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!“

“The strong smell of liquid smoke made me wonder how it was cooked. The brisket was dry, when I added the sauce the sandwich was enjoyable. Will order again. Delivery was quick.“

“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“

“This was an important dinner, my son who is 26, had surgery(had his tonsils removed) a couple days ago, and The recovery is described as one of the worst, and it feels like shards of glass in your throat.he has to eat soft food and he had Choices all over the Kansas City metro area. He chose Joe’s, Joe’s mac & cheese to be exact! We live on the Missouri side (Gladstone). So I decided to stop by this evening, and not only get a quart of mac & cheese for him, I grabbed dinner for myself (z-man w/ fries, ribs w/ red beans and rice, Mac and cheese) which I was reluctant to do, due to me having to drive 35 minutes home and I was worried that it was going to be Soggy and cold, Well, much to my surprise, the food was packed perfectly, my food was still hot, and my fries were still crispy! Thank you Joe’s in Leawood you did amazing! I will probably be back in the next couple of days to purchase more Joes mac & cheese! BTW this son of mine recommends Joes to everyone!! He loves all locations! Thank you again!! Sarah Jones (One happy Momma)“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

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

“Valentine’s Day is usually a wait for a table kind of night but tonight my husband walked in to Jack Stack BBQ in the Plaza. Tyler found a table in the bar for our party of 3 and Scott gave us exemplary service. We ended the fabulous meal with crème brûlée and brownie with ice cream! The complete meal was on point. Almost forgot-definitely try the cucumber jalapeño margarita!“

“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 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“

“Best BBQ we have found in four years of searching KC BBQ restaurants. The burnt ends, sausage, pulled pork, ribs, and the BEANS will have you dreaming of your next visit. The service and hospitality of staff and ownership was outstanding.“

“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 😴😴“

“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.“

“Tendernism at it's best in Kansas City!

If you’re looking for legit, finger-licking barbecue from a food truck, this spot delivers in a big way. The BBQ is incredibly tender! It's fall-apart, melt-in-your-mouth type of tender. It has that deep, smoky flavor you can only get from someone who really knows their pit. The sausages are equally impressive: well-seasoned, juicy, and cooked to perfection with just the right snap.

But the standout item is the smoked cabbage. It’s not something you find on every BBQ menu, and here it’s done right—unique, flavorful, and surprisingly addictive. It soaks up the smoke beautifully and adds a perfect balance to the rich meats.

Overall, in my opinion...this food truck is a gem for anyone who loves great barbecue with a twist. Highly recommend stopping by hungry and ready to be blessed with high-quality food and service!“

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

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

“Excellent BBQ!!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“One of the few places that could accommodate 10 on same-day reservation. Fairly priced (barbecue is always priced a bit touristy...). Solid portions of local barbecue; FYI a full rack is probably too many ribs. Easy space, and hard to beat within walking distance.“

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

“I just ate this today on a cold, bluster day. I had a burnt end sandwich and it was very delicious. The service is outstanding. Very professional and kind. The servers check on you throughout to make sure you have everything you need. The server said to me have a Merry Christmas when we left. Some that restaurants rarely mention today. I said back to her have a Merry Christmas too! Great atmosphere. Perfect place to eat when the Chiefs are playing.“

“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“

“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!“

“Best BBQ in Kansas City hands down“

“Food and service is amazing!“

“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.“

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

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

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

“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!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“The food is always great! But in the cold weather, their windows are sooo drafty! Unfortunately we were sat on the NW side, you could literally feel the air coming right thru! I am someone who doesn't get cold, and I froze! Even the waitress says she freezes at night. Please fix Longhorn!“

“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!!!!“

“We had an amazing experience for my husbands birthday.. first time back to this location since they re built and it didn’t disappoint. “Aunty Sally” sure made our experience memorable. She took care of us and her service was top notch. Food was also really good. We will definitely be back!“

“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.“

“I love this restaurant! The lounge was not available at the connected hotel for renovation purposes so they gave me some free appetizer coupons. The bartenders were amazing and my order came out pretty fast. The chicken wings were so good! There was other things on the menu I wanted to try, but I was so full I could not. They also had a really good Cabernet. I forget what it was called or which one it is I really wish I’d wrote it down because I had never heard of this one before. Is a typical bar at night. And then it’s also where they serve breakfast in the morning. The breakfast was great as well and the service was good in the morning as well! I had an omelette in the morning that was yummy! I’ll definitely come back when in town again!“