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7.8/ 10
0 reviews“Sierra Grill's barbecue spinoff”
Sierra BBQ is the barbecue-focused spinoff of the well-regarded Sierra Grill, opened in late 2024 in the grill's original Lenexa space. It's the move of an established local restaurateur going all-in on smoke—a polished kitchen turning its full attention to the pit rather than treating barbecue as a menu sideline. Baby back ribs anchor the menu, tender and glazed, alongside burnt ends and pulled pork built to work for dine-in, takeout, and catering alike. The cheesy corn earns its keep as the side to add to any tray. The room is small and neighborhood-scaled, but the cooking carries the quiet confidence of a kitchen that already knew what it was doing before it ever added a smoker to the operation. It's an experienced restaurant's second act, aimed squarely at the Johnson County barbecue crowd and their weeknight orders.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Tue–Fri 11am–7pm
- Closed
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Baby Back Ribs, Burnt Ends, and Pulled Pork
What to Order
1
Baby Back Ribs2
Burnt Ends3
Pulled Pork4
Cheesy CornWhy It Stands Out
An established restaurateur's all-in pivot to dedicated barbecue, in the original Sierra Grill space. A polished kitchen now points its confidence at the pit—glazed baby back ribs, burnt ends, and pulled pork from a small Lenexa room.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 11099 Lackman Rd, Lenexa, KS 66215
- Phone
- (913) 599-3690
- Hours
- Tue–Fri 11am–7pm
- Website
- sierrabbq.com/
- Price Range
- $$
- Established
- 2024
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke7.9
Bark7.7
Tenderness7.8
Value8.1
Atmosphere7.8
Consistency7.7
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Sierra BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Sierra BBQ?
Regulars point to Baby Back Ribs, Burnt Ends, Pulled Pork, and Cheesy Corn.
What are Sierra BBQ's hours?
Tue–Fri 11am–7pm
What days is Sierra BBQ closed?
Sierra BBQ is closed Monday, Saturday, and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Sierra BBQ expensive?
Sierra BBQ is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Sierra BBQ serve?
Sierra BBQ serves Kansas City Style barbecue — Kansas City BBQ is defined by its variety of meats (not just pork or beef, but both plus chicken, sausage, turkey, and more), thick tomato-and-molasses-based sauce, slow-smoking over hickory wood, and the legendary burnt ends.
When did Sierra BBQ open?
Sierra BBQ has been serving Kansas City barbecue since 2024.
