Haywood Smokehouse

Haywood Smokehouse Family-owned slow-smoked Texas barbecue done the old way, sometimes the hard way, always worth the wait. Franklin open Tue-Sat 11am-8pm.
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Waynesville & Dillsboro open Wed-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat 11am-9pm. Waynesville | Dillsboro | Franklin Haywood Smokehouse is proud to be considered as one of, if not the best, Smokehouse Restaurant in the south. Nothing makes us any happier than to hear “that was the best I have ever had”. We don’t want to be just another BBQ place serving yesterdays dried meats. Nope, we do it right, the hard way pr

epared fresh just like we would if we were competing for a trophy. All of our championship rubs and sauces are made in house so that you get the most high quality and unique experience possible. You, our customer is our cherished prize and we want you to love our place and tell others about it.

Happy August 1st, and we're one month away from football season! And what goes better with football than a massive plate...
08/01/2026

Happy August 1st, and we're one month away from football season! And what goes better with football than a massive plate of slow-smoked BBQ, or one of our epic sandwiches like the Texas Melt, captured here by one of our Waynesville 5-Star reviewers, Kaja Swieb!

Come on in and let us feed you proper this Saturday!

📍 Dillsboro - Chopped Pork Bacon & Smoked Pimento Sandwich - Slow-smoked chopped pork topped with sliced bacon and smoked pimento cheese on a bun or toast, served with one side. $14.99

📍 Waynesville - Smoked chopped chicken with white American cheese, bacon, and chipotle ranch on a hoagie, served with one side. $14.99

📍 Franklin - Saturdays are all about our slow-smoked dry-rubbed ribs and smoked flash fried wings.

Thanks for the shout out, Kaja! Doors open at 11.


It's officially the last Friday, and the last day, of July! Our smokers have been working overtime to make sure you and ...
07/31/2026

It's officially the last Friday, and the last day, of July! Our smokers have been working overtime to make sure you and your family start the weekend right with the country's best slow-smoked goodness.

📍 Dillsboro - Smoked Brisket Bacon & Cheddar Sandwich - Slow-smoked brisket with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, sautéed onions, and garlic mayo on a ciabatta bun, served with one side. $16.99

📍 Waynesville - St Louis Ribs Flash Fried in Tallow - Dry-rubbed St Louis ribs flash fried in pure beef tallow, served with one side. $14.99

📍 Franklin - The whole menu is the special today! Cubans, the French Dip, wings, salads, and a full bar to wash it down.

And how about this 5-Star Google review from Cassandra Reising, all the way from Florida, after her stop at Dillsboro: "The best bbq we have ever had... My husband is a huge bbq fan and he said this was the BEST ribs and brisket ever. I agreed, the sauces are so delicious. Great fast service. Highly recommend you will not be disappointed. 20/10 recommend."

Thanks, Cassandra! Y'all come see us, doors open at 11.


Good Thursday morning, and who's ready for some smoked goodness! And yes, we're officially one day away from the last Fr...
07/30/2026

Good Thursday morning, and who's ready for some smoked goodness! And yes, we're officially one day away from the last Friday of the month, so get a head start on the weekend. Doors open at 11am.

Today's Specials:

📍 Dillsboro - Our Famous Fried Ribs - Dry-rubbed, slow-smoked ribs flash fried in pure beef tallow, served with one side. $14.99

📍 Waynesville - Brisket sandwich with smoked bacon, provolone cheese, sautéed onions, and smoked garlic BBQ mayo on a ciabatta bun, served with one side. $16.99

📍 Franklin - Sloppy Chicken Sandwich - Smoked chopped chicken smothered in Sweet Red sauce on a bun, served with one side. $12.99

How about today's awesome pic from The Adventurous Mom and her Waynesville 5-Star Google review! We love it: "Service and food was AMAZING! BEST BBQ I've had in months. Ribs, mac and cheese, brisket quesadilla, all so good. The strawberry Chipotle sauce was also terrific."

Thanks for taking us along on the adventure! See y'all at 11.


Happy Wednesday! The doors swing open at 11am at all three of our locations, and do we have some incredible Pitmaster's ...
07/29/2026

Happy Wednesday! The doors swing open at 11am at all three of our locations, and do we have some incredible Pitmaster's Specials for you!

To highlight the only way to end a meal at Haywood Smokehouse, we're featuring Jackie L Schroeder's 5-Star Google review from Dillsboro and the picture she posted two weeks ago!

Jackie and her family visit every time they cruise through North Carolina. They love the BBQ, recommend the peach cobbler and banana pudding, and love how our service is friendly and fast.

📍 Dillsboro - Smoked potato stuffed full of slow-smoked brisket, topped with chopped bacon, queso, sour cream, and green onion, served with one side. $16.99

📍 Waynesville - Slow-smoked brisket with creamy pimento cheese on toast or a bun, served with one side. $16.99

📍 Franklin - Wing Wednesday!

Thanks for the shout out, Jackie! See y'all at 11.


Happy Monday folks! We just wanted to thank you for all your support over the years. As you all know, we take our missio...
07/27/2026

Happy Monday folks! We just wanted to thank you for all your support over the years. As you all know, we take our mission seriously, and our dedication to our customers even more. We know if it wasn't for you, Haywood Smokehouse would be just another restaurant.

That's why over the next few weeks and months, we're going to be rolling out some pretty big announcements that will serve you even better, regardless of where you live... be it the lower 48, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, or the UK! ✈️

Wait... did I just say that?

Never mind... pay no attention to that last comment. Or should you?

Hang on to your boots folks, you're going to love what's coming!

Now, until our doors open back up this week, how could I not share an awesome 5-Star Google review and pic from Steve Aycock! Now that's one serious three meat platter! Thanks for the shout out, Steve!

Have a wonderful day, and we look forward to serving you and your family soon.


Yea buddy, we're rolling like thunder today! RJ is pulling massive slow-smoked beef dino ribs off the pit for the Waynes...
07/25/2026

Yea buddy, we're rolling like thunder today! RJ is pulling massive slow-smoked beef dino ribs off the pit for the Waynesville Pitmaster's Special, and he's going all out with a sweet side of the day, a smoked sweet potato with honey butter.

Franklin and Dillsboro say not so fast, my friend. They have their own killer specials going today.

📍 Dillsboro - Brisket Tacos - Slow-smoked brisket tacos topped with chipotle coleslaw, served with one side. $16.99

📍 Franklin - Smokehouse French Dip - Shaved smoked sirloin covered with melted provolone on a toasted hoagie roll with homemade au jus, served with one side. $15.99

📍 Waynesville - Smoked Beef Dino Rib - One massive slow-smoked beef rib, served with two sides. $37.99

Come hungry and come early, these are going to be hot items today. It's your last day to get your BBQ fix in for the weekend, and we're bringing the heat. Or should I say smoke. See y'all at 11!

Can you believe it's the last Friday in July? You know what that means... it's Smokehouse Friday! The smoke is rolling a...
07/24/2026

Can you believe it's the last Friday in July? You know what that means... it's Smokehouse Friday!

The smoke is rolling and the Pitmaster's Specials are going strong today at all three locations. And if you're up for a full platter of slow-smoked brisket, ribs, chopped pork, turkey, or chicken, we have you covered there too.

📍 Waynesville - Brisket Loaded Potato - Smoked potato stuffed full of slow-smoked brisket, topped with chopped bacon, queso, sour cream, and green onion. Served with one side.

📍 Dillsboro - Chopped Pork Tacos - Slow-smoked chopped pork tacos topped with chipotle coleslaw. Served with one side.

📍 Franklin - Hawg Dog - Hot dog topped with pulled pork, coleslaw, pickles, jalapeños, and sauce on a bun. Served with one side.

Big thank you to Tammy Madson for the perfect 5-star Google review, and for taking a picture of her sliced brisket, green beans, and mac & cheese. Wow does she know how to roll strong at Haywood Smokehouse!

- See y'all today. 🔥

Good Thursday morning! What's for lunch today? How about one of our amazing sandwiches? Let us give you a little nudge o...
07/23/2026

Good Thursday morning! What's for lunch today? How about one of our amazing sandwiches? Let us give you a little nudge on how to start your day right, because do we have an incredible lineup of Pitmaster Specials across our three locations!

📍 Dillsboro: Brisket Mushroom & Swiss. Slow-smoked sliced brisket topped with grilled mushrooms and melted Swiss with garlic aioli, on a bun or toasted ciabatta roll. Served with one side.

📍 Franklin: Cowboy Cuban. Authentic Cuban bread, sliced brisket, chopped pork, pepper jack cheese, pickles, and Chipotle Ranch, pressed with garlic butter.

📍 Waynesville: Chopped Pork Tacos. Slow-smoked chopped pork tacos topped with chipotle coleslaw. Served with one side.

And a shout out to Keith Landers and his 5-star Google review from our Franklin location. The Texas Two-Step with a side of mac & cheese. Gotta love it!

Good Wednesday morning! The pits are fired up and we're ready for another epic week of serving the best slow-smoked BBQ ...
07/22/2026

Good Wednesday morning! The pits are fired up and we're ready for another epic week of serving the best slow-smoked BBQ in the country. And just a note to our fans, we're hiring in Dillsboro!

Today's Pitmaster's Specials - Doors open at 11am.

📍 Waynesville: Dry-rubbed St. Louis ribs flash fried in tallow, served with one side. $14.99

📍 Dillsboro: Chopped Pork Loaded Smoked Potato. A smoked potato loaded with slow-smoked chopped pork and topped with chopped bacon, queso, sour cream, and green onion. Served with one side. $14.99

📍 Franklin: It's Wing Wednesday, and we'll be waiting!

And check out this picture from Nadia Poole with her 5-star review of our Dillsboro location. A massive 3-meat combo with an extra side. Now THAT is how you do Wednesday!

Happy Tuesday y'all! Hard to believe we're winding down July. Franklin fires up today at 11, and Waynesville and Dillsbo...
07/21/2026

Happy Tuesday y'all! Hard to believe we're winding down July. Franklin fires up today at 11, and Waynesville and Dillsboro open their doors tomorrow at 11.

We love it when first timers find their way to the smokehouse.

Yair Ambrocio was passing through Waynesville a few months back and left this 5-Star review on Google, and it still makes us smile:

"The meat was perfectly smoked, tender, flavorful, and cooked just right... the brisket had that ideal balance of smokiness and juiciness. The sides definitely didn't feel like an afterthought either. The mac and cheese was rich and creamy, and the baked beans had a nice sweet-and-savory kick... You can tell they take pride in what they do. I'll definitely be back."

Yair, we do take pride in it, and the pit's ready whenever you pass through again.

If you've never been, come be a first timer this week. Slow-smoked Texas barbecue, done the old way, always worth the wait.

Address

79 Elysinia Avenue
Dillsboro, NC
28786

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm

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