12 Bones Smokehouse SOUTH

Barbecue restaurant · Asheville

12 Bones Smokehouse SOUTH

Barbecue restaurant · Asheville

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2350 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704, USA

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This laid-back smokehouse serves up tasty BBQ sandwiches, platters, and a selection of craft beers, perfect for a casual hangout with friends.  

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2350 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704, USA Get directions

12bones.com

US$10–20 · Menu

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2350 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC 28704, USA Get directions

+1 828 687 1395
12bones.com
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US$10–20 · Menu

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"The baby back ribs from 12 Bones check all the boxes—they’re tender, crispy, and caramelized—but they also add something new to the mix: wildly creative flavors. Rather than sticking to the typical vinegar-based Eastern barbecue sauce or tomato-based Lexington style, 12 Bones instead chooses a third option: sauces made with blueberry-chipotle, Cheerwine, and pineapple habanero. While ribs are the star dish, you can also get beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey, and chicken. There’s also the adjacent 12 Bones Brewing, where you can fill up on crisp lagers, stouts, and everything in between, making it a great stop for eating and day drinking with a group. " - laura hackett

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"The baby back ribs from 12 Bones check all the boxes—they’re tender, crispy, and caramelized—but they also add something new to the mix: wildly creative flavors. Rather than sticking to the typical vinegar-based Eastern barbecue sauce or tomato-based Lexington style, 12 Bones instead chooses a third option: sauces made with blueberry-chipotle, Cheerwine, and pineapple habanero. While ribs are the star dish, you can also get beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey, and chicken. There’s also the adjacent 12 Bones Brewing, where you can fill up on crisp lagers, stouts, and everything in between, making it a great stop for eating and day drinking with a group. On a sunny day, take your meal to the outdoor picnic tables, or stay inside where it’s airy and simple and look upon the blue mural of Anthony Bourdain as you eat." - Laura Hackett

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WG Jr.

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Mid, at best. Highly disappointed in the brisket. Dry, lacking flavor, and very very lean. The pork ribs and the collards were the highlight of the dinner and that’s not really saying a ton. Got the salt and pepper and the brown sugar ribs. Both were good but most guys in their backyard could probably do as good if not better, just probably not at scale. Ribs had more chew than I prefer but were flavored well. Sauces mid.

Robert James (SLASH_wisdom)

Google
I've heard about this place, so I decided to check it out. It has a cool atmosphere, but that's it. I got the brisket plate, mac n cheese, and collards. It's a pay before you eat, so I had a low bar. The food came out fast. The brisket was dry, and the Mac n cheese was bland and not good. The collards were really good. It felt like cafeteria food. The lady at the register was unhappy and miserable. Overall I wouldnot recommend going here. We got a few extra sides, and it's pricy and not good bbq. What a waste of money.

Alex Ray

Google
Great BBQ joint with a standard selection. I ordered the Hogzilla which came with bacon, a whole bratwurst and pulled pork on a hoagie bun. Very messy but delicious. The corn pudding was also some of the best I've ever had and frankly stole the show. Only downside was the sauce selection, there were only 4 options as far as I could tell.

Autumn Sprance

Google
I'm pretty sure I died & went to BBQ heaven!! Blueberry Chipotle Ribs are you kidding me?!? The ribs were so perfectly seasoned, smoked, & caramelized that they were like meat candy!! 12 Bones will now be a required stop for any trip to Asheville!!

Yonder Luxury Vacation Rentals

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We're super fans of 12 Bones and have been for many years. We would have lunch down at the River Art District 1-2/month, until Helene hit and devastated the whole area (sad emoji). Now we head to the Arden location every chance we get for some of the best BBQ in the south-east. Servings are huge, and besides the great meats, their sides are fantastic. They also have a superb selection of brews. We're always recommending 12-Bones to our guests.

Jessica Spellman

Google
Absolutely some of the best BBQ we've ever had. Just passing through the area and read this was a place to try. If definitely did not disappoint! Only suggestion is check out the menu or plan on spending a few minutes in line. It gets busy quick and it's a popular place for sure.

Jason Pavone

Google
Great brew house and smokehouse! Great selection of brewed on the premises beers and the food was excellent! Friendly and helpful staff put the experience over the top.

Josh Jensen

Google
Experienced 12 Bones last night for the first time. What an experience! You are greeted by a friendly staff that professionally takes your food and drink order. We had our food within 5 minutes of ordering. The vibe felt very west coast (northern Californiaish), which I loved. I had the blueberry/chipotle sauce on my 6 ribs I ordered. The ribs were fall of the bone fingerlicking good! The other standout on the menu was the corn pudding. I was hesitant at first, but the staff recommended it. It was a jalapeño cornbread and corn mash. It was really, really, good. I had the Cheeky beer. That was awesome as well. Overall, I'd recommend this restaurant and brewery for my family and friends. The prices matched what I would expect for the high-quality food, environment, and staff.