Gates Bar-b-q

raregold1

on Citysearch Jul 03, 2009
Let me first say that Gates & Sons was my first job as a teen, 34 yrs ago. I was trained by Mrs. Gates! Anywho, Gates has the best flavor in meat & sauces. The meat on the chicken wings just falls off the bone, mmph, mmph,... (more)

TWENTYFOUR7WORK

on Citysearch Jul 10, 2008
ON A RECENT SATURDAY NIGHT , I ORDERED FROM THE INDEPENDENCE MO, LOCATION. UPON ARRIVING AT HOME WITH FAMILY MY DAUGHTER WAS EATING BEEF MADE IN TO A SANDWICH FROM A MIX PLATE. SHE STARTED GAGING AND UP CAME A STUD... (more)

OkieBill

on Citysearch Jun 30, 2008
I had a slab of Ribs and my wife had a Beef sandwich. both were more than we could finish in one setting. ribs didn't need any sauce to make them better. I like it best of all the BBQ i've tried in KC Area. this Location was on... (more)

Contributor

on Citysearch Feb 19, 2007
Barbecue is the specialty at the family-friendly mini chain restaurant that serves meat by the pound and offers catering. (more)

tloku

on Citysearch Sep 27, 2006
I brought a friend from New York back to Kansas City for the weekend and we ordered $80 worth of Burnt Ends, Ribs, and sides. When we opened the food at the Chief's game we were horrified to find a box of burnt fat instead of... (more)

Melissa T.

on Judys Book Mar 28, 2006
Gates is my favorite BBQ restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri. The service is good and the food is excellent. I enjoy going there for lunch and ordering the ham on bun with a side of onion rings. Their onion rings are the... (more)

lkelley5555

on Citysearch Jul 26, 2005
You are looking at over $10.00 for a sandwich fries and drink. Need to up grade thier meat. (more)

ofeelya53

on Citysearch Jul 24, 2005
I have traveled all over the world with the military and when I was pregnant (that was 33 years ago) I lived in KC... My brother-in-law introduced me to Gates and I have craved it ever since. the sauce is superb...the... (more)

Jeff R.

on Judys Book Jun 17, 2005
There's barbecue, then there's Gates. More than just a good place to grab a bite to eat, Gates is more on the order of a cultural icon in the world of barbecuing.The original Gates BarBQ location is down in the city, but... (more)

Chad P.

on Judys Book Jun 16, 2005
Gates is one of the best BBQ places in the USA, and so you have to say the world. Gates used to be #1 on my list but the competition is pretty hot these days. Gates has raised thier prices and so I cant say they are #1 due to the... (more)

aimerzz

on Citysearch May 18, 2005
Gates by far is the BEST BBQ. In a town known for our BBQ they are certainly the best. The meat cuts are typically lean and generous. I highly recomend the turkey sandwich or Gates famous Short End Ribs! The sauce is the... (more)

rands301

on Citysearch May 02, 2005
Friends who knew I came to KC in search of great 'cue told me I must go to Gates. I must admit I was sorely disappointed. I ordered "short end," which they didn't have at the time, changed to "long end," and was... (more)

ellisrobinson

on Citysearch Apr 06, 2004
What can I say about Gates. I have lived in 10 major cities across the United States and have tried all of their BBQ restraurants. By far Gates has the most flavor than all of them. The meats are smoked just right and not... (more)

pphan2004

on Citysearch Mar 04, 2004
This is good bbq. Sure after reading some of the other revues about bad and rude service, it's simply not true. If you're not prepared for the "hi, how can I help you being shouted over the counter" sure it could maybe be... (more)

bellis105

on Citysearch Jan 12, 2003
Having heard about the famous Gates mystique for many years, it was one of the first places I stopped when I went to KC. I found it to be more of a BBQ McDonald's with a lot of shouting. The food was good but left me wondering... (more)

SunriseResources

on Citysearch Dec 14, 2002
Gates Bar-b-q at 3205 Main St. in Kansas City is concient to hospital hill and tourist centers down town K. C. I have been there several times with groups from a local employer. After the second visit, I started voting... (more)

graysondgray

on Citysearch Sep 06, 2002
I was born and rise in Kansas City,Mo and now live in Califorina. I have try all kinds of Bar-b-q and nothing compares to Gates & Sons. They are the Best around. (more)

mpdrips

on Citysearch Aug 07, 2002
I have lived in KC all my life, and have eaten at all the major BBQ places in KC, and Gates is still the best, bar none! (more)

glasgowscotties

on Citysearch Jul 23, 2002
As a visitor to Kansas City, I was encouraged to partake of the Gates Bar-B-Q. I was most impressed with the very speedy service and the EXCELLENT food. The atmosphere was relaxed so I had a very enjoyable time.... (more)

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