BB's Lawnside BBQ
BBQ Joint, Music Venue, and Rock Club$$$$
Kansas City
"Mama Ray leads an amazing open jam session Saturday afternoons."(4 Tips)
"Amazing burnt ends and the bread pudding is killer."(5 Tips)
"Great blues atmosphere and live music at night."(13 Tips)
"Best BBQ and Blues in town."(2 Tips)
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Ryan SpenceJuly 7, 2016The service is great, very nice and friendly. Pretty quickish service. Skillet fries were great. I had the Big sandwich and it was good. You get so many potatoes that I couldn't finish them.
Upvote4Downvote- Jennifer GordonAugust 31, 2014Amazing burnt ends and the bread pudding is killer. Our waitress brewed fresh hot coffee for us -- yes it was awesome.
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Nash PleasantSeptember 10, 2018Good barbecue. Great live music every night. If you’re looking for the blues in KC, start here. Try the smoked catfish and Cajun fixinsUpvote2Downvote- Isaac MummaMarch 23, 2014Great blues atmosphere and live music at night. Get the BB Kings combo and Jill for a waitress. great prices as well!Upvote2Downvote
- Mama Ray leads an amazing open jam session Saturday afternoons. Come for the barbecue and Louisiana favorites and stay for the music!UpvoteDownvote
Albert TongFebruary 1, 2013Great overall BBQ menu with one of the best atmosphere around with all the music. Definitely come on a Friday or Saturday night.Upvote2Downvote
Kansas CityOctober 17, 2012Where barbecue meets the blues! Live blues Wed.–Sun. nights. Slow-smoked barbecue and Louisiana favorites. Appetizers, soups and sandwiches, sliced thin, piled high.Upvote8Downvote
Elizabeth LambleJuly 27, 2014Good bbq and music if you can get in. Does it look a little sunny?
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If there's a heaven, I hope it's like BB's Lawnside...bring a friend and split the BB King combo with a bucket of PBR's...simply amazingUpvote5Downvote
Roggy RocksteadyJuly 8, 2012Hands down the best BBQ in KC! Cross your fingers that Raeann serves you - she's fun, sweet & great at her job.Upvote6Downvote
- Kansas CityOctober 26, 2011Barbecue meets the blues: enjoy live music while you grub, Wednesday-Sunday nights.Upvote5Downvote
Some of the best blues in town goes on here on a nightly basis.. lawnside is infamously important to Kansas City & the blues community!Upvote2Downvote
Kimberly BenjaminJune 4, 2012Must come on a Sunday for the best blues music in KC with the best BBQ any day of the week.Upvote2Downvote
Darius ClarkAugust 23, 2013Really some of the best Kansas city has to offer! Backed beans are fabulousUpvote2Downvote
No NoMay 18, 2012The absolute best pork BBQ I think I've had. YUM! Go here if you're visiting Kansas City, MO & love BBQ.Upvote2Downvote
BBQ. Yes, I know they do BBQ, but it's all been amazingly delicious.UpvoteDownvote
Simon KuoNovember 1, 2009Every Tuesday night Trampled Under Foot plays blues and the occasional Led Zeppelin tune. You won't find a more talented and engaging group anywhere in town. Plus there's the BBQ!UpvoteDownvote
- Annette MartinJanuary 19, 2013Best BBQ and Blues in town. Especially when Mama Ray plays!Upvote4Downvote
Jeff DeasonFebruary 23, 2013Always get here early so you have time to eat and then enjoy the musicUpvoteDownvote
MarKansaSityApril 3, 2010Mama Ray's blues jam EVERY Saturday 2-6. One of KC's greatest & longest running traditions. You never know who will stop in to jam w Mama.Upvote1Downvote
Pulled pork sandwich, battered fries.UpvoteDownvote
CorkedCowgirl SDMarch 25, 2011Not only do they have a great rib deal on Thursdays, but it's also jan night. Great local blues talent.UpvoteDownvote
Watch out for an up and comer on the bass named Jimmy. He's one bad mofoUpvote3Downvote
Mike Shannon is the best! And Trampled Underfoot is Simply Amazing along with Lee McBee!Upvote5Downvote
Try the rib tips! Very tender and good flavor!Upvote4Downvote
You can bring your own sunflower seeds. Do so on live blues nightsUpvoteDownvote
Robert BratneyJuly 21, 2015Burnt ends were delicious, live music was fun, and the space is really cool! Has a Cajun roadhouse vibe.Upvote1Downvote1
Use your PriceChopper card for half off a second sandwich before 6:00 pm.UpvoteDownvote
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BB's Lawnside BBQ
1205 E 85th St (btwn Troost & Flora Ave)
Kansas City, MO 64131
United States
Kansas City, MO 64131
United States
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Wed
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Thu
- 11:00 AM–10:30 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:00 PM
(816) 822-7427
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Full Bar, Cocktails
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