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Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House, Kansas City, MO

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

4.7
4.7
2444 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue
"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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 86 times today

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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Sales Office: (816) 941-4309
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

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
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