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Top Restaurants: Kansas City
Where to eat in Kansas City. 8 places, mapped and ready to build a trip around.
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1908Oldest, est.
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Kansas City, MOCurrencyUSDLanguageEnglishAirportMCILegendary barbecue served out of a gas station, home of the Z-Man sandwich.
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
Kansas City, MOEst. 1908CurrencyUSDLanguageEnglishAirportMCIKansas City barbecue institution since 1908, famous for its tangy, gritty house sauce.
Gates Bar-B-Q
Kansas City, MOEst. 1946CurrencyUSDLanguageEnglishAirportMCIKC barbecue chain since 1946, known for its signature greeting and vinegar-forward sauce.
Q39
Kansas City, MOCurrencyUSDLanguageEnglishAirportMCIChef Rob Magee's modern, competition-style Kansas City barbecue restaurant.
Char Bar
Kansas City, MOCurrencyUSDLanguageEnglishAirportMCIWestport barbecue and smokehouse with a big patio and a full bar.
Le Fou Frog
Kansas City, MOCurrencyUSDLanguageEnglishAirportMCILongtime River Market French bistro, a Kansas City fine-dining fixture.
Novel
Kansas City, MOCurrencyUSDLanguageEnglishAirportMCICrossroads Arts District restaurant serving a seasonal, ingredient-driven New American menu.
Stroud's
Kansas City, MOClimate23–88°FCurrencyUSDLanguageEnglishAirportMCIKansas City institution for pan-fried chicken served family-style with all the sides.