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12 Bones Smokehouse

5 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-4499
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Ranked #28 of 402 restaurants in Asheville
Price range: RM15 - RM30
Cuisines: Barbecue
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout
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Alexandria, Virginia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Based on the reviews, I had high expectations for the ribs. But the ribs I got were very dry. One of the six was very good, but the other five were very chewy. I had the brown sugar rub which was delicious. I just wish the meat was not overcooked. I had the baked beans and these were just average.... More

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Johnson City
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55 reviews 55 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Wow at 12:00 they were lined up out the door. We probably waited 15 mins. We had pulled pork dinners. I had beans and cucumber salad, and my husband had the grits and beans. Everything was delicious, except the cornbread. It was just average. They are super friendly and have a great outdoor space to eat.

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See 6 more reviews by srjpJohnsonCity for Asheville
Hickory, North Carolina, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Really enjoyed trying the blueberry chipotle ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, and the corn pudding! Arrived as they were opening and quickly understood why folks were already arriving.

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Weaverville, North Carolina, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Loved the food and the service! Juicy meat and fresh side dishes. Great price, quality food and service. Definitely a new favorite.

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See 4 more reviews by JackShanaRoberts for Asheville
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68 reviews 68 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

Alright, you need a GPS to get here AND you d better come early but it is soooo worth it! Who knew? Not us Kansas Citians! Beats our Bar b Que any day Do try it!

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Batam, Indonesia
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10 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

12 Bones is the place to go in Asheville for barbecue - so says my daughter and son-in-law who live and work in asheville, and who used to have their own barbecue stand for festivals. I had the pulled pork with corn bread, smoked potato salad, collard greens and sweet tea. The pork was melt-in-your-mouth good. I've had the ribs... More

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Bridgewater
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28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

NRead some reviews about this place from BBQ purists who claim it is not "real southern BBQ" - pay them no mind! I know we enjoyed the entire meal experience. Food fabulous and the sides... amazing! We had pulled pork which was awesome - so tender and flavorful that one may wish to eat it sans sauce, which you can... More

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Hendersonville, North Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

These are the best ribs I have eaten anywhere and that includes my brother in law you makes a mean plate of ribs in his backyard. The blueberry chipotle sauce was so different and so good, I felt like acting like my dog and rolling in my plate. And the sides! Corn pudding, jalapeno cheese grits and collards all so... More

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Roslyn, New York
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74 reviews 74 reviews
48 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We heard the President Obama stops by to eat here and we figured if it is good enough for the President it is good enough for us. We were not disappointed! The selection of rubs available for the ribs all sounded so good we had difficulty choosing which ones to order. The blueberry chipotle was amazing! Try it, you'll love... More

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See 4 more reviews by passionate-gardener for Asheville
Long Island, NY
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59 reviews 59 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

We went to 12 Bones on the recommendation of our tour bus driver. It was worth the trip if only for the atmosphere at 12 Bones. It was a bare bones place ... place your order, sit down at a table with a huge roll of brown paper towels on it, wait a short timie and some really good BBQ... More

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