B.B.s Lawnside BBQ

1205 E 85th St, Kansas City, MO 64131, United States
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Review №1

Yummy pulled pork sliders and nachos. Drinks were very slow in coming — we were a big group but they knew we were coming. Sat out on the deck. Live music great. Bartender needs to find his happy place.

An
Review №2

How did we not know this was here?! What a cool find! If you live in Brookside or Waldo or any of the surrounding areas give this place a shot! We enjoyed the gumbo and the burnt and sandwich. Don’t get the gumbo if you’re hungry though. Although delicious, it was a kinda chintzy. Tiny little bowl for the price…

pa
Review №3

The BBQ is the real deal. The sauces are all great! The cole slaw isnt ruined with mayo, its good too. They dont short you on portions so its a good value.Live blues music when I went. Too loud inside but perfect on the outdoor patio, equipped with cooling misters for hot days.

DA
Review №4

BB’s Lawnside is an underrated KC BBQ restaurant.I enjoyed their pulled pork sandwich with skillet fries and cornbread. Great Sweet BBQ sauce.The cornbread was sweet. My only criticism is they don’t have their cornbread listed on their menu as a side item. I wouldn’t have know they served cornbread if I didn’t see it with the soups.Plenty of places to sit. I just prefer to go during lunch when they are not having bands playing.

Da
Review №5

Hand breafed steak fries were a different tasty side. Mango Habanrro bbq sauce was really good. House sauce was runny and.not alot of flavor. Burnt Ends, Sausage and Ribs were all tasty with a good flavor.

Ka
Review №6

We drove over 3 hours just to experience this BBQ and it was worth every minute! Best ribs I’ve ever had! The environment was so friendly and welcoming, the entertainment was a breath of fresh air for anyone who enjoys blues

ku
Review №7

I love listening to 101 The Fox on Sunday nights for their blues night. They often advertise for B.B.s Lawnside BBQ during that time, so we finally decided to go check it out. I dont know why it took us so long to do so, but were so glad we finally did!My entire family really liked it!! Even my children who are sensitive to loud places liked it!We sat on the deck, which was less stimulating for the kids. Its a great option for a special needs family to have.The food was simply AMAZING. When people talk about how great KC BBQ is, the same usual names get tossed around, but sadly, BBs doesnt get mentioned as much as it should. Im going to start bringing out of town friends here so they can spread the word, too.I highly, highly recommend this place! Its my new favorite! ❤️

Ti
Review №8

Soooo...on Saturdays they have Jam Sessions where you can enjoy a live band. Came for the first time to see my friends perform and enjoy the food. Welllll, unfortunately the server, Victoria was EXTREMELY inattentive throughout the entire visit. I had to walk to the bar to get another drink as she continued to walk by to other tables. The bartender was kind and made sure she came by but she clearly had an attitude. This isnt a good thing for a first visit. Plus, my friends also said shes terrible when they got her before. Wow! Would have loved to enjoy more food but due to her lack of attentiveness, or concern, it wasnt possible. I did get to order some onion rings which were good, wanted to order something else but she never came back to check. I went on ahead and asked for my check when I was finally able to get her attention. Clearly, she wanted us to leave. I wrote her a note cause her service was awful! As Im leaving she FOLLOWS ME OUTSIDE! REALLY?! Asked if their was a problem with the service? For real?!? Girl!! I told her the deal she says no I didnt ignore you. Ummmm, sooo going to the bar to get your own drink is standard practice? Thought that was for people seated at the bar??? Aint no way Im ever, never going back here.

J
Review №9

Great food. Great atmosphere. Cool people. Great band on Friday night. I was digging the whole vibe. Service was a little slow but not bad. Highly recommend the place!

Ap
Review №10

The BBQ was great, we however didnt care much for their sauces. We ordered a platter, cant remember the name, that feeds 2, and comes with 2 sides. Chicken wings and I added the burnt ends to the platter, OMG they were AMAZING!! Also if you prefer to sauce your own BBQ the platter came with sauce over the meat, just FYI. Overall great experience and will return!

Tr
Review №11

We stopped in prior to closing and it was great. People were friendly, staff were very cool and the music was great. Definitely will be back Great Date night experience

Ju
Review №12

Do you like the blu3s? Do you want to meet your future mother in law who looks like you in the future if you bought a Harley rn? Ya wanna relax? Kc at its FINEST.Theres no lawn BTW but who cares

Ou
Review №13

Let me start off by saying they broke the unspoken cardinal bbq rule. *Never pre-sauce your product*. The meat should be able to stand on its own without sauce, makes you suspect when it comes pre-sauced… The ribs were poorly cooked (did NOT fall off the bone), brisket was thinly cut and bland. The burnt ends were not very ‘burnt’ and too chunky. I Recommend sides of beans and skillet fries. Table side BBQ sauces were really nothing special. Pricing to quality/quantity was average. Not the worst or best bbq I have had, just average. As always, Tell’em OuttaTownTony sent you via Google Reviews!

An
Review №14

I have a customer close by whom likes it. I have an expense account so whatever. I had the brisket once and ribs once. Not terrible but I wouldnt spend my own money on it. If youre a KC history buff its a cool place. The boss of south KC owned the joint 70s / 80s when it was Austin City Limits. He had an office in back.

Ja
Review №15

My only complaint is that I am unable to leave enough stars. I am actually writing this as I am sitting here still eating. I am enjoying what is probably the best BBQ of my life, and when I look around, I see happy faces, great service, and people head bobbing to the live music. The food alone is worth 5 stars. The service is 5 star as well. And the atmosphere is something that is nearly impossible to recreate. So the fact that I am only able to give them 5 stars is a shame. I live 4 hours away, but I will be back.

Ly
Review №16

Forever grateful to the person who recommended this spot. If you like watching musicians who LOVE what they do and infectious energy, check out Mama Ray’s Jam Session on Saturdays from 2-5pm. The food is tasty, the drinks are good (not a giant selection but who needs it when you’re having so much fun, and the service is great once you catch one.

Se
Review №17

This place is awesome. I had the burnt end dinner and it was absolutely phenomenal. The service was great. The atmosphere is awesome as well. They have live blues bands playing here all the time. The place was packed when we went and the food was the reason why.

au
Review №18

What a family, friendly atmosphere with fantastic food, people, and talented musicians! It was my first time and I cannot wait to go back! I enjoyed the burnt end Sammie with fries and Cole slaw and it was delish! I ate almost every bite 🤪 service was fantastic, wish I remembered her name! She had beautiful tattoos and was sooooo incredibly kind. 100 million percent recommended for an adventure time out with friends/ families /lovers!

Jo
Review №19

The optimal choice for savoring barbeque with a side of entertainment is the BBQ establishment that features a live band performance every Friday night. During my visit, I indulged in the delectable Burnt Ends platter complemented by a refreshing glass of iced tea.

Da
Review №20

It had been a while since I had been to B.B.s, so I was super excited to get out here again and bring my wife, who had never been. The place was exactly as I remembered it from 10 to 15 years ago, except the deck out front looked new and was enclosed with plastic walls and a roof for the winter. Greeted at the door by staff with a smile as it was held open for us. Open mic with a live band was playing, and the main room inside was packed, so we sat on the deck, which was warm and comfy thanks to the many heaters doing their job! Were quickly met by a waitress and a huge smile. Great service the entire time we were there. The BBQ also seemed to smell and taste just like I remembered and still very tasty! Brisket sliced thin, deli style for sandwiches was just fine on its own, and how I prefer to eat brisket. Sausage, ribs, and burnt ends were all good, with a few different sauces available if you wish. Baked beans are sweet and a little unique, and the huge potato wedge fries were hot, crispy and delicious. Tasty BBQ, beer and live blues with a crowd make for a fantastic time! Do yourself a favor and go visit B.B.s, one of Kansas Citys all-time classic BBQ joints.

ni
Review №21

It was decent. Peach bbq sauce and jalapeño taco sauce was interesting. Meat was kinda dry. Pulled pork was okay.

Ma
Review №22

My husband and I went on a Saturday evening. Multiple people were double parked in the lot, making several empty spaces unusable. The hostess at the door was impeccable- very friendly and informative. Seating in the patio was a bit awkward for a party of 2. There was a $7 cover charge per person, which seemed pricey. I had the mango margarita and the jalapeño infused tequila really kicked you right in the tonsils. I ordered the Big Walter sandwich, which is supposed to have multiple meats, but was just sausage and pulled pork with two small chunks of burnt ends and maybe a quarter sized amount of the sliced meat (turkey?). The meats were all cold when the food arrived. I got a side of green beans, which was $5 (sandwiches do not come with sides) and piping hot but, sadly, lacking salt. The BBQ sauces on table were watery and left to us to determine what they were. My husband got the burnt end dinner, which was bland. The pit beans were scorching hot and had an overpowering ginger taste. The huge breaded potato wedges were very starchy in the middle, like cold fries that have been reheated. The music wasnt too loud on the patio, which was nice. The waitress was professional and attentive.

Ta
Review №23

Sat myself as instructed then waited for over 10 minutes to be acknowledged by staff while one stood idly scrolling on his phone and the other walked past me to go outside and smoke a cigarette and chat. Food was overpriced for quantity and quality. I ordered the burnt ends dinner. The meat was the only good thing and it was still mediocre. Skillet fries were flavorless and several of them burnt. Coleslaw also subpar and no flavor. Server sat in booth with me several times to share stories.

Ti
Review №24

I got the BBQ nachos. Not pictured. 1 bowl of gumbo. They left my roll out. 1 burnt end meal. Bread pudding. Food was delicious. I loved the 3 different sauces they included. It was ready when I got there and they brought it out to me. All my life Ive grown up in KC and passed by this place. Even lived near here. Never tried it. I definitely will dine in for the experience.I love that they let me put my nachos together so they wouldnt be soggy. The bread pudding is the best in KC. That Bourbon sauce

Pe
Review №25

On a scale of 5 stars... this place gets 10. It is truly one of my favorite places to eat in the country!

Me
Review №26

Well start with the good. The BBQ sundae was amazing. I was a little disappointed it was served in a plastic cup instead of a mason jar (like advertised) and there wasnt a lot of pulled pork. The pulled pork sandwich was really good and so were the BBQ sauces. Kids chicken strips were huge and really good! As for the fries, they were dried out and barely warm by the time we got them...which was an hour to get our food. And ended up getting the wrong sides. Server was great and apologetic, but thats only half the experience. The musicians were amazing, but the music was WAY too loud. Side note. I wouldnt order a soda unless youre ready to pay FIVE dollars for one. 😳

Ad
Review №27

A good local blues band was finishing their set when we arrived. We enjoyed the ribs and the brisket the best. The prices were good, and the food was amazing. If you love blues, barbecue, and/or Kansas City, this is the place to go.

Sa
Review №28

Let’s start out by saying if I could give this place 100 stars I would! My friends and I came to Kansas City on a road trip and were blown away by the amazing food and hospitality of the staff here. Our waitress, Sheila, was incredibly kind and gave us recommendations on all of the food we needed to try at BB’s. We all split the king’s combo with the pulled pork, smoked sausage, and pork ribs that were all so tender and flavorful. Thanks to Sheila we discovered that the perfect combination was the mild BBQ sauce together with the peach habanero sauce. We found it really touching that the chef came out to talk with us while we ate. Sheila came to check on us often and when we were finished, she recommended us the fried bread pudding which is now easily one of my favorite desserts I’ve ever had. We packed all of the leftovers up because we didn’t want to waste a bite of any of the platter and even ate the leftovers again for dinner because we loved the food so much. I can’t thank the staff here enough for making us all feel at home and giving us the best Kansas City BBQ experience we could’ve asked for:)

Sc
Review №29

This place has some of the best BBQ Kansas City has to offer. I was there during lunch which is before their live blues is playing, but I understand they have some of the best in the business.I had an off menu item, the grilled cheese and brisket sandwich. Loads of meat were falling out of this sandwich. The brisket was perfect, with great texture, moisture and flavor. Their sauce is made in house and is sweet and spicy without being too much of either.Portions are large, food is amazing, customer service was great and the price is nice.If you are in the area, make time for this restaurant, you wont be disappointed!

Ry
Review №30

We had a large group, phoned ahead a few weeks earlier. There was a bit of a mixup with seating, but they eventually figured it all out and accommodated us all. Food was really good, and what you would expect from a place like this. Authentic, smoked deliciousness! The live music was great, but be warned- they play the blues LOUD and proud! Recommend sitting on the outside deck if you want to converse with your party at any length. Truly a unique local gem in Kansas City, I look forward to visiting again!

He
Review №31

Ive been dying to go here for years and just never seemed to make it that far south. Finally, I was in the area and was able to pop in. I sampled a little bit of everything.Ribs - excellent, moist didnt need any sauce added to it.Sausage - great flavor and had a decent spicy kick to itTurkey - it had great flavor, but I wished it had been chunks of turkey rather than sliced.Burnt ends - these were huge and meaty, a little on the dry side. But they great flavor.Beans - hands down some of the best beans I have ever had, smokey, saucey, sweet, and a little kick of spice.Fries - these were so unique. They were like giant tater wedges that had a unique batter on them and fried.Onion rings - HUGE and crispyGumbo - out of all of that food, this was my absolute favorite (partly because Im allergic to shellfish, and this didnt have any in it 🥳)Highly recommend stopping in.

Fe
Review №32

Is this the best BBQ in KC? Probably not. But, its still very good and the live blues/jazz are the best. Such a great atmosphere. Bring a date here gentleman. Shell love it. The people that give this place negative reviews are just unhappy people. The haters are just unhappy never satisfied people. If the girl says it sucks, then dump her

Ki
Review №33

OK no judging but I had already eaten half my smoked Italian sausage sandwich & skillet fries by the time I realized I hadnt taken a pic of my food. Although the sandwich wasnt prepared the way I was expecting everything was still good. The hurricane that I ordered w/o a lot of liquor was a nice addition to my meal. But the fried bread pudding that I ordered to go was also amazing. My waitress was super nice & so were some of the other staff members that I encountered. Even ran into an old coworker there. Just an all around great evening there.

Pe
Review №34

Ive been three times. The first was with friends as i has just moved to the area and I live nearby. Had the Bar-B-Q Sundae and had no complaints.The second time was with a business friend and we wanted to talk a bit, which we able to, until the band stated up.Kinda a hard to do when the band fires up, but hey its Blues and BBQ. Ordered the Brisket Chili and was impressed.What did not impress me was paying a cover fee that was unexpected for the 5 minutes we stayed after the band began and was unable to enjoy much music as we had to leave in order to talk. Again, Blues and BBQ so thats my fault. The server was the bartender an as it was very early afternoon, did a great job.On my recent experience, I ordered a pickup order and the service was great. The BBQ however was unacceptable. Ive never had tougher or drier brisket. The Turkey was not dry, but was a processed style of deli meat. Edible but not up to par with the competitors. Not even close.Unless having a cocktail while listening to the live music,Ill hit Q39, Meat Mitch or Jack Stack in the future.

Co
Review №35

Love coming to see live blues bands here! Normally it is very crowded, it was raining so it wasnt very crowded at all. Service was a little slow & what I ordered to eat wasnt great, just mediocre. GREAT ATMOSPHERE though! If youve never been, you should go! Ive been coming here since 1995.

ti
Review №36

This was our first time here for Restuarant Week. Awesome meal and service. Well worth going to.

Va
Review №37

We know the food is great from previous visits, but this time we couldnt get waited on. They were hosting a high-school reunion, so were super busy, but we sat for 30 minutes, asked multiple people, multiple times, if we could place our order. We were told that we were in the bartenders section, but the bartender wasnt there, there was no place else to sit. It was not a good way to treat anybody. We will probably go back again, next time were in town, but it was very disappointing. We left without ever getting to order, very disappointing.

Je
Review №38

This was our second visit. Excellent food, superb service and the best atmosphere. We even took beef brisket and chicken to go! Mike was fun, knowledgeable and willing to run the stairs to find a t-shirt. Cant wait to go back!

Cl
Review №39

I love how down to earth the staff is. Friendly responsive, worth coming to dine. Well seasoned good portions for the price.

Sa
Review №40

Our first and last time here wish we would have gone somewhere else. Save yourself the time and headache i wish we would have. Sat down and atleast 3 servers passed us didnt even look our way or say hello. When we finally got service the bartender made my drink wrong and when she asked him to remake it he said no he would come talk to the table. The bald headed bartender decides to come over to our table and intimidate us and I say its fine no worries. Ive never had any issues like this before as normal people just remake the drink and move on. After seeing him yell at the girl I said you know what remake my drink. It was terrible with barley any alcohol and just tasted like mix. Fast forward to our meals. The burnt ends tasted like your grandmas pot roast. We asked the manager about it she said she would comp it but never did. We were just looking for some good blues and bbq but this place is terrible. Also dont try the wedges came out half done and tasted funny.

th
Review №41

The real Deal. Great food , Great Music. All you need a great company. Service took a while, but worth it!

Ji
Review №42

The food was great and the Saturday Open jam at 2:00 pm was fantastic. Really fun Blues music. Mama Ray(spelling?) was the best.

SG
Review №43

Found this place on our way through as a recommendation from some guys at Kissick Construction. We were greeted promptly by Liz. When we were ready to order her menu item advice was spot on with the BB Kings Combo. (Plenty of food for 2) All of the staff was friendly and the cooks definitely put in the effort and passion into the food. After the main meal Liz came by to offer dessert. Deep fried bread pudding. For those who have never had it, it is a must try. You will not be disappointed. Liz was very attentive and had a great attitude making for a great fun experience. Thank you Liz and cooks for a great first impression. Will definitely be back on our way through again.

Ky
Review №44

I was here about 10 years ago or so and it was so good I had to bring my girlfriend back to try it. We drove from Minnesota for one night in KC to get bbq and those wings from BB’s Lawnside and it lived up to everything I remembered it being. My girlfriend still talks about the food especially the wings and the pit beans and we will be coming back every couple of years.

Jo
Review №45

I parked and loved the dive look of this restaurant. I ran into the live band members on my way in, so I was excited for some live music with my BBQ. I told the bartender that it was my first time when I ordered my beer. He was fairly busy, but it take about 10 minutes for him to get my drink order. I was never offered water, not given even a chance to ask for it. I ordered jalapeño, cheddar sausage and pulled pork, with a side of pit beans and gumbo. Food came out in reasonable time. Portion size was generous, beer options were also plentiful and interesting. I found all of the food quite good, pulled pork was tender, sausage was tasty with a nice amount of heat. The gumbo was a drier style, but was very good, with a nice amount of meat. Beans were more sweet, but there was a good kick after the fact. Overall, the food was very good.Sadly, the bartender was inattentive and almost seemed like he didnt like me, for no apparent reason. I asked him about wifi and he said it would be a minute. That was understandable as he was still fairly busy. But after about 10 minutes, I asked another employee, who quickly got me what I asked for. When the food was dropped, the bartender again gave me no opportunity to ask for water and I had to get up and grab the BBQ sauces, instead of time bringing them to me. By the time he returned to check on how I was enjoying my food, I had had enough and asked for a to go box. I still had to ask for my check which took another 4, 5 minutes, even thiugh he was on his phone texting, at this point.Maybe he was just having a bad day, and with the very good food quality, I would still recommend this place. I would just say not to sit at the bar, so that you might get more attentive service!

Wi
Review №46

Neat atmosphere. Lots of atmosphere. Great ribs. Great burnt ends. Also had some smoked catfish. Very good if you like catfish. Cheap cold beer. Highly recommend the Jambalaya.

Ma
Review №47

Great food! Excellent service! Awesome atmosphere! Top shelf BBQ. Been all over KC and tried many. This spot is at the top of my list! Have the bloody mary!! Also some great gluten free options for my celiac son! Cant believe I havent come here sooner.

Jo
Review №48

Amazing food. Live music and cold beer. What else do you need. Food is just amazing. I can only nit pick because I like skinny cut fries and they have thick, also I like fatty brisket and its lean here. 10/10 coming back. Double check the live music because there is a cover charge to eat when the band is here.

Ja
Review №49

Great atmosphere and service. Got the brisket, burnt ends, ribs, and pulled pork. It was all quite dry. Wouldn’t splurge on the food again but would be back for the music and drinks! Pit beans were by far the best item on the menu

Pa
Review №50

This was a cool BBQ place recommended to us by a local while we were standing in line at another BBQ joint. The live music was awesome and the place was packed. The food was really good.

Sa
Review №51

Love the deck and live music! good bbq, even better atmosphere

Bl
Review №52

What amazing service! Very fast service, had my food within five minutes of ordering. Trevor is the best! They said the burnt ends were their best item on the menu, honestly though Ive had better burnt ends at a couple different local BBQ places. The beans were delicious and the fries were very good as well. But the bread pudding was the best bread pudding I have ever had in my life, the perfect combination of soft and chewy and melt in your mouth with raisins.

Ji
Review №53

Had a blast on Saturday night. The band was amazing and the food was great. The pigs they got the ribs from must have been huge! They were amazing. I tried the Boudin balls which were excellent. My sides were the pit beans and potato salad. Rock solid potato salad. Just what you expect for potato salad. The beans were great. Firm and tasty.The ribs were great. They were tender but still stuck to the bone. Maybe a little too much pull for me, but they were filling.

Lo
Review №54

Havent had a bad experience yet. Stopped in for a late lunch at an off peak time. Service was fast and the food was superb. My husband commented that his sandwich may have been the best BBQ sandwich hed ever had. I had the rib plate and it was excellent. Our server was personable and attentive.

Mi
Review №55

We had to choose one KC BBQ place and this was convenient.The burnt ends at salt lick in TX are better...these are very solid.The ribs are absolute perfection.The atmosphere is 2nd to none.Highly recommend BBs!

Sa
Review №56

We got really lucky. This spot was less than 10 min from where we were staying and they had LIVE music. Got the half slab dinner and could barely finish. The smoked catfish was so tender

Ju
Review №57

The bread pudding was delicious, but pricey. My to-go order didnt take long to prepare, friendly service. Great atmosphere and I believe they have entertainment Friday night. The brisket was the best for me but I didnt care for the beans. Lots of parking and it looks like they can handle large groups. Sauce is sweet and tangy and a little thin/runny.

No
Review №58

BBQ was good but not really in the top tier of KC. BBQ sauce was like water. Much better places to grab some q in town. Oh and $5.50 for an iced tea was ridiculous

Ca
Review №59

The real deal..deeelicious! Great folks! There during day so didnt get to hear any bands but am sure this would be the spot for barbecue and the Blues. Will be back next visit to KC!

El
Review №60

We ordered chicken, 1 half datk 1 half white, ribs, and a pound of sliced brisket. Absolutely delicious! And prices were geeat! Especially when considering how everything has gone up, I would highly recommend doing taje out here!

Ja
Review №61

Visiting from Texas and ate here tonight with family. You could tell be the smell in the parking lot that the food was going to be good. I had the burnt ends plate. Best burnt ends I’ve had! The beans were very flavorful as well. Place was very busy but the wait wasn’t too bad. Great place for BBQ.

Je
Review №62

Second year in a row we’ve stopped in on our way to an enduro dirt track race in Iowa from Texas, this time we brought the race team! I talked up the BBQ months in advance and didn’t disappoint at all! Everyone loved it! Can’t wait for the next visit!

Ka
Review №63

Wonderful, finger licking good as always! We have been coming here a long time & cant get enough of the great food which you smell as soon as you arrive! We love the Cajun shack style building & vibe & the nightly live blues music is amazing! Perfect food & atmosphere to sit or dance a few hours & enjoy!

Na
Review №64

We are from out of town and had never been in before and I am glad we stopped. The Onion Rings and Louisiana Balls appetizers were fantastic. The burnt ends were some of the best BBQ I have ever had. I couldnt ask for anything better! The service was perfect. I would definitely come back here if we were ever around.

Je
Review №65

Loved the food and atmosphere. We were there Friday night. The only issue we had is we had to keep getting up and getting are own drinks the waitress was not great on checking on us

Ch
Review №66

My wife and I were in town for the weekend and decided to try somewhere new. We were not disappointed!I tried The Big Walter sandwich which was various meats chopped up in a thin coating of sauce. Delicious. I had a side of potato salad and some chili (which was delicious when I tasted it, but was too full to eat it at that time).My wife had a pulled pork and brisket combo sandwich with a side of battered fries. Also tasty!We agreed this wasnt our favorite barbecue in the city, but it was really good and we will definitely be back.

Ni
Review №67

Pulled pork sandwich was excellent. Nice beer selection. Saw live music on a Saturday and it was a wonderful time. Exactly what I love about BBQ - would highly recommend this place to anyone.

N
Review №68

Pros:1) “Skillet Fries” were hot and tasty (mostly) and at a good price point ($2.75) for the quantity received2) The sliced brisket we were given was sliced super thin, which was interesting and a fun departure from normal. However, they might have just misunderstood what our request for “very lean meat” was3) Prices for mostly everything we’re about perfectCons:1) Barbeque sundae had somewhere between cold and room-temp meat - pretty much ruins the whole thing, and I recommend not getting it at all2) The building and parking lot were very run-down3) Service was a bit slow, though that’s probably due to the limited staff they seem to have4) Onion rings were tasty (especially the batter) but not worth the money (came out to over $1 per onion ring)

Br
Review №69

Wow! So much good food! We got the boudin balls for an appetizer. The nachos are huge, the sandwiches are huge, the combo plate is huge, and everything is delicious!

Cu
Review №70

Took a visit to BBs today (6/20/23) and cannot understand how anyone does not rate this place 5 stars.First I will start with the service. Our waitress (for privacy I did not ask to disclose her name therefore I will not) greated us hello my people. She is a genuine southern gem. Makes you feel at home the moment you walk in. Because I was so enamored with the place a pit / kitchen tour was offered. Cant turn down a kitchen tour.Second the Food. We shared everything. We got a cup of gumbo, a cup of jambalaya, the ribs plate with burnt ends, pit beans, and battered fries. Let me tell you this place stacks up to any BBQ joint in America. That 60 year old pit puts out amazing flavors from the Burnt Ends Ribs, to the Pit Beans. Stop by and give them a try when youre in Kansas City to watch the Chiefs or Royals

Bo
Review №71

Bringing great BBQ to hungry Kansas City blues music fans for over 30 years. Totally casual atmosphere and live music venue sure to please all the blues music fans within an ear shot! Easy to find with plenty of free parking. I had the pulled pork sandwich and my wife ordered the chips and cheese dip and our friends ordered the ribs and burnt ends. No complaints, really tasty bbq I belive has actually improved over the years. If you enjoy Blues and BBQ dont miss BBs Lawnside its a memorable place.

Ry
Review №72

Get the pulled pork sandwich and fried bread pudding.

Ed
Review №73

Delicious food! Burnt ends were amazing! They didn’t need sauce but, I decided to try their spicy peach and it was incredible!

An
Review №74

Have lived down the road a couple months but a Chicago visitor finally got us to stop in. We ordered the tacos, burnt ends, ribs, and the rib snack. It was ALL delicious. Especially loved the side of bbq beans. And it smelled so mindblowingly delectable my normally pristinely-behaved service dog kept popping up to see if he was ever going to get a taste. Bowie Approved! Thank you, Ashly!

J
Review №75

I loves places with character. Even tho my family has lived in area since early 50s. Never been. It was like going back to the church you grew up in, a sense that things are the same, with people that give you a warm smile. And even had live music at 2p ! Waitress was a pro. You ordered what she wanted you to order. Not pushy, think Mom giving you medicine with a smile. This medicine was tasty for the soul. Ribs, sliced brisket, sausage, burnt ends. Like church there is always that uncomfortable moment- the sauce. I’m not a believer. Maybe its acquired taste, but KC is the sauce capital, ask my TX friends who think it’s blasphemy. Well this sauce boarders on back sliding with a weird spice. Anyone name it? Band was a added atmosphere and these players were KC blues tight. Great experience. Amen! Rib model pictured approved of ribs.

Ho
Review №76

Fun Friday night for live music and barbecue! It was packed and loud (there were at least 3 birthday celebrations going on, plus KC Restaurant Week, so Im sure it was extra crazy) and had to squeeze in to find a seat, then wait on service because it was so busy — BUT everyone, from the staff at the door to the staff waiting tables to the fellow customers at our communal table were kind and welcoming.I was glad to have ear plugs to buffer the loud music and din of the crowd, but it was still hard to carry a conversation with folks at the table. It was a pretty full house, so I didnt venture from our table once we wedged into seats in the middle of the room. A few more daring souls managed to eek out dance floor space near the band.The BBs King Combo Platter for KCRW said it served 2-3, but I think we could have fed 4-5 after adding onion rings and bread pudding. We had pork ribs, smoked turkey, sliced sausage, burnt ends, green beans, skillet fries, and white bread—everything very tender and good with the sweet-spicy BBQ sauces. We boxed up leftovers for another meal!

Ju
Review №77

My brother ate here a year ago and gave a positive review on the meatloaf. Its good. The spicy peach sauce is my favorite. The waitress says its jalepeno peach cuz haberneros got too expensive. Potato salad is very good!!! Slaw is very tasty vinegar and sugar and spice and everything nice! Love the atmosphere. Cool posters all over bathroom walls and good music. Cool covered patio deck area as well. Give it a try.

Ma
Review №78

I was amazed by the portion size. They must have put enough pulled pork for three sandwiches! Definitely a good value, worth every penny and then some 😊

La
Review №79

Good BBQ. Ordered the BBQ Sundae and Burnt end dinner. The Sunday was tasty, tender pulled pork with a lot of flavor. Creamy slaw and ok beans. The pickle was really good. The burnt ends had good flavor and enjoyed the crispy potatoes.Just not sure about the cleanliness? Looking around, chairs other items thrown in a corner. Men’s bathroom - not so clean. Makes me hesitant to eat here again. I realize the atmosphere is eclectic, nothing fancy, but feel surroundings, cleanliness are reflective of a kitchen.

Sh
Review №80

Service very poor. Food not very good, and extremely expensive. We did not have drinks other than water. Bill for pork san dwich and half slab plus 2 small sides 40.00. Seven dollar cover charge for blues band so loud it hurt your ears. No way could you have a conversation or actually enjoy the band.

Ca
Review №81

Had the fried shrimp w/an order of coated fries. For the price, the shrimp should have come w/fries. The shrimp was heavily coated and very greasy! The coated fries were just down right bad. Music Into the Gray, was good!

Me
Review №82

Great bbq spot. Service was great! I love the environment and mixture of bbq and blues/jazz! My only complaint is there was no music. I understand you can’t have live music all the time but even some good jazz/blues playing in the background would be better than silence:) just a friendly suggestion! Love the place and would recommend!

Al
Review №83

Fall off the bone ribs and sauce choices were great.

Ca
Review №84

Not a bad location for some BBQ. They tend to have live music so that is either good or bad depending on what you are looking for. The portions are large so definitely bring your appetite. The different sauces that adorned the table were mild, spicy and a peach variety. The peach I didn’t care for but it seemed to be popular among other patrons. Overall a decent location that’s not your “chain” joints that are all over the city.

Ed
Review №85

BbQ was excellent. Service had challenges but pulled it off (shift change caused). Hot day. The music venue was good.

R
Review №86

My wife and I had lunch there yesterday. I dont know how this place gets such good reviews. First off, the sauce is God awful. It tastes like burnt tomato soup. Ive had barbecue all over the United States, and this is the worst sauce Ive ever had. The burnt ends were pre-sauced, should never pre-sauce your product. It should be delicious all on its own. The burn ends are not burnt ends, theyre chopped up roast. The brisket is sliced way for thin, so it dries out. The potatoes were okay. The baked beans tasted just like the sauce. Terrible. Better off going to Jack Stack. They have real burnt ends.

Je
Review №87

We had the best time here. Go layer in the afternoon to hear the music, they have regulars that get up and sing with the band. The BBQ was excellent, dont let the outside of the building discourage you. It is family style seating.

Pa
Review №88

I ordered two sandwiches I I’m eating my sandwich my niece was eating hers and we found mold on her bread so I stop mid eating mine spit it out throw it I. The trash and called the place for the refund and said the can only refund the one with the mold on it even tho we both consumed the product they obviously don’t care about feeding customers molded food

M
Review №89

Still terrific. New ownership (who worked for the previous owners for two decades) is keeping things tight and doing some really exciting new things. BIG new deck space with TVs and heaters. Garage style doors on the front that can roll up when the weathers nice. Sounds like theyll be bringing in some new music here and there. Food is still great - pulled pork and ribs are my faves, along with the gumbo and jambalaya. A Kansas City institution!

Ca
Review №90

I finally ate here. It was delicious 🤤. I really enjoyed the food. I ordered a 1/2 chicken 1lb of turkey pit beans, green beans, deep fried potatoe wedges. Billy one of the owners helped me as soon as he saw me looking brand new. He answered all my questions and suggested I try all of the sauces. They have a band on Saturday afternoons and in the evenings. I’ve been living not too far but I’ve been wanting to try it. I was scared to. Being black and not really seeing very many black people didn’t know if I would be welcomed. I didn’t get racist vibes. I was going to stay after I got my food. But it always have to be that one bad apple. As I was getting my food I requested napkins and eating utensils. But the white girl with the perm and the glasses. Made me feel like she didn’t have to say thank you for the tip or for being a customer I asked for 2 packs of eating utensils. . So I said you are welcome and I asked why she didn’t say thank you, which she still never thanked me. She said I was going to give it to Billy. I said ok. I would have given more but her customer service really sucked. So I just gave the rest of the tip which was $5, to the band. So because of that I chose to leave. But one monkey doesn’t stop the show. Thanks Billy and I will be back and tell others about this great bbq of Kansas City. Thanks Candace. Secret Shopoer🥰

Ga
Review №91

Food was outstanding and staff was amazing for our very large group! The only thing keeping me from 5 stars was the atmosphere of surrounding location...I couldve done without the strong diesel smells while eating.

sh
Review №92

I lived the smoked turkey this visit. Wedge fries are awesome. I tend to like a slightly sweeter BBQ sauce but BBs is delicious with lots of options and a fun atmosphere.

Ha
Review №93

The atmosphere is awesome and reminds me of an old Juke joint in the south. Live music in a family environment is very cool. The food is questionable. I had the sausage platter on Sunday which looked like cut up hot dogs. On Monday I had a jalapeño griller hot dog from QT. IT WAS THE SAME FREAKING THING!!!! I think theyre serving already prepped out food and throwing it on the grill for smoke flavor. The pulled pork looked and tasted like Zarda from the grocery store. If youre looking for authentic BBQ this aint it. But if youre hungry, ready to get your drink on and get full, this place works just fine.

St
Review №94

Great music...unique too, cant get at any other BBQ place. Loved outside porch. Food was great with many different selections.

Er
Review №95

Take out was fast. The ribs were a bit dry and not super tender. They come lightly sauced. The house hot sauce isnt super hot and has a good flavor. I would not recommend the BBQ sundae for take out because it doesnt travel well. Im sure its delightful in the mason jar, but the plastic container did not do it justice. The parking lot was rough.

De
Review №96

Whenever we are in KC we try different BBQ restaurants​; this makes the list as one we will definitely go back to. The hubs had the burnt ends (brisket) and I had rib tips. Two great dishes. Tender, flavorful, just the right amount of smoke. Small dine in area but did offer a covered outdoor space as well. We were there in a Saturday night around 5:30 pm. We didnt realize they were having live music that night. We were able to get seated fairly quickly before the crowd arrived for the show. The decor was interesting, several things to look at. Fun atmosphere.

Ma
Review №97

The atmosphere is great. The right level of blues music playing. Very friendly staff. I definitely suggest the hickory smoked meat platter for first time visit because you can get a good sampling of the meats they provide and a couple of sides to boot. Battered fried and beans is good, but so are the skillet fries.

Ja
Review №98

Was super busy when we arrived. It’s seat yourself but a waitress helped us get a table. I ordered the burnt ends platter. I prefer them more caramelized but that’s really my only complaint. Beans were good and the fries were ok

Ca
Review №99

Such a fun spot! Food was good, service good but the music is what makes this place so special. Check it out!!

wa
Review №100

BBs Lawnside BBQ- Its OLD. lol They do have live music, but not sure how often. Maybe every night. A lot of blues memorabilia on the walls. Some tables along the wall but 2 long tables in the middle and you might have to sit next to someone what you dont know. Anyway. This is what we ordered. The BB King Combo With pulled pork and burnt ends. Best to last in order Burnt ends, pulled pork , Italian sausage then ribs. My son loved the sausage but he is a sausage person. I liked the pit beans. We also had the Irish nachos and the bread pudding. I really liked the skillet fries in the nachos. If i ate there again it would be burnt ends , pulled pork or the Irish Nachos. 3 sauces one was a peach or apricot and they other 2 were ok. PS Guy Fieri has been here. diners drive inns and dives. Its not a diner or drive inn.....Still debating if I would go back. Tough to say.BB’s King ComboFour Ribs, Italian Sausage and your choice of one meat – Brisket, Ham, Turkey, or Pulled Pork. Served with battered fries and Pit Beans. Add Burnt Ends for extra $$NEW: Irish BBQ NachosA generous platter of seasoned skillet fries layered with hickory smoked pulled pork, pit beans, chili cheese dip, sour cream and chives. Sub Brisket | Add jalapenosThe fried bread pudding was very good too.

Ro
Review №101

My husband and I visited this spot after finding it online. It was amazing! It is hard to find a BBQ spot that not only has great flavor in their meats but the sides were just as good! I had the beef and brisket mixed meatloaf and the flavor was just awesome, not too overpowering with smoke and the seasoning was just right not too salty, the side were just as good. My husband had the burnt ends which were off the chain! Very juicy and again great flavor, the baked beans were oh my delish. The price was also fair, it was not an arm and a leg like some BBQ joints. I would definitely recommend this place and would return when we visit!!!

Ro
Review №102

Come here for the music, the roadhouse feel, the gumbo, the beans and rice, the jambalaya. But dont compete for the Q. Ribs are on the dry side, pulled pork is greasy. The sausage is good. Service is great. Music is loud, so conversation is very limited.

Da
Review №103

This place is a find!! A coworker and I were looking for a hole in the wall BBQ joint and this place seemed to fit the part. When we arrived we knew it was going to be good....This place is quaint and comfortable. Its not stuffy and polished like chain restaurants. And while the look is more relaxed than the big chains, that doesnt mean their food is..Their BBQ is spot on delicious. I ordered the Big Sweet. Lord have mercy that sandwich is good. Its pulled pork with sliced sausage and onion straws on top covered with their sweet heat peach BBQ sauce. The best pulled pork sandwich I have ever had. I also chose the battered fries..... My coworker got the burnt tips sandwich with the baked beans and green beans. He said the burnt tips sandwich had the perfect amount of sauce and meat. He also raved about their green beans.There is a reason Guy Fieri liked this joint....trust me, you will love it.

Jo
Review №104

This is a 5 star gem of Kansas City. Great bbq with multiple homemade sauces of varying spicy level. Although the spicy mango isn’t super spicy so try it. They have live music every night of the week. Some of the best local bands are regular contributors here. Always a good family friendly environment. Depending on the night and the band that is playing there can be a small cover to get in. Lots of KC history here. Jazz, blues and cover bands mostly.

Ma
Review №105

BBs Lawnside catered an event I attended and the food was amazing! The dirty jambalaya was fantastic and the pulled pork and burnt ends were delicious. I highly recommend this place for any catering event!!

Mi
Review №106

Best BBQ joint I have been to anywhere. Awesome place to hang out on a weekend night too. Awesome blues music, and excellent BBQ. When I get the chance to go back to the KC area again, I will for sure be stopping by. Had a blast, the staff was awesome and fun, and the atmosphere was the best. The pics were just a couple that I took. I had the burnt ends and ate some of my buddies ribs. They were all soooooo good!

Mi
Review №107

I still love BBs Lawnside.HOWEVER, I sat down, perused the menu, and made my selection. No one came to take my order. I sat there, enjoying the loud music, andNO ONE CAME TO TAKE MY ORDER.I finally got up, went over to the waitress station, and inquired about ordering some food. A server told me she would have a waitress come to me in a minute.NO ONE CAME TO TAKE MY ORDER.Were they busy? Yes. The Saturday afternoon jam session was ending, and waitresses were watching to see who was ready to pay their bill.NO ONE CAME TO TAKE MY ORDER.After enough time passed, I left becauseNO ONE CAME TO TAKE MY ORDER.Regarding a different food establishment, my friend Kraig once said, Yknow, this would be a nice place to put a restaurant.

aj
Review №108

The place is amazing!! They went above and beyond to make our experience the best! I dont even like BBQ sauce but their mild I could drink.

De
Review №109

Awesome live band, excellent BBQ, amazing service! It was a GREAT evening with a dozen friends!

Be
Review №110

Got the Big Walters Mixed Meat sandwich to go. 6 meats smothered in sauce with some battered and deep fried potato wedges. The sandwich is physically incapable of being eaten without a fork, which is the only complaint I have about the sandwich.Being able to sample all the meats is such an excellent way to be introduced to a restaurant for the first time! Ill be getting the smoked sausage by itself sometime in the near future. Fries were a little starchy but very crispy on the outside. Hot BBQ sauce was used to dip them in, and I wish it was a little less thin, but flavor was overall good.Would love to stay and listen to some live music next time!

Na
Review №111

Wife and I ordered BBs King Combo. We took enough home for another two meals I think. We got brisket and added the burnt ends. The brisket was tender and moist. The burnt ends were, well, burnt with a nice bark. Really fatty though, which can be good or bad based on personal preference. Just eating one or two though it was perfect. The ribs were tender but not too tender to the point the meat fell off the bone.The sauce that came on it was...fruity. Thats what my wife said. She wasnt a fan of the peachy sweet sauce. I liked it though it was a little too sweet for me. Ask for some hot BBQ sauce on the side to spice things up. It packs the right amount of heat without burning afterwards.The atmosphere feels like youd expect for a joint with Lawnside in the name. It looks and feels like sitting in a closed deck set up for a big family picnic. Perfect.

Sa
Review №112

The store is decorated very cute and has a rock a billy vibe. The waitress was very friendly, and she was on the ball about refilling drinks and checking in on us even with having several tables- I was very impressed by her. The menu has a great selection of bbq options to chose from and our food was out to the table fast! There wasn’t a band when I was there, but I saw a calendar in the bathroom that looks like there are bands most days which would only add to the experience!

Ro
Review №113

Excellent BBQ! I got the burnt end sandwich and coleslaw. This place was a nice oasis from the summer heat. Plenty of beer on tap, famous bbq and a great atmosphere. 10/10 ate the whole thing.

Ke
Review №114

Decent BBQ place. I had the burnt ends plate, it was pretty alright. Nothing special, meat was chunkier than i prefer and a little dry. Sides were alright, beans were a little Bushy for me, rather they have some smoke flavor. Prices competitive, but if youre going to spend it, there are much better burnt end places around. I heard their ribs were really good though, Ill try those next time. Just hard not to judge a KC BBQ place by their burnt ends.

Lo
Review №115

Always great food, service & fun! Love all the live music! Especially Avey Grouws Band & Orphan Jon 😉🎶🎙🎸 See yall next time!

Mi
Review №116

Bug Walter sandwich was just ok. Pulled pork was dry. Mild BBQ sauce was like water. Battered fries were good. Wont be going back. Maybe BBs can contact me and make this right and win back our business. We were there 2 years ago and it was great. Oh how things change.

Ch
Review №117

We went on a Sunday, right after open. Did not meet expectations. Food was warm at best, not very much flavor and the turkey and ham I ordered with the King Combo was lunch meat. We heard the microwave opening and shutting…spent over $100 dollars and left very disappointed.

Su
Review №118

BBs is a KC legend.Staff is great. Food is fantastic. Music is perfect and fun and lovely.Gumbo yes!

Jo
Review №119

My girlfriend and I ate here ~4 years ago on our road trip out west. We were surprised by the seat-yourself, picnic-style set up, but our servers were patient and helpful. Food was phenomenal, the blues music was a great vibe, our server was super cool, and the whole experience was incredibly memorable. Cleary since I am writing this review 4 years after that lunch haha.

Jo
Review №120

The food was good, tasted how you would expect bbq to taste. The band was great and the atmosphere inside was nice. I would go back.

An
Review №121

Ok food. Our server was terrible. Seemed annoyed to have to wait on us. Didnt write down our order (7 people in our party) and then had to come back and ask 3 of us exactly what we had ordered.

Ro
Review №122

This is my favorite place to get BBQ in Kansas City. The atmosphere is great! The live music is great and lets not forget about the BBQ smoked in a 60+ year old smoker. And if you want to get your down south Louisiana fix they have great stuff on the menu for that too. If you dont try the catfish you are missing out.

B.
Review №123

Awesome little BBQ joint with a lot of history and character! It had been about 25 years since Id been there and it wont be that long again. Decided it was time for some good eats and when we stepped inside the KC blues staple Mama Ray was just getting ready to jam! What luck! 2PM every Saturday that happens, check it out! Just might see you there sometime 🎼😎🍻🔥🍖

Da
Review №124

Wanted to try a new BBQ joint. Its Louisiana style BBQ. This, apparently, means that its extra sweet. I enjoyed my ribs and potato wedges. Nothing really to complain about there. I did not like the beans, but this is a personal preference and not because they were made poorly. I do not like really sweet beans. If you like sweet, youll love them. I could tell that they were well prepared and seasoned.. Just not my style.I also had the Jalapeño margarita. It had a great flavor with a little smokiness, but I wish it had more of a spicy kick to it. I like spicy.They have live music in evenings, but did not get to be there for that. I think it would be a great time with good food.You should try the BBQ here, just know the style before you go. Im glad I had my experience with this style, but Im not necessarily keen to it. Again, its my preference and not a problem with the establishment.

Ra
Review №125

Not sure of it was the time or the day but it was just ok bbq. I went there on a Friday lunch. The staff was nice and helpful but food was just ok and quantity wise smaller. I ordered Big Walters mix meat and it was not appealing nor taste as good as it sounds. Kansas City is known for its bbq so I guess things could be better. I will give it another try one of this days and update my review here.

Jo
Review №126

We drove 3 hours to try this place and all well worth it!!!! Staff is Amazing and this BBQ is hands down the BEST in KC!!!

Lo
Review №127

I didnt like it at all. First of all, it was way too loud. I was excited for the bbq, but the jalapeno sausage and pulled pork were cold.Everyone was super nice, we just didnt care for the food.

Le
Review №128

Love their foods and customer service is excellent. Sheila was our server last night- 30sept2022 .... she was fantastic 👏 😍

Je
Review №129

Me and the kids went there Saturday heard some great music and the food was fantastic. Very generous portions very reasonably priced all together delicious. Try the peach BBQ sauce amazing

So
Review №130

Good music. Very loud. Casual dining. My food was terrible. I ordered the BBQ sundae and it was cold, mostly beans, and the meat was hard as jerky. My companions food orders came out good. Waitress couldn’t keep up with drink orders at our table but was friendly.

Ja
Review №131

I was here for a graduation party. The live music was awesome. I had brisket, beans and coleslaw. The flavors are nice.

La
Review №132

So I ordered the burnt end platter with beans. Not a fan of the burnt ends! Tough ,rubbery, fatty. Thats why I gave 2 stars. Maybe it would have been better in the establishment. But the beans 🫘 are a different story. Hands down best beans Ive ever eaten wow perfection ... ( 9) out of a 10 .

St
Review №133

The food was amazing and our waitress was so sweet and friendly. We loved it!

Ma
Review №134

Always great, I come in every time I’m intown and am never disappointed! Even have to get sauce to bring back with me

Cy
Review №135

Traveling cross country and stopped to eat here with family . The BBQ was delicious 😋 loads of flavor and various sauces . Staff was friendly good vibes and good eating .Your famous legends have visited B.Bs one and only B.B King , Elvis, Ike & Tina , Jame Brown and many more loved all the signatures and pictures on the wall I loved the food and the experience.

Ch
Review №136

So much good music and history inside! If you love the blues and BBQ this is a must see!

Da
Review №137

The band was good. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. The sausage was great!Thats where it ended. For a place featured on the food network, I expected more. The pulled pork, ham, beef, chicken, and potatoes were all a bit bland.Every place is entitled to a bad day. The service was great so i would be willing to give them another chance next time Im in the area.

Al
Review №138

Very disappointing. Had the BB’s King Combo. Brisket was awful. Dry, gray, tasted like it was a week old. Ribs and burnt ends were ok, definitely not worth the praise the other reviews gave. Only thing we enjoyed was the beans. Seemed like a cool place with good, friendly service. We were so excited to try it and left unsatisfied and disappointed.

Ca
Review №139

Meat subpar sauce out of a bottle not great, coleslaw out of a 55-gallon drum from new york city bun soggy guy fieri dont know what bbq is so dont listen to him

Bi
Review №140

I came here once several years ago and its still incredible! If youre in the KC area, make the drive! Its about 35-40 minutes away from KCI if youre staying in any of the hotels just outside the airport.The Louisiana Swampman Boudin Balls are essentially tiny arancini with a nice, spicy kick (not overwhelming if youre sensitive to spicy food!). The BBQ sundae is one of the dishes theyre known for, and its a mason jar bursting with beans, slaw, and pulled pork with a pickle slice. It looks terrible but tastes great and is one of their most popular items.Their burnt ends are out of this world. You get a heaping portion of perfectly-cooked brisket with their in-house baked beans and battered fries. If youve ever had wedge-style french fries, each fry is basically 1/8 of a potato thats been battered and deep-fried. They are heavenly.I honestly cant rave highly enough about the food here. I thought it was a well-known location but the staff at my hotel werent aware of it (granted, its 40 minutes away). You will absolutely not be disappointed, and if youre visiting the trip will bring you right through the heart of Kansas City, so you can walk off all those delicious calories you just inhaled.

Ch
Review №141

Great food and music. If you want loud and music only, this is the place.

A
Review №142

What a cool place! We came from out of town and happen to find this gem! Such delicious food

J
Review №143

If you like live music, check this place out. Very surprised I had never heard of it until yesterday when I met some friends for a couple drinks. Bbq is pretty decent. The laid back at atmosphere and music is what made it so great. Will definitely visit again.

Kr
Review №144

Been coming her her for 15+ years. Got to hear a lot of great musicians and my nephew for the first time. Great day!! Food and service was bomb as always 💕

Ro
Review №145

The food isnt bad, but the atmosphere is great! This place has been around for a long time, and it shows. Just look at the plastered walls, which are covered with posters and flyers from past shows and events. Its definitely a cool place.

Ji
Review №146

Food was great wish I found this place in first day in town not the last day looks like cool place for music,food and drinksNext time

Cu
Review №147

First I can not believe it took me so long to visit BBs this place is the real deal. The band we saw was first class and the food was very very good. This is Kansas City style BBQ so their sauce is on the sweet side and very good. Meat was not overly seasoned so get some extra sauce on the side, I had the Burnt Ends and my lady had the Smoked Catfish and it was AMAZING. The beans and coleslaw were really good the beans were sweet and had a unique spicy (not hot) flavor. I spent a lot of time just looking at all the concert posters on the walls. The owner is a long time booking agent for blues bands and has a Blues show on KCFX 101 FM. Its a busy place so get there early to get a seat on a weekend. Blues and BBQ, it doesnt get much better.

Ad
Review №148

Made a stop on our way through town. The service was welcoming and made us feel like regulars. The food was great and affordable. The aspect that puts this restaurant over the top is the ambience and music. The posters and artwork all over walls are incredible. There was a live band playing while we were there, and they were incredibly talented.

Sh
Review №149

Great let down. If you’re not from here they don’t want your business. We are visiting from Idaho. It just so happens we seen this place last night on the Triple D show. So we thought sure let’s check it out while we are here. They straight up ignored us. We sat down and waited for about 15 mins. Without so much as a hello. Watch 4 men come and sit at a table beside us. Got served beers instantly and orders taken. The server made eye contact with me and still walked away without even a “I will be right with you.” I wish I could say how the food was. But I’m guessing it would have been poor considering they didn’t want us there. Clearly they don’t want new business. And so I ask why be on the Triple D show if you don’t want to be put on the map. Don’t go here they don’t like newcomers. Seriously just such unnecessary rudeness.

Ki
Review №150

Went on a quiet Tuesday afternoon, food was delicious and service was excellent!

Ra
Review №151

Great BBQ, Blues and friends as always. I highly recommend the BBQ Brisket Street Tacos. A lot of flavor in those.

Ch
Review №152

They used to tell people that you had a choice to pay the cover charge for a band playing. Me and my girl just went in to eat real quick and left they charged me $20 extra for a band we didnt watch but 5 minutes. Then when I asked if I could get my money back they just straight-up said no. I used to love this place but it seems like the owner is doing shady stuff to pay for his upgrade. Not cool will never go back. And honestly the food is a hit or miss. Very disappointed.

Je
Review №153

Saturday afternoon at BBs what a pleasant surprise. My wife and I stopped by for some BBQ. We didnt know we would be in for a musical treat too.First things first, the food was delicious. We had a combo plate with breaded steak fries that tickled our tastebuds. Spicy Italian sausage, tender ribs, pulled pork,burnt ends, Cole slaw baked beans all washed down with some KCBier Dunkle. Way more than the sandwich we thought about when we started out!Then the band fired up. It turns out Saturday afternoon is jam session time. Audience participation is encouraged and appreciated. What started out as a quick bite to eat turned into an afternoon of music food and drink. What a fun time.

Ki
Review №154

If you like no hostess and wondering where you should sit, not knowing who your waitress is and asking, mediocre, warm (not hot)BBQ, eating off of paper plates, then this joint is for you! One and done.

Su
Review №155

Okay, so theres BBQ galore in KC, and then theres spots like this... OG cult-like following spots, with phenomenal food, a quick and inexpensive bar, and consistently great music and atmosphere. In the spring/summer/fall in good weather, few places compete with sitting outside and soaking in the vibes.

Ch
Review №156

Fun little BBQ joint on south side of KC. Met some friends here while traveling through Kansas City for BBQ and Blues. Very fun time sitting outside (bring your lawn chair) and enjoying the music. First time for us here and had a combo platter with Brisket and burnt ends. Everything was very delicious.

la
Review №157

Seems bbq in KC has some favorites, then there are those joints that have 1 specialty they excel in. BBs Lawnside should be praised for their Burnt Ends. They were perfection. Tender. Flavorful. The rest of our sample platter was good, not overwhelming great, but good food.

He
Review №158

This is a very special place for my family. Generations have shared music, amazing bbq and happiness here. The food is the best, everytime, the music takes is the best in Kansas city, and the people become family very quickly.

Ju
Review №159

This place is one of my all-time favorite BBQ Dives in Kansas City. They have live music nightly and on Saturdays they have an open mic during the day. This place is absolutely worth the visit! The food is fantastic!

Mi
Review №160

The food was great and the entertainment was wonderful! Was my first time there and we had a blast. Plan to go back soon

Br
Review №161

I love this place, the atmosphere and people are great. Really a Kansas City gem. However, they need to level up their food game, the food is poor, I had the sausage, brisket and beans and I swear the sausages were undercooked Johnsonvilles from the grocery store, the brisket was kinda just bland and not very good.Please upgrade the menu and ingredients as I really love this place.

Aw
Review №162

We have come here on barbecue tours and they treat us wonderfully! Amazing food, some of the best staff and just a good time the three times we’ve been there. We are confident to bring our out of towners just bc of the consistent great food and service! Thanks BB’s! Miss Shawna is the best, we love her!

Je
Review №163

Server was extremely short with me but the food is good loved the beans and sliced beef also good music.

De
Review №164

Live music with my BBQ? Yes please. Get in early if you want a spot to sit, it can get busy. Their food explains why! Great spot!

He
Review №165

Delicious! Family of four so we ordered a lot. Everything was delicious. Burnt ends were amazing.

Ja
Review №166

Great food, awesome live music, and excellent staff! Great place to stop for a show and BBQ!

An
Review №167

In town for 3days Qué .. Came too BBs on Saturday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed the smoked wings and ribs . The music was really cool too and the prices fair and really good value for money . Definitely recommended

Jo
Review №168

Hands down, the best BBQ ribs I have ever had! The live blues music and relaxed atmosphere were the icing on the proverbial cake.

Ky
Review №169

The Big Walter is a massive, delicious BBQ sandwich. I order it every time. The sauce is great. Beans are delicious. I enjoy the battered fries even!I have never been in the evening but the blues seem to draw a big crowd.They are closed on Monday so dont make that mistake!

De
Review №170

Great food, great service, fun atmosphere! We tried the burnt ends, jambalaya and BBQ sundae (pulled pork, pit beans and cole slaw). All fabulous! Save room for the bread pudding too.. Dont miss this place!

Ru
Review №171

Hip roadhouse atmosphere with fantastic music. BBQ served up casually, the meat loaf was fantastic, beans and green beans delish, nice margarita, great friends and service. Angela was the best! She had great advice on dishes to try and was extremely personable!

Ja
Review №172

Came here for my 22nd birthday and they carded me when my license was expired. Secondly they were packed full and they just didn’t have good customer service.

Te
Review №173

First time & had a great time! Two of our group had bbq: ribs, sausage, & brisket. Everything was very tasty, however they serve their brisket thinly sliced. Peach bbq sauce was great! Last member of our group had the Cajun sundae ( layers of gumbo, red bean & rice, & jambalaya) which was just blah. No spice or flavor…& missing shrimp. Sunday night music was very good & our server was excellent. Would come back!

Mr
Review №174

The smell of smoke outside this places it what it should smell like. Inside get yourself some burnt end soup and ribs... outstanding, and quite possibly some of the best soup anywhere on the planet. Live music is just a bonus.

ma
Review №175

Came from New York to see the Amanda Fish Band. BB’s is the coolest venue and the food was FANTASTIC!! Great friendly service too. Amanda Fish was AMAZING!!! Had a BLAST! I arrived early and they had live music from 2-5pm. Mama Ray, Tina and gang. They were all simply amazing!! It was a great time at a great place!!!!

La
Review №176

Just didnt taste like real smoked BBQ, service was excellent atmosphere was good

Br
Review №177

The food was great, the beans are amazing. Hope to stay for music next time

Ke
Review №178

Place is a throw back of the old juke joints of past..great food ...awesome music. A must go place to take out of town friends..also if you like spicy I bet they had 1/2 dozen really good bbq sauces from mild to woooo.....hot!!! Fun and up close to the music...two thumbs up👍👍

R
Review №179

Food amazing except for the chicken strip. Cold and old.Music great just a little loud for this guy!

Lo
Review №180

Live music makes this place!Everytime I go here, all are very friendly.Food is good too!

Tr
Review №181

Great, attentive customer service, and the food was delicious. Serving size was generous. My BBQ Sundae was something different and delicious. The combo of beans topped with coleslaw was surprisingly delicious. The pork was the cherry on the top. 😋

Me
Review №182

I usually really love the food and music at this place. Unfortunately this trip was not the best. The ribs were fatty and the beans were playing. No wonderful tidbits of burnt brisket and meats in with the beans. I had been looking forward to the young ladies performance but the Acoustics were not working correctly. Then after changing to some different amps we couldnt hear her. I hope that they can fix all these problems because of course I will be back.

Pa
Review №183

Went there for take out.I order on line. The food was ready quickly! Nice and hot. I wanted to try there red beans and rice. It was so good! The food was Great! and the staff was very friendly! Were not ready to eat in restaurants yet! Differently going to order again!

Ca
Review №184

Cheap, authentic BBQ and live music if you make it at the right time! Pulled pork was delicious, and the multiple sauce options were all delicious! Definitely a must-visit it youre passing through KC!

B
Review №185

BBs Lawnside is one of the BEST BBQ restaurants in KC! Featured in Diners Drive INs and Dives, on Anthony Bourdain and many more Foodie TV shows for their excellent KC style barbecue and incredible Blues Bar atmosphere. Great menu and Great catering and great people. Many great nights and great memories with this place inside the restaurant, on the deck, and and at CHIEFS Games Tailgating at Arrowhead! Highly recommended this as a TOP SPOT on any KC BBQ tour. Get a BBQ Sundae!

Ma
Review №186

Wow what a exciting place to eat the staff are wonderful and the food is outstanding I recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for the best BBQ in KC Missouri.

Ti
Review №187

Great food and service for lunch. The special was special.

To
Review №188

I love the live music. The BBQ is good. Nice size servings, and tasty.

Mi
Review №189

The flavor is in the sauce. The ribs were tender, you can pull it off the bone. Everything had a solid smokey flavor and the sauce has a solid kick for the spice lovers. Ill be honest , Im more used to a dry rub, but its good.

Ge
Review №190

I’ve driven past this place atleast a thousand times and never stopped....well I finally stopped. This puts gates, Arthur Bryant’s and Joes KC to shame. Food was excellent and the server Tyler I think his name was, was cool as hell. Definitely recommend this to anyone who’s on the fence. Here’s a secret ask for their competition BBQ sauce...excellent

Ja
Review №191

Delightful! We happened upon this place and boy were we lucky!! It appeared that many of the people were locals that frequented there regularly. Some of the best bread pudding Ive ever had! Great atmosphere, great food! Go there!!

Ti
Review №192

Sooooo good! Meat fell of the bone! Waitress was great and funny! Loved that we stopped by on our way through!!

Ra
Review №193

One of my favorite places in KC. Great service, barbecue, and blues!

J
Review №194

Food was good enough. But don’t be fooled. Walked in, told to take any seat, eat my food. And bill comes with a $5 cover charge for every person at the table. $25 total?!? NEVER was I told this would occur. We would have gotten our food to go. The “band” was taking a break 80% of the time we were there.Underhanded and not how good business is done.

Da
Review №195

Coming from Minnesota, this was our first KC Barbecue! Awesome experience! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, great food!

De
Review №196

This place was fantastic. After my brothers funeral we had a dinner there the hostess working door was absolutely amazing. There was a live band. All of our waitresses were outstanding. Every time they brought out food it was hot . We had about 50 people with us and then there other customers and let me tell you the wait time for our food was very short. I was so impressed with as full as this place was the service was fast hot and just amazing. I cannot say nothing bad. WAY TO GO!#

Da
Review №197

The food was amazing, staff was incredible, the music and atmosphere was awesome! Well definitely visit again!

St
Review №198

This is the Kansas City experience you want. Whether you live here or you are visiting, B.B.s never disappoints! Down home BBQ and blues in a laid back atmosphere. If you havent been here, treat yourself! Best burnt ends in town!

ms
Review №199

Delicious food, great service. Ordered Curbside and still received superb service! Will definitely be back.

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4.2 Rating
  • Address:1205 E 85th St, Kansas City, MO 64131, United States
  • Site:http://www.bbslawnsidebbq.com/
  • Phone:+1 816-822-7427
Categories
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday:11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday:11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday:11 AM–10 PM
  • Saturday:11 AM–10 PM
  • Sunday:11 AM–8 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Kerbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Historic:Yes
  • Trendy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:No
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
Children
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking:Yes
  • Free parking lot:Yes
  • Parking:Yes
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