Our annual trek to Kansas City found us, once again, looking for new dining experiences. We come to shop and eat so finding great restaurants is essential. Since German food is a favorite, we decided to give Grunauer a try...best culinary decision we made the whole trip! Let me start by saying that the service here is impeccable! The servers are prompt and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. You want a glass of wine and not sure what kind? They not only have recommendations but have it in front of you in less than 5 minutes! We ordered a pork belly and dumpling appetizer which was on our table in less than 10 minutes and it was delicious! Before our forks were back on the table, the entrees were out. I got a pork loin dish that came with red cabbage and a bread dumpling. I loved this food so much that I thought I must have been German in a prior life! I don't drink but wanted to order a glass of heavy ale! I asked to be called Frauline! My dining companion had a veal liver dish that was served with mashed potatoes, crispy onion rings and roasted apples. He raved about it and he actually DID order a glass of heavy ale AND some apple strudel which I was too full to even sniff! So...to sum it up, if you like German food and are looking for a place that knows how to make it, you have hit the mother lode with Grunauer! This place goes on our list of "must haves" for every future trip to K.C.