12 Bones Smokehouse River

Top 1% of restaurants in Asheville
7/10

What the experts agree on

12 Bones Smokehouse perfects slow-smoked baby-back ribs with creative sauces (blueberry-chipotle, Cheerwine, pineapple habanero) that set it apart from typical BBQ. Expect a line, but the tender, caramelized ribs and solid pulled pork make it worth

4 expert reviews

“What it does have is the smokiest baby-back ribs you've ever tasted (a full rack of 12 with sides is around $21), pulled pork, turkey, beef brisket, chicken BBQ plates, and delicious sides.”

– Fodor's

The Infatuation The Infatuation
"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..." Full review
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"12 Bones Smokehouse specializes in meats and baby back ribs, slow-smoked and slathered in savory sauces. The impossibly popular 12 Bones (worth the long line) brings old-school,..."
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