9.4
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
$Brooklyn Heights, Kansas City, MO
Where presidents eat. Where legends are made.
KC ClassicHistoricBest Ribs
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8.5/ 10
420 reviews“Saturday-only Raytown smoke worth the wait”
Harp Barbecue built one of the most fervent followings in the metro on a single day of service—Saturday, from 11 a.m. until the smoke sells out. Lines form hours before the doors open, sellouts are routine, and the whole operation runs on the scarcity of a craft pit that refuses to scale past its own standards. In Raytown, the line itself has become part of the ritual. The payoff is brisket, burnt ends, and ribs finished with the care of a modern craft smokehouse—a dark, even bark, clean smoke, and fat rendered right rather than rushed. The burnt ends are usually the first thing to sell out on a Saturday, the pulled pork rounds out a menu that's gone by early afternoon, and the sliced brisket is the reason people plan a weekend around the drive. Show up early, or don't bother.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Sat 11am until sold out
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Heads up
- Harp Barbecue keeps limited hours and can run out — go early or check ahead before you visit.
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Sliced Brisket, Burnt Ends, and Pork Ribs
What to Order
1
Sliced Brisket2
Burnt Ends3
Pork Ribs4
Pulled PorkWhy It Stands Out
One of the metro's most fervent followings, earned on one day a week. Harp opens Saturdays until it sells out, with lines forming hours early—the reward being craft-pit brisket, burnt ends, and ribs with dark bark and clean smoke.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 8818 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64138
- Hours
- Sat 11am until sold out
- Website
- harpbbq.com
- Price Range
- $$
- Established
- 2019
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke9.6
Bark9.5
Tenderness9.3
Value8.0
Atmosphere7.0
Consistency8.8
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Good to Know
Harp Barbecue — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Harp Barbecue?
Regulars point to Sliced Brisket, Burnt Ends, Pork Ribs, and Pulled Pork.
What are Harp Barbecue's hours?
Sat 11am until sold out
What days is Harp Barbecue closed?
Harp Barbecue is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Does Harp Barbecue have limited hours?
Harp Barbecue keeps limited hours and can run out — go early or check ahead before you visit.
Is Harp Barbecue expensive?
Harp Barbecue is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Harp Barbecue serve?
Harp Barbecue 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 Harp Barbecue open?
Harp Barbecue has been serving Kansas City barbecue since 2019.
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