Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
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Customer Reviews (67 reviews)
Wildcats
on Citysearch Mar 22, 2009Was extremely disappointed with our visit. Cashier was rude, bus boy was friendly but wouldn't leave us alone, overpriced food, meat was fatty, sauce was horrible. Called the manager/owner today to share our... (more)
EATWHERE
on Citysearch Jan 05, 2009Most unique BBQ in the world. Since 1970's I have eaten BBQ all over the USA with just one goal. Fine a place better then this one and after 30 plus years I still have to say, if I could only have just 1 place for the rest of my... (more)
kencitadel
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2008If you want a BQ sand and are driving by, not a bad spot. I would rank it as very average. Meats are not memorable but tasty, BQ beans sub par Burnt Ends a KC tradition are just ok If you have time head to Jack Stack in... (more)
kencitadel
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2008If you happen to be driving by, not a bad spot Nothing out of the ordinary or stimulating enough to say, let's come agian Turky sand ok, burnt ends were below standard. Pork and beef ok Neans ok... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 06, 2008Born and raised in K C. live in Nashville and miss Arthur Bryant's I always get mine without the sauce and put Gates sauce on it. Thats a good way to go, if you have not gotten used to the taste of the sauce. You have plenty... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 18, 2008Arthur Bryant's is the best BBQ I have ever tasted! Yes the decor is not even close to the lavish restaurants that you find on the Plaza but I think that is what makes it even better. When I think of BBQ I don't think of... (more)
SojaRinn
on Citysearch Jun 16, 2008My wife and I split a whole slab of ribs and had gift certificate money left over for a bottle of sauce! We both gravitated toward the Rich & Spicy sauce (President's Choice) over the Original and Sweet Heat. The ribs... (more)
mashori
on Citysearch May 17, 2008This is not a fancy joint, it's on a street with prett much no other stores around it. It's only a couple blocks away from the 18th and Vine Jazz scene which is nice. The place is quite honestly a little grungy but that's... (more)
dogsrox94
on Citysearch Apr 25, 2008I live in Florida, but at least once a year me and my parents go to KC and eat at Arthur Bryant's. Obviously not just for it, but our trip is incomplete without it. My entire family besides immediate live in KC, and me and my... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 04, 2008Arthur Bryant's BBQ is the most frequent recommendation when someone wants barbecue. I thought it was good, but over-rated. You order at the counter like at a fast food place, then sit at drab tables in a room of boring... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 24, 2008Bryants has a Barbeque sauce that some may have to acquire a taste for, but it is one of my favorites. It is a bit gritty and has a good bite to it. The sauce is proudly displayed in 5 gallon water bottles in the West-facing... (more)
hickerhr
on Citysearch Jul 04, 2007It was good atmosphere, exactly what you would expect for a bbq joint. But I wasn't that impressed with the BBQ itself. I especially didn't like the original bbq sauce. I much prefer Danny Edward's.... (more)
smillerd
on Citysearch Jun 03, 2007Awesome awesome BBQ. I regularly drive 150 miles just to eat at AB's. Of course, 18th and Brooklyn is the only one to visit. The portions are absolutely ridiculous, you WILL be sick if you eat it all. I usually eat there... (more)
Tom G.
on Judys Book Nov 07, 2006Very good food. I had a combo plate with a chicken hindquarter and pulled pork. The chicken was great, but the pork was absolutely awesome! Very tender and flavorful. I probably prefer the sauce from Gates BBQ, but... (more)
mangojasmine
on Citysearch Aug 25, 2006hmmm, how can I convey my life long true love for arthur bryant's!? My tummy is getting grumbly just thinking about it. I go in and get my order to go. I'll get the burnt ends and fries which comes with the sweet sauce.... (more)
cwadro
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2006One diner gets in line...The other gets a table - It's pure joy on Brooklyn Ave ...Whatever the size of the line...Just wait! You won't be sorry. Incredible Beef Brisket and Ribs.....Legitimate fresh cut fries, too.... (more)
treetop23
on Citysearch May 18, 2006The sausage has changed in the last year, no longer like an italian style sausage, now some type of sliced sausage. I now have to go elsewhere when craving a bbq sausage sandwitch, The BBQ beef sandwich is still the best... (more)
jfranko007
on Citysearch Nov 07, 2005This place takes the cake, or the sauce as it were. Of all the amazing barbeque joints in KC this is the best. Nothing except meat that has been smoked for ages, fries that induce a heart attack on sight and sauce that is... (more)
sactowoof
on Citysearch Oct 04, 2005WOW! I have heard of barbeque my entire life but until I got to Arthur Bryant's I never knew what all the hype was about. The food was awesome! Great sauces..mouth watering generous portions of meat, and a relaxed... (more)
Katie T.
on Judys Book Sep 28, 2005Kansas City BBQ is a must and Arthur Bryants makes BBQ with the best sauce ever! And the fries are perfect for sopping up the last drips. One of the most famous BBQ restaurants in Kansas City. Parking is street and easy to... (more)
texasmommy
on Citysearch Sep 20, 2005What's with the gritty sausage and the grainy sauce? Very fun to visit though. (more)
leanderthal
on Citysearch Sep 09, 2005i'm a native to KC, MO and i've been all over the U.S. and never found anything that can stand up to the excellent flavor that Bryants BBQ has to offer.. mayve it's the sauce or the old building where all the food has been... (more)
Tim F.
on Judys Book Aug 15, 2005If you are unsure about what KC barbecue is suppose to taste like, than you need to go to Arthur Bryant's. If this is your first time going to an Arthur Bryant's, you must go to the one in downtown KCMO. They have a location... (more)
Jennie K.
on Judys Book Aug 12, 2005No matter where you are in the KC area, it's worth the drive to downtown to eat at Arthur Bryant's. The meats are cooked to perfection in an old, well used smoker. The sauce is the perfect amount of spice and taste. You get... (more)
T H.
on Judys Book Aug 06, 2005Arthur Bryant's is the best place for good meat that isn't masked by BBQ sauce. I had a pork sandwich that was exploding with sliced, tender meat. The fries are also fresh cut. Service is fast and plenty of places to sit.... (more)
Jonathan W.
on Judys Book Jul 19, 2005Anyone who doesn't give this place 5 stars simply doesn't appreciate classic Kansas City BBQ. I'm a KC transplant, and this is the first place we go whenever guests are in town.The atmosphere is half the experience... (more)
ddruten
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2005livingon reputation, even though the family is no longer around to uphold it- o.k. for a trip through memory lane and to enjoy the humongous order of fries- if you want real KC BBQ then head out to any of a dozen other... (more)
tedleeper
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2005As a Kansas City native, I can honestly say that Author Bryants deservers to be at the top of any list of Kansas City's BBQ joints. The simple reasons that make Author Bryants famous are unchanged since its opening.... (more)
quiznant
on Citysearch Jun 05, 2005Every KC barbeque review I've read has Arthur Bryant's at the top of the list and I will never understand why. I lived in KC for 27 years and ate at Bryant's once. If Bryant's isn't the worst barbeque in the country it has... (more)
jdog14
on Citysearch Feb 09, 2005We heard such great things about the BBQ, but the meat was really fatty. The sauce is spicy, I prefer a sweet, smokey sauce. (more)
notdave
on Citysearch Oct 07, 2004Bryant's rules BBQ, in KC or anywhere. Don't use a fork, you'll want to grab that big brisket sandwich, slather it will the original rot-gut sauce, and just let it flow til it drips off your elbows. Then mop it all up with... (more)
kcrocky
on Citysearch Jul 26, 2004I grew up with Bryants and I love it. From the grease on the FF to huge beef sandwich! The sauce is one that you love or hate. I love it. With out a doubt one of the best BBQ joints in town.... (more)
thelma5970
on Citysearch Jul 06, 2004We dropped in at midnight - the place was busy, great ambience, great food line - fries served from a heap on the counter with gloved hands. The sandwich was soooooo big - we finished it for breakfast the next day. Great... (more)
huckman12
on Citysearch Jun 28, 2004We drive from St. Louis to get Arthur Bryants bar-b-q. If you do not get full with a sandwich and fries than you have a larger than usual appetite. I do only go there during the day as the neighborhood is not the best.... (more)
d_fens
on Citysearch Mar 27, 2004Just a really really cool place. Unassuming and plain but great bar-b-q. I'm happy I took my time while riding my Harley Davidson from L.A. to Milwaukee to stop by. The news about the place had spread to Sweden.... (more)
Contributor
on Citysearch Mar 23, 2004<b>The Scene</b><br>Arthur Bryant was headed for Texas when a stop in Kansas City changed both his life and barbecue history. His original restaurant in the 18th and Vine District retains its brusque,... (more)
feekre
on Citysearch Mar 21, 2004Arthur Bryant's is THE pinnacle of BBQ mastery. Is that redundant? Well it's deserved. The food here is the reason you should make the drive from anywhere, but get a map if you're not from KC. Actually, I'm hesitant to... (more)
rickraglow
on Citysearch Jan 25, 2004Bryants is the undisputed "King of BBQ" in KC - HOWEVER, not necessarily the best. I like their sauce and think it is the best but the meat is a bit fatty. If you have not been there (and you like BBQ joints) this place is a... (more)
gr8fulted
on Citysearch Nov 04, 2003This could be the best barbecue around: KC has so many great choices. Still can't figure out what's in the sauce. Need a backpack to carry the sandwich & fries to-go. Ribs are nearly as good as Doug's in Stilwell KS.... (more)
dickmoody
on Citysearch Aug 23, 2003The tradition lives on ... Old man Arthur must still be running it from heaven. Oh its not quite the same, but it still beats anything else in the world of BBQ for beef brisket sandwiches and ribs. I'm not fond of BBQ pork... (more)
kymclen
on Citysearch Aug 10, 2003THIS IS THE BEST BARBEQUE PERIOD. I HAVE TRIED BARBEQUE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. A LOT OF PLACES TRY TO CLAIM THE BEST BARBEQUE...IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIED ARTHUR BRYANT'S BARBEQUE, YOU HAVE NOT HAD THE BEST YET.... (more)
cobolprgmr
on Citysearch May 20, 2003This place has great food. It's not fancy inside so don't expect any ambience. Expect good food and lots of it. By nice to the guy that makes your sandwich - slip him a couple bucks and you'll get a BIG sandwich and a... (more)
atcwhiz
on Citysearch Feb 06, 2003Prompt and courteous service. Sauce needs a little more molasses and/or brown sugar; a little too close to a ketchupy taste for me. Need to either increase portions or knock a little off the prices for amount served.... (more)
jennsovey
on Citysearch Jan 28, 2003While the exterior does not say much for the place, the food inside has another story to tell. This place has fabulous BBQ! The portions are HUGE for a very reasonable price. I am from NE and ate there while on an... (more)
bellis105
on Citysearch Jan 12, 2003This is a great BBQ experience. Even standing in line can be savored. One can almost fell Arthur himself checking on things. The BBQ is good but it's the history that did me in. (more)
waynet
on Citysearch Jan 09, 2003I don't understand why I wanted to go to this restaurant. For years, I heard how good Arthur Bryant's was,, Well my date and I were so disappointed. The help were rued, I felt like they did not care, if I was there. The BBQ... (more)
jewwells
on Citysearch Jan 09, 2003OK Bar-B-Q, but just OK. I am not sure why so many flock to this place. Must be lots of bussiness people with expense accounts. Meat is good, is not loaded down with fat. Just not as much smokey flavor as I expected. When... (more)
meanadam
on Citysearch Jan 02, 2003Arthur Bryants is the best BBQ in KC. Better than Gates. Fight the crowds at the orginal location or for larger parties stuff yourself before losing your shirt at the Ameristar Casino.... (more)
Stevenc64152
on Citysearch Dec 23, 2002Arthur Bryant's is over rated. It has fame only because of Harry Truman. I have asked out of town visitors if they want some KC BBQ. Invariably, when the choice is Arthur Bryant's, they have been disappointed - not just... (more)
kurwin
on Citysearch Nov 10, 2002Bryant's has the best barbecue in Kansas City, bar none. I drive 600 miles to eat there. (more)
kcbrian
on Citysearch Nov 04, 2002No other BBQ sauce made anywhere that can compete to Bryant's. (more)
racambab
on Citysearch Oct 31, 2002The perfect sauce meets the perfect meat in the perfect smoker and comes out as the perfect BBQ. The beef brisket sandwich is the best. It's real bbq and not plasticized like KC Masterpiece. AB's does not get the title... (more)
ctcwong
on Citysearch Oct 25, 2002Awesome BBQ with the best Sliced BBQ Pork Sandwich in the USA! Memphis, TN canot compare to Arthur Bryants! The sandwiches here are piled high with meat, and the hickory smoked ribs are damn good!... (more)
themax76
on Citysearch Oct 17, 2002Arthur Bryant's leaves no room for competition. The servings are huge, the meat is tasty and tender, and the fries are great! Ok, so the service is lousy-- just consider that a unique experience! I don't think any BBQ... (more)
Jimbob53
on Citysearch Oct 02, 2002Bryant's is good, definitely better than many, like Gates, but there are a few BBQ's that are even better in and around KC. For my buck, Rosedale on SW Blvd. is very good as is Oklahoma Joe's on Mission Rd. I live up in... (more)
ryankassen
on Citysearch Oct 01, 2002Arthur Bryant's BBQ is easily the best barbeque in the nation. Why else would Presidents eat there when they're in town??? I am from KC but now a college student and out of down, but frequently drive to KC just to get some... (more)
lordmaul
on Citysearch Aug 28, 2002if you want to go and find great bbq than look no further than arthur bryants. A staple of Kansas City for well over 50 yrs this is a perfect place for anyone serious about bbq. (more)
foof1000
on Citysearch Aug 23, 2002At Bryant's, you are in the presence of the unadorned barbecue god in his Stygian lair. The completely chic surroundings do not appear to have not been updated since the 1950's, and are thus perfect. The very tables... (more)
CONMOR
on Citysearch Aug 19, 2002THIS IS BBQ AT IT'S BEST !!!! MORE MEAT THAN YOU COULD EVER EAT IN ONE SITTING. THE LINE TO THIS PLACE IS OUT THE DOOR AND INTO THE STREET AT NOON OR THE EVENING DINNER TIME. LINES MOVE QUICKLY AS THE SERVERS SLAP ON THE... (more)
kdelange
on Citysearch Aug 11, 2002My family has been going to Arthur Bryant's for years. We especially love the beef platter. That's a pile of beef, fries, and lots of pickles and bread. The last few times we have gone the portions are half of what they... (more)
aloha2u
on Citysearch Aug 07, 2002Living in Denver I learned of Arthur's watching the Food Channel on TV, inturn when I found out a co-worker was traveling thru KC I mapped out a stop for him at Arthur's. To my suprise he brought back an order of sausage,... (more)
alikc
on Citysearch Aug 07, 2002bbq so good you don't need the sauce because the meat already has a great smoke flavor. (more)
slickrick
on Citysearch Jul 04, 2002I have seen this place on TV a few times. I was in KC and had to try it since I'm from Texas and use to having Texas BBQ. The place is nothing fancy at all but the effort and work is in the food. The BBQ is very good and the sauce is... (more)
wolfsblood
on Citysearch May 23, 2002I've eaten here several times due to the great reputation it has. The meat was usually served room temperature. The sauce is an acquired taste; very peppery and with a distinct taste of celery salt. Not sweet and... (more)
mphillips_citysearch
on Citysearch May 16, 2002The crowd is a mix of hard hats and high heels. The tables are formica topped, the silverware is plastic, and the lines are long, but worth the wait. Arthur Bryant knew tomatoes were meant to be mixed with molasses and... (more)