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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

Item: Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Author: Lisa Waterman Gray

Cuisine: American, Barbecue

Price Range: $

10Best Says

Anthony Bourdain has named this wildly popular barbecue destination inside an old gas station, 'One of Thirteen Places to Eat Before You Die.' National and regional publications have piled on more kudos and Joe's was Zagat Rated #1 Barbecue in Kansas City, 2004-2013. Previously called 'Oklahoma Joe's,' Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que serves contest-quality pulled pork, burnt ends, smoked chicken and much more. Composed of sliced smoked brisket, smoked provolone, onion rings, and barbecue sauce served inside a Kaiser roll, the Z-Man sandwich has an enormous following. Joe's serves dynamite French fries too.. Barbecue champs many times over, owners, Jeff and Joy Stehney, have won big at the American Royal Barbecue, the Jack Daniel's World BBQ Championship and the World Brisket Open. Smoked chicken gumbo or classic red beans and rice are warm and satisfying accompaniments or choose from two slaw varieties. Eating at 'Joe's' is a one-of-a-kind experience. Additional locations in the area.

Address:

3002 W 47th St
Kansas City, KS 66103
913-722-3366

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 11am-8:30pm
Sat: 11am-9:30pm

Website:

joeskc.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Lisa Waterman Gray
Kansas City Local Expert

Barbecue: "Order your Z-Man sandwich and half slab or smoked chicken dinners to go, and escape the crowds. But don't forget that Joe's also sells beef brisket, and pulled pork, turkey, ham or sausage by the pound – enough mouthwatering meat to serve three adults."

Best for Barbecue Because: Consistency is key at this Kansas City, Kan. barbecue restaurant. You'll find the same great flavors each time you order a meal at Joe's.

Main Menu
- Salads
  
  Pig Salad
  
  warm pulled pork with our bubbas sauce on top ($7.79)
  
  Smoked Chicken Salad
  
  warm pulled chicken breast on top ($7.79)
  
  Pit Boss Salad
  
  cold sliced brisket, turkey, and ham, with cheese ($7.79)
  
  Side Tossed Salad
  
  ($4.49)
- Specialty Sandwiches
  
  Carolina Pork Sandwich
  
  pulled pork served on a toasted bun, topped with spicy cole slaw and our bubba's sauce ($6.39)
  
  The Hog Heaven
  
  pulled pork and sliced sausage on a bun ($6.39)
  
  Open-faced Lean N Mean
  
  smoked turkey on texas toast, topped with spicy slaw ($6.39)
  
  Pulled Chicken Breast Sandwich
  
  smoked chicken breast with bbq mayonnaise, lettuce & tomato ($6.79)
  
  The Z-man Sandwich
  
  slow-smoked beef brisket, smoked provolone cheese, topped with two crispy onion rings, on a toasted kaiser roll ($6.79)
- Bbq Sandwiches
  Pulled Pork
  our house specialty
  
  Regular: $5.39
  
  Jumbo: $7.29
  Smoked Turkey
  Regular: $5.39
  
  Jumbo: $7.29
  Smoked Ham
  Regular: $5.39
  
  Jumbo: $7.29
  Beef Brisket
  Regular: $5.69
  
  Jumbo: $7.59
  Smokie Joe
  chopped smoked beef & pork on a bun
  
  Regular: $5.39
  
  Jumbo: $7.29
  Joe's Bbq Sausage On A Bun
  
  ($5.09)
- Bbq Dinners
  
  Ribs & One Meat Dinner
  
  three ribs, plus your choice of pulled pork, smoked turkey, smoked ham or sausage ($12.99)
  
  Ribs & Brisket Dinner
  
  three ribs, plus sliced beef brisket ($13.29)
  
  Ribs & Chicken
  
  three ribs, plus 14 chicken ($12.69)
  
  One Meat Dinner
  
  choose from: pulled pork, turkey, ham, or sausage ($8.99)
  
  Brisket Dinner
  
  sliced beef brisket ($9.49)
  
  Two Meat Dinner
  
  choose from: brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey, smoked ham, or sausage ($11.39)
- Ribs Dinner
  Rib Dinner
  
  ($13.99)
  
  Slab Dinner
  
  ($22.59)
  
  Just Ribs
  great for carry-out (serves 2-3 people)
  
  Full-slab Of Ribs: $20.99
  
  Short End: $14.99
  
  Long End: $12.79
- Meat By The Pound
  
  Beef Brisket
  
  ($13.99)
  
  Pulled Pork, Turkey, Ham, Or Sausage
  
  ($12.49)
- Chicken
  Smoked Chicken Dinner
  
  served with one side dish and texas toast ($8.79)
  
  Half-chicken
  
  no sides ($7.69)
  
  Full Chicken
  
  no sides ($12.79)
  
  Smoked Chicken Gumbo
  Side: $3.29
  
  Cup: $4.49
  
  Pint: $6.59
  
  Quart: $11.19
- Other Stuff
  
  French Fries
  
  ($2.79)
  
  Onion Rings
  
  ($4.79)
- Side Dishes
  Bbq Beans
  Side (feeds One Person): $2.39
  
  Cup (feeds Two People): $3.49
  
  Pint (feeds 2-3 People): $5.09
  
  Quart (feeds 5-6 People): $8.79
  
  Half-gallon (feeds 10-12 People): $15.39
  Potato Salad
  Side (feeds One Person): $2.39
  
  Cup (feeds Two People): $3.49
  
  Pint (feeds 2-3 People): $5.09
  
  Quart (feeds 5-6 People): $8.79
  
  Half-gallon (feeds 10-12 People): $15.39
  Creamy Cole Slaw
  Side (feeds One Person): $2.39
  
  Cup (feeds Two People): $3.49
  
  Pint (feeds 2-3 People): $5.09
  
  Quart (feeds 5-6 People): $8.79
  
  Half-gallon (feeds 10-12 People): $15.39
  Dirty Rice
  Side (feeds One Person): $2.39
  
  Cup (feeds Two People): $3.49
  
  Pint (feeds 2-3 People): $5.09
  
  Quart (feeds 5-6 People): $8.79
  
  Half-gallon (feeds 10-12 People): $15.39
  Spicy Slaw
  Side (feeds One Person): $2.39
  
  Cup (feeds Two People): $3.49
  
  Pint (feeds 2-3 People): $5.09
  
  Quart (feeds 5-6 People): $8.79
  
  Half-gallon (feeds 10-12 People): $15.39
  Red Beans & Rice
  Side (feeds One Person): $2.39
  
  Cup (feeds Two People): $3.49
  
  Pint (feeds 2-3 People): $5.09
  
  Quart (feeds 5-6 People): $8.79
  
  Half-gallon (feeds 10-12 People): $15.39

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