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Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House, Kansas City, MO

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

4.8 (3220)
$30 and under
Barbecue
101 W. 22 St, Kansas City, MO 64108

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 100 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

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What 3,220 people are saying

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 / Kansas

    Best Overall

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Best Value

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Good for groups

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Most Booked

  • Kansas City, MO

    Best Overall

  • Kansas City, MO

    Best Food

  • Kansas City, MO

    Best Value

  • Kansas City, MO

    Good for groups

  • Kansas City, MO

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Kansas City, MO

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House offers an unforgettable dining experience with standout Kansas City BBQ. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The ambiance is "beautiful" and "inviting," perfect for both locals and visitors. Highlights include the "burnt ends," "cheesy corn," and "prime rib crown," ensuring a memorable meal.
3,220 Reviews
  1. Mike VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything great except music in background. Very unusual for a Jack Stack location.

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  2. Brittney

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at Jack Stack’s in KC and we will definitely be back!!

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  3. Timothy

    Kansas City / Kansas21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After working 14 hours to get the plant back up and running, the team decided to celebrate. I am from KC the rest of the team were from Chicago. They wanted to try some legendary KC BBQ. Where else would I go…but toJack Stack!! It did not disappoint!!! They loved it!!!

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  4. Quinn

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burnt ends and smoked sausage were dry. Waitress was great. She brought us back another order of burnt ends. They were better, but still not Q39 level.

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  5. Stephanie

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I come to Kansas once a month and kept hearing about this place but there was always a long wait, so I finally decided to make reservations. Now I see why there always seems to be a long wait time, the food service and ambiance was great!

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  6. Amelda

    Las Vegas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the barbecue Roundup for two people and it wound up being easily enough for four people so there were plenty of leftovers to bring home. Jack Stack never disappoints, no matter which location you go to. We went to The Freight House last night and had an incredible meal, and absolutely wonderful service. Highly recommend on any trip to Kansas City and those local to the Casey metro area should make Jack Stack a standard in their dining out experience.

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  7. Ken

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and food were outstanding—as always, a true treat to dine at Freight House Jack Stack Barbecue. Our only disappointment was being seated just two booths from the kitchen, despite having made reservations. Thankfully, our server was kind and accommodating, and moved us one booth further away. Overall, a delicious and enjoyable experience.

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  8. Karl VIP

    Kansas City / Kansas58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to take an out of town colleague to some great Kansas City BBQ! Great cold draft Boulevard Beer selections. (KC Local Brewery)

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  9. Veronica

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Jack Stack, on point limited table accommodation!

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  10. Mark

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried a couple new items this time, and they were amazing. We had the burnt ends Brussels sprouts appetizer and the butter cake for dessert. Both were huge hits. Everything else, as always, was delicious.

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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 3220 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 100 times today
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
  • 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
  • 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, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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