3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Kansas City, MO

I absolutely LOVE this place! Every time I’m in Kansas City, MO I have to go here. This past visit I got their “Kansas City Combo Pick Three” with beef brisket, baby back ribs, and crown prime beef rib! Well worth the extra cost because the crown prime beef rib just MELTS in your mouth! I’m still dreaming about it! Side I had was the cheesy corn bake and the hickory pit beans. All were good. When I have come before, I have also tried their mac & cheese, coleslaw, and potato salad all really good. My friends also tried the beef burnt ends (I tried one of theirs it was really good) and the pulled pork. We also shared the onion rings and the famous carrot cake at the end! Was so delicious! I don’t even like carrot cake and I liked theirs! Now that’s saying something! This place is really huge and in the bar area there’s a fireplace, you can also rent out rooms for different parties, but I still recommend a reservation in advance. Service is always great! You really can’t go wrong ordering anything here as everything is fabulous.

Dillon was our waiter and he was awesome! Great recommendations and attentive. The food was amazing! We had the Jack’s Best Family platter for 4 (beef ribs, pork ribs, burnt ends, and smoked sausage)with an extra order of lamb ribs! Everything was delicious, so were the sides.

Food and atmosphere was pretty solid. Went with the burnt ends and baby back ribs with slaw and beans for the side. Everything had great flavor, came out quickly and server was very knowledgable on the menu items to help us out.

Arthur’s BBQ in Kansas City is a must-visit for any barbecue enthusiast. My recent experience there was nothing short of exceptional. The brisket and turkey were the highlights of the meal—both were incredibly tender and seasoned to perfection. The meat practically melted in my mouth, a true testament to the quality of their slow-cooking process. The portions were generous, ensuring that I left fully satisfied. The sides complemented the main dishes wonderfully. Each side dish was thoughtfully prepared, bursting with flavor, and served in hearty portions. The service at Arthur’s BBQ was also a standout. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the dining experience even more enjoyable. Overall, Arthur’s BBQ offers a delightful experience with its top-notch food and welcoming atmosphere. I would definitely visit again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic barbecue in Kansas City.

Voted best BBQ in KC by people who know and by me, who only thinks he knows. I do, however, know what I like, and that is absolutely, 100%, Arthur Bryant's. It's the best BBQ I could imagine. Bought two bottles of sauce and a bottle of dry rub to taste the deliciousness as much as possible. Don't think, don't ask around, and, most importantly, DON'T WAIT! Go there now. I promise you will not regret it.

Arthur Bryant’s was highly recommended as the best BBQ place in Kansas City, and it didn’t disappoint! Brisket, ribs and cheesy corn were all incredible. We will absolutely come back.