simply brilliant bbq!. i've been able to sample most of the menu items on offer at smokin bones bbq in bountiful, ut, and i can honestly say that it's virtually impossible to pick my favorite item. the steak burger, which is a 1/4 angus beef patty grilled to perfection and topped with the most heavenly pulled pork is simply to die for! the beef brisket is juicy and has just the perfect balance of smoke-flavoring. it's equally divine. the pulled pork is an absolute slam-dunk of flavor. juicy, smokey and a sheer delight to eat.
the sides are stars in their own right. the cole slaw, a dish which i've never particularly cared for prior to trying the smokin bones rendition, is the real unsung hero of the overall dining experience. it's a tangy, yet sweet vinegar-based dressing on the slaw that really kicks it over the top. you wouldn't go wrong if you merely ordered the slaw & left it at that. it's that good! the bbq beans are really flavorful, with just a bit of bite to 'em spice-wise, but nothing that overpowers it. as stated by other reviewers, the corn bread is a must-try as well, especially when paired with the beans. the veggie bowl is nothing special. just baby carrots and celery sticks served with ranch dressing. kinda hard to mess that one up.
i have yet to try their pizza (which looks absolutely decadent, btw!), their nachos, their wings (just added to the menu this week), or their ribs. their ribs always sell out fast. but in speaking with other patrons who have been eating the afore-mentioned items while i've been there, they're all equally as tasty as the items i have tried.
the food is the most obvious reason to visit smokin bones bbq, as it's everything you would hope a good bbq joint should be. however, where the establishment really stands apart from the crowd is their kind and courteous service. from the moment you walk in the door, and that glorious wood-smoked aroma hits you smack in the face, the staff at smokin bones give you the most sincere & friendly welcome a customer could ever hope to receive. you really feel like you belong there. not many restaurants offer that level of service. they're a mom & pop operation that are making the american dream a reality, and we're all the richer for it.
smokin bones bbq is a simply outstanding dining experience in every possible way.