We’re purchasing the K-Bar at 105 S Elm St and reopening it as Elm Street Social — a family restaurant and bar where the fish fry crowd, the music bingo crew, and kids splitting a basket of chicken fingers all fit under one roof. The comfort food everyone grew up on, with enough happening every week to keep the younger crowd coming back too.
Formerly K-Bar Restaurant • Grand opening Sat, Jan 9, 2027
It’s official — Ryan Abney plays our grand opening night, Saturday, January 9, 2027 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Come hungry: the grand opening dinner is chicken alfredo with a breadstick and dessert. Bring the whole family for dinner, then stay as the room turns into Emma’s Saturday night. First night, first songs, first memories at the new Elm Street Social.
The nights we’re already sure about — buffet dinner and game night Tuesdays, Taco Wednesdays, Thursday basket specials, fish fry Fridays, and live music and karaoke Saturdays. Anything else joins the calendar only when it’s confirmed, right here. Tap a day to see what’s on.
Opening season, date by date — every confirmed night for our first two months, from the grand opening dinner to karaoke Saturdays and a very grown-up bingo night. Doors and kitchen open at 4 PM every night we’re open.
The first night at Elm Street Social. Grand opening dinner is chicken alfredo with a breadstick and dessert, then Ryan Abney takes the stage from 8:00–11:00 PM.
Your turn on the mic. Pick your song, bring your cheering section, and sing the night away — kitchen and bar open from 4 PM.
Karaoke is back for round two — crowd favorites, first-timers, and duets all welcome.
Live music Saturday with a Valentine’s Day special — bring your sweetheart out a week early for dinner, drinks, and a night of music.
Tuesday game night gets a grown-up twist: adult toy bingo, with the Tuesday buffet dinner on the line. Adults only (21+) — leave the kids with a sitter for this one. Cover charge applies (price TBD).
Another Saturday night of live music — dinner from 4 PM, a full bar, and a room with room to dance or just listen.
Close out February on stage — karaoke returns for the last Saturday of the month.
Every week, all season: buffet dinner with music bingo or trivia on Tuesdays, Taco Wednesday specials, chicken strips or burger basket specials on Thursdays, and the Friday fish fry. New dates land here as soon as they’re confirmed.
The lineup is set — cheeseburgers, chicken fingers, baskets of fried pickles and onion rings, salads for lighter appetites, and a Friday fish fry you can set your clock by. Prices land on the menu closer to opening.
We didn’t buy a bar. We bought Emma’s gathering place — it just needs a little love and a lot more reasons to come in on a Tuesday.
The K-Bar at 105 S Elm St has been Emma’s corner for years. We’re keeping what people love — the easy, come-as-you-are feel — while adding more to the menu and atmosphere.
Music bingo and trivia on Tuesdays, live music on Saturdays, and a menu that works for grandparents and grandkids at the same table. We’re keeping the rest of the calendar open on purpose — new nights get announced here only once the dates are locked in.
Our event space is available to rent for birthdays, reunions, receptions, meetings, and team parties — with food and drinks from our own kitchen and bar. Pricing depends on your date and group size. Tell us what you’re planning and we’ll quote it.
❤️ Andrew & Amanda Stewart ❤️
A small-town couple with big dreams and a whole lot of heart!
Hey, Emma, Missouri, and all our surrounding communities! 👋
We wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves! We are Andrew and Amanda Stewart, and we live just down the road in Aullville, Missouri, with our two beautiful daughters.
For as long as Amanda can remember, she has dreamed of owning her very own bar and grill. Thanks to the wonderful opportunity to meet Wanda and Buddy, that dream is finally becoming a reality! ❤️
We are just two small-town people with big dreams, hoping to bring great food, cold drinks, live music, entertainment, laughter, and a place where everyone feels welcome to the wonderful community of Emma!
We know this establishment has been a part of Emma for decades, and we are incredibly excited to carry on its history while creating new memories for decades to come!
Amanda was born and raised right here in Missouri! She grew up in the small town of Moberly, where she lived until she was 17 before venturing off to the big city.
Life took her on quite the journey! She fell in love, got married, and spent 20 years building a life and family. That chapter blessed her with her first beautiful daughter. After some major life changes, a divorce, and a few more twists and turns, she was blessed with her second beautiful daughter.
Through all of life’s ups and downs, one thing never changed: Amanda’s love for people, small-town communities, and her dream of owning a bar and grill where friends could gather and memories could be made.
Andrew is also a small-town kid at heart! He was born and raised in Mound City, Kansas. He understands the importance of community, hard work, and looking out for your neighbors.
Andrew had a previous marriage before meeting Amanda, and like her, life eventually led him exactly where he was meant to be.
Andrew and Amanda met in August 2018, and it didn’t take long for either of them to realize they had found their person!
They knew they wanted to build a life, chase dreams, and take on whatever adventures came their way together.
In November 2019, they tied the knot, and they’ve been building their dreams side by side ever since!
Together, we also own Stewart Family Fireworks, a small family business based in Aullville, Missouri. We love being business owners, meeting new people, and giving back to the communities that support us.
Because we believe small towns deserve great places to gather, too!
We want to create more than just a place to grab a bite to eat or have a drink.
We want a place where:
We aren’t coming in expecting to change everything overnight. We know this establishment has a long history, and we respect that history. We want to build on it, breathe some new life into it, and give people a reason to come back again and again!
We know there will be challenges, lessons to learn, and plenty of long days ahead, but we are ready to put our hearts into making this dream a success.
We cannot wait to meet each and every one of you in Emma and all the surrounding communities!
Whether you’ve been coming to this establishment for 30 years or you’ve never stepped foot inside, we hope you’ll stop in, introduce yourself, share a story, and become part of this new chapter with us.
We are so thankful to Wanda and Buddy for giving us this opportunity, and we hope to make them and the community proud.
Here’s to honoring the past, celebrating the present, and building a future filled with great food, great music, great friendships, and unforgettable memories! 🍻🎶
With love and excitement,
Andrew & Amanda Stewart ❤️
Your new neighbors behind the bar!
The friendly faces you’ll see around the room — starting with the woman who helps make our events happen.
Event Coordinator & Server Extraordinaire
“I’m Star, mother of 2 wonderful kids who keep me pretty busy with their hobbies. When I’m not spending my time watching them do what they enjoy, I love having a good book to read!”
Right on Elm Street, where it’s always been. We’ll share parking and patio details closer to opening.
105 S Elm St
Emma, MO
Elm Street Social Family Restaurant and Bar LLC
Doing business as Elm Street Social • Formerly K-Bar Restaurant
Email: ESSfamilybar@gmail.com
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4 PM – 10 PM • Buffet Dinner + Music Bingo or Trivia • Cover charge (price TBD) |
| Wednesday | 4 PM – 10 PM • Taco Wednesday Specials |
| Thursday | 4 PM – 10 PM • Chicken Strips or Burger Basket Specials |
| Friday | 4 PM – 1 AM • Fish Fry from 4 PM |
| Saturday | 4 PM – 1 AM • Live Music or Karaoke — see calendar |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours are our opening plan and may shift with licensing and staffing — event start times will be confirmed closer to opening. Kitchen closes 30 minutes before close.
Leave your name and email and we’ll draft a note in your mail app — no list is stored on this page. We’ll only email about the opening and weekly lineup.
Grand opening is confirmed: Saturday, January 9, 2027, with Ryan Abney playing live from 8:00 to 11:00 PM. We’re purchasing the K-Bar in January; if Missouri licensing shifts anything, we’ll update the date here and on Facebook right away.
Both, on purpose. The dining room is family-friendly all day; the bar is full-service for 21+. That’s why the name is Family Restaurant and Bar — bring the kids for dinner, come back Saturday for live music.
Yes — the event space hosts private parties, reunions, receptions, and meetings, with food and drinks from our kitchen and bar. Rental pricing depends on your date and group size; use the “Host it at Elm Street” email above and we’ll quote your event.
Use the musician email in the “Host it at Elm Street” section above and include a video link. We’re especially looking for central Missouri acts who play Warrensburg, Higginsville, Concordia, and Emma.
Karaoke is on: Saturdays Jan 16, Jan 30, and Feb 27. Tuesday, Feb 9 brings Adult Toy Bingo (21+ only), and Saturday, Feb 6 pairs live music with a Valentine’s Day special. The full January & February calendar is above. Open mic and comedy aren’t scheduled yet — new nights appear here only once dates are confirmed.
Same location at 105 S Elm St, new ownership and a new name: Elm Street Social. We’re grateful for what K-Bar was to Emma and we’re building what’s next on that same corner.
