13 Bones Restaurant

My family of 4, all grown adults went to eat on friday night 11/21/25 @ 7pm and thebbull came to 138$. We were hungry and the wait was about 25 minutes. We were seated in a reasonable time frame. The waitress came and took a drink order fairly quickly but ran away to get the drinks without asking if we wanted appetizers, which we did. She came back about 10 minutes later with drinks and asked if we were ready to order. She took the dinner orders and appetizer order together. She brought the salads out with the 2 appetizers at the same time. After biting into the salads we all had "sand" in the salads. We called her back the next time she ran past us and told her we think there is sand in the salad. Her response, " yea, some guests have been saying that the past few days. I can replace them if you like." 2 if us spoke up quickly and 2 others were to shy and did not ask for a substitute, even though they did not eat the sandy salad. I have to pause from my review to ask you reading this, why would she not tell us this when we placed the order? Terrible customer service, bring food that you have been told for the past few days has sand in it and why has the salad bin not been changed? Poor restaurant upkeep in my opinion, and I was a server for years and my son is a cook. We would never let that happen. Back to the review, the lemonade had a terrible aftertaste. When they brought a refill they dropped off a glass without ice, I tried it and it was better without the ice but still had a putrid aftertaste. This leads me to believe the ice bin also needs a good cleaning and the filter probablyneeds to be changed. We all ordered ribs with sweet potatoes and one with broccoli. The ribs were great, but the sweet potatos all had a burnt skin on the bottom of the potato. We had to ask for butter and extra napkins. FYI ribs means extra napkins. Ive eaten here before and drive 50 minutes to get there because the ribs are so good. They also raised the price from 20 to 24$. I'm now in the market for a new rib restaurant that does not have sandy salad, cleans their machines thoroughly and improves their customer service skills. You do not serve food knowing there has been complaints of sand in it, butter should come with potatos and rolls and extra napkins should be a no brainer if you are a server at a BBQ place. I pay a lot to go out to eat and almost always tip 30% or more. But not when you knowingly serve me sand. She's lucky she got 15%.

We went tonight to order takeout. First off- they totally forgot to enter my husband’s order. So no food for him after a 30 ish minute wait. I ordered the prime rib - medium, mac and cheese, and apples. My prime rib is well done. The mac- well- that’s wrong too- I ended up with mixed veggies- and they at least got the apples correct.

Shannon was absolutely amazing at 13 Bones! From the moment we sat down, she made us feel welcome and taken care of. She was friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Her recommendations were spot on, and she checked in at just the right times without ever being intrusive. Our drinks stayed full, our food came out perfectly, and her positive attitude made the whole experience even better. You can tell she genuinely cares about her guests and takes pride in what she does. If you’re dining at 13 Bones, definitely ask for Shannon — she truly made our visit a 5-star experience!

Exceptional food, service and atmosphere!! Everything we ate was delicious!! Never had to ask for a thing, the waiters were always on top of it!!! This is the type of place we need more of!

We went there on the 21st of February. The place was packed and we had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. The wait was definitely worth it. My wife had the catfish and I had the Kansas style ribs. Both dishes were delicious. Now we know why this place is packed. When we go back to Mount Airy we will definitely have to visit 13 bones again. Anniversary dinner was a success, thank you guys for an awesome dinner.

Got the teriyaki chicken and blackened salmon. Both were very good! We got a house salad and sweet potatoes. They were really good. Rice came with the teriyaki chicken but wife couldn't eat it. Had some weird taste to it. Service was outstanding!

First time here, read a few reviews, and I would agree..The Food, service, and experience was great! Our service was great. It was a little bit of a wait, but that was expected. Wings were good, if yoy like them crispy, just ask, I like mine crispy. The pork chops were the best we've had in a long time! They were perfectly cooked, and beautifully grilled!! Salad was great! And the sweet Potato was perfectly cooked as well!! Let your cooks know they are doing an amazing job, and it is appreciated! Thanks for am amazing meal!

I don't understand what the ratings for this place are based on. We came here with our family for dinner after a long drive. At first, everything seemed fine, and we simply waited for our table. The waitress was very slow, which didn't bother us on a Friday night, so we understood. They brought us cold food after a half-hour wait, and we also said nothing. The quality of the meat was very strange. My husband's steak was practically raw. When he told the waiter about it, they didn't even replace it; they brought him overcooked pieces that had been taken from his plate. We left hungry and wasted our money. The quality of the food and the portions were terrible. I don't even want to mention the service. This is the second time in my life that I didn't leave a tip.

First time in mount airy and we had a great dinner The fried pickles were not the spears like Ii showed online they were salty and greasy I had ny strp it was very good

First time at 13 Bones. It appears to be a very popular spot in Mount Airy, which lacks steak houses and similar types of food. Anyway, my wife and I had a nice date and a dinner. The wait was about 30 minutes on a Friday night, but they have a nice outside area to hang out in while you wait. We were waited on by Kelly. She was super fun and engaging while really knowing what she is talking about. We had an order of fried pickles. Good stuff, hot, fresh, etc. At Kelly's recommendation, I had the special, crab cakes which were crispy fried and tasty. I'd do that again. The mac and cheese was pretty lame, too runny and tasted boxed. Hush puppies tasted fine, but had a stale texture... maybe just needed to toss them out and make some more. My wife had the "half chicken" which was pretty good, side of baked beans, (meh) and slaw (also average). The pattern seems to be budget sides, which is not the worst thing in the world, but could be improved. The entrees were good and the service was excellent. I will come back and try a steak some time.

Good option for an area where there isn't too much available. The menu had something for everyone. I've decided to go with a couple of the specials and both happened to be seafood. The scallop appetizer was underwhelming. For the price of the dish comma I was expecting larger scallops. Also, they were a little overcooked and underseasoned. The Seabass dinner was nice and the fish was cooked properly. I had baked potato fomo because mine was tiny relative to other diners. Also, the biscuit could've been a bit bigger as well. Service was friendly and attendant also, this place seems to be in very popular with locals. The clientele was mostly older, and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. So, I had a experience. My food was lackluster. But maybe a different dish and app.

A true local favorite! Never has a bad meal here, and everything is good. It's apparent the servers love their job because they are all so pleasant. And they work as a team! The restaurant is decorated with local favorite items and a nod of nostalgia. You'll love it!

13 ounce ribeye was excellent. Wood fired grill. Grilled to perfection. Very friendly staff. Definitely will be back.

The food and service were absolutely amazing! I'm definitely going back when I am in town. Kristy brown is a hostess there. She helped my Boyfriend to get some tea and a piece of chocolate for his diabetes. His sugar was dropping. We can't thank you or your establishment enough. We really enjoyed our time there and the food. We will definitely be stopping by again when we are in town.

This was recommended by the hotel as a great spot but this must be some other place. I arrived about 40 minutes to closing which I do understand that this wasn't the opportune time but since most meals are prepared I figured it would be ok. It has very limited beers on tap and the one I wanted was out, plus the can of beer was also out. The guy that served me was in a rush so when I wanted something he was rushed to get my order. I ordered the full rack of ribs, fries and salad. The salad was a simple salad but the fries arrived COLD and the ribs were dry. I asked halfway through the meal for new fries only because I never saw my server until then. I drank all of the water and my soft drink by the time he showed up. Plus, the replacement fries were also COLD and at this time i gave up. Even when he took the plates away I told him the second set were also cold he didn't say a word. Upon leaving NO One wished me a good night and it even seamed like the heavy set male manager was going to say something but not. This would not be a place it return to. The inside was nice and a but of modern rustic, old signs on the wall but with a modern twist. They did have a military discount so it did let me boost my ratings.

My absolute favorite place to eat. Everything I've tried is good. We make a trip to eat here at least once a year.

Super busy on aTuesday night! They have a great waiting app that gives live updates though, so we waited in our car since it was chilly outside, but there's a huge covered patio with comfy seating for waiting in milder conditions. Once seated, service was spot on; drinks served quickly, decent beer/wine and a few local fruit wines from a local winery. Hubby had dry rub ribs and I had vinegar based sauce on mine. Both racks fall off the bone tender. House made chips with come back sauce awesome! Portions are large, prices reasonable, we loved it. Everyone was hustling, they were fully staffed and management was kicking in to help bus tables. Great atmosphere and food!

Food was amazing, my husband had the full rack of ribs and I had fish and chips. Everything was plentiful and absolutely delicious! My husband said he would drive the 6 hours it took to get here just to eat at 13 bones again. I have to say the service was fast for such and the staff knows how to move patrons along.

Amazing. Not fancy, just good food. The chicken breast sandwich had a substantial piece of well seasoned, thick, hot chicken. Most places have gone to wafer thin pounded pieces of over cooked chicken breast, but not here! Great fries too, especially when they are right out of the fryer and come with a bonus popcorn shrimp at the bottom of the pile (good thing I am not allergic!) Reasonable prices too.

I've been to 13 Bones in Mount Airy at least 10 to 15 times over the past year, and every single visit has been spot-on. The food--especially the steak--is always cooked perfectly, just the way I like it: juicy, flavorful, and tender. Whether I'm ordering ribs, seafood, or steak, the quality and consistency are top-notch. The staff is super friendly and attentive, making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. They check in without hovering and are quick to offer refills or answer questions about the menu. The restaurant itself is clean and well-organized, which adds to the overall comfort and enjoyment of the meal. I honestly don't understand the reviews that say the food is bland or tasteless. That's never been my experience--not once. If anything, 13 Bones has nailed the balance of seasoning and preparation. It's rare to find a place that delivers this level of consistency across so many visits. If you're looking for a reliable spot for great steaks, friendly service, and a laid-back atmosphere, 13 Bones is absolutely worth checking out. You can browse their menu or order online at eat13bones.com.

We stopped here for a quick dinner and it was pretty good. We got a burger and flatbread and everything was good. The service was pretty good as well, the food came out pretty quick with how busy it was.

Well thinking this place would be AMAZING. Noooooo not at all. Had the ribeye not very tasty. Also very grissly and chewy the cut of meat was not very appealing it looked old and a very cheap cut of meat little marbling seemed old tasting. My husband had trout. Also very dry needed extra flavor so he doused it in tartar sauce. I definitely would not recommend this restaurant. Maybe we ordered the wrong items because the place was busy. Maybe locals. Sad it wasn't a very positive experience.

Great food and service! Highly recommend the Buffalo shrimp appetizer. For lunch, I had meatloaf with mac & cheese and coleslaw. Husband had fish and shrimp. Everything was so good!

Didn't have to exist long to be seated and our server was very prompt in taking our order. I had the salmon to which had great flavor and had a large side salad! My boyfriend had the trout and he too enjoyed this with the rice and loaded baked potatoes. I would have given a 5 star but we did have to wait for refills once we got out food.

Best ribs! My husband enjoyed the cheddar melt burger which was ginormous. Food is priced reasonably. Service was great. Nice atmosphere.

Either, I don't know what good food tastes like or the people in NC have a different taste for food. Started off with an appetizer, which was mushrooms, had a good taste but very greasy. Had ordered to share with my wife, who one had one and said I'm not eating that crap. On tope of that never got plates so we could share the mushroom order. Got a salad with blue cheese dressing, had to be the worst blue cheese dressing I have ever tasted and must of been watered down. The blue cheese dressing had the thiner consistency of ranch. Probably buy the cheapest than can to save money. I had ordered a full slab of ribs, this is what they are know for, and a baked potato. Well, first I had to pick pieces of aluminum foil out of my potato, from when they cut it open. I will say the toppings I got were ok except the sour cream it was watery. Now to the ribs, had to be the driest ribs I ever had and I mean dry, I only ate 3 and said that's it. My wife had the Trout. She said it was ok nothing great. Oh, forgot about the hush puppies. Absolutely the worst hush puppies I ever ate in my life. Took one bit of one and that was it. I don't understand I ate at many places in NC had ribs and hush puppies and up until eating at this place everything was good or great. To sum it up this place is the WORST. WouldI recommend 13 Bones Hell On

It was ok. We all had hamburgers, which were cooked to order. Needed a side condiment, a little dry.

We live near a large city and are foodies so weigh this review accordingly. Food was not good across the board. e.g., Green beans direct from can, no seasoning or bacon grease (great disrespect to my southern heritage); Mozzarella sticks were cold; hospital grade mac n cheese; kid hamburger was dry, etc.. We did not try the bbq so maybe that would've been better. Service was meh - not warm or friendly but I wouldn't go so far as to say rude. She just seemed stressed out. The fastest thing she got us was our check. I think Yelp and TripAdvisor are saturated with paid reviews to bolster ratings. This restaurant is an example. So sad since you can't trust anything anymore.

Some of the best ribs fall off the bone. Excellent food all on thr menu. They also offer catering for your special event including birthdays, retirement, graduation, weddings etc.

It's okay. 13 Bones is always packed, even though the food isn't excellent. But in this rural town, there aren't too many options for sit down dining that isn't Golden Corral etc. The hostess and servers were nice. Our server was taking her time coming to the table snd after we got the food we had to flag her down for more water, etc. I think she had a big table she was tending to. The food is not wonderful but certain things are fine well. We haven't yet tried the ribs; maybe they're great. The salads are bland even with a protein. Apps are limited to fattening stuff mostly. Burger is average. Don't come here if you crave a good quality steak. The cuts are not the best, and the steaks are a little tough. 13 Bones reminds me of the old Ponderosa except with beer, wine, and cocktails. Dessert selection is very limited as well. If in town again we may return but will go for the rack of ribs.

We were excited after reading the reviews but our meals were disappointing. My rice had a flavor that reminded me of a floor cleaner! Our food looked like it came out of a mess hall. The menu was very interesting so maybe we chose the wrong food? The salads were good. The service was good as well. Very disappointing.

The best place to go great food great people great music i eat there 2 times a week I recommend 13 bones to all our of town people

Good nice place to eat !! For 601 / Mount airy . Definitely one of the nicer places to go to! Service is good !

we had dinner there last night and had a great experience. Logan and Kayla were absolutely wonderful servers. we never waited on anything. The flounder/shrimp combo was delicious and so fresh. It was the perfect place for a family dinner. The rest of my crew devoured the ribeye.

We stopped in for lunch on a Friday afternoon and the place was packed. Our wait was short though and staff were all friendly. My 13 Bones burger was cooked perfectly and served hot (so were the fries). Mrs. W's chopped BBQ was excellent too but she reports that the Mac and cheese was just "okay". Servings were large so we didn't try any desserts. Maybe next time!

Excellent service - we didn't like the hush puppies though. They weren't made with corn meal it seems - they were just bad! They also overcooked the medium rare hamburger steak. They had a good salad and ribeye prime rib.

From what I seen this place is like a diner. If you sit at the bar you have a chance to see the staff in the back offering cold , old food to their guests. Had my drink and went down the road. Small portions! Yuck

Do not understand why this restaurant is a 4 star. We thought it was a good sign that the parking lot was full and we waited an hour to be seated because we are from Ohio and have been looking forward to eating at 13 Bones for several months. Wow what a disappointment. Everything was overcooked beginning with the cold peel and eat shrimp. It was inedible along with the cocktail sauce that had way too much horseradish. The homemade chips were good but the "homemade onion dip" was ranch dressing and it was runny. The pork chop was very dry as well as the chicken that came with it. The bed of rice was overcooked and tasteless. My daughter was supposed to get hush puppies with that meal and never got them. My ribs were also over cooked and I could only eat half of the 1/4 rack I ordered. The best part of the meal was the broccoli. Our third plate was a New York strip steak which was good, nothing special but did have some flavor. This meal came with hush puppies which were unseasoned dough balls hence the reason we didn't ask for the ones not served with the other meal. I was glad I got Diet Coke to drink because the sweet iced tea was sweet water that a tea bag had passed over. Not your typical southern sweet tea. McDonald's has better sweet tea by far! We decided to skip dessert because we were expecting another disappointment and just couldn't take anymore. Our waitress took our order and brought our drinks and shrimp appetizer and then we only saw her twice more when she brought me another Diet Coke and to drop off the bill. She never checked in with us and other staff brought us the chip appetizer and our meals. I certainly don't understand the 4 star rating or the busyness of the restaurant.

Popped in today with a group of 7 for lunch and we were seated after a little bit of a wait. If you plan on dining for lunch, plan to come a little early to beat the rush. Fortunately, we were seated in the back room area which is a little quieter. Our waitress was super friendly and accommodating! Every thing came out quickly and was delicious! Star of the show today was the Peanut butter cheesecake, I cannot recommend it enough- so rich and creamy and not overwhelmingly peanut buttery.

The food was wonderful. The service was great and quick. The ambiance was good there are a lot of tv with sport stuff for the guys!!! I would go back.

Awesome food, awesome service and at a reasonable price . This is a must go to place while in Mount Airy

The staff were friendly, and the restaurant was clean. The music wasn't loud and it wasn't dark like a lot of restaurants tend to be anymore. We got cheese sticks and hush puppies as an appetizer. They were very good. Everyone was pleased with their choice. However, the dry rub on the Memphis Style was a bit too much and quite salty although the meat itself was tender, juicy and delicious.

We started with a great house salad which was delivered within 5 minutes of our order. Bravo ! The ribs and steak was delicious. A very nice wine and beer selection. Service was great on busy Friday night.

Great food, excellent service, very, very reasonable pricing Everything was wonderful, meal for 2 with appetizers was only 30.00, I pay more than double that in my own hometown.

We had a party of 4 and were looking for a good lunch spot before we went into downtown Mt Airy. We arrived a little after 12 and were seated immediately. The place is open and airy and was not too loud. The seating area was clean and our waitress was friendly. They have a draft beer selection as well as a bottled beer and wine selection. The beer prices were really reasonable, $5 per bottle which is good. I got the grilled tuna, mashed potatoes and green beans and they were so good. Would recommend the piece of bread vs the hushpuppies. My wife got the popcorn shrimp and it was a dinner for $10. It was a ton of food and great value. We all had a great lunch and would come back.

Hubby, daughter and I went to the Autumn Leaves festival in Mt. Airy over the weekend. We attended the Autumn Leaves festival which included arts and crafts, various festival food tents and of course the 13 bones catering truck. The line was long but it moved quickly. There was outdoor seating set up and plenty of other places to sit in the area. While I have not had the pleasure of eating at the restaurant itself, we were very happy with pulled pork sandwiches and grilled corn. The pork was tender and flavorful. The sandwich came with coleslaw and a soft buttery bun. You can get a vinegar or sweet sauce in the side. The corn was perfectly cooked. They cooked it in the husk as all reasonable people should. Once you order it, they shuck it and use foil and a wooden stick to fashion a handle for easier eating. Next time I am in Mt. Airy, I hope to make it to the restaurant proper.

Passing through NC, we unexpectedly found ourselves in Mount Airy for the night, and I guess we just expected a little more from the home of Andy Griffith. And from a place with a name like 13 bones, I think we also expected more of a focus on really awesome NC BBQ. While we didn't really love our food, and the tables and walls were just a little more sticky than you'd hope for, the fried pickles were surprisingly good, and the staff was SUPER welcoming. If you're passing through town, I'd say pass on this spot. But if you're a local, you should push these guys a little! The pieces are there, but the execution needs help.

Excellent food! We followed the advice of the reviews and totally agree. Top restaurant!

I had a hamburger steak and baked potato. Potato was good but meat had a funky taste and was small. Service was excellent! Place was crowded so I'm assuming there is something there that people liked. It is kinda a homey type place.

We had a ribeye steak which was very tender and cooked correctly. Also had salt and pepper catfish grilled with macaroni and cheese, fries string beans and creamed potatoes. Everything was delicious. Service was on point. We will definitely be back.

I have to say that I first heard about 13 bones because they catered to my niece's wedding. They did an outstanding job, and I feel like a POS that I didn't take down their names because they were fantastic. We ended up going the night after, and I have to say their hush puppies and Ribs and Steak were outstanding. I had an exceptional meal. I highly recommend coming here

The food here was delish! We stopped by on a Friday night and had a short wait of course. The staff was super friendly and helpful! We enjoyed and will be back again!!

Great Food Awesome waitress Excellent dessert Love this restaurant We spend 5 weeks in mount airy every year - love going to 13 bones Very clean

I am giving this place four stars for two reasons, the service we got and also the blackened chicken. The server was extremely nice and although I didn't get her name I thought she was very helpful. I ordered a blackened chicken sandwich and hush puppies (the latter is why it doesn't get five stars). These hush puppies were probably the worst I have ever had, extremely dense, and tasted like they had been made hours ago. The server said that is the way they always are and offered to exchange them for the fries which were delicious. The chicken sandwich came with tobacco-fried onions (I guess a local thing) but was very tasty. The blacken chicken though was EXTREMELY good with excellent blackened seasoned flavors and very juicy. My wife got the blackened chicken salad which she said the chicken was just as good as the one I was having. Excellent price at around $24 for both of us with ice tea.

Went there this past weekend with only 6 people. It was a 20 min wait and that was fine. However we ordered our drinks and she came back with them and took our orders. After waiting an HOUR we went to look for our server to ask if they lost our order or if something was wrong. She said she would check on it... (well thanks that would be nice) She came back out to refresh our drinks and said they will be right out with it. And five minutes later it comes out. I swear I think they forgot about us. So after an hour and 10 minutes we got our Burgers. The food was ok but the service was horrible for 6 burgers orders. Just saying if I have company come in again from out of town. This is NOT the place I would take them. I still tipped the server even though I think we may have been in a better mood if she would have told us that she had checked on our order and gave us updated but the fact that we had to hunt her down to ask about our meals after waiting over an hour.

They were good when they started but now the owners have become too greedy! They are making plenty of money but that's not enough and it shows in the quality of service!

Ordered to go, everything was correct and ready as I walked in the door. They were super nice and helped me immediately even though it was the Sunday lunch rush. Food was great, especially the popcorn shrimp. Like Calabash quality. My salad was really good as well, love the house dressing. Great options for eating healthy, comfort, or feeding the kids.