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Smokey Bones Columbus

Restaurant Cafe Bar American restaurant Barbecue restaurant Steak house

One of the Most Reviewed Bars in Columbus


Address

5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus, GA 31909, United States

Website

locations.smokeybones.com

Contact

+1 706-320-0021

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (3.7K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 1 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 1 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Panchita L. 2 years ago on Google
    A bit on the pricey side but really good food. Good quantity. I was curious to try their fried pickles, I was not disappointed that 😋 was amazing! I forgot to take a picture of my hamburger but it was different. I'm not a Cole slaw lover but it was a topping in the burger, it was good.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M. H. 3 months ago on Google • 161 reviews New
    This is my first time visiting the actual restaurant. Ordered the smoky mac & cheese and it was absolutely delicious. Also, I am absolutely in love with their sweet potato fries, My family and I will definitely be visiting again in the future 🍗 Thanks for your awesome hospitality Adrienne!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven I. 4 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Man for my first time experiencing this place it did not disappoint at all!!! The appetizers were great way better than I expected. The pulled pork and the burger were both amazing. The service was good our waiter helped in a good way but not consistently bothering you. He was respectful and quick and made recommendations if we had questions about certain items. Overall a great experience and will definitely visit again and again
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benjamin H. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been to this restaurant 3 times this week and ate a different entree each time. Each visit has been absolutely amazing!! The food quality is exquisite, the service is impeccable, and the whole facility is warm and welcoming! I absolutely love the pretzel bones with the nice warm cheese! The freshly fried pickles, and the corn bread with the honey pecan butter!! I would recommend getting the Texas Style Beef brisket platter, Brisket stuffed grilled cheese, or my personal favorite... the Smoke house Mac and cheese with Brisket! They are all amazing and all leave me very satisfied!! Also the hot bag o' donuts are to die for!! They come with raspberry and chocolate to dip in and they are a most have!! Thank you for being such an amazing server Bailey!!! I can not wait to eat here again!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 William R. 7 months ago on Google
    Overall a wonderful experience, mostly due to our server Sarah! We came in as a party of 9, tired from work, cutting up a little, and she absolutely rocked! We were never left for wanting for ANYTHING. Not only was she very attentive and a pinnacle of customer service...she is smoking hot and has an award winning smile! I would come back here just for her!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashton B. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a wonderful place!! Garrett was our waiter and he was FANTASTIC! I had never been before and asked what he would recommend, he went above and beyond and gave me a recommendation from each section and great detail on the highlights of the menu. It got me so excited for our meal and made me feel like I had a way better understanding of the menu. The food was fantastic but what really made my experience was Garrett!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fast S. 6 months ago on Google • 103 reviews
    Free atmosphere, food was great donuts are immaculate must try of the fresh fried donuts. Mac and cheese sucks corn was great turkey was flavored brisket specials were good. Back and cheese once again sucked but the donuts were marvelous must visit.

  • 5/5 C G. 6 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    I can not say enough good things about my experience at Smokey Bones. First off, we are here for our sons, military graduation, and BBQ food is our favorite! The staff and Kiana were ABSOLUTELY TOP NOTCH!! The food was amazing! No liquid smoke and everything was super flavorful and not bland like many BBQ places, the foods flavors blended extremely well. I highly recommend to anyone looking for amazing BBQ. Signed Chris from Battle Ground, Washington
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T. M. 7 months ago on Google
    My recent visit to Smokey Bones was nothing short of fantastic, all thanks to the outstanding service provided by Sarah! From the moment I walked in, Sarah's warm welcome set the tone for a great evening. Sarah's food and drink recommendations were simply outstanding, and they elevated my dining experience to a whole new level. Her deep knowledge of the menu and her passion for the culinary delights offered here were evident throughout my visit. The dishes and drinks she suggested were not only incredibly delicious but also beautifully presented. Sarah's attention to detail and her commitment to ensuring each customer has a memorable time is truly commendable. I wholeheartedly recommend Smokey Bones, and I encourage you to seek out Sarah for her exceptional service and recommendations. I can't wait to return for another unforgettable meal! A huge thanks to Sarah for making my dining experience at Smokey Bones so special!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hong J. 1 year ago on Google
    Me and my fiance went here for lunch. We got ribs& texas style brisket and food was amazing. Also our server Tarly made our lunch time so special with her fantasic greeting, and services. We would definitely come back this place for foods& see her!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Michael B. 9 months ago on Google
    We had a group of 11 (7 kids) half of the kids got their order, but no sides. Adults received order, one at a time about 10 min per meal and then eventually got all the food. 4 of the meals were completely wrong, old chicken, wet burger buns and mold on cheese. My chicken sandwich was so bad I couldn't even take another bite. Requested for sandwich to be taken off and waitress crumbled receipt so I could see the itemized orders, so I asked for it before paying. Turned out she never took it off. Two other people in our group quarter chicken buy was chargers half chicken.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeremy P. 10 months ago on Google
    Make sure you wear stretchy pants when you come to this restaurant. Some of the best barbecue inspired food that I have ever had. My waitress Mrs Brie, was knowledgeable about the menu items and very helpful in helping me choose a delicious meal. Don't skip out on a side of street corn and definitely try the mac and cheese bowls.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jakethia E. 1 year ago on Google
    10/10. The food was amazing. We had a 15, 20 mins but it was worth it. I ordered Skillet Cornbread, and the pick two favorites: pulled pork with smoked sweet glazed wings. My two sides were baked beans and loaded baked potato. My waitress was great with helping my friend and I pick out what we wanted. I would definitely go back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dennis C. 6 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, amazing food, top notch service. Tam was very helpful and sweet. Sometimes buy one get one free meals really puts the nail in the coffin. Highly recommend if you're in the area!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R C. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow! Today was my first visit to a Smoky Bones and it did not disappoint! 🙌🏻 I had the boneless wings with teriyaki sauce, fireside corn, and steamed broccoli! It was all good! I tasted the KC BBQ Sauce and 👏🏻 people 👏🏻! It was worth the visit for the sauce! The service was great also. It was $20 tip and all for my meal. I’m including pics of the meals other people in our party had including two kid’s meals.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca H. 1 year ago on Google
    Korean pork belly pops are out of this world yummy. You can't go wrong with steaks cooked to chef's discretion and the smokehouse Mac n cheese with all 3 meats gives me leftovers to eat the next day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Adam S. 2 years ago on Google
    Please see attached full menu and a snapshot of their bar for reference. Overall, the epitome of mediocrity. The workers had some semblance of attentiveness while I sat at the bar, it was more apparent that they would rather talk amongst themselves versus taking our orders etc. The food sat in the window under the salamander long enough for the bread on my sandwich to be re-toasted after it over reached terminal saturation from the mayo, so I guess that’s a win? For context it was just me and my wife at the bar, which made it harder for me to explain the whereabouts of the bartender. We placed orders for 4 items, they were 2/4, but realistically you cant mess up a salad in my opinion. Food quality: 4/10 Attentiveness 5/10 Food accuracy: 5/10 Cleanliness: 7/10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ethan C. 6 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Shout out to our server Sarah she was a great help and super attentive to the table. The food was delicious and very filling. I got the Create your own combo, with 1/3 rack of ribs and smoked chicken wings with buffalo ranch sauce. The ribs were really good, they were tender and juicy with just the right amount of flavor and barbecue sauce. But the wings were probably my favorite part of the meal. They were good size, and that buffalo ranch sauce has probably made my top list of sauces for wings. It's all around a great place to eat when in the mood for Bar-B-Q 😉 Side note: Their burgers look good as well, and their mixed drinks! I'll try those next time!

  • 5/5 Rosa M. 6 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Smokey Bones saved our day! We were having a rough day with food and were gonna give up on bbq but SB came thru with some good eats. Our server was Adrienne- not only was she attentive and nice, but she had some great recommendations. We had some brisket chili, traditional wings (bones way, mango habanero, and Memphis dry rub), double trouble ribs, and brisket grilled cheese with tomato bisque. Everything was good, even the fries, corn, and Texas toast! Our favorite were the mango habanero wings, boney way wings, St. Louis ribs, and the actual brisket meat itself. If we’re ever in the area again, we will come and eat again!

  • 2/5 Adrian H. 3 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    The service was awesome. That I can definitely say without a doubt. She was great. But the food... no. Especially for that price. The pulled pork was dry. The smoked wings just had the sauce slathered on it at the end and its chipolte bbq... that's not supposed to be sweet tasting. It did not have even the slightest BBQ flavor. The Mac and cheese needed more cheese. The loaded mashed potatoes at least was hot but wasn't fully loaded. Needed sour cream. I was extremely disappointed with the food.

  • 5/5 Jai h. 6 months ago on Google
    Jesus was so nice and attentive making sure we were happy with our food and that it tasted great. He offered dessert and appetizers and even recommended a dish that my fiancé devoured. Will definitely come back in the future and have a seat in his section to enjoy my meal at smokey bones😊 food and service 10/10

  • 5/5 Brittni S. 2 years ago on Google
    Our server Brandon was absolutely amazing!! We had the best experience we have ever had. The food came out quickly, was hot and delicious. We will ask for Brandon every time!

  • 5/5 Josh V. 1 year ago on Google
    The waiter (Topher)made it one of the best restaraunt experiences I have had. Very knowledgeable of the menu and had a great personality. Food arrived quickly, hot, and well seasoned.

  • 4/5 Donald B. 1 year ago on Google
    First visit to this location. I went for a St. Louis rib and pulled pork plate. Food was excellent. A little pricey, but most places are nowadays. Paired my dinner with Makers Mark 46. And now I'm stuffed. 👍. Our only complaint is related to the mixed drink my wife ordered. The drink ordered came missing obvious ingredients. We were told that all alcohol sales were final even though we didn't get what we ordered. To their credit they remade the drink, but remade it the exact same way 🤷‍♂️ which obviously didn't get drank. Other than that, if you order something neat, you'll probably be okay. Service was great.

  • 4/5 Ms. T. 1 year ago on Google
    Other than the rude waitress, the food was delicious. They could've did better on the mix drinks (too much juice; not enough alcohol) 🤦the atmosphere was lovely. Nice establishment.

  • 5/5 Alexandra C. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first time here and I will be returning. I had the kings wings with the red onions and they were sooooo good, they had a little bit of spice but were not overwhelming while my guy had a rack of ribs. He ate the full rack and normally he doesn’t eat that much. We also had an amazing server he was very attentive in making sure we were taken care of. Really great service also the price wasn’t bad for about 40-50 dollars it fed two people full. I will be returning hungry for more

  • 5/5 AlysEdmundo C. 6 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Came in to watch the game and got the yummy Bone Fire for 2 with all the good stuff; sausage, wings, chicken, ribs and steak fries. Soooooo good!! Adrienne was our server and super sweet and helpful! Love our nights here :)

  • 5/5 Vonsha B. 11 months ago on Google
    I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here. I came in with my family on Mother's Day and all of us enjoyed ourselves. The gentleman that served our table went by CJ he was very personable and accommodating to everybody at the table. As far as my meal was concerned it was a three meat combo that I chose which was smoked turkey, a jalapeno cheddar sausage, and a bourbon glazed chicken breast with broccoli and macaroni and cheese. I will gladly come back to this establishment and would recommend to others that haven't been here to visit soon... I shall now present to you my before and after pictures LOL

  • 5/5 Shay B. 6 months ago on Google
    Awesome service great food. I loved it! I will be coming back my server Jesus was amazing also!🥰😍😘

  • 5/5 Jess F. 6 months ago on Google
    We came to Columbus on business and decided to try this place out and I had a really good experience. Our server Ben was very attentive and polite, and he made some good recommendations to us from the menu. He also made us feel very welcome! A+++ Service and we enjoyed the food! We will be back!

  • 5/5 Cliff 9 months ago on Google
    Fantastic pulled pork, baked beans were really good too. One of the best places I have ever ate! Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Jared V. 10 months ago on Google
    I came in late with my girlfriend after a bad food experience, and I was welcomed with some of the best service and food in Columbus. Our experience was made even better by Tarla, who was willing to stay later in order to serve us. She was attentive, funny, and very kind. She certainly made the experience a millions times better. The food was also to die for. I will definitely be coming back here very soon!

  • 2/5 Jeff P. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is good and the staff is great. The only problem I have is that if you don't eat your food fast it will go cold because of the AC. I went to Smokey Bones April 12th ordered my food to go and I must say this is the worst meal that I've ever got from them. I ordered my burger medium well I get a dry burger and some pathetic attempt to toast the bun. The broccoli had pork in it I don't know how that happened the coleslaw is like soup. I do believe this is the last time I'm ever going to this place and I would recommend to my friends that they don't visit as well. I Can't Believe Management let this food go out like this and whoever cooked this meal for me you better be glad I'm not management because they would be fired. I don't think there's any way you can Rectify this horrible thing.

  • 5/5 T.J. M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great restaurant food was amazing. Drinks and bartender was definitely a great spot to eat good family atmosphere. Bartender Aleisha was the best ever highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Branden B. 9 months ago on Google
    Sarah was our server and it was one of the best restaurant experiences we’ve had in awhile! She recommended the Takis street corn (delicious!) and helped us order the perfect nachos with lots of customization—and they came out perfectly! Everything was honestly so good, we weren’t expecting such a good experience from Smokey Bones. Based on this time, we’ll be back again.

  • 5/5 Dario 7 months ago on Google
    Delicious meals. Kind waiters. Nice atmosphere. I definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Brittany S. 7 months ago on Google
    This was our first time visiting Smokey Bones. Our server was Jesus and he was amazing. He made us feel very comfortable and explained the menu in detailed. He recommended the nachos for the app and it did not disappoint. He was so open and is very great at his job. 5+ star for food , service and atmosphere.

  • 4/5 Aimee C. 7 months ago on Google
    Fantastic experience. As a family of 8 it’s nice to take our family out and feel welcomed. Risa was our server and she was pleasant, prompt, and friendly! We even had an incident that needed cleaning and she was very kind and helpful about it. Would definitely recommend her service. Additionally, the food was good and appropriate for price point. Flavor and portion size all met expectations for southern living and we will be back!

  • 5/5 Ashley L. 8 months ago on Google
    I ate here for the first time today, and had the stacked potato. It was great! Adrienne was the sweetest waitress too!

  • 5/5 Samaria W. 8 months ago on Google
    Service was just slightly slow but that is because they are understaffed like many of our restaurant industry. Adrian was a wonderful server and host and we thoroughly enjoyed out food and drinks! Happy to visit home and have a good meal. We will definitely be back!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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