Jerry's Bait Shop
As a lifetime resident of Lee’s Summit, I have witnessed a shift in the dormant puritan approach to commerce within our city limits. Over the past 15 years, progressive leadership and the Chamber of Commerce have created an environment for adults to venture out of their homes and into entertaining venues. The list is growing but here is a short compilation of local bars and restaurants we have now. This list will grow and evolve so bookmark and check back.
…in no particular order other than region of the city.
North
Canoe Club – out near Lake Lotawanna, live music, good fish tacos (I hear), and summer deck seating in warmer times.
O’Bryans – locations in Lakewood (north) and Raintree area (south). Large venue for watching a game, decent food.
Downtown area
Do-Drop-In – harmless dive bar, small, been around a long time. Pool table, darts, no food, sassy barkeeps. No live music…generally (unless Amy hears a song on the jukebox and starts singing). Not a food place either. Be warned upon approach. Lee’s Summit has a no smoking law thus you see the crowd of smokers as you enter the front door.
Ciao Bella – Quaint Italian Bistro. Good Wine. Tuesday Nights all-you-can-eat spaghetti (I don’t endorse stuffing yourself with this).
Jerry’s Bait Shop – Live music bar scene in downtown area. Also in Lenexa, see website for bookings.
Maxwells – Formerly Hartley’s Furniture store. Kid’s eat free on Tuesdays. Deck outside (can smell in the summer heat).
The Peanut – Good place to watch a game. Triple BLT. Plenty of beer variations. Deck on the back side. Like Maxwells, there can be a trash odor in the humid summer months. The Peanut has many locations throughout KC.
Sharkeez – small sports bar across the street from Do-Drop-In.
West
SidePockets – pool hall, food not worth being a destination, poker on monday nights. For the old timers, located in the old Thriftway behind Waids (summit shopping center).
RA Longs Sawmill – this is a new place in the New Longview area. Not so much a bar or any “night life” but a good place to grub and have an adult beverage.
JP Coffee – Good place for coffee by day or a quiet place for wine in the evening. Very mellow. Good dessert and sweets too. The website jpcoffeeco.com is not working but the link is to their Facebook page.
East
Habanero’s – Our kids called it the “air pane” (airplane) place. Mexican food, good mexican food. One of my favorites is #14 MONTERREY: Three spicy spinach enchiladas with pepper jack cheese. You can keep it low carb by ordering the CARNE ASADA SOUP: Strips of grilled steak in a tasty green chili soup. Not much space in the bar (simply a waiting area).
Bullseye – located on the east side of LS. pool tables (tues: free pool after 10pm), darts, karaoke, and chicks with tattoos.
Mr. Sushi – I have not been here but I read that their sushi is better than their Japanese steakhouse side.
South
WestSide Bar & Grill – Located down south of 150 near the Raintree area. Watch sports, food, Poker on wednesdays, Trivia on Fridays. Covered deck for warmer months.
Eddies Lounge – live music. South near 150 and 291. Karaoke. ladies night on wednesdays.
See also O’Bryans up north (2 locations)
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