The Antler Room is an intimate small-plates restaurant and natural wine bar at 2506 Holmes St, on the eastern edge of Kansas City’s Crossroads area. Chef Nick Goellner and Leslie Newsam Goellner run it, and diners come for a rotating, Mediterranean-leaning menu and one of the city’s more adventurous wine lists.
The menu changes often, so expect seasonal produce shaped by Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and broader global influences. Handmade pastas, vegetable-forward plates and inventive proteins are the norm, and plates are built for sharing. The bar pours an international selection of natural wines alongside craft cocktails and beer (source: [The Antler Room](https://www.theantlerroomkc.com/)). The room is small, warm and lively, and some guests note it can get loud at peak hours (source: [OpenTable](https://www.opentable.com/r/the-antler-room-kansas-city)). Many items are gluten-free, but check the current menu for specifics (source: [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-antler-room-kansas-city-3)).
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Reservations aren’t required, but the restaurant strongly recommends them because the space is small. Bookings open six weeks out (source: [The Antler Room](https://www.theantlerroomkc.com/faqs/reservations)). Friday and Saturday evenings fill fastest. For a quieter date night, book early on a weeknight. Plan on three or four plates for two people, and ask staff for wine pairings. Call +1 816-605-1967 to confirm current hours before you go. Crown Center and Union Station are a short drive or ride away, and the KC Streetcar’s Main Street line is a few blocks west.
