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    Smokey Bones

    3.2 (243 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Raw burger
    Jenna H.

    I've been to this location many times, always is a mostly good experience. My most recent time, the person I went with, their burger was raw, and they ended up not eating 85% of it. Their pitchers of sangria is always a great deal!

    a brick wall with a neon sign above it
    Bill W.

    We had to stop back during their 25th Anniversary Promo ! We ordered the same Full Rack and it was on the money again ! Service was attentive and friendly, our food arrived hot and the ribs were glazed to perfection and fall off the bone meat Again, the interior was clean with nice decor and the smell of a BBQ in the air Only negative is the 2 young folks at the entrance, instead of just standing there, tell your customers Thank You for stopping by and hope to see you back again.

    Indiasky B.

    Hubby brought home dinner from Smokey Bones and we all were quite disappointed. The brisket wasn't tender, pulling apart, or juicey as is Mission's brisket. The chicken wings were too seasoned. The wings were overcooked and tossed in the sauce to try to insert moisture but it was a huge fail. The seasoning was so overpowering that the only way to eat it was with a mouthful of mash. However, the mash was buttery and a good consistency. The Cole slaw was very good as well. It wasn't too sweet and had a good mix of green and red cabbages. The Mac and cheese, well the Mac because there was hardly any cheese. I had to make a from scratch cheese sauce to add to it and sprinkled seasoned bread crumbs and butter on top and but it in my air fryer, mmmm!!! The pulled chicken was dry. For a smoke house, they've got it backwards! Shouldn't it be all about the smoked meats? Here only the sides were good. Hubby said that as he paid for the take out meals there was no option to adjust tip. It went straight to 20%. 20%+ tip goes for full dinning in service not for take out, we won't be recommending this place nor ever ordering or dinning here again. Mission continues to be on top!

    Ashley was my server... what a positive, energetic lady! She greeted me immediately and took my drink order. Brought my drink back with beautiful presentation. And taste was spot on!! It was a lemon drop martini so she had to mix it herself. My meal came out promptly and was delicious. I will be going back very soon. Thank you!

    Import Baby Back Ribs - Full Rack
    Deb W.

    Celebrating 25 "Smokin" Years at Smoky Bones. We were there Saturday for dinner and it was so delicious, we decided to go back again today (Monday). What a great deal for a full rack of ribs and 2 sides, $14.99!!!! Service was excellent, restaurant very nice and clean!!!!

    Halloween Specials!
    Yari C.

    Thanks to Karly, Jessie, and Mike for a great Wednesday! Karaoke night was a success!

    Good af brisket grilled cheese

    Ashley was incredibly nice and gave us our food very quick and was very kind all night The restaurant was somewhat empty, but Ashley carried the dining experience, thank you Ashley for your hospitality and valiant service

    Dust between booths directly above eating area. It's like this every time we go.

    Food was very good (and hot)! The selection was a little small for those not interested in BBQ but we'll be back. A couple small negatives that prevent us from giving a five-star review: The hostess took our party of 4 and seated us at a booth designed for 2. You could tell she was told to fill in the seats around the outside of the restaurant first but you gotta use some common sense. She also wasn't thrilled when we asked if we could move (before we even sat down). The booth she originally took us to had a huge rip in the seat. Dust. The dust. We go to this restaurant once a year for a special event and each year it's the same. Same dust? I don't know but it sits on the separation between the booths directly above your food. See photo.

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    Stopped in for lunch. Ashley was a great server. Food was hot and tasted amazing. I ordered ribs and wings.

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    The service was great, our server was Ashley and she was very nice. The restaurant is nice and calm which makes a great dinning experience.

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    Kevin our host was excellent! We will surely be back! This post needs at least 85 characters to be posted on yelp.

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    waited 1 1/2 hours only to leave without getting our meals. server was okay but the kitchen needs a lot to improve upon. very disappointing.

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    Great food and great service! Ashley was an excellent server!! I always eat here when I'm in York.

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    Good BBQ and wings! Ashley was a great bartender! Hope she wins her competition against the other bartender Mandy!

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    Great food and service and shout out to our server Shawn who did a fantastic job the last several times we had him!!

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    Nnalu, our server was great: helpful, cheerful, funny and very bright. Kudos, S.B for a lovely Saturday night dinner.

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    Great food and service. Jennifer was awesome, friendly and very attentive. Definitely a good find!

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    Just had another wonderful meal at Smokey Bones Restaurant bar and grill. And super dupper amazing wonderful service by Mandy!

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    Went there for lunch, our server Ashley was absolutely awesome. Food was great and got a lot for a good price.

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    Terrible service! Manager is very rude. They did not deliver a delivery and refused to give us our money back.

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