Overview

Opened in 2004 by James Beard Award-winning chef Colby Garrelts and his wife, pastry chef Megan Garrelts, Bluestem offers refined, progressive American cuisine in an elegant setting. The restaurant has earned national acclaim for its innovative tasting menus that showcase seasonal ingredients with sophisticated techniques. Bluestem has been a finalist for the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Restaurant award and represents Kansas City's elevated dining scene.