Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

4.8

3041 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

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2 people

2 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 78 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
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.

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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
(816) 472-7427
Website
http://www.jackstackbbq.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
101 W. 22 St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Area
Crossroads / Freight District / Boulevard
Cross Street
Wyandotte and 22nd Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Scarpetta, Pinot GrigioUS$10.00
Italy
- glassUS$10.00
- bottleUS$36.00
AIX, RoséUS$12.00
France
- glassUS$12.00
- bottleUS$44.00
King Estate, Sauvignon BlancUS$11.00
Oregon
- glassUS$11.00
- bottleUS$41.00
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon BlancUS$12.00
New Zealand
- glassUS$12.00
- bottleUS$44.00
William Hill, ChardonnayUS$10.00
Napa Valley
- glassUS$10.00
- bottleUS$34.00
Sonoma Cutrer, ChardonnayUS$12.00
Sonoma
- glassUS$12.00
- bottleUS$46.00
Simi, ChardonnayUS$13.00
Sonoma
- glassUS$13.00
- bottleUS$48.00
Saint M, RieslingUS$10.00
Washington
- glassUS$10.00
- bottleUS$36.00
Cupcake, MoscatoUS$10.00
Italy
- glassUS$10.00
- bottleUS$36.00
Zonin, ProseccoUS$10.00
Italy
- glassUS$10.00
Mumm Napa Brut, SparklingUS$45.00
Napa Valley
- bottleUS$45.00

Handcrafted Cocktails

Smokin' Jack's Bloody MaryUS$10.00
House-made Bloody Mary mix, Tom's Town Vodka, Burnt End stuffed olives, All-purpose Rub
Cucumber Jalapeño MargaritaUS$12.00
Lunazul Tequila, cucumber, jalapeno, lime, agave, salt
KC LemonadeUS$12.00
Fresh Lemonade, Blackberry, J Rieger Vodka
Tropical ParadiseUS$10.00
RumHaven coconut rum, Malibu Pineapple, Malibu Mango, pineapple, orange juice
Family FashionedUS$15.00
J. Rieger Private Stock Jack Stack Barbecue, Union Horse Rye, smoke, bitters, charred orange
Red SangriaUS$10.00
Red wine, triple sec, apricot brandy, orange, lemon
Purple HazeUS$12.00
Wheatley Vodka, Sweet and Sour, Smoke, Butterfly Flower, Charred Lemon

Beer + Seltzer - Bottles + Cans

Boulevard '89 LagerUS$6.00
Boulevard The Calling IPAUS$8.00
Boulevard Pale AleUS$6.00
Boulevard Unfiltered WheatUS$6.00
Boulevard Tank 7US$8.00
Bud LightUS$5.00
BudweiserUS$5.00
Coors LightUS$5.00
Miller LiteUS$5.00
Modelo EspecialUS$6.00
Shiner BockUS$6.00
Stella ArtoisUS$6.50
GuinnessUS$7.00
MCBC Hardway IPAUS$6.50
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple CiderUS$6.50
Holidaily Favorite Blonde Ale *Gluten FreeUS$6.50
Buckler, Non-AlcoholicUS$5.00

Wine - Red

Robert Mondavi 'Private Selection', CabernetUS$10.00
Central Coast
- glassUS$10.00
- bottleUS$36.00
Bonanza, CabernetUS$14.00
California
- glassUS$14.00
- bottleUS$52.00
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Artemis", CabernetUS$110.00
Napa Valley
- bottleUS$110.00
Caymus, CabernetUS$25.00
Napa Valley, 1 Liter
- glassUS$25.00
- bottleUS$120.00
Caymus 'Special Selection', CabernetUS$200.00
Napa Valley
- bottleUS$200.00
Meiomi, Pinot NoirUS$14.00
California
- glassUS$14.00
- bottleUS$52.00
Benton-Lane, Pinot NoirUS$16.00
Oregon
- glassUS$16.00
- bottleUS$60.00
Caricature Old Vine, ZinfandelUS$10.00
Lodi, Central Valley
- glassUS$10.00
- bottleUS$36.00
Trivento, MalbecUS$10.00
Argentina
- glassUS$10.00
- bottleUS$36.00
Starry Night, MerlotUS$11.00
France
- glassUS$11.00
- bottleUS$40.00
Conundrum, Red BlendUS$12.00
California
- glassUS$12.00
- bottleUS$44.00
Tre Leoni, Red BlendUS$14.00
Napa Valley
- glassUS$14.00
- bottleUS$52.00
Orin Swift Abstract, Red BlendUS$15.00
California
- glassUS$15.00
- bottleUS$56.00
Prisoner, Red BlendUS$90.00
California
- bottleUS$90.00

Beer + Seltzer - Seltzer

High NoonUS$7.00
Boulevard QuirkUS$7.00

Happy Hour

Mon. – Fri. | 3-6 PM Drink specials & BBQ Bites available only in the bar & on the patio

All Wines by the Glass
Domestic BeersUS$4.00
Select Local DraftsUS$5.00
House MargaritaUS$5.00
All Handcrafted Cocktails

BBQ Bites

Mon. – Fri. | 3-6 PM

Onion RingsUS$4.00
Hand-breaded, Sweet Colossal Onions
Fried MushroomsUS$4.00
Horseradish Sauce
Fire-Kissed WingsUS$6.00
5 wings rubbed with cajun spices
Pork Spare RibsUS$4.50
Two center-slab ribs
Honey Barbecue Baby Back RibsUS$6.00
Three ribs

What 3,041 people are saying

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

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Kansas City / Kansas
Most Booked
Kansas City, MO
Best Value
Kansas City, MO
Good for groups
Kansas City, MO
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House is a celebrated Kansas City staple known for its "best bbq I've ever had" and "amazing service." The venue's "cool old building" and vibrant atmosphere enhance the dining experience, though it can get noisy. Highlights include the burnt ends, lamb ribs, and cornbread. Reservations recommended.

3,041 Reviews

R
Robert
Kansas City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We always have great food here. Was pretty noisy since it was a holiday and many kids with big groups. Server was efficient but not super friendly.
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Brandy
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bad experience today! Our plates came with the orders switched, had to move the food to each other's plate. My husband asked for no sauce on his sandwich yet he received it with sauce. Server and staff very nice.
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Greg
Key West
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always good. The wait staff is courteous and it’s a great atmosphere.
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M
Mike
Kansas City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jo, our server was outstanding. She was very attentive, patient and precise. Excellent job Jo.
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K
Kelly
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always delicious. The staff are always pleasant.
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J
Judith
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
GREAT SERVICE and SUPER FOOD! We had the onion ring appetizer and they were very good/ All our entrees were super. My glass was refilled before I noticed it was low.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My guests were late 10mins for the reservation but they still accommodated them to the original reservation. They enjoyed us showcasing KC’s best BBQ. Thanks
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Joni
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hi great food; ambience and service. The sitting was good too.
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P
Phil
VIP
Kansas City
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had dinner with two of my dear friends and our food was so delicious and our server was awesome.
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D
Dion
Kansas City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were 5 of us and we ordered a family style dinner, the Pit Master along with a combo dinner. We enjoyed all of them and still had plenty to bring home. We had reservations at 6, walked in, were seated and I think we were leaving around 6:45. Food was good and so was the carrot cake!
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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 3041 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

2 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 78 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.jackstackbbq.com/
Phone number
(816) 472-7427

Jack Stack Barbecue - Freight House

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Lamb Ribs

Kansas City Combo

Kansas City Strip

Beer + Seltzer - Draft

Bud LightUS$5.00

Michelob UltraUS$5.00

Boulevard Unfiltered WheatUS$6.00

Boulevard Pale AleUS$6.00

Boulevard Tank 7US$8.00

Boulevard Space Camper IPAUS$6.50

Boulevard Southwest BLVD LagerUS$6.00

Boulevard Seasonal

KC Bier Co DunkelUS$6.50

Log Boat Brewing Seasonal

Wine - White + Rosé + Sparkling

Scarpetta, Pinot GrigioUS$10.00

AIX, RoséUS$12.00

King Estate, Sauvignon BlancUS$11.00

Kim Crawford, Sauvignon BlancUS$12.00

William Hill, ChardonnayUS$10.00

Sonoma Cutrer, ChardonnayUS$12.00

Simi, ChardonnayUS$13.00

Saint M, RieslingUS$10.00

Cupcake, MoscatoUS$10.00

Zonin, ProseccoUS$10.00

Mumm Napa Brut, SparklingUS$45.00

Handcrafted Cocktails

Smokin' Jack's Bloody MaryUS$10.00

Cucumber Jalapeño MargaritaUS$12.00

KC LemonadeUS$12.00

Tropical ParadiseUS$10.00

Family FashionedUS$15.00

Red SangriaUS$10.00

Purple HazeUS$12.00

Beer + Seltzer - Bottles + Cans

Boulevard '89 LagerUS$6.00

Boulevard The Calling IPAUS$8.00

Boulevard Pale AleUS$6.00

Boulevard Unfiltered WheatUS$6.00

Boulevard Tank 7US$8.00

Bud LightUS$5.00

BudweiserUS$5.00

Coors LightUS$5.00

Miller LiteUS$5.00

Modelo EspecialUS$6.00

Shiner BockUS$6.00

Stella ArtoisUS$6.50

GuinnessUS$7.00

MCBC Hardway IPAUS$6.50

Angry Orchard Crisp Apple CiderUS$6.50

Holidaily Favorite Blonde Ale *Gluten FreeUS$6.50

Buckler, Non-AlcoholicUS$5.00

Wine - Red

Robert Mondavi 'Private Selection', CabernetUS$10.00

Bonanza, CabernetUS$14.00

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars "Artemis", CabernetUS$110.00

Caymus, CabernetUS$25.00

Caymus 'Special Selection', CabernetUS$200.00

Meiomi, Pinot NoirUS$14.00

Benton-Lane, Pinot NoirUS$16.00

Caricature Old Vine, ZinfandelUS$10.00

Trivento, MalbecUS$10.00

Starry Night, MerlotUS$11.00

Conundrum, Red BlendUS$12.00

Tre Leoni, Red BlendUS$14.00

Orin Swift Abstract, Red BlendUS$15.00

Prisoner, Red BlendUS$90.00

Beer + Seltzer - Seltzer

High NoonUS$7.00

Boulevard QuirkUS$7.00

Happy Hour

All Wines by the Glass

Domestic BeersUS$4.00

Select Local DraftsUS$5.00

House MargaritaUS$5.00