Bones BBQ Joint

231 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg - 37738
324 reviews
American Barbecue
(865) 325-1350

We had ribs and chicken dinners. We didn't like the baked beans much and the coleslaw was not better too. Liked the okra though. But best of all, the ribs and chargrilled chicken were good, and the portions were large. Free parking space and outdoor dining were plus features. See QR code for the menu

Good place for a quick bite, eat in or carry out. The pulled pork sandwiches were good(a more substantial bun would be better for this food, the white bun was saturated on the bottom so as to eat a bit messy). If a true Mac and cheese lover I would skip the Mac, this coming from a Wisconsin Girl, I have had better. Fries are very good and the variety of BBQ sauce were fun to try. Order and pick up at counter, bus your own table so if you are looking to be waited on go elsewhere. Rustic/picnic country decor, clean. Outdoor seating available.

They don't serve you. It is a take your order at the counter, given a number and wait for it to be called. They have a vast assortment of BBQ sauces.

BBQ is very good. Tried the chicken, brisket and ribs. But the potato salad was a spiritual event. The best I have had. Highly recommend it!

A friend recommended this place and I know why!! The food is amazing, and plenty of it. We actually ordered alot so we could have some to take back to our room. The brisket was my favorite and we also had ribs and smoked sausage, not to mention,fries, mac and cheese and potato salad. All that cost us $75 but it was also lunch the next day!

Could not even eat my food it was so bad, quality of meat was very low. Was not eatable. Don’t waste your time or money.

First stop in Gatlinburg, we came based on the suggestion of friends that came last year. Teenage boys loved their ribs and the pulled pork was also fabulous. Chicken tenders were only ok but my fault for choosing that at a BBQ place. They have a small but nice patio. Staff was really nice too. I suggest going early or later afternoon for lunch. We went at 2:00 and didn’t have to wait at all. They also serve beer and grown up seltzers which I appreciated.

Save your money the ribs are so dry and burnt to a crisp you barely eat them and they asked for tip before you get done eating your food beware don't ever give a tip until you taste the food take the baked beans were not baked beans they taste like bush beans bush beans is the worst beans I've ever tasted save your money don't go there it's really bad food I give it a zero star it was really bad

My honey and I went to Gatlinburg for our 1 year anniversary and Bones was a short walk from our hotel. We absolutely loved Bones. It was rustic and friendly and their fried green tomatoes were fire. We stopped there before our drive home so I could snack on them during the drive back.

Threw out a $30.00 meal related to poor preparation of ribs. Fried okra tasted as if oil hasn’t been changed in a while. Didn’t taste like okra. Had some funk taste going on. Also, if you complain the manager and cashier start a conversation in their primary language. Save your money and spend it elsewhere. Summary Poorly prepared food Not pleasing to the appetite A waste of money