Map Out Your BBQ Journey
From classics to hidden gems, explore the full list of restaurants participating in the KC BBQ Experience and start planning your next stop.
Trailblaze Your Own Path Through KC’s Barbecue Scene
Your Passport to KC BBQ
Check-in to Kansas City’s 100+ barbecue restaurants and earn prizes for your efforts with the KC BBQ Experience, the ultimate resource for enjoying Kansas City’s signature cuisine.
How it Works
The more BBQ you try, the more points—and prizes—you’ll earn.
Get Your Free Pass
Sign up and your KC BBQ Experience pass will be delivered instantly via text and email—ready to use right away.
Check In at 100+ BBQ Joints
Show up hungry. Open your pass and check in at any participating spot to earn points.
Rack Up Rewards
Points add up fast. Redeem them for tasty prizes, available at the Museum of BBQ.
Unlock Exclusive Prizes
Get rewarded for eating your way through KC’s legendary BBQ scene. Earn points & unlock branded prizes at every tier.
Bottle Opener
Redeem 100 points for a KC BBQ Experience bottle opener—perfect for cracking open a cold one at your next backyard BBQ.
Campfire Mug
Earn 400 points and get a ceramic campfire mug featuring the KC BBQ Experience logo. Perfect for fireside sipping or your morning coffee.
Trucker Hat
Rack up 1,000 points to score a modern trucker hat, branded with the KC BBQ Experience mark and built for BBQ adventures.
Grilling Apron
Go big with 3,000 points to claim an artisan grilling apron—designed for serious pitmasters and KC BBQ fans alike.
Show Off Your BBQ
Share your ‘cue using #KCBBQExperience