Char Bar

Kansas City, MO · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Kansas City
#136
of 1208 restaurants
City Percentile
73%
rating percentile
Address
Char Bar, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone
(816) 389-8600
Website
charbarbbq.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext
Status
Open · Closes 12 AM

Char Bar is a restaurant located in Kansas City, MO. It is one of 1,208 restaurants listed in Kansas City. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Kansas City city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Char Bar

You’ve tried the rest, now try the…WHOMP! — Char Bar Smoked Meats and Amusements. Pitmaster Mitch Benjamin brings his smoke and magic as well as his world award-winning sauces to the heart of historic Westport. Come see why many claim Char Bar and... More

Hours

Saturday10 AM–
Sunday10 AM–10 PM
Monday11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday11 AM–10 PM
Thursday11 AM–10 PM
Friday11 AM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Scott Mueller · Feb 2026

Jo-Jo potatoes are a MUST order. The Wagyu meatloaf was delicious and a huge portion. The street corn side was fantastic. Great atmosphere. Our waiter was super helpful explaining everything. Back to the Jo-Jo potatoes it's like they take a whole potatoes and somehow get it all crispy bits inside so it's like a baked potato meets crispy potato wedges and then seasoned to perfection.

★★★★★ 5.0 Leslie Iacono · Oct 2025

There is tons of inside seating, covered patio and outside seating available. There’s a whole thing for kids to play on with corn hole and giant connect 4 and jenga. Plenty of veggie options. They are all clearly labeled. We tried the jackfruit sando, it was great. The sides were awesome. The bbq sauces were so good. I loved the sweet one. Excellent beer selection, good service. Very happy we stopped in.

★★★★★ 5.0 Aram Lecis · Oct 2025

First time at this location, always been a fan of the Parkville location and of Meat Mitch in general. We got the massive meat sampler along with the chimichanga (I think that's what it was) and it was all amazing. Mac and Cheese was fantastic too. Our server was super friendly and attentive and the whole building has a great vibe. Lots of BBQ choices here in KC, but Char Bar is the one I always come back to. Oh and dessert was the perfect capper!

★★★★★ 5.0 Kirsten Rowland · Nov 2025

Stopped in for lunch and was not disappointed. The service was friendly and efficient, the food came oit promptly, and portion sizes were appropriate. We had the cheesy hushpuppies and the chicken nuggets to start. The hushpuppies were not my favorite (but my companion liked them). The chicken nuggets are tenders-sized. They have a great seasoned breading and come with some awesome sauces. We had the half platter of naked burnt ends with creamy slaw and onion rings along with the holy trinity (ribs, brisket, and burnt ends) with the JoJo potatoes and potato salad. The meats were smoked really well, the ribs were meaty, and nothing was too fatty or dry. The JoJo potatoes were crazy good...these are a must have. Everything was great! We will definitely be back sooner than later.

★★★★★ 5.0 Lorisa Key · Dec 2025

I grabbed these dishes to-go, and WOW! Char Bar absolutely delivered. The portions were huge, the flavors were even better, and the BBQ had that perfect balance of smokey and sweet with a mild heat that sneaks up on you in the best way. But the real game-changer? The fried pickle on top of the pulled pork and the mac-cheese. One bite and I was sold on the entire meal. Coming from the South, we’re notoriously picky about our BBQ, but Char Bar impressed me enough that I’ll be back on my next trip. If you’re debating trying it… stop debating and go. Your taste buds will thank you!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Fireplace ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Wine List ✓ Live Music ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Sports ✓ Lunch

Services

Barbecue restaurantAmerican restaurantBarBar & grillBrunch restaurantFamily restaurantPubRestaurant

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