Upon hearing about our son's engagement long distance, the first thing our son requested from us, was to cater the rehearsal dinner from Bad to the Bone Smokehouse. He couldn't stop raving about the food he had tried with his future father in law on a recent outing. So we decided to go check it out for ourselves and we made an appointment to meet with Chase at the Bad to the Bone Smokehouse location to decide what we would need to cater our rehearsal dinner at the Hampton Inn in Gainesville - Haymarket. All I can say is we were not disappointed. The day we stopped by the restaurant months prior to our event, Chase provided us a nice sampling of the different selections we were interested in. And I was thrilled with the sweet tea and lemonade selections also. Everything was so good and tasty, we stayed and ordered supper and took some take out food home with us! We patiently waited months for the big event to arrive so we could enjoy our next Bad to the Bone Buffet Supper to be served at the Rehearsal dinner. And boy we were not disappointed! We ordered food for 50 as we had 51 guests and guests went back for seconds raving. We even had enough leftovers that Chase brought containers and packed it up, so we could take it home with us. We had enough left overs to enjoy a smaller family get together on Monday for 12 of us and made a picnic basket for our neighbors to enjoy as a Memorial day picnic lunch. It was so funny watching our sons all fighting over the meats, that they couldn't get enough of. ;) All, I can say is I am not a big meat eater, but the brisket was tender and tasty, the pulled chicken and pulled pork was moist and flavorful and delicious. The Smoked Brisket Chili was great tasting and so thick, we didn't need bowls, we just scooped it onto our plates. We had no leftovers from the rehearsal dinner of Mac & Cheese, Potato Buns or Cornbread muffins, gone! The bit of potato salad, coleslaw, beans stayed fresh and tasty for our Monday leftover meal. What more can you ask for... delicious tasty food, plenty of it and enough leftovers for another large family meal at great prices. Thanks Chase for the delicious selections of meats and side dishes and great service from start to finish. We can't wait to come back for more! read more

Came here after a long day hiking and with a howling stomach. The food came out pretty quickly, and it was very good. I got the pulled pork platter with collards and potato salad. The potato salad was good, nothing to write home about, but good. The collards were awesome. Tangy and flavorful broth (is that the right word?) with just enough kick. The cornbread (also delicious) is a great vehicle for getting the leftover collard broth to your mouth. Alternatively, the butter the cornbread is served with is sweet and creamy. I think I ate some of it by itself. The pork was juicy and smoky and great. The portion size looked a little small, but ended up being just enough and maybe a little more. The atmosphere there is good, complete with cute southern decorations and a longhorn skull, my only complaint was that it was a bit chilly inside. The back door was propped open and a mean breeze was coming in, especially near the bathrooms. The place has a fast casual setup, but the prices of a sit down. The price is reflected in the quality of the food, though, so all in all, a great place to try. read more

An outstanding business that understands customer service, they truly care! My son had gotten to his last rib (carry out) when he thought he saw fuzz or whatever on it. Needless to say he was very upset thinking his ribs had landed on the floor....I took the rib back and showed Christina. She saw exactly what my son was referring too and told me that it's from the BBQ mop they use on the grill. Christina wanted to call my son to explain but I told her that wouldn't be necessary. Well, Christina wanted to make sure that my son understood, so she sent me home with a new mop to show him (she offered a replacement of ribs but my son wasn't going to take it). When I got home and explained to my son, he was SOOO relieved!!! Most importantly, my son was impressed and appreciated the fact that Christina went the extra mile for him....We will be a customer forever because we both enjoy their food and I enjoy the conversation and joking with the staff while waiting for my order :) Sharon read more

In May 2018, The Bone catered my daughter's baby shower, an event of approximately 50 attendees, which was held at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, VA. I requested quotes for this event from five different vendors including The Bone. I must say that Pat Lytle of The Bone was the most responsive of the five. He was prompt with the initial quote and was expedious with providing revised quotes incorporating any requested changes. The food was delivered promptly the day of the event. The hot items were hot and the cold items were cold. Every dish was delicious! Pat took care to insure that the serving table was set up properly and the all aspects of the food service were to our liking. I highly recommend The Bone for any catered event! Kudos to Pat and the staff of The Bone! read more

Such a fun atmosphere for a restaurant in this area! It's a great place to come for both younger and older generations. Came in and ate at the bar last night - the food was great, bartenders were very friendly, and they have a great selection of local beers to try. Heard they were putting together a beer sampler tray for the future - can't wait to try that! I got the pulled pork platter with sweet potato fries, both were delicious and it was a huge serving! Also tried a bite of my friend's, she got the sausage and it was also really good (a little spciy, but I'm a wimp haha). Next time I'm definitely going to try some of the wines and then the brisket - someone next to me got it and was raving! read more

The Bone, a restaurant that opened approximately 10 years ago, had initially impressed me with its excellent offerings. However, my recent visits over the past few years have left much to be desired. The once commendable BBQ quality has experienced a significant decline, while the sides have become lackluster and unappetizing. Furthermore, the absence of appealing dessert options, replaced by a scant selection of unappealing items showcased in a poorly maintained glass viewing shelf, has been particularly disheartening. Regrettably, I cannot recommend this establishment to anyone. It is dismaying to witness the downfall of a once dominant player in the local BBQ market. read more

As good as any local bar-be-que restaurant! Good brisket, pulled pork, ribs and sides! Better than average potato salad and shells and cheese! It's way too costly for carry out or delivery thanks to the high priced real estate! Good fo business lunches but I never considered pork to be expensive! Brisket I can see being higher, but pork on a smoker gets expensive too considering the location of Gainesville and Haymarket real estate and premium location leasing or just Overhead that comes with trendy bars and table service! Oh, and great muffins of sweet cornbread adds to country bar-be-que read more

This place my oldest son who works in that area took me yesterday and recommended the BBQ Pulled Pork Burger...I don't need to say anything else but I am. OMG after the first bite I was in heaven...I have never tasted a burger so well cooked and flavorful in my life. I wanted to call DDD Guy Fieri! and tell him you got to check this out! I went back the next day and took my wife and brother and they were amazed! My wife the skeptic was impressed after the first bite and that hard to do! We love to cook and were picky...Impressed and would highly recommend! C U tomorrow!! lol read more

Ordered a whole chicken and a pound of beef to take home. Got home and found that they only gave me a half a chicken and it was very dried out. Since I don't really live near the store I came back about a week later and explained the situation to the girl at the counter. She said there was nothing she could do without a receipt. I asked her to get the manager and she came back a few minutes later and said the manager couldn't do anything about it without a receipt. What a terrible place, will never go back. read more

Been here four times, and each time was great. So much better than Famous Dave's! I love their beans (which also happen to heat up great the next day), but my favorite is their hickory smoked chicken, and the St Louis ribs. My husband and I usually split a pie. We've sampled the banana pudding pie and the bourbon pecan and they were so delicious we were fighting over them with a spoon. They also stock Dominion Root Beer and a good selection of craft beers. This has become our go to when we want some BBQ. read more

Food - 4 stars - needs to be more consistant. Atmosphere - 5 stars, Cleanliness - 3 stars - there bus boys stand around and never swept the floor. Our table was clean but it is the little things. Like the food on the floor,that the front staff walked by , over and through for the 45 minutes that my family ate there. This is our third time eating here , and we love the food. We will be back, but the front of the house needs to learn how to clean and the kitchen needs to pay attention to consistency. read more

Wow! we are from Texas and we have not had barbeque like this since we moved to Virginia. My Husband and I have eaten here 4 times now. We have tried the pulled pork, brisket , wings and nachos. All were very good. I grew up in the restaruant business and I know it is a ton of work especially when everything is made fresh. The 4 times that we have eaten here it has been a packed house. Our neighbors and church friends all agree with us this place has a great future. read more

Got takeout today (dryrub ribs, fries and beans) and it was fall off the bone goooooodddd!!! Very fast service - got the takeout within 15 min or less. Ordered this afternoon for dinner and was thrilled the reheat on the ribs was so amazing - the meat was still fall off the bone after a reheat. A true testament as to how amazing this place is! A definite two and more thumbs up! You need to try this place out - totally amazingly awesome! read more

Was in the neighborhood so I decided to stop in and check this place out. My cousin and friend told me it was a good place. So I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with fries. The amount of food was incredible and the food overall was exceptional. Staff very friendly and had no problems answering any questions i had. Would/Will return for more! read more

Have eaten here many times and the food is wonderful, so used for multiple catering events. Had deliveries planned for 5 different locations in one day and all deliveries were on time, and the food was hot, juicy and delicious. Highly recommend The Bone in Gainesville or if you are looking for fabulous BBQ catering, this is your place. read more

They were catering at Barrel Oak Winery this past weekend, the pulled pork and the beef brisket were both moist, full of flavor and absolutely delicious. The sauces were killer amazing, the whiskey bbq was especially fantastic with the beef!!! read more

Hands-down the best barbecue joint in the Gainesville, Warrenton and the Haymarket area. Their barbecue and buns blows away the Misson in Gainesville. And their sides are higher with bigger portions. Love barbecue, Mike Callahan read more

Our family had a wonderful dinner together at The Bone. The food was delicious and service even better. We are sure you will enjoy your visit as much as we did, so please do yourselves a favor and stop by one of their locations! read more

Tonight I had the pulled chicken sandwich it was amazing. We got a sample of the brisket chili and it was great. We actually bought some to have for lunch tomorrow. It was really good food and friendly service. read more