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BEST SPONTANEOUS STOP EVER! My fiance and I were in Chimney Rock village, killing time before our wedding venue tour. We just happened to stroll by The Chimney Rock Smokehouse and decided to eat our lunch here. At first glance the site seemed simple and unimpressive however once walking in and taking a seat, in the seat yourself dining area, I was wowed. Nick the man behind the bar exuded friendliness and gave wonderful suggestions on food, beer, and tourist attractions. Being a fan of smoked food I excitedly ordered a smoked pork plate while my fiance ordered the tomato sandwich. Our food arrived quickly and upon taking my first bite I almost fell into a wonderful food coma. The flavor of the BBQ sauce over the smoked pulled pork exploded over in my mouth and the flavors continued to dance across my tongue as I ate. In minutes I had scarfed down my entire meal. Even something as simple as the fries stood out with exceptional flavor and perfection. When Nick told me that this spot had only been open two weeks I nearly laughed. How could a place as amazing and perfect as Chimney Rock Smokehouse exist without taking years to perfect? Well I say explosive flavor, friendly staff, and a wonderfully convient location are just a few reasons. 10/10 Family friendly. Live bands on Fridays. Good drink selection. Amazing food. Do NOT miss out on the experience. You will not regret it. I will be back for my bachelor party later this year.
Hayden Fashion and CostumingHayden Fashion and Costuming
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We visited Thursday, around 6:20. While we though the prices were a "little high", what the heck. I ordered a pork plate with BBQ beans. I've attached a photo...for $15 that's all the food and especially BBQ I got, for $15! Compare the size of the spoon to the small pile of pork. After finishing that I was still hungry. The pork was delicious, just not enough for the price. Speaking of price, my wife ordered the 1/2 chicken. It was $18! We can get a whole rotisserie chicken for $5 at Ingles. She said it had no flavor and I tried and it didn't. The BBQ sauce was good so she saused it up. Never again. Our grandson got the shrimp sandwich and he loved it. We tried a shrimp and it was very good. The iced tea was perfect and service was good. However, $68 for a BBQ dinner with this small amount of food was disappointing. We were hoping to have good BBQ at a reasonable price. Good luck.
Ray KirbyRay Kirby
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Not just bussin' but bussin' bussin' I looked at the reviews for everything on the street and decided to try out the Chimney Rock Smokehouse. Service was excellent - Margie catered to our desires in the 90 degree heat while we sat outside. Her recommendations were on point... ...now on to the food. Excellent. They say good food is the quickest way to a mans heart... if I was local I'd be courting the menu here at least once a week. I got the brisket and pulled pork tacos with the hush puppies. Brisket had fantastic flavor and seems to have been crisped up a bit for the taco. Pulled pork blows everything out of the water from where I live in SC - if you come here and are thinking that they would have boring, flavorless crock pot pulled pork then you would be mistaken. I haven't eaten at the other establishments nearby but it would be hard not to come here again next time I'm in town.
Zack GartenZack Garten
10
All I can say is WOW! We were in town visiting & decided to have lunch at Chimney Rock Smokehouse. We were blown away! As a former restaurant manager of many years, I noticed alot of impressive things! Cleanliness, teamwork, and friendliness of everyone we came into contact with just to name a few. It's a laid back fun atmosphere! The smell drew us in. They have to smoke meats daily as fresh & delicious as my bbq & my husband's ribs were! The ribs had a SUPER flavorful dry rub & a nice crisp on the outside while being tender inside! My bbq was so tender & flavorful & was served with 2 mouthwatering sauces. The baked beans were delicious. The jalapeño hushpuppies...PERFECT mixture of sweet & spicy! Smoked Mac & cheese...TO DIE FOR. Do yourself a favor & try this place! It was an overall 10/10! Definitely recommend!
Ashley PrysockAshley Prysock
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Talk about rating a meal with a view!! This smokehouse sits just at the perfect spot to enjoy your favorite local smoked meats and a beautiful view of Chimney Rock. Me and my partner both got the pulled pork sandwich and I gotta admit - it slapped!!! We also got a the Smokey Old Fashioned and it was very tasty! I usually come to chimney Rock every couple years and this was a first time trying - and it will not be the last!!
Ryan LittlesRyan Littles
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This is a great restaurant. Portion sizes are large and prices aren’t too bad. But the location and views are extraordinary.
Lori GriffinLori Griffin
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Nearby Attractions Of Chimney Rock Smokehouse
Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock Village River Park
Evening Shade River Lodge Motel and Cabins
Cliff Dwellers Gift Shop
Gale's Chimney Rock Shop
Chimney Rock Village Riverwalk
Willow Creek
Chimney Rock Country Fair

Chimney Rock State Park
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Chimney Rock State Park
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Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
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Chimney Rock Village River Park
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Nearby Restaurants Of Chimney Rock Smokehouse
Riverwatch Bar & Grill
Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room and Bistro
Stagecoach Pizza Kitchen
La Montaña Mexican Restaurant
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Riverwatch Bar & Grill
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Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room and Bistro
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Stagecoach Pizza Kitchen
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Basic Info
Address
430 Main St, Chimney Rock, NC 28720
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(828) 239-8939
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Website
chimneyrocksmokehouse.com
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4.7
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attractions: Chimney Rock State Park, Chimney Rock State Park, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, Chimney Rock Village River Park, Evening Shade River Lodge Motel and Cabins, Cliff Dwellers Gift Shop, Gale's Chimney Rock Shop, Chimney Rock Village Riverwalk, Willow Creek, Chimney Rock Country Fair, restaurants: Riverwatch Bar & Grill, Burntshirt Vineyards Tasting Room and Bistro, Stagecoach Pizza Kitchen, La Montaña Mexican Restaurant, Bayou Billy's
