8. Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue

Freight House location is beautiful
For a nicer, waited, sit down, BBQ place in downtown KC with many tables (located between Crown Cntr/Amtrack Station to S and Power & Light district to the N), this is the place. And I don't know what to call them but a stack of onion rings on a peg, but were what made my meal. Only 3 or 4 rings, but each about 1/2 an onion!

Delicious BBQ, excellent ambiance, quick and efficient wait staff, great sides (love the beans), Gluten free menu options

Thought about giving them three stars but they are only a let down because of my high expectations based all of the “#1” ratings they seem to get. The onion rings are excellent and large in size but I’m not sure if a single onion ring could ever live up to being priced at over a buck a ring. The sliced pork had very little smoke flavor and was a disappointment overall. They have what could be the best beans in Kansas City and really good coleslaw. The fries had the texture of the frozen variety and lacked the freshness of those at some other places. If you are looking for a very nice barbeque restaurant with a slightly corporate and upscale flair then Jack Stack’s can’t be beat. If your terminology for a barbeque establishment usually includes the word “joint” then you can find better barbeque for less money elsewhere. However you won’t have the diversity of menu selections that Jack Stack provides.

I would like to think I could deviate from Zagats top BBQ rating for the past 5 years, but the food here is incredable. The Crown Prime Beef Ribs is a must try (I have tried to find the same meet cuts with no success). Pork ribs are good, sliced meats for sandwitches very good, onion rings are prefect, and rack of lamb is the best in town. Martin City location seats people a little close for my comfort, but you will have BBQ you will not forget. Bravo Jacks

Fiorella's IS the BEST BBQ I have ever had in my life! There are good BBQ places in NYC but Fiorella's is OUTSTANDING. Everytime I'm in KC, I have to stop in at least one night for dinner at Fiorella's !

Not only the best bbq in kansas city, but quite possibly the best in the world. Make sure to save room for the beans and the potato salad. Like it hot? Ask for free jalapeno peppers on the side.