Robert "Bob" Palmgren is a French-trained, Certified Executive
Chef who has cooked in some of the most well-known fine-
dining establishments in the country. He built an impressive
resume during the 30-year period prior to opening RJ's Bob-Be-
Que Shack in 2003, in which he fulfilled a life-long dream.
Located on the convenient corner of Johnson Drive and Lamar
Avenue, RJ's opened Halloween 2003 and over the years we
transitioned from our humble beginnings of serving
sandwiches in foam boxes to the thriving business we are
today. Our award-winning hickory-smoked meats, homemade
soups, and grilled fish -- not to mention our ever-popular fries
tossed in Bob's secret seasoning -- are all reasons why we have
been so successful. Presently, we serve home-style country
breakfast on the weekends until 1pm and BBQ lunch and
dinner are available seven days a week. The carry out and
catering aspects of RJ's have proved extremely successful and
are growing everyday. We regularly feature live music,
highlighting local artists on our back patio, Mission City
Limits, in the warmer months and in our dining room during
the cooler ones. Bob’s great dream of creating and serving the
best BBQ Kansas City has ever seen is coming truer and truer
If you want to be added to our weekly
email list please send a request to rjscatering@rjsbbq.com and we'll
update you regularly about events,
specials, and news.
Let RJ's be the place to watch your
favorite college and pro football
teams! We will have the games
playing on our BIG screen T.V.
throughout the season. Planning on
going to the game? Let RJ's do the
tailgating for you! Our carryout
section will be open at 8 A.M. on
Slab of Pork Spare RIbs
2lbs of Smoked Meats
3lbs of Smoked Wings
3 Qts. of Side Dishes Bread, Pickles, Sauce, Plates, and
RJ's will re air on Diners Drive Ins and Dives on
Oct 25, 9:30 PM CT and Oct 26 12:30 AM CT