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Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House, Kansas City, MO

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

4.8
4.8
3018 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 116 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
"Highest-rated barbecue in the country!" - Zagat Survey

Jack Stack Barbecue originated in Kansas City in 1957, by Russ Fiorella in a traditional storefront barbecue, with a modest selection of 5 or 6 items. Jack Fiorella, the eldest son, worked with his father until 1974 when he decided to branch off and start Fiorella's Jack Stack of Martin City.

To stand out in the competitive KC barbecue scene of the mid 1970's, Jack and Delores, began cooking with Gourmet Hickory Wood and created the most extensive barbecue menu in the country. The menu included Certified Angus Beef steaks, tender chicken, award-winning lamb ribs, and mouth-watering sides like Hickory Pit Beans and Cheesy Corn Bake.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (816) 472-7427
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
  • Cross Street
    Wyandotte and 22nd Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

What 3,018 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City

    Most Booked

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    Best Value

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    Good for groups

  • Kansas City, Missouri

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House is a celebrated Kansas City staple known for its "best bbq I've ever had" and "amazing service." The venue's "cool old building" and vibrant atmosphere enhance the dining experience, though it can get noisy. Highlights include the burnt ends, lamb ribs, and cornbread. Reservations recommended.

3,018 Reviews
  1. Greg

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely some of the best ribs I’ve ever had! Do not miss the opportunity to experience this great restaurant.

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  2. Rebecca

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was absolutely outstanding. This group eats out regularly and fairly often at Jack Stack. This is one of the best servers we’ve ever had. The food was good and she made several suggestions that enhanced our meals. Two of us ordered carry-out meals in addition to our dinners and she handled those perfectly too. We will be back to be sure.

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  3. Holly

    Kansas City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my birthday and it was a wonderful experience!! Excellent food and service!

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  4. Michael

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best BBQ in the world. Burnt end and Crown rib are the best pieces of meat on the planet

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  5. Ernesto

    VIP

    St. Louis

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Barbecue in Kansas City! Classy BBQ in the city. The wings are insane!

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  6. Shannon

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was not very good. First time ever very disappointing for my fav BBQ. Ordered chicken and didn’t have any breast all dark meat. Server didn’t inform until after dropping off food. They offered to add an entree so substituted burnt ends. They were horrible all fat. Food was just not good overall and for the price just not a great experience.

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  7. Daniel

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jack Stack at the Freight House is our favorite barbecue restaurant. The food quality is the best, the BBQ beans are amazing, the have so much meat in them you could almost make a meal, the coleslaw is the best anywhere. The ambience at the Freight House is simply amazing.

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  8. Candyce

    Kansas City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    GREAT service. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Plain old great KC BBQ. The carrot cake is the bomb!

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  9. Danielle

    VIP

    Tokyo

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service. Amazing food. Great experience. We were so happy we went.

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  10. Andrew

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    As always, the food was amazing! We had a rotating crew of servers that were all amazing. My only gripe was being sat on the heated patio. The heaters were very hot, the chairs were uncomfortable and the table was so big for 4 people that you really had to get up and walk to the other side to move food around. Next time I’ll remember to just speak up about that! Other than that, another GREAT dinner at Jack Stack.

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FAQs

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 472-7427.

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House is rated 4.8 stars by 3018 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 116 times today

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Google Map for Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

101 W. 22 St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wyandotte and 22nd Street
  • Area
    Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
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