Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

Name: Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House
Address: 101 W. 22 St, Kansas City, MO, United States, 64108
Telephone: (816) 472-7427
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2444 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

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"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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 86 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Barbecue, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(816) 472-7427
Website
http://www.jackstackbbq.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party contact
Private Dining Sales Office: (816) 941-4309

Location
101 W. 22 St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Scarpetta, Pinot Grigio$10.00
Italy
- glass$10.00
- bottle$36.00
AIX, Rosé$12.00
France
- glass$12.00
- bottle$44.00
King Estate, Sauvignon Blanc$11.00
Oregon
- glass$11.00
- bottle$41.00
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc$12.00
New Zealand
- glass$12.00
- bottle$44.00
William Hill, Chardonnay$10.00
Napa Valley
- glass$10.00
- bottle$34.00
Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay$12.00
Sonoma
- glass$12.00
- bottle$46.00
Simi, Chardonnay$13.00
Sonoma
- glass$13.00
- bottle$48.00
Saint M, Riesling$10.00
Washington
- glass$10.00
- bottle$36.00
Cupcake, Moscato$10.00
Italy
- glass$10.00
- bottle$36.00
Zonin, Prosecco$10.00
Italy
- glass$10.00
Mumm Napa Brut, Sparkling$45.00
Napa Valley
- bottle$45.00

Handcrafted Cocktails

Smokin' Jack's Bloody Mary$10.00
House-made Bloody Mary mix, Tom's Town Vodka, Burnt End stuffed olives, All-purpose Rub
Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita$12.00
Lunazul Tequila, cucumber, jalapeno, lime, agave, salt
KC Lemonade$12.00
Fresh Lemonade, Blackberry, J Rieger Vodka
Tropical Paradise$10.00
RumHaven coconut rum, Malibu Pineapple, Malibu Mango, pineapple, orange juice
Family Fashioned$15.00
J. Rieger Private Stock Jack Stack Barbecue, Union Horse Rye, smoke, bitters, charred orange
Red Sangria$10.00
Red wine, triple sec, apricot brandy, orange, lemon
Purple Haze$12.00
Wheatley Vodka, Sweet and Sour, Smoke, Butterfly Flower, Charred Lemon

Beer + Seltzer - Bottles + Cans

Boulevard '89 Lager$6.00
Boulevard The Calling IPA$8.00
Boulevard Pale Ale$6.00
Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat$6.00
Boulevard Tank 7$8.00
Bud Light$5.00
Budweiser$5.00
Coors Light$5.00
Miller Lite$5.00
Modelo Especial$6.00
Shiner Bock$6.00
Stella Artois$6.50
Guinness$7.00
MCBC Hardway IPA$6.50
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider$6.50
Holidaily Favorite Blonde Ale *Gluten Free$6.50
Buckler, Non-Alcoholic$5.00

Wine - Red

Robert Mondavi 'Private Selection', Cabernet$10.00
Central Coast
- glass$10.00
- bottle$36.00
Bonanza, Cabernet$14.00
California
- glass$14.00
- bottle$52.00
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Artemis", Cabernet$110.00
Napa Valley
- bottle$110.00
Caymus, Cabernet$25.00
Napa Valley, 1 Liter
- glass$25.00
- bottle$120.00
Caymus 'Special Selection', Cabernet$200.00
Napa Valley
- bottle$200.00
Meiomi, Pinot Noir$14.00
California
- glass$14.00
- bottle$52.00
Benton-Lane, Pinot Noir$16.00
Oregon
- glass$16.00
- bottle$60.00
Caricature Old Vine, Zinfandel$10.00
Lodi, Central Valley
- glass$10.00
- bottle$36.00
Trivento, Malbec$10.00
Argentina
- glass$10.00
- bottle$36.00
Starry Night, Merlot$11.00
France
- glass$11.00
- bottle$40.00
Conundrum, Red Blend$12.00
California
- glass$12.00
- bottle$44.00
Tre Leoni, Red Blend$14.00
Napa Valley
- glass$14.00
- bottle$52.00
Orin Swift Abstract, Red Blend$15.00
California
- glass$15.00
- bottle$56.00
Prisoner, Red Blend$90.00
California
- bottle$90.00

Beer + Seltzer - Seltzer

High Noon$7.00
Boulevard Quirk$7.00

Happy Hour

Mon. – Fri. | 3-6 PM Drink specials & BBQ Bites available only in the bar & on the patio

All Wines by the Glass
Domestic Beers$4.00
Select Local Drafts$5.00
House Margarita$5.00
All Handcrafted Cocktails

BBQ Bites

Mon. – Fri. | 3-6 PM

Onion Rings$4.00
Hand-breaded, Sweet Colossal Onions
Fried Mushrooms$4.00
Horseradish Sauce
Fire-Kissed Wings$6.00
5 wings rubbed with cajun spices
Pork Spare Ribs$4.50
Two center-slab ribs
Honey Barbecue Baby Back Ribs$6.00
Three ribs

What 2,444 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Kansas City / Kansas
Good for groups
Kansas City / Kansas
Most Booked
Kansas City, MO
Best Value
Kansas City, MO
Good for groups
Kansas City, MO
Most Booked

2,444 Reviews

HC
HeatherC
San Diego
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brought my significant other that is a San Diego native and I've never heard a man make more mmmm's and wow's while eating. Service was fantastic (I believe we had Heidi?) Food and drink always top notch. Love the local options. 10/10 every time I come home
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TrevorC
New Orleans
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Crown beef rib is the best. Also get the lamb ribs and the burnt ends
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TresiaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The experience at Jack Stack was fantastic. I loved having a reservation and walking into the restaurant and immediately being seated. The noise level was a bit high which made it difficult to talk but the food and service were top notch!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Scrumptious Fantabulous Super yummy Easy on the pocket My go to BBQ
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JenniferM
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food, and overall a really great restaurant-would definitely come back!!
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Gottahavethebarbeque
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience3
Our waiter was outstanding - delightful, helpful - didn't miss a beat. The outside patio has little to no ambience - must say.... Wish we had eaten inside (which has lovely ambience :) The pork spareribs were outstanding - my burnt ends were not the best. But, a good waiter saves the day.
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JulioM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The beef burnt ends and the crown prime beef rib is definitely the way to go !
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MC
MayCelebrations
Dallas
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We brought people from TX to taste real bbq. It was a hit! They loved the burnt ends. The non red meat eaters in the group got the salmon, which is always good and so glad for this option.
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MaryM
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
The happy hour menu is good, and the drinks are inexpensive.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Wilmington
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a very enjoyable dinner. The food was excellent, as was the service. The carrot cake was out of this world I highly recommend reservations. We had made a reservation for 630. We arrived a bit early and got seated early. Others without reservations were being told it would be an hour.
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GayeQ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was OK but the sauce was a little lacking
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KCTRACI1
Kansas City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jack Stack is by far my #1 favorite KC BBQ restaurant. It's always, always great! I just wish I could afford the CROWN RIB more often!! It's ***SPECIAL*** !
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food was good, service was very slow. Prices were not bad. Atmosphere was good.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Reservation was right on time and the food was great. Isaac was our server and was amazing
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best place to eat bbq in KC. Atmosphere service food and all around great time!
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GarryG
Kansas City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience5
The food, as always, was wonderful...that is after I finally got the correct order.It took forever to get the first order, then when it came it was wrong. Our waiter, Ian, never came back to check on things until it was time to bring the check. We come there often and had never had this kind of service. He seemed young and new and really needs to be coached.
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SweetSWGrl
Seattle
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server (young guy with a pompadour and beard with full sleeve tattoos) was exceptional; I wish I remembered his name - he was professional, friendly, and attentive. On a side note, he was also was able to get a hold of us before we left, as our younger daughter left her camera in the booth. The latter was very gracious as we were heading to the airport. Our food was absolutely delicious and this is a beautiful restaurant. My husband had the burnt bits and ribs and I had the Southern Jack. Our oldest had the BBQ chicken and our youngest had the chicken tenders. The jalapeño cornbread and cole slaw were super tasty. Thanks for making our first KC BBQ experience tasty and wonderful.
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Nightwolf
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
We took brisket ends, creamy potatoes and big mushrooms. All was great, brisket ends were a bit dry. I ate the same thing in their other location at the Plaza and it was moist and delicious. Overall, will come again, great experience, music, food and excellent service.
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NicholasG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. Group of 10 we were in and out within an hour.
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ColleenD
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Great food and great service. We both got the pick three combo and were able to therefore sample 6 different kinds of meats. Everything was amazing- very flavorful. Even the sides were delicious and hot.
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JacquelineH
San Antonio
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time in the restaurant and everything was absolutely delicious. My husband had the beef rib and lamb of ribs with fries and bake beans. I had the blue berry Salmon and it was amazing. I would certainly recommend this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and Annie our server was great.
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BW
BWinVA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great food, reasonable prices considering what you get. A+ overall
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a great but filling experience will be back again next game day
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ToddW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent all the way. First time and was recommended from a friend.
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TammyL
Kansas City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
We live in KC so we know good BBQ. Jackstack is okay but not the best our city has to offer. Tourists flock here bc of the hype but we encourage others to choose genuine KC BBQ that does not use cloth napkins.
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GaryK
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food. Relatively affordable BBQ in that the portion sizes here are good. Some other KC BBQ places are starting to skimp on portion sizes.
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Alyssa
Des Moines
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food items were not very hot when delivered to the table.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food!! Great service!!! Our waiter Isaac I believe was his name was on point!!!
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WayneS
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We live in Los Angeles and have ordered Jack Stack for over 15 years. Was a bit concerned that visiting the “real thing” would not live up to expectations but could not have been more wrong. Barbecue was outstanding and atmosphere was fantastic.
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Renee
Minneapolis
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience5
My daughters and I were so excited to visit Jack Stack BBQ at the Freight House. We loved the ambience of the restaurant. We had great service, but the BBQ didn't impress us. We ordered the jalapeno cornbread which was good, the beans which were our favorite, the cheesy corn which we did not care for, the cheesy potatoes which we enjoyed, both pork and beef burnt ends which weren't burnt and lacked smoke flavor, beef brisket which was good, pulled pork which was good, and baby back ribs which were not at all good. The food with the exception of the beans and the potatoes were not hot, which made no sense because it was a Saturday night and extremely busy. I know this is a highly rated BBQ place, but we will try another one next time we're in KC. Thank you!
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Brandon
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food1service3ambience5
Service left something to be desired, drinks were served by then she didn't come back for almost 10 minutes to take order. Her service got better towards the end of the meal. Food was mediocre for the price. Loved the ambiance of the location. Very noisy, however there were two tables next to each other with very young children and infants....
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ChuckB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing and a great value. The service was tremendous and we loved the vibe!
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EdwardM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service2ambience4
I took advantage of your Friday Lunch Menu. The ribs were excellent as was the Cheesy Corn.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience2
We were seated outside, waiting for about 10 minutes for someone to come up to us asked us if we had been greeted which we had not and brought us water. Another 10 minutes before we ordered. Food came fast. Food was delicious but no one really checked on us, Didn’t get any refills and never received bbq sauce I asked for. It was just very kind of chaotic and hectic experience from the server standpoint, but the food was delicious, so I think it was just a short staffed issue. Busy day or something going on, but yeah, not the best service that I’ve ever had.
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DrumCounselor
Kansas City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious as always. Great service too!
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Balp
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Ever Reliable for its BBQ Options - and my go-to place when visiting KC.
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MickMary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the arrival to the departure a perfect anniversary dinner. Our waiter Chris was spectacular and the food was ridiculously good! Love the freight house ambiance!
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Guest
Kansas City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience2
Lost some of it's charm. Prices went up significantly. Wait staff was overwhelmed and not present. Too many tables/ crowded for the price and expected quality of Jack Stacks.
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LoriG
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience3
Burnt ends weren’t. The rest of the meal was very good as usual.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House using the Order Online button. Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (816) 472-7427.

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House is rated 4.7 stars by 2444 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 86 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

101 W. 22 St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Additional information

Cross street
Wyandotte and 22nd Street
Neighborhood
Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
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, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.jackstackbbq.com/
Phone number
(816) 472-7427
Private party contact
Private Dining Sales Office: (816) 941-4309

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lamb Ribs

Crown Prime Beef Rib

Pork Spare Ribs

Beer + Seltzer - Draft

Bud Light$5.00

Michelob Ultra$5.00

Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat$6.00

Boulevard Pale Ale$6.00

Boulevard Tank 7$8.00

Boulevard Space Camper IPA$6.50

Boulevard Southwest BLVD Lager$6.00

Boulevard Seasonal

KC Bier Co Dunkel$6.50

Log Boat Brewing Seasonal

Wine - White + Rosé + Sparkling

Scarpetta, Pinot Grigio$10.00

AIX, Rosé$12.00

King Estate, Sauvignon Blanc$11.00

Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc$12.00

William Hill, Chardonnay$10.00

Sonoma Cutrer, Chardonnay$12.00

Simi, Chardonnay$13.00

Saint M, Riesling$10.00

Cupcake, Moscato$10.00

Zonin, Prosecco$10.00

Mumm Napa Brut, Sparkling$45.00

Handcrafted Cocktails

Smokin' Jack's Bloody Mary$10.00

Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita$12.00

KC Lemonade$12.00

Tropical Paradise$10.00

Family Fashioned$15.00

Red Sangria$10.00

Purple Haze$12.00

Beer + Seltzer - Bottles + Cans

Boulevard '89 Lager$6.00

Boulevard The Calling IPA$8.00

Boulevard Pale Ale$6.00

Boulevard Unfiltered Wheat$6.00

Boulevard Tank 7$8.00

Bud Light$5.00

Budweiser$5.00

Coors Light$5.00

Miller Lite$5.00

Modelo Especial$6.00

Shiner Bock$6.00

Stella Artois$6.50

Guinness$7.00

MCBC Hardway IPA$6.50

Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider$6.50

Holidaily Favorite Blonde Ale *Gluten Free$6.50

Buckler, Non-Alcoholic$5.00

Wine - Red

Robert Mondavi 'Private Selection', Cabernet$10.00

Bonanza, Cabernet$14.00

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Artemis", Cabernet$110.00

Caymus, Cabernet$25.00

Caymus 'Special Selection', Cabernet$200.00

Meiomi, Pinot Noir$14.00

Benton-Lane, Pinot Noir$16.00

Caricature Old Vine, Zinfandel$10.00

Trivento, Malbec$10.00

Starry Night, Merlot$11.00

Conundrum, Red Blend$12.00

Tre Leoni, Red Blend$14.00

Orin Swift Abstract, Red Blend$15.00

Prisoner, Red Blend$90.00

Beer + Seltzer - Seltzer

High Noon$7.00

Boulevard Quirk$7.00

Happy Hour

All Wines by the Glass

Domestic Beers$4.00

Select Local Drafts$5.00

House Margarita$5.00

All Handcrafted Cocktails