I've been to Q39 three times now and it never disappoints. The quality is always amazing and they…read morepay so much attention to good flavor and presentation. We love the burnt ends, brisket, and tacos! Also, don't skip the carrot cake for dessert. Shout out to Andrea, our server who gave a great explanation of the menu.

Bbq and sides were delicious Carrot cake is a must…read moreService was superior! We ate there twice in our 4 day visit to KC

Had an awesome experience at Jack Stack Barbecue. The BBQ was seriously on point, and coming from…read moreHawai'i, the value here is unreal. You get so much food for the price, we ended up taking most of it home lol. We ordered the Round Up and made some swaps, went with the beef brisket, beef burnt ends, sausage, and the crown prime beef rib. Everything was cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The burnt ends were a standout, super tender with that perfect char. The mac and cheese was also solid and hit the spot. The ambience was great, nice balance of upscale and casual with a warm, inviting feel. It's the kind of place you can relax, enjoy good food, and not feel rushed. Service was great too. Our server (I think his name was Thoeun) was super friendly and took good care of us the whole time. Also have to mention the carrot cake... unreal. We're not even carrot cake people, but this one changed that. Highly recommend if you're ever in Kansas City.

I got the highly recommended burnt-ends in pork and beef. The meat was mostly tender. My favoriate…read morewas actually the butter garlic broccoli and carrot cake. The carrot cake was warm and sweet. The broccoli was delicious with the garlic butter. My friend got the 2 meats combo and he thought the sausage was overly salty. I would like to try the ribs next time. Service was excellent. I also loved their spicy bbq sauce. It had acid, sugar and salt and a hint of bitterness which made it taste really interesting and vibrant. The interior had high-ceiling and carried the ambiance of a steakhouse. I highly recommend making a reservation. We had a 8pm reservation and there were still people waiting outside.

Simply the best BBQ in the world. To be this consistent in quality and service for years is just…read morenot matched. Burnt Ends from Joes will change your life. Lol. Fries are amazing. Great portions and sizes. Only downside is that they use Pepsi products. Service and ambiance are incredible for gas stations BBQ.

The staff were all very nice. The ribs, brisket and sausage were underwhelming. They drench the…read moremeat in BBQ sauce so I suppose that means it can't stand on its own. Texas BBQ is the gold standard and Joe's is no where near as delicious as any notable BBQ place in Texas.

We were on a tight drive from Ft. Scott to MCI and had one mission: find true Kansas City-style BBQ…read more-- smoky, not swimming in sauce. Slap's delivered. I ordered the brisket combo with a quarter chicken leg, cheesy corn, and baked potato casserole. My partner went with the brisket sandwich. We grabbed it to go in a hurry... and forgot plastic utensils. Crisis? Maybe. Regret? None. The brisket was perfection -- tender, beautifully smoked, with bark that had just the right texture. The chicken was outstanding too: lightly sauced, deeply flavored, juicy all the way through. Every bite tasted intentional. Even eating it on the go, slightly improvised utensil situation and all, this was some of the best Kansas City BBQ we've had. Would absolutely come back -- preferably with forks next time.

On a roadtrip and was so excited to pass through KC to try the famous BBQ! Obviously, I can't judge…read morea city's food by one establishment, but I was so disappointed. Got a sampler platter w/ cheesy corn and potato casserole and added burnt ends + ribs to go since I'm traveling with my 2 kitties. Everything was just... bland, especially the brisket and burnt ends. Very surprised the bbq place is so popular when the food is just meh. Was also surprised how cheap the online prices were and turns out, the prices aren't updated. The outdoor seating looks nice, and the staff were friendly, but I would not come back.

Wolfpack BBQ is a diamond in a rough that people need to have on their radar for the best bbq in…read morethe city. When we have friends visit from out of town or fellow locals looking for something new we take them there and it's always a guaranteed hit. Their brisket is always top notch along with their pork belly burnt ends and the sausage is amazing. I think their fries are just about the best in the city and my wife agrees. Honestly though I'll be the first to say there are so many bbq places with not spicy sauces that are labeled spicy so I really appreciate that their spicy bbq sauce actually brings a good amount of heat. Not enough that I'm dying but you know it's there. If they sold it in a bottle I'd be the first to buy it for when I grill wings or chicken at home. This time we went and had the opportunity for the first time in a minute to try their new menu options. The thing that stood out was their Mac and cheese. Their revised recipe for it has been firmly cemented at the top of my list for best in the city. Most other bbq places really don't have the right salt level so it is left feeling bland, and to be honest that was my complaint about wolfpacks Mac in the past. But this new revised recipe has the perfect salt amount that drives the flavor of the béchamel they make for it and its seasoning to a place that other bbq places in KC just don't really come close to touching. I wish I had a spoon to eat the last little bit of the cheese sauce at the bottom of my bowl it was that good. Next time I'm there I think I'm going to try their brisket Philly because that sounds too good to be true. I appreciate their staff and owner for being attentive to the finer points and making sure every platter is served to the best of their ability and not sitting on their laurels and continuing to revise and hone their BBQ. Wolfepack has never missed and I don't think it ever will. I'm glad that I found it and I'll be going there for as long as it is around, don't hesitate and give it a try, I don't think you'll regret it.

Order a half pound of smoked turkey and a half pound of burnt ends with french fries and onion…read morerings. Proteins were smoked well, tender, juicy, and flavorful. I preferred the flavor of the burnt ends to the turkey though again it was well executed. Both the regular and the spicy barbecue sauces are pretty pedestrian... Nothing fancy. I did find that $4.50 for a total of five medium to small onion rings was a bit excessive and not worth the cost. French fries were flavorful and worth the price. It's great to have a good barbecue joint close by. Want to try their hamburgers. Thank you for a good dinner.

Arthur Bryant's was the Kobe Bryant of KCBBQ, not the best, but it's in the top 10. In the…read moreconversation, actually every KCBBQ conversation because of history. While KC is known for their tomato based sauce AB's is known for their pork ribs and molasses based sauce. While Oak is popular in Texas, Hickory is the main wood used here to pair that sweetness with the molasses with a little oak to finish. As one of the most popular/famous BBQ joints in the area and maybe the country the line can be long at times, but generally not time consuming of a wait. Like alot of the big boys they have a great system of cooking and serving. Service is somewhere between big ticket and owner operated. Decor is still gas station with a smoke house, but they have some massive roittiserrie smokers using blast cyclinder design for efficiency. Their ribs are meaty, nice sweet bark, spicy sweet sauce, mellow oqk flavor. The open faced burnt ends are less candy and more charred nuggets, juicy, less unctuous as they grill it to finish. I found their turkey a little dry, could use a longer brine or even better twined to keep tight as the fibers tore too much on cutting making it shredded/shaved rather than sliced. Great sausage, thought I'd have liked some creativity as the smoke doesn't really accentuate it as much as it could if they had other flavors. I still prefer the Texas style brisket as the bark is more pronounced. They even have chicken tenders for the kids which are deep fried, a little overseasoned for kids (yes I had to try it). Baked beans were sweet, thick, rich on the molasses and smoke, but at this point its a bean jam and a little rich. Dirty rice which i thought was a southern thing was fluffy, aromatic, umami, a true side dish. Potato salad was a little dry, potatos were sized all over the place so some were overcooked and some closer to raw. Go casserole next time or get the cheesey corn, but you can't do both, it's too much. The onion rings were crunchy and sweet and went with their sauce amazing. The fries aren't an afterthought and complimentary to their other non brisket/ribs items. Prices are avctually below average, service is quite good, but to me being an OG it really has changed under the new management. I'm not sure i'll need to come here again as this was my 2nd trip here and i'm not sure it's a must eat place anymore. After all the BBQ tours I've done I really do prefer Texas and SC styles and have found other KCBBQ spots that give a better representation of KCBBQ.

I've been coming to Arthur Bryant's since I was a kid, and there's something about walking through…read morethose doors that takes you right back--old neighborhood memories, no frills, just real Kansas City BBQ. Let me start with the meat, because that's what keeps me coming back. It's the real deal. You actually get a proper slice of brisket--not a fatty mess, but tender, flavorful, and done right. The turkey? Absolutely divine. Juicy, smoky, and honestly one of my favorites on the menu. Now, I have to be honest about the sauce. The original just isn't for me--it's a little too gritty and heavy on the vinegar. But their sweet and spicy sauce? That's a whole different story. It completely transforms the sandwich into something incredible and, in my opinion, way better than I remember growing up. The ribs aren't my personal favorite here, but everything else hits. The fries are exactly what you want alongside BBQ, and the pickles just round everything out perfectly. Arthur Bryant's is still a Kansas City staple for a reason--great meat, rich history, and flavors that keep you coming back... especially if you go sweet and spicy.

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!

Tried Chef J BBQ today. The good...Brisket was great…read more Ribs were ok, nice rub on them but on the small side. Burnt ends were tender but had overwhelming smoke taste in a bad way. Potato salad excellent. Nice blue cheese background taste.

BEST BBQ EVER!!! After a long day at my daughter's dance competition and hours of shopping at The…read morePlaza...I was craving some KC BBQ!!! We drove around KC and every place we stopped at had massive lines - stretching outside of the restaurants. Our patience was wearing thin, but I was bound and determined to eat BBQ. We decided to try one last place...Jack Stack Barbecue at the Plaza. Our hearts sank as we saw yet another long line at the door - an almost two-hour wait. We stopped in to use the restroom and on our defeated-walk back to the car, we noticed a separate area for take-out ordering. I was reading the sign, trying to decide if we wanted to wait for take-out. As we were deciding what to do, out walks a guy [Tyler Wigger] and asks us what we were up to. I give him the entire rundown and he says that he's seen that look on a man before [defeat is what I assume he meant]. He informs me that he is the General Manager and says to come with him - that he is going to hook us up. He takes us to the bar area and tells us to wait for a minute. A table opens-up...and he says this one is for you guys!!! No wait at all - the VIP treatment!!! We all sit down, still in disbelief of what was happening. As we are looking at the menu, here comes some free appetizers courtesy of Tyler Wigger. He did ask me what other places we stopped at. I gave him the list and he said "I bet none of them would do this for you". I can safely assume he was correct. The food was AMAZING...some of the best BBQ we have ever had!!! The service though, was top of the line - I have never had an experience like that in my entire life!!! We definitely enjoyed the VIP treatment!!! It was the experience of a lifetime and something we will never forget!!! Tyler gave me his business card and said to reach-out anytime we are in KC - that he would be sure to hook us up again!!! If you are ever in KC and hungry for BBQ...I highly recommend Jack Stack Barbecue at the Plaza!!!

Outstanding service, I was surprised it wasn't more busy because it was Mother's Day... nice…read moreupscale ambience.. Food is great as always, and never had the sprouts. They were a little on the salty side, but a nice combination with the burnt ends and then I would suggest getting a side of barbecue sauce if you like barbecue sauce like I do. Bartender was very accommodating and helpful for a nice drink selection for me and my friend

First time here, we got to the restaurant late bit was able to be seated…read more Food: I ordered the BBQ pulled pork sandwich which by the way was great. It's was big and came with fries and a pickle spear. The flavor was good and the portions was a little too much for me but I powered through and conquered that beast. The menu has some really good choices I would recommend trying a couple items to get a better feel of the overall menu choices. Staff: It was late maybe an 1hr before closing time and about 20 of is walked in together. Yup! We were totally those people. Sorry guys, but the staff welcomed it and seated us immediately by placing tables together it was great. Orders were placed and everyone got what they ordered so cheers to the staff on that one. The staff was talkative and thanked us on our way out for stopping by to eat. Great team at this establishment. Atmosphere: It was quiet and I think we were tue only ones in the restaurant but again it was late and last minute. The space definitely looks like sporting events and other televised events could be a really great place to hang out. I don't really know so it may be worth checking it out for yourself. Price: My BBQ pulled Pork Sandwich was about $17 and in my opinion that's really good especially considering the portion size of the sandwich and sides. Location: It's located in Kansas City Mousori in the gas light district.

Man has this place went downhill, I didn't think it was possible. If warm beer and barely average…read morebbq is your thing, this is your spot. Won't be back.

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

BEST BBQ IN KANSAS -- ABSOLUTE MUST‑TRY!!!…read more B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ delivers next‑level, authentic BBQ every single time. The ribs are fall‑off‑the‑bone tender, juicy, and loaded with smoky flavor. The brisket is perfectly smoked, incredibly moist, and packed with bold taste. The vibe is amazing, the atmosphere is welcoming, and you can tell they take real pride in their food. This place deserves every one of those five stars! If you want MAX EMOJI OVERLOAD, ALL CAPS EVERYTHING, or a short punchy hype line just for the first sentence, I've got you