*Had a good lunch at Gates.  This is their nicest Gates restaurant in KC.  The service was great and the store looks nice.  I liked the ham sandwich.  The fries and beans were okay.  I would recommend this place to anyone staying near the Plaza area.

*I really enjoyed the decor and atmosphere at this location.  It was fun.  I have had bland Gates and very good Gates.  It is always at least decent.  This was a good lunch trip.  A great place for conversation.

*I have eaten at Gates many times and is consistently good.  I like their multiple choices of sauces and fries are above average.  I had beef on a bun and a lot of fries for $5.99.  I used to get their mixed plate which is now up to $ 12.25.  When wanting to eat  BBQ, Gates is always one of the places that cross my mind.

*The rub on any ribs should be applied to enhance the flavor or the smoked meat.  This rub was in sufficient quantity to be acting as a preservative for the trip along the Oregon Trail.   Furthermore, these ribs tasted oven baked, quickly, no hint of slow or smoked.

*I had the beef sandwich with beans and a drink and it came to $11.00.  It was expensive, but the meal turned out to be a great.  The brisket was heavily smoked and very lean.  Beans were tasty and served up in a man-sized portion.  I like the variety of the Gate's sauce.  Service was the usual "May I help you?"  Nice BBQ restaurant - pretty fancy decor.  Not something you usually expect at a BBQ establishment.  It's very nice.  No pepper on the tables!  I asked if I could have some pepper and was told they don't have any.  What's up with that??