Every items that leaves their kitchen is perfectly prepared and made with only the finest ingredients.
In fact, Webster House strives to use locally sourced ingredients in all their dishes. They have over a dozen local suppliers from the Kansas City metro area that ensure you're receiving the best cuts of meat, organic vegetables, and freshly baked breads. Find brightly colored dishes exploding with flavor at Webster House.
While you can always try something out of your comfort zone, like a stuffed quail dish, there are also some elevated American options like burgers and steaks on the menu. The lunch menu features many different sandwiches and salads for a reasonable price.
Dessert is not to be missed. Every sweet dish is made in-house and the menu changes frequently, there is always something new to try. If you're feeling too full to take another bite, try a dessert cocktail instead.
Before heading home, browse their selection of gifts, apparel, jewelry, decorative accessories and European antiques. It's a great place to pick up a gift for that friend or family member who seems to have everything!
Webster House serves lunch, dinner, and an exceptional weekend brunch. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Dinner is available on Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Enjoy weekend brunch from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Reservations are highly recommended, you can make them by calling (816) 221-4713. Find Webster House at 1644 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, MO 64108. For more information, visit them on Facebook.
Have you had a meal at Webster House? What was your favorite aspect of the dining experience? Tell us about your time at Webster House in the comments below.
We love when an old building is re-purposed into a new and exciting venture. Webster House went from forgotten school house to gourmet restaurant but this old gas station is now a fantastic little barbecue joint here in Missouri.
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