Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Bar, Restaurant, American, $$$

Although the original Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ opened in Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 1996, it soon found its way to Kansas City with the help of its two founders, husband and wife Jeff and Joy, both Kansas City natives. Over the years, the joint has grown into a local and national legend, and one of the best spots in KC to get the real BBQ experience. The Z-Man sandwich, stuffed with smoked brisket, provolone cheese, BBQ sauce and onion rings, enclosed in a Kaiser roll, is a signature item on the menu, but the traditional burnt ends are also a must-try. The restaurant is still one of the most authentic, locally favoured restaurants in KC; but bear in mind the original, gas station location, is just across the border from Missouri, in Kansas.