You can smell the barbecue from the road, so follow your nose for some tasty smoked meats! They…read morealso have a vegan tempeh barbecue if you're vegetarian or vegan. They have the more familiar sweet and tangy Sweet Pisgah sauce, plus several varieties of Carolina-style vinegar sauces to choose from, and nearly everything comes with hush puppies and sides. They have a nice small variety of local beers on tap and cans of the major brewers as well. The patio is dog-friendly, and the staff even more so.

Craving good bbq and wanted to try this local spot here in Asheville, NC…read more Good good bbq. Plenty of sauces to try, ribs and brisket were well tender and juicy, no complaints and liked all the sides. All coming from someone who's never had southern bbq. We had takeout so no comment on the ambiance but we picked up our food for takeout no issue and they were pleasant and patient enough on the phone to explain their menu. Do note thst there are several menus online so call for their most updated pricing. Highly recommended!

We stopped here for lunch while driving through Asheville…read more We ordered a brisket plate with baked beans and coleslaw. Amazing BBQ food! As it was a Thursday, our granddaughters pork sandwich meal with Mac n Cheese was FREE! What a terrific restaurant, it was truly some of the best BBQ I've ever had!! I'd give more stars, if possible. If you're anywhere near Asheville, NC - you have to stop here - I know we will for sure.

Us three BBQ fanatics drove 45 minutes out of Asheville to go to a BBQ joint in Waynesville only to…read morefind out, it was a 90 minute wait for a table. So, we jumped back in the car and drove 45 minutes back to Asheville and went to The Bear's Smokehouse BBQ. It's not that we settled for The Bear, it's just exactly what we wanted for dinner tonight. We pretty much had no wait (it was 5 times the size of Waynesville) and we got BBQ: Ribs Brisket Chicken Wings Coleslaw Potato Salad Baked Beans Six kinds of BBQ sauce Beers And a ton of napkins Every thing was very good and the price for this extravaganza was not bank busting. We had a blast eating, drinking and watching the "Going On's" for a Saturday night in Asheville, North Carolina. We all enjoyed this evening!

Dammit, everyone knows now. Go early…read more No, don't go early. Great staff. Great food

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!!

Nothing to add beyond what the other 1,000+ reviews have already mentioned about 12 Bones. I will…read moresay that we were surprised by the cornbread, in a bad way. Dry, not interesting, surprisingly poor given the high quality of everything else we tried (ribs, the Mountain Man burger special, the brisket, the sauces, the corn pudding, the baked beans, the mac and cheese, and the jalapeno cheese grits). If it's allowed, I would ask for a different side to swap in for the cornbread because it was so poor. The rest of the food, service, prices, space, etc.? Five stars. Just skip the cornbread! If I could only pick one BBQ spot in Asheville though, Bear has a slight lead as of now.

We had a few different choices for BBQ and we chose 12 Bones because of the reviews…read more Unfortunately it did not hold up to its reputation. They didn't prepare any brisket that day and so we ordered the ribs. The ribs were served tepid and were not at all tender. It was difficult to chew off the bone. The smoked turkey was super dry and hard to swallow without adding bar-b-que sauce. They have several homemade bar-b-que sauces and we tried them all but settled on the pineapple habanero. It had a nice balanced flavor with a little kick. The Mac and cheese was the biggest let down for me as it was so bland and did not seem cheesy at all. I remember thinking that a box of Kraft would be better than those tasteless noodles. Overall a disappointing experience and would probably not go back.

The food was delicious! I ordered the Mama's Mac along with one of their seasonal beers, and…read moreeverything was cooked perfectly. We sat outside, and the weather was just right. The atmosphere was clean and inviting, with a nice crowd, and they even had karaoke going on that night, which made it even more fun. Our waiter was great--very attentive, checked on us throughout our meal, and made sure we had everything we needed. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. We really enjoyed our experience at Daddy Mac's Down Home!

4.5/5 stars. Our first time here, we were drawn in because…read moreof the BBQuterie board (genius idea, love it!!). Mama Mac (BBQterie board)- Brisket was cooked perfectly, but did not have much flavor or seasoning. Pulled pork was my favorite of what we had- that was seasoned wonderfully and cooked perfect. The wings (dry rubbed and smoked) were yum. Collards were good. Baked beans were good but super sweet. Cole slaw was nothing special. Pickles were super sweet as well. The BBQ sauces were great we tried all 3. Our favorite was the cheerwine one. They were out of 2 appetizers and potato salad which was supposed to come with the barbequterie board, so they let us choose what to sub it with. We picked cowboy caviar which ended up being okay, not much flavor there. The salad in a jar was good, you dump it into a bowl yourself. The jar was great because everything on the salad was portioned perfectly! Loved the chicken in the salad too. Only waited a few minutes for a table at 2:30p on a Sunday holiday weekend. There is an attached free parking lot and we were able to get a spot, but when we left there were no spots left and someone was waiting for our spot. There is street parking as well.

Service and ambiance was virtually instant, so no negatives. I got a combo tray with brisket, ribs,…read morecoleslaw, BBQ beans, and Texas Pepper sauce. Both meats were perfectly tender and moist, the sauce brought some sweetness with a hint of black pepper, the beans had the perfect taste and texture and the slaw had a good shot of vinegar. Overall, this location may have less options than the one downtown, but what it does have is ideal for a BBQ lover.

The Burnt Ends made me want to change my evil ways. Salvation and Salivation at the same moment!…read moreThe two sides BBQ Beans and Collard Greens both had large amounts of Smoked Pork! This is the best Barbecue I have found East of Texas!

The Aloha is Excellent…read more We walked into Huli Sues without a reservation and had a phenomenal time at the bar. Christian the bar tender recommended the Mochiko chicken bowl and knew his STUFF about Mai tai's. I was concerned about Hawaiian food, having experienced the island. It tends to be mild and sometimes overly beige. This food was NOT THAT. The Mochiko bowl was a fusion dish I'd order weekly if I lived here. It reminds me of the blended culture of the islands where so many come together. We also had the burger, a solid example of the smash craft BUT the best GD sweet potato fries I've ever had. Believe me. I've had some fries. The Mai tai, while non-traditional was lovely. They do recommend reservations. Highly recommend this place.

Located outside the Grove Arcade, be prepared to put your name on the list and wait. Even on a…read moreSunday when they first opened at 11 a.m., there was already a long line. We would have gotten in line earlier if we had known. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. If it is raining, the outdoor tables can still get wet even with the umbrellas. I got sprinkled on a bit during the light rain until I changed seats. The winner for me was the Hawaiian Combo with Huli Sue's chicken, pork katsu (breaded, fried pork), and three huge sweet chili shrimp, along with rice, Hawaiian macaroni salad, and pickled cabbage. Even my husband perked up with a "Yum!" when I gave him some of the chicken. He ordered the BBQ Sampler with prime beef brisket, pulled pork, and pork ribs, plus cornbread and coleslaw. The brisket was his favorite. The ribs had some of the white knuckle-like cartilage and connective tissue that you had to eat around, which I didn't particularly like. Several different BBQ sauces were brought to the table so you could choose the ones you liked. I would say the Hawaiian Combo was my favorite meal in Asheville--and normally, I don't even order chicken at a restaurant. That chicken was worth ordering.

this place is great. The food was unbelievable. The food came out quick. the service was great. the…read moreatmosphere here was great. If your wanting a BBQ dinner, I would recommend coming here

Dog friendly (not just allows dogs, but has dog treats and water bowls) and great bbq and beer…read more It was down pouring rain on the day we went in. We sat at table in the back near the brewery with our two dogs. Have ribs and brisket. So delicious!

This is a charming all day dining spot in downtown Asheville that boasts plenty of local flavor,…read moreexcellent craftsmanship and some signature menu items that don't disappoint. The fried green tomatoes are featured and worth ordering. Perfectly textured firm slices of breaded, fried tomato are presented atop a pillowy bed of delicious grits and topped with two delicious sauces. I ended up getting the garden omelet and it was one of the best omelets I'd had in a long time. The egg texture was perfect. The signature tomato sauces were incorporated and provided lovely flavor. Major shout out to the homemade lemonade. My son ordered it as his beverage and I so enjoyed the few sips I stole from him, that I ordered my own to-go.

Expected more out of this place. Shux. Pretty mainstream meh. Chicken was dry and gravy was cheesy…read moreand cheese grits were average at best. Nothing too imaginative here. House salad was Denny's grade. Maybe other selections rock, but the smothered chicken was pretty nowheresville. Sorry. Great server though--very attentive.

Wowza. Everything was delicious! The best Mac salad, grits, and chicken sandwich! I also love the…read moreminimal waste and eco-friendly dining.

It's a lot of pressure when you are the one in the group that everyone looks to for food…read morerecommendations. While I have spent a lot of time in Asheville, I am not as familiar with North Avl. I leaned on Yelp recommendations to lead us to HomeGrown. And as usual, the Yelp reviews were spot on! This is a great little spot that easily accommodated our meat-eaters and plant-based eaters alike. Our group of 9 arrived for an early dinner. Thankfully it was pretty empty inside. The lady taking our order patiently answered all of our questions and accommodated everyone's dietary requests. Our food was delivered to us at the table. All of the food was fresh and delicious! Despite our large party, including one additional to-go order, our food was delivered quickly and correctly. Moral of the story....believe the Yelp reviews!