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Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House, Kansas City, MO

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

4.8
4.8
3027 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue

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2 people
19:00
Booked 50 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 3,027 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.

3,027 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come here every year for my son's birthday. Food is outstanding, and so is the service

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  2. Customer

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as usual!! Miss the round table!! But other than that it was great

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  3. Christy

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved everything about this place. Have dined in the plaza location, but loved this better!

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  4. Beth

    Kansas City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best BBQ! Highly recommend Jacks Best- enough for the whole family!!😋 Also their carrot cake is AMAZING! I don’t even like carrot cake but it was Devine!

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  5. Thomas

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best BBQ I ever had. Every aspect of a great BBQ dinner was out of the park.

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  6. Emma

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Iloves the ribs and Mac and cheese. Need reservations on busy nights.

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  7. Michelle

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat! Try it if you get a chance. We really enjoyed the food and the service is really good.

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  8. Vandrea

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I came here, we were visiting from Colorado, and I cannot recommend this place enough. It is amazing and you won't be sorry you came here. The food is like no other, absolutely delicious, and top notch. It does get busy, so reservations are crucial! It's very cozy and trendy but also has that comfort food that puts you in food coma. So glad we came here and will definitely be back every time. The service was good, the staff are knowledgeable and give great recommendations. The manager came over to ask how everything was, which goes to show how personable they are. Definitely a great experience and wish we had something like this back home here in Colorado.

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  9. Greg

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  10. Rebecca

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days 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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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 3027 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 50 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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