Asheville’s 12 Bones Smokehouse is the go-to-spot for great smoked barbecue. This casual dining restaurant serves everything from baby back ribs, smoked turkey and chicken to vegetarian selections and sides.

The 12 Bones Smokehouse features a wide variety of tasty barbecue favorites on its menu. Have a plate of smoked baby back ribs, pulled pork or chicken, chopped or sliced beef brisket, smoked turkey, half or quarter chicken pieces with cornbread and two of 12 Bones' delicious side items, like the mac 'n’cheese, jalapeno cheese grits, mashed sweet taters or sweet vinegar slaw. 

If that doesn’t make your mouth water, check out 12 Bones’ selection of signature sandwiches. Meat lovers will love 12 Bones’ Hogzilla sandwich, complete with pulled pork, sausage, sugar bacon and melted pepper jack cheese. Vegetarians have plenty of options to choose from too, including a variety of salads, sides and a distinctive MLT sandwich, made with a large smoked portabella mushroom, fried green tomatoes, and basil mayo on wheat bread. 

The smokehouse also sells its meat by the pound, sides by the pint or quart, and can cater private parties with advance notice. Stop by one of 12 Bones convenient locations, in Asheville’s River Arts District or Arden, to get your taste of slow-cooked goodness.

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