Top rated Barbecue restaurants in Kansas City, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

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.

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4.80 (14.4K reviews) (~7.69 km from centre)

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) (~22.39 km from centre)

THE 180 ROOM

Barbecue restaurant

Well-appointed private dining & event space from the popular Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que brand.

4.80 (129 reviews) (~25.61 km from centre)

Q39 - Midtown

Barbecue restaurant

Hip, airy joint with beamed ceilings & exposed brick serving smoked BBQ & wood-fired meats.

$$ $$

4.70 (15K reviews) (~6.7 km from centre)

Q39 South

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 Recently enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Q39 South. We ordered two combination plates with ribs and brisket, but different sides (pictured). The ribs and brisket were fantastic. Excellent rub, cut, and bbq sauce! Our sides—Mac and cheese, fries, and baked beans—were also really good. The Mac and chees...

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4.70 (10.1K reviews) (~21.16 km from centre)

Slap's BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

No-nonsense barbecue joint serving classics such as brisket & hushpuppies from a counter.

$$ $$

4.70 (6.3K reviews) (~1.24 km from centre)

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.

$$ $$

4.70 (6K reviews) (~25.64 km from centre)

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.

$$ $$

4.70 (4.3K reviews) (~22.06 km from centre)

Jack Stack Barbecue - Martin City

Barbecue restaurant

Bustling local chain known for its vast barbecue menu encompassing steak & seafood.

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4.70 (3.8K reviews) (~25.89 km from centre)

Tin Kitchen

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 Great food and super service! Loved the smoked chicken and deserts!

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4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~40.74 km from centre)

Jazzy B's BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

No-frills BBQ shack with burgers, fried chicken & more, offered with beer amid jazz-great photos.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.1K reviews) (~31.34 km from centre)

OurHouseKC

Restaurant

👍👍 Great food and great service. Ate here for Sunday brunch about a week before Christmas. Cool rooftop holiday area.

$$ $$

4.70 (444 reviews) (~6.48 km from centre)

Barbwire Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant

👍👍 First time visiting this place today and had great food and great fun with a group of friends. We ended up staying for literally about 3 hours because it wasn't a busy time for them. Regarding service there, it is self order, in that you go up to the counter, place your order and then they bring it...

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4.70 (357 reviews) (~44.43 km from centre)