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Our Menu


Lunch 11 am – 3 pm Monday – Friday
Happy Hour 3 pm – 6 pm Monday - Sunday
Dinner 5 pm – 10 pm Sunday – Thursday,
5 pm – 11 pm Friday – Saturday

LunchDinnerHappy Hour MenuDesserts

11am - 3pm - Monday - Friday

Appetizers

Paco Shrimp (GF) photo

Paco Shrimp (GF)

$8.00/+
Large gulf shrimp stuffed with horseradish, wrapped in bacon and deep-fried. Served with a Dijon mustard and white wine sauce, garnished with roasted red bell pepper puree. Four Paco $16.00 | Two Paco $8.00
*Ahi Tuna (GF) photo

*Ahi Tuna (GF)

$17.00
Thinly sliced Ahi Tuna, seared rare and served over an avocado topped crispy fried won ton. Accompanied with a house made spicy sweet and sour sauce.
*Steamed Mussels (GF) photo

*Steamed Mussels (GF)

$16.00
Prince Edward Island mussels, steamed in white wine cream with leeks, shallots, curry and fresh thyme.
*Lobster, Shrimp & Goat Cheese Purses photo

*Lobster, Shrimp & Goat Cheese Purses

$9.00/+
Fresh Maine lobster meat, gulf shrimp, goat cheese and leeks, baked in phyllo purses served with a basil beurre blanc sauce. Three Purses $22.00 |Two Purses 16.00 | One Purse $9.00

Phyllo Wrapped Baked Brie

$16.00
A wedge of double cream French Brie, wrapped in phyllo dough, baked to a crispy shell. Topped with locally harvested honey and sliced almonds. Served with oven roasted garlic and house baked sourdough.

Artisan Cheese Plate

$18.00
Selection of 3 hand crafted cheeses from around the world. Served with walnuts, local honey, dried fruits, lavash crackers and house made crostini.
Meatball Duo photo

Meatball Duo

$15.00
House made meatballs with garlic and oregano marinara, topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.

Pizza

$15.00/+
The recipe for our thin crust came to us from a good friend in Chicago. It is so good, our pizza has gained the reputation of being one of the best in Kansas City. Toppings change daily – Ask your server for today’s creation | Try our Cauliflower Crust (GF) - $16.00

House Baked Sourdough Bread Service

$2.00/Half Loaf
$4.00/Whole Loaf

Salads

Pears & Stilton Salad (GF) photo

Pears & Stilton Salad (GF)

$15.00
Roasted d’anjou pears, English stilton cheese, toasted walnuts, served atop baby greens and Dijon vinaigrette.

Beet Salad (GF)

$14.00
Baby heirloom and candy striped beets on a bed of mixed greens with Granny Smith apples, Missouri black walnuts, honey goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette.

Arugula Salad (GF)

$13.00
Locally grown organic arugula greens dressed with white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.

Smoked Salmon Salad (GF)

$18.00/+
Norwegian smoked salmon on a bed of arugula tossed with dried cranberries, sliced almonds, petit basque and a lemon poppyseed vinaigrette | Substitute grilled salmon $20.00

*Caesar Salad (GF)

$10.00
Romaine lettuce, spicy croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, tossed with garlic and lemon dressing. Topped with fresh marinated Italian anchovies.

House Salad (GF)

$4.00/+
Spring mix lettuce, red pepper, jicama and toasted pumpkin seeds in a bleu cheese crumble white balsamic vinaigrette | Small $4.00 | Large $8.00

Soups

Onion Soup Gratineè (GF)

$10.00
Sweet caramelized onions and a hint of Missouri apple in a brandy beef broth with croutons, Gruyère and Granna Padano.

Housemade Tomato Basil (GF)

$7.00
A rich stock of fresh tomatoes and cream topped with a drizzle of housemade basil oil.

Housemade Soup Du Jour

$8.00
A taste of the season. Ask your server for today’s selection.

Entrees

Add a Small House or Caesar Salad for +$5.00 | No other substitutions.

House Pasta

$14.00
Rigatoni noodles with housemade meatballs, roasted mushrooms in JJ’s fresh marinara. OR, rigatoni noodles with housemade ragu alla bolognese.

Wild Boar Ragu

$15.00
Texas wild boar braised in burgundy wine with pancetta and mirepoix, tossed with fettuccine and topped with shaved Parmigano Reggiano.

Chicken Marsala

$16.00
This house specialty starts with a boneless breast of chicken sautéed with sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, red bell peppers and garlic in a dry Marsala wine sauce.

Grilled Salmon

$21.00
Norwegian salmon grilled, served atop sautéed spinach with risotto, crispy shallots and Dijon cream.

Sandwiches

Substitute a Small House or Caesar Salad $5.00

*Tenderloin Burger

$17.00
8oz. ground tenderloin beef burger, Gruyère and Swiss cheese, with French fries. ALSO – Ask your server about today’s special burger.

Fried Chicken Sandwich

$16.00
A plump chicken breast brined in pickle juice, fried and served with tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, pickles, sriracha aioli on a toasted croissant and French fries.

Turkey Club

$16.00
Thin sliced smoked turkey breast with candied bacon, Swiss cheese, tomatoes, mixed greens, topped with a citrus aioli on a toasted croissant roll and French fries.

French Dip Au Jus

$16.00
Herb crusted shaved beef, caramelized onion, toasted with Gruyère on a hoagie and a side of au jus and French fries.

JJ’s Italian Meatball Sandwich

$16.00
Housemade meatballs served on Roma Bakery bread, JJ’s fresh marinara, melted Fontina and Mozzarella cheese and French fries.

JJ’s Steak Sandwich

$20.00
House cut KC strip, charbroiled, topped with fried shallots, Gruyère cheese with horseradish mayo dressing on a hoagie bun and French fries.

Sides

Butter & Cream Infused Mashed Potatoes (GF)

$8.00

JJ’s Parmigiano Reggiano Risotto (GF)

$8.00

Sautéed Julienne Snow Peas & Shiitake Mushrooms (GF)

$8.00

Sautéed Spinach & Roma Tomatoes (GF)

$8.00

Spaghetti Squash (GF)

$8.00

Blistered Balsamic Brussel Sprouts (GF)

$8.00

Au Gratin Potatoes

$8.00

Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms (GF)

$8.00

Grilled Asparagus (GF)

$8.00

Long Grain Rice (GF)

$8.00

Desserts

Desserts

$8.00
Ask your server for todays choices. The selection will vary with the season.

5pm-10pm - Sunday thru Thursday. 5pm - 11pm - Friday & Saturday

Soups

Onion Soup Gratineè (GF)

$10.00
Sweet caramelized onions and a hint of Missouri apple in a brandy beef broth with croutons, Gruyère and Granna Padano.

Housemade Tomato Basil (GF)

$7.00
A rich stock of fresh tomatoes and cream topped with a drizzle of housemade basil oil.

Housemade Soup Du Jour

$8.00
A taste of the season. Ask your server for today’s selection.

First Course / Small Plates

Teriyaki Salmon (GF)

$20.00
Salmon filet grilled and served atop blistered balsamic brussel sprouts, finished with a teriyaki glaze in the salamander.

Rainbow Trout

$19.00
Almond crusted trout filet, lightly fried, served over sautéed Julienne snow peas and Shiitake mushrooms, topped with a beurre blanc sauce.

Fettucine with Sautéed Vegetables

$19.00
House made fettucine served with asparagus, brussel sprouts, roasted butternut squash, spinach, pecans and chile de a'rbol brown butter sauce.

Lamb Chop

$21.00
Single lamb chop from the rack marinated in extra virgin olive oil, grilled, served with spaghetti squash.

Plate of the Day

$19.00
Always changing, your server will announce today’s selection.

Appetizers

House baked sourdough bread service: Half Loaf $2.00 | Whole Loaf $4.00

Paco Shrimp (GF) photo

Paco Shrimp (GF)

$8.00/+
Large gulf shrimp stuffed with horseradish, wrapped in bacon and deep-fried. Served with a Dijon mustard and white wine sauce, garnished with roasted red bell pepper puree. Four Paco $16.00 | Two Paco $8.00
*Ahi Tuna (GF) photo

*Ahi Tuna (GF)

$17.00
Thinly sliced Ahi Tuna, seared rare and served over an avocado topped crispy fried wonton. Accompanied with a house made spicy sweet and sour sauce.
Steamed Mussels (GF) photo

Steamed Mussels (GF)

$16.00
Prince Edward Island mussels, steamed in white wine cream with leeks, shallots, curry and fresh thyme.
*Lobster, Shrimp & Goat Cheese Purses photo

*Lobster, Shrimp & Goat Cheese Purses

$9.00/+
Fresh Maine lobster meat, gulf shrimp, goat cheese and leeks, baked in phyllo purses served with a basil beurre blanc sauce. Three Purses $22.00 | Two Purses 16.00 | One Purse $9.00

Phyllo Wrapped Baked Brie

$16.00
A wedge of double cream French Brie, wrapped in phyllo dough, baked to a crispy shell. Topped with locally harvested honey and sliced almonds. Served with oven roasted garlic and house baked sourdough.

Artisan Cheese Plate

$18.00
Selection of 3 hand crafted cheeses from around the world. Served with walnuts, local honey and lavash crackers.
Meatball Duo photo

Meatball Duo

$15.00
House made meatballs with garlic and oregano marinara, topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.

Pizza

$15.00/+
The recipe for our thin crust came to us from a good friend in Chicago. Our pizza has gained the reputation of being one of the best in Kansas City. Toppings change daily – Ask your server for today’s creation | Try our Cauliflower Crust (GF) - $16.00

Steaks & Chops

All below entrees come with your choice of one accompaniment: Please select: (GF) Butter & Cream Infused Mashed Potatoes | (GF)JJ’s Parmigiano Reggiano Risotto | (GF) Sautéed Julienne Snow Peas & Shiitake Mushrooms | (GF) Sautéed Spinach & Roma Tomatoes | (GF) Spaghetti Squash | (GF) Blistered Balsamic Brussel Sprouts | Au Gratin Potatoes | (GF) Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms | (GF) Grilled Asparagus | (GF) Long Grain Wild Rice • All accompaniments can be ordered as a side $8.00

*Petite Filet  (GF) photo

*Petite Filet (GF)

$45.00
7 oz. tenderloin, porcini rubbed, charbroiled, with veal demi-glace.

*JJ’s Pride (GF)

$62.00
11 oz. tenderloin, porcini rubbed, charbroiled, with veal demi-glace.
*Kansas City Strip  (GF) photo

*Kansas City Strip (GF)

$49.00
12 oz. Kansas City strip, with a five peppercorn herb olive oil rub.

*Black Angus Ribeye (GF)

$62.00
16 oz. ribeye, with a five peppercorn herb garlic olive oil rub, charbroiled and served with a demi-glace.

*Medallions Au Poivre

$39.00
Tenderloin sliced into thin medallions, grilled and served in a mushroom black peppercorn sauce.
*Grilled Rack of Lamb (GF) photo

*Grilled Rack of Lamb (GF)

$49.00
Strauss Family Farms rack of lamb, in a celery root Dijon mustard cream and lamb demi-glace.

*Grilled Pork Chop (GF)

$36.00
Cold smoked, finished on the grill and topped with a mustard fruit chutney.

Entrees

Wild Boar Ragu

$30.00
Texas wild boar braised in Burgundy wine with pancetta and mirepoix, tossed with fettuccine and topped with shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.

House Pasta

$29.00
Your choice of rigatoni noodles with housemade meatballs, roasted mushrooms in JJ’s fresh marinara. OR, rigatoni noodles with housemade ragu alla bolognese.

Chicken Marsala

$30.00
This house specialty starts with a boneless breast of chicken sautéed with sliced mushrooms, tomatoes, red bell peppers, garlic, in a dry Marsala wine sauce. Served over butter & cream infused mashed potatoes.
*Grilled Salmon photo

*Grilled Salmon

$39.00
Norwegian salmon grilled, served atop sautéed spinach with risotto, crispy shallots and Dijon cream.
*Ahi Tuna photo

*Ahi Tuna

$47.00
Ahi tuna filet marinated in olive oil, sesame oil, garlic, and green onions. Grilled rare, served with JJ’s original teriyaki, sautéed julienne snow peas and shiitake mushrooms.

Lobster Tail

$30.00/+
Grilled cold-water lobster tail served with drawn butter and asparagus. One Tail – $30.00 | Two Tails – $60.00 | One Tail with Filet – $70.00

Salads

Pears & Stilton Salad (GF) photo

Pears & Stilton Salad (GF)

$16.00
Roasted d’anjou pears, English stilton cheese, toasted walnuts, served atop baby greens and Dijon vinaigrette.
Beet Salad (GF) photo

Beet Salad (GF)

$15.00
Candy striped beets on a bed of mixed greens with Granny Smith apples, Missouri black walnuts, honey goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette.

Arugula Salad (GF)

$14.00
Locally grown organic arugula greens dressed with white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano.

Smoked Salmon Salad (GF)

$19.00/+
Norwegian smoked salmon on a bed of locally grown arugula tossed with dried cranberries, sliced almonds, P’tit basque and a lemon poppyseed vinaigrette | Substitute Grilled Salmon $21.00

*Caesar Salad (GF)

$11.00
Romaine lettuce, spicy croutons, grated Parmesan cheese, tossed with garlic and lemon dressing. Topped with fresh marinated Italian anchovies.
House Salad (GF) photo

House Salad (GF)

$9.00/+
Spring mix lettuce, red pepper, jicama and toasted pumpkin seeds in a blue cheese crumble white balsamic herb vinaigrette

Sides

All Steaks & Chops come with your choice of one accompaniment. All accompaniments can be ordered as a side for $8

Butter & Cream Infused Mashed Potatoes

JJ's Parmigiano Risotto

Sautéed Julienne Snow Peas & Shiitake Mushrooms

Sautéed Pinch & Roma Tomatoes

Spaghetti Squash

Blistered Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

Au Gratin Potatoes

Sautéed Mixed Mushrooms

Grilled Asparagus

Israeli Couscous

3pm to 6pm – Monday thru Sunday • JJ’s special Happy Hour menu offers the perfect complement to our exceptional selection of wines and spirits. Have a look now so you’re ready when you order your drinks.

Snacks

**Steamed Mussels

$9.00
Mussels steamed in white wine with leeks, shallots, curry, fresh thyme and cream.

Pizza

$8.00
A good friend in Chicago gave us the recipe for this thin crust pizza that has a reputation all of it’s own here in KC. Topping change daily!!!

Crispy Calamari

$8.00
Buttermilk battered, deep fried calamari, zucchini and cherry peppers served with spicy grilled lemon marinara sauce.

Wild Boar Tacos

$7.00
Three crispy corn tortillas, with slow cooked wild boar, topped with jicama pico de gallo.

Drinks

Wells

$4.25

Boulevard Drafts

$3.50
Wheat, Pale and Seasonal
Wine of the Day photo

Wine of the Day

$5.00
Red or White

Menu

Ronnie D’s Cheesecake photo

Ronnie D’s Cheesecake

$8.00
Vanilla bean cheesecake with graham cracker crust and a thin layer of sour cream topping.
Carrot Cake photo

Carrot Cake

$8.00
Traditional 3 layer carrot cake, baked with raisins and walnuts with a cream cheese icing throughout.

Lemoncello Cake

$8.00
Layered Italian sponge cake with mascarpone cheese lemoncello glaze.

Chocolate Overload Torte

$8.00
Alternating layers of chocolate cake and chocolate mousse are topped with dark chocolate ganache and finished with a generous sprinkling of chocolate shavings.
Chocolate Ganache photo

Chocolate Ganache

$8.00
Three different types of imported dark chocolate, dark spiced rum, topped with salted and shaved almonds, drizzled with homemade caramel.
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