We are in town visiting family. We stopped at this restaurant for lunch, as it's close to our hotel and had decent reviews. We live in Missouri, where we have both St. Louis and Kansas City BBQ. We love BBQ. The server was polite and checked on us a few times. 1) plate one was beef brisket, potato salad and slaw. The slaw tastes like any ole slaw you'd buy at the grocery store. It was good but nothing special. The potato salad wasn't bad but it didn't have very much flavor. Basically tasted like boiled potatoes and mayo. The brisket was probably 70% fat. Each slice was over half fat. Even the pieces that looked like meat, had the texture and taste of fat. The picture that looks like a full plate, that was after I finished eating. I couldn't punish myself anymore than that. I posted a picture of the empty plate (we boxed up the leftovers to give to my mom's chickens) to show how much fat/grease was leftover. The other pictures show dry plates but that wasn't the case for me. 2) plate two (not pictured as it wasn't my meal) was half a rack of ribs, green beans and French fries. The ribs were tough and lacking in flavor. We are used to fall off the bone ribs. The kind where you can pull a rib and it comes out of the meat clean. We had to use a knife and fork to cut the ribs and then chew on them for what felt like forever. They also came out lukewarm and were cold by the third rib. The green beans also lacked flavor and left quite a bit of fat/grease/butter in the bowl after. The fries were also not seasoned at all. TLDR: nothing was seasoned, the food was lukewarm at best and there was enough fat/grease to clog the arteries of even the healthiest person. read more

Smok 'N' Bonz - This makes it look like I ate everything but, we boxed up the food for my mom's chickens. Shows the amount of fat/grease left on the plate. - Barbeque Near Me - Vonore, Tennessee

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I have a bone to pick with Smok N Bonz. I really loved the waitresses as they were friendly and attentive. However I just did not like the food. I've been twice now and have had the St. Louis Ribs, Baby Back Ribs, brisket, and pulled chicken. The ribs had no flavor, had pieces of gristle or cartilage in the meat, and had a boiled taste. We asked the server if they seasoned the meat and she was surprised that we didn't taste anything. The chicken was better. Dry of course but had that clear smoky flavor I was hoping everything would have. The brisket was probably the worst brisket I've ever had. While it looked okay, it was bland and flavorless and was totally dry while at the same time pooling in grease (or the water it must have been boiled in). See photo. The sides were all fine. Fried okra, Mac and cheese, and slaw. And I loved the table side barbecue sauce! But even a bath of that couldn't save the meat. I really want to return to support the staff at Smok N Bonz, but I just can't keep going to a barbecue place where I can't eat the meat. read more

Smok 'N' Bonz - St. Louis, ribs, Babyback ribs, and brisket with sides of Mac and cheese and fried okra. Notice the pool of grease under the meat. - Barbeque Near Me - Vonore, Tennessee

Just ordered 2 BarBQ pork sandwiches for pick up. They were dry and not hot. Would not patronize them again. read more

Nice little barbecue spot in Vonore. Restaurant definitely has the barbecue vibe. The ribs were good pulled pork and chicken were very good and most of the sides were good. The sweet potato fries were kind of limp and soggy so a little disappointed about that. The service staff was new Enthusiastic first , couple days on the job but took care of us just fine. I noticed they also have a drive-through window for pick up orders. We will be back.!! read more

Smok 'N' Bonz - This is the baby back ribs and chicken with coleslaw and sweet potato fries - Barbeque Near Me - Vonore, Tennessee

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I've been here multiple times and have NEVER been disappointed. The food is great and so is the staff! The restaurant is just a little local bbq joint and it has that mom and pop atmosphere and it's great! :) read more

My group had Nachos, loaded (and they were LOADED) baked potatoes with shredded chicken , rib plates . We were very happy with the food and Service was great. Looking forward to returning. read more

We ordered to go dinner for 5 people. The restaurant was not busy by the way. We were "welcomed" by a rude waitress who continued through out our wait. She ignored us for long awhile then finally came up and asked if we were finally ready to order, guess we didn't need a menu ‍. Once order was placed we waited for a good 20 minutes and decided to go to another restaurant to order some Brussel spouts to go with the bbq. While that was cooking, about 10-15 minutes (now 30 minutes since bbq was ordered) I walked back over & was greeted with "I'll let you know when it's ready". We will not be returning. The food was cold and had no taste. read more

Small town, friendly restaurant. Ribs were dry and seemed to be reheated. Pulled pork was good. Sides were alright. Frozen French fries and canned baked beans. Nothing to set them apart and not seasoned. Tried while traveling and visited for early dinner on a Friday. Restaurant was clean which was a plus. read more

Mediocre at best for BBQ. Had the ribs and smoked chunks of chicken and they tasted "blah" at best. The chicken was dry and not much flavor profile. All their BBQ sauces were just average and none of them were considered good. Overall experience was rated on food. Just not my kinda BBQ place. read more

Stopped in with my family Saturday night. Restaurant was pretty slow IMO for a BBQ place on a Saturday. Seated promptly and ordered apps and drinks. They do not serve beer or alcohol. Received our apps(Fried mushrooms, fried pickles and mozzarella sticks. All food came back quickly but was burnt on the outside and tasted like burnt fryer grease. Mozzarella sticks were sent back and returned the same way. Ordered our entrees and my catfish plate was overcooked. My wife's fried shrimp plate was cooked great outside and grey raw at the center. We asked for the bill promptly. Got an attitude from the waitress as I was explaining the issue. Will not be going back period. Atmosphere feels more like an ice cream shop that happens to serve BBQ than a BBQ place that has deserts. read more

Great food great people We eat there alot.Greatest chili ever GLAD THEY ARE CLOSE BY . read more

Food was okay, we ordered a large take out order and when we arrived we were ignored for quite a while. When the person running the register finally approached us she was outright rude and said, "I'll tell you when your order is ready!" They weren't overly busy or understaffed and perhaps it was just a bad moment, but some people have forgotten that your customers can decide to go elsewhere- we certainly will look elsewhere next time. read more

This was mine & my husband's first time coming and they absolutely did not disappoint! Between the amazing hospitality to the amazing food! I would definitely recommend anyone to stop by if they are passing through, you won't regret it!! read more

Smok 'N' Bonz - plate of food - Barbeque Near Me - Vonore, Tennessee

Great food and service. We had the best time eating there. We were from out of town and they made us fell very welcome.

We returned to Smok 'N' Bonz recently are are glad to report that they are back up to where we remember them. Good food (including BBQ), helpful service and prices very reasonable. Now on our regular stops for an outing from Tellico Village. read more

What we liked: The atmosphere is just perfect for a BBQ restaurant. The place has a friendly feel and the staff is great. The menu covers almost everything for smoked meat and side dishes. All of our side dishes were great and included, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Green Beans and Sweet Potato Fries. The Pulled Pork was pretty much average and the house BBQ sauce was good. The place and tables were very clean, especially since it's a BBQ place. No sticky condiment bottles here. What we didn't like. The Baby Back Ribs had a good flavor but were way too dry, even with the sauce, which helped. The Brisket was was also OK on flavor but again too dried out. I really wanted to give Smok "N" Bonz a five star review based on the restaurant and friendly crew but the meat wasn't what we hoped for. read more

Very dry BBQ pork. Was really hoping to find a good BBQ spot in this area but not sure this will fit my taste. Been a couple times during lunch and both times the meat was very dry. Needed to really soak it in BBQ sauce but still not great. Will do for lunch but does not make me want to repeat as often. read more

Cute place and very nice people but the baby back ribs we ordered we so burned we couldn't eat them

I agree with many of the other reviews. Service was good. The restaurant was clean. But some of the food is not great. Our table ordered a variety of items which were mostly good, but the ribs are subpar for a BBQ joint. The baby back ribs were tough, dry and barely warm. The spare ribs were extremely tough with little seasoning. The brisket seemed a bit dry as well. The pulled pork sandwich and the chicken was good. read more

My husband and I came here for dinner and it was great. We got the prime rib, beef brisket, Mac n cheese, potato salad, sweet potato fries, and turnip greens. Best potato salad I've had in a while. Everything was absolutely delicious, and the staff were so sweet. Definitely recommend. read more

Worst ribs ever had. Dry, no meat, little taste. Total ripoff. Plus our Togo order took forever. Service was friendly but all the food was terrible. The fried tomatoes were very bread. Side salad had the fake bacon bits. Really?? Never again read more

Been here 5 times, 5 times excellent food and service! One of the few bbq joints that consistently has fresh, not reheated smoked pork. Their smoked chicken is delicious and fresh. Atmosphere is awesome, and very clean. Out of the way for this knoxvillian but worth the trip! read more

Cute place with nice atmosphere. Mostly locals it seemed. Smelled great and service was solid. Simply ordered the brisket sandwich which was really good. Sauce selection included spicy, mild, vinegar, and mustard. Only complaint was that the cole slaw was about a thimble sized portion that I added on. Everything else was perfectly portioned. read more

Eaten here numerous times, I had forgotten to do a review. Everything I've had here is delicious prepared well and is always hot. Love the brisket, which keep bringing me back. Staff is fast and attentive always pleasant. Moved from the area so i will miss u guys. read more

Amazing. Delicious. Generous portions. WAY casual. Cute decor. Clean. Melt-in-your-mouth BBQ. Super low prices. And for those in Kahite, so close to home. Last year we went to the famous Sweet Ps, and this EASILY rivaled that, so definitely even if you're not all that close, it's worth the trip. (Heck we come from Chicagoland!) You know you're in for a treat where there is an entire smokehouse built on the property. The brisket was fantastic. Ribs fall-off-the-bone tender and juicy. The sides were all delicious; we especially loved the baked beans. And the price cannot be beat. Instead of dessert my husband and I split another order of brisket. Plus for this newly gluten-free gal, there were plenty of options to choose from for sides and such. For down home comfort and finger-licking BBQ Smok 'n' Bonz can't be beat. I can't wait for my next trip to east Tennessee to go back! read more

Wonderful local eatery! The BBQ here is Amazing! Very tender and juicy with several different delicious sauce options! I highly recommend!

Burger was so thin, no flavor. Charged 3.65 for cold fries. My meal was over 16.00. Never go there again.

Great baby back ribs, slaw, and onion rings. Very friendly staff, and fast service. I will definitely suggest this restaurant to everyone.

Small quaint place with excellent barbecue. Great atmosphere. Would recommend silverware instead of plastic.

Little restaurant with a great charm. Meat is very good quality. It's on the dryer side but still very good. Have for type of barbecue sauce. Unfortunetly the hot is not very spicy for my and my son's taste. Rate keep coming back because it's the best food for miles Oh. We tried a few different carbonated drinks, coke, diet coke, sprite and they were all flat. That is why only for stares. The young lady served us on Saturday was very quick and charming. read more

Went here for the first time tonight. I had the pulled pork with a baked potato and cole slaw. The pork was perfect! Moist and not fatty. The different BBQ sauces were all tasty. The baked potato was big! Thought the slaw was very tasty too. My husband had the ribs and brisket and he totally enjoyed them too. He said the brisket was the best he ever had. I tasted it and thought it was dry but I'm not a brisket fan anyway. All in all the restaurant has a homey feel to it. Service was very good and the food excellent. Very reasonably priced. We will definitely be back. read more

3 stars for the BBQ, an extra star because they were so nice and friendly. The BBQ was good but no great. The ribs were cooked to a competition tenderness and I like mine a bit past that. The pulled pork was already mixed with sauce (boooo!). The sides appeared to be from a can (meh). The peach cobbler was excellent. Again, the service was great and the people were extremely nice. I would eat her again just because I like the attitude of the people working there so much. read more

Smok 'N' Bonz - Pork and ribs combo plate. - Barbeque Near Me - Vonore, Tennessee

I am being kind service was ok. But the BBQ was far from great Somewhat dry and the rub was not very flavorful. They have been in business 8 yrs and I am surprised. read more

The bbq chicken was amazing! Just started working up the road so we will definitely be coming back.

Poor value for frozen ribs and canned beans. The sauce was good. The service was cute but not efficient or effective. Recommend suggesting deserts before providing the bill. read more

Friendly staff. Tons of flys in the food and table constantly. Dry fake smoke tasting BBQ. Noodles in milk was called Mac and cheese. Semi high prices for what the food was. read more

Everything was excellent & as expected for a Minnesota boy looking for some good BBQ. Had the ribs & pork combo plate. Ribs were standard but the pulled pork, sauce, house slaw & sweet potato fries were excellent. Then came the pie, both the pecan & coconut were best ever! So good, I bought a whole pie to bring home to the family. read more

Are you looking for that something different and good and value. Stop in. The staff is friendly. The menu selection is top of their game. They cater little or large. Have drive thru. You will not be disappointed Thanks the croft couple read more

Rudeness of waitress food maybe good but some waitress doesn't need to be here this makes the second time I have been treated disrespectfully! read more

OK, but not what I expected for "Southern BBQ" Brisket was kind of dry and BBQ sauce was vinegar-ish. read more