Jack Stack Barbecue - Martin City Claim this business

Annieon Google

4 months ago

Partner and I ate here for the first time. Let's start with the positives! We enjoyed the brisket and sausage. We also bought burnt ends, ribs, and three sides. The beans were out of this world. Best beans in the area. Unfortunately, the ribs were meh. The flavor was good but it had a lot of.. gristle? Weird bits? The burnt ends were kind of chewy or were just pure fat. The asparagus only tasted like.. smoke? Didnt really have much other flavor. We also got broccoli which was just okay. All said, our experience was okay but not great or amazing. Pretty middle of the line. For almost $50 for two people, we would probably choose a better place.

Brother Loveon Google

2 months ago

One of the best barbecue spots around—and I say that as someone who has traveled all over the USA. Great barbecue is hard to find consistently, but this place absolutely delivers. Yes, the price can feel a little steep at first, but once the food hits the table, you understand why. This is quality barbecue with real depth of flavor, care, and consistency behind it. Nothing tastes rushed or generic. I live a few hours away, so unfortunately I’m not able to visit as often as I’d like, but whenever I’m in Kansas City and craving barbecue, this is easily my first stop. That alone says a lot. Some places are good because they’re popular. Others become memorable because they actually live up to the reputation. This place does both. Good barbecue fills you. Great barbecue stays on your mind long after you leave.

DPKon Google

3 months ago

Very good food for maincourse with generous portions. Apps never made it to the table though. We were not charged for items missing. Family Old Fashion cocktail was spot on delicious. The place was busy but they seemed to have plenty of help on hand. It's hard to beat the Stack.

Cindy Wilsonon Google

2 months ago

Beef brisket, pulled pork and turkey. Cole Slaw and bbq beans for my two sides. More food than I could eat, so I brought home leftovers. Food was excellent the next day too!! They do have the best beans!! Sorry I didn’t get a photo of our two sides, wings and bbq grilled shrimp. Both were delicious. We brought out of town family here for dinner. They loved it.

Caleb Watsonon Google

6 months ago

I asked five people where I should eat during my short visit to Kansas City; they all suggested different spots, but every single one of them included Jack Stack. So, I had to go. I started with the barbecue shrimp appetizer, and it was fantastic. It’s served in a barbecue butter sauce with a smoky flavor that is just delicious. Squeezing the lemon juice on top really takes it to the next level—I ate the entire serving by myself. For my main, I chose the "Pick 3" option with brisket, lamb ribs, and smoked sausage. I don't know what it is, but I can never find smoked sausage I like anywhere outside of Texas. Even at "Texas-style" spots, they never seem to get it right, and Jack Stack was no exception. However, the lamb ribs were really tasty—perhaps a little fattier than I usually like, but they had an excellent bark and the fat was rendered well, so they weren't chewy. The brisket was top-notch; it was fall-apart tender and melted in my mouth. If I go back, I’m probably just getting a brisket plate because it was truly fantastic. I ate everything except for the sausage, leaving about half of that behind. I have no complaints, though; I was very full and very happy. It was worth getting the sampler to try a bit of everything, even if I almost needed a wheelchair to roll me back to my car. The recommendations were not ill-founded. It is an excellent barbecue establishment.