Meat meat and more meat! Wow! Food is awesome.... Portions are VERY generous. They don't skimp on…read moreanything. We had the three meat plate and all the food was juicy and tender... the slaw was super sweet and delicious. My wife also loved the beans. My daughter has the brisket sandwich and thing was PACKED with meat. Service was awesome. Always coming back to see if we needed anything. The atmosphere is very family friendly: If you don't get dessert from the menu.... The make sure and get one of their mammoth brownies!!!!!!!

We recently visited Haywood Smokehouse and ordered two full racks of dry-rub ribs with mac and…read morecheese, fries, and coleslaw. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. The ribs were well-cooked, the portions were generous, and the service was great. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the food arrived promptly. The mac and cheese, fries, and coleslaw were all enjoyable and complemented the meal well. That said, we're giving it 3 out of 5 stars. While the food was good, we felt the selection of sides was somewhat limited compared to other barbecue restaurants. Our biggest disappointment was the barbecue sauce. The sauces were very thin, and because of that, they didn't really cling to the ribs. We personally prefer a thicker, richer sauce that stays on the meat and adds more flavor with each bite. Despite those points, we still had a pleasant experience and can see why many people enjoy this spot. Good food, good service, and a solid barbecue stop if you're in the area.

First time visiting and all I gotta say is the food was absolutely amazing. The burnt ends were…read moredelicious and very tender. If I ever find myself back in this part of town, I'm definitely coming back to try their other menu items.

Quick pick up of wonderful bbq. We had burnt ends plate and pulled pork. The plate usually comes…read morewith fries but they let us substitute corn. The corn side was delicious and the slaw was a nice compliment. The woman at the drive through who was very nice was also very accommodating. It's only a drive through.

A Hidden Gem for Truly Great BBQ…read more We decided to try Iron and Oak after reading some online reviews, and I'm so glad we did. This place is truly a hidden little gem, tucked right beside a brewery. You place your order outside, and there are several outdoor tables with heaters to keep you warm. Our server also let us know we were welcome to sit inside if we preferred, but we chose a cozy outdoor table right by a heater. It was perfect. My husband was craving ribs, and he hasn't stopped talking about them since. He said they were some of the best he's ever had -- tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. He ordered slaw as his side and really enjoyed it. I went with the pulled pork sandwich, and honestly, it was exceptional. The server asked if I wanted it with onions and pickles -- I said yes -- and then asked her to add slaw on top. She said "Of course!" with no hesitation and then took a moment to explain the whole routine since it was our first visit: where to get sauces, forks, napkins, and how they deliver your food to the table when it's ready. She was wonderful. The pulled pork itself was outstanding -- not one bit of fat, just tender, flavorful, perfectly cooked meat. Truly one of the best pulled pork sandwiches I've ever had. I chose potato salad as my side, and it was delicious -- definitely passed the test, since potato salad can be hit or miss at many places. I forgot to take pictures, but trust me: this place is worth the trip. If you're in the mood for BBQ, make the drive and enjoy what I would honestly call some of the best barbecue in Asheville.

WOW! JUST WOW!! We were in the mood for Bbq and four Iron &…read moreOak on Yelp! This is a cool little walk-up attached to the River Side Rhapsody Beer Co. Brewery. We ordered two Brisket Plates. With Potato Salad, Brisket Chili, Dill Pickle Pasta Salad & Creamy Cole Salad. Everything was AMAZING!! Everything came out quickly. It was great to just walk next door to grab a great Hazy! Thank you for a FANTASTIC meal!!

This was the most fun I've had eating ribs in a long while. It's one of my favorite dishes to make…read moreand also to try new locations, styles, sauces. Driving from South Carolina to Kansas, it was time for dinner, I've been eating fast food all week while visiting family, so really wanted more of a sitdown dinner. Shortly after making that decision I saw billboard along the road for Luella's BBQ in Asheville. Pulled out the highway and tracked it down (GPS had a little trouble with this one) I got the half rack and when they ask about sauce I asked you try a couple of different ones. The server brought out a tray with five different sauces and little paper cups arranged according to the printed map they brought with it so you could read about each sauce as you tried it. I tried all five. Two of them were heavily based on vinegar, not my favorite sauces. The mustard sauce was tangy and tasty, but my two favorite were both tomato based, both a nice combination of sweet and spicy. Think they were called Pisgah and Hot Flash. The staff that I interfaced with were friendly and informative. The ribs were fully cooked and tender, though not dry at all. The sides were interesting, too. I had collard greens cooked southern style, and the baked beans were like I make them at home, a mix of three or four different kinds of beans. All in all, a pleasant break from driving. A++

There's "average," and then there's whatever this BBQ place is doing -- a level of mediocrity that…read moresomehow manages to hide behind surprisingly high ratings. The food isn't terrible, but it's the kind of BBQ that tastes like it was made by someone who's seen real BBQ before but never actually met it. The bigger issue, though, is the service. I was charged for a drink, didn't receive it with my food, and when I pointed it out, I was told I wasn't charged -- despite the receipt clearly showing otherwise. Instead of fixing it, the employee doubled down, insisted the receipt was wrong, and acted like I was the problem for noticing. No apology, no correction, no drink. Just a shrug and a vibe that said she'd rather be anywhere else. It's the kind of experience that makes you wonder how this place has the ratings it does. The food is fine, the service is not, and the whole thing leaves you feeling like you paid more than the meal was worth -- including for a drink you never actually got. If you're craving BBQ, there are better options. If you're craving confusion and indifference, this place has you covered.

Everything was wonderful. Great food, atmosphere, and service...it's all here! Would definitely…read morerecommend this place. Great smells are free

Ate lunch at Chimney Rock Smokehouse today after hiking at Chimney Rock. The food was excellent and…read moreour server, Skyler, was great. The seasonal Brussels sprouts were super tasty and cooked just right. The hush puppies were some of the best I've had in a long time. The Pitboss Sampler was enough for now and later. Everything was really good - smoked chicken legs, brisket, pulled pork, ribs and the jalapeño and cheddar sausage. Their green beans went really well with this. We had two different Mac n cheese bowls, the buffalo chicken and the BBQ bowl with pulled pork. I really enjoyed the buffalo chicken one and the other went over really well too. All of the meat was really tender and none of it was dried out. This place is definitely worth the visit when you are in Chimney Rock.

March 25, 2026 Black Bear reopened yippee!!! It is so exciting to see them reopen since the…read moreDecember fire. The crew is still there, many have worked together for the last five years! New equipment, new layout, new chairs, and tables for the outside and a future put put for the kiddos I think. The menu and selection is as good as we remember!! We so missed you!! Thank you for the refreshed look and excellent barbecue!! The sides are delicious,,, grand kids love the Ribs and Mac n cheese! Welcome back!

Vegans rejoice! A great spot that has multiple vegan options and is perfect for your omnivorous…read moredining companions. The outdoor seating is comfortable and was not in the sun at 2-3pm when we visited. I love the Maine Root sodas on tap. The bathroom was clean. Service was fast and friendly. Would definitely return here!

I love the bbq here, and it was a huge hit with the family in our recent visit. We went twice…read moreduring that stay. I had the Cubano special, which was excellent with the mustard sauce. Chopped pork, Brunswick stew and collards. Crushed it all. Good local beers on tap. Seating outside under umbrellas, and many bigger tables perfect for groups. You can even order at the window. Leave your number on the table and they'll have you set for a feast in no time. No, you didn't order too much.

Just so-so. Front…read moreof house folks were very cool and helpful with the menu. I also like that they had a "sauce station" so you can grab what you want. Outdoor seating is awesome! Fried pickles were soggy. Not a fan. Ribs were definitely not the "fall off the bone" kind by any stretch. Dry and tough. Okra was fire and the potato salad was weird (counter guy said it was yellow and white) but not bad at all! Only star here for me was the burnt ends. Fantastic!! TLDR: staff are awesome, outdoor seating is awesome, food is not it. I won't be back as it's not my style of BBQ but you might like it?