12 Bones Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

1. 12 Bones Smokehouse

8.6
5 Foundry St (at Lyman St), Asheville, NC
BBQ Joint · 94 tips and reviews

Bryant K.Bryant Korzeniewski: Get Pulled Pork BBQ, Corn Pudding Macaroni and Cheese, Cornbread and Sweet Tea Read more.

Jennifer M.Jennifer Magee: Ribs, ribs, ribs, and mac and cheese. And everything else too!!

Chris K.Chris Karl: We were visiting because we saw this documentary about the barbecue trail and learned that Obama was here! We were not disappointed: great BBQ, also you have to try the corn pudding! It’s amazing!

Luella's Bar-B-Que is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

2. Luella's Bar-B-Que

8.7
501 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC
BBQ Joint · 73 tips and reviews

Eric L.Eric L: Great BBQ, love the slaw, beans and smoked wings.

Kevil H.Kevil Harris: Love the pulled pork BBQ there. I usually get it on a plate while my girlfriend gets the sandwich, either is good! Also check out the Brunswick Stew

Richard S.Richard Surdyk: Tried the three meat sampler w/ brisket, ribs and andouille sausage. Like it so much had to get another half slab of ribs. As Arnold would say, I'll be back

Moe's Original BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

3. Moe's Original BBQ

8.0
4 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville, NC
BBQ Joint · 56 tips and reviews

Leland E.Leland Edwards: If in Biltmore Village area! Check this PLACE Out! Excellent BBQ!

Jeff W.Jeff Walker: Yum. First timer and the BBQ is delicious. Broccoli casserole amazing

Melinda M.Melinda Munoz: THE BEST pulled pork I've ever tasted.

Luella's Bar-B-Que is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

4. Luella's Bar-B-Que

8.1
33 Town Square Blvd, Asheville, NC
BBQ Joint · Biltmore Park · 8 tips and reviews

Mike J.Mike Jones: Love all of it. The brisket is fantastic; try the Mac & Cheese; if you order fries, add dry rub.

ScottScott: Bbq, ribs, sauces, and sides are all great!

Neal U.Neal U.: Never mind the weird fake downtown it’s in. Super nice employees, lots of seating, delicious bbq.

Biscuit Head is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

5. Biscuit Head

9.4
733 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Breakfast Spot · 74 tips and reviews

Kimmee A.Kimmee A: The pulled pork biscuit is perfection!

Anna H.Anna Hider: The pulled pork and fried chicken biscuits are the best. Good lemonade too. Paying for Parking is a bummer though

Amol U.Amol Utrankar: A hipster haunt, for sure. But the brisket biscuit is delicious, so it's well worth braving the Portlandia vibe.

Little Pigs BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

6. Little Pigs BBQ

7.4
384 McDowell St, Asheville, NC
BBQ Joint · 18 tips and reviews

Arlene S.Arlene Sullivan: Try the bbq and rib combo!

john H.john Heishman: Great ribs and awesome hush puppies

Mike B.Mike Bradley: Best BBQ in town since 1963. Get their coleslaw on your BBQ sandwich and a side of hush puppies!

White Duck Taco Downtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

7. White Duck Taco Downtown

8.1
12 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Taco Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 46 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kea: Get the Korean Beef Bulgogi Taco with chips and trio salsa. Outstanding!!!! My new favorite.

Cory K.Cory K.: All about that bulgogi taco

Yee K.Yee Kao: Korean BBQ taco is great.

Tupelo Honey is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

8. Tupelo Honey

8.8
12 College St, Asheville, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 239 tips and reviews

chris w.chris walters: Pimento cheese app and bbq pork egg rolls app are awesome. Be sure to add the mustard and relish on the egg rolls.

Michael P.Michael Pittman: Fried okra, bbq, green tomatoes, goat grits, biscuits, honey, bloody mary

Mike M.Mike Martoccia: Had maple butter salmon, fried chicken, spicy Mac and cheese, BBQ egg rolls, and sweet potato pancake. All 10/10

Creekside Taphouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

9. Creekside Taphouse

7.8
8 Beverly Rd, Asheville, NC
Beer Garden · Haw Creek · 16 tips and reviews

1-800 Water Damage o.1-800 Water Damage of WNC: Perfect BBQ, Cold beer, HUGE back deck and CORNHOLE! Also a playground for the lil ones ;)

David S.David Stephen Anthony: Always feature $3 brewery of the month... always other great food and drink specials, including 1.50 bbq pork tacos on Tuesday. Also awesome mac n cheese side

Randy L.Randy Levine: Ribs and Highland Beer

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

10. Dickey's Barbecue Pit

7.5
1636 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC
BBQ Joint · 10 tips and reviews

Amy C.Amy Coffey: Kids eat FREE on Sunday's! Beef brisket is yummy. Staff is not too friendly but I would recommend!

Amanda S.Amanda Sellers: Great bbq. They even have free soft serve ice cream.

Amanda Epicity R.Amanda Epicity Rivera: I love love love this place! Not sure if I come for the food or the people! Everything is delicious, especially the brisket!

White Duck Taco Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

11. White Duck Taco Shop

8.3
388 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC
Taco Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Kelly H.Kelly Hoglen: Favorites include the duck taco with molé, Korean bulgogi, and fish tacos. Don’t walk in and expect anything fancy- just to have your taste buds blown away. Also, Cheerwine slushees for the win!

Jarel H.Jarel Hill: Dope tacos and outside space. Chicken tikka masala, lamb gyro and beef bulgogi tacos are great

GinaGina: The Tikka Masala tace was absolutely sensational! All others were amazing!

Pack's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

12. Pack's Tavern

8.3
20 S Spruce St (at Marjorie St), Asheville, NC
Pub · Downtown Asheville · 88 tips and reviews

Tye W.Tye W: The bourbon BBQ and sweet teriyaki wings are delicious!

Scott K.Scott Krotee: Great ribs and Mac N Cheese! Was recommended by a local. The Bison Meatloaf was outstanding, too. Great atmosphere! We would definitely return.

Jesse H.Jesse Hedeen: Brisket Mac n cheese was freaking amazing! Service was phenomenal. Spiked peach palmer was perfection.

Bear’s Smokehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

13. Bear’s Smokehouse

7.8
135 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC
BBQ Joint · Downtown Asheville · 5 tips and reviews

Reims R.Reims Reimers: Brisket. Pork ribs. Get there early before they run out of the good stuff.

Daniel G.Daniel Grippin: Brisket. Burnt ends. Baked pie Co. Desserts. Cultivated and creative cocktails. Staff are like family.

Daniel G.Daniel Grippin: The special events coordinator is bangin' hot 🔥. I want to be in that.

Texas Roadhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

14. Texas Roadhouse

8.3
230 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC
Steakhouse · 29 tips and reviews

Ace A.Ace Ashworth: Go for the ribs

Ashlyn T.Ashlyn Troutman: Here's what is good: Potato skins, mozzarella cheese sticks, chicken fingers, ribs, cheese fries, baked potatoes, and of course the manager :)

Amanda F.Amanda Farrant: Onion blossoms are yummy and the mushroom Jack chicken sandwich is so juicy, tender and full of flavor. I get it every time!

Corner Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Barbecue in Asheville.

15. Corner Kitchen

8.7
3 Boston Way (All Souls Crescent), Asheville, NC
Café · 77 tips and reviews

Wilhelm G.Wilhelm Grün: Try the brisket. Good craft beer selection

David H.David Harrity: Try the Mocha Stout Beef Brisket Sandwich (via @Foodspotting)

Naomi A.Naomi Anne: Definitely pricier but delicious food, worth a trip