Yummy Bones Barbecue
If you ever find yourself wandering through Port Washington, Wisconsin, and your cravings start leaning toward smoky, finger-lickin' barbecue, Yummy Bones Barbecue is the spot you don’t want to miss. Nestled right on 201 N Franklin Street, this laid-back joint serves up serious flavor in a super chill, casual setting.
Walking in, you’ll notice a friendly, down-to-earth vibe—no fancy dress code or stuffy atmosphere. Just the inviting scent of smoked meats, moderate chatter, and people digging into racks of ribs and juicy pulled pork sandwiches like they haven’t eaten in days. Whether you're wrangling a crew of kids or hanging out with a group of friends, it’s the kind of place where everyone feels right at home.
The magic here lies in their barbecue—rich, tender, perfectly smoked. You’ll find all the classics, but with that special Yummy Bones twist that makes each bite memorable. Their sauces? Bold, tangy, and seriously addictive. It’s the kind of menu where you’ll want to order everything... and maybe come back the next day to try what you missed.
Service is friendly and fast, and the staff makes sure your plate’s piled high and your drink never runs dry. It’s not just about the food—it’s about the full experience: good vibes, great eats, and a place that feels like your neighborhood hangout even if you’re just passing through.
Whether you’re a barbecue fanatic or just in the mood for something hearty and satisfying, Yummy Bones Barbecue delivers the goods. Just come hungry—you’ll thank yourself later.
Reviews
Excellent pulled bbq pork. Would recommend for catering large parties. Staff is nice.
Walk in, order and pay at the counter. Food was ready quickly. Pretty typical of a BBQ joint, benches, wooden tables, self service soda and ice. Menu posted above the counter where you order. Ate pulled chicken and brisket sandwiches with cornbread and fries for sides. My wife enjoyed her chicken with no complaints at all. I had the brisket which was good too (tender, flavorful, a bit dry so it wasn't too greasy either). Not a large amount of meat on the buns, but I suppose you could order meat by the pound and ask for buns on the side? Buns were fresh, soft and good tasting. Large variety of BBQ sauces to choose from. We chose regular and Sweet Caroline. Regular is a somewhat smokey, slightly spicy, tomato based sauce as expected. The Sweet Caroline had a deep mustardy flavor, very little vinegar flavor, and several other flavors in it that I couldn't identify. Too strange for my liking. Cornbread soft and sweet. Stuck to your fingers and not too crumbly if that description helps. A sweet dessert! Declined the tip option when I paid for food when ordered (I don't like tipping at self serve places, and especially before I've had a chance to taste my meal!). Anyway, all was good and there's a tip jar on the counter to let them know that our meal was deemed satisfactory. Nice town, nice little place to eat.
Fresh, delicious BBQ and fast, friendly service. I had the 3 meat sampler with brisket, ribs, and chicken wings, and had some mac and cheese and fries on the side. All were delicious. Portions aren't huge but the food was very filling. Will be back for sure next time I'm in the area.
I found myself in Port Washington just before lunch time and noticed Yummy Bones as I was trying to find a parking place near the port downtown. It was a little before 11 so I waited until they opened to have an early lunch. Since I had never been there before, I asked one of the employees about the menu and if they had any combos for buying multiple meats like most BBQ places do. She said that due to COVID-19 everything on the menu is a la carte at this time (I don't quite understand that rationale, but whatever). Though I wanted to try more meats than just the ribs, I couldn't justify the cost of a la carte meat, so I ordered a half rack of ribs, a small side of mac and cheese, and some cornbread. For my ribs I asked for their regular barbecue sauce and honey cinnamon barbecue sauce, which I thought sounded interesting. The ribs were the epitome of the term "fall off the bone". I literally grabbed the half rack in one hand and a bone-in the other and pulled it straight out cleanly. The meat itself tasted very good, but the honey cinnamon BBQ took it to a new level. That's the kind of sauce I wouldn't mind having bottles of at home and eating frequently. The regular BBQ sauce was fairly standard. The mac and cheese was a mushy elbow macaroni with some shredded cheese thrown in like some other BBQ places have. I didn't love the cracked black pepper in it, but in general it was better than most other places with similar mac and cheese. The cornbread was a disappointment. I'm assuming it was made at least the day before because it was cool/room temperature, a little on the dry side, and absorbed the taste of whatever container it had been kept in. Hopefully I'm able to stop again soon for more ribs and honey cinnamon BBQ.
Food is top grade!!!Service is quick and friendly. So finger licking good!!!!! Great assortments on menu. Great prices. Yummmm