Top Kansas City Luncheon Venues
143 results near Kansas City, MO
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Choosing your luncheon venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Kansas City. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Kansas City venue has never been easier.
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Lidia's Kansas City
101 W 22nd St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA- Spaces for 80-150 Guests
- 3 Restaurants
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Loft
Lidia's Kansas City occupies a converted historic freight house in the Kansas City Crossroads, just north of Union Station. The interior evokes the warmth of an Italian farmhouse — exposed brick, reclaimed wood, and generous windows that frame the city skyline — while the kitchen reflects the culinary heritage of owner Lidia Bastianich and co-owner Tanya Bastianich Manuali. Executive Chef Cody Hogan leads a team recognized for its Italian cuisine, from a daily three-course pasta special to a dinner menu spanning handmade pastas and entrees. For private events, the restaurant offers three distinct spaces. The Loft on the second floor seats up to 85 guests and accommodates 100 for receptions, with views of the Western Auto building and downtown. The Terrazza, a glass-enclosed main-floor space, seats up to 104 and opens through perimeter glass doors to an outdoor patio and gardens. The Pergola, an outdoor venue on the building's north side, seats 80 and accommodates cocktail receptions of up to 150, with views of the downtown Kansas City skyline. Each space includes a dedicated Banquet Captain, private entrance, separate audio/visual equipment, and access to the in-house culinary team's customizable menu packages.
Carriage Club
5301 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA- Spaces for 12-300 Guests
- 2 Restaurants
- 1 Ballroom
- 7 Total Spaces
The Carriage Club is a full-service private country club established in 1956, situated on 6.6 acres within Kansas City's historic Country Club District. The club is recognized as one of the Midwest's premier racquet clubs, offering seven tennis courts — two clay — along with two paddle tennis courts, four permanent pickleball courts, a fitness center, multiple swimming pools, and an ice rink. For private events, the club opens nine distinct spaces suited to gatherings from an intimate dinner for twelve to a reception for more than 300. The Main Ballroom, the largest of these spaces, looks out over the pool, the Coach House, and an adjacent golf course. Smaller rooms — including the sunlit Garden Room, the East Room with views of Country Club Plaza, and the Chef's Table adjacent to the culinary kitchen — give planners options across a wide range of occasions and group sizes. A dedicated Director of Catering and the club's professional events staff guide each booking from inquiry through event day.
The Overland Park Ballroom and Social Club
12170 Blue Valley Pkwy, Overland Park, KS 66213, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Brookridge Golf and Country Club
8223 W 103rd St, Overland Park, KS 66212, USA- Spaces for 120 Guests
Brookridge Golf Club is a private country club in Overland Park, Kansas, built around an 18-hole par-70 golf course with tree-lined fairways and Indian Creek winding throughout the property. At 6,483 yards from the back tees, the course is designed to challenge players of every skill level. Beyond golf, the club functions as a full-service family facility. The Nest offers casual dining with views of the Nest Deck, and the 19th Hole Grill & Bar serves golfers throughout the week. The fitness center provides more than 95 hours of weekly access, 37 cardio machines, 18 circuit training stations, and over 30 free group fitness classes each week. A main pool with diving boards, lap lanes, and full-time lifeguards rounds out the amenity set. Brookridge is home to men's and ladies golf leagues, couples events, and a junior golf program — making it a destination for members across all ages and interests.
The Drifthouse at Stagecoach Tavern
9617 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
7000 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64156, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
Shoal Creek Living History Museum occupies 80 acres within Hodge Park in Kansas City, Missouri. Established in 1975, the museum features twenty-one structures — including seventeen authentic log cabins and homes relocated from surrounding counties — dating from 1807 to 1885. The grounds are open dawn to dusk for self-guided walking tours, with picnicking and trail access available year-round. Operated by the Shoal Creek Association, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the museum is dedicated to historical preservation and community education. During special events, re-enactors bring the nineteenth-century village to life with demonstrations and historical skits. The museum welcomes private bookings for weddings, Victorian teas, school programs, guided tours, and commercial or private museum rentals.
Clarion Hotel Kansas City - Overland Park
12601 W 95th St, Lenexa, KS 66215, USA- Spaces for 350 Guests
Swope Memorial in Swope Park
3799 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64132, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
The Thomas H. Swope Memorial is an outdoor historic ceremony venue set on a hilltop in Swope Park — Kansas City's largest urban park — with views over the park's lagoon and surrounding grounds. The structure is a U-shaped colonnade in the Greek Doric style, featuring twelve 14-foot-tall columns supporting an entablature. Designed by landscape architect George Kessler based on plans drawn in 1915, the memorial was dedicated in 1918. Eight bronze medallions mounted on the colonnade's backdrop each honor a species of tree native to the park, while a decorative lantern with carved lion heads and feet crowns the stone court. Stone guardian lions flank the stairs leading up to the court — the sculptural work executed by Charles Keck, former president of the National Sculpture Society. The memorial marks the final resting place of Thomas H. Swope, the Kansas City philanthropist whose 1896 land donation established what would become the 1,805-acre park that surrounds it. Managed by Kansas City Parks & Recreation, the venue brings a rare combination of architectural formality and open-air parkland setting to outdoor ceremonies.
Anita B. Gorman Park
Anita B. Gorman Park, NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64116, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Anita B. Gorman Park is an almost 46-acre public park in Kansas City North, managed by Kansas City Parks & Recreation. Originally known as Northgate Park, the property was first acquired by the Kansas City Parks Department in 1957 and expanded over the following decades. The park was renamed in 1991 to honor Anita Belle McPike Gorman — a civic leader who served as the first woman appointed to the Kansas City Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners, holding that post from 1979 to 1991 and serving as its president from 1986 to 1991. The park is home to the Northland Fountain, one of the few fountains in Kansas City that flows year-round, set amid open green meadows and mature trees. Its outdoor grounds are available for ceremonies and celebrations through the Kansas City Parks & Recreation rental program.
Old Red Bridge in Minor Park
Holmes Rd & E Red Bridge Rd, Kansas City, MO 64131, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
The Old Red Bridge in Minor Park is a historic pedestrian bridge spanning the Blue River on the south side of Kansas City. Decommissioned from vehicle traffic and now functioning as a pedestrian walkway, the bridge offers an outdoor setting steeped in character — its red-painted steel railings adorned with more than 2,500 love locks placed by couples as pledges of commitment, a tradition that has made it one of Kansas City's most distinctive romantic landmarks. The bridge is a sought-after site for outdoor wedding ceremonies, situated within Minor Park's natural surroundings along the Blue River corridor. Kansas City Parks & Recreation manages venue rentals, which include five hours of event time for ceremony and reception use. Because the setting is fully outdoors and within a public park, the venue operates without electricity or on-site restrooms — amenities that couples typically supplement with outside arrangements. For events with 250 or more guests, large equipment, or alcoholic beverages, additional permits and general liability insurance are required. Inquiries and bookings are handled through the KC Parks weddings office, reachable by phone on weekdays and after hours, with email access through the parks department's dedicated weddings address.
La Bodega
4311 W 119th St, Leawood, KS 66209, USA- Spaces for 65 Guests
La Bodega is an authentic Spanish tapas restaurant and lounge situated in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District, just minutes from Downtown. Founded by James Taylor — whose background spans architecture, culinary training, brewmaster certification, and hospitality management — the restaurant is built around the Spanish philosophy of tapas: an unhurried, social style of dining that emphasizes leisure, camaraderie, and sharing. The menu centers on a diverse selection of hot and cold tapas, complemented by an award-winning sangria program featuring house-made red, white, rosé, and seasonal varieties. The open-air patio offers spacious outdoor seating suited to warm-weather events, while private dining rooms and full or partial restaurant buyouts give planners flexibility across a range of group sizes. La Bodega accommodates corporate events, rehearsal dinners, family celebrations, team outings, and private receptions. The events team works with each group to tailor menus to specific needs, drawing on in-house culinary and beverage expertise.
Hillside Fountain- Spirit of Freedom Fountain
Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64130, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests