23 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Arden

“BEST FOOD IN ARDEN NC. Dnt shoot the messenger.“

“Venturing into 12 Bones Smokehouse SOUTH for dinner after a brisk day at ArborFest turned out to be a promising decision, made upon the recommendation of a friend. Arriving around 6 PM, we were greeted by the early signs of the evening rush, signaling the popularity of this local haunt. The restaurant operates straightforwardly, where patrons place their orders at the register before taking a seat. This system contributes to the casual, down-to-earth atmosphere that welcomed us.Eager for a substantial meal, I opted for the full rack of ribs, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, expecting a feast to satiate my hunger. We found ourselves seated, and it was only a short time before our meals arrived.My friends found much to enjoy in their dinners. As for myself, the generous portion of ribs proved a challenge to conquer; I managed about half, acknowledging my ambitious order. While the ribs boasted a good flavor, they leaned towards the dry and overcooked side for my taste. I've always preferred juicier ribs, and though these were satisfactory in taste, they only partially met my expectations in texture.Despite my preference for the ribs, the overall experience at 12 Bones Smokehouse SOUTH was positive. Everyone at the table was satisfied with their meals and the accompanying sides, contributing to a pleasant end to our day. The ambiance, friendly staff, and quick service made our dinner a cozy respite from the cold.For those in the area, especially after a day full of activities, 12 Bones Smokehouse SOUTH offers a hearty dining option. While my rib experience was a slightly off-mark from my juicier preferences, the overall quality of the food and the warm, welcoming environment make it a place worth visiting.“

“Why haven’t I been here before?! Omg! So good! I got the poke bowl (a delicious combination of tuna, cucumbers and tomatoes in sauce) and hubby got the fried chicken sandwich….I think it is our new favorite chicken sandwich in Asheville. The honey sauce the used! Yum! Coming back. Great outdoor dining and all the food is great!“

“Idk why we waited so long to try this place. Best BBQ I've had around here. We had the special which wad a smoked bologna sandwich 10/10. We also had the brisket mac-n-cheese 10/10 and the smoked wings 10/10. Highly recommend if you have an urge for some delicious smoked “

“As a lover of all things food I do not think you can get a better lunch for $10 anywhere in America. service was lightning quick and the tacos were out of this world. really good meat, fresh cilantro and the fried pickles don't weigh you down. can't wait to try every single thing on the menu.“

“All I can say is Yum Yum give me some. This place is awesome. One of the best barbecue places around. We know the owners and they are great. They are great to veterans, law enforcement, ems, and firefighters. You cannot go wrong and the price is spot on. Keep doing what you do because it's incredible.“

“Hubs & I had the waffles and they were the best waffles that we have ever had! Highly recommend!“

“Have eaten here multiple times. Great food“

“Incredible. Got the Ukiah menu sampler that was out of this world.“

“great bbq! great place! loved the outdoor part!“

“I wish we had a restaurant like this in California. The outside looked like an empty rundown building with old animal statues on the roof. Boy was I wrong, it was the ambience of this place that struck me. When we walked in we found a long line of guests waiting to order their food. The highest price was $10 for a combo dinner that included a 1/2 barbecue chicken, two sides, hush puppies or Texas toast, a drink, and taxes, $10 total! The next day we did take out without the drink, Pulled pork,the two sides, three hush puppies, or toast, $8.50. I could barely finish the meals. They were tasty.“

“Great lunch at Black Bear BBQ, a great bbq place tucked back in the corner of the shopping center near Hamrick’s. We had the pulled pork sandwich, slaw, mac & cheese, sweet potato casserole, everything was very good. Quick service and great bbq!“

“Great food / best baked beans,hush puppies & coleslaw-friendly staff and service“

“not a bad place, went there for a Halloween party the band was awesome just wish they can judge costumes in a different way instead of having the crowd make the judgment but other then that I had a good time and it was fun.“

“Everything we got was delicious. Wings, oysters on the half shell and lobster bisque w/ mini lobster grill cheese. Cool vibe atmosphere. Great service. It’s a hidden gem.“

“Ate lunch there today, and it was OUTSTANDING! Counter man was friendly and helpful. Menu so large, hard to decide! We ate, my husband and I had bbq sandwiches, pork in chunks which was different and soooooo tasty, shared fries and beans, for about $16! Would recommend and definitely go back, so nice to find friendly, clean atmosphere with tasty affordable food.“

“We had them prepare our wedding feast for 20 people. Jennifer was a pleasure to work with and made it very simple and easy on me. We picked it up and drove 45 minutes to venue and food was still piping hot and extremely delicious as always.Highly reccomend every item but my fav is the ribs. Thank you for making our Wedding a wonderful experience.“

“I will say usually the service is excellent, and it wasn't until we paid the check that we never saw our server again. We were there for 4 hours, but we left a healthy tip. I don't usually hang out that long, but I was there with a friend I hadn't seen in 30 years. I would have loved to have had a refill on the drink.You can't beat Long Horn when it comes to steak, in my opinion.“

“Fascinating place with great food. Eclectic atmosphere with plenty of outdoor seating. We enjoyed the graffiti. Food was great. You will have to line up and place your order at the counter as you enter. It didn't take long and they brought our food out to our table. Plenty of beer options.“

“We stopped here while on a Carolina Waterfall Tour. Even though it’s right on the side of the road the setting is lovely. The porch has about 10/12 rocking chairs and there are some picnic tables with umbrellas. The ice cream was good but they were out of two flavors. And enjoyable stop.“

“Been eating here since they opened in 1963. It can't be beat for quality, reasonable food. Best hush puppies anywhere.“

“Superb customer service I've ever gotten the entire year. I was really shocked how outstanding the service was, today was my son's birthday. Ronlando, the manager, and his staff demonstrated efficiency, leadership, dedication, and communication. Their warm hospitality is the reason I go out to eat; they were so polite when they seated and welcomed us, making everyone feel completely at home.He assisted my disabled sister with her seat, then followed up to make sure everything was alright.Whenever I had any concerns or questions , I valued being acknowledged and taken seriously. The food was great and really fresh. They then came out and began singing "Happy Birthday to my son in the end." I had a great experience , and I will be returning soon.“

“Busy place!! We're servers 1st off, so we understand. We ordered steaks, duh. Filet and ribeye. (MR) Came out blue rare. Sent them back and got same steaks, flashed and now rare. We decided to eat them because we were starving... Poor form for a "steakhouse". Everything else was GREAT, including our waitress!! (Who we tipped 20+% Not her fault you have someone who can't cook meat.) Lol. I recommend the filet. Tasty even rare!!“