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Smokehouse Barbecue

Northland, ·$$
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The Zona Rosa outpost of a 1987 family smokehouse

Smokehouse Barbecue has been a family-run Kansas City name since 1987, and the Zona Rosa outpost runs the same hickory-smoked playbook that built the small chain's following. It's a polished, sit-down room—the kind of barbecue stop that doubles as a full family dinner rather than a quick tray grabbed on the way home. The famous pulled pork is the calling card, joined by smoked brisket sliced for the table, succulent pork ribs, and a smoked sausage that fills out the tray. The baked beans carry a devoted following all their own, deep and smoky enough to order as more than a side. Decades of consistency across the brand show up here in a familiar, comfortable form—Northland barbecue that knows exactly what it is and feels no need to apologize for it or chase whatever the newer pits are doing.

Know Before You Go

Hours
Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–9pm
Price
Mid-range ($$)
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Famous Pulled Pork, Smoked Brisket, and Pork Ribs

What to Order

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Famous Pulled Pork
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Smoked Brisket
3
Pork Ribs
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Smokehouse Baked Beans
5
Smoked Sausage

Why It Stands Out

Family-run since 1987, and the Zona Rosa room runs the same hickory playbook. The famous pulled pork leads, with brisket, succulent ribs, and smoked sausage behind it—and the baked beans carry a devoted following all their own.

Quick Facts

Address
8451 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 64153
Hours
Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–9pm
Price Range
$$
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Smokehouse Barbecue — Frequently Asked Questions

What should I order at Smokehouse Barbecue?

Regulars point to Famous Pulled Pork, Smoked Brisket, Pork Ribs, and Smokehouse Baked Beans.

What are Smokehouse Barbecue's hours?

Mon–Thu 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–10pm, Sun 11am–9pm

Is Smokehouse Barbecue expensive?

Smokehouse Barbecue is mid-range ($$).

What kind of barbecue does Smokehouse Barbecue serve?

Smokehouse Barbecue serves Kansas City Style barbecue — Kansas City BBQ is defined by its variety of meats (not just pork or beef, but both plus chicken, sausage, turkey, and more), thick tomato-and-molasses-based sauce, slow-smoking over hickory wood, and the legendary burnt ends.