16 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Independence

“Love the increasing public awareness here! Really good sides, be nice to add fried mushrooms, hint hint.
Good portions, ribs are amazing and burnt ends a favorite. Cookie to top it off and nice meal. Now stroll the marketplace booths!

Update 12/16/25
Thanks for adding mushrooms! However 6 as a side is hardly enough to call it a side… up the game 10-12 makes it a side I would say…
Otherwise meal was top notch tonight!“

“Amazing BBQ. Great value. Large portions. Small town feel. Good service.“

“Best brisket I've ever had. Fast service. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.“

“Our family was very happy with the smoked turkey that Three Pigs BBQ prepared for us at a very reasonable price. It was absolutely the best. Easy to order on the website. They also provided reheating instructions. Highly recommend. Also recommend the BBQ sauce as well. Thank you 🙏🏻“

“We went the Saturday before the Super Bowl, and it was fantastic. Service was quick and so kind; I unfortunately don't remember his name, but he gave my husband and I to go drinks without us asking. The food was delicious; we shared our two entrees and still left with food. Would highly recommend!“

“Sometimes the service is slow. The food is always on point for the price! I get something different every time I go in. I don't recommend the fish and chips or coleslaw. Tacos are awesome, prime rib is good. Tenderloin is amazing....“

“Well it seems like it's the same restaurant before it burned down but got a little pricier for the amount of barbecue you get. Also, it could be a little easier to get your sauce and don't you do refills on your drinks anymore? You think you would at $3.50?“

“Visiting KC from Wisconsin and decided to give this place a try. we had 11 in our group and we all really enjoyed the food. very nice people also!“

“Excellent food the meat was exceptionally seasoned and very tender I would rank there barbecue top notch I was truly impressed with the amazing flaver. the cracked pepper to season the meat is amazing its so good. im not a fan of the barbecue sauce but to me if the meat is tender seasoned well ya don't even need sauce this team has skills. The prices are fair and the food was arranged in the to go container so neat they took pride they were professional,kind we will be repeat customers“

“My Gf has been here and I finally had time today. After a long day of work I needed something for my spirit and gd!!!!🙏🏽👏🏽

$20 for a half rack of ribs, fried pickles and potato salad. 10/10. I’d type more but I’m finna be asleep so 😴😴“

“I always get the catfish and I’m telling yal it’s the best catfish in the city!“

“Our hotel contact recommended Gates BBQ. We had a long wait to get in because it seemed like we got behind 30 state troopers! They were very nice and apologetic. We walked up to the counter to order two smoked turkey sandwiches. They were "doubles"so the sandwiches were very thick. The sauce was a perfect ten. Sweet tea was perfect. $42. Not much in the way of atmosphere-just real bbq.“

“It would be nice if worlds of fun could do something about the skunks coming into the park. I have a season pass and I normally see 1 or 2 every summer in the outside eating area. Unfortunately the park is next to wood / tree area. So I'm not sure they can do much about it.“

“We arrived at LC’s at 820 pm while traveling through on 435 and these portions are huge I had the burnt end beef tips huge portion! My husband had the beef bbq sandwich again huge double decker sandwich. Our daughter had the turkey bbq sandwich. We also had fries coleslaw and fried mushrooms. Needless to say we had a second meal in leftovers. Very friendly staff even while they were busy remained positive and engaged with the customers. First time Kansas City BBQ we are happy we ended up at LC’s!“

“Their sandwiches has alot of meat on them. Love this place. Everytime I go in. They have been very nice. I come here for my bbq“

“Best BBQ in Kansas City hands down“