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Summit Grill in Gladstone is part of Summit Hospitality Group, a respected local restaurant group founded by Andy Lock and Domhnall Molloy. The Gladstone location (opened 2018) delivers a warm, inviting American grill experience with quality food and service, continuing the group’s successful model across multiple Kansas City-area concepts. Note: Co-founder Andy Lock passed away in April 2025.

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Description

Summit Grill in Gladstone is one of the locations operated by Summit Hospitality Group, a Kansas City-based independent restaurant company known for quality American grill experiences. The Gladstone outpost brings the group’s signature warm, inviting atmosphere and consistent food and service to the Northland, complementing other local concepts in the portfolio.

Ownership and history

Summit Hospitality Group was founded by seasoned restaurateurs Andy Lock and Domhnall Molloy, who brought decades of combined experience (including time at McCormick & Schmick’s on the Plaza). The group’s first Summit Grill opened in Lee’s Summit in 2012, followed by a Waldo location and then the Gladstone restaurant in 2018. The concept emphasizes approachable, high-quality American grill fare in comfortable settings. In April 2025, co-founder Andy Lock passed away; the group continues under the leadership of Domhnall Molloy and the existing team.

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  • Locally owned
  • American
  • Gladstone