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    Smokey Bones Columbus

    3.2 (234 reviews)

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    SMOKEY BONES COLUMBUS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Henry's T.

    Soon after landing in Georgia, we wanted to set off in search of some of that famed "Southern hospitality." That journey wasn't a lengthy one as we soon had the good fortune of meeting Adrienne at "Smokey Bones" in Columbus. She immediately greeted us with genuine warmth and made us feel right at home! We decided to go "all in" on our "all rib" entrees and enjoyed both their "Signature House Smoked Ribs" and their "Imported Baby Back Ribs." While the deliciousness of their ribs was of no surprise, the quality of their sides was and the "Mashed Potato and Gravy" and the "BBQ Baked Beans" were good enough to emerge from the shadow of their entrée counterparts and forge their individual paths. I have to admit that I felt excitedly like we were being admitted to an exclusive Southern fraternity/sorority when Adrienne mentioned that she'd be bringing a "bone bag" to accompany our meals. I (eventually) figured out that she was bringing us a paper bag...for us to put our bones into...when we were finished with them. (It's ok if you feel the need to read that a few times over to get the gist. That just means that you and I could then start that exclusive fraternity/sorority that I mistakenly thought already existed! ‍) While enjoying some BBQ in the South was something I had always aspired to experience, I also had my first taste of "Sweet Tea" and it was everything that I had hoped for. Sweet and flavorful, but without being ridiculously amped up with cups full of sugar. It was "tastefully done" just as I had imagined! Thanks Adrienne and "Smokey Bones" for welcoming us to the South! And that's...Henry's Take. #southernbbq #smokeybones

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    Janira W.

    We had a beautiful experience at this restaurant. The waitress was exceptionally sweet and attentive. Food was great and service was good.

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    Charlotte and the host were wonderful. Enjoyed being there. Food was great, service was nice. Will be going back.

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    Great food! I really enjoyed my food and service was excellent, would definitely dine here again. Tam was a great server!

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    They have my favorite wings! Smoked Wings! The Korean Pork Belly Pops were delicious. Get them before they are gone!

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    Super fast service! Food was great. Server was friendly. Clean place. A little big packed with people but overall good.

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    Everything was fantastic! Drinks were great! Food was good, but it was freezing inside.

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