char bar

montana love. that's some damn good sweet tea just like my momma made it. we loved the atmosphere and our food was amazing everything i would expect in kc.

really good. had burnt ends and pork butt. nice bark. good smoke. biggest complaint is its a really small serving for $18

peach cobbler. not really a cobbler but the crust tastes like a cross between traditional pie crust and a cookie. smells of cinnamon will seduce you before you even take a bite.


-----31 jan, 2015-----

holy trinity. delish! ribs, burnt ends and brisket.


-----31 jan, 2015-----

"hushpuppies" made with grits topped with beer blanc and jalapeño jam. amazing. so good! a must try!

absolutely stunning bbq.... we've been twice in the last two weeks. the first time with the family; great with the munchkin, had the holy trinity tray, pickled pig sandwich, hand cut fries, cheesy hushpuppies and smoked turkey for the boy. fantastic!!! easily in my top 3 for burnt ends and all the smoked meats were spot on.

next stop was on boy's night because their beer and tap selection is stellar. all the gents were flat out impressed with their food and immediately put it on our short list of returns.

here's the deal... get to char bar sooner rather than later. if you're a bbq afficionado then it's a must stop.

amazing food, service, and atmosphere. i've eaten at the char bar the past two weekends, and both times had a great experience. the first time i tried their chicken and waffles, having never had chicken and waffles before. the savory bacon/cheddar waffle was amazing, and the chicken had a great spicy kick. a little smoky hollandaise and it was mouth heaven.
this last weekend my table went all out and ordered the whomp platter, which has all of their meats. the burnt ends and ribs topped any i have had in kc hands down. i wasn't as jazzed about the jackfruit, but for what it is it wasn't bad. their barbecued beans were amazing and have a lot of smoky, barbecue flavor without being over-sweetened like most traditional bbq beans.
i can't wait for their outdoor area to be completed!

awesome service, best food. my wife and i love this place, we have been there twice now and everything we have had has been amazing!
the most recent time we went we got the whomp platter which was totally worth it.

a must for anyone who wants a high end product at a reasonable price.

tayconmor. best ribs you've ever tasted. run, don't walk to char bar!

solid, basic bbq. no real surprises, but that goes both ways. friendly service. the meat was cooked perfectly -- smoked, but not dry. try the smoky table sauce for a little kick. recommend the deep fried pickles. everything else is just good. not a place for adventures in eating.

... i hit char bar in westport to sample their restaurant week offerings. i should already confess that i am a fan of this place. this is a really fun and well-run concept from the folks that own mccoy's public house , the foundry at mccoy's and beer kitchen along with bbq expertise and sauces from barbecue businessman and pit master, meat mitch . right now all of the good stuff is happening inside, but come spring their "adult playground" will host the largest outdoor beer garden in kansas city. this will be the place you will come to play hooky from work on those gorgeous spring and summer days ahead.

the char bar is the latest in the barbecue restaurant sweepstakes, on the heels of the q 39 opening last april. the char bar is taking it up a notch, with a sports bar/laid-back ambiance, complete with leather chairs, and even some healthy options. my husband thought i was off my rocker when i suggested getting the roots and fruits, but even he admitted it was a winner. a generous portion of brussel sprouts, roasted beets, parsnips, goat cheese, oranges and blackberry vinaigrette, it would be a great entrée, though we treated it as an appetizer

smoked chicken wings. the wings were smoked the fried. wish they would have just smoked them, but they were very good.


-----15 dec, 2014-----

kale slaw. this dish was underwhelming. it could use some texture or crunch and a bit of salt and acidity. the flavor was very subtle and didn't remind me much of a slaw at all.


-----15 dec, 2014-----

burnt heaven. the flavor of the meat was excellent! very tender and smoky. the burnt ends were huge, so i preferred to break them apart to bite into the sandwich. i ordered the slaw on the side. great dish.

a great use of a portion of the old beaumont club. delicious fusion of bbq and gastropub without being too over the top either way. we've been back several times and must haves so far are the burnt heaven, cbgb burger and cheesy corn. i can't wait until spring for the playground and beer garden to open. overall a great addition to westport and the westphal empire!