Sinclair's Restaurant

Sinclair’s Restaurant is an independent, veteran-owned American restaurant at 1402 NW State Route 7 in Blue Springs, Missouri. Opened in 2014 by Blue Springs native Shane Miller, it pairs an upscale-leaning scratch kitchen with a classic sports-bar atmosphere — a hometown gathering place built around celebrations, Kansas City Chiefs game days, and from-scratch food that aims well beyond typical bar fare.

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Description

Sinclair’s Restaurant sits at 1402 NW State Route 7 (Highway 7) in Blue Springs, a fast-growing suburb on the eastern edge of the Kansas City metro in Jackson County. It positions itself as an upscale dining establishment fused with a classic sports-bar atmosphere, serving fresh, housemade American fare that founder Shane Miller has deliberately set apart from typical bar food. The menu spans non-traditional items such as Thai pizza, an extensive gluten-free selection, and daily lunch and chef specials. A daily happy hour (reported 3–7 p.m.), private dining for events, and full catering round out the offering. The restaurant markets itself as a community gathering place — built for celebrations, friends meeting for lunch, and game days — and is recognized locally as a premier spot to watch Kansas City Chiefs games, opening for every Chiefs game including on Christmas Day.¹²³

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Ownership and history

Sinclair’s was founded in 2014 by Shane Miller, a Blue Springs native.² Before opening the restaurant, Miller worked in the dining industry at Harry Starkers on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City and later at The Bristol in Atlanta, before returning to the Kansas City area in 2009 (initially working as a residential appraiser).² He chose Blue Springs for the restaurant specifically because it is his hometown and a rapidly expanding suburb with a young, family-forming population.² The name “Sinclair’s” was borrowed from the child (Ashley) of a close friend, chosen to convey a feeling of family and friendliness for guests.²

The Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce lists Sinclair’s as a veteran-owned business.³ Miller’s specific branch and service record were not detailed in the public sources reviewed; the veteran-owned designation is documented via the Chamber and the restaurant’s own marketing, but the underlying service details are.

Operationally, Miller has described running the restaurant without a traditional manager, empowering staff to handle daily decisions.² The restaurant offers interactive events, private dining for weddings, showers, and birthdays, and catering services.¹²

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Menu

Last verified: 2026-06-20 · Source: Sinclair’s Restaurant official site (food menu) · URL(s): https://sinclairsrestaurant.com/, https://sinclairsrestaurant.com/blue-springs-north-7-highway-in-blue-springs-sinclair-s-restaurant-food-menu · Confidence: High (concept + signatures confirmed against official menu; corroborated by KC press and review platforms)

Sinclair’s is a scratch-kitchen American sports bar whose calling card is non-traditional bar food — most famously its Asian-leaning specialty pizzas — alongside upscale entrées, burgers, and an extensive gluten-free menu.

Signature pizzas

• Thai Pizza — peanut-butter–coconut spread with chicken, carrots, scallions, cilantro, and mozzarella, finished with a sweet-and-spicy drizzle; the restaurant’s best-known dish — $13⁴
• Crab Rangoon Pizza — seasoned cream cheese, jumbo lump crab, wonton crunchies, and Thai chili sauce — $14⁴
• Pepperoni Pizza — red sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, red onion, basil, roasted garlic — $12⁴

Entrées

• Bourbon Salmon — pan-seared Norwegian salmon rubbed with brown sugar and bourbon, mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans — $21⁴
• Pork Chops — grilled 10-oz chops, mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans⁴
• Chicken Caprino — grilled breast, creamy garlic sauce, sundried tomato, spinach — $17⁴
• Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese — topped with pulled pork, onion rings, BBQ drizzle — $15⁴

Burgers & sandwiches

• Bacon Jam Burger — house-seasoned patty, sweet-and-savory bacon jam, onion rings — $15⁴
• Sinclair Burger — fire-grilled patty, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, red onion, Dijon mayo — $13⁴
• Salmon Club — grilled Norwegian salmon fillet, bacon, provolone, lemon-caper aioli — $19⁴

Starters & tacos

• Crab Cakes — baked, roasted-corn salsa, green-onion aioli — $15⁴
• Calamari — breaded strips, fried banana peppers, chipotle aioli — $13⁴
• Spinach & Artichoke Dip — creamy housemade dip with pita points — $12⁴
• Street Tacos — pulled pork, red cabbage, pico, feta, chipotle aioli, Spanish rice — $13⁴

Gluten-free

• Extensive gluten-free menu, including Caesar Salad, Sinclair Salad, Carrot Cake, and Chocolate Truffle Cake (all GF)⁴

Prices reflect the official online menu as of June 2026 and are subject to change.

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Links

• Website: https://sinclairsrestaurant.com
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SinclairsRestaurant/
• Phone: (816) 224-3811(confirmed via Yelp listing, accessed 2026-06-23)

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See also

• blue-springs
• Registry

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Sources

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Footnotes

1. Sinclair’s Restaurant — official site. https://sinclairsrestaurant.com/ — asserts: “Founded in 2014 by Shane Miller”; American/scratch concept; 1402 NW Hwy 7, Blue Springs, MO 64014; daily specials, happy hour, private dining, catering. ↩ ↩²

2. CityLifestyle — “Sinclair’s Restaurant: A Place to Gather.” https://citylifestyle.com/articles/sinclairs-restaurant-a-place-to-gather — asserts: owner/founder Shane Miller (Blue Springs native; ex–Harry Starkers Plaza + The Bristol Atlanta); founded 2014. ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴ ↩⁵ ↩⁶ ↩⁷

3. Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce — Sinclair’s member listing. https://business.bluespringschamber.com/list/member/sinclair-s-restaurant-913.htm — asserts: veteran-owned; family-friendly dining; housemade menu. ↩ ↩²

4. Sinclair’s Restaurant — official food menu. https://sinclairsrestaurant.com/ and https://sinclairsrestaurant.com/blue-springs-north-7-highway-in-blue-springs-sinclair-s-restaurant-food-menu — asserts: Thai Pizza ($13), Crab Rangoon Pizza ($14), Pepperoni Pizza ($12), Bourbon Salmon ($21), grilled pork chops, Chicken Caprino ($17), Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese ($15), Bacon Jam Burger ($15), Sinclair Burger ($13), Salmon Club ($19), Crab Cakes ($15), Calamari ($13), Spinach & Artichoke Dip ($12), Street Tacos ($13), and an extensive gluten-free menu (Caesar/Sinclair salads, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Truffle Cake). Verified 2026-06-20. ↩ ↩² ↩³ ↩⁴ ↩⁵ ↩⁶ ↩⁷ ↩⁸ ↩⁹ ↩¹⁰ ↩¹¹ ↩¹² ↩¹³ ↩¹⁴ ↩¹⁵