After roughly two years, a barbecue eatery has closed its doors in Overland Park.
This past weekend, Harp Barbecue served its last plates of brisket and sausage in southern Overland Park.
Harp Barbecue was at 12094 W. 135th St.
- The restaurant occupied a space just off 135th Street and Quivira Road in Overland Park.
- There, it operated near Asian eatery Saki.
- Pizza Shuttle previously occupied that space.
Harp Barbecue moved to Johnson County in 2024
Before relocating to Overland Park in the fall of 2024, Harp Barbecue got its start in Raytown, Missouri.
The restaurant was known for barbecued meats like brisket and sausage, as well as sides like cheesy corn and sweet potato mash.
In an interview with local influencer Window Wolf KC on social media, owner Tyler Harp attributed the closure to a mix of factors, from rising beef costs and lower sales to lower employee retention.
“It’s all been extremely difficult,” he said in the video. “We have the fewest employees we’ve ever had. We have basically the fewest customers we’ve ever had.”
One barbecue joint closes, another opens
Further north, near the Johnson County line, barbecue mainstay Joe’s recently opened a new concept next door to the restaurant’s original Kansas City, Kansas, location.
The restaurant, aptly named Joe’s Next Door, serves barbecue-influenced dishes old and new, from their famed “Z-Man” sandwich to brisket tacos and smashburgers.
Joe’s Next Door also offers some new items like salmon salads and cocktails like frozen palomas and coconut margaritas.
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