Urban Table

8232 Mission Road
Prairie Village, KS 66208
913-948-6900
www.urbantablekc.com

Date of Visit: 8.28.2011

Overall: 5.0

Food Quality: 5.0

Food Presentation: 5.0

Service: 5.0

Cleanliness: 5.0

Kid Friendly - Yes, surprisingly so. The server we had was fantastic and brought out a water cup with a straw in it for our child, without being asked. The entire waitstaff was very friendly and a random waiter stopped to pick up a pacifier that had rolled under another table. They were really fantastic with kids. The staff also made sure that whenever they brought out food they put it out of reach of little hands, which is really helpful.The only drawback is the lack of a changing table in the restrooms, but that didn't outweigh the good parts. We also didn't feel as though the servers or other patrons were unhappy about the presence of children. Everyone was very welcoming towards the multiple kids in the dining room.

Review:
We couldn't even find a drawback to this restaurant. It's a fantastic addition to Johnson County, and we can and will rave about this restaurant.

The interior and enclosed patio are a cross between a Restoration Hardware/Potterybarn catalog and a Dean and Deluca. In addition to the main dining area, they have a grab & go section with sandwiches, salads, and drinks.

The entree portion of the menu changes daily, but with fresh, organic, seasonal ingredients, that should be expected. It will be very interesting to see how that translates to the winter menu.


What we tried:

Cheese & Chorizo starter
• gruyere and oxaca cheeses, chorizo, leeks,
caramelized onions, grilled sourdough

Tomato salad
• gruyere cheese crisps, heirloom tomatoes,
avocado, foccacia bread, lemon
mustard vinaigrette

Croque-Monsieur Sammie (sandwich)
• country ham, gruyere, local wild
mushrooms, mornay sauce, egg bread.

Entrees:

Capellini pasta with sauteed beef tips
•arugula, mozzerella cheese and corn broth.

Seared Jumbo Scallops
•shallot butter sauce, heirloom tomatoes, and avocado.


Highlights:
-Some of the best scallops we've tried in Kansas City. Hands down. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce that accompanied them was delicious without being too rich or heavy. The tomatoes and avocado allowed for each bite to taste slightly different.

-The tomato salad, made with fresh, in-season tomatoes, was very flavorful. The lemon mustard vinaigrette was just about perfect. This is surely not just another boring tomato salad.

-The cheese and chorizo appetizer, although we're sure it's horrible for you, was a fantastic starter. Slightly on the heavy side, but if you enjoy Gruyere cheese or the spiciness of chorizo, it's worth it.

We liked this restaurant so much, it's been added to our favorites. We'll be heading back there to try out their always changing, local, organic menu options.