Kansas City Restaurants

Barbecue

Address: 1727 Brooklyn Ave, at E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64127

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Considered by many to be the best barbecue spot in Kansas City, this rustic joint is always hopping at lunch as CEO's and secretaries rub shoulders with cops and construction workers over deliciously tangy fare. Offerings include excellent beef brisket, BBQ ribs, and greasy fries. A perfect place to munch and...

Address: 1205 E 85th St, Kansas City, MO 64131

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Blues, beer, and barbecue! What more could you ask for? BB's, a rather bare-bones place, was opened by blues lovers Lindsay and Jo Shannon, whose combined music collection numbers more than 5,000 blues recordings. Don't judge by appearance – the barbecue spot is a diner's delight. Pork ribs, battered fries, baked...

Address: 1227 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106

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Despite seating just 18 people, this tiny BBQ joint has a massive following. It's no secret why – brisket sandwiches are renowned for their size and flavor, and the ribs, dry-rubbed before smoking, enjoy a strong reputation as well. Sides include heaping helpings of slaw and pasta salad – the absence of a deep fryer...

Address: 13441 Holmes Rd, Martin City, MO 64145

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This carnivore's haven is popular with folks looking for a perfect slab of succulent barbecued beef ribs. Other specialties include lamb ribs, terrific onion rings, barbecued Strawberry Hill Polish sausage, and hickory-smoked fish and seafood. Expect a wait, but know that you'll be rewarded with an excellent meal....

Address: 1221 Brooklyn Ave, Kansas City, MO 64127

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Diners have wisely come to expect great sausages, ribs, and chicken at this barbecue pit paradise. The pros at Gates have been serving deliciously tangy treats since 1945 – and they've had plenty of time to perfect their recipes and sauces. Sit down, grab a napkin, and dig in! Friendly service punctuates delectable...

Address: 11051 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 66210

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Renowned barbecue chef Hayward Spears and family offer excellent BBQ-ed ribs, burnt ends (aka beef briskets), smoked sausages, and tangy chicken for the hordes that swarm into this cozy eatery every day. Great eats and excellent service – these are staples at Hayward's Pit Barbecue, where the sauce is hot and spicy...

Address: 5800 Blue Pkwy, at Coal Mine Rd, Kansas City, MO 64129

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A local fave, this BBQ pit serves tantalizing burnt ends, double stacks, homemade sausages, and unforgettable French fries to an eclectic crowd of locals and tourists. Regulars rave about the service, and it's true that the waitstaff treats everybody, even out-of-towners, like long-lost kin. Before heading out the...

Address: 3002 W 47th St, Kansas City, KS 66203

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From the outside, Oklahoma Joe's looks like little more than a swanky corner mart. As a matter of fact, you CAN fill up your car's tank here – unleaded, premium, super, whatever! After you've filled up with gas, make sure you take care of your tummy. Appearances aside, what you'll find at this Mission Road gem may...

Address: 600 Southwest Blvd, at Interstate 35, Kansas City, KS 66103-1921

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There's little that's fancy about this BBQ pit located in the downtown Warehouse District, but it's a KC local favorite if there ever was one. Dating back to the 1930s, Rosedale serves some of the spiciest, most irresistible plates in town – many of them bearing founder Anthony Rieke's unmistakable Southwestern-style...

Address: 6304 N Oak St, Gladstone, MO 64151

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In a city where everybody and his brother purport to have the "best barbecue around," Smokehouse stands out, thanks in large part to its mouthwatering burnt end platters and its hickory-smoked beef brisket served with fries, Texas toast, and cole slaw. If you want to go another route, consider a Polish sausage...