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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 7382 reviews

What Angela Kunze likes about 12 Bones Smokehouse South:
Ribs were bangin'. Side were alright. Girl at the counter was not happy and you could tell. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 4 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 View all feedback. What Cynthia R doesn't like about 12 Bones Smokehouse South:
Huge disappointment. After googling best bbq in Asheville, they popped up so figured I’d give it a shot. Waste of money. The Mac was absolutely horrific. Watery. Tasteless. Couldn’t even see one speck of pepper. Terrible just terrible. Ribs were tough, not fall off the bone like I had hoped for and I didn’t taste much flavor on them either. I got the brown sugar and barely tasted much. Only thing I did enjoy was the... View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 1708 reviews
Phyllis
23.10.2023 - 17:56

We were there for trivia night. Their wings are great! Lots of fun Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5...

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James
23.10.2023 - 17:56

Very good experience. Let me start by saying that I’m a BBQ snob, having lived in both Kansas City and central Texas. Haven’t been in Asheville long, but Ive be...

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Lae
23.10.2023 - 17:56

Great experience once again! Food came fast and tasted great. There was plenty of space to find a table even though it was busy. Bathrooms were clean and organi...

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Jason
23.10.2023 - 17:56

Best BBQ in Asheville. I ate there 4 days ago and still have a food baby. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphe...

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Angela
23.10.2023 - 17:56

Ribs were bangin'. Side were alright. Girl at the counter was not happy and you could tell. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 4 S...

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Menu
5.0 ★ from 18 reviews
Zander
06.05.2023 - 05:22

Delicious smoked chicken sandwich. Used dark meat, so it was juicy and greasy. The smoked potato salad side was also great. The sauces were delicious. The Jalap...

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April
06.05.2023 - 05:22

The ribs were delicious! We also had the sliced turkey with Mac and cheese, greens, mashed sweet potato. Definitely would recommend the ribs!

Zachery
06.05.2023 - 05:22

This is *the only place* I can get pork ribs and not have an upset stomach that evening! I don 't know if it 's because of how they season the ribs, how they sm...

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Enoch
06.05.2023 - 05:22

There?s always a plethora of BBQ options in the south but was pleasantly surprised with 12 Bones. From the brisket to the full rack of ribs our group really enj...

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Morton
06.05.2023 - 05:22

If you have not had the Smoked Turkey Sandwich from 12 Bones, you have not had a perfect Smoked Turkey Sandwich. I cannot believe how amazing it is every. Singl...

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Int Restaurants
4.7 ★ from 496 reviews
Opal
17.06.2023 - 09:47

There are always a variety of BBQ options in the south, but was pleasantly surprised with 12 Bones. From the brisket to the full rib, our group really enjoyed e...

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Florence
17.06.2023 - 09:47

Cool place to get a beer and some BBQ. The ribs were juicy, tender, and had a good flavor to them, I went traditional brown sugar rub. The brisket and the cornb...

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Morton
17.06.2023 - 09:47

Can't say enough about this place here. This, to me, is the best beer in the 828, followed closely by Whistle Hop and Burning Blush. The location is way cool an...

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Geovany
17.06.2023 - 09:47

This place came highly recommended and did not disappoint! Try the blueberry chipotle baby back ribs, they were fabulous. The pulled pork was also very good.

Madilyn
17.06.2023 - 09:47

12 Bones is my guilty pleasure! I always order the pulled chicken, sweet potatoes, and their delicious green beans. They serve the best barbecue, along with smo...

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Facebook
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Foursquare
4.0 ★ from 16 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 322 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.4 ★ from 3000 reviews
Sirved
4.4 ★ from 558 reviews

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