Best BBQ in
Kansas City

Kansas City's BBQ tradition stretches back over a century. What began as a working-class meal has evolved into one of America's most celebrated culinary traditions. Today, the metro is home to dozens of BBQ restaurants, from historic institutions to a new wave of craft pitmasters pushing the tradition forward.

This guide focuses on the restaurants that represent Kansas City BBQ at its best — places where the smoke is real, the technique is sound, and the result is worth the drive.