Jack Stack is the undisputed king of BBQ in Kansas City. There are some old school cool places and some newer and hipper places, but nothing can match the class and ambiance of Jack Stack. This was just a nice birthday dinner and everything was fantastic. Kept it to some pulled pork + turkey this time with a double helping of carbs with fries and cheesy potatoes. As always, everything was A+ quality and perfectly prepared. And the service was the best you'll see at any BBQ restaurant. All hail the king baby. read more

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Fantastic food, and highly recommended if you're looking for great BBQ in KC! The only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is the cocktail presentation. We ordered two Old Fashioneds: one with the house bourbon and one with Woodford Reserve. The house bourbon was served in the proper glass with a nice presentation, while the Woodford came in a dirty, cheap-looking glass. The difference felt petty and unnecessary. Great food, but the inconsistency took away from an otherwise excellent experience. read more

Their carrot cake is divine!! One of the best I've tried. Aside from that, their service was also great. Our server Sky was super helpful and awesome. She made sure everything was great for us and stayed super attentive. I also really enjoyed their crown prime beef rib and the champagne salad waa fantastic. read more

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The bbq shrimp app and smoked trout were solid. I like this location. Service was decent, but definitely could have been better. read more

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Overall great BBQ place. We split the Round Up which comes with pulled pork, turkey, brisket, and spare ribs. Ribs and pulled pork were great. Turkey was plain Jane and the brisket was just fine. Came with coleslaw, beans, and cheesy corn. Beans were great with pork in them. Corn was very cheesy, but could have used a bit more seasoning. Coleslaw came out way before the foods which was odd. Partner liked the coleslaw. Ordered an extra side of cheesy potatoes. That was the best thing there. Service was good for our party of 11. And their sangria is very tasty, but a tad overpriced. read more

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Just because it's fancy and very expensive doesn't mean it's good sauce was tangy and salty ribs were a good rub but not even close to fall off the bone the half chicken was good seasoned nicely but the white meat was tough , beans were the best part of our meals not worth the money to go there frequently better bbq elsewhere service was very good read more

My first visit to Lee's Summit, and wow... what a restaurant! If you like barbecue and you don't pay these folks a visit, you are doing yourself a huge disservice. First off, the place is huge. Despite that, it's not too loud, and it's not overwhelming. I really enjoyed the meal here with 4 other business associates. Service was spot on. Really. Our waiter made us feel like we were the most important people in the place. I can't say enough about how important that is, but I'm sure most of you understand that already! I had the brisket and burnt tips, and they were amazing. As a side, the fries were also fantastic, and the barbecue sauce was superb. I don't normally go overboard about dining at a restaurant, but this place deserves every good review it gets. I cannot recommend Jack Stack highly enough. I only wish I didn't live 4 hours away - I'd look forward to going here one a much more regular basis! read more

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It's been a long time since we sat down for a meal at Jack Stack Barbecue in Lees Summit. We ordered a barbecue platter w brisket & ribs and hickory smoked baked beans, chicken and potato au gratin, Mac n cheese w burnt ends and bbq beans, and double burnt ends w bbq beans. The portions were perfect. Couldn't have eaten more. Flavors around the table exceptional. Service was terrific. I always enjoy someone who likes to kid and joke around a bit. Our server was wonderful. The ambiance was pleasant, open feeling, relaxed, comfortable. Recommend making this a staple whenever visiting or just wanting a terrific meal. read more

We came to KC for opening day for the Royals 2025 season! Of course you have to do BBQ in KC! I had hear d about Jack Stack before. It never made it there. I loved the restaurant ambiance. It smelled good from outside! I love beef ribs! The flavor was great, but one of the 2 was so fatty, I felt ripped off. I should've asked the server to replace it but I had burnt ends and brisket to eat so chose not to. I loved the 4 different BBq sauces our server let us try. They were all good, the hottest hits you at the back of the throat. My surprise was the hickory beans! The best flavor and meat in them. My hubby pd the +16 for his 2 choice meal and got the crown beef rib. It was full of meat and large. The meat was like having a roast on a bone He added the turkey, but was disappointed in it. A 4 star means we will be back when we're in town! read more

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Their food and service has been phenomenal, I was visiting and I went to this place twice because of everything. The vibe is great too. I get out of the car and the first thing I smell is the BBQ - wow. read more

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Jack Stack food is delicious and they have a warm fireplace In the winter! Colin is my server and he served my lunch so fast. Thank you! I like to sit at the bar and watch sports. Today it's golf. read more

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Food is good as always. My friend from Nashville requested it as her favorite. Service is great and ambiance is very nice. read more

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We ate here Tuesday, next to a large window with a nice view. We both had the stuffed baked potato with three meats included with all the other good stuff. It was amazing. The service was superb. We will definitely be returning to one of our favorite restaurants. Thank you Jack Stack! read more

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Great service and food. Jack Stack is always welcoming. Their servers are friendly and always glad to see you back.

Busy on the Fourth but both bartenders handled their own , serving great drinks and prompt service even the extras requested! Sitting at the bar is always a bonus because there's others you meet with good conversation read more

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Had a late lunch Monday with family. Our waiter Bobby was exemplary. He was professional, attentive and accurate with order. He checked back with us regularly to ensure our dining experience was the best. Absolutely great food and service. This is why Jack Stack BBQ will remain one of my favorites. read more

If there is one place that I always choose to dine for barbecue, it's Jack Stack! The food is wonderful, consistent, and the menu is huge! Everyone in your party could find something to eat there, whether they enjoy barbecue or not! Also, I love red cream soda and they have it as a fountain drink! The service is always great and the restaurant is beautiful! If you love dining outside, they also have a lovely outside dining area! read more

We had this BEST server. This young man is destined for greatness in the food industry! Polite, well groomed and attentive. We go out frequently and have never been approached to inform us our current server was leaving and he would be our contact. Above and beyond expectation. This young man's name was Jason. Pls provide kudos to him. V&J Cusumano read more

Fabulous food we had a reservation big table for us all to see one another. The service was great. The drinks were delicious, but the food was outstanding. From San Diego so we don't get Kansas City barbecue like this. read more

We stopped here for lunch on a. Friday to get some BBQ while in MO and it was super busy, we were only able to be seated at the bar. I got the hickory smoked chicken chili which I really enjoyed and my husband got a combo plate of burnt ends, brisket, and the creamed corn, which he also liked. read more

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Oh boy! We had Jack Stack for Valentines dinner a day late. The food was amazing and the service was stellar! Everything is very nice, they have new grey napkins! That's a change. The restaurant was packed, but we still were seated immediately and served rapidly. This is always a favorite and we are so happy to see it still remains a solid 5 stars! read more

went on a Saturday at lunch time. we were sat right away. Sky and Marissa were our servers, mostly Sky took care of us. we had the two person burnt ends, pork and beef. cheese corn baked beans and potato salad. the baked beans were excellent. cheese corn wax ok and i really love most corn side dishes. the potato salad was also just ok.husband really liked he pork ends. I thought they were both good. we were stuffed by the ti.e we left. service was good, food was quick and tasty. read more

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Chain - Awesome KC BBQ Even though it's a chain, awesome KC BBQ! We tried the chicken wings, pulled pork, scalloped potatoes, and fries! Everything was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious! Stop by a Jack Stack for KC BBQ! read more

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The place is large and loud. Even though the place was packed the service was 5 star. But it all comes down to the food. And while the food was good it wasn't great. You won't go away disappointed unless you were looking for the best BBQ in the Midwest. The burnt ends like most of what they called burnt ends today really weren't. The burnt ends should literally end with no more not burnt meant than there is burnt meat. It was more like a shredded brisket sandwich with chopped brisket than what I would call a burnt end sandwich. But it was good. And the bbq sauce was good as well. The beans were the star of the show. Laced with meat and great bbq flavor that had no need to add bbq sauce to it. Lastly the fries. Just ok, not bad but not great. A frozen version of fresh cut which are never as good as fresh cut fries. At least they weren't those battered fries. As for the price/value equation. Better than spending your money on Taco Bell value meals but not better than getting the double double meal at in n out. Unless of course you're tired of going to in n out all the time. read more

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We had a party of 6. The waiting area was pretty packed, bar was packed as well. So we were trying to make use of what was "open" in the waiting area. Unfortunately there was a waitress that walked by, rudely asked us to move. Then came back and screamed that we needed to "move" the waiting area, over. There wasn't any room for us to "'move over". Another person waiting next to us, had mentioned " that was oddly rude and loud. Where are we to move? ". After waiting for roughly 30 mins, even with a set reservation, we were able to finally be seated. Our serve was spectacular. She was attentive, knowledgeable and made great recommendations! Unfortunately the meal I had was subpar (I originally wanted Jack's BBQ Trout. But they had no more trout, that night). The grilled salmon sandwich was pretty basic. There wasn't a "wow" factor, as I imagined. The Family Fashioned was strong and well worth it! read more

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This location is okay. The service is great here! We very much love the attention that we get and the helpfulness of the staff. The beans are OK and some of the meats are fine. The prime rib bone is the star of the show at any Jack Stack location. The spareribs and the coleslaw are also pretty good. Everything else is fairly marginal. read more

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Great lunch and I was craving the lamb ribs! When you need your bake beans and cheesy corn fix ya gotta get to get to Jack stack. It has become my bday tradition to have their carrot cake for my bday cake! It's to tier! Great servers and they take great care of me! It's so nice. If an open and comfortable! I love that the weather has changed and they have that fireplace going. read more

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Having visited the KCMO area over the years (our son moved down in June 2001 to take a promotion), we've had the pleasure of visiting several wonderful restaurants throughout the city and 'burbs. We have visited Jack Stack kore than once, but last night's experience was exceptional. Because of traffic conditions, we were forced to change our reservation not once but twice! The hostess was understanding and reassuring us there would be no trouble getting a table. We were seated promptly and our fantastic server, Emma, greeted us with a warm smile and pleasantries. Spit, spot. Drinks were served. Orders placed and the appetizer served. Our guests were wowed by the huge, uniformly sized DELICIOUS onion rings. And commented on the yummy horseradish sauce. The plates were presented next. Lovely plating! Bravo to the kitchen crew!!! Our guests were pleasantly impressed with the size of the restaurant, how busy it was for a Wednesday evening and tremendous service we the received. Emma was a ROCK STAR! We appreciated the attention to detail on food due to a couple of dietary concerns. Again, the kitchen staff exceeded our expectations. Many thanks. The place is well lit, comfortable, roomy seating. It's a bit loud for we old folks wearing hearing aids, but we managed just fine. You know we'll return. And hope to SOON! read more

This was the first time I had ever tried the famous Jack Stack and I have to admit I was BLOWN AWAY. I a so glad there is also a location in Overland Park. I didn't grow up in Kansas City, so I don't often crave BBQ (I know!), but this place has probably changed my mind. It was the first time I had BBQ Turkey, and I loved it. The meat was so tender and juicy. At first I was upset that they had put BBQ sauce on it, but by the end I wanted it on every bite of my meal. Everything I had was delicious!! I cannot recommend this place enough!! Also, when we arrived the parking lot was completely full and the place looked packed, but we were seated within minutes. Our waitress was also very lovely. read more

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Driving through KC area - this was on our radar. The BBQ for 2 was great - awesome meats and sides. The service was friendly and efficient Can't go wrong here read more

Such an exceptional experience and delicious food! The service was on point and our server had excellent recommendations. We were told that Jack Stack Barbecue was the KC spot for barbecue, as we were visiting from Texas. When you walk-in, the lighting and layout is welcoming. read more

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They use to have a great porterhouse steak. It's a little pricey for the portions. Overall its good 3 and half stars. Its smells so good inside. read more

Food seems to always be freshly prepared. Went for a light meal, so I ordered the potato with turkey. It's generally only on the lunch menu, but they'll still prepare it for dinner if ordered. Decided on beans for a side to offset the savoriness of the potato. The server was attentive and friendly. Kept our water filled without asking. Checked on us several times throughout our visit. You can always tell when the serving staff takes pride in their job, which I love because it makes your dining experience so much more enjoyable. The ambiance was laid back and peaceful. Not too busy, which was nice, and we didn't have to wait for seating !! Decided to get the carrot cake to go. Tip, order it cold so that you can heat it yourself when you get home. It's still just as delicious as if you ate it in the restaurant. read more

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We went here for dinner to celebrate a birthday. This is my first visit to this location. It is beautiful inside. I like the chandelier lighting. For dinner, I ordered their two meat entrees with briskets and burned ends and side order of beans and corn. Delicious, cook to perfection. The meats was really tender just as I like it. Sauces were delicious. I also ask for their spicy BBQ sauce. Waitress was tentative. We had a good time and good meal. read more

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Our family have been coming here for years to celebrate life events and every time we've been the food and service have always been amazing. Just recently my husband and I had lunch. Everything was good except the smoked turkey breast! It was definitely different. Not the usual texture and taste. I had to send it back and order something else. Our waiter explained to us that they had just switched to a fresh turkey breast. Not a fan at all. It has a very odd taste. Not a smoked flavor at all! 75% of our family orders the turkey breast! And our family is big! 20 plus people! Please consider switching back to the one you've always had! We were seated close to the windows and our service was excellent! read more

Priced very high even relative to other bbq around the area. Solid bbq joint I'd definitely say the strong suit was the brisket.

Great bbq restaurant! Ended up splitting the Roundup, which included pork ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, and beef burnt ends (which we substituted for instead of turkey). All the meats were fantastic! They were all very high quality and had amazing taste. My favorite meat was probably the burnt ends due to the tenderness of the meat. The sides (corn/baked beans) were also great. Also tried out the Crème Bruelee and it was solid! With that said, there were a couple of things that I think could have been improved upon. Service was very slow (took quite a bit of time for drinks, food, dessert, and even the bill to come out). Also, I've tried the Country Club Plaza location in the past, and the ribs were much better prepared there (they were a bit too dry in this location). Overall, I still had a good experience here and would recommend if you're looking for some solid barbecue. read more

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Awesome food great service - eat here they are amazing ! The spare ribs are to die for !

We made a reservation for our meal, for mid afternoon on a weekend. Unfortunately, when we arrived we were informed that the table we were going to be sat at was still occupied, and it was going to be a little bit. Understandable, it was a busy weekend. The staff were very kind and apologetic about the situation. Once we got sat down, service was very fast and friendly. The food was AMAZING of course. No complaints. I would definitely return to this location if in the area again. We are fans of Jack Stack. read more

I'm from a place that is known for BBQ so I don't eat BBQ from other places that often. I decided to try this place and this is definitely in my top 5 ever! Hits a home run every time! read more