What should I order at Bad Bones BBQ?
Bad Bones BBQ
Brisket
Frequently praised as the best in the area, described as lean, tender, and flavorful. Multiple reviewers highlighted the brisket as delicious and a must-try item.
Ribs
Highly recommended for their fall-off-the-bone tenderness, perfect spice balance, and smoky flavor. Described as some of the best ribs with excellent barbecue sauce options.
Four Meat Platter
Recommended for offering a variety of meats and sides, praised for portion size and taste, making it ideal for sharing or sampling multiple BBQ items.
Cheese Curds
Mentioned multiple times as delicious with phenomenal breading, a perfect side to complement BBQ dishes.
Pulled Pork Nachos
Called out as a unique and tasty menu item that stands out, combining pulled pork with nachos for a flavorful dish.
Smoked Prime Rib
Described as awesome and highly recommended by a reviewer with Southern BBQ experience, indicating high quality and delicious flavor.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4 to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 4 to 8 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 8 PM |
About Bad Bones BBQ
Bad Bones BBQ is a barbecue restaurant in Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin, serving lunch and dinner with dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating. Reviewers consistently praise the brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and smoked prime rib, along with the sauces, generous portions, and fast, friendly service. The setting is casual and cozy, with a lake view, fireplace, beer selection, and live music. It is also noted for fair prices and a strong local following.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Payments
- Checks
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is Bad Bones BBQ known for?
Bad Bones BBQ is best known for its brisket, which reviewers repeatedly call tender, flavorful, and generously portioned. The ribs, pulled pork, and smoked prime rib also get strong praise, especially with the house sauces like Memphis, Kansas City, Colt .45, and the barbecue sauce on the ribs.
What dishes are most recommended at Bad Bones BBQ?
The most recommended items are the brisket, full rack of ribs, pulled pork, smoked prime rib, and the four-meat platter. Reviewers also mention the BBQ cheese curds, poutine, baked beans, slaw, and fries as good add-ons or sides.
What is the atmosphere like at Bad Bones BBQ?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and a little trendy, with a hole-in-the-wall barbecue feel, cool signs, and a lake view from the deck. It works well for groups, solo diners, and tourists, and reviewers mention outdoor seating, live music, and a fireplace as part of the experience.
Is Bad Bones BBQ good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is $10 to $20, and reviewers describe the prices as very fair for the portion sizes. Many mention taking leftovers home after ordering platters or ribs, which adds to the value.
When is the best time to visit Bad Bones BBQ?
Reviewers suggest getting there at opening time, since the restaurant can get busy and popular items can sell out later in the day. One review noted a Sunday evening visit when brisket, chicken, and fries were already sold out, so earlier lunch or dinner visits are safer if you want the full menu.
Is parking available at Bad Bones BBQ?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot is available.
Is Bad Bones BBQ kid-friendly?
Yes, Bad Bones BBQ is good for kids.
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