Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Leawood

4 restaurant menus in Leawood, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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K Hillis
94/100 (4014 ratings)
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Joe's Kansas City Bar-b-que
Joe's Kansas City Bar-b-que
90/100 (5473 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Sandwiches
Beef
Salad
Chili
Ribs
French Fries
Toasts
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Caviar
Red Beans and Rice
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
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Mid-range
"Line is long but moves quick and TOTALLY worth the wait!! Delicious, fall off the bone, ribs and the brisket was so tender and amazeballs! Clean and..."
Krista
"Topped with 2 onion rings, there’s a thick pile of brisket in between two freshly toasted buns. Meat is good and all,  but BBQ is not something..."
Louisa Ng
"Sure, not as cool as the original in the gas station, but the food is the same. As far as BBQ is concerned, this is probably the best sandwich and..."
Captain BBQ
"Food is still great but go to the original (gas station) if you can.  Joe's loses some of what made it Joe's at this location.  It happens when an..."
Alexw49
"Best BBQ in KC. Priced right, not a fancy atmosphere. No tip necessary which saves a few bucks. Z man and the ribs are top notch. The fries are..."
Pete Loves To Eat
"Always has been the best. Always will be. I love the new vegetarian option - zman! We love you! Amazing sides- especially spicy slaw & fries...."
OhSheB
"I didn't know what burnt ends were before I came to Kansas City. After visiting Joe's, I can't get enough of them! These are a delicacy only served..."
Jordan Key
"Yum!. So, I haven't tried any other KC BBQ, but I totally loved this place. We went at 12:30p on a Tuesday and the line only wrapped around the..."
Kaitlynhm
"OK Joe's Gets It All Right. I ordered the Carolina pulled pork sandwich ($6.49) with a side of beans ($2.49) and a drink ($2.39) at the counter. The..."
Hungry In OP
"This was my first time at this location. I really liked the room available for the long line. I also enjoyed the option to have a beer while in line...."
Ashhrmn
"Joe's was as advertised, DELICIOUS! I loved the pulled pork, sausage, and the dirty..."
Jennifer Turner
"'Oklahoma' rules the KC bbq scene?. Yes they do. My wife and I went in there this weekend, and I was so pleased we did. I had a jumbo combo sandwich..."
Tony Spumoni
"Glad the BBQ restaurant was closed for the New Years holiday across the freeway because we ended up here. Thanks Urbanspoon! We despise mediocre..."
GScott
"Very good BBQ!. Decided to try this place on a trip to Kansas city since it was close to our hotel. We arrived to the restaurant and saw that the..."
Domestic Dreamboat
"Favorite BBQ! The Smokey Joe & the Zman are our go to sandwiches. The sauce is amazing and the portions are so..."
Kaitlyn Blosser
"Great BBQ. The Ribs are the best I have ever..."
John
"Service is good, meats yummy!. It is exciting to see a local owner be able to open a second restaurant! The meats are always delicious however I..."
Kerri Allenbrand
"Very bad experience. We ate a the Leawood location on 8/17/12. The order taker was more interested in talking to the people ahead of us about his..."
Bob Salmons
"Best Ribs. Best ribs in town. I think it's the fact that their volume allows them to always have fresh meat, unlike so many other places. I've been..."
Food Dood
"Oklahoma Joe's is soooo very good! You must try it! The pulled pork sandwich is amazing! And the fries and onion rings are to die for! And the BBQ..."
XtraCherriesPlz
"Great New Location!. Opened on July 5th, 2012, the 3rd location for Oklahoma Joe's has the same great flavor and quality in a much larger setting...."
Man Eats World
"Anthony Bourdain once listed Oklahoma Joe’s as one of the 13 places to eat before you die. If I only get to choose 13, that’s probably a..."
Sam
"When I heard that Oklahoma Joe's was opening a third BBQ restaurant in Leawood, KS, I was ecstatic. I love Oklahoma Joe's, but the other two..."
Livingkansascity
"This is my favorite Barbeque joint in the Kansas City metro area, even though it is in a gas station that is rather out of the way on Mission Road at..."
Man Eats World
"This Oklahoma Joe's offers the same menu as the other two locations, but many will tell you that there is no reason to order anything other than the..."
John Leach
"Wonderful place and relatively fast service. I have been here a few times and they're definitely not popular for no reason. They have a good portion..."
OnsuVensa
"This is the best bbq restaurant I ever been too. The brisket sandwich was so filling that it didn’t need any barbecue! The barbecue sauce had a..."
Michael Jenkins
"Girlfriend and I shared a rib/pulled pork plate and a brisket Z Man to cover the most important meat bases. We live in Texas, so we know good BBQ......"
Mitchell Lucas
"Excellent curbside service. Everything was packed very well. Gave two sauce options without asking. Red pig chili is close if not top of the list..."
Tony Kays
"Z-man and fries is always my favorite items to get. Convenient location. Also love the burnt ends when they have then since they normally are..."
Kevin Below
"The food was really good. The burnt ends were juicy on the inside and had a good bark on the outside. The brisket was tender. The meat didn't need..."
Erin Ruiz
"Great pulled pork sandwich and the fries have a really good seasoning. My husband got the dirty rice and enjoyed that. The line went fast and seating..."
Cindy Minor
"Always great food. I always get the z-man. Their regular sauce is by far one of my favorites. I like it's sweetness. The fries are the best, hands..."
Lindsey Pruitt
Fritz's Superior Sausage
Fritz's Superior Sausage
85/100 (914 ratings)
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Barbecue
Barbecue
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American
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blt Bacon Wrapped Hot Dog
Cheese Curds
French Fries
Turkey Sandwich
Smoked Turkey
BBQ Beef on a Bun
Sausages
Fritz Special
Chili cheese fries
Gourmet Beef Hot Dogs
Dog Bones
Souse and Head Cheese
Fritz Sandwich
Bacon Wrapped Bratwurst
Super Fresh and Hot Fries
Available Sauces for Home
Jalapeño Cheddar Brat and BBQ Beans
Jams and Jelly
Bacon and Brisket
Rueben Sandwich
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I live in northern Lee's Summit. I set up business meetings over 435 & State Line so I can eat lunch at Fritz's. Yesterday they had the smoked prime..."
Thomas Cotton Senneff Jr.
"Love this place and great customer service. The Bette Rogers is awesome and get it with everything. You have never had a sandwich like this..."
Jayme Dickey
"Great lunch. Unquestionably the best inexpensive lunch in town. Great made-in-the-back sausage and..."
David Mandelbaum
"Always a must do for lunch when I’m home visiting family in..."
Caroline Axinn
"2 sausages on buns for $4.00? What a steal! I picked an Italian and a spicy Polish sausage. That’s the Wed lunch..."
Noe Palma
"I love my yearly trip to Fritz. The Turkey, Stuffing, and smoked bacon are..."
Joey Hedges
"Love the Bett Rogers! This is one of the first places I go when I visit..."
Brittnie Thompson
"A class act business with a crazy delicious selection of award winning smoked meat. Every year for the past 3 years, my husband and I buy 50 lbs of..."
Donna VanderVelde Craiglow
"They are consistently amazing at smoked turkeys that is for sure! My family has used them for the past 5 years and they are..."
Shawn Yoho
"Awesome Food, I eat there at least once a week. Haven't found anything I don't..."
Nat Hubbard
"Great meat! Service was excellent, even if they were supremely busy the day I picked up a ham and sausage..."
Bill Campbell
"Curt recently catered my wedding at Mellon's Banquet Hall in Lawson, Mo and I have received nothing but compliments on how delicious ALL the food..."
Krista Nekula
"Great. Family has been going there for years! Always get my Beef jerky snack when I..."
Joe Sauceda
"Between this place and the Gates' restaurant next door, I would always choose to stop by here. There are no people who would ever think to scream..."
Tyler Behrendt
"Neat store, loved the aroma, cuts of meats,various sausages and..."
Jason Glann
"As a customer of Fritz's for over 40 years, I know they have a fantastic reputation for smoked meats. But until recently, I had no idea they served..."
Jim Seaman
"Frits's is a great value for great good. A deceptively humble shop that has a lot to offer. Service has always been quick and friendly. The food is..."
Amanda
"If you're looking for quick delicious BBQ and sausages just look next door to Fritz's! Quality meat is always used awesome service and the employees..."
Cyrus DeVry
"A Great BBQ Lunch Value. I ordered the Thursday BBQ beef sandwich lunch special ($5.00), along with a side of beans ($1.50), and a fountain drink..."
Hungry In OP
"Best Jerky in Town. If you are a jerky lover and haven't had Fritz's jerky, then you haven't lived. Fritz's jerky is nothing like the stuff you find..."
CowTown Chow
"What a Find. I've seen Fritz's for a long time but never really knew what it was. You know how you're intimidated to go into someplace when you don't..."
Koinzana
"Best Smoked Chicken. We really enjoy the smoked chicken. It is $1-2 more than the grocery store rotisserie and has great flavor. Also keeps a long..."
The Butter Cow
"Great lunch specials. Friday I had 1/2 smoked chicken and it was moist and smokey and fast at an awesome..."
Foodsnob
"Excellene in Smoked Meats. WOW. What a great place. Went for lunch on a wednesday, for the lunch specail 2 sausages for $4. Had a regular italian and..."
Jason
"Not the most beautiful joint, but what it lacks in beauty it more than makes up for in taste. It's a great place to get heaping piles of delicious..."
John Smith
"Update-of you want the special for the day, get there early. So was disappointed, but... This allowed me to try something different. Tried the Bette..."
Edwin Reece
"The specialty Meats and Cheeses are of the charts 📈 so fresh And you can't believe the prices!!! Been coming here for years 😁😋yummm, best..."
Julie Davidson
"Absolutely love this place. It’s so unassuming and looks a bit run down from the street, but take the chance to stop in and you won’t regret it...."
Steven Madigan
"Fantastic collection of house made sausages, jerky, and other forms of smoked meats. We walked in and received friendly and enthusiastic service..."
Anish Roy
"Everything about Fritz's is amazing. I haven't had a single item from there I wouldn't have again. Their lunch specials are awesome..."
Blaine Magee
"I am a true believer! This was my first time here and out of the other local meat markets, his one has won me over! They even have beef jerky and..."
M Brown
"Always worth stopping here. Whether you are looking for something specific, or just want a few smokey, cured options for the house or a tailgate,..."
Patrick Crough
Gates Bar-b-q
Gates Bar-b-q
74/100 (3598 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Lunch
Dinner
Sandwiches
Beef
Ribs
French Fries
Pork
American
Barbecue
Takeout
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food! First time having true Kansas city BBQ and luckily had a friend who lives near this place that suggested it to meet at as we traveled..."
Bart Truchanowicz
"Beef! Mixed plate, short end, crispy fries, to STAY! Delicious brisket sandwich, great ham!! Tasty short ends! Decent BBQ, 5-8min..."
Rich Kennedy
"The hype is real! Gates Mixed Plate is some of the best BBQ I’ve ever..."
Liam Theo Creative
"Picked up carry out last night. Best short end I’ve had in years. However, I got two yammer pies, which I have enjoyed often. They are now smaller..."
Rich Holliday
"Wow! Super packed on Christmas Eve! The turkey was the star of the mixed plate! So tender & juicy! Some of the best smoked Turkey I’ve had in a..."
V T
"Gates Bar-B-Q is truly the best BBQ in KC! They always provide the best of service and the "beef on bun" is always delicious. I've visited all the..."
Adam Nichols
"The meat is great, but it’s not my favorite BBQ sauce in town. When you get to the restaurant to order there will be one line that goes back past..."
Kyle S