Is Jess and Jim's Steakhouse Still Open? Update (Kansas City, MO)
Current status
As of September 2026, Jess and Jim's Steakhouse is listed open on jessandjims.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Last verified
What the source shows: The business's website, checked 2026-09-09, listed current weekly hours and a working online ordering option, and Google Places lists the business as operational.
- Season / episode Season 8, Episode 2
- Address 517 E 135th St, Kansas City, MO 64145
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What happened after Food Paradise?
The 'Steak Stravaganza' episode featured Jess and Jim's Steak House, a longtime steakhouse in south Kansas City with an attached retail meat counter. According to the restaurant's website, Jess and Jim's offers dine-in, carry-out, and event services, and its site navigation includes a 'Raw Meat' section alongside its dinner menu. The website, checked on 2026-09-09, listed current weekly hours — Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. — plus same-day reservation instructions after 5 p.m., and a working online-ordering option. Google Places lists the business as operational at 517 East 135th Street. The site also linked out to active Facebook, Instagram, and Google review pages for the restaurant. No dated reporting of a closure, relocation, or ownership change was found in the sources reviewed for this record.
Featured on Food Paradise
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Steak Stravaganza
- What was featured
- longtime Kansas City steakhouse with a retail meat counter
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Jess and Jim's Steakhouse
Frequently asked questions
Is Jess and Jim's Steakhouse still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Jess and Jim's Steakhouse is listed open on jessandjims.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
What happened to Jess and Jim's Steakhouse after Food Paradise?
The 'Steak Stravaganza' episode featured Jess and Jim's Steak House, a longtime steakhouse in south Kansas City with an attached retail meat counter. As of September 2026, Jess and Jim's Steakhouse is listed open on jessandjims.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.
Where is Jess and Jim's Steakhouse located?
517 E 135th St, Kansas City, MO 64145. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Jess and Jim's Steakhouse?
Season 8, Episode 2 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Steak Stravaganza”.
What do reviews say since Food Paradise?
The site also linked out to active Facebook, Instagram, and Google review pages for the restaurant. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
Is Jess and Jim's Steakhouse still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?
According to the restaurant's website, Jess and Jim's offers dine-in, carry-out, and event services, and its site navigation includes a 'Raw Meat' section alongside its dinner menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 517 E 135th St, Kansas City, MO 64145
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- jessandjims.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Missouri
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Sources
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