Had a holiday dinner. Celebration here recently and everyone left happy!! You have to start with…read moretheir famous onion rings as a starter. I love their burnt ends and all of their sides are awesome. Beans, slaw and fries. Others got staples like ribs and brisket. My wife had salmon salad and loved it. They also make great drinks at the bar. They have an unusual twist on the Old Fashioned

Overall, a good experience. Service was great, even though it did take a bit for one fo our kids…read moremeals to come out. It was comped, and free dessert. The smoked queso burnt ends was amazing! The smokey flavor smell is the best thing ever, you should candle it. The only reason not 5 stars is i prefer my brisket to be thicker pieces. It was rather dry and not super juicy like a good brisket. Same for the sausage.

It's the Z-man. Z…read more Man. There is not a better sandwich anywhere in KC, America, or the world. Recommend eating anywhere but especially on a perfect late summer day at the ballpark.

Although the lines were long since it was peak dinner hours, I never had to wait more than 25…read moreminutes in line. Despite the long line, it was worth it since the original Z-Man is one of the best sandwiches in the state of Kansas even for the whole country. The fries were nice and crispy, and the interior gave off a mixture of some wild-west vibes and a sports bar due to some vintage signs and many TVs were turned to MLB games. I recommend going to the original flagship location at the gas station in KCK if this is your first time. If it's not your second time, then the other locations including this one have shorter lines.

This place! Always tasty, this spot never disappoints. Went…read morein today to try a few other new items on the menu. We had a burnt ends bowl and The Royal sandwich with tots. Easy parking, into a spacious and clean room...you can't miss at Haywards. Be sure to try their ribs, sausage, and burnt ends. The sides are all solid, sweet potato fries and tots always get me. Their own Bree...the Haywards Amber ale is delicious and easy beer to pair with the menu.

My boyfriend likes to get the rib special here. A slab for $19 I think. He said they are pretty…read moregood especially for that price! We picked up to go but the restaurant looked clean. They had our order ready when we arrived. Ordering online was easy! I've gotten the salad which comes with ham and Turkey - $13. I added some brisket for an extra $3 making my salad $16. It was good and I got a large portion of meats. This will probably sound like a weird complaint but the turkey tasted very strong. It almost overpowered everything else in the salad. I usually like turkey but this was borderline for me. Everything else was very good. I think we will be back for the rib special!

Fantastic barbecue--best we had while visiting. Will definitely return. The Carolina sandwich was…read moreeveryone's favorite but I doubt there's a bad item on the menu. Getting the Big Red ice cream next time.

I've had gas station sushi, gas station boner pills and gas station BBQ. And if you've had what…read moreI've had you'd stop considering those insults because the BBQ right here is on point. What differentiates them from most BBQ in KC and alot of BBQ nationwide is their really sandwich focused. While they bake their cornbread daily their rolls are not house made, but when the best burgers are served on Martin's potato rolls that shouldn't matter. What matters is the meats. I don't like how they have a Carolina style sandwich. KC BBQ should be good enough to stand on it's own and not need other regions to lean on or prop themselves up. Texas toast, Carolina should be whole hog and chopped. I mainly come for the sandwichs and ribs as I prefer Texas Brisket and Turkey and a sourthern style smoked ham. First off, look for the green colored gas station and the line out the door. It's casual trying to hide it's a little fancier than it should be. Unlike most BBQ their sides aren't anything to rave about, but they are large. I like their dirty rice the most. Their regular hog heaven and a Z Man give you the jist of the sandwiches, large, meaty, smokey, but too sweet for my tastes. I like their rib rinner half slab from the meatier short end. Burnt ends are available most of the time, but not always. Decor has character, service is fast and friendly, very common you'll find entertaining conversation with patrons in line with you. Prices are excellent. Portions are excellent. I like the tenderness of their brisket, but find they don't wrap during the stall with foil and i'm more of a butcher paper and tallow guy myself. Burnt ends are tacky and sweet, too sweet and you lose beef flavor. Their sausages are dense and have snap and chew, held a little too hot and render a bit much in waiting. I know I may be nitpicking, but I used to compete in BBQ and feel that what they are doing in Texas is really pushing the envelope and while I appreciate what the Stehney's are doing here, as it's one of the best in KC, I don't think of Joe's as the destinational place it once was.

Kamryn was FANTASTIC! Great service! We had to be one of those split the check 20 way-ers and she…read moredidn't skip a beat.

Wendy was amazing! The food and service was great. I tried the brisket and smoked chicken - both…read morewere so moist and delicious.

Very tasty and well prepared "upscale" BBQ...standard side options of which the beans and loaded…read morebaked potato were enjoyed...actually pretty tasty green beans too...

Sierra Grill cooks with skill but this BBQ spot cooks with trauma. The beans taste like runoff and…read morethe meat has the enthusiasm of cardboard during the Great Depression. Run away.

Really good craft BBQ that is sorely needed in KC. Great things ahead and this is a 4+ review,…read moreleaving that final star for room to grow into. The brisket is really good, I didn't have a chance with ribs(pictures look fantastic) or burnt ends to give a more full review. The room to grow is the smoke. I wished for a stronger and more complex profile. The street/cheesy corn was incredibly refreshing.

Went with my brother to a Point & Flat (P&F) popup at Discourse Brewing on Wednesday night. We…read morehad brisket, Chicken wings, pork belly burnt ends and potato salad. All very, very good. Brisket was unwrapped near our table and was dripping juices - spice rub and doneness was right on. The meat was so tender and flavorful that I didn't really need P&F's BBQ Sauce- which was also very good and a bit different from traditional KC style sauce. Pork Burnt ends aren't my favorite but these were tasty, very well spiced and were complimented well by the P&F sauce. While I thought the brisket was the star of the show, the smoked and fried chicken wings were a close second to the brisket and seemed very popular with the crowd at Discourse. When chicken is smoked well, it carries the smoky taste throughout tender and juicy meat and these were smoked well. Can't forget Discourse Brewing, I tried their Used 8 track Dortmunder Lager. I like German style lagers and pilsners and this choice well complimented P&Fs BBQ. Before finishing for the evening I had a Platinum Label "I'm a Dinosaur" Helles - it was light and not too hoppy. I'd have both again. Wednesday is Trivia Night at Discourse and while I didn't stay for it, the place was packed an hour before trivia started. All in all a great evening. If you like BBQ, Beer or trivia or want to hit a trifecta - try Discourse Brewing on a Wednesday night!

We tried Harp's BBQ shortly after it opened. We got our order to go so it's hard for me to review…read morethe ambiance but it was very clean, small seating area and located in a strip of other businesses so nothing overly exciting at least when they first opened. The BBQ was good but a bit salty. I love salt so if it's a bit salty for me, others may think it's more salty. Otherwise, the flavor was good. I can't say we found it outstanding. I think we should try it again since this was a new location. We got our order to go and the service was very good. It was ready when we got there and the entire process went smoothly.

Came here on the advice of a friend who knows BBQ. The…read morerestaurant is in a strip mall but it's nice inside with comfortable seating and self serve Pepsi products. Brisket was very good and the tallow fries impressed me. Be warned that they use a lot of black pepper in the beans and slaw. It was too much for the seniors in our group.

Food - Quick and tasty. Service - Well trained and…read moreattentive without being overbearing Ambiance - A dark and woodsy decor This (8/2725) was my 3rd or 4th visit. They've always impressed! Great chicken, and pork burgers\tenderloin sammies. C.strips are moist, cooked perfectly, and taste good w/o any sauce. Speaking of sauce, the have like 9 of them, ranging from ranch to above mango habanero! Imho, they're the best chicken strips in kc. Better than stroud's, slim.c, cane's. I have not been to all the places in kc that have c.strips, but as of this moment/day, they're my favorite.

Perfect chicken strips and tasty sauces. Plus the fries were great. Fun environment for lunch…read morewith Mario brothers game ( Nintendo) at the table. We will be back.

Tucked away in a small corner of Lenexa, Monkey King Chinese BBQ & Noodle Restaurant feels like one…read moreof the most authentic Chinese spots in the Kansas City metro area. Their menu consists of a lot of dishes, and some are quite unique .. you don't usually see items like bird's nest dishes at most Chinese restaurants around here except for maybe Bolings. Me and my husband visited on a Saturday night around 8 pm and really devoured our meal. The menu can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but you honestly can't go wrong with stir fries at any Chinese restaurant. For appetizers, we ordered chicken egg rolls, which were hefty and filling. For the main course, I ordered the chicken in black bean stir fry, and my husband got the shrimp Kung Pao chicken stir fry. We paired both with steamed rice. The black bean chicken was rich and earthy, with that deep, slightly funky flavor from the fermented black beans. It was very umami, salty and complimented nicely with the fresh, crisp vegetables and well-cooked chicken. I really liked it. The shrimp Kung Pao was spicy and tangy, with perfectly cooked shrimp (the fried shrimp covering was chefs kiss) and crispy veggies. Overall, we really enjoyed the food. The egg rolls were about $4 for two pieces, and the stir fries were around $17+ each. The portions are quite large compared to other places in the area, so the pricing seemed reasonable. For 2 main course dishes your bill could easily reach up to $40. Otherwise, The restaurant was clean, the staff was kind, and service was quick. It also wasn't too crowded when we visited. I would rate the service 4/5, mainly because we had to ask for silverware, condiments, and tissues separately. The food, though, is definitely a 5/5. Highly recommended! I will definitely return to have more dishes like beef chow fun, the soups and last, but not least BIRDS NEST!!

Went to Monkey King for dinner. It was good, but not quite great. We ordered the roasted duck,…read morecombo bird's nest, Hunan beef, salt & pepper calamari, and salted fish eggplant with chicken. The standout dish was definitely the bird's nest--it had the best flavor overall. The duck was a bit too fatty, and the calamari was heavily battered and greasy. Service was just okay--nothing memorable.