Char Bar

About

Pitmaster Mitch Benjamin's award-winning smokehouse in the heart of Westport brings chef-driven barbecue and a sprawling beer garden playground to life. Beyond the pit-smoked meats and rotating daily specials—think smoked meatloaf Mondays or shrimp and grits Fridays—Char Bar doubles as an urban gathering spot with cornhole, bocce, ping-pong, and a massive patio where dogs and families alike can settle in for the long haul. Weekday happy hour runs 3–6 PM with drink and food deals.

Features

Hours

Specials

Monday specialSmoked Meatloaf Mondays

Smoked brisket jalapeno-cheddar meatloaf with mashed potatoes, pan gravy & buttered fresh corn

Mon–FriBrown Bag Special11 AM – 1 PM

Smoked meat on bun with side and fries, Monday-Friday 11am-1pm, dine-in only

Mon–FriHappy Hour3 PM – 6 PM

Throwback beers, well drinks, appetizers, and signature items at discounted prices

Tuesday specialBarbacoa Tuesdays

Burnt End Chimiganga with black beans, rice, cheese, charred poblano cream, ancho bbq, avocado, pico & cilantro

Wednesday specialBologna BLT Club Wednesdays

House-smoked bologna, pimento cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, carolina mustard-mayo on texas toast

Thursday specialPastrami Burnt End Thursdays

House-smoked pastrami burnt ends, kraut, fontina cheese, russian dressing, pumpernickel bun

Friday specialShrimp & Grits Fridays

Cajun-grilled shrimp, hand-cranked andouille, brown butter grits & creole sauce. Lunch $17 / Dinner $24

Sunday specialFried Chicken Sundays (Kansas City location only)

Southern fried chicken, whipped potatoes, pan gravy, slaw, jalapeno-cheddar biscuit & tabasco-honey

Sunday specialSmoked Chicken Sundays (Parkville location only)

Dr. Pepper-brined chicken, bama white sauce, crispy okra, black-eyed pea succotash & buttermilk biscuits