Gates Bar-B-Q Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Gates Bar-B-Q, the quintessential destination for BBQ lovers. Nestled in Independence, Missouri, this casual eatery presents a vibrant menu packed with mouth-watering options. The standout is undoubtedly the Gates Signature Ribs, available in various cuts such as center cut, long end, and short end, ensuring a tender, flavorful experience with each bite.
For meat enthusiasts, the Mixed Plate offers a delightful combination of ribs and sliced meats, paired with their famous Gates Fries. Vegetarian diners will find numerous options to satisfy their cravings, alongside their delicious Gates BBQ Sausage and unique chicken link sandwiches.
Gates Bar-B-Q is not just about the food; it provides amenities like delivery, outdoor seating, and even catering for gatherings. The vibrant atmosphere is perfect for families, groups, or a quick lunch, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking hearty, fulfilling BBQ meals.
Gates Signature Ribs
Center Cut
4 Premium Center Ribs of Slab
Long End
4 Long Ribs of the slab.
Short End
6 Short Ribs of the slab
Slab
Full slab of ribs containing all three specialty cuts (Long End, Center Cut, and Short End Ribs)
Double Duce
Two Premium Center Cut Ribs & Two Four Ounce Side
Chicken
Gates BBQ half chicken ( Wing, Leg, Thigh and Breast)
Mixed Plate
3 Ribs, 2 portions of sliced meat, and Gates Fries
Sausage
Gates BBQ signature beef sausage
Chicken Link
Ground Chicken (Sausage) "Link" seasoned with Gates' link spice served on a hoagie bun featuring an all new Special Chicken Link Sauce.
Entrees
Trays
Large Party Trays
2 slabs of ribs, your choice of 2 lbs. of sliced meat, bread, pickles and a cup of sauce. Serves 7-8
Presidents Choice Tray
1 slab of ribs, your choice of 1&1/2 lbs of sliced meat, 2 sausages, 1 chicken, bread pickles, and sauce. Serves 7-8.
Small Party Tray
1 slab of ribs, your choice of 1 lb of sliced meat, bread, pickles and a cup of sauce. Serves 4-5
Large Party PLUS
2 slabs of ribs, your choice of 2 lbs. of sliced meat, bread, pickles and a cup of sauce. Plus 2 32 Oz. Sides 1 loaf of Bread and paperware upon request. Serves 7-8
President Choice PLUS
1 slab of ribs, your choice of 1&1/2 lbs of sliced meat, 2 sausages, 1 chicken, bread pickles, and sauce. Plus 2 32 Oz. Sides 1 loaf of Bread and paperware upon request. Serves 7-8
Lunch Special Nooner Only Available from 11am-2pm
Our current trend setter option; your choice of one sliced meat and a generous portion of burnt ends topped with pickles served on a bun with fries
Bun with Fries
Choice of 1 Sliced meat
Burnt Ends Sandwich
Carved from BBQ Beef Brisket trimmings, then re-barbecued to enhance our smokey flavor and provide an authentic burnt end texture. Chopped & Served on a Hoagie bun.
Combo Bun with Fries
Choice of 2 sliced meats.
Combo Double Decker Sandwich
Choice of 2 sliced meats.
Double Decker Sandwich
Choice of 1 sliced meat.
Single Sandwich
Choice of 1 sliced meat.
BBQ Burger w/ Fries
BBQ'd Hamburger served with a portion of fries and pickles
Double Decker & 1/2
Combo Double Decker & 1/2
Sandwiches
Sides
BBQ Beans - 4 oz
BBQ Beans - 6 oz
BBQ Beans - 16 oz
BBQ Beans - Struttin' Bucket
Coleslaw - 4 oz
Coleslaw - 6 oz
Coleslaw - 16 oz
Coleslaw - Struttin' Bucket
Gates Fries
Onion Rings
Pasta Salad - 4 oz
Pasta Salad - 6 oz
Pasta Salad - 16 oz
Pasta Salad - Struttin' Bucket
Potato Salad - 4 oz
Potato Salad - 6 oz
Potato Salad - 16 oz
Potato Salad - Struttin' Bucket
The Split
3 Onion Rings & a FULL order of Gates Fries.
Burnt-E-Mac - 6 oz
BBQ Macaroni & Cheese topped with a generous portion of Burnt Ends.
Burnt-E-Mac - 16 oz
BBQ Macaroni & Cheese topped with a generous portion of Burnt Ends.
Burnt-E-Mac - 64 oz
BBQ Macaroni & Cheese topped with a generous portion of Burnt Ends.