While in town during the holidays, a friend and I decided to get some good bbq, I mean we are in…read moreK.C. afterall. This location has a lot of parking and plenty of indoor seating. We sat at the bar. We ordered the Burnt End Platters with Sausage, Hicorky Pit Beans, I ordered the Cheesy Corn and my friend had Fries. I felt the corn was bland and I had to add a bit of salt and pepper also I felt that there was only a few pieces of burnt ends compared to the sausage. Everything else tasted great. Our bartender was really nice and when my friend noticed that they gave him cheesy corn instead of the fries, he was quick to get that resolved. Overall this is a nice place to go enjoy bbq and I will come again when I am in town.

Waitress greeted me promptly and ensured that I didn't run out of drink…read more Got the two meat platter (Brisket and Turkey) sauce on the side. with a side of steamed vegetables and grilled vegetables. The sauce was good but the meat without was dry with little flavor. The brisket reminded me of a more of a roast beef than brisket. The turkey more of a deli cut that was put over smoke. The steamed veggies needed seasoning. The grilled veggies had plenty of seasoning and was the best thing I ate. I found myself adding sauce to the meats. Sorry KC not impressed with this BBQ. They were busy but it took 30 minutes to get my food.

10/10 experience!! First off, we had the most amazing waiter (Ron)- who was one of the best waiters…read moreI've ever had. He was incredibly kind, accommodating, gave great recommendations, and went above and beyond. You never know what to expect with a chain-like BBQ spot, but this place did NOT disappoint. The appetizers were amazing- we got the potato skins and beef burnt ends. The BBQ it self was delicious.. my husband and I got the prime short rib and brisket burnt ends (in photo), cheesy corn, baked beans (were smoky not too sweet), onion rings (SO GOOD), and slaw (a bit watery but okay). I would not recommend the pork burnt ends, the brisket ones were 10/10- thanks for the rec Ron. My kids got the kids rib plate. The kids ribs were a tad bit dry- but the prime short rib we got was UNREAL. Lastly.... The turtle cheesecake..... holy cow... Overall 10/10 experience- highly recommend!!

We came to town for FIFA World Cup and stayed in Independence. We loved Smokehouse Barbecue. We had…read morebeef ribs and burnt ends and both were deliciously smoked. We tried both mild & spicy sauce both were great with beef. Our servers were very attentive and sweet & packaged up copious leftovers with extra sauces (even better next day). Lovely restaurant space too. Overall fantastic choice. Thanks for well-representing Kansas City BBQ

Always good Smokey meat full of flavor. Staff are generally nice. I rarely dine in because I make…read moremy own potato salad to go with my beans and burnt ends and brisket. Their beans are great i sometimes just order a half pint to eat solo. I live close so it's always my go to when i don't feel like preparing bbq myself.

Small portions. Fatty ribs. Mac and cheese was good but only 1/2 cup as a side? Not enough…read morecondiments for three people in our takeout. $90 for three.

Great burgers, steaks, fries, salads, and appetizers with friendly service. They have live music…read moreFriday and Saturday nights. They also have BBQ that we need to try. They have lunch specials. We like Harold's. Oh yeah and they also sell quality branded gasoline!

We enjoyed the food. The building is not much from the outside, a surprise on the inside! The food…read morewas good! Cusps on the potato wedges, didn't need ketchup. Prices were decent.

Was so excited to try this finally but left really disappointed. Cold food. Bad food. Okay service…read more But cold bbq with lack of flavor on a Friday night at 6pm is just bad and disappointing. I also don't like how the ceiling fan light is above the blades so when it was spinning the seating area was flashing a ton. Super uncomfortable to sit in especially with sensitive eyes. Wouldn't recommend..

Gas station BBQ done right :-)…read more The ambiance... well it feels like a gas station/convenience store. Because it is. The food, absolutely amazing! Delicious BBQ breakfast burritos, delicious BBQ meats, delicious sauces for the said items... The only thing I've ever had here that was mint absolutely delicious was a keto bowl, where I think the eggs had dried out. But I put a bunch of sauce on it (probably not keto) and it was delicious again. :-) The place is fast, friendly, helpful if you have questions, reasonably priced, and delicious. For us, it's a regular staple for bfast burritos on a weekend lazy morning.

We stopped in on a Saturday at noon after reading reviews on yelp, and were surprised that the…read moreplace was empty, except for one other couple, standing and waiting for a takeout order. My husband ordered the ribs and okra, and I got a shrimp po boy sandwich with collard greens. The young man at the register was very helpful & efficient, and we quickly found a table. I needed to use the restroom while I waited for our order, but a sign on a door in the corner said 'out of order' so sadly, no bathroom. The young man from the register soon brought out our order, and we were happy! I grew up with peppery collards on the south side of Chicago, and man! I was surprised to have such a good cup in KS! They were hot, so tender & peppered, and the meat in them was lean & juicy. My po boy had 5 shrimp- almost too many to fit into the roll, but they were breaded & fried, hot & crispy. The roll was fresh & well- stocked with tomato, lettuce & mayo. There is a free 'sample' of coleslaw given on each order it seems, but I did not care for mine. My husband really enjoyed his ribs; they weee smoky & tender and the portion was good. The okra was kind of a bummer; clearly an out-of-the-frozen bag kind, but he said it was clear the kitchen had prioritized the ribs, which were awesome. We were sad to see a lack of variety in sauce, but what we did have was delightful. I highly recommend this place, and will likely be back soon, just for the collards!

Was downtown Topeka working and had seen reviews on JRock so wanted to try them out. I had 2 meat…read morecombo pulled pork and hot links with baked beans. They throw in a small sample of their coleslaw (teaser lol) the food was great all though I'd preferred the hot links to have more of a bite. Their house sauce had a great flavor again for me I like heat and they only had a bottle of Texas Pete hot sausage to spice it up. Now the baked beans had bacon and was not too sweet and definitely not bland I actually enjoyed them as normally beans can overpower one way or the other. For someone who normally will not eat coleslaw I tried it and polished the teaser off. Very good. Do wished they did brisket but they do have burnt ends. Staff were friendly and had suggestions which were helpful. They put their efforts into the food which I'll be back for but the facility could use a refresh but for me if it means shorting on the love n care they give the food they cook I'm good with the facility

Meat so tender it doesn't even resist. Just lets you take it however you want it. Best eating out…read moreexperience of my life.

For starters Harrison is the friendliest person you could meet …read more Then to top everything off , the food is amazing. absolutely delicious

My husband and I loved the BBQ! Stoped for a quick lunch before our flight, wow! Highly recommend…read more I had ribs and pulled pork platter. Great Cole slaw and onion rings !!!! Can't wait to go back!!!

I went into Smoke Box really wanting to enjoy it all, but that sadly wasn't meant to be. I…read moreshould've picked up on something with something like half the menu isn't actually BBQ. Can you really call yourself a BBQ restaurant with a HUGE portion of your menu not being BBQ? Perhaps I'm just a purist, but I think the menu might also play into the food I had. The BBQ beans and potato salad tasted store bought to me, and I also was less than impressed with their burnt ends. The brisket was okay, but I wouldn't recommend going here if you are on the hunt for good BBQ brisket. I don't know, maybe I should've purchased one of the 11 non-BBQ sandwiches or a burger instead. Maybe that is where this "BBQ" restaurant truly shines. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/mBFahcA-sIM

Barbecue and a brewery?…read more Yes please. I've only visited for brunch, so that's what I'll write about. The menu has a few familiar faces - Eggs Benedicts, biscuits and gravy, breakfast sandwiches, chicken and waffles and more. I liked the biscuits and gravy, but I absolutely loved the Burnt Ends Eggs Benedict. The beers are solid and feature something for everybody. I wish they offered an extra seasonal, but I understand a brewing schedule that features quick moving draughts. A small note - please watch your check. Some of the prices in the computer don't match with the menu. The staff - who were awesome - were also apologetic and moved to make corrections when notified.

Been here a few times. The pop-up for Christmas was absolutely delightful and the drinks were…read moredelicious. I ordered the cousin James, which came in a really cute boot. My niece ordered the spiked hot chocolate and she loved it. We ordered the barbecue fries as an appetizer and it was delicious. Previously, we've come here during bar crawls and also love when the menu changes a little bit for Oktoberfest. My parents absolutely loved their bloody Mary's. The wings are yummy as well as the brisket sandwich. It is one of my favorites. I don't think you can go wrong with anything here.

I stopped by to check it out, but I'll definitely keep coming back for the UCKC Monte Cristo and…read moreLyssa--I hope I spelled that right! Trying to capture how delicious everything was in one review is tough, but I'll give it my best. First off, customer service was outstanding--Lyssa truly knocked it out of the park. She was so delightful, and I couldn't help but laugh when we both got excited about my sandwich choice. These folks really know their stuff. They treat their animals with care and expertise, and it shows. Having been to many fine dining spots, I can honestly say the quality of meat here at The Upper Cut KC surpasses them all. I'm picky about my food and can tell great quality when I see it & taste it. The Upper Cut KC deserves way more than five stars--seriously, I mean it! I also tasted my daughter's brisket sandwich--absolutely tender beyond words. And don't miss their Mac & Cheese; it's worth a standing ovation! Do yourself a favor: just go and experience it! P.S.--The Butcher Shop inside brings back so many nostalgic memories.

My husband and I were super excited to check this place out over the weekend…read more Staff: friendly and helpful staff Food: order a head if you are in a hurry. They make everything for scratch and you can tell. Meat was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Probably over kill on the amount of onions but still delicious. Only downside is the price. $20 for cheese burger but it is wagyu beef. Fries were good but a tad over seasoned. You pay for any added topping included ketchup for your fries. Seating: limited seating and it was busy when we're there which is good to see for a local spot.