Top rated Barbecue restaurants in Kansas City

Experience the best that Kansas City has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 37 places from Barbecue restaurant category.

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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que image
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Barbecue restaurant
Relaxed BBQ pit stop for slabs of ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, meat by the pound & sides.
$$ $$
4.80 (14.1K reviews)
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Scott's Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29
Barbecue restaurant
Simply appointed outpost featuring breakfast, American BBQ fare & tacos amid warm, relaxed vibes.
$$ $$
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
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Q39 - Midtown
Barbecue restaurant
Hip, airy joint with beamed ceilings & exposed brick serving smoked BBQ & wood-fired meats.
$$ $$
4.70 (14.6K reviews)
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Slap's BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
No-nonsense barbecue joint serving classics such as brisket & hushpuppies from a counter.
$$ $$
4.70 (6.3K reviews)
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Jack Stack Barbecue - Martin City
Barbecue restaurant
Bustling local chain known for its vast barbecue menu encompassing steak & seafood.
$$ $$
4.70 (3.8K reviews)
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Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
Barbecue restaurant
Bustling local chain known for its vast barbecue menu encompassing steak & seafood.
$$ $$
4.60 (9.4K reviews)
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Jones Bar-B-Q
Barbecue restaurant
Small, sibling-run roadside restaurant established in 1970 serving barbecue & a secret recipe sauce.
$ $$$
4.60 (992 reviews)
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Fareway Meat Market
Butcher shop
👍👍 The selection at Fareway Meat Market is exceptional. They also have a variety of groceries, so it really is a one-stop-shop. You do have to be a little aggressive to get service at the meat counter. They are usually really busy and if you don’t speak up, you might be waiting for awhile. I’m 5 foot n...
4.60 (611 reviews)
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Chef J BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
BBQ meat by the pound, plus sandwiches & sides, in an unfussy dining room with vintage furnishings.
4.60 (387 reviews)
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Char Bar - Westport
Barbecue restaurant
BBQ & Southern eats with a modern twist in a big space with a retro vibe & beer garden with games.
$$ $$
4.50 (4.1K reviews)
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B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
Barbecue is eaten at communal picnic tables in this no-frills roadhouse joint with live blues.
$$ $$
4.50 (3.4K reviews)
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Jack Stack Barbecue - Plaza
Barbecue restaurant
Bustling local chain known for its vast barbecue menu encompassing steak, seafood, and more.
$$ $$
4.50 (2.7K reviews)
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County Road Ice House
Barbecue restaurant
Spacious, brick-walled barbecue restaurant & bar in a shopping & entertainment district.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
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LongHorn Steakhouse
Steak house
Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
$$ $$
4.40 (2.8K reviews)
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LongHorn Steakhouse
Steak house
Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.8K reviews)
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Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill
Asian restaurant
Cozy, casual Mongolian eatery with both à la carte & all-you-can-eat buffet options.
$$ $$
4.40 (1.4K reviews)
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Blind Box BBQ - Village West
Barbecue restaurant
👍👍 Great Restaurant in Nebraska Furniture Mart! They have delicious loaded fries with whatever meat you choose on them. Pork sandwich, brisket, baked beans, turkey and more were ALL DELICIOUS! Hot tea, caffeinated drinks, cocktails, and beer that you can drink while you shop. Very clean and neatly do...
$$ $$
4.40 (692 reviews)
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LongHorn Steakhouse
Steak house
Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
$$ $$
4.40 (486 reviews)
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Twisted Rib BBQ
Barbecue restaurant
$ $$$
4.40 (43 reviews)
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Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
Barbecue restaurant
Celebrated spot for smoked meats served with Wonder bread & fries in plain self-service digs.
$$ $$
4.30 (8.4K reviews)
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