Michael Forbes Bar and Grille – Restaurant

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Michael Forbes Bar & Grille

has been delighting Kansas City’s palates for more than 30 years.

Located in the heart of Brookside, diners enjoy a cozy, family friendly atmosphere, a large menu offering homemade entrees for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as an extensive wine and cocktail list.

Come in and let us take care of you today!

Online Ordering and Catering is available!

Food is delivered by these companies:

Due to COVID-19, our operating hours are:

Monday through Friday – 11:30AM – 9:00PM

Brunch – Saturday & Sunday – 11:00AM – 2:00PM

Brunch Buffet – Sunday Only – 11:00AM – 2:00PM

Ed Herman of Brown and Crouppen joins Kansas City Live in Brookside to check out Michael Forbes Bar and Grille…

Sundays 4:00pm to close.
Kids eat FREE with the purchase of one adult entree.

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"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place.
Super friendly service.
Always happy to see us. Excellent food & drink options.
They make an amazing margarita! Can't say enough good things about this place."

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"We were there on steak night.
Just can't beat the price and the food is super yummy!"

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"We love going to Michael Forbes happy hour!
Cheers to Brad the bartender is fantastic
and so helpful and always knows when we need another drink!
We love the artichoke hearts on the happy hour menu and the other happy hour food is good too!"

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"Wonderful experience!!!
Hot, tired and ready to Relax -
arrived at the perfect restaurant - table reserved with water already poured with delicious chips and dip ready to devour! Our server was there very soon after we sat..."

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"They have the best food and Happy hour.
My favorites are the shrimp, chicken nachos, wings and drinks."

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"Wonderful food and staff.
Stopped by twice and had the Rueben
and then the hamburger which were both delicious.
Try the Barn Dollar drink for a Makers Mark delicious drink!
Staff was very friendly and made our dinners fun."

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"Every time I go to Michael Forbes it's a great experience.
Best margaritas in town.
The chicken is amazing and the garlic fries are my favorite.
I'm not a frequent flier at any place but I find myself coming back again and again."

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"The food was excellent.
The wait staff was very good.
I got refills for my drink without even asking. I will be back!"

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"Reuben is great,
lots of flavor, great portion size.
I know why people rave about it.
Also baked beans had pulled pork in them, fantastic side as well. Nice atmosphere."

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"Promptly greeted and seated and then attended by wait person. Extensive menu with a lot of inexpensive choices. Service was outstanding as were the items we ordered. Very busy on Fridays and Saturdays, glad we had reservations. Have been there before and will certainly return."

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Michael Forbes restaurant is now offering a special Mexican menu for delivery or carryout only.