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For four star American, try Arthur Bryant Barbecue in Kansas City. Here's a place to get good food. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Historic District neighborhood. It's known for its steak. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features brunch and lunch. This restaurant is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food good.
3.0 of 5 stars.
This world famous Barbeque restaurant offers any type of food from rib tips, to pork barbeque smothered in any one of their unique sauces. The atmosphere and clientele are friendly, and fun - not to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I went here yesterday to find out what Kansas city barbecue is all about. I really liked the character of this place and especially the neighborhood it was in. Kansas City is a very cool...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food, portions, and service is fantastic! Although the restaurant is small--and in a "less desirable" part of Kansas City, the BBQ never disappoints! I love the BBQ sauce and always buy bottles...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i'm a food network fan that is were i seen arthur Bryants sauce and i order the original i'm not a picky person but this sauce was bad so i had my husband try it he said it was the worst and my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sauce is the key here. I love the tang in it, giving the additional kick on top of the spice and sweetness. The meat quality is not as good as say, Jack Stack. So I'm only giving it a 4 stars....
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot damn. This place is good. Real good. Place your order at the window and then go find a seat. This place gets really crowded, but never fear, there will be spots to sit and chow down. After...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time we had Arthur Bryant's it was at the top of our list after our KC BBQ gastro tour. The food and the ambience were perfect. All that was missing was the bulletproof glass - but perhaps...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so theres a million reviews on this arthur bryants. you must stop here if youre in kansas city. this place has a lot of history and character. the portions are huge! their sauces are very tasty, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard about this place from barbeque obsessed friends, and stopped by on a road trip. The atmosphere is extremely casual, with cafeteria style service and the baseball game on tv. The ribs I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For a down 'n dirty KC BBQ experience, nothing quite compares to Arthur Bryant's. Served cafeteria style, this unassuming BBQ mecca has some of the best pulled pork I've tasted - and I didn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can argue all day long about who has the best BBQ. It's just personal preference. Arthur Bryant's was on our checkout list the first time we visited KC years ago. It's been a while so we checked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was in town for one night and heard this was the place to go. Got there 30 minutes before closing and ordered a lot of pork! Burnt-ends, pulled pork and ribs! Everything was magnificent and tasty!It...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arthur Bryants is #1 in my top 5 BBQ joints in Kansas City. I have been eating at Arthur Bryants for about 20 years and each time I always get the Beef Sandwich with fries (I have honestly never...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this is the famous place. The place Calvin Trillin called the best restaurant in the world; where Jimmy Carter once had lunch; where McCain/Palin had lunch; their BBQ sauce has made it to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lots of history at this BBQ joint. Take a look at all the pictures on the wall when you walk in. From politicians to movie stars, they have all ate at Bryants. A most stop if visiting KC and you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To me the highlight is the meat! Their turkey and beef is so smokey and delicious. I will eat the meat straight and only every so often place some of the sauce on it. The place looks like a hole in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made a stop here with a friend during a cross country road trip and boy am I glad I did. Don't let any misgivings about the shady neighborhood stop you. The place is cafeteria style. You enter and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The meat isn't at lean as other local BBQ joints here in the KC Metro area. Sauce kicks ass! The white bread is far too skimpy for the huge portions of meat they give you.Burnt ends are much better...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arthur Bryant's is an institution and it was one of the first places I went to eat when I arrived in KC. However, I have to say I was almost disappointed (although not enough to stop me from giving...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Call me a bad Kansas Citian but it took me 20 (almost 21!) years to get to Arthur Bryant's. For shame!My friend Somie and I went to high school together, and she moved to North Carolina after our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We made a quick stop here on a Sunday on our way out of town (KC). We were so glad we made the stop...Arthur Bryants was BBQ heaven. We had 6 girls around the age of 30 in our group. We walked into...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow-I have never heard my husband be so vehemently against a BBQ place ever! The sauce was salty, the beans were far from being baked, however the fries were OK. The sausage was the most curious thing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a BBQ dream. The sight of their BBQ is unrivaled by anything I've ever seen. Equally intoxicating is the sight of all of the slabs of beef, chicken and pork smoking. The taste is so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went back to AB this weekend and tried the ribs, which I loved. I was surprised and happy to find that they serve them without sauce, so I could taste the smoky flavor. My wife and daughter shared a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I'm born and bred in Texas, love my Cowboys, and have my pride and nobody does BBQ Better than Texas; however, Arthur Bryant's stole my heart. I dont think I have ever put my mouth around...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
arthur bryant's should be known as the benchmark of barbecue. not that they need another shining review... but this was a flawless "come for the food" experience. and i could peer into their pit,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten Arthur Bryants many a time while in KC but had never been to the original Brooklyn Ave location until last month. The ambiance of the original store really completes the dining experience....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All in all decent 'que. Not the best I've had, by no means the worst. Had the burnt ends, a little saucy. The sauce was not the best. I liked the hot sauce better (than whatever comes on it), but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I read that Calvin Trillin, one of my favourite food writers, had declared Arthur Bryant's "the single best restaurant in the world", I knew I had to go there. Dreams of burnt ends kept my mouth...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A perfectly solid BBQ joint, but honestly, nothing to write home about. While it somehow maintains an exalted position as the quintessence of Kansas City BBQ-dom, I really don't see it. To me, Gates...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First BBQ joint I came to while in KC. As we were lucky, because as soon as we sat down with our orders and frosty mugs of beer - a line magically appeared and wound it's way out the door.I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the bomb diggity. I am not a fan of BBQ because I am not a fan of barbecue sauce. As a matter of fact, I am not a fan of anything sweet in my meals but I digress. But I would eat at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A collegue and I decided to venture off the beaten path to find out about this place. We just landed for a business trip mid-winter, It was dark out, we didn't have a clue where we were, and I'm was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh shnaps. Never had Memphis que. Never had TX que. I just had KC que. This is the joint. The old dude that owns the spot was sitting at a chair poking at the meat in the smoker. He was like this old...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's Arthur Bryants come on.... get the ribs
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far the best Kansas City BBQ, and I believe the best BBQ in the country. Why settle for the nasty Carolina-style BBQ coated in disgusting coleslaw when you can eat KC style and load up on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took a big detour from a trip to the area to visit this famous BBQ joint, but I was really disappointed. The meat was very dry, and the BBQ sauce didn't stand out. Actually, the place really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Round #3, Stop #3Finally got to the infamous Arthur Bryant's. Good BBQ, strange sauces, I heard the original was an acquired taste and I understand why. I had the combo plate - pulled pork and pork...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious BBQ. Nuff said. If you find yourself in KC, driving through KC, or up for a road trip for some great BBQ, Arthur Bryant's is worth it. The restaurant itself isn't much to look at when you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Went with a friend from out of town and have to say that I simply do not like Arthur Bryants. I mean, I get the whole "nostalgic" part of it and I appreciate that... however, this doesn't mean it's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome awesome beef brisket, amazing french fries (some of the best I've ever had) I did like the sauce at Gates' better, but that's just a matter of preference. A pile of fries, a pile of meat and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the most important restaurants in the midwest if not the country. arthur bryant's is legendary bbq and represents an american cultural framework of african american influence. it is tender,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Before driving up to KC for a conference, I did my own research on what to see and eat. Since I'm big on trying the local food, I heard that Arthur Bryant's is one of the big names in BBQ. Even my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We tried the sliced beef sandwich, and the ribs. The sliced beef was okay, and the ribs were good, but I don't know if it's the best I've ever had. It was just an experience, but not sure I'd drive...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arthur Bryant's is almost as good as my own smoked meat. Seriously, I have to beat my friends and neighbors off with a stick when I fire up my smoker because they all turn into ravenous beasts.The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was part two of my Kansas City Meatfest 2009 which has led me to conclude that yes, KC can sure do BBQ. But you already knew that.See, I *had* to go here because a co-worker wanted me to bring...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm from Texas.Let me say that again. I'm from Texas. And this was the best barbecue I've ever had. Two fat guys from Texas (one from Houston, one from San Antonio, both having gone to college in East...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was told that this place and Gates BBQ were the two best BBQ places in KC. A lot of people said that they liked to get their meat from Arthur Bryants and the sauce from Gates. I actually thought...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, what a major disappointment. I had been wanting to eat at the legendary Arthur Bryant's for a long time. When I first arrived the air was filled with the rich smell of smoking hickory and meat....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to travel all the way from Seattle to eat here. But I did used to live in KC. This is the best BBQ in the world, bar none. Gates is a close second. I really miss KC. Seattle does not have any...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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Was 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
People who think this is good BBQ or is even a good *representative* of what KC BBQ is are full of it.The good: Fries are excellent and plenty. The Bad: Terrible fatty meat drenched in what is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here looking at yelp finding the best bbq in town. I came in Kansas for a one day trip to look for something different from what I have been eating in San Diego. It didn't take too long to find...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is, as many people have stated, the standard when it comes to BBQ. This is one of the oldest and most venerable BBQ establishment in the country. I have been to two of their outlets, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the mecca of BBQ no doubt. I've been to KC three times and went to Arthur Bryant's twice. Other than the long line, you can tell that this is a serious place just by how unpretentious the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh...my...God. If heaven was a barbecue joint, I would never leave. And if that barbecue joint was Arthur Bryant's, I would do anything God asked to enjoy this place for eternity. Its a shame that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best BBQ place in the world. Its amazing. There haven been a few Presidents that have eaten here, and some other celebs including Steven Spielberg. I love this place. It not exactly in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arthur Bryant's has, in my opinion, the best BBQ on the planet. I always go back any time I'm in Kansas City. It's in a shady neighborhood far from where I stay, but it's worth the trek. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the epitome of what a BBQ place should be. Not too fancy inside, all types of food loving people, and no frills finger linkin' good food! I got the pulled pork, and it was a big mess of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is THE definitive BBQ joint. After hearing my dad and brother rave about it for months, I finally reached the point where trying Arthur Bryant's famous barbecue was a necessity.I tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my first stop nearly every time I visit family in Kansas City. And dare I say, it may be an acquired taste. Just like the first time I watched "Spinal Tap", it may not hook you right in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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Most 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing atmosphere and food at the original AB. Don't be fooled with other locations, make the trip down Brooklyn for the real deal.Huge sandwiches, great fries and beans....the sauce is either a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have lived in Kansas City most of my life and have been into Barbeque for years. I have eaten in almost every BBQ joint in KC. If you live in KC, and are at a party, conversation inevitably turns to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Severe SEVERE quality issues. Oh how much can a place change in a year's time. What was once a great place for KC BBQ has totally gone down the way side. Here are the reasons: 1) The outside of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is really as good as it gets! Everything from the burnt ends, pulled pork to the wonder bread was just what KC BBQ is all about. I went during Missouri State vs. KU game and the atmosphere was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I'm a local and I have to say that I'm not surprised by some of the out-of-towner negative reviews, although I definitely disagree with them.Bryant's is a place where you have to know what...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a let down. I can't believe people even recommend this place.It's all hype. This place is *the* definition of a tourist trap. Pricey, no locals to be found, bad/unappreciative service,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I must say, I'm horribly disappointed. Years of Food Network and Travel Channel specials and magazine articles had me fooled. But just like Allen D. said, overrated and over-suggested. The ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best BBQ I've ever tasted. The meat just melts in your mouth and they have these wonderful signature BBQ sauces that are so flavorful. The combination of the BBQ sauces and the meat is to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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If 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
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can i say you either love it or hate it. i LOVE IT!!! Their sauce is the Carolina vinegar type of BBQ. but one thing that is a must and Bryants does well, is smoke their meat the right way. If...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first and likely last trip to KC, so I had to choose wisely. I was cautious, but still had high expectations as I always viewed Arthur Bryant's as a bit of a BBQ mecca. Based on other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To me, the best BBQ in Kansas City period! We have seen and heard all the press about how good this place is. When traveling to KC we made it a priority to come to Arthur Bryants, and it was better...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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Born 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....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had relatively high expectations for Arthur Bryant's considering all the publicity it has received, so I was excited to finally try it out for myself. It definitely scores points on the historical...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Second stop on our BBQ tour and once again......tasty BBQ! We got there right at 11 when they opened so we could grub before catching the Royals game. There were already 20 people in line when we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been in Kansas City for about 10 years now and although I'd heard of Arthur Bryant's I'd never eaten there until a month ago. After hearing all the hype on the food network and a recent Yahoo...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After all the Food Network and Travel Channel hype I figured we'd try it out since we were in KC for the day. I had high hopes, but they diminished with a couple of bites. The portions are huge.....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Arthur 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So far overrated, and unfortunately over suggested. Anytime somebody from out of town is in KC and asks where to go for BBQ this name gets dropped, which makes me kinda sad. There are far FAR better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been there in seven years, but I assume nothing's changed - in 2001, it didn't look like the place had changed in 30 years.I was weaned onto Carolina mustard-based pulled pork barbecue, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
PROS: PRETTY OMG good BBQ. The portions are huge. CONS: the wait and sometimes hurried employees (I didn't know how to really order because the line system is different here sort of). The lack of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over 50 reviews and still bangin' out a 4.5 star rating? Why are you still here reading this? Go get some pulled pork. Go. NOW!
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place truly is amazing! The large portions that are said aren't too huge if you consider yourself to be an eater. The meat platter is amazing and it is sold by the pound. It's 11.75 for any...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bryant's is a legend in KC that occasionally lives up to it's reputation. It depends on what you order -- and where you order it. Start by heading to the real, original Bryant's in one of the oldest...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I lived in Missouri until I was 23, and I still have no idea what KC BBQ actually is. This was a fantastic meal, but I'm not sure what makes it KC BBQ rather than some other kind. It's exactly what...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pulled Pork Sandwich. 'Nuff said.This place is why I refuse to eat BBQ anywhere else. You have to shout your order to the guys working behind the inch thick plexiglass window (did I mention the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'm an out of towner. I was lured to Kansas City with the promise of THE BEST bbq, and I have to say that I was not overwhelmed.I liked the decor of Arthur Bryant's and appreciated the history of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the 2nd real KC BBQ joint i've tried, and while it's better than anything i've tried at home; it was a bit pale in comparison to oklahoma joes. I ordered pulled pork and ribs - short side....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've only had a doggie bag (from friends who brought an order back to chicago); it is still deliciously good!
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WAY overrated. I was in KC for the 4th of July with 4 other buddies. Our friend who lived there took us to AB's for some real KC barbecue. We were starving and went nuts -- basically got half to a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a good test for you: If you think there is better BBQ in the universe than Arthur Bryant's you A)Don't know BBQ (There is a good chance you are then from Texas), and B)You aren't from Kansas...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK so while in Kansas City I heard, Gates, Jack Stack, and Bryants, actually I heard about Bryants from a police officer in Denver. Here's what I wanted to find. A place with some history, some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stuff me silly and call me Fanny. Seriously, so much food, and good food at that, for the price. Or maybe it's just the East Coast in me.The boy and I went in after hearing AB's is supposed to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is there an Aurthur Bryants vs Gates debate? certainly not...Gates raises my sodium level too high...maybe Aurthur Bryants versus Oklahoma Joes or Jack Stack but surely not Gates. Beans are better at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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My 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....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thee greatest BBQ restaurant around the central states. The neighborhood is full of culture as well. They are a little hard to find but you just need to find the line coming out of the building. They...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I'm ever in the area, I always try and stop by here.Things you must try here:-Baked beans! I've never had beans so good before!-Burnt Ends - I've had Burnt Ends all over Kansas and these are the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's really good BBQ, though I don't know why people are rating this *****. I've had better.
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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This 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WIN! I'm not sure why there is a Bryant's VS Gates Debate? Best turkey ever. I don't think I'd wanna eat off the courtesy plates though. The giant sheet of paper bag they smush it all together in is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best smoked chicken in the world! I don't eat pork or beef so take this as you will... but holy moly... this place is amazing! I eat like a friggin caveman when I am here. Its all about the half a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Great barbeque! Maybe the best I have had in a long time without comparing to Moe's BBQ in Vail, CO. It also could have tasted ...
gusto.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I won't say too much, but I left this place with two 4-packs of bbq sauce, and I don't regret it. yum yum yum yum.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I can't top a story about seeing someone eat the BONES on their plates...but we did get to experience all the things yelp warned us about, like lines out the door and yelling your order through...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
crazy crazy sauce. outrageous.
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best BBQ I've ever consumed. I once saw a guy finish his ribs and then proceed to eat the bones. All of them. Their sauce is fantastic. I like to keep a bottle around as much as possible....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As I write this review, I'm eating some local Barbecue from a joint in Oakland California ... covered in Bryant's sauce. Being a KC native, I miss Bryant's, you can get good meat out here (in the bay...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this Gates vs. Bryants debate. I went to both in the span of a couple of days (with my first time in KC co-worker so he had to have BBQ.) We were on a high from the Gates ribs the other day so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I grew up in KC, so I feel qualified to discuss real KC style BBQ. This is the closest you can get to original KC style BBQ, as any wikipedia entry will inform you. Personally, I'm not a fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Arthur 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heaven.I don't know what else I can say that hasn't already been said about Arthur Bryant's--it is THE place to go for BBQ. The only negative thing I can say about Arthur Bryant's is that if you are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Bryants 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmm...Bryant's is fantastic. In the always-interesting, Bryant's vs. Gates debate, there is no debate, in my mind. AB's is definitely an experience, from the off-the-normal path location to the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason I made a detour to KC on a roadie to the midwest, and that reason is Arthur Bryant's. As an amateur 'cuer and lover of all things that involve meat and fire, I'd heard that this was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best barbecue in Kansas City, period. I know this is a debate that will rage on till our arteries are long since clogged, but Bryant's has delievered every time I have been there.The meats...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These stars are based on a 30-year old memory, but I am sure the place has held up. I am sick to death I was unable to get by there on a recent visit; may plan another one to make up for it. Do they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Arthur Bryant's burnt ends were the most amazing part of my trip to KC. Because I could only stay a few days, I had burnt ends at least twice a day. If the days had been a little longer, that number...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think one of the most important distinctions to make when meeting a new person in KC is "do you prefer Bryants or Gates?"I prefer Bryants and can't really add much to what has already been said...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dear KCMO,Please just rename yourself "Arthur Bryant-ville" and be done with it. Best BBQ in the city and it would end the confusion of why there is a KANSAS City in MISSOURI.Their sauce is so good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody knows that Kansas City is a BBQ town. And everybody knows that for great BBQ, one goes to Arthur Bryant's. Arthur Bryan's is a Kansas City icon--and is often the first stop for visitors...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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When Mr Bryant first decided to open a BBQ stand on the side of the road, Kansas City was blessed by the BBQ Gods. Not only is Bryant responsible for some of the best BBQ in the World, but he hired and trained...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On the first of January, nearly every year of undergrad, we made a pilgrimage from Burlington, Vermont to Kansas City, Missouri. A 25 1/2-hour ride in a tightly packed 15-passenger van full of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend's dad would describe Arthur Bryant's BBQ somewhat of a religious experience. I finally made the pilgrimage to KC and I must say it was oh-so-heavenly! We started with a pull porked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet Heat sauce is amazing. I went to both Arthur Bryant's while I was in KC, and was not disappointed either time. HUGE portions, pulled pork was perfect, loved every bite. Left stuffed, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Arthur Bryant's is by far my favorite BBQ in Kansas City, and this is the only location I ever visit. (There's one in a casino ...
gusto.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After years of believing KC barbeque was vastly overrated (Jackstack, some other joint), I finally had Arthur Bryants. I have seen the light! Hallelujah!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. My personal favorite KC barbecue. Gates is second...so far. Service is no-nonsense. Be sure to know what you want before you get to the front of the line. There are lots of hungry people...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
World famous BBQ place...expect a line, great sauces (sweet, hot, spicy), and a pulled pork sandwich that you would knock your grandma to the ground to get at a second sandwich. You think I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the best bbq in KC. out-of-towners or suburban types might find the prices a bit eccentric for bbq, but it's well worth it: the portions are huge! the sauce is really the "icing on the cake"...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's alright. The original is a greasy little BBQ joint served cafeteria style. It's fair BBQ. Great for the lunch crowd, this place is quantity over quality. Thin vinegary sauce, a traditional KC...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wowzers. I ordered a two-way sandwich with pulled pork and BBQ beef. Holy Toledo. I took about 1/2 of it home (never ate it though) and was still stuffed. Someone in line said I HAD to get the beef...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply the best of the many bbq places I've been in my life. I still rave about the ribs even though I last ate there in June 2006. I made a special stop in KC while driving I-70 to Utah just so I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best BBQ joints I've been to. You stand in line grab a lunch tray and order your food through a window directly looking into the kitchen. They pile the food on Wonder bread...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate at Arthur Bryant's as it had quite the reputation. Let's just say that it did not live up to its billing.The brisket at Arthur Bryant's was the fattiest, cheapest cut of meat I've eaten at any...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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It 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Its the sauce. Never on the meat always on the bread. I always get the beef. Fries to many for just one. Hands Down the best in the world.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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Awesome 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So my father-in-law has season tickets to the KC Chiefs and brought us all out for Thanksgiving. Well, I'm this big fan of BBQ so going to KC is heaven. I looked up the BEST BBQ places online and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
being from california, i'm no expert on BBQ, but man this was good! get the pulled pork, the baked beans and the cole slaw. the portions are huge, so i recommend sharing.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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Arthur Bryant's barbecue deserves its excellent reputation! This will be one of the tastiest, messiest, most satisfying meals you ever eat! The food is delicious, ...
gusto.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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There will be a guaranteed line that snakes out the door at lunchtime. People will tell tourist to go to Gates. Forget that advice and ...
gusto.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The legend lives up to its name. Presidents have come here to eat, and I can see why. While driving across the country for a job, this was the only landmark I stopped at. I got a rack of ribs here...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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Very 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 f...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Arthur Bryant's is, in two words, fucking awesome. It's not a hidden gem, seems like everybody knows about it and there's good reason. First off, the ribs. Not fall off the bone moist, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2006
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The best smoked meat in K.C., in my opinion. The ribs are out of this world. The sandwiches are great, and huge. I am not ...
gusto.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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hmmm, 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hmmm, 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...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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Arthur Bryant's is without a doubt the best BBQ I've ever had. The pulled pork and hot link combo is more than my 150 pound ...
gusto.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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One 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was four or five when my parents read an article by Calvin Trillin about Arthur Bryant's Barbeque. We were living a couple hours away from Kansas City at the time, so the next time we were there, we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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The 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Only one word can describe this place: Awesome!The only thing I have ever had there is the beef sammich and fries with a red creme soda. It is absolutely perfect every single time. Now, one thing you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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This 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2005
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WOW! 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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Kansas 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...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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What's with the gritty sausage and the grainy sauce? Very fun to visit though.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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i'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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2005
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If 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 K...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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No 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...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/12/2005
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Arthur 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 ple...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/06/2005
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Kansas City knows how to do barbeque, and Bryant's is an example of that. Every evening you can smell the BBQ from blocks away, and you just want to go to Bryant's. This is probably one of the best BB...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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Anyone 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 ...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/19/2005
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Though this is one of the most highly regaurded Barbeque restraunts in the country, and possibly the world, I felt that the restraunt was terrible. Not only was the food poorly made to begin with, the...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/19/2005
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This restaraunt has the original oven where the broil and smoke the meats to perfection. We love to go there and watch them take the meat right out of the smoker and cut it up for your order. The fri...
judysbook.com - user review - 06/16/2005
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livingon 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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As 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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Every 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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We heard such great things about the BBQ, but the meat was really fatty. The sauce is spicy, I prefer a sweet, smokey sauce.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2005
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Bryant'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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2004
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I 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/27/2004
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We 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/07/2004
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We 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2004
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Just 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2004
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Arthur 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2004
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Bryants 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)...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2004
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This 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2003
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The 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2003
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THIS 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2003
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This 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2003
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Prompt 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2003
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While 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2003
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This 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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OK 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2003
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Arthur 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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Arthur 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/24/2002
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Bryant's has the best barbecue in Kansas City, bar none. I drive 600 miles to eat there.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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Eat here. The food is good. Pass on the competition.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2002
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No other BBQ sauce made anywhere that can compete to Bryant's.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2002
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The 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Awesome 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!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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Arthur 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2002
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Bryant'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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Arthur 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
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if 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.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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At 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2002
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THIS 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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My 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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Living 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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bbq so good you don't need the sauce because the meat already has a great smoke flavor.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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I 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2002
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I'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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2002
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The 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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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A few blocks east of 18th and Vine, this unpretentious self-serve restaurant, with origins stretching back to the early 1920s, is the most famous -- and some swear the best -- barbecue joint in town. White...
frommers.com - user review
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one of the top restaurants in the usa for real southwestern style barbeque...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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you want bbq, you came to the right place. be prepared to take half of what they give you home, the burnt ends and fries could feed to people...
fodors.com - user review
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worthy of its legendary status...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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my wife and i took a trip to kansas city for labor day weekend. while there, i wanted to sample some.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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i drove by this hole in the wall twice before realizing it was indeed the famed barbecue joint so many had touted as the world's finest. it was so small and quiet, and in a fairly run-down area, that was it...
igougo.com - user review
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considered by many to be the best barbecue spot in kansas city, this rustic joint is always hopping at lunch as ceo's and secretaries rub shoulders with cops and construction workers over deliciously tangy...
10best.com - user review
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The food was good, even very good. Not great BBQ, though. The restaurant itself was dirty, the silverware was dirty/greasy, the table was dirty/greasy. And, it was the first time I've eaten
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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kansas city is famous for its barbecue, and this restaurant is one of the reasons why. arthur bryant's has been serving up slabs of slow cooked pork and beef since the 1930s. the small building is nothing...
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