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Dining in Kansas City
Kansas City's 2,200+ restaurants make it the undisputed BBQ capital of America with over 100 BBQ joints serving slow-smoked meats. Famous for burnt ends, ribs, and thick tomato-based BBQ sauce, KC has a BBQ culture that dates to the early 1900s.
Beyond BBQ, the city offers Midwestern comfort food, steakhouses, and a growing food scene in neighborhoods like Crossroads Arts District and Westport. Kansas City also pioneered the strip steak and has a strong jazz and dining culture connection.
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Cuisine Highlights
Kansas City BBQ, burnt ends, ribs, brisket, steakhouses, Midwestern comfort food, strip steak
Did You Know?
Kansas City has more BBQ restaurants per capita than any other U.S. city, with over 100 BBQ joints, and hosts the American Royal World Series of Barbecue, the world's largest BBQ competition.
💰 Average Price Range
USD $12-50 per person
⏰ Best Time to Dine
Year-round BBQ; summer for outdoor dining and BBQ festivals
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Insider Dining Tips for Kansas City
Burnt ends (brisket point) are KC specialty - order early as they sell out
KC BBQ sauce is thick, sweet, and tomato-based
Many historic BBQ joints are no-frills - focus is on the meat
Arthur Bryant's, Joe's KC, Q39, and Gates are must-tries
Local Dining Customs & Etiquette
Tipping 18-20% standard. Very casual dress. BBQ is serious - locals have strong opinions. Paper towels more important than napkins.
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