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)

Stayed at a hotel near this place and was lucky enough to be able to try it! It is pretty…read moreconsistently busy throughout the day with visitors and locals alike. My uber driver told me this was one of the top 3 spots in KC for bbq. I got the 2 choice meats each time and tried the beef burnt ends, pork burnt ends, and the brisket. Highlight was the beef burnt ends! So fatty and moist. The pork burnt ends were a little dry. Brisket was lean and tasty. Great ambiance, with a large clean interior. I also should've asked for bbq sauce on the side for my 2nd visit. But the fries, baked beans, and broccoli were all delicious. The lady at the bar is so so friendly and welcoming, makes you wanna eat and drink all day! I will be back

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

They said this was the spot. I can't help but thinking there is a "real" spot besides this. I give…read moreit 4 stars. For me, I love seeing and smell the smoke rolling, having the brisket cut in front of you. I prefer my meat warmer as this cooled quite quick. The brisket was cut a little too thin for my liking. Ribs were good. A bit light on the burnt ends. Maybe I prefer a different style. Corn and beans were good.

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.

10/10 honestly the food was so good I have been trying to convince my husband we should move closer…read moreto KC just so I can have it again!! They were out of their spicy sauce, but even with just their house BBQ I quickly fell in love. The Mac and cheese, was a great texture, it tasted slightly oniony to me which I'm not much of an onion girly, but my cousin devoured hers and again it was still delicious!! The fries- don't even get me started!! The seasoning alone on the fries was marriage worthy!! The pulled pork was perfect and paired so well with the fries I kept eating even though I was very full. The pork belly burnt ends are going to haunt my dreams. They were so good, they melted perfectly in my mouth and every piece was even better than the last!! Also the price was also way better than I expected for what I've seen most bbq places in my area go for! The service was also amazing, we were seated fairly quick and then our waitress also helped us choose this absolute heavenly meal!! Truly cannot wait to go back someday!!

My favorite BBQ place during my time in KC - I ended up going twice during my 12 weeks!…read more The ribs and brisket were amazing, along with the fries and mac & cheese. There was also a lot of seating in the dining area and service was really friendly. In terms of price, it's not the cheapest, but for the amount of food they give you, I'd say the price is more than fair. Definitely one of the places I miss in KC and would come back to if I'm back in the area again!

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.

I arrived eight minutes after opening on a Friday and waited approximately 40 minutes in line so…read moreyou know it has to be good. My favorite was the bacon burnt ends. The meat was smoky and flavorful. Their sides were okay, nothing to write home about. They have ample indoor seating, but it does get busy. Inside is very casual.

I had the most marvelous meal here! A true festival of a fun and delectable experience for our…read morewhole party of 24 during an NFL Sunday afternoon. The atmosphere is lively and energetic without being rowdy or raucous. Our waiter was extraordinary -- next-generation attentive skills highlighted with a great sense of humor. The quality of the meats was exceptional. No hint of stringiness but not fatty either. The beautiful green broccoli was prepared to perfection! Unbelievably, we did somehow make room for dessert. The brownie sundae was absolutely superb! So very delicious! Cannot rave about this place enough. It's famous for the best of reasons!

Well it's Jack's, so…read more.. KC BBQ institution that really needs no help from little ol' me. What can I say that hasn't been said before? There were two of us, but we knew that this was a chance we don't get often so we ordered the dinner for four. Yes, four. As planned we walked out with a huge bag of leftovers to enjoy when we got back to St. Louis. Our favorite meats were the ribs and burnt ends. Just unbelievably tender, succulent, lean where they should be fatty where they needed to be. Amazing. Our favorite sides have gotta be the cheesy potato casserole and the baked beans. The platter had pulled pork, half a chicken, brisket, ribs, and we also ordered an extra side of burnt ends. Each meat seemed to have its own flavor profile, which was really terrific. We used a little bit of the Kansas style barbecue sauce (which was great), but for the most part the meats stood on their own. Service was fantastic and the atmosphere was lively and friendly. Reservations recommended, especially on the weekend! GO CHIEFS!

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.

Trust the Yelp ratings and reviews on this place! It's ok but nothing more. When our server…read morediscouraged half of the menu choices I asked about, I tried to figure out if she was right or just doesn't like those items. Turns out, she was apparently right. The meats were all overcooked and dry to some extent. Some of the sides were good (onion rings, fries and street corn). Service was a bit on the slow side, but that's a small consideration. If you want good Kansas City BBQ, there are lots of good choices you should try before County Road Ice House. It feels like one of those restaurants that relies on its vibrant location to draw customers rather than delivering great food that keeps people coming back.

We stopped in on a Thursday night and had excellent service by the bartender…read more We had a couple of cocktails and the chili (excellent!) and the gumbo (very good). We enjoyed the live music and the very chill crowd. FYI....They will add the cover charge to your bill if you are there during the live music.

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.