39 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Lenexa

“My only complaint is that we felt so rushed. The waitstaff asked for drink orders before I even had my coat off. Appetizers were served before drinks, checks were delivered and and an attempt to get my husband's plate before he was done eating. The waitstaff was very nice and she kept saying “no rush” but we felt very rushed. The need to turn over the table seemed more important than our comfort.“

“I like the BBQ @ Sierra. It is different I compare it to Carolina BBQ. The yellow sauce has a bit too much mustard ,for my taste, but everything else is excellent! Friendly and fast service. The beer is “cold”. Give it a try you will like it !“

“Lord have mercy folks. When I tell yall this place is off the chain, believe me. From the time I arrived I met the owner Mr. Steve Zarda & he greeted me and treated me like a life-long friend of his. That alone made my day as a Trucker bcuz sometimes we get treated like dirt out here. We talked outside as I was about to come in & he started walking with me as I told him I was from Big D Dallas and I was stopping by to check this place out. Not knowing i was walking & talking with the owner of Zarda the whole time. He allowed me to tell him how I was sitting n my big truck checking out the reviews of this place & the reviews were great. He kindly smiled and said, Hi, my name is Steve Zarda and I'm the owner. I was blown away folks bcuz he was outside washing the pad around the drive thru & the back door. Now I'm really, really impressed with him as a man & his work ethics as mine. Well we proceeded inside & it was very, very clean, nicely decorated, a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere to be in. Mr. Zarda introduced me to his entire staff which were some of the nicest, coolest, professional young people I've seen n a long time on a job folks. Nobody was texting & half ignoring me as a customer. They were all so nice, knowledgeable of the menu and anxious to help me. That made my day all the way. Mr. Zarda said since this is your first time here I'm going to take care of U. And lord knows he did just that folks. They made sure I was totally and completely happy, full & complete. Lol.. I couldn't eat all that food but I definitely took my to go bag like a champ. The food was to die for folks, the ribs were smoked perfectly & falling off the bone, all the 3 different beans i tried were unbelievable to the taste buds, the onion rings were fried to perfection with a light crunch & the beef & pork burnt ends were just right, they melted n yo mouth with a edge of crunchyness. All I can say is this folks, this is truly, truly my new found BBQ place in Lenexa, KS. Whenever I'm trucking thru here. Just to know I have a place to stop away from home & I'm treated like a dear friend Instead of a customer by the owner & all his staff from front to back, hell that alone is worth my time, money & support folks. I'm asking all my friends, family members, my biker community and all my truckers who come thru Kansas, please stop here & check them out folks. You'll be glad u did & you'll thank me later. Much love, props & hella respect to the owner Mr.Steve Zarda & his entire staff at this location. Sir yall truly made a old tired trucker day a special one sir. I'll see yall soon bcuz i pass thru here twice a week. God bless each of U until we meet again. Big Dave the trucker aka Mr. Krazy-Man 815 aka Mr. Chicago... from Big D. DALLAS.. 10 TO THE FOE.. I'M GONE.. SHO NUFF“

“This was an important dinner, my son who is 26, had surgery(had his tonsils removed) a couple days ago, and The recovery is described as one of the worst, and it feels like shards of glass in your throat.he has to eat soft food and he had Choices all over the Kansas City metro area. He chose Joe’s, Joe’s mac & cheese to be exact! We live on the Missouri side (Gladstone). So I decided to stop by this evening, and not only get a quart of mac & cheese for him, I grabbed dinner for myself (z-man w/ fries, ribs w/ red beans and rice, Mac and cheese) which I was reluctant to do, due to me having to drive 35 minutes home and I was worried that it was going to be Soggy and cold, Well, much to my surprise, the food was packed perfectly, my food was still hot, and my fries were still crispy! Thank you Joe’s in Leawood you did amazing! I will probably be back in the next couple of days to purchase more Joes mac & cheese! BTW this son of mine recommends Joes to everyone!! He loves all locations! Thank you again!! Sarah Jones (One happy Momma)“

“Food was amazing! 1000/10! Definitely worth the 7hr drive“

“The food experience. If you have not been to an authentic BBQ in Kansas before, this needs to be on your list“

“Food is really good, I've ordered many times from them but my last order included an $8.25 fee for carry out supplies. They charge a percent of the entire bill. No where in the check out process do they tell you this. This seems excessive for 6 utensil packs and 5 takeout containers. Many other BBQ places with similar price points do not charge this fee. If you are going to charge extra fees be up front about it.“

“The long lines are awesome, they move pretty fast … It is well worth the wait in line! The best bbq ever !!! Hands down red beans and rice was delicious 🤤 Go get some !!!“

“This was an important dinner, my son who is 26, had surgery(had his tonsils removed) a couple days ago, and The recovery is described as one of the worst, and it feels like shards of glass in your throat.he has to eat soft food and he had Choices all over the Kansas City metro area. He chose Joe’s, Joe’s mac & cheese to be exact! We live on the Missouri side (Gladstone). So I decided to stop by this evening, and not only get a quart of mac & cheese for him, I grabbed dinner for myself (z-man w/ fries, ribs w/ red beans and rice, Mac and cheese) which I was reluctant to do, due to me having to drive 35 minutes home and I was worried that it was going to be Soggy and cold, Well, much to my surprise, the food was packed perfectly, my food was still hot, and my fries were still crispy! Thank you Joe’s in Leawood you did amazing! I will probably be back in the next couple of days to purchase more Joes mac & cheese! BTW this son of mine recommends Joes to everyone!! He loves all locations! Thank you again!! Sarah Jones (One happy Momma)“

“I’ve enjoyed the food from Jack Stack at various locations and for catering but going in and experiencing the customer service at the Lenexa location elevated my thoughts on the restaurant so much. Even on a busy night, Our waitress, Sara was gracious toward our big group and we never felt rushed to get-in and get-out. The wings, salmon dip and sliders were delicious. The bartenders made top notch cocktails and were also providing great service! We’d come back just for the atmosphere but the food and drinks make it even more one of our go-to places.“

“We had a great experience today with a work group. The service was fantastic and the food was phenomenal.“

“Best in KC! Can't beat their ribs. Their burnt ends can't be beat. Brisket is delicious. Backed beans are top of the line. Their cheesy corn is the best. My wife's cousin travels a lot and uses Roscoe's as his standard to judge other BBQ restaurants.“

“We visited Meat Mitch back in December and unfortunately had a disappointing experience, which led me to leave a negative Google review at the time. Shortly afterward, manager Becca Stout personally reached out, apologized, and provided us with a gift card, inviting us to return and give them another chance. I’m very glad we did. Our recent visit was excellent — the food was delicious, the service was friendly and attentive, and the overall experience was outstanding. Becca’s professionalism and commitment to customer service truly made a difference, and we appreciate the effort the team made to turn things around. We look forward to coming back again.“

“I was looking for something different and the brisket Rangoon caught my eye on line and brought me in. The thought of bbq thai fusion was intriguing. I was greeted immediately but was on my own so opted to sit at the bar. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the menu, the food and the business. I told her I had come in for the rangoon and told her I didn’t want straight Thai or straight BBQ but to pick anything she would recommend. I told her I have a high heat tolerance, no weird food allergies and like just about everything. She chose the red curry burnt ends with steamed rice. The manager joined us and we all had great conversation about the food, food in general and their sister restaurant Muni in the River Market. Food, service, presentation and atmosphere were all fantastic. All of the recommendations were spot on. I look forward to my next opportunity.“

“Very elegant atmosphere. The staff was warm and friendly…. The perfect place to have ambience.“

“My husband, two sons and myself think this is the best... great food and wonderful staff !! If you haven't been here, we encourage you to try it... lots of scrumptious food to choose from“

“We had a party of 11 people celebrating my husband's birthday!! Food, service, everything was awesome!! I get the brisket French dip every time, never disappoints and the sides (corn) are really good! My husband picked this place because he loved it! Thank you!“

“Best BBQ we have found in four years of searching KC BBQ restaurants. The burnt ends, sausage, pulled pork, ribs, and the BEANS will have you dreaming of your next visit. The service and hospitality of staff and ownership was outstanding.“

“The ribs are so so good! Delicious!😋“

“Stopped for lunch on our way to Colorado. Ribs were amazing, fell off the bone! Our daughter has alpha gal and they took extra measures to make sure the turkey she got was safe and dodn't cross with any of the beef and pork. Even my North Carolina born and raised youngins were all about the food!“

“Excellent food, friendly service (and fast), generous portions (always need a to-go box), nice homey atmosphere, always clean. My neighbor and I go there often as it's only about a mile from where we live. One of our favorite places in all of KC, and handier than any other.“

“We stopped in during our trip to see family for the holidays. The food is AMAZING, the portions are huge, the prices are on par and the staff is incredibly friendly…great service all around! We tried a little of everything and it all exceeded expectations. HIGHLY recommend and we will definitely be back! 🤩“

“Stay away. They cheat you out of food. I paid for 2 meals, 1 to eat there and 1 to take home for lunch. Waitress threw away my to go meal when I went to BR. Before I left, I asked for them to replace it. Manager said that was her fault, not his, and refused to replace it. They cheat you out of food. Manager is lying in his response. I spoke to him before I left and asked where my 2nd meal was and then to replace it. All in the same visit.“

“I have been a wedding DJ for 10 years. That being said, I’ve had a lot of BBQ catered meals😂. This one was hands down one of the top three. Everything from appetizers to meal was top notch!! Highly recommend!!“

“Been wanting to try J’s for a while now and it did not disappoint. Had the burnt end sandwich (minus the cheese) and beans for a side. Burnt ends were tender and smoky with good bark. Beans were good with chunks of brisket in them. But the high light was having the owner offer a taste test of a rack of lamb he just finished. OMG!!! One of the best bbq meats I have ever eaten (and I’ve eaten a LOT). I sincerely hope it makes it on the menu! Great little BBQ spot. I’ll be back!“

“Stopped while driving thru KC and do not regret our decision. Food was delicious!“

“It’s simply the best! We love the food, atmosphere, and service.“

“Love the beef deluxe!! Such good smoke flavor. Fries are great also!!“

“Raul was a pleasant waiter. Typically at Korean bbq wait service is subpar but he was exceptionally kind and helpful. Would recommend this place.“

“Food and service is amazing!“

“I love it!! Great food, Great Service, and really nice all aground. Will definitely be back.“

“They are rude and yell at you just because but dont let that freak you out Karen...If your from Texas chances are you not gonna like this joint. But you get so much for your money. This place contributes to the waistline of the locals. Some big people are in this fly-over town. The red bbq sauce SUCKS they would hang you in Texas for serving that mess. Overall they do a pretty good job!“

“Great atmosphere, delicious food and excellent service. Any time we have a special event, this is our choice for dinner. We appreciate that we don’t feel rushed when we come here. We always have so much food that we can’t even eat it all! We get to spend time together, chat and connect over our interactive dinner. We are always telling our friends and family about this place! P.S. make sure you end dinner with a S’more!“

“Absolutely loved it. The service was great! The food was delicious!“

“Great service and food was delicious.“

“It was great, but wish they would keep up with the demand for the egg rolls and crab rangoon, please keep that end of the buffet filled.“

“We had amazing dinner and our server Jose was great to work with. Our food was cooked perfectly and presentation was lovely. We had grill salmon with pilaf rice. Even do some of the products were finished the server accommodated us and took care of us. His recommendation for Dragon fruit margarita was great.“

“I got the sirloin and shrimp combo. The host and waitress were amaizng. It was my birthday. The ice cream was great and on the house. I have my birthday there almost every year. I'm a carnivore and I know it is safe for me to eat there even if I have the allergies that I have. Side note: they also had the building at the perfect temperature, it warmed me up. It was the coldest day.“

“Don't ever got here for an holiday!!! They will quote you 2 hours and you'll have to wait 3.5 hours. The hostesses were rude and the management was even ruder. I mentioned needing to get something for my daughter (even if just a roll) since she's diabetic and had to wait extra long. I was told we would just have to wait. We left!“