34 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Kansas City

“Great food and service !! Will definitely come back to eat, next time we are in KC !!“

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

“love this place. close to the airport and genuinely nice staff. sides aren't the boring standard. brisket and ribs are always up there with the best I've had. Will go back when I'm traveling through town.“

“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.“

“Stopped in KC en route Minnesota and wanted KC BBQ. Chose Char Bar for dinner and couldn't have been more pleased. Excellent food and service. Our server/bartender was Nolan and he was fabulous and very helpful. All-in-all, a great experience!“

“The pork ribs, Arkansas Topper, and chicken chili were all delicious, as were sides of cheesy potatoes, beans, and loaded baked potato. However, the ribs and Arkansas Topper were both barely warm when served and proceeded to cold very quickly, as the restaurant was freezing cold! This is a frequent observation with Kansas City restaurants: cold temperature of restaurants, no matter the time of year, and subsequently cold food. We rarely, if ever, encounter this phenomenon in the many restaurants we have been to in California (San Diego, San Francisco, Carmel, Palm Springs, Anaheim, etc.).“

“Let me start with the restaurant was crazy busy because there was an Art Festival on the same street & it was soooo hot that day. Many people were trying to get indoors to some AC. The food was typical BBQ, very good but nothing exceptional. The service was wonderful. We sat at the bar for 1 drink before dinner, the bartender was friendly & eager to make us happy. We were a few minutes early for our reservation & the hostess made us feel like we were exactly on time. Our waiter was also friendly, informative about the menu & quite efficient. We shared the pork center cut ribs which were very tender without falling off the bone which would have been overcooked. Extra BBQ sauce came on the side which added just enough extra flavor. We also had the baked beans & coleslaw, both were good.“

“Not your typical KC bbq. Chef J's brings a little variety to the KC scene and offers some outstanding, unique flavors you just can't miss. The sauces are on the thinner side than what you might be used to around here, but they add crazy dimension to the bbq. If you can get the burnt ends, I highly recommend them.“

“this place is the best BBQ in k.c. A must try. good service. excellent food. and priced right. will for sure be back. Great job.“

“Saw “Diners, Drive-in’s,and Dives” so I had to make drive to see for myself. The Big D was excellent and the French fries are seasoned as well. Customer service made my trip very enjoyable. I even got two turkey sandwiches because I wanted more. To use a quote from an Austin Powers movie…Get In My Belly!“

“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...“

“bomb babe'....cuzz u hooked it up...every-thing was great...thanks“

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

“Excellent BBQ!!!“

“my boyfriend and i ordered pickup at this restaurant. staff was very welcoming and nice. Also, the food was really good. I would 10/10 recommend this place.

Parking: if you are here for more than 2 hours you have to pay for parking but anything less than that is free.“

“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.“

“One of the best BBQ joints in the city (in my personal top 2). Old-school spot with the huge smoker front-and-center behind the small order counter. Beef Burnt Ends and Ribs are FIRE (and the cuts KC is known for). Sausage was way too salty for me and not stand-out as far as flavor. Chicken wings were okay, not stand-out though. Baked Beans have chunks of brisket. Also pretty runny, but the gravy is delicious . Spicy Green Beens are breaded and deep fried, absolute must-try. Kind of dingy facility, That's part of the old-school charm. but not suitable for a romantic dinner. Gets very busy during lunchtime.

Vegetarian options: Sides-only. No vegetarian entrees.

Parking: About 4 spots in their parking lot, but enough street parking on the North side road.“

“Ate here the afternoon of the Chiefs/Ravens game. My wife and I split the brisket & rib plate. The brisket was very tender, as were the ribs. Sides of potato salad and beans were also very good. Server was OK, but wasn't very personable. We would eat here again.“

“Small, family business type vibe which I always love at a restaurant. By far the best burnt ends I've had in Kansas City - better than Slaps and Joe's. The ribs were a little dry, but the beans, Mac and cheese, and brisket were great. Wish there was more of a sauce selection. Big fan. You can't say you're from KCMO until you've tried this staple.
(Like an amateur, I forgot to take pictures until I'd ate half my food).“

“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.“

“We ordered a wide variety from menu and all was great!“

“The absolute BEST vegan food on the globe, I promise!“

“Surprisingly, they have an amazing vegan option. We walked all around the airport looking for something filling and somewhat affordable and saw that they have what looked to be a filling salad with apples and lots of vegetables. Some of the BBQ sauces are also vegan- they sell the BBQ sauces near the front with the labels, so you can double check ingredients. The staff was very accommodating and I don’t think they get many vegans, but it was very nice to have some healthy fare.“

“Everybody you meet seems happy to meet you.“

“Oooh weeeee, the wings were delicious and so was the chicken sausage link! I was visiting from out of town and these were the third set of smoked wings I tried and they were so good. I brought some back on my flight in my backpack lol. I can't wait to go back.“

“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.“

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

“I love going to LongHorn Steakhouse for lunch when the prices are a little cheaper.
I always love their juicy 12 oz ribeye steak with asparagus.
I order the tonion for an appetizer.
They have good bread.
Plenty of seating in the restaurant.“

“Eating here was hands down the BEST! I have never had such a wonderful time at a restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious! Our server Nick was with out a doubt phenomenal, I would recommend eating here every time. Nick went above and beyond for my anniversary! Safe to say 10/5 stars in every way!“

“Great experience with the best bbq I’ve ever had“

“April 2024:Stayed at the Marriott and grabbed dinner at the bar. The chicken Caesar salad was very tasty. A lot of chicken. I ordered the dressing on the side because I don't like my salad flooded.Local draft beer ? options were decent. I had a nice local IPA.“

“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.“