Jess & Jim's Steakhouse - Kansas City
A steakhouse created by the best of friends. That's the story behind Jess & Jim's Steakhouse, which first opened as a bar and grill in 1938, then the steakhouse concept in 1957 by Jess Kincaid and Jim Wright.
Read MoreThe eatery continues to serve as a destination -- especially after it received recognition from Playboy in the early 1970s. It's also family owned and operated, in its fourth generation.
House specialties range from prime rib and chicken-fried steak to grilled pork chops. The signature steak offering is the Playboy strip, which is 25 ounces. All entrees are served with a house salad, garlic toast, and choice of one side.