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Char Bar

4.5
(5,096 reviews)

Business Details

(816) 389-8600
http://charbarbbq.com/

About

Barbecue RestaurantBeer GardenCulinary Virtue
You’ve tried the rest, now try the…WHOMP! — Char Bar Smoked Meats and Amusements. Pitmaster Mitch Benjamin brings his smoke and magic as well as his world award-winning sauces to the heart of historic Westport. Come see why many claim Char Bar and its amusing playground is the best barbecue spot in Kansas City. Chef-driven. Award-winning. Kansas City barbecue.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Char Bar
4050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO
64111, United States

Hours

Monday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Menu

6 menus · 299 items

Explore offerings from Char Bar on 4050 Pennsylvania Avenue in Kansas City, with popular happy hour, on tap, throwback beers, and crisp & clean available at this location.

Happy Hour

4 items

Beer Menu

128 items

Brunch Menu

64 items

Gluten-Free Menu

36 items

Lunch & Dinner Menu

60 items

Vegan Menu

7 items

Reviews

4.5
5,096 reviews
5 stars
3,586
4 stars
993
3 stars
278
2 stars
122
1 star
117
  • CH
    Cody Hannah
    2 days ago
    2.0
    Went to Char Bar yesterday. Absolutely worst service I’ve ever had. Lucky for them their foods at least always decent. But when your servers can’t even keep up with the 2-3 tables they had, theirs a huge problem. Plus the manager had to make multiple trips to our table because even he couldn’t remember what he asked us for and what we requested. Overall experience 3/10 and only a 3 because the food was edible.
  • BH
    Bryan Herman
    5 days ago
    4.0
    Really good bbq spot in the heart of KC. Food was excellent but oh man does the wait for it take forever. I've been twice and each time I waited 45 minutes for my meal to come out. I get seated instantly and enjoy complementary beer for the trouble though.
  • LL
    L L
    Sep 30, 2026
    2.0
    Food was good, not great. Drinks and happy hour is decent. Parking is easy. Service is easily the worst thing. Lots of waiters and staff standing around talking but not helping anyone. Had to literally flag someone down just to pay. Definitely need some improvements in customer service.
  • HC
    Henry Cummings
    Sep 28, 2026
    4.0
    Had the Sunday fried chicken special. I'm not a fried chicken guy, but the wife wanted it and it was a shareable portion. Chicken was nicely done and juicy, not dry. Slaw was good. Mashed potatoes were definitely instant. Small portion of burnt ends was okay, but I've had better. (Just my personal taste... you might love them) Was also put off by the fact the 6 people next to us - who came in 10 to 15 minutes after us - got their food before us. It happens, I know, but it's irritating. All in all not bad. Would eat here again if somebody wanted to, but wouldn't go out of my way for it. James (our server) was excellent.
  • TT
    Travis Truong
    Sep 7, 2026
    5.0
    The smoked chicken nuggets were juicy, well-seasoned, and delicious. Those chicken nuggets were also pretty big and there were a good amount of them which was a good value despite the high price for an appetizer. What makes those chicken nuggets even better was that it came with four sauces and I especially enjoyed the white BBQ and BBQ ranch sauces the most. The holy trinity platter was delicious too especially the burnt ends so tender that it almost melted in my mouth. The ribs were juicy and flavorful also, and the brisket was also tender. The onion rings were crispy and the ranch dipping sauce perfectly accompanies the onion rings. The BBQ pit beans were delicious too and the bacon elevated the typical baked beans. Overall, I would come back here the next time I'm in KC and try brunch or the Sunday fried chicken when I get the chance. Overall, it's a solid choice for BBQ in Kansas City especially on days when Joe's BBQ is closed or when lines for Joe's gets too long.

Frequently Asked Questions About Char Bar

Does Char Bar - Westport accept reservations?

Yes, Char Bar - Westport accepts reservations but they are not required.

What are the brunch hours at Char Bar - Westport?

Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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