Restaurant guide

Make this Tuesday all about good company! These @boylanbottling and @drinkcheerwine sodas make a perfect sidekick to any 12 Bones plate! Whether you’re sipping on the nostalgia of your childhood, or introducing a whole new generation to these beverages, you can’t go wrong w/ excellent soda AND excellent BBQ! ❤️ • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

We’re welcoming November w/ a gingery surprise at our River Location! This✨Original Ginger Beer✨,courtesy of @gingersrev, is layered w/ Hawaiian ginger, cane sugar, habanero peppers, and spices! This golden glass of deliciousness pairs perfectly w/ pineapple habaneros ribs, or a plate of pulled pork! Don’t miss this crisp and award winning libation! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

🎃Happy Halloween!🎃Don’t forget to stop by your favorite 12 Bones location for a frightfully delicious lunch! 💀And while you’re there, say hi to all the ghouls, goblins, and unicorns serving up the best BBQ in WNC!🕸🔮☠️😈👻 • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

It’s that special time of year again all of us here at 12 Bones look forward to! From now until Friday, November 9th contact either our Sweeten Creek or River location to order your very own ✨12 Bones Thanksgiving Dinner!✨This special dinner comes w/ a fully cooked, whole smoked turkey, choice of sides, rolls, and a pie of your liking! Call either location for your various side and pie choices, as well as pricing! Make this holiday season extra special w/ 12 Bones! ❤️ • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Thanks be to all our employees, friends, and families for making last nights annual 12 Bones Pumpkin Carving a success! We’re always thankful for time to relax and enjoy each other’s company while still having fun!🎃🎃🎃

🎃PUMPKIN CARVING🎃We will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25th for a staff pumpkin carving night at both our River and Sweeten Creek locations! Make sure to get your BBQ before it’s too late!

⚠️5 FOUNDY IS PAVED AND IS NOW REOPENED⚠️

✨Fridays are for facelifts!✨ Introducing our new and improved 12 Bones cookbook! This BBQ Bible comes packed w/ our same old favorite recipes, as well as some newbies that are definitely worth a try! Available at both locations, scoop up your own little piece of 12 Bones today! ❤️ • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Looking to host your event in Asheville? Why not use 12 Bones! Both River and South 12 Bones locations open our doors to events and special occasions happening around town, and would love to host your event! Follow the link on our page to contact our catering managers for more information and pricing! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

🍃🍂We’re welcoming Fall with open arms at our River location!🍂🍃Start your weekend off right by stopping in for lunch or grab your food to go and check out the changing fall colors! Either way Friday is better w/ 12 Bones! ❤️ • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Take a little inspiration from @its.bo.time and spend your first day of the week down by the river! May your Monday be swift and your butts be tender! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Why not start your week w/ a massive, messy meal? This rib flavor is for the saucy ones! Our✨Carolina Mud✨sauce mixes our classic sweet tomato w/ our tangy mustard to bring a sweet and tangy treat to our famous ribs! Stop by your local 5 Foundy location to scoop up this sauce while it lasts! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Perfect for a rainy day, this special at our River location is sure to heat you up! Chef Britt’s✨Chicken Veggie Soup✨is jam packed w/ chunks of chicken, carrot, celery, red peppers, and an assortment of spices! Try it w/ a slice of cornbread for the best rainy day meal this side of the Carolinas! 🥣 • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

#tbt to the time that really cool guy and his really cool wife stopped in at 12 Bones! Use your #tbt hashtag to show off some of your very own 12 Bones memories! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Hello from the Himalayas! Our friends @sweetoak_bbq in South Korea recently traveled to conquer some treacherous mountain passes, and sported a 12 Bones tee for the trip! Where have you traveled w/ your 12 Bones gear? Message or comment w/ pictures of where you’ve been! ❤️ • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

✨Welcome to your week!✨Looking for a way to sweetin’ up your Monday after such a rainy weekend? Swing by 12 Bones River to munch on a tree full of🍪Chocolate Chip Cookies🍪while they last! These little rounds of deliciousness are sure to brighten up any Monday blues! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

🐷PIG PICKIN TIME🐷Today’s the day! Due to weather, we will be INSIDE over at @wedgebrewing serving up a whole pig and some delicious sides! There will be libations galore and delicious ice cream from @hopicecreamery! Starting at 1 p.m, we’ll be serving up plates until there’s no pig left! Come on down! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Don’t forget to join us this Saturday, September 15th at 1p.m for our annual Pig Pickin! We’ll be serving a WHOLE PIG inside at @wedgebrewing until there’s no more pig left to serve! Come and enjoy some great company and some great BBQ! • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

We’re ending our summer love w/ Cucumber Salad, and moving on to a fall time favorite! Our✨Pickled Okra Salad✨mixes tangy pickled okra w/ fresh tomatoes, onions, and poblanos for the utmost complex and delicious flavor! Pair this pretty side w/ any plate or sandwich at either 12 Bones locations! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Making your way through the great state of North Carolina? Don’t forget to stop by some of Asheville’s great eateries, including 12 Bones! Thanks to Carrentals.com for naming Asheville, NC town number 2 on their list of excellent foodie towns! Head to their website to read up on other great foodie towns to stop in on! • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

12 Bones is ready to HAM up your HUMP DAY! Only down by the River we’re offering our✨Smokehouse Ham Sammie✨complete w/ housemade sweet pickles and Cheerwine glazed ham! Top of this glorious sandwich w/ our Cheerwine BBQ sauce for a messy, tasty Wednesday lunch! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

🔥Something spicy this way comes!🔥We’re gearing up for Labor Day Weekend by pumping out BIG batches of some of our signature sauces! Blueberry, jalapeño, and cheerwine will be stocking the shelves for the next couple weeks, just in time for any holiday festivity needs! Make 12 Bones your celebration station! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Spend your Monday peeking into the mystical, magical world of 12 Bones Back-of-House!🔮Working w/ fresh ingredients and paying special attention to detail makes ALL the difference in taste, as well as partners who value their process! Swing by our River location today to taste the fruits of our labor!❤️🍽❤️ • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

✨Happy Monday!✨And welcome to your week! With the help of our smoker, we’re rolling right into a sunshine filled day complete with tender butts, sweet racks, and good times down by the river! Care to keep us company? 🌞🌸💦 • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Bottled for your favorite season and ready for any BBQ, give a warm welcome to a crowd favorite! 🍒 ✨Summer Cheer✨🍒is inspired by summer nights that are as refreshing as a bottle of Cheerwine! Available at both River and South locations, these bottles of BBQ cheer won’t last long! @drinkcheerwine • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Part of the magic of 12 Bones is the support we receive from breweries all over Asheville! We’re proud to serve beer and cider from local companies that take pride in bringing an excellent product to an excellent community! What better way to show your support for those breweries than to stop by for lunch, and drink to them!🍻🍺🍻 • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Everything’s coming up roses at 12 Bones River today! 💐🍓💐Stop by our 5 Foundy location today to catch a taste of our ✨Strawberry Rhubarb Bread Pudding✨This rich dessert includes strawberries, rhubarb, candied ginger, lemon juice and more goodies from our kitchen! Sweeten up your Monday with 12 Bones! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Blueberry Dreams are being made at 12 Bones River! 🔵🔵🔵This ✨Blueberry Cheesecake Pie✨is just as creamy as it is dreamy! And just in time for Dine-Out For Life! Come help support your local community while still supporting your sweet tooth! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Sometimes it’s good to slow down and enjoy the tasty things! Our River location is offering a ✨Smokehouse Pork Meatloaf✨that tastes as good as Friday feels! Stop in for lunch, or enjoy it on the go w/ carry out! Either way, Friday tastes better w/ 12 Bones! ❤️ • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress #foodnetwork #828isgreat

Can you get any more tempting? FRIDAY is the day to SHARE THE LOVE! 💕Take 12 Bones for a friend, eat outside in the sunshine, or treat yourself to 10 HOGZILLAS! 🦖 Any way you spin it, 12 Bones is the perfect way to round out your week! • • • • #12bones #12bonesribs #12bonessmokehouse #12bonesbbq #travel #food #foodlovers #asheville #nc #bbqlife #foodie #foodstagram #goodeats #golocal #bbqlovers #bbq #visitasheville #avleats #tenderbuttsandsweetracks #lowandslow #12bonessouth #5foundy #12bonesriver #ashevillefolk #bestofwnc #ashevillenorthcarolina #ashevillelocal #mountainxpress foodnetwork #828isgreat