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About City Tavern in the Historic Freight House.

Located in Kansas City’s historic Freight House, City Tavern combines the past of the pioneer crossroads with the future of a modern metropolis. Once used to off-load freight from boxcars to horse-drawn wagons, people gathered daily at the Freight House to pick up their cargo loads for delivery to nearby warehouses. These determined individuals, with their hopes and dreams fueling them, laid the foundation to what is now known as Kansas City.

Today, it’s exposed brick walls, heavy timber ceiling, hardwood floors and terra cotta tile serve as reminders to City Tavern patrons of a time and place in history. Those who gather here now will appreciate the grand architectural heritage of the past while dining on some of the finest steaks, chops and fresh seafood around. The unique oyster bar offers an abundance of fresh oysters daily. And the sunny outdoor patio provides the perfect backdrop for a warm summer day. Overall, it’s the friendly atmosphere that invites those who seek an elegant afternoon or evening out, as well as anyone who just wants the perfect place to unwind after a long day.

No matter what customers are looking for in a restaurant, they’ll find it at City Tavern. It’s the perfect mixture of old and new, proudly carrying on the celebrated tradition of a magnificent city.