Chop's BBQ and Catering — Restaurant in Smithville

Well, I may be a bit more picky about barbecue than some, since we live in Kansas City. And I'm glad that Smithville has this option now, but it was lacking in a few areas. My husband and I ordered the fried pickles appetizer, and we shared a 2-meat dinner, with our choices being brisket & pulled pork. First of all, they only serve beer. No wine. I was not happy about that, as I am not a beer drinker. Secondly, I do not like to eat with paper plates and plastic forks. Thirdly, I was not a fan of the very weird yellow coleslaw, nor the beans, nor the "bold" sauce. Sorry, they had a strange flavor. I did like the spicy sauce, and the pulled pork. They were both tasty. However, the brisket was tender but without much flavor. And fourthly, I was unhappy that you cannot order the fried pickles as a side dish. I understand the helping would be smaller, or cause an upcharge, but instead in order to have them I had to order a whole appetizer. We had no complaints with the servers though. They were friendly...

My wife and I were visiting Smithville for family reasons. Tonight, we decided to go out for dinner. There was just the two of us. When traveling, I like to try indigenous restaurants when practicable. Sometimes we are disappointed, sometimes the place is OK, and sometimes we hit the jackpot. Using a Maps internet app, I searched Smithville for restaurants and decided to try Chops BBQ and Catering. JACKPOT! We ordered the 2 meat platter and upscaled it to Burnt Ends and Ribs. Sides were onion rings and baked beans. The Ends and Ribs were both excellent - large, meaty, and cooked just right. Onion rings were excellent; baked beans were OK. Service was most attentive in a homey atmosphere; I must say that little gal waiting on us did hustle all evening. Being Friday night, the place was crowded but we got our food in a timely manner. Parking on the street was good - walked about 1/2 a block on a pleasant evening. A most enjoyable experience with plenty of food for the two of us for...

We came down from Janesville, Minnesota for a Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. My ol lady and I got this absolutely phenomenal air bnb just outside of Smithsville, Mo. We decided to head out and see what town had to offer for the day, we stumbled onto a smoking competition! Upon further inspection the local smoke house was still open to the public. I didn’t even spend a total of $50 and both the ol lady and I walked out with a doggy bag. We had the 3 meat platter, brisket was spot on perfection, the smoked sausage was legit melt in your mouth divine, the ribs were the best I’ve ever had in my life, the cheesy bacon potatoes I legit would swim in that stuff!!! The ol lady and I don’t do much sauce but we tried it all, the bold was my favorite, she really liked the sweet one, she even said she regrets not carrying a purse, “that one woulda came home with us” she snickers as we walk out stuffed!!!!

Service was 5 star quality!

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