Bad Bones BBQ

Bad Bones BBQ Where Smoke Meets Soul. šŸ“Arbor Vitae, WI | šŸ”„ Order: northwoodsbbq.com
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We’re looking for a few good people to join the Bad Bones team!We have year-round opportunities available in all positio...
08/28/2026

We’re looking for a few good people to join the Bad Bones team!

We have year-round opportunities available in all positions:

• Front of House
• Line Cooks
• Prep Cooks
• Dishwashers

Whether you’re experienced or simply ready to work hard and be part of a great crew, we’d love to talk.

Interested? Stop in or send us a message!

A quick update for this Friday:Our crew works incredibly hard all summer, and they deserve the chance to enjoy a little ...
08/28/2026

A quick update for this Friday:

Our crew works incredibly hard all summer, and they deserve the chance to enjoy a little bit of it themselves. We just didn’t anticipate quite so many people making plans for the same weekend! Between European adventures, camping trips, an off-site catering event, and Jess and me heading to Shawano to watch Zac play football, we’ll be stretched a little thin.

To make sure we can still serve everyone well, we’ll be open for dinner only this Friday from 4 PM until close.

Thanks for understanding—and we’ll see you Friday night!

It’s been a minute since we let the meat do the talking…These pork butts came off the pit looking particularly ridiculou...
08/22/2026

It’s been a minute since we let the meat do the talking…

These pork butts came off the pit looking particularly ridiculous this morning. Dark bark, plenty of smoke and already falling apart before we even start pulling.

We’re here 12–8 today. Come get you some. šŸ·šŸ”„

šŸ“¢ **A QUICK NOTE ABOUT ONLINE ORDERS!**We’ve had a few questions lately about online pickup orders, so we want to clarif...
08/21/2026

šŸ“¢ **A QUICK NOTE ABOUT ONLINE ORDERS!**

We’ve had a few questions lately about online pickup orders, so we want to clarify how the system works. ā¤ļø

When you place an online order for pickup, selecting ā€œASAPā€ means exactly that — ASAP!** There is no scheduled pickup time option on our online ordering system.

As soon as your order comes through, it is sent directly to our kitchen line and our crew starts preparing it right away. That means if you order several pounds of meat, sides, etc., we are actively cooking, slicing, packaging, and getting your order ready while you’re on your way.

Please do not place a large order and then leave it sitting here for hours before picking it up. BBQ is best when it’s fresh, and we cannot be responsible for the quality of food that has been sitting for an extended period after it was prepared.

We also cannot offer refunds because an order was picked up hours after it was completed. Once that order has gone through the line and been prepared, the food has been made specifically for you.

šŸ‘‰ Please only place your online order when you’re ready and able to pick it up within a reasonable timeframe.

We appreciate your understanding and, most importantly, we appreciate you letting us make your BBQ the way it should be — fresh, hot, and ready when you arrive! šŸ–šŸ”„

šŸ‚ FALL HOURS ARE HERE šŸ‚Our college crew is heading back to school, high school sports are firing up, and the school year...
08/18/2026

šŸ‚ FALL HOURS ARE HERE šŸ‚

Our college crew is heading back to school, high school sports are firing up, and the school year is right around the corner. That means it’s time for us to shift into our fall schedule:

Wednesday + Thursday: 4–8 PM
Friday–Sunday: 12–8 PM
Monday + Tuesday: Closed

We’ll keep these hours through the fall until our winter break.

A huge thank-you to the hardworking crew that helped us survive another wild Northwoods summer—and to all of you who kept us busy! We’ll see you at Bones. 🤘

Unfortunately, we’re dealing with some unexpected mechanical issues at Bad Bones and won’t be able to open today.We hate...
08/16/2026

Unfortunately, we’re dealing with some unexpected mechanical issues at Bad Bones and won’t be able to open today.

We hate having to make this call and sincerely apologize to anyone who planned on joining us. We’re working to get everything fixed and hope to be back at it as soon as possible.

Thank you for understanding, Bad Bones Nation. We’ll keep you posted.

Today we’re saying ā€œsee you laterā€ to one of our own.Tyrone, thank you for everything you’ve done for Bad Bones over the...
08/11/2026

Today we’re saying ā€œsee you laterā€ to one of our own.

Tyrone, thank you for everything you’ve done for Bad Bones over the past few years. Your hard work, dependability and the energy you brought to this place never went unnoticed. We’re grateful you chose to spend part of your journey with us, and we couldn’t be prouder of where that journey is taking you next.

Best of luck as you head to Concordia University Wisconsin to fulfill your dream of playing college football. We know you’ll bring the same heart and work ethic to the field that you brought through our doors every day.

Go chase it, Tyrone. We can’t wait to come watch you play and do a little tailgating Bad Bones style. Remember no matter where life takes you, you’ll always be part of the Bad Bones family.

Moved our son Zane into his off-campus house today in Oshkosh, so we treated ourselves to a late lunch at Ruby Owl Tapro...
08/03/2026

Moved our son Zane into his off-campus house today in Oshkosh, so we treated ourselves to a late lunch at Ruby Owl Taproom.

Those cheese curds... wow. 🤤 And the steak sandwich was outstanding.

We love finding great local spots when we're away from Bad Bones. If you're ever in Oshkosh, this one's worth the stop. Here's to small businesses feeding people well. šŸ»

There are way too many people playing music on the porch for you not to be here.
08/02/2026

There are way too many people playing music on the porch for you not to be here.

Love the end grain on cherry wood. Beautiful to look at, even better for making great BBQ. šŸ’šŸ”„Thanks for the hook-up, Kur...
08/02/2026

Love the end grain on cherry wood. Beautiful to look at, even better for making great BBQ. šŸ’šŸ”„
Thanks for the hook-up, Kurt. We appreciate you helping keep the pit fired up!

Address

1421 US Highway 51 N
Arbor Vitae, WI
54568

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 8pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+17153580200

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