When Smokin’ Guns BBQ claims that their food is award-winning, they aren’t playing around. Owned by the husband-and-wife duo of Phil and Linda Hopkins, Smokin’ Guns BBQ has been in the business of slow-cooked meat since 1997. They started out in the competitive circuit with 400 contests (and counting) across 15 states under their belts. One of their most prestigious wins was at the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue Contest in 1999, where they took home the title of Grand Champion.

The Smokin’ Guns BBQ legacy lives on in their restaurant, where they serve up their award-winning recipes to hungry customers daily. Taking pride in using only the best quality meats, each dish provides incredible flavor with many claiming that additional sauce isn’t necessary at all. Savvy foodies ought to try the Big Gun Combo Platter, a heaping plate of four baby back ribs and your choice of beef brisket, ham, pulled pork, sausage, or turkey. The platter also comes with three side dishes of your choice, bread, and delicious pickles.

Smokin’ Guns BBQ, 1218 Swift Street North, Kansas City, Missouri 64116, Phone: 816-221-2535

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