Gates, if still in business, Masterpiece (?), Hayward's were the ones I liked when I lived there!
I am sure the names have changed in the last 10 years!
Currently my favorite is Fiorellas in Martin City. But I change my mind every six months. And of course, in KC we have Bar B Que Ribs of every variety, sausage, beef brisket, pork, turkey and almost anything that will fit in an oven or smoker. So it depends upon your personal favorite in meat as to which place you will like the best.
Kansas City has some great steak houses as well. When you are here next, run me down and we will go to the Plaza III Steakhouse and you will definetly remember it. It has only gotten better with age.