Reviews for Gates Bar-B-Q in Kansas City, MO
My return visit to this Gate?s barbecue location was based on a visit three years ago. I remember the food being good then. I... was very disappointed in my visit this time. The staff behind the counter was surly, unfriendly, and was unhelpful withquestions about the menu. When I asked what the difference was between the long bones, the medium bones in the short bones, theperson waiting on me said the long ones are long, the short ones are short. I understand that businesses are shorthanded andunderstaffed these days. I try to take that into account when I am the customer. However, this behavior is uncalled for to acustomer who has not presented a problem. The meal I had, as well as my two traveling companions?, were inedible. My slab ofribs was dried out and too spicy. The pork sandwiches that my companions ordered both were extremely fatty and they couldn?t eatthem. The ambience was noisy and confusing. A most disappointing experience. Read more
I ordered the mix plate. First off the sauce, I?m not a fan. I found it too vinegary. The ribs were tender but the sauce ruined... it for me. The brisket was also tender but the ones that escaped the sauce lacked seasoning. The ham was just way too salty. Ifelt like chugging a pitcher of water after a couple of bites of it. The fries were just thick cut fries, nothing special.Service was quick and seamless. I received my order within minutes of ordering it, hardly any wait. Also the floor in the diningroom was like an oil spill. Do they clean it with canola oil instead of detergent and bleach? I won?t return because my ribstaste better. Read more
This place is amazing! The staff is friendly and the food was amazing!!! I got the combo bun with fries my meat was beef and... turkey! Read more
Thanks to one of my best friends, who is originally from KC, I've been enjoying Gates BBQ sauce for years. But today was the... first time I was able to visit their restaurant and actually try their food. I got the short end plate and a side of fries.Gates' ribs are one of the very few joints I can recall that actually makes ribs that don't need sauce. They're that good! Butthen add some of that Gates original BBQ sauce on top and it's enough to leave you in a food coma. This is by far the best BBQsauce I've ever had, ANYWHERE. By the end, I was dipping my bread in that delectable sauce just to savor every bite. You won'tbe disappointed. Read more
Loved it. Fantastic BBQ. Can?t decide, get the mixed platter. Don?t need anyone to hold my hand. If you?re hungry you?ll figure... it out. The staff were fun and friendly. To all you Karen?s out there, do everyone a favor and go elsewhere. Read more
Hands down!!!! The best bbq Ive ever had! It was smoked to perfection. I chose the sweet and smokey sauce which was delicious.... But the smoked meats stand on their own. DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK! I had enough for 2 days. Thanks guys Read more
Food was salty and meat was nothing but fat. The sauce taste like straight vinegar. The only thing that was good was the Bake... Beans and Potato Salad. Not even a great choice for my first KC BBQ experience ???? Read more
Okay so I am a Carolina BBQ girl. But man the burnt ends sandwich was phenomenal. Now we had a late lunch so we were hungry and... did a huge mixed plate too. The ribs, yum. I am used to a vinegar based pulled pork, which this is not, but the beef was great.The sauce does have a kick, we did not need any extra. I maybe should have asked for light sauce on it with a little on theside. Staff was great and helpful as they learned it was our first time there. Seems like there is some cool history with theGates sites too. The mixed plate was a little pricey but could way easily be split with no need for more. Read more