Raphael Restaurant - a Kansas City institution

Creative Cuisine The Raphael Lounge Special Events The Chef Recommends

Situated on Kansas City's Country Club Plaza, The Raphael Restaurant presents creative Continental cuisine in an elegant and intimate atmosphere. Considered Kansas City's most refined hotel dining room, according to the Pitch Weekly, The Raphael Restaurant offers an unsurpassed culinary experience for sophisticated diners - from serious business luncheons to romantic dinners. With historic grandeur, luxurious décor and a cozy bar area, The Raphael is one of the city's most romantic restaurants - an intimate setting so private you can almost hear your wine breathe.

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Raphael Restaurant’s Creative Cuisine. The Raphael’s charming atmosphere is enhanced by Executive Chef Peter Hahn's creative continental cuisine. Hahn’s innovative menus feature a playful fusion of style and cuisines, artfully presented and complemented by a well-edited wine selection. The Raphael’s artistic fare is supplemented by monthly four-course, prix-fixe dinners, visits by Kansas City’s most popular chefs, afternoon wine tastings, and special holiday menus.

The Raphael Lounge. Relax and unwind in one of the most comfortable and cozy venues in Kansas City. The Raphael Lounge offers a charming piano bar with live entertainment - from jazz to contemporary music - on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. At The Raphael Lounge, music and romance fill the air until midnight.

Raphael Restaurants Special Events. Make your next event an occasion to remember! The Raphael Restaurant can host your receptions, dinners, cocktail parties, weddings, banquets and private breakfast meetings - up to 125 guests. Our event catering team can create special pre fixe menus for any event or banquet.

The Chef Recommends. “The Chef Recommends” is a mouthwatering, multi-course dinner emphasizing our chef’s culinary creativity. Each month, the menu features a specially themed four-course prix fixe dinner with a wine pairing option.