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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-QuevsLe Fou Frog
Both restaurants are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Le Fou Frog ranks slightly better than Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que. Le Fou Frog comes in at #5 in Kansas City with accolades from 6 publications like Fodor's, Zagat and Gayot.
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Zagat
Where
Eater
The Infatuation
3002 W 47th Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103-3244
From $10/night
Travel + Leisure "Beyond the shamrock gas station’s pumps and past the racks of Hostess cakes, a warren of tables and booths makes up this barbecue joint." Full review
Gayot "Brisket is served sans sauce on a bun; diners can add as much or as little of the spicy, fruity sauce as they want. Beans are thick and loaded with bits of meat, while french fries come well-seasoned." Full review
Zagat4.8
"Ribs & fixings served in a gas station." Full review
Where "This family-friendly spot offers all the barbecue hits." Full review
Eater "Joe’s has remained consistent over the years, with top-notch beef ribs, burnt ends, and thin-sliced brisket (try the brisket on the Z-Man, one of the city’s famous sandwiches). "
The 14 Best Barbecue Joints in Kansas City
June 22, 2022
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To eat like a local, call ahead for carryout and skip the line; don’t miss the seasoned fries or dirty rice.
The Infatuation "Enjoy the convenience store-meets-busy dining room vibes. Here’s your order: burnt ends, ribs, and the Z-Man Sandwich that’s loaded with brisket, provolone, onion rings, and barbecue sauce" Full review
Le Fou Frog
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Gayot Zagat
Afar Magazine Where The Infatuation
400 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106-1105
From $30/night
Fodor's "The fine dining menu at this come-as-you-are River Market area eatery offers a daily entrée chalkboard and two pages of hors d'oeuvres." Full review
Lonely Planet "Take a trip to Paris without leaving the prairie at this small bistro that's authentic right down to the at-times brusque service." Full review
Gayot14.0
"Some of the dishes are traditional: steak au poivre with pommes frites, bouillabaisse, brandade, foie gras, escargots and the like. Other dishes are more global." Full review
Zagat4.8
"This “quirky” River Market French provides “marvelous” dishes in an atmosphere “so Parisian you expect Edith Piaf to jump onto a table and begin a chanson”." Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the most romantic restaurants in Kansas City, Mano and Barbara Rafael’s French bistro in the River Market brings Paris to the Paris of the Plains." Full review
Where "The over-achieving menu reflects the French pedigree, but the atmosphere is relaxed." Full review
The Infatuation "Expect a menu that covers everything from glazed foie gras to escargot to steak au poivre...the portions here are big, so come and split a few dishes with someone you share" Full review
