Update since I wrote this - this place is the best barbecue for miles in Western Missouri. GREAT food and great quality every time we go here, and now my wife has to get her Shanty fix at least once per week - voodoo chips and ooey gooey butter cake are "icing on the cake" to the great flavorful and tender smoked meats! 2/28/21 Dined in tonight, and they make much of their food from scratch. The smoked brisket was good, and the smoked homemade sausage was EXCELLENT!! Even the iceberg lettuce wedge and homemade coke slaw was great! My wife had pulled pork - it was tender and smoked just right! The homemade potato chips were flavorful and cooked just right! This is a great place to eat and yeah! It's in little Higginsville! read more

Food and service were both fantastic! Will definitely be back! The pineapple cake with cream cheese was the best thing I've ever eaten! read more

Red Shanty - Barbeque Near Me - Higginsville, Missouri

Way over priced and if you're not a big meat eater don't go. I had no choice it was the destination for my cousins birthday. There was eight of us and I believe three people enjoyed their meals. The best thing I had was dessert, which the selection was on a board. Mine was yummy but oh m goodness the price was almost as high as my nachos. Has a small store in it and bought some great salt water taffy. read more

I ponied up $20.89 + tip at a lunch stop here en route to Minneapolis. A refillable soft drink (Pepsi products) complemented a two meat tray (burnt ends and brisket) with sides of fried green beans and and fried homestyle chips. The meats were disappointingly dry, and bland. I ended up saucing both. In contrast, both sides were excellent, and I especially recommend the voodoo seasoning for the chips. In sum, I received a lot of food for what I paid, and can only hope that the kitchen was having an off day when it came to the meat. read more

Red Shanty - Burnt ends, brisket, fried green beans, house made potato chips - Barbeque Near Me - Higginsville, Missouri

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Always great service, quick carry out options. Chips are the favorite just behind the sausage and burnt ends. Service is always friendly!

The food was delicious! Fantastic BBQ. Homemade chips were awesome. We went in a group of 14. Only negative was the required 25% gratuity in a group. Food a little pricey but worth it. Service was good and loved the atmosphere. A 15% gratuity would have been more appropriate in my opinion. read more

Upon arrival I had a feeling that this place was going to be good, my uncle had recommended I visit. The decorations were amazing. The service was super friendly and didn't wait long for anything, the longest part was deciding on what to eat. The food was so good it couldn't be compared to anything else. This is definitely one of those unique spots! I will be back! read more

Started with Burnt ends, ended with the double portion Hobo dinner. The Brisket is Great the sauce was good. But the sides will throw you. The potato Salad was a big surprise not what I'm used to being from the South. The home made Kettle Fries the Baked Beans were different again vinegar taste but Damn it was good! A very pleasant surprise so glad we went Shanty Style. read more

Food is always good. I ordered takeout. The owner always comes out to talk to me when he is there.

Excellent!! The food was amazing! The sides were on point, and all made in house. The service was fantastic, and it is the cutest little place! Love the decor! You won't be sorry for trying this place- great food and a great experience! read more

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Passing through and deciding to stop for our first restaurant since leaving Mesa, AZ and destination Minnesota! This was a wonderful stop! The hostess welcomed us with excitement as we were "passers through" and she wanted us the experience their amazing food (clearly). Good came out quickly, waitress was very sweet, and the gentleman had a warm goodbye. Cute place, too. I must say, we don't usually have the warm was anywhere we go like we did here! I had the brisket wrap with beans and my husband the brisket sandwich with (homemade) chips. Sooo good! read more

We were passing through the area today and saw the past reviews for this place and decided to check it out. When we first pulled in the parking in the front was pretty full but there is a lot of room in this "Shanty"! The front area had a bar and small liquor store and seating to the left and right. I would recommend the covered outdoor dining area in the back. The entire place had really cool decor and it was very homey. I ordered the Hobo Pack which comes with your choice of 2 meats and 2 sides. I chose the Brisket and Smoked sausage with potato salad and bbq beans. Everything I had was homemade and smoked there. Even the sausage was made on-site. It was all really good but the beans were just ok. My wife had the BBQ nachos with brisket. We did not read the menu close enough and discovered that rather than tortilla chips it comes with homemade potato chips. It was different but the chips were very tasty! Our waitress was super nice and it was almost like we were just talking with a friend. All in all it was a great experience and would definitely recommend. read more

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When you think of a BBQ spot- what do you envision? Traditional slow hickory smoked meats - check. Scratch-made delicious, unique sides - check. Super cool, friendly owners local to the area- check. Whether you're passing thru like us or you're from the area and like BBQ- come check this place out! We dabbled in several menu items that were all equally delicious and unique. Now we already want to go back to try some other things. Meats were all super tender and seasoned well- not overpowered or dried out from being over smoked. Beautiful smoke rings throughout the meat. And someone call Guy Fieri cuz the Frog Pollard sandwich was OUT OF BOUNDS!!! Seriously, awesome spot, awesome people, and from a 215 lb hoss who has eaten his weight in que- this spot is legit. Be sure to look up their local lodging options as well! read more

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Had a smoked burger with pulled pork and coleslaw, some of their in house chips (ribbon style--I had bbq and Parmesan seasoning on mine) and a piece of house made pie was taken home. It was all very good and our waitress was attentive. A lot of times I can't taste the smoke on food but it was there on the burger and just right. They sell some liquor and merchandise in the restaurant as well. A selection of oil cloth, some funny tea towels, that sort of thing. Some of their salads looked good too. read more

Hubby and I found this restaurant through Yelp. We've been here several times now and the food and service are always fantastic. Their burnt ends are so good. I've been to some of the "best" bbq restaurants in KC and have had dry burnt ends more times than I care to remember. Their pulled pork is also excellent. Love their ooey gooey butter cake and the hummingbird cake! So glad we started going out to eat here. We will be back! read more

The salad was delicious! I loved the homemade chips and bbq was fantastic! Very friendly and loved the atmosphere!

My absolute favorite place to get fantastic KC BBQ! Family from out of town insist on going there every time they visit. On top of gray bbq, they have the best homemade chips! all the way!! read more

Excellent food, excellent service. I got the trinity sandwich and it was all I could eat. Huge portion. My girlfriend got the brisket wrap and said it was amazing we'll be back! read more

Met with classmates. Bill was $29 each and only had sandwich and one side, plus drink. Brought cake and they charged $32 to serve to 16 people. Way over priced for mediocre food. Won't go back. read more

Well worth the few extra miles off route 70. Stopped here when traveling for work. I was there for lunch. It wasn't too busy but it was start to pick up when I was leaving. Atmosphere was very inviting. It was clean and offered both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was top notch. They all seemed to genuinely care that their guests have a good experience. I had the fried Brussels sprouts as an appetizer and a meal selection of two meats and two sides. I chose double burnt ends, beans and potato salad. The burnt ends were slightly dry but they are burnt ends and that tends to happen. They were still very tasty. The smoke was far from overdone which is terrific since I can't stand overpowering smoke flavor. The beans were so flavorful. I loved that they weren't a bowl of sweet Smokey mush. The beans were in tact yet soft and had clear flavor. Slightly Smokey, a little sweet and perfectly tangy. The potato salad was excellent as well. I tried the zucchini lemon cake for desert and it was heavenly. This will definitely be my lunch destination whenever I'm in the area. read more

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What a find! Could this place be any cuter? So much to look at with the decor. The food was terrific with HUGE servings. The waitress was fast and extremely helpful making excellent suggestions without being pushy. This is for sure worth the 4 mile detour off HWY 70. read more

Only thing to say is STOP! This is THE place to eat. Reasonable prices, great food & service....two thumbs way up. read more

Red Shanty - Pulled pork sandwich, with BBQ house chips and beans...doesn't get any better than this. - Barbeque Near Me - Higginsville, Missouri

This is some seriously excellent BBQ. I had the Frog Pollard sandwich with creamy potato salad. It was to die for. Their homemade sausage is out of this world as well as their in house bbq sauce. The Frog Pollard is MUST! It is unlike anything else you will find. Delicious. read more

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Saw the reviews and decided to find this little gem. 5 miles off hwy 70 and worth every bit of the extra miles off the interstate! Looks like an old red bait shack combo liquor store but inside it's very clean and the folks greet you with a smile. Tried the "Memphis" which is a pulled pork sandwich w homemade cole slaw. Very good with the homemade chips! Also had the the "Trinity" which is both pulled pork & brisket sandwich. Outstanding and highly recommend you try this one with the bbq beans. 5 stars and be sure to stop here! Outstanding Staff makes this a real gem! read more

Red Shanty - If you see this classic truck you're at the right place! - Barbeque Near Me - Higginsville, Missouri

I don't give out 5 stars easy, but this one is worth the trip if you are anywhere close to Higginsville. Yes, get off 35 going North/South in MO to enjoy this place. Pork ribs tasty and plenty of meat, just enough fat to make them melt in your mouth. They are cooked perfectly, they don't fall off the bone but you can peel the meat off if you want. I did because we got our meal to go and I was reaching over to get my share. I had some dry and some with house BBQ sauce. I like eating ribs dry to get the true flavor of the cook and rub, then I lather some up. The other meats we got were brisket which is cut thin, and burnt ends. Seriously seriously good. I managed one piece of brisket before it was inhaled by my son, great flavor and cut. The Burnt Ends were like a snack, just popped in your mouth, a little crunch, but juicy inside done to perfection. I love BBQ as you can tell from my other reviews. If down this way again I'll be back. read more

Red Shanty - Classic roadside rib shack look on the outside and inside. Rib and 2 meat combo great value & taste - Barbeque Near Me - Higginsville, Missouri

If you aren't heterosexual I wouldn't eat here. The staff was openly rude and ignored our table because we were 2 lesbian couples. Small town discrimination at its best. Wouldn't recommend. read more

After a day on the road and finding lodging in Higginsville, we looked for area restaurants that are not fast food and lucked upon the Red Shanty BBQ. Although they close at 10 pm, they were so kind and generous when we walked through the doors st 9:30! We had local KC beers with our burnt ends, tender & delicious! Four our main, the three of us split one of the bbq sampler plates (suggested for two people)- brisket, sausage, pulled pork, ribs, bread and pickles. It was fabulous! Smokey, tender deliciousness! The desserts are homemade, but we were too full, today's dessert special was Hummingbird Cake, yum. Don't forget to order the homemade potato chips for one of the sides, it is a huge portion covered in voodoo seasonings and Parmesan. We will definitely eat here again whenever we drive though the area! Service was fast and friendly! read more

Red Shanty - Barbeque Near Me - Higginsville, Missouri

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Passing through Kansas City from Denver and wanted some good BBQ out of the City. Check Yelp (:always reliable reviews) and found Red Shanty. Great BBQ joint!! Comfortable place with friendly staff and yummy food. Enjoyed the brisket,pulled pork, ribs and burnt ends with chips and cole slaw.........(combo plate for 2). Got the Sawdust pie ( coconut with chocolate chips) to go. read more

Red Shanty - Barbeque Near Me - Higginsville, Missouri

Good food, good service, comfortable setting, what more could you ask for. They even offered an English Brown Ale, which seems to be rare these days. Only 5 straight miles from I-70. read more

What a find! We nearly turned around when we first drove up, but I'm glad our curiosity won out, & we stayed for dinner. The fried brussel sprouts we started with surprised with their sweet & tangy flavor. Yum! Five of us shared "3 littie piggies & a wolf" & had plenty to eat with more left over to take home. The brisket, pulled pork, & dry rubbed ribs were scrumptious. They come with 2 double sides - our homemade potato chips were crunchy & became a favorite of us all. Make sure to save room for one of their decadent desserts. The ooey gooey butter cake, sawdust pie (Ghierradelli chips, coconut, & pecans), & apple crisp rounded out a fun & tasty meal. read more

Red Shanty - Don't be fooled when you drive up to The Red Shanty Liquor Store & BBQ shack. Step in & try the tasty BBQ. - Barbeque Near Me - Higginsville, Missouri

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Very kitschy, foodie restaurant hiding behind a "Package Liquor" sign and unassuming bait shop exterior. Holy cow what a surprise. Fresh and diverse sandwich options (including smoked on premises BBQ), smart Pinterest-esque interior design and a dedicated staff. The walls are lined with you guessed it, package liquor. But in a very interesting way, plus it lends itself to a very extensive beer and mixed drink list...or should I say booklet. Eat here: You will at first think you are lost, then you will be in utter, delicious shock. Ps- The very popular tongue-in-cheek Blue Q merchandise can be purchased at the register along with your favorite vintage candies! You can probably also pick up a little decorative packages liquor here as well. read more

Red Shanty - Barbeque Near Me - Higginsville, Missouri

Great food, great service, great selection in a cute country place. I highly recommend. I have Celiac's disease and found plenty on the menu I could select from. Their restroom was spotless. If you like an adult beverage with your meal then you are at the right place since they are connected to a liquor store. Folks running it couldn't be any nicer. I live quite a distance away and I will definitely be making a return trip. read more

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Not to be missed. It doesn't look like much from the outside but inside is a darling shop and restaurant. Super clean. Excellent service and delicious home cooked food. It was well worth the short drive off of the highway for lunch. Not sure I'll ever be back in this part of the country but if I am, I'd go out of my way to return to the Red Shanty. read more

Wow wow wow wow !!! Damn good BBQ !! I had the tadpole !!!. Whole hog smoked sausage with suace,pickles and mayo and slaw on the side. I know slaw is just slaw on the side. BUT...... Whatever they so makes it so damn tasty !!!! We'll be coming back for sure !!!. Great service and amazing food and place and gift shop too !!!. read more

When you walk in and No one is in the place and you still can't get someone to even talk to you then it's time to walk out... can't just look at people walking in and pretend they are invisable.. our first and last visit. read more

Had dinner at Red Shanty last night. It is a restaurant and liquor store. We had a basket of the homemade potato chips which were light and not greasy. I had the Bbq brisket sandwich which was delicious. The rest of the group had ribs and Bbq hamburgers. All were wonderful. The server was very attentive. We recommend this restaurant. read more

Red Shanty - Wonderful chips - Barbeque Near Me - Higginsville, Missouri

Good BBQ. The chips are awesome. I think the sauce needs some work, but I'm a Southern Sauce Snob. If you're into the KC-style sauce I suppose you'll be pleased. I like it a bit more vinegar or at least mustard based. I think every BBQ joint should have 3 options; Vinegar/Mustard based, Hot, Basic Sweet. The deserts are really tasty too. The Ooey Gooey Cake is excellent. All in all definitely one of the better BBQ places in a 100 mile radius. read more

Love the homemade chips. Not a big barbecue fan but there are plenty of salads and specials to make this a favorite. Fun and affordable drink choices. Craft beers yes! Love the choices to dine on the deck, the screened deck or the dining room. Don't miss the desserts. Always something new to try. read more

The food was mediocre. Their special chips lacked taste and were burnt. Service was absolutely terrible. Barbecue should not take 50 minutes to serve. Don't waste your time. read more

Food isn't bad, but it's not good either. Service was bad and they charge to use a credit/ debit card. It's a podunk operation, and doesn't represent real KC BBQ read more