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Smokey Bones Columbus - Steakhouse in Columbus, Georgia

Smokey Bones Columbus

4.5 (4822 reviews)

5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus, GA 31909

American restaurant
Bar
Barbecue restaurant
Steak house

About Smokey Bones Columbus - steak house in Columbus, Georgia

Smokehouse & barbecue dishes fill out the menu of this easygoing bar & grill chain.

Customer Review Summary

Customers report a frustrating experience with delivery, as the restaurant does not actually offer it despite the website's claim, leading to wasted time and cold food. However, many patrons praise the in-restaurant dining experience, highlighting the excellent food and welcoming atmosphere. The Thanksgiving meal received specific acclaim for its moist turkey and attentive staff. Several guests emphasize outstanding service from staff members like Brandon and Adrienne, noting their friendliness and attentiveness. While some food items, like the bone fire meat platter, received mixed reviews for taste and quality, the overall feedback leans towards positive, with many expressing a desire to return. Ultimately, Smokey Bones is highly recommended for its delicious food and exceptional service, especially if diners request specific waitstaff like Adrienne.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
3682
4
584
3
237
2
129
1
190
Based on 4822 reviews

Quentin Hodges

2 months ago

TL;DR: Website says the restaurant offers delivery. Restaurant says they don’t offer delivery via the website. Wasted time. Good food tho’. When you enter your locations on the Smokey Bones website you’re presented with options for delivery or takeout. I chose delivery, entered my address, selected a family feast, paid, and waited… and waited. Eventually I called to find out what happened and an employee said that my food was waiting for pickup. I literally had to borrow a car and venture out into the cold to pick up the food. When I arrived and explained the situation, the person in charge of pickups brought over a manager. The manager introduced himself and said that in his four or five months of employment he’d never seen a delivery option on Smokey Bones’ website. They don’t offer delivery, but they do work with third-party services like Door Dash. This was a frustrating experience. Would I trust their delivery option again? Nah. I would dine in or place an order for pickup. The food had a good taste, but by time time I picked it up, it was cold and the garlic bread was soggy.

Tido daman

3 months ago

Had a wonderful experience here around 11am when they opened. Our family had reservations. Everyone was very nice and seemed happy to be there even though it was Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving meal was fantastic. The turkey was very moist and flavorful. Just can't say enough about how great the staff was. Thank yall for making our Thanksgiving one to remember!

Priscilla Franks

3 months ago

If you dine in ask for Brandon because he treats you like family and is amazing at serving you. He took great care of me and my daughters. Our food is always good here❤️

Steven

3 weeks ago

The food, atmosphere and service was excellent. The food wasn't expensive and tasted amazing. Highly recommend. 5 stars allll day!

sammy chasm

Came in with my mom tonight and had Adrienne as our waitress. She was beyond wonderful. Super attentive and has such amazing energy! The food didn’t disappoint per usual. Next time I come here Adrienne will see me in her section!

Nae Warner

7 months ago

Smarty pants shot was great. Loaded fries were great. The bone fire meat platter was not great. Ribs were hard and the food was tasteless. Bartenders Mercedes and Tam had okay service. When garnishing drinks they pass the fruit around to each other bare hands and brought me a lemon from her hand! Overall not bad but no professionalism between bartenders.Manager was very professional and handled our issues with no problem.

Steven Irizarry

1 year ago

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

Adore

My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience at Smokey Bones! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious—everything was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. What truly made our visit special was our server, Adrienne. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. She gave great recommendations and made our dining experience even better with her warm and positive energy. If you’re looking for great food and outstanding service, we highly recommend Smokey Bones—be sure to ask for Adrienne!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–1 AM
Monday 11 AM–1 AM
Saturday 11 AM–1 AM
Sunday 11 AM–12 AM
Thursday 11 AM–1 AM
Tuesday 11 AM–1 AM
Wednesday 11 AM–1 AM

Price Range

$20–30