RestaurantAmerican RestaurantBar & GrillPenn National Gaming
While our original locations undergo exciting renovations, we’ve combined the best of Journey and Hops House into one unique, temporary experience. Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted menu featuring fan favorites from both restaurants, mouthwatering burgers, handcrafted appetizers, homemade desserts, and a wide selection of wine and cocktails.
Check out our temporary menu and join us for the same great flavors, all in one convenient spot. Stay tuned for updates on our new and improved spaces!
Customers frequently noted inconsistent service, with some praising attentive staff while others reported long wait times and lack of acknowledgment.
Food Quality
Mixed reviews on food quality; some dishes received high praise while others were criticized for being overcooked or lacking flavor.
Staff Friendliness
Several reviews highlighted friendly and accommodating staff, particularly mentioning specific servers who provided excellent service.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere was generally described as pleasant, with a good environment for dining and watching sports, although some noted issues with cleanliness.
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Melissa Eley
Nov 26, 2025
5.0
Mustafa is our favorite server. He is very kind, knows what we like to drink and always has a big smile on his face. He was at 99 hops and moved over to hops house and we are so happy we found him over here one night at dinner.
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Matt McLaughlin
Nov 23, 2025
3.0
This is a classic example of a restaurant being run like it’s the only game in town because it is at that location. Every time we eat there they’re understaffed. The menu has changed since they’ve moved from the original space to a new space within the casino and honestly, it could be so good if they would just do the right things. For example, they got rid of their flatbread pizza. It was the best thing on the menu. They’re fish and chips. This is more breading than fish. Their wings are the best wings I’ve had in Kansas City any bar all in all it’s just the three staffing is a major concern.
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Melissa Thornton
Nov 23, 2025
5.0
Mustafa was an incredible server, so polite, attentive and kind. Our food was delicious too, but he really stood out and we appreciated him, the restaurant was super busy and he made sure to give us A+ service.
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Sid
Nov 20, 2025
5.0
Really enjoyed the seafood pasta.🍝 Plenty of salmon and shrimp. The meal was the perfect serving amount.
Bartender/server was amazing. He was extremely pleasant and seemed to enjoy the work he was doing.
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Amy Do
Sep 26, 2025
2.0
Me and my boyfriend waited about an hour for our food ( fish and chips & Reuben sandwich). Our waitress Joyce came by for comp drinks bc it took so long but there were around 3 other tables that got sat after us but was served their food before us and left.