Smokehouse Barbecue - Kansas City, MO - Zona Rosa

4.2
2201 reviews

About

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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.

Details

  • [Free/Paid] wi-fiNot available
  • RestroomAvailable
  • Kid friendlyAvailable
  • Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable

Location

Smokehouse Barbecue - Kansas City, MO - Zona Rosa
8451 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO
64153, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
2,201 reviews
5 stars
1,256
4 stars
483
3 stars
225
2 stars
110
1 star
127

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some praised the flavor and tenderness, while others found it bland or overcooked.

Service

Service received positive feedback for being friendly and attentive, though there were some complaints about slow or inattentive service.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere was generally described as clean and inviting, but some noted it felt outdated.

Consistency

Inconsistency in food quality and service experiences reported, with some customers expressing disappointment during their visits.
  • TL
    Terry Lowe
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Great K.C. style barbecue. Food was spot on. We'll cooked and delicious. Service was excellent and very attentive.
  • MM
    M M
    Jan 6, 2026
    5.0
    Sorry, lifetime Kansas citian, I just prefer some of the other names. This was good to have near the airport. Server was fantastic.
  • LT
    Lets Tut
    Dec 26, 2025
    5.0
    The barbecue was excellent, the ribs fall off the bone and delicious like they should be. The services couldn’t be better. The place is clean. Highly recommended. The baked bean, sweet potato fries and Cole slaw
  • KH
    Ken Harris
    Dec 25, 2025
    2.0
    Zona Rosa restaurant:My wife and I had dinner Christmas eve 2025. We both ordered the prime beef rib and burnt ends brisket. Food was warm not hot. Parts were chewy and not tender. I don't know if the they precook and reheat to order, but it should have come to the table sizzling and it was no where near where it should of been. Sides were decent enough. My wife wanted the bake beans but the waitress couldn't tell us if it was pork or beef in the bake beans and she didn't care to go ask the chef, so my wife had to settle for another side.
  • FQ
    Frankie Quintero
    Dec 14, 2025
    1.0
    Women’s bathroom was disgusting. Food was not great. Served cold. The meats came out cold and 10 minutes before the sides. Sauce came out 10 minutes after the sides. Water wasn’t refilled the entire visit. Our kids were brought the wrong order. I never leave such bad reviews but I’m annoyed that I spent my money here. Only good thing said about the food was that at least the Mac and cheese isn’t Kraft….

Frequently Asked Questions About Smokehouse Barbecue - Kansas City, MO - Zona Rosa

What are the operating hours for Smokehouse Barbecue's kitchen?

The kitchen 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.

When is Smokehouse Barbecue's happy hour?

Happy hour is available Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and on Sunday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. The restaurant is closed for happy hour on Saturdays.