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Hours
Sun
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Mon
11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tue
11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wed
11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thu
11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Fri
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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RJ's BBQ Shack has earned its place among the Kansas City BBQ greats. Established in 2003, we have earned recognition and respect not only from our Kansas City patrons but also from a regional and national audience with our award winning rubs and sauces!
CUISINES
American, Barbecue
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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4.5
175 reviews
Excellent
86
Very good
66
Average
15
Poor
4
Terrible
4
candace
6 contributions
Sept 2019 • none
always clean and accomadting great bacon and gumbo. the brisket is there best meat just wish they still made the crabcakes they were r fav but the corn fritters and fried portabellas r good too. owners r nice hard working people who support local music scene with great patio area not sure if open now cuz of pandemic but its a nice patio to eat at and listen too live music
Written 7 June 2020
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KDubBethelHeights_AR
Springdale436 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Chose RJ’s while in town for a day and was not disappointed. The jalapeño sausage appetizer is a must. It was flavorful without being over jalapeno-y. Perfect amount of heat and spice. We ordered a 2 meat plate with fries and it came with ribs and brisket. And a pulled pork sandwich with fries. Everything was tender and delicious. They have four very good sauces to choose from. Hot sauce, Habanero, Southern and Original. Usually I’m only love one sauce but all of these were very good. The brisket was so tender! We also ordered a slab of ribs to go along with beans, Mac and cheese and potato salad. The potato salad was excellent. Service was good and we will definitely head back to RJ’s when we are in town again.
Written 2 February 2020
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lowens311
Kansas City631 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
We stopped here for takeout and enjoyed the really big rib and meat platter. The brisket was good, but the ribs were my fave. The sliced chicken was ok but I’d rather have tried on the bone beef burnt ends, beans and Mac and cheese were good. The fries were yummy. Friendly service.
Written 20 August 2020
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Alice
1 contribution
May 2021 • couples
I love RJ's BBQ. However, for the first time they made us felt unwelcomed.
My husband went in to order food to-go while i waited outside because we had our dogs. (Plus lobby was closed and the place was about to close in an hour).
15mins later, I had to use the restroom, so my husband and I swapped places. After coming back from the restroom, I saw a few bags sitting on the counter, so i simply asked if our food was ready.
The cashier asked the cook, and he shouts out "Dang, I just got the order, they need to wait!"
Even the cashier was shocked and told him I just got there and he didn't have to be so rude!
So sad, because that BBQ was one of my favorites.
Written 24 May 2021
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kenny c
Kentucky20 contributions
Apr 2023 • family
Hidden gem in Mission, Kansas! This was our first experience with Kansas City BBQ & it was delicious. We got the burnt ends (we chose pork belly), mac&cheese, yummy fresh fries (they tasted like beer battered but idk), we mixed the hot bbq sauce & mild sauce to dip our fries and meat in. 😋We also had Bison empanadas with chipotle sauce to dip in, Texas toast, pulled pork, brisket, & potato salad. Toast was fresh & fine. The bbq was very good, as well as the sides. This Kentucky girl also approved of the delicious sweet tea! RJ’s is nothing fancy but it is clean & super cute with Kansas sports & memorabilia. Our server was wonderful & the atmosphere was that of a nice local fun family restaurant w/a hint of a pub feel. Loved it! Thank you from your new Ky friends!
Written 1 April 2023
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8675309bergman
Kansas City555 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
Party of 5 ate here last Saturday night around 8 p.m. Not a super big place. Good service and barbeque. Ordered the burnt ends appetizer - fantastic. Everyone loved their BBQ - wings, pulled pork, mac n cheese were our favorites. We liked they had a bar too. Lots of take-out happening while we were there – always a good sign.
We definitely would put this in our top five favorites for BBQ in KC, if not even higher.
Written 31 July 2022
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SClapper44
Wahiawa170 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
The almost 5 stars got me here, and all I can say is some people lied! Food wasn’t terrible but definitely not 4.5 stars worthy. We got the nachos, 2 meats meal, and shredded brisket sandwich. Taste buds did not have a party that’s for sure.
Written 22 February 2023
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Carl S
Anchorage174 contributions
Nov 2024 • family
Recommended by a couple standing in line at another barbq place that was just about out of food. It’s a little off the beaten track from where we were staying near the airport but great once we stepped in. Friendly staff and great food. Some of the best hot barbq sauce. Bought some to go. I got the brisket & burnt ends, with corn fritters. They serve their fritters with ranch dressing. Just a little different from our fritters with honey butter back home in Alaska. 😂 Still good. Great service from our waitstaff. We recommend it if you’re in that area.
Written 20 November 2024
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NorthStar03459818258
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • couples
I ordered the 1/2 Smoked Chicken and Cheesy Cornbake😋😋😋😋 OMG THIS IS SOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!
Service here is sooo friendly.
Written 11 October 2024
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Jimbear
Fenton4393 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
We were in the area yesterday and searching for lunch when we found RJ's, using TA. It was a very good find. Nothing fancy but just very good eats. We ordered the half slab of ribs platter for $18 and chose their corn casserole as our side. We also chose their BBQ Shrimp app for $10.
Summary. Service was attentive and friendly. Ribs were meaty and tasted VG. BBQ sauces were just okay. Shrimp sauce was VG but shrimp were a little small and rubbery. We left full but undecided on whether we'd return, if in the area.
Written 1 September 2023
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Duane Whorton
4 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
Apparently $10 cover change on weekends which they tell you about as you’re leaving not when you arrive. Unbelievable !!
Written 16 July 2023
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Galeda
Kansas City433 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
What a GREAT lunch! Five of us stopped in at RJ's today and had a truly marvelous meal!
Sherry was covering both hostess and server duties and despite the many demands on her time, she took our orders and brought our meals out quickly. She helped each of us with menu questions, managed all our selections, and did everything with a smile.
The food was all INCREDIBLY tasty! I had the po' boy sandwich with pulled pork and coleslaw, and the flavors melded beautifully--augmented by their delicious sauce. My side of sweet potato fries were perfectly done--golden brown outside, soft inside, and not at all greasy. My friends who ordered those items agreed. Other items ordered were the barbeque chicken sandwich, macaroni and cheese, and regular fries, and they all received two thumbs up from my dining companions.
The prices are excellent and the portions are just right. The décor is down-home casual and very inviting. And the music selection is popular tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s. What's not to like?!
I can't believe I haven't visited RJ's before today! I am DEFINITELY coming back!
Written 8 November 2021
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Callie S
12 contributions
Jun 2021 • family
Probably the best bbq chicken I’ve ever had as it was pulled (personal preference) and SO tender.
Onion Rings & Corn Fritters were fried to perfection
Bison Empanadas super flaky
Cheesy corn bake was delicious
Written 19 June 2021
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John "Captain" Lair
Shawnee703 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
Eat at this place often. They have great specials and great happy hour specials. It's a hidden gem and I think the barbecue is one of the best in the city.
Written 27 January 2020
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Phil P
Overland Park242 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
had an excellent lunch with friends during Christmas season. Service was very good as was the brisket. However the french fries were excellent.
Written 3 January 2020
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