33 Best Barbeque Restaurants in Kansas City

“The trains going back and forth were so cool to watch!“

“The food experience. If you have not been to an authentic BBQ in Kansas before, this needs to be on your list“

“our 2nd time here from South Dakota the smoked turkey was incredible burnt ends you don't even have to chew. and the slaw is unbelievable we ate so much, then got the sampler to bring home a must stop every time we make the 5 hour drive to KC“

“Jack Stack - Martin City is now my favorite of their locations around Kansas City. They still have the original vibe which drove this brand's popularity. The staff were super welcoming and friendly. Our service was great with just the right amount of attention from everyone. The food was delicious, hot and fresh! The wings were outstanding and the onion rings were hot and the best I've ever had...yes my new favorite location for Barbecue in Kansas City!“

“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.“

“There's a reason why we come back about every 2-3 weeks. The food is consistently delicious. The ambiance is always perfect for our date night. The host always recognizes us and seats as promptly with our reservation and our server Betsy always takes the utmost care of us. Honestly, she's one of the primary reasons why we keep coming back. Thank you for helping us with our date night. It's obvious you take the time to take care of the customers.“

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

“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!“

“Chef J's BBQ was incredible! I was lucky enough to be able to order The Boss, therefore I got to try the Brisket and Jalapeno BBQ Sausage and both tasted fresh with the perfect amount of smoke. The ratio of fat and tender meat on the Brisket was perfect. My girlfriend and I showed up hungry and left with a full belly. The staff that work at Chef J's BBQ make you feel like your eating at home. 10 out of 10 experience!“

“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...“

“Food and service is amazing!“

“If I could give this 10 stars I would. Didn't get any pictures because the food was so incredible it didn't last long. My boyfriend and I got ribs, the turkey sandwich, and brisket monster fries and everything was so good I told him we're coming back tomorrow for lunch. The service was incredible and the woman working the truck was so insanely sweet. 10000/10 would recommend“

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

“Claire was our server; Very friendly and personable, wonderful service; Hope we didn't talk her ear off, but she was a sweetheart.

We were a party of three; We ordered the BBQ Feast (Half slab of Ribs, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Brisket, Spicy Sausage, slice of toast, helping of Pickles); It was enough for all of us; Very delicious; came out quickly; we ate like animals; Had to take left overs to go.

We will be back“

“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.“

“Excellent BBQ!!!“

“Finally got to try Gates BBQ. It was decent. The ribs were decent, and the seasoning stood out. The brisket was tender, juicy, and had good flavor. Overall, it wasn’t bad, but it didn’t live up to the hype for me. I’d go back..“

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

“Best bbq in KC. Real Chiefs fan staple. Beef Burnt ends and beans nothing like it.“

“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!“

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

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

“Delicious brisket and burnt ends. Baked, onion rings and corn bread bites...scrumptious. Cherry limeade cocktail divine. Katie sweetest and hardworking waitress❤️ Highly recommend 🏆💥“

“My favorite place to eat. The steaks are always spiced just right while the meat is juicy cooked to perfection. Ever side is excellent. The servicer seem ready to help no matter how busy. This is my definition of a near perfect dining experience.“

“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“

“Gates bbq in Kansas was amazing, my wife and I had an amazing time, the food, people, atmosphere was truly great, we highly recommend the full- slab and all the trimmings. We will surely be back again soon, we are not local but just traveling through. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Gates bbq for an amazing experience.“

“I did carry out. They came out so fast after I check in that when I called to make sure they included steak sauce she was already at my car. Everything was delicious. I still feel like they should go a little heavier with the season on the steak. I had to add some when I got to the house but that's just me nitpicking. It was great“

“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.“

“We just work around the corner and needed an amazing place to have a working dinner meeting. This was perfect and we will be back! Everything was so great and accommodated all of our different eating styles.“

“Best BBQ in Kansas City hands down“

“I had I think the most delicious chicken and pear salad I’ve ever had in my life here. There was a couple of conferences going on inside the hotel so the restaurant and bar area was crowded and there was only one staff person waiting on everyone. I don’t know what the situation was in the kitchen however, even though I had to wait for a service, I knew they were doing their best and when my salad came, it was so delicious. I also ordered a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and it was a very generous pour maybe making up for the lack of help that day. It did help me enjoy my lunch very much. I would go there just to go there even if I wasn’t attending anything at the hotel.“

“Went after a world cup game. We were so thankful they were open and serving fresh, hot food. My son devoured his smash burger saying it was awesome. The fried mushroom and zucchini app was great. The service was fantastic considering they had an unexpected late crowd. Also they head a really good draft beer selection. We were also able to watch the US game.“

“While visiting from Seattle, WA; My overall experience at Gates was fine, and I appreciated that the order taker kept the line moving. However, my experience with the young lady at the register was disappointing.
She assumed that I was trying to cut in front of two ladies who had already placed their order. In reality, I was simply standing in an empty space near the counter while waiting to pay. She said, “Those other ladies were here before you!” while rolling her eyes, which came across as rude and unnecessary.
I explained to her that I knew the ladies were ahead of me. In fact, they told me I could go ahead of them because they were also waiting to pay, but I politely told them it was okay and waited my turn.
I have no issue with being corrected if there is a misunderstanding, but the way I was spoken to and treated was very off-putting. Unfortunately, that interaction overshadowed what otherwise would have been a perfectly fine experience at Gates. I hope management will remind staff that kindness and professionalism go a long way when interacting with customers.“