Lutz's BBQ

Don’t let the gas station setting fool ya, this place is serious about its BBQ and hand drill made spiral tater chips. Great food, great BBQ sauce

Absolutely DELICIOUS! The brisket was juicy and tender, perfectly cooked and seasoned. And the chessy potatoes and Mac n cheese were flawless. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was nice. My only complaint is that the chairs were a little uncomfortable, especially if you're plus size as the back of the chair curves in and pokes you the whole time. All in all, it was definitely a delicious and great experience, highly recommend and definitely the best BBQ I've had around here :D

I just found that the do delivery with RapidChow I like to support two local companies in one! The brunt ends was amazing thank you for the quick and fresh food!

If you love bbq, this is your place. This place is not for big groups, but it is a nice tuck away place for friends to grab a bit. When you are there, ask for their signature chips.

Lutz is one of our favorite spots. Their Cuban is AMAZING and their sweet potato chips... omg. Actually any of their house made chips are amazing. Usually pretty quick and always great customer service. We love Lutz!

So, who would you consider the best BBQ in Missouri? If you're leaning towards StL or KC...let me review a place in JCMO that will give them a run for their money. Lutz's very likely has the best BBQ in JCMO and has sauces that can compete with the big boys at the American Royal. Lutz's resides inside a gas station (used to be a Blimpe long, long ago)...due to a bit of local history regarding food trucks in JC. Yes, they started as a food truck but due to local ordinances, they moved into a gas station. Due to formerly being a fast food sub joint, their dining is a little small. However the dining area has a great atmosphere for a BBQ restaurant. The decor is well appointed and compliments the cuisine. The service is also very good; while they are a counter-serve restaurant their staff is overall very attentive and friendly. Now let's get to what puts Lutz's on the map; their outstanding BBQ. For this review, I had one of the daily specials being a sliced pork sandwich with house seasoned chips. The pork was flavorful and moist and was generously proportioned on this sandwich and had the right amount of seasoning and cookies just right. The chips...let's say there's a good reason when my folks order a carryout order, especially when serving dinner for my sister and her family, they always have to get two bags. These are homemade sprial-cut chips made right in store. These are sliced nice and thin for that irresistible crunch and are fried just right. They also have a wide variety of spices and seasonings they and apply to your chips. For my basket, I had their house seasoning which I think works well with their chips. On the table, they have a couple different sauces you can sauce your BBQ with (or dunk those chips or fries in). One is (if I recall correctly) their KC style sauce, one is closer to a Carolina vinegar-based sauce and one is spicy. Speaking of, if you love that sauce you used so much, they also sell their BBQ sauces in-store (HyVee carries them, too...but I recommend getting it straight from the source as they tend to sell out at HyVee). Outside of what I had, I also enjoy their chicken and their ribs and they have a good brisket, too. You can also order ahead either by phone or online, useful for a big family meal or setting up some catering for your event. Definitely don't let the gas station location discourage you; you'll be missing out if you do. For BBQ in Jeff City, definitely stop at Lutz's...though don't blame me if you're returning for seconds or more.

The brisket is unbeatable! The chips are a must (zesty house is my fav). My absolute favorite bbq place, and I now live in St Louis. I still make a stop at Lutz's everytime I'm in Jeff City.

It's at a gas station, so it's convenient, but we go for the food. Workers are great, & the seating is functional, but expect noise & people noisily moving about.