Joe's KC BBQ

Leawood, KS · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Leawood
#1
of 48 restaurants
City Percentile
96%
rating percentile
Address
Joe's KC BBQ, 11723 Roe Ave, Leawood, KS 66211
Phone
(913) 338-5151
Website
www.joeskc.com/pages/leawood-restaurant
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Joe's KC BBQ is a restaurant located in Leawood, KS. It is one of 48 restaurants listed in Leawood. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Leawood city average of 4.3 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Leawood. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Joe's KC BBQ

#1 BBQ Restaurant in America" --New York Post "America's Tastiest Ribs" -- USA Today One of "Thirteen Places to Eat Before You Die" --Anthony Bourdain "Best BBQ in the Country" --foursquare "Best Southern BBQ" --USA Today Readers' Poll

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM
SundayClosed
Monday11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Charlie Matthews · Feb 2026

BBQ was on point. Prices were not too bad either. Meat was tender. Pork, brisket, and chicken had great flavors. Burnt ends was like meat candy. Beans were hearty. Fries were nice and crispy. Street corn was great.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jim B · Nov 2025

Great BBQ as always. The beef is always tender and juicy with excellent flavor. I don’t care for the maze style crowd control walls. They at least need menus in this area and photos so guests are not blocking the line while making decisions. A menu would be nice at the table as well. They offer dessert but you need to go through the line again unless you order something with your meal. Regardless, I will be back. The BBQ is worth it.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Leilani’s Adventures · Dec 2025

Not bad! Long wait and burnt ends were pretty dry so had to sauce them up. But overall, the food was solid.

★★★★★ 5.0 L Greene · Nov 2025

Great bbq! I'm from the Atlanta area and this spot beat anything we have. The pulled pork was tender and tasty. The bbq sauce was average, but the meat was good. The fries were in very large portions. They were cooked to perfection with a fantastic seasoning that made it the center of my dinner over the meat. Great service, great place to eat.

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris Werner · Mar 2026

One of the absolute best places in the area to satisfy that BBQ craving! I visit every year and the always hit it out of the park!! An absolute must-visit! Did the Crab Po’boy with the spiked lemonade, and who could forget the amazing smoked beans!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Alcohol

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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