Duane provided amazing customer service! He explained the menu, provided recommendations and…read moreoverall had a charismatic personality!

It was great! Burnt ends are really juicy and buttery. The…read moreservice was very kind and the atmosphere of the restaurant was very good.

we had an amazing experience here! special thanks to John & Carlos!!!! amazing customer service :)…read morewe were at an event, with a catered buffet and my older brother was only eating sides, Carlos came up to us and offered an vegetarian meal for him!!!!!! so cool that they noticed that on their own. really never had an experience like that. in addition the bartender John was able to provide additional drink options to our group These two truly made our nights and gave us a warm welcome to Kansas City! (we were also provided our own personal bathroom and quiet room to eat in after a long day of traveling) THANK YOU TO JOHN AND CARLOS FOR GIVING US A GREAT START TO OUR TRIP (they should be given a reward for their outstanding service)

I have been a resident of Casa De Fuentes over 12 years. I can live anywhere in the Kansas City…read morearea if I so choose. I live here because of the management team that works here. Right now there is a remodel going on which made me have to switch apartments. I can tell you that management has done nothing but help me with my transition to my new apartment here. I telling that that before you make any decision on where to live at least give them the opportunity to show you what they can offer. Happy Resident Skip

Some of the best BBQ I've had. The brisket was tender and smoky, with generous portions and plenty…read moreof flavor.

Excellent food and great atmosphere! I wish is wasn't so small though. I wish there were more…read morelocations

Absolutely incredible everything. You can grab a beer while…read moreyou eat. Also saw Jason Sudeikis while we were here so +1 for celeb-approved

So I have had Slap's BBQ once before at a catered event, but I had never been to the restaurant…read moremyself. The catered event was a couple of years back. First thing I'll say is that even though they do have designated parking, it can be rather hectic getting a parking spot and/or parking on the street because it's a rather busy street and they have a lot of traffic. I came in on a Sunday evening around 5:00, and there was still a line out the door and to the end of the parking lot. It was about 93 degrees outside and probably felt even hotter. I'll say that the inside of the restaurant, where you can order, is air-conditioned. The line, considering how long it was, moved pretty quickly. I'll also say that the menu had a couple of different things that were blacked out, so it was a little hard to decipher what wasn't available. I did look online previously and had a reasonable idea of what I wanted, but you have enough time while standing in line to make a decision on what to order. I will say that the staff was great. They got our order to us pretty quickly, including what they had to bring out to us. They were nice and courteous. Everything you need can be found outside. We sat in the screening area. The biggest issue is that it's ridiculously hot outside in the summer. Even though it is screened in and covered, the fans just don't do enough. They have some overhead heaters that look like they're quality for when it's cooler outside. It would be great if they had a spot that was cooler than that. There are a lot of other barbecue places around. They provide air conditioning. I know every place is different, but this place charges similar prices to other places. Even when I left a little bit after 6:00, there was still a line. As a matter of fact, it was longer than when I got there. A lot of people are in from out of town for events. I'd have to say, as someone who's lived here for decades and decades, there are better places to go that will give you the experience that this place has been known for, but they're not offering it, at least when I went. I went ahead and ordered the three rib burnt-in combo, getting hush puppies and cheese curds as my sides. I would have to say that I would have to give that a three out of five. The cheese curds were cooked a little too long. They had good flavor in the middle, but weren't as moist as I would like in the center, and were a little too crunchy on the outside. The cheese curds tasted like the last of the grease. The cheese didn't have a good flavor to it. It just looked like it absorbed the worst of the grease. They were made fresh. They actually brought them out to the table. I sat in a screening area. There was no air conditioning. There was a breeze from outside, and the fans were on. I'll say with that seating situation, we were sitting at the table sweating, even when it was time to leave. All the air conditioning from the ordering inside had worn off at that point. The ribs were nice and tender, not stringy at all, but the only flavor that I was able to notice was whatever seasoning the guy put on top after he cut them before he presented them to me. The sauces were either sweet or spicy. The sweet tasted like syrup. The spicy had a little bit of a kick to it, but had undertones of the sweet. That's not my preference, but overall, my food was bland. I've had them in the past, and they did have more flavor. I will say texture-wise it was on point, but from a flavor standpoint, it wasn't it. We did get bread and pickles that came with the combo. The pickles were good. I didn't try the bread. I opted for water as my preference. It was nice and cold, clean, free water. Tastes pretty good. My son ended up coming with me. Actually, he brought me as a Father's Day gesture, so we came the week after Father's Day. He ended up getting the burnt end with the jalapeño brat, and he liked it. He said it had good flavor, but the burnt ends were more fat than meat, and that the sauce really carried the burnt ends, from his perspective. He said to me that his mac and cheese was just okay. He said it was piping hot, as it came from the bottom of the pan. I don't know what that means. I'm not a mac and cheese person. He also stated that the baked beans had meat in them. They were okay, was his sentiment. That will be another three out of five. I would love to have more smoke and flavor in the meat, as well as more seasoning/soul in the sides.

I finally understand the hype around Wolfpack and I'm so glad I gave them a few chances before…read morecodifying my thoughts on this Yelp review. Some background: I've been a few times now, but never under good circumstances. The first time I was at their food truck right when they opened and they were short on a few items. When I got home the sides weren't great, but I kind of chalked it up to them not being fully ready for me. The second time I went, in contrast I was probably their last diner in their newly opened space. I had a friend with me who had just come off the plane and needed a late dinner. The food was good, but again they were out of a bunch of things we wanted to try and I wasn't blown away. Now, my husband and I made the trip over to their location in Columbus Park about a month ago during regular dining hours and had an absolutely incredible bbq dinner from start to finish. The server was amazing, the food was insanely tender and delicious, and we left so so so full in the best way possible. This was what I had heard from others and what I was expecting and I was so happy to be able to report that they do live up to the hype, and if you catch them on an off day, give some grace and try again as this local spot is worth it. Oh, and get the cheese dip with bbq in it - I forget what kind of meat that features but holy hell was that great.

I'd feel amiss if I didn't let you know.. I fully understand that when a small restaurant gets very…read morebusy the service takes a hit. But there's really no excuse to let patrons stand at the door for 10 minutes without getting acknowledged that we walked in. There were three empty tables and every server walked right past us and didn't even look at us, almost like if they ignored us we'd just leave, and I would've left if I wasn't trying to get our out of the country relatives who were in town the "best bbq in kc" . I had to say something to an employee just to sit down but the service didn't get much better, we felt slow and ignored most of the time. THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!!! Gotta be some of the best BBQ in the country!!! If you're a BBQ lover you gotta give it a try I just suggest going during off hours in the late afternoon on a weekday..

the service and atmosphere here is always great BUT MY FAVORITE THING EVER HERE IS THE TURKEY !…read more It's soooo good!!! my husband isn't a turkey eater however I had him try it and he loves it ! it's not dry it's juicy !! If I could have them cook me a whole turkey for thanksgiving and christmas I would buy it in a heartbeat

Arthur Bryant's BBQ is still good after all these years…read more Today I had a kids sized meal since I wasn't too hungry. It came with 4 ribs and a side. I got the creamy white cheddar Mac and cheese as my side and a cool bright yellow collectible drink cup to boot! Today there is a massive amount of road construction going on all over the area and making access difficult and dusty but, hey, it's worth it. And I'm assuming all the construction is for the betterment of this industrial neighborhood. I like the rich and spicy sauce over the original for some reason and didn't get to try the sweet one as I didn't see it. The ribs were delicious and the creamy mac n cheese was a good offset. Another great meal at this iconic KC restaurant. Keep it up everyone, I'll be back!

This is BBQ at its finest and pure form. The menu is staggering as you come in so for a 1st timer…read moreyou need to step back and take it all in. The going is slow as your order and your tray makes its way towards the end. The ribs some of the best I have ever had. The brisket perfect and the sausage were good just not my thing but done really well. The Baked bean sides are overly sweet if you like that and complement the meat. The cucumber salad was interesting with a dill pickle kind of finish. You need to make the trek here you won't be disappointed unless you get there late and they run out.

Gotta get here early. They were sold out most of their meats by 1:30 in the afternoon, which is a…read moregreat thing. Period the brisket was absolutely juicy melted in your mouth. The pulled pork was a standard pulled pork. Overall, great experience great staff made you feel welcome when you walked in the door!

The food is so excellent....i know everyone has a fav B-B-Q spot in KC but this is outstanding!…read more In on a quiet Tuesday, sat at the bar and the service was fabulous...and the conbo platter is amazing. Brisket is thinly sliced and simply amazing!! Burnt ends (beef) were excellent and juicy..but the brisket wins the day! Fries are great...but the brisket....

Good BBQ, Great Service -- Just Didn't Wow Us…read more When you're in Kansas City, you have to eat BBQ! After an incredible meal at Joe's KC, we decided to give Jack Stack Barbecue a try. First impressions were excellent. The restaurant is beautiful and definitely has a more upscale atmosphere than your typical BBQ joint. I ordered the brisket and burnt ends with fries. Both meats were good -- tender, flavorful and well prepared -- but neither really left me wanting more. There was nothing wrong with them; they just didn't have that memorable factor I was hoping for from Kansas City BBQ. My wife ordered the loaded baked potato with burnt ends. Her opinion was similar: good, but probably not something she would order again. Our server, Adam, was excellent. He was friendly, attentive and offered several recommendations. He suggested the cheesy corn bake, which sounded fantastic. Unfortunately, that one missed the mark for us. It reminded me more of mac & cheese with corn mixed into it than the creamy corn casserole I had imagined. Overall, this was a good meal with excellent service in a beautiful restaurant. I can understand why Jack Stack has such a following, but for us it just didn't have that "I can't wait to come back" factor. I'm glad we tried it, but next time we're in Kansas City, I think we'll continue exploring some of the other BBQ legends. In hindsight...maybe we should've tried Gates! ‍

As far as bar stops go when you're at P&L, County Road Ice House probably isn't the first one on…read morethe list. No, this is more of a sit-yourself-down kind of place, instead of being a make-your-way-to-the-bar-for-yet-another-drink kind of place. But they serve up some Joe's Kansas City BBQ, so you know they've got a reason to pull you in. Nothing says Kansas City quite like smoked meats & fabulous sauces, so get comfy & sample a Z-Man. There is plenty else on the menu, but if you're vegan or vegan-ish, then good luck or maybe have a cheat day. The BBQ is fantastic and Ice House has added their own bar & grille twists, so you have options beyond smoked meats. Seating is pretty good, and with both a wraparound bar and table service, there are plenty of options. As is the norm these days, there are screens in all directions, so you just don't miss a single moment of sportsball if that's your jam. P&L is a jammed up place when events are happening, so if you can find yourself a spot to sit and enjoy, then that's a win. County Road offers that and more, and it's only real knock is the service levels, which can be slow at busy times. But hey, if you have a seat and maybe a drink, then wait just a few extra minutes for servers to plow their way through the bar crowd. Definitely worth it for the BBQ alone.

Don't go here for BBQ. Came in with a large party got seated right away which was nice. BUT it took…read morethe server 30 mins to greet our table. We didn't get any drinks until almost being there for an entire hour. The server came and told some lie about how the computer reset and the kitchen lost our order, AS other tables who were seated after us got their food. The server said he had to "re-take" our order. Then the food came out really quick after that. The manager did not apologize or acknowledge our experience. Every time we asked the hostess what was taking so long they just said "it's because the server has tables outside." We went outside while waiting for our food to see no tables were even occupied outside. The food wasn't that good at all. They didn't offer any compensation for the mishap. The server failed to split the checks correctly. And to top it all off the live music was turned up waaaaay too loud to where it wasn't even an enjoyable atmosphere. We were all visiting and were told this place was good. They weren't even busy, lots of staff just standing around. I don't appreciate the business model of lying to your customers instead of taking accountability. Coming from someone who has worked in the service industry that was an absolutely disturbing experience for spending $450 on food. I am also adding that I emailed the owner as he asked me to below this review and it's been almost a week and I haven't heard anything back from him. Update 9/18/26: it's been a full week of emailing back a fourth with the owner and the only way he tried to fix this review was offering me an "outside patio" table. This restaurant does not care for their guests whatsoever. I tried to be nice and think $450 of service for it to come out 2 1/2 hrs late and the food below standards for KC and this is a common issue you see growing with this restaurant. If you get Alfonso as a server ask for someone else. He lies to you and is not professional. He should have notified management and offered some kind of compensation after what my party went through.

Went here for Mother's Day. Brisket tacos were delicious! I wasn't sure how spicy the jalapeños…read morewould be- they weren't intensely spicy but too spicy for me that day! The cheese sauce was very good. My husband also enjoyed a taco with the jalapeños on it! The waitress was very pleasant and refilled our drinks quickly. There was live music and no cover since we came on Sunday. They were playing the royals game on TV so that was nice to intermittently watch as well. Not pictured: delicious corn bread and fried Mac and cheese bites

If it looks like a dive but it's been around for years, that means good barbecue because the money…read moreis going into the food and not into "atmosphere." That's BB's Lawnside. The atmosphere here consists of wood smoke and blues music. With this visit we mixed adults and small children. Everyone came away satisfied. The children's options and the value oriented lunch specials provided sizable portions at terrific pricing for all.