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Smokey Bones

2.6 (538 reviews)
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Cornbread - 4 Pieces
Shari D.

AJ was one of the best servers I've had in a long time. She was pleasant and made sure our first experience was one to remember. The food is very reasonably priced and I love the bbq/smoky options, if you do nothing else, try their baked beans. They are so well flavored and tasty, I also really enjoyed the cornbread, especially with the pecan butter.

Smoked Jumbo Wings
Ashley K.

If you are even slightly considering eating here or giving this "old faithful" the benefit of the doubt, DON'T DO IT. Go back to the search bar and try again because everything about this place is tragic from beginning to end. The writing is literally on the wall so please hear this cautionary tale. Issue 1 - We saw all the terrible reviews on Yelp but remembered what this place used to be back in the day so we ordered anyway. Issue 2 - We ordered pick up online and the website was weirdly glitchy. We figured maybe it was just something odd on our end. We also noticed that the prices went up but quantity of wings decreased. But again overlooked it... Issue 3 - We arrive to pick up the food at our designated time and was told the food wasn't done. We waited 25min and apparently our food was done all along... but they couldn't "find it". This means our food was done and waiting for us for 25+ minutes Issue 4 - While waiting for our food that was "lost", we saw countless people go through similar issue-- food isn't ready, staff can't find order, and orders are missing items. The staff was always confused and it was clearly chaos. (And no it wasn't busy in the restaurant because nobody was eating in there) Issue 5- We ordered JUMBO wings and received the smallest wings I've ever seen at this place. (look at the size compared to a regular sized fork!) And they gave us mostly drumsticks and sprinkled in a few flats. So almost 1 hour later, I have cold, small chicken wings smothered in watered down sauce. I am NEVER coming back. Will never recommend. And will never forgive them for serving these "jumbo" wings.

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Orquidea R.

Have enjoyed coming to Smokey's a few times. Depending on the day the waitlist can be long. Food is worth it, service can improve. Staff is not all that attentive and seems they need more servers. Ribs and juicy and tasty. Getting a family platter is always the best way to go for a party of 2.

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Jerry S.

Don't look a gift pig in the snout! It's my own fault, showing up at 6 pm on a Saturday night + holiday + free dinner for us veterans. I waited an hour to be seated and another hour for food. They were totally slammed! Still, the staff was cool and cordial. Baked beans were delicious, charred corn just needed a little salt, pulled pork was tender and juicy but not as smoky as I like. $6 for a draft Angry Orchard was pretty reasonable. I don't think it's really fair to judge a BBQ joint without trying the ribs and brisket, so I'll just go with okay for now

Washington Apple $5!
Mike M.

Came back and boy, I don't know what to say, customer service is at an all time low. Had a different bartender (Kelly) this time and ordered some food. I got a few drinks and ordered some wings at the bar and some to go, she rung all of them up at regular price, and they have BOGO today(Monday). Buy 6, get 6 or buy 12, get 12, so im paying $20 more co 24 wings. She let me pay $40 instead of $20. Funniest part is, someone right next to me said BOGO and she honored that. I thought that was customer service to just say well you know we got this today and when I order my food at least mention it, I decline and only want what I order, not on you. SMH now in stead of her having a $20 tip, she has the change. Some people will say I'm wrong and some won't. It is what it is!

Service is good at the bar.   Joseph was very good  Wings are on point  great deal 6 wings for $7.  Sauces are great  Good beer selection
Brian H.

Service is good at the bar. Joseph was a great addition to the staff Wings are on point good beer selection. And sauces are really good

Triple rum punch on deck...
Khari J. S.

Sooooo. Being the penny wise Connoisseur that I be, the chance to catch the special of a 1/2 rack of ribs for $9.95 was more than I could resist. Unfortunately, others must have realized the benefit of such anniversary pricing and ate up all the half slabs... Fortunately, for $5.00 additional, $ was able to have a full slab,more than my greediness could even contend eith. My sides. Mac and cheese was just good, not spectacular, but good. It was cheesy and flavorful... good. I went out on a limb and got the cornbread as a second side, which was delicious. The honey butter gave it a finger licking presentation that's hard to beat. Je'niya, my waiter was attentive and quite knowledgeable, excellent service. I hope this special doesn't last long, or I'll be back real fast.

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Sat afternoon; good crowd; good food; excellent service. Ayo waited on us and was super nice and efficient!!

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Do not go to this restaurant. It's dirty the food is not good and the service is less than standard. You have been warned.

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I had a great time at smokey bones! Ashley took real good care of me as well as Patrick and Karen. Absolutely recommend 10/10

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