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JJ's Restaurant
4810 Roanoke Pkwy
Kansas City, MO 64112
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Dinner Menu
Lunch Menu
Happy Hour Menu
Desserts
Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Paco Shrimp
Large gulf shrimp stuffed with horseradish, wrapped in bacon and deep-fried. Served with a Dijon mustard and white wine sauce, garnished with roasted red bell pepper puree
gluten-free
- 4 Paco $16.00
- 2 Paco $8.00
Ahi Tuna
Thinly sliced Ahi Tuna, seared rare and served over an avocado topped crispy fried wonton. Accompanied with a house made spicy sweet and sour sauce
- $17.00
Steamed Mussels
$16.00
Prince Edward Island mussels, steamed in white wine cream with leeks, shallots, curry and fresh thyme
gluten-free
Lobster, Shrimp & Goat Cheese Purses
Fresh Maine lobster meat, gulf shrimp, goat cheese and leeks, baked in phyllo purses served with a basil beurre blanc sauce
- 3 Purses $22.00
- 2 Purses $16.00
- 1 Purse $9.00
Phyllo Wrapped Baked Brie
$16.00
A wedge of double cream French Brie, wrapped in phyllo dough, baked to a crispy shell. Topped with locally harvested honey and sliced almonds. Served with oven roasted garlic and house baked sourdough
Artisan Cheese Plate
$18.00
Selection of 3 hand crafted cheeses from around the world. Served with walnuts, local honey and lavash crackers
Meatball Duo
House made meatballs with garlic and oregano marinara, topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
- $15.00
Pizza
The recipe for our thin crust came to us from a good friend in Chicago. Our pizza has gained the reputation of being one of the best in Kansas City
- $15.00
- Try Our Cauliflower Crust $16.00
- House Baked Sourdough Bread Service – 1/2 Loaf
- $2.00
- House Baked Sourdough Bread Service – Whole Loaf
- $4.00
Soups
Onion Soup Gratinee
$10.00
Sweet caramelized onions and a hint of Missouri apple in a brandy beef broth with croutons, Gruyère and Granna Padano
gluten-free
Housemade Tomato Basil
$7.00
A rich stock of fresh tomatoes and cream topped with a drizzle of housemade basil oil
gluten-free
Housemade Soup du Jour
$8.00
A taste of the season. Ask your server for today's selection
First Course / Small Plates
Teriyaki Salmon
$20.00
Salmon filet grilled and served atop blistered balsamic brussel sprouts, finished with a teriyaki glaze in the salamander
gluten-free
Wild Caught Backfin Crab Cakes
$20.00
2 panko encrusted crab cakes, pan seared and served with a garlic and red pepper aioli
Fettucine with Sautéed Vegetables
$19.00
House made fettucine served with asparagus, brussel sprouts, roasted butternut squash, spinach, pecans and chile de a'rbol brown butter sauce
Lamb Chop
$21.00
Single lamb chop from the rack marinated in extra virgin olive oil, grilled, served with spaghetti squash
Plate of the Day
$19.00
Always changing, your server will announce today's selection
Steaks & Chops
Petite Filet*
7 oz. tenderloin, porcini rubbed, charbroiled, with veal demi-glace
gluten-free
- $46.00
JJ's Pride*
11 oz. tenderloin, porcini rubbed, charbroiled, with veal demi-glace
gluten-free
- $62.00
Petite Filet (American Kobe Wagyu)*
$75.00
7 oz. tenderloin, charbroiled
gluten-free
Kansas City Strip*
$49.00
12 oz. Kansas City strip, with a five peppercorn herb olive oil rub
gluten-free
Black Angus Ribeye*
$62.00
16 oz. ribeye, with a five peppercorn herb garlic olive oil rub, charbroiled and served with a demi-glace
gluten-free
Medallions au Poivre*
$40.00
Tenderloin sliced into thin medallions, grilled and served with a mushroom black peppercorn sauce
gluten-free
Grilled Rack of Lamb*
$49.00
Strauss Family Farms rack of lamb, in a celery root Dijon mustard cream and lamb demi-glace
gluten-free
Grilled Pork Chop*
$36.00
Cold smoked, finished on the grill and topped with a mustard fruit chutney
gluten-free
Accompaniment
All accompaniments can be ordered as a side $8. Above entrées come with your choice of one accompaniment. Please select from below:
Butter & Cream Infused Mashed Potatoes
gluten-free
JJ's Parmigiano Reggiano Risotto
gluten-free
Sautéed Julienne Snow Peas & Shiitake Mushrooms
gluten-free
Sautéed Spinach & Roma Tomatoes
gluten-free
Spaghetti Squash
gluten-free
Blistered Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
gluten-free
Au Gratin Potatoes
Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms
gluten-free
Grilled Asparagus
gluten-free
Israeli Couscous
gluten-free
Entrees
Wild Boar Ragu
$30.00
Texas wild boar braised in Burgundy wine with pancetta and mirepoix, tossed with fettuccine and topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
House Pasta
$29.00
Your choice of rigatoni noodles with housemade meatballs, roasted mushrooms, in JJ's fresh marinara OR rigatoni noodles with housemade ragu alla bolognese
Chicken Marsala
$30.00
This house specialty starts with a boneless breast of chicken sautéed with sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, red bell peppers, garlic, in a dry Marsala wine sauce. Served over butter & cream infused mashed potatoes
Grilled Salmon*
$39.00
Norwegian salmon grilled, served atop sautéed spinach with risotto, crispy shallots and Dijon cream
Ahi Tuna*
$47.00
Ahi tuna filet marinated in olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, and green onions. Grilled rare, served with JJ's original teriyaki, sautéed julienne snow peas and shiitake mushrooms
Lobster Tail
Grilled cold-water lobster tail served with drawn butter and asparagus
- One Tail $30.00
- Two Tails $60.00
- One Tail with Filet $70.00
Salads
Pears & Stilton Salad
Roasted d'anjou pears, English stilton cheese, toasted walnuts, served atop baby greens and Dijon vinaigrette
gluten-free
- $16.00
Beet Salad
Candy striped beets on a bed of mixed greens with Granny Smith apples, Missouri black walnuts, honey goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette
gluten-free
- $15.00
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
$15.00
Slow roasted cauliflower, d'anjou pear, micro green mix of mizuna, red cabbage pak choi, mustard greens and rum infused golden raisins, roasted pistachio, with a whole grain mustard vinaigrette
gluten-free
Arugula Salad
$14.00
Locally grown organic arugula greens dressed with white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano
gluten-free
Smoked Salmon Salad
Norwegian smoked salmon on a bed of locally grown arugula tossed with dried cranberries, sliced almonds, P'tit basque and a lemon poppyseed vinaigrette
gluten-free
- $19.00
- Substitute Grilled Salmon $21.00
Caesar Salad*
$11.00
Romaine lettuce, spicy croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, tossed with garlic and lemon dressing. Topped with fresh marinated Italian anchovies
gluten-free
House Salad
$9.00
Spring mix lettuce, red pepper, jicama and toasted pumpkin seeds in a blue cheese crumble white balsamic herb vinaigrette
gluten-free
*May contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodbourne illness
Appetizers
Paco Shrimp
Large gulf shrimp stuffed with horseradish, wrapped in bacon and deep-fried. Served with a Dijon mustard and white wine sauce, garnished with roasted red bell pepper purée
gluten-free
- Four Paco $16.00
- Two Paco $8.00
Ahi Tuna*
Thinly sliced Ahi Tuna, seared rare and served over an avocado topped crispy fried won ton. Accompanied with a house made spicy sweet and sour sauce
gluten-free
- $17.00
Steamed Mussels*
$16.00
Prince Edward Island mussels, steamed in white wine cream with leeks, shallots, curry and fresh thyme
gluten-free
Lobster, Shrimp & Goat Cheese Purses*
Fresh Maine lobster meat, gulf shrimp, goat cheese and leeks, baked in phyllo purses served with a basil beurre blanc sauce
- Three Purses $22.00
- Two Purses $16.00
- One Purse $9.00
Phyllo Wrapped Baked Brie
$16.00
A wedge of double cream French Brie, wrapped in phyllo dough, baked to a crispy shell. Topped with locally harvested honey and sliced almonds. Served with oven roasted garlic and house baked sourdough
Artisan Cheese Plate
$18.00
Selection of 3 hand crafted cheeses from around the world. Served with walnuts, local honey, dried fruits, lavash crackers and house made crostini
Meatball Duo
$15.00
House made meatballs with garlic and oregano marinara, topped with shaved Parmiggano Reggiono
Pizza
The recipe for our thin crust came to us from a good friend in Chicago. It is so good, our pizza has gained the reputation of being one of the best in Kansas City. Toppings change daily – Ask your server for today's creation
- $15.00
- Try Our Cauliflower Crust (Gluten Free) $16.00
- House Baked Sourdough Bread Service – 1/2 Loaf
- $2.00
- House Baked Sourdough Bread Service – Whole Loaf
- $4.00
Salads
Pears & Stilton Salad
Roasted d'anjou pears, English stilton cheese, toasted walnuts, served atop baby greens and Dijon vinaigrette
gluten-free
- $16.00
Beet Salad
Baby heirloom and candy striped beets on a bed of mixed greens with Granny Smith apples, Missouri black walnuts, honey goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette
gluten-free
- $15.00
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
$15.00
Slow roasted cauliflower, d'anjou pear, micro green mix of mizuna, red cabbage pak choi, mustard greens and rum infused golden raisins, roasted pistachio, with a whole grain mustard vinaigrette
gluten-free
Arugula Salad
$14.00
Locally grown organic arugula greens dressed with white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and shaved Parmesano Reggiano
gluten-free
Smoked Salmon Salad
Norwegian smoked salmon on a bed of arugula tossed with dried cranberries, sliced almonds, petit basque and a lemon poppyseed vinaigrette
gluten-free
- $19.00
- Substitute Grilled Salmon $21.00
Caesar Salad*
$11.00
Romaine lettuce, spicy croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, tossed with garlic and lemon dressing. Topped with fresh marinated Italian anchovies
gluten-free
House Salad
$9.00
Spring mix lettuce, red pepper, jicama and toasted pumpkin seeds in a blue cheese crumble white balsamic herb vinaigrette
gluten-free
Soups
Onion Soup Gratinee
$10.00
Sweet caramelized onions and a hint of Missouri apple in a brandy beef broth with crouton, Gruyère and Granna Padano
gluten-free
Housemade Tomato Basil
$7.00
A rich stock of fresh tomatoes and cream topped with a drizzle of housemade basil oil
gluten-free
Housemade Soup du Jour
$8.00
A taste of the season. Ask your server for today's selection
Entrees
Add a Small House or Caesar Salad for +$5 | No other substitutions
House Pasta
$14.00
Rigatoni noodles with housemade meatballs, roasted mushrooms, in JJ's fresh marinara OR rigatoni noodles with housemade ragu alla bolognese
Wild Boar Ragu
$15.00
Texas wild boar braised in burgundy wine with pancetta and mirepoix, tossed with fettuccine and topped with shaved Parmigano Reggiano
Chicken Marsala
This house specialty starts with a boneless breast of chicken sautéed with sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, red bell peppers, and garlic in a dry Marsala wine sauce
- $16.00
Grilled Salmon
$21.00
Norwegian salmon grilled, served atop sautéed spinach with risotto, crispy shallots and Dijon cream
Sandwiches
Substitute a Small House or Caesar Salad $5
Tenderloin Burger*
8oz. ground tenderloin beef burger served with Gruyère and Swiss cheese and French fries. Also - Ask your server about today's special burger
- $18.00
Fried Chicken Sandwich
$17.00
A plump chicken breast brined in pickle juice, fried and served with tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, pickles, sriracha aioli on a toasted croissant and French fries
Turkey Club
$17.00
Thin sliced smoked turkey breast with candied bacon, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, mixed greens, topped with a citrus aioli on a toasted croissant roll and French fries
French Dip au Jus
$17.00
Herb crusted shaved beef, caramelized onion, toasted with Gruyère on a hoagie bun with a side of au jus and French fries
JJ's Italian Meatball Sandwich
$17.00
House made meatballs served on Roma Bakery bread, JJ's fresh marinara, melted Fontina and Mozzarella cheese and French fries
JJ's Steak Sandwich
$20.00
House cut KC strip, charbroiled, topped with fried shallots, Gruyère cheese with horseradish mayo dressing on a hoagie bun and French fries
Sides
Butter & Cream Infused Mashed Potatoes
$8.00
gluten-free
JJ's Parmigiano Reggiano Risotto
$8.00
gluten-free
Sautéed Julienne Snow Peas & Shiitake Mushrooms
$8.00
gluten-free
Sautéed Spinach & Roma Tomatoes
$8.00
gluten-free
Spaghetti Squash
$8.00
gluten-free
Blistered Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
$8.00
gluten-free
Au Gratin Potatoes
$8.00Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms
$8.00
gluten-free
Grilled Asparagus
$8.00
gluten-free
Israeli Couscous
$8.00
gluten-free
*May contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodbourne illness
Snacks
Steamed Mussels*
$9.00
Mussels steamed in white wine with leeks, shallots, curry, fresh thyme and cream
Pizza
A good friend in Chicago gave us the recipe for this thin crust pizza that has a reputation all of it's own here in KC. Topping change daily!
- $8.00
Crispy Calamari
Buttermilk battered, deep fried calamari, zucchini and cherry peppers served with spicy grilled lemon marinara sauce
- $8.00
Wild Boar Tacos
$7.00
Three crispy corn tortillas, with slow cooked wild boar, topped with jicama pico de gallo
Drinks
Wells
$4.25Boulevard Drafts
Wheat, Pale and Seasonal
- $3.50
Wine of the Day
$5.00
Red or White
*May contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Main
Ronnie D's Cheesecake
$8.00
Vanilla bean cheesecake with graham cracker crust and a thin layer of sour cream topping
Carrot Cake
$8.00
Traditional 3 layer carrot cake, baked with raisins and walnuts with a cream cheese icing throughout
Lemoncello Cake
$8.00
Layered Italian sponge cake with mascarpone cheese lemoncello glaze
Chocolate Overload Torte
$8.00
Alternating layers of chocolate cake and chocolate mousse are topped with dark chocolate ganache and finished with a generous sprinkling of chocolate shavings
Chocolate Ganache
$8.00
Three different types of imported dark chocolate, dark spiced rum, topped with salted and shaved almonds, drizzled with homemade caramel
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
French
American - Traditional
Seafood
Steakhouse
Meals
Dinner
Lunch
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday:
5:00pm - 10:00pm
About Us
JJ’s is one of the longest continuously operating independent restaurants in Kansas City. Started in February 1985 by Jimmy Frantzè, a restaurateur for over 30 years. Located on a quiet street just west of the Country Club Plaza, JJ’s is not exactly a well kept secret. Rated by the Zagat Survey as "one of KC’s top restaurants" the contemporary American menu has something for every taste. The Paco Shrimp has been rated best appetizer in town, and the JJ’s Pride is known as one of the best steaks in Kansas City, along with a number of other steaks along with tender lamb and fresh seafood is flown in daily. Many of the ingredients used in JJ’s cuisine come from local producers which insures our customers of the highest quality foods available.