The Bone Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Bone, a vibrant culinary haven located in Gainesville, VA, that elevates comfort food with a tantalizing twist. This casual eatery is celebrated for its diverse menu, blending BBQ flavors with hearty American classics. Begin your culinary adventure with the Cheesy Poofs, a delightful deep-fried appetizer that sets the stage for the feast to come.
The star dishes, such as the Tex Mex Sausage and the BBQ Po'Boy, showcase perfectly roasted meats topped with vibrant sauces and fresh ingredients. Don’t miss the signature Brisket Reuben Burger, an indulgent mix of flavors that leaves a lasting impression. Each dish is designed to satisfy, ensuring something for everyone, including numerous vegetarian options.
The Bone also provides a welcoming atmosphere with outdoor seating, making it ideal for lunch, dinner, or casual gatherings with family and friends. With a commitment to quality and taste, every visit promises a memorable experience!
Specials
Cheesy Poofs
Deep fried shredded potato, cheese, and sausage poofs appetizer served with ranch.
Tex Mex Sausage
Roasted tomatillo, garlic, and jalapeno sausage topped with melted pepper jack cheese, pica-de-galo, and tomatillo crema on a toasted bun with 1 side.
Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
Pulled Pork, Bacon Jam, Sharp Cheddar on toasted Sourdough served with 1 side
BBQ Po'Boy
Sliced Brisket, Pulled Pork, cheddar jack cheese, lettuce and tomato on a toasted sub roll with 1 side
Banana Pudding Pie
Oreo Pudding Pie
Brisket Reuben Burger
1/2 lb. Brisket/chuck burger, topped with sauerkraut, Swiss, and 1,000 Island dressing with 1 side.
Mac-N-Cheese Burger
1/2 lb. ground Brisket/chuck burger, topped with our mac-n-cheese, onion straws and honey bourbon sauce with 1 side.
Chili Cheese Pork Link Sandwich
IPA Andouille pork link sandwich with chili, cheese, and onions.
Brisket Reuben Eggrolls
Rodeo
Brisket and andouille sausage sandwich with coleslaw and one side.
Smoked Turkey BLT
Hickory smoked turkey with bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese, and ranch on a toasted bun with 1 side.
Brisket Chili Tots
Tater tots with brisket chili cheese, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
Bratwurst Sliders
Two house made bratwurst patty sliders with sauerkraut, 1,000 island, and cheese on a toasted bun with 1 side.
Baby Dolly
Breaded chicken thigh with pickles and honey bourbon sauce on a house made biscuit with 1 side.
Pulled Pork Nachos
House made queso, pico-de-gallo, sour cream and guacamole. Add jalapeno for an additional charge.
Smokehouse Wings
Slow smoked and tossed in Honey Bourbon, BBQ, Teriyaki, or Habanero.
Sampler Platter
Pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken and 2 ribs.
Pork Potato Skins
Melted cheddar Jack cheese, bacon and green onions served with Cajun ranch.
Appetizers
Salads and Such
Smokin' Salad
Mixed greens, grape tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado, onion straws, choice of BBQ meat and dressing. Add brisket for an additional charge.
Cajun Chopped Salad
Romaine tossed in Cajun ranch topped with pico de gallo, corn relish, cucumber, avocado, onion straws and choice of meat. Add brisket for an additional charge.
Brisket Chili
Kidney beans, corn, tomatos and spices topped with sour cream, shredded cheese and green onions.
BBQ Stuffed Potato
Butter, sour cream, choice of meat and melted cheddar Jack cheese.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Hand pulled and tossed in our Carolina style BBQ sauce. Served on toasted bun with house made pickles on the side and our house BBQ on the side.
Brisket Sandwich
Dry-rubbed, hickory smoked and sliced to order. Served on toasted bun with house made pickles and our house BBQ on the side.
Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Citrus brined turkey breast, dry rubbed, and hickory smoked. Served on toasted bun with house made pickles and our house BBQ on the side.
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Slow smoked and pulled to order tossed in our honey BBQ glaze. Served on toasted bun with house made pickles and our house BBQ on the side.
Sandwiches
Platters
Pulled Pork Platter
Hand pulled and tossed in our Carolina style BBQ sauce.
Brisket Platter
Dry rubbed, hickory smoked and sliced to order.
Smoked Turkey Platter
Citrus brined turkey breast, dry rubbed and hickory smoked.
Pulled Chicken Platter
Slow smoked and pulled to order tossed in our honey BBQ glaze.
Full Rack of Ribs Platter
Dry rubbed, hickory smoked
St. Louis Ribs Platter
Dry rubbed, hickory-smoked.
Hickory Smoked Chicken Platter
Dry rubbed. Hickory smoked.
2 Meat Combos Platter
Selection of 2 smoked meats with 2 sides.Feeds 1 - 2 people.
3 Meat Combos Platter
Selection of 3 smoked meats with 2 sides.Feeds 1 - 2 people.
Brisket Reuben
Sliced Brisket, sauerkraut, swiss, 1000 Island on toasted rye.
The Rodeo
Sliced Brisket, House Sausage, and Cole slaw on a toasted bun
Hickory Burger
Lettuce, tomato, red onion and 1000 Island. Add cheese or bacon for an additional charge.
Smokestack Burger
Bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled onions and jalapenos.
BBQ Burger
8 oz burger topped with pulled pork or brisket, grilled onions, pepper jack cheese, and onion straws.
Specialty Sandwiches
Family Packs
BBQ Picnic Pack
Feeds 3-5. 1 lb. Pork, 1 lb. Brisket, 2 quarts of sides, potato buns and sauce.
Ribs & Chicken Pack
Feeds 3-5. 1 rack Ribs, 1 whole chicken, 2 quarts of sides and house BBQ sauce.
Classic Que' Pack
Feeds 5-8 1 lb. Pork, 1b. Brisket, 1 whole chicken, 3 quarts of sides, potato buns, and house BBQ sauce.
Boss Hog Pack
Feeds 8-12. 2 lb. pork, 1 lb. brisket, 1 whole chicken, 1 rack ribs, 4 quarts of sides, potato buns and house BBQ sauce.
Quart Of Beans
Quart Of Potato Salad Cole Slaw
Quart Of Collard Greens
Quart Of Mac-N-Cheese
1 lb. Pulled Pork
1 lb. Brisket
1 lb. Pulled Chicken
1 lb. Smoked Turkey Breast
1 Whole Smoked Chicken
1 Rack St. Louis Ribs
Full rack.
Cole Slaw
Potato Salad
Brisket Baked Beans
Collard Greens
Mac-N-Cheese
1 Dozen Cornbread
Bag of Martin's Buns
8 Martin's potato buns.
Bulk
Drinks
Fountain Drink
The Baby Dolly
Fried chicken thigh, egg, and pimento or cheddar cheese served on a homemade buttermilk biscuit or potato bun
The Denny
house-made sausage, egg, and cheese on a homemade buttermilk biscuit or potato bun
The Well John
Brisket, Egg and Cheese on a house-made buttermilk biscuit or potato bun
The Damnit Shirley
Pulled pork, egg and cheese on a house-made buttermilk biscuit or potato bun
The Bettie
House cured bacon, egg and cheese on a house-made buttermilk biscuit or potato bun
Biscuits and Gravy
2 house-made buttermilk biscuits topped with sausage gravy
Cinnamon Roll
made fresh, available until sold out
Buttermilk Biscuit with Jam
Dense flaky pastry.
Breakfast Potatoes
potatoes with onions and peppers
Cheese Grits
Porridge made from ground corn.