During our late December 2025 visit, a group of 10 of us went to Blind Box BBQ for dinner, and the…read moreservice was spectacular. We shared a variety of dishes, including nachos, sandwiches, and a few Rashee plates. My personal favorites were the ribs, cornbread, and collard greens. The nachos were perfect for sharing and disappeared quickly. The kids loved the mac and cheese and cornbread, while the guys couldn't get enough of the burnt ends. In general, I think BBQ is often freshest during lunch hours, but we still had a fantastic reunion dinner. The manager even stopped by our table to check on us and shared a bit of the restaurant's history, which was a nice touch. Our family had a great evening and a memorable meal!

I have been itching to try this place for a long time. I was disappointed…read more Service - This is a tough one to rate. I saw many tables being taken care of by waiters, and even the store manager coming out and doing his part for those sitting at tables near ours. Our table, for some reason, was being covered by the bartender. He did stop by... but had a weird vibe of trying to be our buddy. He did not act or look like staff. But he did take the order and deliver the food. I think we are going to go with 3 stars. Ambiance - Well, the design is nice enough. There is no personality, and the building could be utilized for any kind of eatery with little to no changes. Normally, that would get a standard 3-star... dropping it to a 2-star in this case because this is to be a BBQ place... and the smell of smoked, roasted meat... is seriously missing. Food - Again, nothing wrong with it. In fact, the flavour of our sides was actually rather good. So 4 stars... except... Everything, as a side, either came from a tub or a frier. I began to be seriously suspicious of the BBQ, the sides, and the kitchen on mass. It is almost as if everything is preportioned somewhere else and just used a suvied, frier, or grill, to make it plate-ready. So we are gonna drop to 3-stars. I also noticed that they have whiskey, bottles, and cans. No taps. Though they do serve all drinks in a glass. The whole place gave me a vibe of a quick setup that they could pick up and leave at any time. To wrap this up... If this BBQ place were somewhere else, it would get rated rather high. But this is Kansas City. There is MUCH better BBQ, cheaper, just down the road... no, it doesn't matter which road. My honest opinion... this is a half-hearted attempt at a BBQ restaurant and more of a quickly tossed together venture to capitalize on area BBQ. Spend your money at a real BBQ place and let this chain go back to the areas that don't really know any better. (See Dickey's).

The best barbecue in the world. Go to the original. You won't be disappointed!!!!!!!!!!read more

Out of all the bbq places that I went to in the area, this is one of the only spots that I can…read morewhole heartedly recommend. There is a line out of the door, and that is always a good sign that the food is going to hit. Although the line is long, it moves pretty well so do not get discouraged. Wait it out, it will be worth it. The Z Man sandwich with brisket is on point. The bun doesn't get talked about enough. It is soft and butter and compliments the brisket really well. The brisket itself is tender and flavorful. I loved that the sauce was automatically applied. A lot of the joints in the area drown their bbq in sauce. For sides, the potato salad was ok. The corn bread with the honey butter is phenomal. It gets 4 thumbs up. That includes my big toes. I was already full but I downed that cornbread with all my might. And, when things can't get any better, there's the banana pudding. The sugar crumble crunch is the cherry on top. Absolute bliss.

Stopped in for lunch and got the lunch special with the Pulled Pork Sandwich and Cheesy corn. It…read morewas a good size portion and came out quickly. I also got a full rack of Ribs to go. Ribs are cooked to perfection and are very meaty. Was able to eat on them for a few meals.

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!

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.

Brisket was mouthwatering and Elaine gave excellent service. Was a fun atmosphere. Was here from…read moreAtlanta

food was fantastic and our server Kamryn was awesome. Got the Mac and Q and it came out really…read morequick.

Tried their smoked brisket sandwich and it was great. Very moist and perfect flavor…read more Great service and love the down home atmosphere. Not crazy about their coleslaw....a little too much vinegar. Plan to make this a regular stop.

I had been here before but it had been a long time. I remember it being better…read more I got a slab of ribs and a pint of baked beans to go for $40. I live 6 miles from the restaurant. First let's talk about those beans. 1. The beans are thick which I like. 2. I think they must use hoisin in them. To me they have an Asian flavor. I was hoping for something smokier and not so sweet. 3. There are nice chunks of meat in the beans. 4. They are missing something. Maybe some kick to go with the sweet and tang. Or maybe a bell pepper to add some complexity. Definitely need to cut down on whatever is making them taste so weirdly sweet. Let's get into the ribs. Let me say first that I prefer beef over pork. I didn't realize they were pork or packed in styrofoam until I got home. They were kinda cold. The ribs were tender and not overly sauced. There was not much fat. The sauce is sweet and rather thin. They do not have pickles. Maybe a pickle would have made it better for me. Overall I found everything overly sweet. I would have liked something salty (did someone say pickle?) My boyfriend liked the ribs and thought the beans were pretty good. For me, it was all meh. Since I'm the hunter and gatherer in our little family, I doubt we will be back.

Food was excellent!! Has great taste and textures. Burgers are delicious. The fried cabbage with…read moreshrimp, sausage, bacon, peppers and onions is full of flavor. The shush babies are amazing!! Give them a try The service the staff offered was polite and courteous. The young men are well-mannered. The young women are well groomed. The restaurant appeared clean and sanitary I have absolutely no complaints about the service or product that this food service offers . I will give this restaurant a 7 out of 10 rating on service, taste and pricing. The take out restaurant is located inside KC Neighborhood Bar and Grill. The bar is a private bar but the restaurant is open to the public. You can place your order and the staff is willing to car hop your order out to you if you don't want to get out of the car. They're even willing to deliver if the order is over $30. A cash app method of payment is available or you can pay by card. This restaurant is up and coming. I'm excited for what they will bring to us in the future. The home cook southern appeal of the sides complement the slow smoke will season meats. Catfish is coded and fried crispy It's delicious!!!!

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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.

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.

Great food great service. Olivia was a fantastic waitress…read more We really enjoyed our food

The food was good 4/5, but the service 100/5. It was worth the entire experience…read more Our server, Duane was amazing!!!!! He made our Alabama family's dining experience better than any we've had in a very long time. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone based solely on the authentic service experience.