Luella’s Bar-B-Que Menu
Welcome to Luella’s Bar-B-Que, where Southern charm meets mouthwatering cuisine in the heart of Asheville, NC. With a commitment to quality and flavor, Luella’s serves up classic BBQ favorites, perfect for both casual dining and group gatherings.
The menu boasts a tantalizing selection, from tender brisket and succulent pork to unique sauces like Sweet Pisgah and Lusty Mustard. Don’t miss their scratch-made desserts, particularly the creamy Banana Pudding.
- Location: 501 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC
- Facilities: Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, and more
- Family-Friendly: Catering available for large groups, ideal for kids
With vibrant flavors and a warm atmosphere, Luella’s Bar-B-Que is an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you craving more!
Beverages
Diet Rite Cola Can
Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea
Fresh Brewed Unsweet Tea
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Diet Cheerwine Can
A&W Rootbeer
7 Up Can
Gallon of Tea
Gallon of Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Cheerwine Can
RC Cola Can
Comfort Fries (NC)
Hoop Cheddar Sauce, Bacon, Green Onions, Luella's BBQ Rub. Top it with some meat while you're at it!
Brunswick Stew (GS)
A square meal in a round bowl. Free Range Chicken, Bone Broth, Corn, Butter Beans, Potatoes, in a Tomato Base.
Smoked Wings - 20 For Sharing
20 Award-winning wings! Served with Celery, Ancho Ranch, or Black Pepper Blue Cheese dressing.
Smoked Wings
Award-winning wings! Tell us how many you're craving, and we'll make it happen. Served with Celery, Ancho Ranch Dressing, or Black Pepper Blue Cheese dressing.This price is per wing.Select the quantity you would like and then select your sauces.
6 - Deviled Eggs (V) (GS)
Luella's signature snack. Half-dozen to share, comes with Luellas seasonal pickled vegetables.
12 - Deviled Eggs (V) (GS)
Luella's signature snack. Half dozen to share, comes with Luellas seasonal pickled vegetables.
Dry Rubbed Sweet Potato Chips (V)
House-made, thinly sliced Sweet Potato Chips dusted with Luella's Signature Dry Rub and served with your choice of Ancho Ranch or Black Pepper Blue Cheese.
Dry Rubbed Sweet Potato Chips (V) - Share
House-made, thinly sliced Sweet Potato Chips for sharing dusted with Luella's Signature Dry Rub and served with your choice of Ancho Ranch Dressing or Black Pepper Blue Cheese Dressing.
Starters
Main Entree
Chopped Pork Sandwich
Touch of Scooter's Vinegar Sauce, an Eastern Carolina tradition. Quarter pound of meat, City Bakery Bun, one side, and Hush Puppies.
Chopped Pork Tray (GS)
Touch of Scooter's Vinegar Sauce, an Eastern Carolina tradition. Half pound of meat, two sides, and Hush Puppies.
Combo Tray
Try two, three or more different meats and add as many sides as you would like.
Luella's Cobb Salad
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Chopped Egg, Avocado,Blue Cheese Crumbles, Green Onion, Fried Okra. Offered with your choice of Smoked Chicken Breast, Chopped Pork, Brisket or BBQ Tempeh.
Luella's Share Cobb Salad
Mixed Greens, Tomato, Chopped Egg, Avocado,Blue Cheese Crumbles, Green Onion, Fried Okra. Offered with your choice of Smoked Chicken Breast, Chopped Pork, Brisket or BBQ Tempeh.
Pulled Free Range Chicken Sandwich
Smoked Free Range Chicken, tossed in Sweet Pisgah Sauce. Quarter pound of meat, City Bakery Bun, one side, and Hush Puppies.
Pulled Free Range Chicken Tray (GS)
Smoked Free Range Chicken, tossed in Sweet Pisgah Sauce. Half pound of meat, two sides, and Hush Puppies.
Smoked Wing Tray
8 award-winning wings with two sides and Hush Puppies.
Brunswick Stew Tray (GS)
Made with Free Range Chicken, Bone Broth, Corn, Butter Beans, Potatoes, and Tomatoes. Comes with two sides and Hush Puppies.
Smiling Hara BBQ Tempeh Sandwich (V) (NC)
Smiling Hara Tempeh is family owned, locally made plant-based protein. Quarter pound of Tempeh in our smoked BBQ sauce, City Bakery Bun, one side, and Hush Puppies.
Smiling Hara BBQ Tempeh Tray (V) (NC)
Smiling Hara Tempeh is family owned, locally made plant-based protein. Half pound of Tempeh in our smoked BBQ sauce, two sides, and Hush Puppies.
Half - Rack St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs Tray (GS)
Dry Rubbed, Half-Rack, choose two sides and sauce! Comes with Hush Puppies.
Full-Rack St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs Tray (GS)
Dry Rubbed, Full-Rack, choose two sides and sauce! Comes with Hush Puppies.
Burnt Ends Mac 'n Cheese
A big bowl of Mac topped with Brisket Burnt Ends, Tomato, and Green Onion. Comes with one side and Hush Puppies.
Straight Up Potato (V) (GS)
Butter, Sour Cream, Green Onion. Comes with one side and Hush Puppies.
Carolina Potato (GS) (NC)
Butter, Sour Cream, Green Onion, Chopped Pork, Spicy Vinegar Slaw, and Lusty Mustard Sauce. Comes with one side and Hush Puppies.
Buncombe Potato
Butter, Sour Cream, Green Onion, Pulled Free Range Chicken, Bacon, Hoop Cheddar Sauce, Tomato. Comes with one side and Hush Puppies.
Texas Potato (NC)
Butter, Sour Cream, Green Onion, Chopped Brisket, Bacon, Hoop Cheddar Sauce, Pickled Jalapeno with one side and Hush Puppies.
Sliced Chile Rubbed Beef Brisket Sandwich
Quarter pound of meat on Texas toast, one side, and Hush Puppies.
Sliced Chile Rubbed Beef Brisket Tray (GS)
Half pound of meat, two sides, and Hush Puppies.
Hush Puppies (NC)
A Luella's favorite. Includes 6 pups.
Mac n' Hoop Cheese
Scratch-made Luella's way with Ashe County NC Hoop Cheddar.
Spicy Vinegar Slaw (V) (GS)
Chopped cabbage, carrots, and jalapeo with a cider vinegar based marinade.
Extra Side with Entree
Order Attention Required
French Fries
Crispy and golden brown, our fries are the perfect side dish to complement any meal.
Calico Baked Beans
Our 5-bean baked beans are a delicious twist on a classic side dish.
Fried Okra
Crispy and golden, with savory flavor and irresistible texture.
Brunswick Stew
Made with Free Range Chicken, Bone Broth, Corn, Butter Beans, Potatoes, and Tomatoes.
Collard Greens (GS)
Our collard greens are slow-cooked with savory salt pork, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices, resulting in a delicious and comforting Southern classic.
Low 'n Slow Green Beans
Savory and sweet the way green beans are meant to be.
Dry Rubbed Sweet Potato Chips
House-made, thinly sliced Sweet Potato Chips dusted with Luella's Signature Dry Rub.
Sides
Kids Menu
Kids Mac 'n Hoop Cheese (NC)
Scratch-made Luella's way. Comes with a drink and choice of Hush Puppies or Apple Wedges.
Kids Chopped Pork (GS)
Luella's Pork Barbecue with one side, drink, and choice of Hush Puppies or Apple Wedges.
Kids Smiling Hara BBQ Tempeh (V) (NC)
Smiling Hara Tempeh is family owned, locally made plant-based protein. Comes with one side, drink, and choice of Hush Puppies or Apple Wedges.
Kids Brunswick Stew (GS)
Made with Free Range Chicken, Bone Broth, Corn, Butter Beans, Potatoes, and Tomatoes. Comes with one side, drink, and choice of Hush Puppies or Apple Wedges.
Kids Smoked Wing Tray
3 Wings, one side, drink, and choice of Hush Puppies or Apple Wedges.
Kids Pulled Free Range Chicken (GS)
Smoked Free Range Chicken, tossed in Sweet Pisgah Sauce. Comes with one side, drink, and choice of Hush Puppies or Apple Wedges.
BBQ Family Pack
2 lbs Chopped Pork or Pulled Free Range Chicken, 3 pint-size sides, 4 City Bakery Buns, or a dozen Hush Puppies.
Veggie Family Pack (NC)
2 lbs of BBQ Smiling Hara Tempeh, 3 pint-size sides, 4 City Bakery Buns, or a dozen Hush Puppies.
Big Boy Blue Ribbon Sampler
Half pound each of Chopped Pork, Pulled Free Range Chicken, and Chopped Brisket, plus a Half Rack of Ribs, 3 pint-size sides, and a dozen Hush Puppies.
Whole Meals
Luella's Bulk BBQ
Pulled Free Range Chicken - 1 lb
Smoked Free Range Chicken, tossed in Sweet Pisgah Sauce. One pound of meat averages 3 servings.
BBQ Tempeh - 1 lb
Smiling Hara Tempeh is family owned, locally made plant-based protein. One pound of Tempeh averages 3 servings.
Full Rack St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs - No Sides
Dry Rubbed Full-Rack of St. Louis Cut Pork Ribs.
Sliced Chile Rubbed Beef Brisket - 1 lb
One pound of meat averages 3 servings.
Chopped Pork - 1 lb
Touch of Scooter's Vinegar Sauce, an Eastern Carolina tradition. One pound of meat averages 3 servings.
Pint Sides
Each pint-size side equals 3 to 4 servings.
Quart Sides
Each quart-size side averages 8 servings.
Luella's Bulk Sides
Luella's Bulk BBQ Sauces
Pint Sauces
Sweet Pisgah Sauce - Our mother sauce, tomato based, mellow and velvety. Scooter's Vinegar Sauce - Eastern Carolina style, vinegar based and honey tamed.Lusty Mustard Sauce - South Carolina style with Lusty Monk whole grain mustard. Bites in the best way. Hot Flash - Ketchup based. Spicy. The taste lives up to the name. Carolina Chipotle - Vinegar style made with dried chili peppers. Light in body, bold in flavor.
Quart Sauces
Sweet Pisgah Sauce - Our mother sauce, tomato based, mellow and velvety. Scooter's Vinegar Sauce - Eastern Carolina style, vinegar based and honey tamed.Lusty Mustard Sauce - South Carolina style with Lusty Monk whole grain mustard. Bites in the best way. Hot Flash - Ketchup based. Spicy. The taste lives up to the name. Carolina Chipotle - Vinegar style made with dried chili peppers. Light in body, bold in flavor.
Scratch made Banana Pudding
The real deal, made with a Vanilla Bean Custard and Nilla wafers.
