Luella's Bar-B-Que (North Asheville)
Luella's Bar-B-Que
A local staple barbecue joint opened in 2007, famous for pulled pork with house-made sauces, alongside vegetarian-friendly BBQ options.
Opened in 2007, this local Asheville barbecue joint is hailed by the official tourism board as a long-standing local favorite and ranks high on Yelp's local BBQ lists. The signature is the pulled pork platter served with Cheerwine cherry soda BBQ sauce, alongside East Carolina vinegar, mustard, and tomato-based sauces. Other highlights include the smoked brisket sandwich, St. Louis-cut ribs, and Brunswick stew. It also serves smoked tofu and tempeh, making it a rare vegetarian-friendly BBQ spot. The tourism board recommends it as a family-friendly choice for Carolina barbecue. This listing is for the location at 501 Merrimon Avenue.
Opening hours
Daily 11:00-21:00
Nearby sights
- Botanical Gardens at Asheville
- Omni Grove Park Inn
- Basilica of St. Lawrence
- Thomas Wolfe Memorial
- Grove Arcade
- Downtown Asheville & Pack Square
- Asheville Art Museum
- South Slope Brewery District