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Barbecue: Can’t Miss BBQ Joints

The legend that is Kansas City barbecue began in the early 1900s in an old trolley barn at 19th and Highland. His name was Henry Perry who created an aroma that attracted daily crowds to the back of the barn, where he slow-smoked ribs and sold them, wrapped in newspaper, for 25-cents a slab.

Kansas Citians couldn’t get enough of it.

“The beauty of Kansas City barbecue,” says Carolyn Wells, executive director of the Kansas City Barbecue Society, “is that you can ask ten different people to define Kansas City barbecue and you get ten different answers and they are all correct.”

That’s because in the nearly 100 barbecue joints smoking in Kansas City, there is a melding of flavors and styles from across the country that result in award-winning, mouth-watering, tummy-stuffing flavors that defy conventional adjectives.

So dive in and start experiencing Kansas City's world-famous barbecue. Here's a list of our member barbecue restaurants.

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Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue - Plaza

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue - Plaza has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

  • Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbecue - Plaza is a Visitor's Choice
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Rated #1 barbecue in the country by Zagat's. Fresh seafood, certified Angus steaks. Experience the highest service standards and a breathtakingly beautiful venue on the historic Country Club Plaza. ...
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Gates Bar-B-Q - Midtown

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Crown Center Area | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Gates Bar-B-Q - Midtown has been rated 4 out of 5 stars

  • Gates Bar-B-Q - Midtown is a Visitor's Choice
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Gates Bar-B-Q is a Kansas City original. This family restaurant established in 1946, has grown from a single store front at 19th & Vine to a family of five up to date restaurants throughout the Kansas...
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Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue at the Freight House

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Crown Center Area | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue at the Freight House is a Visitor's Choice
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Rated #1 barbecue in the country by Zagat's. Fresh seafood, certified Angus steaks. Experience the highest service standards and a breathtakingly beautiful venue in the historic Freight House. ...
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Danny Edwards Famous KC BBQ

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Crown Center Area | Price: $ Economy

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This 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 ...
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Three Little Pigs BBQ

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Crown Center Area | Price: $ Economy

  • Three Little Pigs BBQ has been rated 2 out of 5 stars

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Three Little Pigs BBQ ,which has claimed high culinary honors at such competitions as the American Royal Invitational and Jack Daniels World Championship, now open in the Crown Center Shops. Offering ...
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Gates Bar-B-Q - Downtown

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Downtown Area | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Gates Bar-B-Q - Downtown has been rated 4 out of 5 stars

  • Gates Bar-B-Q - Downtown is a Visitor's Choice
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Family-owned KC barbecue tradition, cafeteria style. Full bar. Major credit cards. Semi-private dining for 30 people. ...
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Golden Ox

Cuisine: Steak Houses | Location: Downtown Area | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Golden Ox has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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KC's famous, historic steak & chop house. Located in the old stockyards area with memorabilia and photos of the past that include 1917 fire, 1951 flood and the historic stockyards. The bar features a...
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Arthur Bryant's Barbecue

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: East | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Arthur Bryant's Barbecue has been rated 3 out of 5 stars

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Arthur Bryant, the legendary King of Ribs, is the most renowned barbequer in history. He created a sauce that has attracted the likes of former Presidents Harry Truman and Jimmy Carter to his restaura...
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Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - East

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: East | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - East has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Enjoy delicious authentic hickory-pit barbecue in a casual atmosphere. Full bar. Full catering....
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Gates Bar-B-Q - East

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: East | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Gates Bar-B-Q - East has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

  • Gates Bar-B-Q - East is a Visitor's Choice
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Gates Bar-B-Q is a third generation family owned bar-b-que restaurant. Established in 1946 Gates Bar-B-Q is a Kansas City original. "Hi may I help you" the Gates signature greeting can be heard at any...
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Zarda's Bar-B-Que

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: East | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Zarda's Bar-B-Que has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Over thirty years ago the Zarda Brothers (Mike, Jerry and Steve), opened to the public serving Zarda's quality hickory smoked meats, their now famous Bar-B-Q beans and a variety of favorite family rec...
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Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - North

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Northeast | Price: $$ Moderate

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Enjoy delicious authentic hickory-pit barbecue in a casual atmosphere. Full bar. Full catering & banquet facility: 150 people....
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Arthur Bryant's Barbecue - Ameristar

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Northeast | Price: $$ Moderate

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Bryant’s made KC barbecue famous. Beer and soft drinks. ...
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Buffet at Harrah's, The

Cuisine: Buffet | Location: Northeast | Price: $$ Moderate

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There's something for everyone at the Buffet. Our chefs will tempt your palate with an endless variety of delicious freshly prepared foods. Be sure to stop by the focal point of the restaurant, which ...
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810 Zone at Harrah's

Cuisine: Sports Bar | Location: Northeast | Price: $$ Moderate

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810 Zone at Harrah's Casino located in North Kansas City provides great menu food and drink specials, live broadcasts, and TVs on every wall. Enjoy pre-game appetizers, a variety of savory salads and ...
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Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Zona Rosa

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Northwest | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Zona Rosa has been rated 1 out of 5 stars

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Smokehouse BBQ is Kansas City's best choice for traditional, hickory smoked Bar-B-Que enjoyed in a nice, family atmosphere. Smokehouse BBQ's pit experts have been preparing authentic Bar-B-Que for a c...
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Cafe, The

Cuisine: American | Location: Northwest | Price: $$ Moderate

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The Cafe is a casual upscale restaurant with a commitment to healthy food and natural flavors. We use seasonal and fresh organic ingredients that are locally raised and grown for a more natural and he...
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Wabash BBQ

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Regional | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Wabash BBQ has been rated 3 out of 5 stars

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Housed in a former train depot. Live Blues every other Saturday night in the summer. Award-winning Ribs & Chicken. Call ahead for carry-out. Catering available. Located in the Historic Excelsior Sprin...
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Gates Bar-B-Q - Southeast

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Southeast | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Gates Bar-B-Q - Southeast has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

  • Gates Bar-B-Q - Southeast is a Visitor's Choice
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Family-owned KC barbecue tradition. Full bar. Private dining: 40 people. Major credit cards. ...
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B.B.'s Lawn Side Bar-B-Q

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Southeast | Price: $$ Moderate

  • B.B.'s Lawn Side Bar-B-Q has been rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Where barbecue meets the blues! Live blues Wed.–Sun. nights. Slow-smoked barbecue and Louisiana favorites. Appetizers, soups and sandwiches, sliced thin, piled high. ...
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Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue - Martin City

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Southeast | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue - Martin City has been rated 4 out of 5 stars

  • Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue - Martin City is a Visitor's Choice
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KC's Premier Gourmet Wood Cookery. Rated #1 barbecue by Zagat. Full bar. ...
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Snead's BBQ

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Southeast | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Snead's BBQ has been rated 4 out of 5 stars

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Sneads is a wood-paneled barbecue at the outskirts of Kansas City that makes superb barbecue of all kinds: sliced pork, beef brisket, ribs, zesty burnt ends....
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Smokehouse Bar-B-Que - Overland Park

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Southwest | Price: $$ Moderate

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Enjoy delicious authentic hickory-pit barbecue in a casual atmosphere. Full bar. Full catering & banquet facility: 150 people....
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Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue - Overland Park

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Southwest | Price: $$ Moderate

  • Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue - Overland Park has been rated 4 out of 5 stars

  • Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue - Overland Park is a Visitor's Choice
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Rated #1 barbecue in the country by Zagat's Survey. Fresh seafood, certified Angus steaks. Full bar....
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Jon Russell BBQ LLC

Cuisine: Barbecue | Location: Southwest | Price: $$ Moderate

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Jon Russell’s has been a BBQ team in KC for more than 20 years, and has won numerous awards both in KC as well as across the country. Our menu features appetizers, sandwiches, combo platters and of co...
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