Skies
Kansas City, MO 64108-2604
Phone: (816) 398-4845
- Price:
- $$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Romantic Dining 2004, View 2004
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Skies – by Seth Sherwood
The Scene
The view is the marquee draw at this upscale revolving restaurant some 40 stories up in the Hyatt Regency Crown Center. Offering unparalleled panoramas of Kansas City and beyond, the eatery draws couples and groups eager for a romantic evening or sophisticated, yet unstuffy, dining experience. The interior is dimly lit and fed by soothing piano music from the nearby lounge (which is also on the revolving carousel). Modern tables--with sleek Scandinavian-looking dinnerware and glasses--lend a contemporary elegance.
The Food
The streamlined menu doesn't overwhelm diners with choices. Starters include a magnificently plump and fresh crab cake served with piquant oils and crunchy asparagus set off against soft blini and a sweet, light gravy. The grilled red snapper is as hearty as beef, though it could use some jazz to offset its mildness. The filet mignon is textbook: generous and soft, served with a delicate goat cheese sauce.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasFor dessert, there's flan, cheesecake and a chocolate silk cake with chocolate sauce and chocolate ice cream that's embarrassingly delicious.
ParkingHave your server stamp your Hyatt parking lot ticket to ensure that you don't wind up having to pay.
Know When You GoThe restaurant's piano lounge is open until 1am on weekends, making it an excellent spot for a digestif or a nightcap.
User Reviews for Skies
06/26/2006 Posted by xnykr
I once had Skies listed as the best place to eat in the K.C. area, but have had a change of heart as of late! The last several times we have gone, the food has been very very bland. The service has always been great, but other than cocktails and the great view of K.C., I don't think I'll be back for the food anytime soon! At $18.00-$38.00 and entree, you should expect more.
Pros: Revolving restaurant, service, great drinks
Cons: Bland food
11/07/2005 Posted by jflinder
The service left something to be desired here. It took our server about 10 minutes to even GREET US, and another 15 to bring WATER, let alone our wine. We spent $2000.00 on dinner here with a group of 8 of us, and just expected more. The steak was cooked incorrectly, the server was brash and abrasive and obviously didn't want to be there, and we just felt like we were treated terribly for someplace that has such a stellar reputation. I will NOT go back, ever. Nor will any of my mates who dined with me that evening. A chunk of change wasted on a lackluster event.
Pros: view
Cons: service, food, price
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