Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Smokey Bones Avon

    3.4 (152 reviews)

    Order Smokey Bones Avon Takeout or Delivery

    Smokey Bones Avon Photos

    Business Info

    You might also consider

    More like Smokey Bones Avon

    Recommended Reviews - Smokey Bones Avon

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos - Smokey Bones Avon

    Korean pork belly pops appetizer
    Ron V.

    We stopped here for dinner and they weren't very busy. It was cold outside and a Wednesday night, so maybe that's normal. We sat at a table in the bar area. Our waitress was Karissa. Even though she was also the bartender, she was very attentive. She was very friendly and had some great recommendations. She checked on us several times throughout the meal. The food was amazing. We ordered the pork belly bites, smoked wings, and baby back ribs. Everything was amazing. We'll definitely be back and will definitely ask to sit in Karissa's section again. Thank you.

    This is $142.00 (W/O Tip) worth of Smokey Bones food. Looks like food is missing? Nope.

    OK maybe this is just whining about how EXPENSIVE (everything) is these days but GOOD GOLLY. We bought food for 4 adults and 2 toddlers. -- All the sides were 1/3 - 1/2 full, except the mac n cheese, which was little more than 1/2 full. -- There wasn't enough to go around with the sides, meaning each one had to partake sparingly. Now, The food was decent but not out of this world by any means. It came to $142.00 and change w/o tip. What in the world? The ONLY things missing from the picture is 1/2 piece of cornbread, 2 skewers of the pork and a 1/3 filled container of beans. The one closed black container contains 2 more pieces of cornbread. We have no plans to return with such crazy prices. Sidenote: - The "Housemade BBQ Baked Beans with Pulled Pork and Brisket" -- -- Maybe Pulled Pork and Brisket FLAVOR, I saw no meat. End of Rant lol

    Two Meat sampler, with choice of 2 sides.
    C S.

    I liked that there was no wait and we got a table right away. The transition from Smokey bones to IHop and back seems not to have interfered with the ambiance. The waiter was very friendly, not so much knowledgeable, because he had to ask someone and return with an answer. To the food--the fire roasted corn looked delicious, but the texture was mushy. The coleslaw tasted fresh and crunchy and seemed to be homemade. The meat selection was extensive, but there was no sampler platter available, unless you were willing to spend $$$. I ordered the Two meat sampler, which did not include BBQ ribs or Brisket. If you wanted either meat, it cost an additional $5.00 each. It seemed there were no substitutions on the sides. Every extra or substitute cost at least 1 to 2 dollars. My pulled pork and 1/4 chicken sampler platter were deprived of SMOKE flavor. There were many BBQ sauces available , which made up for it, but the size of the 1/4 chicken looked more like a chicken wing or a cute baby chick, ( which made me so sad :( ) Don't think I'm going for more.

    Caesar Salad Side

    Food was Amazing Service was exquisite words can not explained the great service we received as it was our first time Ambiance was awesome, great vibes

    Ciarra E.

    Purchased wings and it happened to be BOGO free so I got double and they were perfect. Bought the corn bread as well and was a little disappointed it didn't have much corn in it but they were still good. The service was the best part as we received multiple refills and our waiter was very prompt. The service is one of the reasons why we will continue coming back to this location.

    Corn bread
    Wendi S.

    We arrived for early dinner at 5:30. There weren't too many tables filled so when we changed our mind about the booth, we were easily accommodated and moved to a table. We ordered cornbread as our appetizer after reading some reviews on yelp, and it was delicious and the maple bourbon butter was amazing. I was able to take some home with me. I ordered the pick three meats, and I have the sausage, the pulled pork And the barbecue chicken breast. My sides were coleslaw and steak fries I would not order the steak fries again because they were overcooked and they weren't very many of them. The coleslaw was really tasty and reminiscent of like the old KFC or Chick-fil-A coleslaw so I loved it. I ate the sausage there had quite a kick, but it was delicious and had the pop that natural casing makes when it's been fried. My friend had the sausage and chicken as well and we both had plenty to take home. Our waitress was very attentive, but then let us talk to our contents, since there was very few patrons inside yet overall a really good experience that based out the tables quite a bit and they probably put a few more in there but they definitely don't need to. I remember coming here right after Covid and thinking that's why the tables had so much space but it's still the same way now, I know they do it partially so if they have big tables, they can easily add the tables together to make larger groups. I enjoy this location and the food here are there better places for barbecue? probably but it was still a good experience nonetheless.

    Banana pudding
    Tianna C.

    Smokey Bones was a staple for me when I was younger living in Northwest Indiana. When I went off to college, I was sad when they were no longer in business. Fast forward years later (not sharing how many) I see it has re-emerged in Avon. I had to try it right away. Of course, going on a Saturday means the restaurant being packed but never fear,bar seating is available. I started with a pork belly appetizer and chose a pulled pork sandwich and half slab rib combo with two sides. The presentation was beautiful and the food was decent. I ordered a banana pudding desert and was too full to finish so I had to get it to go. Nostalgia brought me back but I think I'm going to stick with non-chains for my BBQ needs.

    Bone fire
    Sue B.

    This was our first visit to Smokey Bones. It wasn't busy when we came in for a later dinner on a Tuesday night around 8:00 pm. We were seated right away and our waitress came to take our drink order. The restaurant smells like bbq when you walk in, which is awesome when you are super hungry! Our waitress was very sweet and helpful. She checked on us often. My husband and I had the bone fire. It is served to you on a smoking hot grill. We got the 2-3 portion. It was enough for two people. Not sure about three. It was really good. The potato wedges were really tasty. Our daughter had the boneless wings and fries and she gobbled every bit of it up. I would come back.

    Sorry presentation of what was called brisket, fire roasted corn, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, smoked sausage.
    Greg R.

    Service was nice and attentive. The restaurant was/is clean but reminds me of a cafeteria. The food: there should be a warning --"If you are expecting real BBQ food then go elsewhere " The brisket was just rewarded up after being cooked in a pellet smoker too long. The fire roasted corn was just burnt bland corn kernels. The mashed potato's with brown gravy was whipped up from a box and the gravy is from a can. The presentation in itself will tell you exactly how it tastes. Don't get me wrong, there are many times that how it looks will fool you but not this time. This place needs to put up a sign that apologizes to everyone that has eaten here and then apologize to all the cooks that really cook BBQ. Stop taking advantage of people in this town by passing off sub quality BBQ as real BBQ.

    Bone-fire platter
    Paul R.

    I had heard they were going to reopen Smokey Bones in Avon so I was super excited to see it coming back. I had been here several times before it shut down and I use to like the BBQ a lot. I received the menu and decided on the platter with brisket and pulled pork. i also added the side of corn and french fries. The service was pretty good throughout our time dinning here. I didn't like the brisket as much as I thought I would it was quite thick piece and I think multiple thinner pieces would be better. it tasted ok and the sauce choices were pretty good. I like the tangy and hot sauce. The pulled pork was pretty good but is a but dry. The toast is a good accompaniment with the brisket. Overall I would return as the restaurant service was good and I love BBQ and the renovated space looks very nice inside.

    Sauces at the table
    Sana K.

    I'm sad my picture of the grill with all the meats didn't save for some reason. Anyway I think that was a really cool concept except some of the meat was still cold. The whole thing isn't completely hot. Some of the smaller pieces fell thru the grates. They have such a variety of sauces. The drink specials were awesome they had a lot of $5 specials. I enjoyed the kurveball. Everyone should try it. Great for grilling. Tastes like BBQ. I didn't care for our service in the bar. We were the only ones there and it was late. Not the friendliest. I would go back for the drinks and to try something different.

    BOGO Wings on Mondays
    Laura T.

    Very, very, very disappointed!!!!! Because it was BOGO Wings on Monday, I thought to myself, wings would be the perfect thing to share after a hard day at work. I don't know if it was the time we went or what, but the wings were down right horrible!!! They tasted old. Old as in, they were cooked the day before and tossed and reheated or cooked earlier that morning then tossed and reheated. The wings were so dry, old and hard that if you didn't have any teeth, you'd be in trouble. The wings weren't wingin like they should have; especially when advertising BOGO. In addition to the day old wings, we ordered a side of fries. The first batch that came out was old. They definitely wouldn't have made it through quality. It was brought to the server's attention and even she agreed that they weren't up to par. She apologized and put an order in for some fresh fries. The second batch that came out was what we should've gotten the first time around. Our server was made aware of how disappointed we were and not pleased with how the night went. She apologized so many times and in fact, seemed a bit embarrassed. I only gave 1 star because we did receive great service from our server.

    Billie K.

    I gave this place a few weeks after it's opening to give a review. We ordered online and picked up at restaurant. We had a 5:40p pick-up time. Unfortunately, our food was not ready. It was 21 minutes later before it was ready. Hopefully, they will get better on that. The ribs were absolutely delicious! I was concerned going with St. Lois style they would be tough. They were not! The Carolina mopping was the sauce we went with and it was some of the best sauce I've had! The boneless bites were not good at all. Dry, no flavor and not appetizing at all. Their Mac n Cheese is FIRE! It is a 1.99 up charge. The Street Corn was okay, but also is a 1.99 up charge and I wouldn't get it again. Their pork sandwich with the Carolina mopping was delicious too! The fries were cold, no seasoning and a pass next time. But, those RIBS!!! FIRE! We also became a rewards member and they would not take our $10 reward since the Ribfest we got is a special, The flavor of the meat was exceptional! Would order it again!

    Strawberry lemonade

    See all

    6 months ago

    Great experience!! Tristan & Lexy are awesome and gave great service. Food was spectacular. Place was well lit & clean!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C S.
    5
    5
    14

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Salmon was very good. Pulled pork was dry, and the sauces were too spicy for me. Service was good. We will go back.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Greg R.
    0
    73
    34

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Wanda M.
    1046
    1633
    20573

    4 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of M. M.
    0
    26
    3

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Smokey Bones

    Smokey Bones

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Maria A.
    8
    356
    118

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Smokey Bones

    Smokey Bones

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Afsoc X.
    1
    175
    44

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Ask the Community - Smokey Bones Avon

    You might also consider

    City Barbeque

    City Barbeque

    4.0
    (234 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    This is probably our last visit to City Bbq. We have been going to this location since they opened…read moreand the Greenwood location even longer. We ordered the City Sampler. Normally we take some food home with us. On this visit we ate it all and left wanting more, just not more of any of the meat. The portions were definitely smaller. Three slices of brisket and turkey. The brisket was so tough I had to get a knife to cut it. It was dry and had no flavor. The pork was dry. And the turkey was salty. My husband said the sausage was good. It was the best meat on the plate. I didn't eat any of it. Fries, hush puppies and Texas toast were fine. Service was good. You order at the counter and they call your name when your food is ready.

    This Thanksgiving, in lieu of frying a couple of turkeys like I do every year due to some medical…read morerestrictions on lifting and twisting, I ordered a whole smoked turkey from City Barbeque. I ordered it chilled for pickup the day before, and we popped it in the fridge. It was ready for an easy pickup exactly at the time slot I had set when ordering. The day of, we followed the instructions supplied via QR code and heated the turkey in the oven between 2-2.5 hours. It was outstanding. We fed 6 people and had a ton of leftovers. Unfortunately I did not get a picture of the cooked bird, but I got a picture of the box ;-) Everyone loved the turkey and I may just have a new go to for an easier holiday, without needing to stand out in the weather to fry them myself. I would definitely do this again.

    Photos
    City Barbeque
    THE SIDES
    THE SIDES
    City Barbeque

    See all

    Divine Bar B Cue

    Divine Bar B Cue

    3.4
    (43 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $

    I don't know if, by modern standards, "hole in the wall" is a positive thing, or calling something…read morea "mom and pop joint". This restaurant is both. And that is a VERY GOOD thing. It's not very big. If you blink, you will pass it on the way to Six Points. Inside i think it might seat a dozen people. But the barbecue is everything I miss having moved here from Austin, Texas. It is a sauce-on-the-side affair so if you don't like it goopy and slick, you can just enjoy the smokey seasoned flavor of the meat. I got the rib and chicken combo plate. The ribs were excellent. I got the mild sauce, which on their little spice level chart is the second mildest sauce above "sweet", was just flavored enough to have some ground pepper spice (not heat) and still have a little sweet. I call it perfect. I'm not a fan of heat spice and it was just shy of knocking on the door. So don't be afraid of it. The chicken was juicy and had rosemary and some other aromatics I couldn't place. It was VERY good chicken. I doubled down on the green beans as a side. They were real green beans. They may have originally come in a can, but they were cooked with care and tasted homecooked with some flavor and smokey depth. If you are in the area, I would highly recommend stopping. You will not regret it.

    I stopped in here today and the food is so good and flavorful. I can't wait to send people their…read moreway. I love the homey feeling of the place. I'll be back.

    Photos
    Divine Bar B Cue
    This was from their food truck, Loaded Baked Potato(pulled pork) $7.50
    This was from their food truck, Loaded Baked Potato(pulled pork) $7.50
    Divine Bar B Cue

    See all

    Pizzaville

    Pizzaville

    4.5
    (63 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    I'd been curious about Pizzaville every since I passed it on the way out to my parents' home in…read morePutnam County. Located on the western end of Avon, Pizzaville is in a strip center with Parlor Doughnuts in the parking lot, Hotcakes Emporium a handful of storefronts down and a couple other cool storefronts. In case it's not obvious, Pizzaville specializes in pizza. They offer dine-in, carry-out, and delivery in select areas. They also cater special events. One of the things I noticed was large signage indicating a lunch buffet during the week ($11.99). There's accessible parking almost directly in front. The main entrance offers a weird ramp up to the door - despite having a ramp, I'd actually say it's not accessible because the ramp is at such a weird angle. I was able to get in, however, it took effort. It's much easier if you approach it from the parking lot rather than the sidewalk. Once you enter, you arrive at the ordering spot. The dining room is to your left. The decor is simple yet clean. As I recall, they serve Coke products. They do have Gold Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea in the fountain. They do also have some canned/bottled offerings. While I arrived on a weekend (no buffet), there was a $6.99 special that included a mini-pizza up to 3-toppings and a fountain drink. The prices can definitely go up, though I found pricing quite fair and definitely quite good. They have a handful of sides - I was tempted by breadsticks, but they are $5.99. I read a couple reviews indicating it's a pretty big serving - so, I held off this time. I ordered a mini-pizza with sausage and pepperoni along with my fountain drink. They were friendly and offered help. The mini-pizza is basically a "personal" pizza and it's on the smaller side. I was pleased with it and would easily order it again. I believe there's a side room you can reserve. There's single user bathrooms with grab bars. I can't quite go to a 5-star here. I enjoyed the meal immensely and will easily return. This is a solid 4-star experience with good quality and good value. I arrived late in the lunch hour - business was pretty light, though it was steady. I'm enjoying my journey through Hendricks and Putnam County. While it was initiated by a sad experience, it's introducing me to the communities of Avon, Danville, and Coatesville and I'm really enjoying that. If you're looking for a new pizza buffet experience, this is a solid one to try from Monday-Friday during lunch. Otherwise, they still have great specials and for those on a budget you can eat for under ten bucks by using specials.

    Still a great place for good pizza. We've been ordering pizza here since we moved to Avon. This…read moreplace is consistently meeting expectations with mini personal pizzas, family pizzas, cheesy bread/cheese sticks, and big group orders. Over the years they have expanded and remodeled to be able to accommodate a larger lunch crowd since they offer a lunch buffet. Prices are fair, food taste great, and customer service is always friendly. We'll be going back and you should too.

    Photos
    Salad buffet
    Salad buffet
    Pepperoni and Sausage pizza.
    Pepperoni and Sausage pizza.
    Pizzaville

    See all

    Westside Pub

    Westside Pub

    4.1
    (34 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    We were looking for a local tavern for lunch and we happened upon Westside Pub. The Pub is an…read moreinteresting neighborhood sports bar and pool hall near Avon. They have a rather large stage, so they probably have bands or entertainment at night. There are a number of signs warning of restrictions and it appears that they do a security search at night to restrict weapons and drugs. At noon, there were a couple people at the bar watching football and having lunch. We took a booth. Charisse, the bartender and only server was super engaging, attentive and went the extra mile to ensure a positive experience. Not only did she check on us, but the cook also came out and checked on our meals. We had 5 star service. The menu offers pizza, sandwiches and salads. Prices are reasonable. I selected the taco salad with pulled pork. The salad was immense with fresh lettuce, tomato and cheese. The pulled pork was good. The fried shell was a bit greasy. Otherwise, the salad was good and filling. My husband had the Big Western Burger which he raved about (and he can be critical). The burger was specially prepared medium rare for him and it was cooked perfectly. He loved the bacon, onion rings and bbq sauce toppings. He gave the burger a definite 5 stars. The table we selected was a bit cold (it was snowing out). Every time someone came into the building, a blast of cold came in. We probably could have moved but the table was already set. The bar is 21 and over only, so leave the kids home. I'd recommend trying lunch. They have daily lunch specials.

    Service was great and the people were inviting for my first time. Music on jukebox and get to make…read moreown playlist. The fries were good but the chicken could use some seasoning.

    Photos
    Bar
    Bar
    Cheesesteak with onion rings ($2 upcharge)
    Cheesesteak with onion rings ($2 upcharge)
    Darts

    See all

    Darts
    Asia Wok

    Asia Wok

    3.9
    (97 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $

    Wow! It's been six years since my original review here. The granddaughter had an appointment…read moreacross the road for eyelashes and we were super early so we decided to eat first. The Pepper Steak is still the best I have ever had at any Chinese restaurant. I need to come back more often. She got the Pot Stickers which were good. I had one too. I also ordered the Egg Drop soup and it was very good. The service was extra fast and friendly. Even though it was two o'clock in the afternoon, people would come and go to pick up food orders. It didn't slow down the one person who was working the dining room and order counter.

    I ordered the Honey Chicken to go thinking I could get a nice chicken dish. Protein is what I…read morewanted so I thought I couldn't go wrong with a simple honey chicken. I did expect for there to be a light breading cause it is deep fried. What I wasn't expecting was laziest excuse for a dish. This is exactly why I'm always skeptical when going to a restaurant. Will I encounter an owner and chef who actually cares about what they're serving? Or will I encounter the " Buy everything from a restaurant supplier of mass produced frozen bags only to later be ripped open and poured into a deep fryer and served up as " Honey Chicken". I normally don't leave bad reviews but for god sakes people, " MAKE AN EFFORT!" How hard is it to cut an actual piece of chicken and lightly bread it yourself. Is it really that difficult to make a meal half decent!!! I can't speak for any of their other dishes but this is the one I got. From the looks of other pictures they probably do it with other items as well. Shrimp as well I'm sure.

    Photos
    Moo shu pork, without the pork.   Honey Chicken, extra crispy
    Moo shu pork, without the pork. Honey Chicken, extra crispy
    Egg Drop Soup  蛋花汤
    Egg Drop Soup 蛋花汤
    Pot Stickers

    See all

    Pot Stickers

    Smokey Bones Avon - bbq - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...