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Best Barbecue Restaurants in Kansas City, Missouri

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Honouring the top spots in Kansas City.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Kansas City, Missouri, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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87.3
#1

Kansas City Missouri

Q39 - Midtown

For a relaxed meal, Q39 - Midtown is one table worth exploring.

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84.1
#2

Kansas City Missouri

Wolfpack BBQ & Burgers

For your next night out, Wolfpack BBQ & Burgers is one table worth exploring.

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83.9
#3

Kansas City Missouri

Scott's Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29

For dinner with friends, Scott's Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29 is a local option.

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Top Places in Kansas City

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#1

Q39 - Midtown

Kansas City, Missouri

5
87.3
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#2

Wolfpack BBQ & Burgers

Kansas City, Missouri

1
84.1
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#3

Scott's Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29

Kansas City, Missouri

1
83.9
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#4

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

Kansas City, Missouri

4
79.3
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#5

Char Bar Barbecue KC

Kansas City, Missouri

1
78.5
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#6

Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

Kansas City, Missouri

0
77.2
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#7

Chef J BBQ

Kansas City, Missouri

1
76.7
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#8

B.B.'s Lawnside BBQ

Kansas City, Missouri

0
73.7
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#1

Q39 - Midtown

Kansas City, Missouri

87.3
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#2

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

Kansas City, Missouri

79.3
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
#3

Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

Kansas City, Missouri

77.2
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