Woodyard Bar-B-Que

I only come to KC every couple of years. When I do I expect the best BBQ in the country. Did not get it this time. This was locally recommended. 7 of us ate spare ribs, brisket, ham, turkey, burnt ends, chili. Meat was all thin sliced and cold, even when getting a plate meal. Burnt ends were fatty and not tender. Chili was blah. Sides were homemade but not creative. Not one of us was impressed. I had home cooked BBQ baby backs in Manhattan, KS a few days before that was a completely better story. Proving one again that going out to eat is for the unimaginative.

A top notch BBQ joint in the most competitive market place has managed to stand out and thrive in Kansas City by producing a quality product in a unique atmosphere. I enjoyed a big beef sandwich with beans and fries very much and my friends had beef and ham. Easy to find with plenty of free parking. Everything was excellent especially the folks who own and operate this great restaurant. Very helpful, friendly and informative. Thank you for serving up a great meal in a fun environment, I will be back soon to try your burnt end chili, it sounds great! Jeannette and I brought a friend here for lunch yesterday and she shared some of the chili with us and it was also excellent.

Good ribs and brisket, but there are other bbq joints that I like better. The sauce had a little too much vinegar for my tastes. I don't want people to think that their food isn't good, because the ribs and brisket were moist, tender and well smoked. It's just a matter of personal taste. I really liked the laid back dining area that consisted of picnic tables. The service was excellent. They were friendly and helpful.