Grünauer brings the warmth and tradition of Austrian-German cooking to Kansas City in a setting that feels both timeless and inviting.
Located at 101 W 22nd St in the historic Freight House space, the restaurant pairs rich, European-inspired flavors with a striking atmosphere of dark wood and brick that instantly sets the tone for a memorable dining experience.
Whether guests are stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert, Grünauer offers a polished yet comfortable place to enjoy carefully prepared food, attentive table service, and a dining experience that feels special from the moment you arrive.
What makes Grünauer especially appealing is the way it combines culinary quality with genuine hospitality and flexibility. Guests can choose from outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and on-site service, making it easy to enjoy the restaurant in the way that best suits the occasion.
The menu and beverage program are equally compelling, with comfort food, late-night options, happy-hour fare, and private dining available alongside an impressive selection of beer, cocktails, coffee, wine, and alcohol.
The restaurant is especially well known for its fast service, great beer selection, great cocktails, great coffee, great dessert, and a wine list that adds to its reputation as a destination for both relaxed meals and more refined occasions.
With a bar on site and a quiet, cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket atmosphere, Grünauer creates the kind of experience that works just as well for solo dining as it does for a celebratory evening out.
Grünauer is also thoughtfully equipped to welcome a wide range of guests comfortably. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure that more people can enjoy the restaurant with ease and confidence.
Reservations are accepted, and brunch reservations and dinner reservations are recommended for those who want to plan ahead, especially given the restaurant’s popularity and strong reputation. With a standout rating of 4.70 out of 5 from 4,433 reviews, Grünauer has earned the trust of diners who value quality, atmosphere, and consistency.
Payment is convenient as well, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted, making every visit as smooth as it is enjoyable.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Hear from our valued guests
Big fan of this place, and my favorite restaurant ever. I consider myself Grünauer‘s top fan 🤣 Absolutely delicious Austrian cuisine, delicious dark lager, and the staff are kind and amazing! As a German, I appreciate what this restaurant has to offer. My recent trip to Grünauer was in October, me and my fiancé celebrated our 5th year anniversary (He proposed before dinner! 💍). We’ve been coming here for every anniversary, we just can’t get enough of the warm atmosphere and (again) spectacular food. We had some members of the staff congratulate us, and we were even served glasses of Rosé.. On the house! I love this place ❤️ It’s always on my list of restaurant recommendations.
Great new find in KC! Phenominal cocktails, Jason as our bartender before our reservation and Bree as our waitress were absolutely dynamite. We will 100% be back.
Wow talk about an experience! The vibes and dim lite lighting set the tone for this dinner. The waiter went over everything on the menu. Very informative. I got the pork chop with mashed sweet potatoes and Brussel sprouts. (Sorry I can’t remember what it was actually called) The pork chop was like nothing I’ve ever had. It was extremely extremely tender no knife needed to cut. It melted like butter in your mouth with that nice sweet essence of the sweet potato mash incredible.! of course I got a Stein of the KC beer and boy, It was a chore to drink it all, but was it worth it!
This place was so tasty! We ordered the UNGARISCHES RINDSGULASCH, WIENER SCHNITZEL (pork loin), HAUSBROT (bread service), and TOPFENSTRUDEL.
Great service. Servers are very knowledgeable and great. The menu changes occasionally. This is our 3rd time there.
Grünauer was delicious. I've not had authentic Austrian-German food before, but I got the sense that it was as close as I could get without traveling.
What an absolutely beautiful dining experience we had! The atmosphere is cozy without being small, upscale while still providing comfort, and the wait staff were wonderful and knowledgeable, adding fully to the overall experience. We celebrated New Year’s Day here and loved every second of it. We started with Der Schmutzige (if you like dirty martinis and Bloody Marys you HAVE to try this drink!) and a couple of their German tap selections, then had the Salzburger Schnitzel and the Ungarisches Rindsgulasch which were both delightful, but the schnitzel was the winner!! We ended with the apple strudel and their crepes, and from a non dessert loving person, that strudel will change your life. Cost is pricey, but ours included a couple cocktails each and desserts…either way, it’s worth it. This is a must try in the freight district of KC. We will be back to sit at their unassuming bar that felt so welcoming and try some of their daily offerings. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Walking into Grunauer is like stepping into a dimly lit Austrian hideaway—romantic, intimate, and just moody enough. The ambiance is spot-on for those who appreciate a cozy vibe without the blinding glare of overhead lights.
So great to come across truly authentic food in a great atmosphere with friendly service. Go hungry.
Food was exceptional. I had the special along with a non-alcoholic model of sparkling. We had a appetizer with wienerschnitzels and pretzels which was really good. The goulash was so so. The mushroom part and the flavor was really good though. My Thursday special lamb shank was really tasty. We sat on the patio and since it's super dark they gave up one of those cool table lamps. The patio furniture the tables and the chairs were plastic and I'm not entirely impressed by those. I think that screams really cheap and that's all I have to say about that. The restroom was really nice and had hot water and massive sink on pedestal.
Common questions about Grünauer
Grünauer is located at 101 W 22nd St, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States.
You can reach Grünauer by calling +1 816-283-3234.
Grünauer has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 4433 customer reviews.
Grünauer features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Grünauer features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Grünauer features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Grünauer features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Grünauer features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Wine.
Grünauer features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Grünauer features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Grünauer features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Historic, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Grünauer features the following crowd: Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Grünauer features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Grünauer features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Grünauer features the following children: High chairs.
Grünauer features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
Grünauer features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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