Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
6 expert reviews
“Although there are more than 100 barbecue joints in Kansas City, Bryant's—low on decor but high on taste—tops the list for locals, who don't mind standing in long lines to order at the counter.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's
"A few blocks east of 18th and Vine, this unpretentious self-serve restaurant, with origins stretching back to the early 1920s, is the most famous -- and, some swear, the best -- barbecue joint in town."
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Zagat
"Everyone “bows to what comes out of the pit” at this “hole-in-the-wall” “Smithsonian of smoke” in Downtown's Historic Jazz District...serving some of the city's“finest BBQ”."
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Where
"You're probably already planning a visit to Arthur Bryant's, KC’s most famous BBQ joint."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Not far from the Jazz District, this famous institution serves up piles of superb BBQ in a somewhat slick setting. The sauce is silky and fiery."
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The Infatuation
"After visiting the American Jazz Museum in the 18th & Vine neighborhood, make your way to this iconic barbecue spot that opened in 1908 for a quick lunch. Emphasis on quick—they like..."
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