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Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House, Kansas City, MO

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

4.8
4.8
3148 Reviews
$30 and under
Barbecue
101 W. 22 St, Kansas City, MO 64108

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 83 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
"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

What 3,148 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Best Food

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Best Value

  • Kansas City / Kansas

    Most Booked

  • Kansas City, MO

    Best Overall

  • Kansas City, MO

    Best Food

  • Kansas City, MO

    Best Value

  • Kansas City, MO

    Kid-friendly

  • Kansas City, MO

    Good for groups

  • Kansas City, MO

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House in Kansas City delights diners with "delicious food," "amazing service," and a welcoming ambiance. Guests rave about the "best BBQ in KC," including standout dishes like "burnt ends" and "carrot cake." The restaurant's accommodating staff and consistent quality make it a "highly recommended" destination for BBQ lovers.

3,148 Reviews
  1. Brad

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience. Fabulous food! Great service!

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  2. Troy

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I frequently travel to Kansas City for work, and every single visit I have dinner at Jack Stack! The food is consistently delicious and the service is always top notch!

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  3. Stephanie

    Baltimore6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous. Wonderful barbecue, great sides — the whole package!

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  4. Karen

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a wonderful Easter celebration at Jack Stack Freighthouse! I requested a seating accommodation for my husband who is a wheelchair user. The perfect table was all ready for him when we arrived! The food was delicious, and our server was AMAZING! We will definitely be going back!

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  5. Jennifer VIP

    Naples13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and the best bbq in KC! Always a favorite. The freight house is my preferred location as well. The spicy Russ and the beans are so good. Great cocktails as well.

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  6. Seema

    Kansas City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always good!! I love the carrot cake! We were hosting a vendor from Montana and I recommended the lamb ribs…”best ribs he has ever” had was his comment!!

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  7. Carolyn VIP

    Kansas City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friends were visiting from TX and wanted to sample everything. We ordered The Taste of Kansas City for four and still have leftovers! I’ve never thought of doing that before when I’ve taken out-of-state guests, but it’s definitely the way to go. Very delicious! Also, I’m in a motorized chair, and with the exception of no one stationed to open the front door, it was totally wheelchair accessible.

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  8. Steven

    San Antonio7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I host business dinners at this location every month or so. Tonite was exceptionally good. I asked our server about their steaks thinking of having something instead of bbq. Server recommended the filet. It was outstanding, flavorful and cooked perfectly Others at our table got ribs that they enjoyed. We started off with our usual jalapeño cornbread and fire kissed wings. Excellent as always. And I highly recommend the spinach salad. And of course, top it all off with a carrot cake dessert to share.

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  9. Kevin

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time in Kansas City and having KC BBQ and it was spot on.

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  10. Dan

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant. We had great service, our waitress helped with menu questions and was great about walking by but did not interrupt our conversation. She was readily available when we needed something which rarely happened. She was prompt on drink refills and ordering. Food came out quick, was very hot which is great, didn’t sit under a heat lamp forever. We ordered the KC combo, with bone-in chicken, pulled pork and the crown prime beef rib. The pork and beef rib were right up my alley. Beef rib is worth the price, it’s juicy, tender, with a little Smokey flavor. My wife and I split the combo and had plenty of food. We have been to this restaurant location multiple times and have never been disappointed. Great food and great service. Book reservations online to avoid having to wait, some nights are busier than others. Casual dress or fancy diner date place. Highly recommend!

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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 3148 OpenTable diners.

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

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  5. Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 83 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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