Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Kansas City, according to Yelp
Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Kansas City, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Kansas City using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Big Q Barbeque
- Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2117 S 34th St Kansas City, KS 66106
- Categories: Barbecue
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#29. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.5/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1708 Village West Pkwy Kansas City, KS 66111
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#28. The Kansas City BBQ Bistro
- Rating: 3.5/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5047 Welborn Ln Kansas City, KS 66104
- Categories: Barbecue
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#27. Texas Roadhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8051 NW Roanridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64151
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses
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#26. Woodyard Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.0/5 (512 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3001 Merriam Ln Kansas City, KS 66106
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, American (Traditional)
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#25. Catch-N-Release Fried Fish & BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6805 Prospect Ave Kansas City, MO 64132
- Categories: Barbecue, Fish & Chips, Food Trucks
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#24. Blind Box BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1601 Village West Pkwy Nebraska Furniture Mart Kansas City, KS 66111
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Barbecue, Burgers
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#23. B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (409 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1205 E 85th St Kansas City, MO 64131
- Categories: Barbecue, Jazz & Blues
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#22. Genghis Khan Mongolian Barbeque
- Rating: 4.0/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3906 Bell St Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: Mongolian, Chinese, Barbecue
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#21. LongHorn Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 9770 N Congress Ave Kansas City, MO 64153
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
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#20. County Road Ice House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (254 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 E 14th St Kansas City, MO 64106
- Categories: Barbecue, Beer Bar, American (Traditional)
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#19. Jones Bar-B-Q
- Rating: 4.0/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6706 Kaw Dr Kansas City, KS 66111
- Categories: Barbecue
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#18. Hawg Jaw Que & Brew
- Rating: 4.0/5 (246 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 900 Swift St North Kansas City, MO 64116
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Beer Bar
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#17. Jack Stack Barbecue
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4747 Wyandotte St Kansas City, MO 64112
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
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#16. Char Bar
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1526 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4050 Pennsylvania Ave Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: Southern, Barbecue, Beer Gardens
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#15. Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (2716 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 101 W 22nd St Ste 300 Kansas City, MO 64108
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
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#14. Danny Edward's Boulevard BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2900 Sw Blvd Kansas City, MO 64108
- Categories: Barbecue
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#13. Pigwich
- Rating: 4.5/5 (537 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 E 5th St Ste 101C Kansas City, MO 64106
- Categories: Sandwiches, Barbecue, Burgers
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#12. BBQ & Kebab
- Rating: 4.5/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 8154 NW Prairie View Rd Kansas City, MO 64151
- Categories: Kebab, Barbecue, Mediterranean
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#11. Taste of Kansas City BBQ &Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 1841 E 81 St Kansas City, MO 64132
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#10. Indios Carbonsitos Mexiq Food Truck
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10TH And Orville Kansas City, KS 66102
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#9. Slap's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 553 Central Ave Kansas City, KS 66101
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Q39 Midtown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5511 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 W 39th St Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
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#7. Chef J BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1401 W 13th St Ste G Kansas City, MO 64102
- Categories: Barbecue
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#6. Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4561 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3002 W 47th Ave Kansas City, KS 66103
- Categories: Barbecue
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#5. F325 Bbq
- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1825 Buchanan St North Kansas City, MO 64116
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue
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#4. Kari's on 39th
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 1715 W 39th St Kansas City, MO 64111
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish, Barbecue
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#3. Cooter Brand Food Truck
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Kansas City, MO 64101
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue
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#2. Wolfepack BBQ
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 910 E 5th St Kansas City, MO 64106
- Categories: Barbecue
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#1. Mattie's Foods
- Rating: 5.0/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 633 E 63rd St Ste 110 Kansas City, MO 64110
- Categories: Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Barbecue
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