10/10 experience!! First off, we had the most amazing waiter (Ron)- who was one of the best waiters…read moreI've ever had. He was incredibly kind, accommodating, gave great recommendations, and went above and beyond. You never know what to expect with a chain-like BBQ spot, but this place did NOT disappoint. The appetizers were amazing- we got the potato skins and beef burnt ends. The BBQ it self was delicious.. my husband and I got the prime short rib and brisket burnt ends (in photo), cheesy corn, baked beans (were smoky not too sweet), onion rings (SO GOOD), and slaw (a bit watery but okay). I would not recommend the pork burnt ends, the brisket ones were 10/10- thanks for the rec Ron. My kids got the kids rib plate. The kids ribs were a tad bit dry- but the prime short rib we got was UNREAL. Lastly.... The turtle cheesecake..... holy cow... Overall 10/10 experience- highly recommend!!

We came to town for FIFA World Cup and stayed in Independence. We loved Smokehouse Barbecue. We had…read morebeef ribs and burnt ends and both were deliciously smoked. We tried both mild & spicy sauce both were great with beef. Our servers were very attentive and sweet & packaged up copious leftovers with extra sauces (even better next day). Lovely restaurant space too. Overall fantastic choice. Thanks for well-representing Kansas City BBQ

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 a burnt ends sandwich with sweet bbq sauce. Very good food; friendly service. Pretty easy to…read morefind on K32 Highway. I'll be back

Family of 8, east coast, west coast, decided on KC for week long family reunion. Four nights of KC…read moreBBQ and Off The Hook was everyone's favorite. (Q39, Jack Stack, Burnt End). Ribs were incredible. Brisket was best of the bunch. Great sides. Can't recommend enough.

The meats were some of the most tender and juicy bbq I've ever had! This sampler platter was the…read moreway to go! They have hot and mild sauce. The men working were very hospitable and greeted folks as they came in. You get your table, view the menu and order and pay at the counter. They then give your table number and bring out your food once ready. It has at least 12 tables inside and a few outside the establishment is below apartments. One thing I did notice is that the place is very clean! Definitely will be back at this bbq place. They also are opened for breakfast!

Came for lunch here after getting a few recommendations for it. I had the rib tips with wild veggie…read morerice and roasted sweet corn. The ribs were dry and overcooked, but the seasoning was good as it still came out. The veggie rice was surprisingly good, but the best part was the roasted sweet corn. My friend ordered the brisket (which came as chopped brisket into a sandwich) and they also said it was overcooked, dry and a bit tough. Might have been a bad day but has potential

We recently had BBQ cater our event for company guests, and the food was phenomenal. We ordered a…read morelist of everything on their menu to make sure all of our guests had options, and we looked to feed roughly 12 people. The food was fantastic and when you're taking care of guests coming from outside of Kansas, they want to experience what metro BBQ is like. Black Belt really does a good job of it. Our ribs were fall-off-the bone juicy, the roasted corn was fantastic, the baked beans were exceptional. All of the guests commented on how good the food was and how it helped make the night memorable. They were able to get together a very large order on very short notice, as we let them know in the morning and they were ready for us that afternoon with a pickup, and the results simply could not be better.

It been a while since we ate at A Little BBQ Joint, but it was the best BBQ I have ever had. We…read morestopped here on our way through the KC area on our trip to Rome Georgia. The BBQ chicken was amazing as were the sides. The atmosphere and service were also great. The owner came to our table and visited for a few minutes. I live in North Dakota so it may be a while before i visit again but next time in the KC area i will enjoy this restaurant again.

hands-down, the best barbecue joint in the city and being in the Kansas City area that's saying a…read morelot It will not break the bank great price for great food And I love the inside it is way cool They do not play those people can definitely cook some barbecue

Okay, this was such a fun find. We originally stopped by Merchant Square to antique shop, but…read morehonestly? American Way Smokehouse deserves its own reason to visit. I went with the pulled pork sandwich, and the meat was ridiculously juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. But the real standout? The toppings bar. SO many pickles, sauces, and toppings to mix and match so you can build your perfect BBQ bite (which I fully took advantage of ). They also have drinks, cookies, and other extras if you want to make it a full lunch stop between shopping. I love when a place feels a little unexpected, and BBQ inside a giant antique mall with 400+ vendors definitely fits that. It's easy to see why they've won awards--great food, fun concept, and absolutely worth the stop if you're around Kansas City or Independence.

Car appetite is a phenomenon that's fiercer than almost all hungers, with post-swim famine being…read moreone such exception. So what better way to salvage a morning lost to I-70 than a bodacious summertime barbecue? Squeezed between an out-of-business Marsh and your grandfather's favorite antique shop, we find our subject smokehouse. Upon entering you'll find a decorum that's an extension of gramp's haul, for better or worse an amalgamation of patriotism. My ordering science for meat-forward restaurants rests on the laurels of supporting actors. That slab of meat is the proverbial driver, while an accoutrement of bread or tater or soup or what have you is the proverbial putter. Flash and functionality need to be dancing for BBQ to snap, crackle, and pop! Sadly, the American Way gave me no flash and no functionality. My "one meat plate" was leaving me one step short again and again. Pickles, which were abundantly free, became my 'tween bite crutch. Where's that flavor X-factor, that tekky Moroccan winger who can go win you a game? I will end with a big shoutout for the gentleman bussing tables. He was very vested in my enjoyment of the space and cleared tables with an unmatchable work rate. Keep it rocking my guy!

Was out just riding my motorcycle and ended up in KC. Forgot it was World Cup and was on some back…read morestreets when I saw their sign and I can't bypass BBQ. I had their 2 meat plate with pulled pork and sausage ( they had a special with Hot Honey Sausage) the sides I chose was their upgrade to Cheesy potatoes Va fries and their baked beans and coleslaw. Everything thing had a great taste and the lady who took my order told me to take a slice and scoop of cheesy tators. It was great with the spicy but yet sweet taste of the sausage with the cheesiness of the tators. Great combo. The staff were awesome and very friendly and energetic. Several folks told me next time to try their burnt ends which I will. It is a very cozy place and if it hadn't been for the colorfulness I'd probably driven right by but glad I stopped

Wanted to try Kansas City BBQ and this place was close to the hotel. Been here for a while so…read morethought it should be good. Had brisket and Turkey for my combo platter. To be honest didn't really taste much smoke on either meat. The BBQ was ok, I thought it had a ketchup taste. The service was really quick and friendly. And the atmosphere and ambience was like a BBQ joint. It was nothing too spectacular. I probably wouldn't come back because it just didn't wow me.

Highly recommend for a great burger!…read more In town for 2 days on a short work trip and was looking for something quick to grab for lunch when I came across Rascals. I wanted something different and the burgers looked awesome, so I decided to give it a try. Absolutely did not disappoint, it was one of the best burgers I've had in a long while. They don't skimp out on the food either, the burger was huge and the fry portion was more than I could eat in one sitting. The guy working the window, who I assume is probably the owner, was super friendly and accommodating. He took the extra time to make sure I had everything I needed and checked to make sure I didn't need anything else before I left. Would recommend 10/10.

This review is Certainly long overdue. o__o  Sorry guys..   The review is for the experience I had…read moreSaturday, June 8th when I was on my way home from a long morning at work.  If I remember correctly, the gentlemen working the food truck that day was named Tylor. Taylor or Tylor! But anyway-he was such an uplifting individual, and very helpful!  I ordered a simple burger that day, but remember enjoying for the most part. This will be a shorter one I suppose since that was pretty much the jist of it lol.  I sat in my car not far from the truck to eat my burger. I do remember it being really juicy. Borderline Too juicy for the bun it was on, but I figured due to the culinary nature of the product it was normal.   I honestly didn't love the burger,  but I'm definitely eager to give them a second go in the future. ^__^  I appreciate how kind and inviting Tylor/Taylor was!  I hope he's there when I return!  And I'll make sure to get his name. Hehe