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BB's Lawnside Barbecue

Cuisine: American, Barbecue

Price: $

10Best Says

Start with good barbecue. Add beer and live blues, for a one-of-a-kind Kansas City barbecue destination that has even received some love from the Food Network. Opened by blues lovers Lindsay and Jo Shannon, BB's showcases their combined music collection of more than 5,000 blues recordings amid bare-bones surroundings. A diner's delight, this place is known for their pork ribs and other succulent meats prepared on a 1950s smoker, as well as battered fries, baked beans. There are also numerous Louisiana favorites, including Dirty Red's Jambalaya, Smokey Jo's Gumbo or Louisiana Swampman Boudin Balls (deep-fried battered rice balls). Great service and large portions complement great blues music to create a real Kansas City landmark for 'que and entertainment.

Address:

1205 E 85th St
Kansas City, MO 64131

Phone:

816-822-7427

Hours:

Tue: 11am-10pm
Wed: 11am-9pm
Thu: 11am-10:30pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm
Sun: Noon-9pm

Admissions:

No cover charge

EXPERT TIPS BY: Lisa Waterman Gray
Kansas City Local Expert

Barbecue: "Check out B.B.'s savory Sundae. Served in a Mason jar, this unusual offering features smoky pit beans, creamy coleslaw and pulled pork. Pour it on your plate for an instant meal."

Best for Barbecue Because: No other barbecue restaurant in the area offers a steady stream of live blues alongside evening meals.

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  Louisiana Swampman Boudin Balls
  
  a perfect appetizer for any cajun party. these deep-fried battered rice balls are crunchy on the outside, moist and spicy inside ($6.99)
  
  Cajun Appetizer
  
  tasty southern louisiana smoked andouille sausage, boudin balls and choice of gumbo, red beans & rice or jambalaya ($11.95)
  
  Big Berthas Onion Rings
  
  thick slices of sweet spanish onion double dipped in a draft beer batter ($6.59)
  
  Muddys Mo Jo Chicken Basket
  
  guaranteed to get your mo jo workin! these moist and tender barnyard beauties are just right for dipping ($6.99)
  
  Bennies Beer Battered Shrimp
  
  slightly spicy shrimp dipped in a rich tasting amber ale beer batter and brushed with louisiana sauce ($9.49)
  
  Smokin Chill Cheese Dip & Chips
  
  a hearty blend of tampa red's own chili and cheese with just enough of the red stuff to give it a little heat ($6.59)
  
  Bbq Nachos
  
  a generous platter of tortilla chips layered with hickory smoked pulled pork, pit beans, chili cheese dip, sour cream and chives ($7.95)
  
  Slow Smoked Chicken Wings
  whole smoked chicken wings marinated and brushed with our famous louisiana sauce
  
  4 Wings: $5.99
  
  8 Wings: $9.49
  B.b.s Lawnside Bbq Combo Appetizer
  
  a great sampling of our shrimp, smoked chicken wings, rib tips, italian sausage and battered fries ($14.25)
- Soups & Chili
  
  Soup Of The Day
  
  we make all our soups from scratch using fresh vegetables and our own smoked meats. ask your server for todays feature ($4.95)
  
  Burnt End Soup
  
  slow smoked chunks of beef burnt ends simmered with fresh garden vegetables and sprinkled with parmesan cheese ($5.25)
  
  Soup & Half Sandwich
  
  soup of the day or burnt end soup and half of a beef, ham, turkey or pulled pork sandwich on white bread ($7.25)
  
  Tampa Reds Chili
  
  our slow simmered, not too spicy, hearty beef and bean chili served with your choice of onions and/or cheddar cheese ($5.95)
  
  Bbq Sundae
  
  from top to bottom, this three-layered delight will satisfy any bbq lovers craving. hickory smoked pit beans, creamy coleslaw and succulent pulled pork - served in a mason jar and topped off with sauce and a pickle spear ($7.95)
- Dinners
  Ribs
  b.b.s lawnside bbqs meaty pork spare ribs are smoked slow and easy over a hickory wood fire in our 60+ year old pit
  
  Short End Plus 1 Side Order: $12.95
  
  Long End Plus 1 Side Order: $11.95
  
  Rib Plate: 3 Ribs Plus 2 Side Orders: $9.95
  
  Full Slab Plus 2 Side Orders: $20.95
  Italian Sausage Dinner
  
  a perfect blend of not too sweet, not too spicy mcgonigles italian sausage served with your choice of two side orders ($10.95)
  
  Burnt End Dinner
  
  tender chunks of beef burnt ends served with pit beans and battered fries ($12.95)
  
  Memphis Minnies Smoked Catfish
  
  farm raised fresh whole smoked catfish. moist, tender and swimming with flavor. served with our homestyle coleslaw and battered fries ($13.95)
  
  Quarter Chicken Dinner
  
  moist and tender. slow smoked to perfection with b.b.s own blend of spices. served with your choice of one side order ($7.25)
  
  Half Chicken Dinner
  
  for the heartier appetite with the same great flavor. served with your choice of two side orders ($9.95)
  
  Smokey Hogs Rib Tip Platter
  
  a generous portion of rib tips smothered in bbq sauce and served with battered fries. little hatchs favorite ($9.95)
  
  Bbq Meatloaf
  
  unlike any other meatloaf. ours is a blend of smoked beef brisket and ground beef with a hint of sweet bbq sauce baked and served with green beans and skillet fries ($9.95)
- Sandwiches
  Big Walters Mixed Meat Sandwich
  
  a hearty mix of chopped beef, ham, turkey, pulled pork, italian sausage & burnt ends marinated in our own sweet bbq sauce on a big sesame seed bun with battered fries & pit beans ($8.99)
  
  Little Walters One Meat Sandwich
  
  your choice of hickory smoked beef, ham, turkey or pulled pork on white bread or bun with battered fries and a soft drink or iced tea ($7.95)
  
  The Original
  
  your choice of pit smoked beef, ham or turkey thinly sliced and piled high on white bread or a bun ($7.49)
  
  The Big One
  
  pit smoked beef, ham or turkey thinly sliced and piled high on three pieces of white bread or a sesame seed bun ($8.95)
  
  The Pulled Porker
  slow smoked, fall off the bone, pulled pork sandwich on a bun
  
  6 Oz.: $7.49
  
  8 Oz.: $8.95
  Pit Smoked Italian Sausage
  
  freshly ground italian sausage link prepared by mcgonigles, smoked at b.b.s and served on a hoagie bun ($6.95)
  
  Sweet Mamas Chicken Sandwich
  
  hand battered succulent chicken breast topped with bbq sauce and melted mozzarella cheese on a big sesame seed bun ($8.95)
  
  Grilled Cheese
  
  this traditional sandwich comes with our homestyle cole slaw ($6.49)
- Louisiana Favorites
  Cajun Wrap
  
  an 8 flour tortilla packed with jambalaya and gumbo, smothered in mozzarella cheese and topped with sour cream and chives ($7.95)
  
  Smokey Jos Gumbo
  a spicy and sassy tomato based stew with chunks of smoked chicken, ham, turkey and sausage
  
  Cup: $3.75
  
  Bowl With A Sourdough Roll: $7.25
  Red Beans & Rice
  stick to your ribs fare. slow cooked with smoked ham hocks, onions, celery and peppers served over white rice
  
  Cup: $3.25
  
  Bowl With A Roll: $5.95
  Dirty Reds Jambalaya
  a traditional south louisiana dish combining ham, sausage and chicken in a pot full of seasoned rice
  
  Cup: $3.50
  
  Bowl With A Sourdough Roll: $6.35
  B.b.s Lawnside Louisiana Goulash
  
  our three louisiana favorites layered together on a platter and sprinkled with file powder. served with a sourdough roll ($7.95)
- Combo Platters
  
  Yardbird Combo
  
  a quarter smoked chicken with three ribs served with battered fries ($12.95)
  
  B.b.s Lawnside Bbq King Combo
  
  four ribs, italian sausage and your choice of beef, ham, turkey or pulled pork. served with battered fries and pit beans ($17.95)
  
  Hickory Smoked Meat Platter
  
  choice of three meats - sliced beef, ham, turkey, or pulled pork - with two side orders, pickles, and white bread ($14.95)
- Side Orders
  
  Battered Fries
  
  ($1.95)
  
  Skillet Fries
  
  ($1.95)
  
  Pit Beans
  
  ($1.95)
  
  Cole Slaw
  
  ($1.95)
  
  Potato Salad
  
  ($1.95)
  
  Green Beans
  
  ($1.95)
  
  Applesauce
  
  ($1.95)
- Desserts
  
  Bread Pudding
  
  b.b.s very own, made from scratch raisin and vanilla bread pudding drizzled with a sweet bourbon sauce. heavenly! ($3.99)
  
  Strawberry Cheesecake
  
  new york style cheesecake on a graham cracker crust topped with glazed strawberries and ringed with non-dairy whipped topping ($4.25)
  
  Turtle Cheesecake
  
  new york style cheesecake on a chocolate cookie crumb crust, covered with a dark chocolate butter glaze and sprinked with nuts and caramel syrup ($4.25)

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