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Lenexa's Sierra Grill opening 'casual' BBQ spinoff in familiar location

Locally-owned Sierra Grill is expanding with a new concept this fall, centered around a Kansas City culinary staple. “Their passion for our distinctive scratch-made food and unwavering support has helped us exceed industry trends and achieve remarkable growth,” said Tonya Mangels, GRIT Advantage consulting & Head of Sierra Restaurant Group marketing said. “We’re excited to see the same enthusiasm building around Sierra BBQ, where we’ll continue delivering the exceptional flavors and authentic experiences our guests love.”

New Johnson County barbecue restaurant to open soon from same owners as upscale grill

The owners of Lenexa's upscale Sierra Grill are opening a new barbecue restaurant on Tuesday. The new concept, called Sierra BBQ, will open at 11099 Lackman Road in Lenexa, according to a media release.

Sierra BBQ - IN Kansas City Magazine

In 2017, the the chef Ryan Edwards, his wife, Marichris Edwards, and his father, Kelly Edwards, opened their first casual dining restaurant, Sierra Grill, a small restaurant (only 50 seats) in Lenexa, Kansas, serving big food—giant steaks, thick pork chops, and braised short ribs served on the bone—with sides included and a nice wine list.
