Wabash BBQ – American
The air at Wabash BBQ hangs heavy with the intoxicating scent of slow-smoked hardwoods, drawing guests into a lively space where the soulful traditions of the pit take center stage. Each day unfolds with its own savory rhythm, from the tender pull of slow-cooked ribs to the satisfying crunch of golden-fried catfish and sweet corn nuggets that offer a playful contrast to the rich, smoky meats. Whether diving into a towering platter of BBQ nachos or savoring a hearty brisket hoagie, diners find themselves immersed in a warm, no-frills celebration of smoke, spice, and community.
Kansas City Avenue South https://www.wabashbbq.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Wabash BBQ
Dairy-Free at Wabash BBQ
Wabash BBQ in Excelsior Springs has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Short Stack, Fried Mushrooms and Sweet Corn Nuggets. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Wabash BBQ
Wabash BBQ in Excelsior Springs has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Express, Short Stack and Thursday Special: Pulled Pork Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Wabash BBQ
Wabash BBQ in Excelsior Springs has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BBQ Beans, Fried Pickles and Fried Sweet Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Wabash BBQ
Wabash BBQ in Excelsior Springs has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken Strips Starter, Draft Beer (16-oz.) and Chicken Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Wabash BBQ
Wabash BBQ in Excelsior Springs has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Ice Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Wabash BBQ
Wabash BBQ in Excelsior Springs has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Short Stack, The Wabash Blend and Ice Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Wabash BBQ
Wabash BBQ in Excelsior Springs has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BBQ Nacho Platter and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Wabash BBQ
Wabash BBQ in Excelsior Springs has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including BBQ Beans, Fried Mushrooms and Sweet Corn Nuggets. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Wabash BBQ
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Beer (16-oz.) | 0 g | 62.3 g |
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Bottled Beer | 24.3 g | 37.4 g |
| Chicken Strips Starter | 7.6 g | 29.5 g |
| Chicken Strip Dinner | 37.3 g | 25.6 g |
| The Iron Horse | 14.1 g | 24.4 g |
| Fried Chicken Salad | 6.6 g | 18 g |
| Fried Zucchini | 50.9 g | 15.7 g |
| Kids Corndog | 70.4 g | 15.6 g |
| Friday Special: Catfish Strips | 10 g | 11.7 g |
| Sweet Corn Nuggets | 21.2 g | 9.6 g |
| Full Slab Baby-Back Ribs | 75.6 g | 8.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding food quality, guests rave about the fresh and tender ingredients that make every meal a standout experience. Reviewers highlight the professional service and relaxed vibe, noting that the welcoming atmosphere consistently encourages diners to return and recommend the spot to friends.
Menu
Daily Discount Fares
- Monday Special: Brisket Hoagie - $13.49: Tender well-done brisket chunks on a hoagie bun, served with french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuesday Special: Long-End Ribs - $14.99: Tender, smoked long-end ribs served with french fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wednesday Special: Chicken and Ribs - $14.99: Combination plate with a quarter chicken and ribs, served with french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thursday Special: Pulled Pork Plate - $12.49: Pulled pork plate served with your choice of two sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday Special: Catfish Strips - $11.99: Hand-breaded, fresh catfish strip served with sweet corn nuggets and french fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Starters
- Fried Pickles - $11.49: Eight spears served with buttermilk ranch or bleu cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Corn Nuggets - $10.99: Fried nuggets filled with Southern-style sweet corn Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Zucchini - $11.49: Served with ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Sweet Potatoes - $11.49: Served with ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Nacho Platter - $14.99: White corn tortilla chips topped with barbecued beans, choice of burnt ends or pulled pork, tomatoes, onions and melted cheese Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Strings - $11.99: Fresh-cut onions, hand-dipped in special batter and fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mushrooms - $12.99: Large fresh, sliced mushrooms dipped in special batter and fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $14.99: Cajun, mild, BBQ or Hot BBQ Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Strips Starter - $12.49: Six tender strips, breaded and fried Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Cheddar Cheese Curds - $11.49: Battered and fried white cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Side Salad - $4.99: Crisp lettuce with seasoned croutons and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Dinner Salad - $12.49: Crisp lettuce topped with choice of smoked meat, cheese, onion, tomato and croutons
- Fried Chicken Salad - $12.49: Fresh crisp lettuce with golden fried chicken breast, cheese, tomato, onion and croutons
Sandwiches
- The Iron Horse - $11.99: Quarter-pound sandwich with choice of brisket, ham, turkey, sliced pork or pulled pork on a round bun Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- The Roundhouse - $12.99: Third-of-a-pound sandwich with choice of two meats on a round bun
- The Depot - $13.99: Half-pound sandwich with choice of meat on a hoagie bun
- The Wabash - $14.99: 12-oz. sandwich with choice of two meats on a hoagie bun
- The Train Track Tenderloin - $13.99: Hand-breaded deep-fried pork loin on a hoagie bun with lettuce, tomato and onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- The Golden Spike - $12.49: Breaded and deep-fried chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and onion on a bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- The Steamer - $13.99: Wabash Special Blend sausage on a hoagie bun with grilled onions
Entrees
- Chicken Strip Dinner - $12.99: Four white meat chicken fingers, breaded, fried and served with french fries
- The Wabash Blend - $13.99: Special blend sausage topped with grilled onions, served with french fries and one side Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Engine Catfish - $13.99: Hand breaded catfish strips served with sweet corn nuggets and french fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Express - $14.99: Large butterflied shrimp fried golden brown with two sides Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sidecar Chicken - $15.99: One-half hickory smoked chicken with BBQ sauce and two sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fireman's Favorite (Burnt Ends) - $17.99: One-half pound of tender brisket chunks with two sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Stack - $14.99: Choice of one meat (brisket, ham, turkey or pulled pork) with two sides Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smokey Stacks - $17.99: Choice of two meats with two sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Piggyback Combo - $33.99: Sample of four smoked meats plus ribs and two sides Available at: dinner, lunch
Ribs
- Long End Rib Dinner - $17.99: Smoked ribs with BBQ sauce and two sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short End Rib Dinner - $18.99: Smoked ribs with BBQ sauce and two sides Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Baby-Back Ribs (1/2 Slab) - $19.99: Smoked baby-back ribs with BBQ sauce and two sides Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian
- Full Slab Spare Ribs - $30.99: Full slab of smoked ribs with BBQ sauce and two sides Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Full Slab Baby-Back Ribs - $31.99: Full slab of smoked baby-back ribs with BBQ sauce and two sides Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Sides
- French Fries - $3.99 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Low-Sodium
- Potato Salad - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Cole Slaw - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- BBQ Beans - $3.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free
Children's Menu
- Kids Rib Dinner - $7.99: Served with french fries, drink and a scoop of ice cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Kids Chicken Strip Dinner - $6.99: Served with french fries, drink and a scoop of ice cream
- Kids Corndog - $5.99: Served with french fries, drink and a scoop of ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Beverages
- Coffee - $1.49
- Ice Tea - $2.59 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drinks - $2.79: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Mt. Dew, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper, Sierra Mist, Root Beer, Pink Lemonade, Sobe Water
- Premium Beer - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Bottled Beer - $4
- Draft Beer (16-oz.) - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Beer Pitcher - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Boulevard Beer Pitcher - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Wine by the Glass - $5
Desserts
- Coconut Meringue Pie - $4.99: Slice of pie Dietary tags: Halal
Frequently Asked Questions about Wabash BBQ
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Families will enjoy the relaxed vibe, welcoming atmosphere, and budget-friendly menu featuring kid-friendly items like sweet corn nuggets and chicken strips.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests rave about the outstanding food quality, professional service, and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that consistently encourages repeat visits.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Wabash BBQ supports atkins, dairy-free, gluten-free, high-fiber, high-protein, low-cholesterol, mayo-clinic, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, vegan, vegetarian, and volumetrics diets.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Wabash BBQ is currently operational, offering daily specials and a full menu of slow-smoked American barbecue and fried sides.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy the outstanding food and relaxed vibe by visiting for daily specials like brisket hoagies or long-end ribs.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Wabash BBQ offers a casual dining experience with a relaxed vibe, welcoming atmosphere, and budget-friendly pricing.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Wabash BBQ has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the outstanding food quality and professional service.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Wabash BBQ offers good value as a budget-friendly ($) restaurant with a 4.0/5 rating and outstanding food quality.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Wabash BBQ offers gluten-free options like cole slaw and potato salad, while vegan and low-carb choices include side salads and high-protein meats.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include slow-cooked ribs, golden-fried catfish, sweet corn nuggets, BBQ nacho platters, and the brisket hoagie.
- Is Wabash BBQ dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Wabash BBQ has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Short Stack, Fried Mushrooms and Sweet Corn Nuggets.
- What can I eat at Wabash BBQ on a dairy-free diet?
- Short Stack, Fried Mushrooms and Sweet Corn Nuggets carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Wabash BBQ have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including BBQ Beans and Fried Mushrooms.
- Is Wabash BBQ gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Wabash BBQ?
- Draft Beer (16-oz.), at roughly 62.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
