Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Kansas City

"We had the brisket plate, and the ribs and burnt ends plate. Competition style BBQ, everything was excellent! Highly recommend fries and baked beans..."

Tara O'Dell

Giant Ryan

"Was passing through KC and had to hook up with my buddy for some BBQ like we always try to do. This is one of his favorite spots and it didn't..."

Robert Mayer

"Young man running the register, fryer and bagging orders was incredibly polite. He kept the line moving both for orders and pick up. Be prepared to..."

Chris R

Gates Bar-b-q

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Smokehouse Barbecue - Kansas City, Mo (zona Rosa)

76/100 (2924 ratings)

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"Good choice for BBQ. Overall very happy with the food, had some issues getting some of the right food to the table but when we did get the food it..."

Paden Barnard

"I ordered the Burnt Ends Platter. The price was $15.95 for lunch. It included, Brisket Burnt Ends, Sausage, Cheesy Corn and lightly toasted white..."

Jon Richey

"My wife had the smoked catfish BBQ Style and she said it was awesome I had the ribs and unfortunately they were out of beef so I had pork ribs and..."

Justin Armstrong

"Food was superb! Rich barbecue flavors, the smokiness was throughout every bite of the chicken, burnt ends & baby back ribs, the cheesy corn was..."

Kyla C

"Amazing food, fast service, and great atmosphere. I can't say enough about the great time that we had. Our waitress was helpful and very attentive...."

Nathan Slack

"We were looking for some good authentic Kansas City barbecue, and it was a Sunday, so several places were closed. We decided to try Smokehouse..."

Brenda

"I like this place. Smells a little like smoke insider. Service was great. The bbq was good. The beans too sweet for me. I liked the deal on beer on..."

Thomas Schulze

"Service was great! Appetizers were just as good but the main meal was a little disappointing. The sides help save the..."

Aaron Fricke

"Fast friendly polite no pressure and brittany was awsome and she knew the menu as well we enjoyed it from being out of town also early enough you get..."

Garett Smith

"My first trip to Kansas City, and my buddy picked us up from the airport and took us straight here to start off the BBQ tour! I ordered the baby..."

Ed Montoute

"We ordered the burnt ends platter, sliced meat platter with 3 meats and the sweet corn nuggets. You got two sides with each platter so we ordered mac..."

Terina Johnson

"The food was great! The ribs were tender, the chicken was done perfectly, as was the brisket. Oh, the beans and potato salad....really good...."

Patricia Hill

"A really delicious 😋 place to have really well done barbecue ribs or a tender brisket. The place is really pleasant and enjoyable with a lot of..."

Pedro Hernández Santiago

"The food was alright. The waiter FRANKLIN was great! I would come back here. I am from out of town. This was my first good stop in KC,..."

Megan Page

Ricky's Pit Barbaque

75/100 (48 ratings)

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"I had the Variety Dinner Plate and it was awesome! I also the chilli and it was very good. I had a sample of the baked beans and they were delicious..."

Gary McGeever

"Wonderful food and great desserts. We'll have to come back for the four things we missed: smoked catfish, onion rings, sausage and sweet potato pie. ..."

Randy Warman

"This place doesn't look like much from the outside, and isn't very big, but WOW is the food amazing! I got burnt ends and they were exactly what I..."

Shannon Keithley

"Although, as others have mentioned, the store is a little on the small side, and does take something away from the overall atmosphere. But, it's..."

Ted “Tred” Spence

"The food is great! Ordered a beef sandwich and a soul food plate and was greeted with a smile and excellent service. Would I recommend Ricky's..."

Harold Smith

"The food is amazing! Don't let the run down look of the place scare you away. The people are very friendly and outgoing. We've eaten at several BBQ..."

Jordan English

"Stopped in Ricky's while passing through on the interstate. Food was excellent and on par or better than any other KC barbeque I have had yet. Ricky..."

Adam Tabor

"Of the hundreds of barbeque places in KC (three withing walking distance of my house) this is one of our favorites. Small, divey as hell, and not..."

Steven Hoober

Smokin' Guns Bbq

74/100 (2159 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ribs were great. Briscket was dry, no fat was the culprit. The seasoning in the Italian sausage over powers the smoke flavor. The deviled eggs are..."

Mark Duncan

"I know BBQ in KC is a tough business. Smokin' Guns just north of the river gives it a good go. The place was moderately busy, and we ordered a..."

Joey Lutes

"We are from Indiana and thought we knew BBQ. Surprise!!!! We had no clue until we stopped here!!! Smoked Meatloaf was a real treat!!!! Ordered a side..."

George Roberts

"Going to miss y'all. Loved making my little smokey sliders. Brisket, turkey, fried green beans for crunch, your roll & sauce made the perfect end to..."

Michael Gifford

"My sister heard from a co-worker that Smokin' Guns was great and had to try it, so we went with another friend. we got 1.5lbs of ribs, pulled pork..."

Julianna Graves

"We happened by this restaurant on a drive around North KC warehouse area. It looked okey and we were hungry. We were greeted and seated right away,..."

Bonnie Keating Vail

"I’d obviously expected some decent bbq, we are in KC after all, but didn’t expect bbq as good as what I got! This solidly took a spot in my top 3..."

Brandon Barnett

"Very good, I only sampled the shredded brisket and cole slaw but both were excellent as was the wait staff. Very loud place and very slow to get the..."

kevin english

"Had a little bit of everything here after seeing it on Diners Drive-ins and Dives. My favorites were the burnt ends, pepper poppers, fried green..."

Stephanie Reed

"We love eating BBQ at Smoking Guns, the food is always hot and delicious. The beer is cold and the margarita's strong. The customer service is always..."

Timothy Owings

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

71/100 (1078 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"In an area filled with Joe's, and Arthur's, and Ollie's I guess I'm not really supposed to like Dickey's, but I do. The first time I went to Dickey's..."

Eat To The Beat

"We went here for the first time after a neighbor recommended it. We were really surprised at how tasty the food is. The meat (I had brisket and ribs)..."

Brocktavern

"Good food for a chain!. The turkey, spicy cheddar sausage and brisket was really good! Don't get me wrong, this is no Gates or Oklahoma Joes. When we..."

Kelli

"Not bad for a chain. This place obviously doesn't compare with some of the great BBQ joints in KC, but I didn't expect it to. That said, I enjoyed my..."

Dave

"You have no idea.. I went to this place a while back and was underwhelmed. The place got new owners and my friend wanted to go there but I..."

KansasCityFoodie

"This place has improved alot. I was here in December and it wasn't that great, now it's much better. The service and quality has increased..."

Bart

"New owners-WoW!. DELISH! New owners have elevated Dickey's to a happy new level of tasty, timely, and terrific. Lived in KC all my life and am glad..."

Jane Simmons

"Glad I found Dickey's in KC!. I had a chance to dine at Dickey's while visiting KC I am originally from Las Vegas. The service was great very..."

Vegascreature

"Dickies Barbecue has been one of my favorite restaurants in Kansas...this day I visited this place with my family that brings back beautiful..."

William Lopez V.

"This location is better than Jack Stack ever thought of being. They know how to slice brisket, which apparently they need to train Joe's on how to do..."

Heath Gillihan

"How am I just now finding out about this place?I had the brisket sandwich and fries with a side of brisket chilli and man these guys here know how to..."

Kelli Brigman

"I had the best time today visiting Dickeys! Service was fast, friendly, and easy goin! Thank you, Dave and Laura!! Also, the 50 rose arrangement done..."

Madison carmichael

"Service was fast and friendly! Food was excellent. I had the brisket burnt ends sandwich and side..."

Shawn Futrell

"Service was great! Mac and cheese was extremely mushy. I got the frito pie thinking it was chilli like it seemed to be advertised but it was baked..."

Lace N

"The owner and his family are very nice. Food is great. The young kids behind the counter were not very friendly and didn't seem like they wanted to..."

Rachel Morena

"Tried Dickeys for the first time. Living in KC I’m wary of bbq chains, but I was in the area so I gave it a shot. I had the classic sandwich with..."

Matt McLeod

"The waffle fries are better than chic-fila. I got a pulled pork BBQ sandwich. They toasted the buns as I was ordering so that was very cool. The..."

Donovan Jones

"*First Visit Ever* Polite! Extremely helpful navigating through the menu and they were very knowledgeable about their products. This food is..."

Tad A Hunter Jr

"This location is amazing! The owner is the sweetest person! The food is delicious and the service super fast. There is a good amount if variety on..."

Melissa McBrayer

"The service was great and the staff was really friendly. I just didn't really enjoy the food for the price. The food was kinda dry and bland. The..."

Cory von Seggern

"Sorry folks, was going to show you what we ordered but when we took the first bite, It was Sooo Good we ate it All..lol..Well Worth the Trip. We..."

Erin Willits

"Wife and I just had lunch here for the first time. Food was so delicious!! The burnt ends melted in your mouth!! Try the fried okra, amazing!! The..."

Ray Mason

Three Little Pigs Bbq

"Got a pulled pork sandwich Carolina style and what a deal! $8 for a heaping mound of meat, sauce, and slaw. The bun and slaw were great! The meat..."

Terrel C

"Located in a food court type area in the crown center, has a relatively limited menu of typical barbecued meat and sides. Cheesy potatoes were ok but..."

Lloyd Jasper

"Great quality and quantity of the food! I absolutely love the food truck that’s located near 39th and Noland. Fast service, inexpensive prices, and..."

Kerrissa Carson

"By far not the best barbecue in Kansas City but if worth trying. I went for lunch time and got the pork sandwich it was good but it was pretty cold..."

Robert Haggard

"Unlike another review, I had rib nibbler that was very good, tender and tasteful no sauce needed, cheesy potatoes left a little to be desired with..."

Sam Dencker

"The service was great!! The food was incredible and such large portions. You can defiantly share it is really that big!! I will be..."

Taylor Taniguchi

"Soooooo freaking..."

Dawn Jerangan

"The food was only decent, which will be affordable prices greatly help make up for it, but the singular employee working today made the experience..."

Devin Blackwood

"All I had was a turkey sandwich, but it was so moist! I eat bbq all the time and they are now my go to place for smoked turkey! Sorry..."

Garrett Gattenby

"Never had seen this place until we happened upon it. It is some very good BBQ and the service was..."

Tracy Gaul

"Again the staff is outstanding the food is great probably the best in Kansas City there..."

James Meyer

Gates Bar-b-q

71/100 (4251 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Gates BBQ is all that & a brisket+ burnt ends on a roll.😋 Very inviting atmosphere. Lounge area is platinum setting for any occasion.👍🏿..."

Charlie Thompson Jr.

"We came after the Chiefs game-THEY WON. There was line and folks chatting it up. It made time fun and cool. The chopped brisket and the meat plate..."

AD 80

"Good BBQ! I had the mixed plate which had 3 different types of meats on it, brisket, ham, and ribs. The ribs were by far the best part, absolutely..."

Rashad Khoury

"Great food!! Try the turkey that was our favorite. We got a small platter plate and it was huge! 4 kids and two adults and left overs for sure. ..."

Lucy Rodriguez

"On my visit to KC wife's family toke us to Gates on first day. We heard so much about them. We was not disappointed. I'm so sorry I didn't take..."

Wendell Beach

"I heard this was the place to get good bbq so I checked it out. Good variety of food. I tried the bbq beef on bun sandwich with chili cheese fries...."

Michael Moore

"We were looking for good Bar-B-Q and Gates did not disappoint. We loved everything except the coleslaw. There was a wait, but not as long as the line..."

Jessica May

"I'm an amateur barbecue lover, so I went to the top three bbq places in Kansas City according to my research, so I could compare them. Here are the..."

Viraj Patel

"We got the mixed plate and it was so good and a ton of food. The brisket was my favorite and the ham and ribs were good as well. Will definitely come..."

Layla Blair

"Got the mutton plate and it was really good. Lamb was fattier than I would’ve liked but it was good. Friendly staff and found out the Gates family..."

Edward Jones II

"First-time visiting this location and the hospitality and staff were top notch. I ordered the variety plate with smoked beef, turkey and 3 ribs with..."

Kaleb Huffman

"This is my hands down favorite place to eat in Kansas City. If you asked me to summarize the taste of the city in one bite, it's a burnt end..."

Paul Hagler

"Great food, fast and friendly service in an iconic location. I like the coleslaw because it's not too sweet, but nothing beats the beans in my..."

Mirena Briggs

"Gates is a Kansas City institution. They are well organized and the bar-b-que is very tasty. We went to the one on 12th Street and service was..."

Fred Thomas III

Pork And Pickle

70/100 (1479 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome! Really great BBQ. Good service. Worth the trip! They were very busy, but the service was fast. The only thing I wanted was more ribs. But..."

Suzanne Williams Woolems

"Pleasantly surprised. BBQ chicken and BBQ Turkey platters were really good. Great pickles and slaw as well. Sauce was..."

JB Cars

"Excellent Ribs. How good can the food be at an airport? The Pork & Pickle shows that it can be very good indeed.Parked atop gate 41 in the..."

Captain Napkin

"Delicious airport food may seem like an oxymoron, but we were wowed by the great service and delicious food. I had the pork and pickle sliders and my..."

Laurie West

"Only place I'd eat at the airport. Haven't been anywhere else it's just delicious. The service is fantastic. Super friendly, very accommodating...."

Joseph Hoffman

"I hate it that very soon when the new terminal opens, I won’t be able to eat at the pork and pickle at the airport anymore… I’ve always loved..."

Lori Adams

"For Kansas City this place is great. In a terrible airport with no dining options MCI airport is lucky to have the Pork and Pickle. Solid five..."

Gerald McClintock

"The KC airport doesn’t have a lot of choices so I was excited when this opened. I’ve eaten here several times before flying out and it’s always..."

Angela Muir

"I wanted some KC bbq during our long layover. Brandon our server was very attentive and helpful with our meal selections. I ordered the three meat..."

Walter van Dusen

"Tucked away just above gate 41 at terminal B. Decent brisket, sauce could be better. Overall good food. Fast service which is great for an airport..."

Douglas Hunter

"I couldn't believe I was in an airport. Turkey sliced 1/2in thick and smoked to perfection! This is a must stop if you're hungry at MCI airport. And..."

Michael T

"Pork and & Pickle stands out above BK or Starbucks when you want that early morning breakfast! Cooked while you’re there. The french toast is..."

Jeremy Caldwell

"Considering that there are very few options at this airport, this isn't bad. Service was quick and the food came out quickly. The mac n cheese was..."

Heather Chase

Big Chucks Kansas Bar B Cue

70/100 (1 ratings)

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Big T's Bar B Q

70/100 (1270 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have to come to be to see if they are open on Blue Ridge and I will go to the 1 on blue Parkway and all I can say is Lord Lord Lord they are..."

CorethaTaylor

"AWESOME real smoked meats!!! Not my favorite type of fries but that's ok cuz the meat was really..."

Morf

"Ate here for the first time tonight. My husband and I both had the Wednesday special (chopped beef sandwich, one with beans and one with fries). We..."

Maggie Latta

"Big T's big dogs is da..."

Bob Buche

"Big portions for an affordable price. Fresh cut fries, tender meats. Had the rib tips and they were tender and tastey. Sauce is sweet and peppery. A..."

Toreador13

"Excellent Kansas City BBQ.. I'm kind of a BBQ snob, but in KC who isn't. Here's the real beauty of Kansas City BBQ - almost all of it's fantastic and..."

NomNominus Prime

"The best in Kansas..."

Georgia

"Burnt Ends. There are two Big T's locations. I do not recommend the one by ~ Bannister Rd and I-435. (95th for you KS people). The one off Bue..."

Joe G

"Great break from that same old "Kansas city" BBQ. Love that..."

Robert A

"Had a carryout brisket sandwich w fries for lunch - excellent. Beef was tender and flavorful, and I am big fan of their slightly spicy and..."

andy haun

"I got the rib tips and fries and boy I was not disappointed. The food was hot and fresh. The rib tips were succulent and with every bite they got..."

Donnice Jackson

"Superb off the beaten path BBQ joint. I had the lunch special rib tips, which were tender and juicy. Pickles and bread was a nice touch. Cole slaw..."

Mark Yost

"Don’t be scared off by the “dive-like” appearance - the treasure is inside! We were greeted by the sweet aroma coming from the large,..."

Michelle

"We stopped at Big T's for a late lunch while driving through Kansas City. An excellent decision! Between us we had a BBQ pork sandwich, a sampler,..."

Karen Phillips

"Decided to eat here after an arrowhead stadium tour. The restaurant did not seem busy which was to my benefit since I got my food quicker. I opted..."

Marc Korver

"Ordered the chop beef on bun w/ fries to go. Sandwich was incredible. Meat was so tender and flavorful with occasional crunchy bits (these always..."

Benjamin Ward

"Pricing at big ts is a big selling point. They have very low prices and big portions. It's not my favorite bbq, but it's decent stuff. I didn't..."

Wai Chan

"We needed some KC BBQ for the Chiefs home opener and decided to give Big T's a try. We have driven by thousands of times over the years. I am sorry..."

Tim Bronars

"Good food, good people, and you won't leave hungry! Definitely go get you some BBQ right here and you will leave happy and fulk!! Much..."

Woodrow Gray

"The ladies at the window are always super nice. Food is excellent. The burnt ends are A++++ if you can get them. If not, they have a lot of great..."

Mary Redel

"So I was told to seek BBQ while in Kansas City and this was one of the joints recommended by Kansas City Mag. Not gonna lie it's in a rough is area,..."

Keifer Kimball

"Fire place, Ribs and burnt ends were amazing, unique sauce, don’t know how this place isn’t 5 stars. Some of the best KC..."

Jayden Deatherage

Wheelchair Accessible

"It's ok. It's pretty ok, but it's problem is it's competing against the best in..."

Bealll B

"It is tasty. I love Wyandotte BBQ. I love going their with my wife. She loves the turkey and I get the beef. I love their fries and slaw. I will..."

Thomas

"Great no frills BBQ. Wyandot is where I learned what good BBQ was. Many childhood memories were made at this place. If you're looking for something..."

Scott E

"Skip Famous Dave's, Wyandot Barbeque is the best and better..."

Bill Thomas

"This place is great! Food was served quickly and the platter was definitely a big portion! Excellent BBQ! Service was good..."

Pam

"Man oh man was it good, it was really fast service and great stuff too. We couldn't wait for pictures, we just dug in! Highly recommend it if you're..."

J. H. (HonoraryBoomer)

"Good food , Rude service. I'm not talking about the passive aggressive sign on the front door. Just the attitude of the lady behind the counter. I..."

Jake McConnell

"Best BBQ EVER! It's one of those blink and you'll miss it places but so worth it when you find it like diamond hidden in mine. The ribs were so..."

Brittney Montgomery

"2 pounds of beef(saucy), pint of beans,3 fries,loaf of bread, jar of sauce,2 peppers. All this for $49 bucks! Fries cooked to perfection, great beans..."

Clarence Forshey

Big T's Barbecue

70/100 (1049 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fabulous! HUGE portion of burnt ends and lots of fries. Good..."

L. Smith

"Mixed review here and. Mixed reviews. I thought since they opened a new place it was better. No such thang. I wondered if I was the only one that..."

Kaye

"Good food. Love the beans! The dining area is disgusting and staff is rude. I suggest go thru the drive thru and don't expect a thank u or ur..."

LuvMy2

"Best Burnt Ends in Kansas City!. I haven't had this great of burnt ends in years! It was extremely moist, a sweet, smoked caramelized outside and..."

John

"Delcious. I love their burnt ends and their ribs are so meaty and fall off the bone. I love Gates and Sons but Big T's Ribs are the best. Doesn't..."

TJ

"My Favorite. This is my favorite BBQ in KC. The sausage is by far the best I have ever had. I am a BBQ judge at the American Royal and a few others...."

Klambert

"Best burnt ends in KC. The beans are great,..."

Georgia

"The burnt end special here is amazing. A HUGE portion of smokey crispy ends , greens with ham and vinegar, and a big coke to wash em down for about 6..."

Marate

"Today I decided to go and indulge in BBQ. I decided to purchase the smoked turkey leg with two sides. the flavor was great and the meat was slightly..."

M B

"Good had no drinks but I get that stuff breaks down. My only issue was the sauce taste weird not the same taste I usually get like it was mixed with..."

Carmen Rollins

"I stop in to get my client food. They never ate at the restaurant. They couldn't stop talking about the food. Nice slice beef , not overly seasoned..."

Rydin Rita

"Love Big T's barbeque! The ribs are so tender! Plenty of food on their mixed..."

Candice Releford

"I moved away from KC almost 4 years ago. When I lived here this was my favorite BBQ spot in the metro. To me it was as good or better than the spots..."

David Dennis

"Just left from here and food was delicious!! Ordered rib tips /fries and a turkey beef combo sandwich. Ribs tips were meaty and tender. Fries are..."

Heart

"When ever we are in Kansas city MO, this is the spot. We appreciate beef choices on the menu, and smoked turkey in the greens . This order..."

Dream Team

"Very delicious lunch. In terms of KC bbq joints, I’d probably give it a 2.5 or 3 star, but with being said, it’s fantastic when put against other..."

James Olson

"Big T's definitely has a different twist on BBQ. It's almost like a sweet marinara type of BBQ. Almost like real stewed tomatoes and all. The..."

Kyle W

"My wife and I stopped at Big “T” to get some KC BBQ. We were driving back to TN from Colorado Springs. The ribs and beef were excellent. We..."

Gregory Lowry

"I must say today was a good day at Big T's. I've been patronizing them for many years. This trip I ordered the Rib Tip with Fries. The fries were hot..."

msangelat2010

"Very nice place. Food was fresh and hot. Not overly soaked in juices or sauce. Had a very good flavor. Big sandwich too. I was full after have a..."

ashley nicole

"Pretty damn tasty.. But I got rib tips instead of burnt ends and they forgot my 7.49 pork sandwich too. I should have looked before I drove off, so..."

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