Smokehouse Barbecue-Gladstone Mo

4.2
2558 reviews
Smokehouse Barbecue Best Barbecue in Kansas City

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A family-owned, Kansas City icon, Smokehouse Barbecue is dedicated to delighting your family with mouthwatering meals, fall-off-the-bone tender meats, generous portions, and impeccable service. Whether you're craving ribs, chicken or brisket, see why Smokehouse Barbecue has been a favorite for exceptional barbecue since 1987. Smokehouse Barbecue has also received high praise for their delectable sides, including: fresh-made coleslaw, smoky and sweet barbecue beans, and some of the smoothest, richest sauces you'll ever taste. Dine in one of our three locations or place your carry out order online. We also ship Kansas City’s famous barbecue nationwide. Delivered to your home fully cooked, ready to heat and serve. Go to www.SmokehouseBBQ.com.

Location

Smokehouse Barbecue-Gladstone Mo
6304 N Oak Trfy, Gladstone, MO
64118, United States

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Reviews

4.2
2,558 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some praised the BBQ while others found it dry and lacking flavor.

Service

Service received high marks for being friendly and attentive, though some customers reported issues with order accuracy.

Portion Sizes

Many customers expressed disappointment with portion sizes, feeling they were too small for the price.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere was described as family-friendly but in need of updates.

Value for Money

Customers felt that the prices were high relative to the quality and quantity of food received.
  • AA
    Aleina
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    The food was excellent. Best BBQ I have had in KC and DFW.
  • UU
    UnclTod
    Nov 7, 2025
    5.0
    Great food, prices were reasonable, atmosphere was family friendly, staff was kind and tentative
  • MG
    Mike Glanzer
    Nov 7, 2025
    5.0
    Always a good place to eat when I'm in Kansas City. My local friends, who have live here for many years, eat here regularly.
  • YS
    Yosef Schmidt
    Oct 31, 2025
    2.0
    This place was the bomb 20+ years ago. Now the food is lame. Tasteless, not quite done ribs, and the fries that use to be so good and crispy were also not done. We tried this place on our way to St. Louis, and were severely disappointed.
  • WH
    Wesley Hall
    Oct 20, 2025
    2.0
    Pretty disappointed. My partner grew up in KC and used to love Smokehouse, so we were excited to try it again. We ordered brisket, pulled pork, pork burnt ends, bone-in chicken, and a bunch of sides (mac & cheese, cheesy corn, baked beans, fries). The sides were fine, not bad, but nothing stood out aside from the fries, they were good. The portions were laughably small. We actually giggled at the couple tablespoons of mac in a saucer. But sure “We understand that everyone has different expectations when it comes to portion sizes and pricing” yada yada. Brisket and pulled pork were a bit dry but passable. The chicken and burnt ends, though, were a real miss: bland, pale, no smoke flavor, no bark, and just... sad. They looked and tasted nothing like the menu photos or what we expected. Makes us wonder if they rushed the cook or overloaded the smoker. My partner said it’s nothing like what they remembered. Maybe it was just a bad day in the pit, but with the prices being toward the higher end of KC BBQ prices, we expected better. (Snapped this pic after I finished eating, not representative of portion, I ate some.)

Frequently Asked Questions About Smokehouse Barbecue-Gladstone Mo

What types of meals does Smokehouse Barbecue in Gladstone, MO specialize in?

Smokehouse Barbecue specializes in award-winning hickory smoked Kansas City barbecue, including ribs, chicken, and brisket, along with fresh-made sides like coleslaw and barbecue beans.

What are the operating hours of Smokehouse Barbecue in Gladstone?

Smokehouse Barbecue is open Monday to Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. It is open Easter Sunday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.