47 Best Barbeque Restaurants near North Kansas City

“F325 BBQ catered my high school's 50th year anniversary pinic and the food was amazing! Welcome to our family!“

“We ordered a whole smoked turkey for Thanksgiving and it was fabulous!! I highly recommend trying it if you never have. It was amazing just like everything else on the menu!“

“I had low expectations for this joint as it was recommended to me by a co-worker with pretty bad taste. I tried it anyways and boy was I surprised. This was the best pulled pork I've had and I've lived in KC long enough to try most all of the BBQ.

Parking: much park!

Kid-friendliness: Watch your profanity“

“The long lines are awesome, they move pretty fast … It is well worth the wait in line! The best bbq ever !!! Hands down red beans and rice was delicious 🤤 Go get some !!!“

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

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

“Grew up in K C K. Old go to was Plesas bbq on Leavenworth rd. Went to slapps for the first time 6/27/22. Now my go to place used to be Jack Stack but they have slipped. Slapps my new bbq happy place!!“

“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.“

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

“Food, service & atmosphere was amazing. Our server was the best ever. We were at another location without a reservation and told 2 hour wait. We ended up being lucky and finding this location and snagging a reservation for 30 min later.“

“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.“

“My parents came from CO to KS to purchase a new car and the guy at the dealership recommended Smoke Town BBQ to them for dinner. They went over and found that it was closed, but Brian was outside and they struck up a conversation. My parents joked that they’d driven all the way from CO for some good BBQ and Brian was kind enough to go inside and bring them out some food to try. Luckily for me, they brought some back to CO to share and even as leftovers the next day, the burnt ends were DELICIOUS!!! What a kind and thoughtful person and business, and delicious food! Thanks for showing my parents such amazing KS hospitality! 💜“

“My husband, two sons and myself think this is the best... great food and wonderful staff !! If you haven't been here, we encourage you to try it... lots of scrumptious food to choose from“

“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“

“Excellent food, friendly service (and fast), generous portions (always need a to-go box), nice homey atmosphere, always clean. My neighbor and I go there often as it's only about a mile from where we live. One of our favorite places in all of KC, and handier than any other.“

“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 😴😴“

“Love the beef deluxe!! Such good smoke flavor. Fries are great also!!“

“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.“

“Stopped while driving thru KC and do not regret our decision. Food was delicious!“

“Great food ( the brisket was delicious) and the service too. Thank you for coming to our neighborhood this evening. Highly recommend.“

“Excellent BBQ!!!“

“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“

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

“I cannot express enough how amazed I am with the customer service. Yesterday (Super Bowl Sunday—-GO CHIEFS!) I placed an online order. My pick up time was at 5 (earliest I could get because I waited too long to place the order) I arrive early hoping it would be done earlier because I had people arriving at my house and I didn’t want to miss the game. When I arrived it was packed on people waiting. I assumed I was going to be there for awhile so asked if I could order a beer. They got me a beer and a chair. As I sat there for over an hour (it went past my pick up time) I saw all of the employees working very hard trying their best to fill the orders quickly. Some of the customers were being quite rude to the girls up front as the customers were upset their food wasn’t ready. The girls did an amazing job keeping everyone calm they would simply just smile and tell them they are working on it. I was so impressed how these girls handled themselves not one time did I hear them get snippy with a customer even tho I’m sure they wanted to. It was always a smile with a polite response. I was there almost til the end and a guy started yelling at the girls and still it was a smile and polite response. I got my food and made it for the game and the food was delicious as always!“

“Update 6 years later. 2025. Still great food/atmosphere/and service. Got the same plate. Ribs are so damn good. Sausage great. Brisket is good, but o prefer thicker slices. Shaved brisket you lose a lot the juicy fat I look for it a brisket. This great for a sandwich but on a plate I prefer thicker slices. But still great flavor. Great smoke ring. Glad Joe's is still going great!!
Not sure why they dont advertise as Joe's BBQ. But either my first experience was a good experience. Ribs, brisket. And sausage. Bbq beans. Everything was great I like their sauces the traditional has that perfect balance of sweet and spice. Their spicy sauce hits ya a couple minutes later. Love that. But once again a perfect balance, nothing to overpowering. I'll be back. The restraunt has a great atmosphere good music. I'll be back next time I am in town.“

“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!“

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

“I go in to Gates all the time and always have a great experience the best is when they say how may I help you very loud and clear I’ve been going again since I was a little kid. I’m 40 years old now. Thank you for staying open and keeping the business the same.“

“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“

“Was just at Arthur Bryant’s BBQ in KC. The food was amazing and the staff couldn’t have been nicer. Definitely recommend going there if you in the neighborhood. Thank you so much.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Food and service is amazing!“

“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 it!! Great food, Great Service, and really nice all aground. Will definitely be back.“

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

“Everything was amazing! We had a beef Nooner and a chicken link all under $30. The service was incredible. The staff was so friendly and helped us pick what to order and checked on us throughout our meal. Their best kept secret is chicken wings. You must buy their sauces and rubs. This was an awesome experience!“

“I love the Liberty Longhorn location! Although my burger was overcooked my last 2 visits, I will continue to patronize them. The Manager, Alicia, is always kind, friendly, and about business! What isn't right, she makes right... with a smile while doing so! Shout out to this great team!!“

“Husband and I stopped here after helping move our son all day. We both got the cheeseburger with French fries. It was good, but just a bit salty for both of us. Other than this, everything else was great from the host stand to paying our check.“

“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 Easter Sunday just before noon. Our group was 13 adults and 2 children. Our server Lane was AMAZING. So pleasant, friendly, was always checking on us making sure we had everything we needed. Not one glass ran empty and was on top of the refills. All our food was delicious. With our large group on an Easter Sunday we could not ask for someone as professional as Lane. Great job Lane!!!!“

“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?“

“We always enjoy visiting Bar Central before theater performances at the Music Hall, and appreciate being able to make a reservation. HOWEVER, this past Saturday, when we arrived, there was no host/ess, just a sign to seat ourselves. The bar was packed but there was one table for four available so we didn't have a problem. We're hoping this was a one-time thing and reservations will be possible in the future. Thank you.“

“This is our favorite authentic taco place!! We come here just about every week and every time we are blown away by the high quality food and service. Better than La Nueva! Make sure to get the aguacate - it’s spicy but delicious.“

“Here for a convention amd this place was busy. Been here twice now for dinner. The service was great, and tje servos very attentive!

We had J.J. both nights amd Eric as well the 2md night!

We had the Rueben, fish and chips and Chop salad.

Well done!!!“