35 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Kansas City

“Everything we had was awesome and our server was fantastic.“

“Best BBQ that I have had so far. Meat is so tender and the seasoning just right.“

“Scott’s catered an event for our baseball team last night! There are plenty of BBQ joints in KC, but this is going to move to the top of my list! It was SO good!!“

“Absolutely Amazing! This is the best bbq I have ever had from a restaurant hands down. I got the brisket sandwich with a side of beans and I can not wait to try everything else on the menu. Even the pickles are Amazing. You have to try this place for yourself. You won't regret it.“

“Katrina was a great waitress! We arrived early for my bday celebration dinner and were easily seated, 5pm reservation had been easily made. We had 4 entrees which ranged from ribs, shrimp, pulled pork and burnt ends and one child's hotdog. Everyone loved their entrees! Katrina heard me say it was my bday and told me I would get dessert...the carrot cake was so good! Always love Jack Stack!!!“

“We had a great experience today with a work group. The service was fantastic and the food was phenomenal.“

“Had dinner with a friend tonight who had read somewhere that Jack Stack had pork chops for a short time so we both ordered them. They were thick and juicy and exquisitely seasoned. We shared a molten lava brownie ala mode that was to die for. To make our dinner even better, our server was friendly and had a great sense of humor responding to my friend's teasing.“

“I've been in KC for 26 years, and this is hands down the best. The meats, the sides, ALL amazing. The sausage is off the hook too. Get there early because they sell out daily.“

“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!“

“Just tried this place a couple months ago with some friends that love trying all the BBQ spots and we have been back 4 times now, killer sauce, the jalapeño sausage is the best I've had, ribs are tender and flavourful, burnt ends actually have a some burn and great bark on them and the staff is so friendly, can't wait for it to cool down to try thier pork chili!!“

“Been awhile since been back to BB'S. Used to be a monthly must stop back in tge day for the Blues a Q. Lindsay Shannon was the best!!New ownership and patio renovations wanted to go back to check it out. 3 headed out for lunch on a Thursday. WOW. 2 of us had The Daily Special Texas Sweet (Pulled Pork, Scimecas Italian Sausage, Onion Straws piked high on huge bun. 1 SIDE. I had some green beans son had some of the huge famous beer battered potato wedges. Hot, fresh, tasty for $11.99. Both of us took decent amount home as well. Been too long and we'll be headed back soon. Staff was amazing and accomodating!! Do yourself a favor and check out this longtime BBQ staple. Hat Tipped BB's...“

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

“The food is amazing. And they treat you like family“

“Cheeseburgers and onion rings were pretty tasty. Obviously you're going to pay more at an amusement park so prices are out of this world. My cost for a cheeseburger onion rings and a drink was $21. That's a lot especially if you have a family to pay for.“

“Excellent BBQ!!!“

“I cannot always eat the meats most of my family does due to dietary restrictions, but I will tell you. This was the HANDS DOWN most tender, melt in my mouth beef brisket that I have had in years. Even the chicken was moist! The server we had was personable and handled the whole knack half the restaurant well even when it got slammed. We were in to visit our son from Rochester NY, and I can honestly say that nothing we have had there since moving there in 2017, is even comparable.“

“I went there this past weekend and the food was excellent. Of course I think it had a lot to do with how amazing our server Logan was! She was one of a kind and I don’t think I’ve ever experienced service as well as hers. Definitely consider changing it to Famous Logan’s!“

“Was in town visiting and I heard good things about Gates back in Chicago, so I had to try them out. Stoped in before heading to the Saints vs Chiefs game. Ordered the turkey on a bun w/fries and lemonade. The turkey was good, the fries were fresh out the grease, but they don’t season the fries, you have to salt them yourself. The total was like $20 so a bit pricey. The sauce has a sweet but spicy taste to it.“

“This family owned BBQ cafe is delicious! Friendly service and great food! The pulled pork, beans and coleslaw are wonderful!!“

“This is EASILY the best barbeque I've ever had. I don't think Gates can make bad food. Every single piece of meat in the box was immaculately seasoned, the pickled onions and pickles were DELICIOUS, abd the bread at the bottom sealed the deal for me. Since it was my first time, the staff helped me tremendously while ordering, and gave us extra sauce for the food. EVERY time I'm in KC, I will be eating here. I've already recommended Gates Bar-B-Q to every single person who goes near Kansas City, and I will not stop until Gates seasonings reach local grocery shelves out here on the east coast.“

“Come hungry & prepared to get full! Great staff and the best BBQ around!“

“Better late than never! I came in town for the weekend and we ordered this to go. Our order that was placed but wasn't pushed through the Doordash app prior to them cleaning up. The manager and their staff took extra time to help us get what we ordered, boxed it up, and did it with a smile on their face the entire time. TRUE CUSTOMER SERVICE! And the meats were cooked to perfection!

This will be my first stop and recommendation for anyone coming to KC :)“

“My husband and I had the best experience at this restaurant. The food was good as always. During our meal my husband had to use the rest room. He has some dementia and can’t walk very well. Unfortunately we were sitting at a table which was on the complete opposite side of the restaurant from the rest room. The server noticed our dilemma and said she would guide him over to the restroom. She was back immediately. I said, “Oh, he won’t be able to find his way back to this table.” The server told me not to worry about it. The restaurant manager had taken him over and would wait and bring him back. That is undoubtedly the kindest thing that has ever happened to us in a restaurant. Thank you to the wonderful people at the RoanRidge Texas Roadhouse.“

“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“

“Their food is SOOOO good!!! I had their baked beans, brisket, burnt ends and coleslaw today and WOW!!! Seriously SO good!! All the BBQ sauce was amazing too. I went back for another plate! Highly recommend!“

“Fantastic Service and Amazing BBQ!! We got Pulled Pork, Brisket, beans and coleslaw. All of it was fantastic, 10 out of 10 recommend 😋“

“Food and service is amazing!“

“I had a terrible experience trying to use Uber Eats to get food delivered. Totally not Arthur Bryant’s fault. With all of the issues I had on an order that was well over $100, an employee (maybe manager) named Ontario, was the absolute hero of the day! I cannot say enough about how he took care of us despite Uber’s issue with their system. Long story short, our order was for dinner the previous night, but he was able to honor the order the next day for lunch. He treated us like we were royalty. The rest of the staff were friendly and personable. They definitely have the “hole in the wall”/dive vibe, and I am here for it. It’s authentic. Regarding the food. If I’m being honest the brisket was mid, which was disappointing as I love brisket. Maybe an off day. But I digress. The ribs were by far the best ribs I have ever had in my life. Zero exaggeration. The burnt ends were so tender and full of flavor. The sliced sausage was unlike anything I’ve had before. The onion rings were onion rings, not much more to say about them. Definitely solid. The cheesy corn was divine. What a great addition to a great meal. If I were to go back next time I’m in KC, I’m getting Cheesy corn, ribs, and ends. They get all the stars I have to give and Ontario should get all of the raises and promotions available.“

“Gates has always been a great place for some original KC Bar-B-Q! The meat is good and tender with just the right amount of flavor. The side dishes are wonderful. Whenever I want BBQ, it is always Gates. You are always greeted right when you walk in the door with, "HI! May I help you?" The price is right for BBQ this good. If you have never had it, then stop in and get some. You won't be disappointed!“

“These guys make the best steak, they are hardly ever over booked so it’s normally not hard to get a group of people in.
Maybe I always go there when they’re not busy, but I’ve always had a good experience with LongHorn all across the USA.“

“Fast and friendly staff. Food was hot & fresh, delicious and the wait time was short. Best fries I've ever tasted. Great food!“

“It was great, but wish they would keep up with the demand for the egg rolls and crab rangoon, please keep that end of the buffet filled.“

“It was rather late 9 pm
Our little waitress seemed to kept forgetting things we asked for. Salad with husband's dinner, lemon with our teas, to go box. And they were still open till 11. Friday night. Sweet pleasant girl but no apologies.“

“Excellent customer service especially from Maria at breakfast service. Superior banquet meal. Would return.“

“Fast, friendly service. The burger was perfectly cooked medium, as ordered. They were fine with us sharing a meal between 2 people. Kettle chips appear to come from the store, which is OK by me. Not too noisy so you can chat. Would recommend.“