Chimney Rock Smokehouse

06/23/2026

Thank you. ❤️
👉 Vote here:

https://blueridgenow.gannettcontests.com/2026-Best-of-Blue-Ridge-Communitys-Choice-Awards/

We're incredibly grateful for the support we've received over the years and especially throughout the challenges of the past year.

Being nominated in so many categories for the 2026 Best of Blue Ridge Awards is an honor we don't take lightly. Whether you've visited us once, joined us every week, attended a show, hired us to cater an event, shared a post, or simply told a friend about us, thank you.

We're proud of what we've built, but we couldn't have done it without all of you.

Voting is open through June 30 and you can vote daily.

Your support truly means the world to us.

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

🇺🇸⚽ USA WATCH PARTY + LIVE MUSIC! 🎶

The road to the FIFA World Cup starts here, and we’re cheering on Team USA the only way we know how — with great food, cold drinks, and a packed house!

🇺🇸 USA Watch Party
⚽ Go Team USA!
🕒 Kickoff at 3:00 PM

Then stick around because the party is just getting started…

🎺 FUNKLE LIVE at 6:00 PM 🎷

If you’ve never seen Funkle, you’re in for a treat. This high-energy band brings the perfect mix of funk, soul, rock, and party vibes that will have you singing, dancing, and staying long after the final whistle.

🍖 Award-winning BBQ
🍺 Cold beer & cocktails
⚽ World Cup action
🎶 Live music from Funkle

Bring your friends, wear your red, white & blue, and let’s make some noise for Team USA!

📍 Chimney Rock Smokehouse
🇺🇸 USA at 3 PM
🎺 Funkle at 6 PM

06/17/2026

🎉 We’re Feeling the Love, Chimney Rock & Lake Lure! 🎉

When the nominations opened for the 2026 Best of Blue Ridge Community’s Choice Awards, we were hopeful we might earn a nomination for Best BBQ. We never imagined we'd be honored with nominations in 10 different categories!

❤️ Chimney Rock Smokehouse has been nominated for:

🏆 Best All-Around Restaurant
🏆 Best BBQ
🏆 Best Catering Company
🏆 Best Curbside Pickup
🏆 Best Dessert
🏆 Best Diner (not exactly sure how that happened, but we'll take it! 😆)
🏆 Best Employer (1–100 Employees)
🏆 Best Locally Owned Business
🏆 Best Place to Work
🏆 Top Employers

We're also proud to see so many of our fellow local businesses representing Chimney Rock and Lake Lure:

☕ Coffee on the Rocks and Riverwatch Coffee – Best Local Coffee Shop
🏨 Chimney Rock Inn – Best Hotel
🍔 Riverwatch Bar & Grill – Best Burgers
🧘 Lake Lure Yoga – Best Yoga Studio
🍷 Burntshirt Vineyards – Best Winery
🍕 Lastrada at Lake Lure - Best Italian

What an incredible showing for our small mountain community. After everything we've been through together, it's amazing to see Chimney Rock and Lake Lure represented so well.

👉 Vote here:
https://blueridgenow.gannettcontests.com/2026-Best-of-Blue-Ridge-Communitys-Choice-Awards/

🗳️ Voting is open through June 30, and you can vote once every day.

Whether you've stopped in for barbecue, attended live music, catered an event with us, worked alongside us, or simply supported local businesses in our community, thank you. Your support means more than you know.

❤️ From all of us at Chimney Rock Smokehouse, thank you for helping us rebuild, grow, and continue doing what we love.

Check it out now!

06/13/2026

🔥 NOW HIRING COOKS & DISHWASHERS 🔥

The truth is... people keep showing up, and we need more great people behind the scenes making it all happen.

At Chimney Rock Smokehouse, we're looking for dependable team members who take pride in their work and want to be part of a growing restaurant.

What we offer:
✅ Top Pay
✅ Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
✅ Advancement Opportunities
✅ Bonus Opportunities
✅ Flexible Scheduling
✅ Employee Discounts

Whether you're an experienced cook or just someone who works hard and shows up ready to go, we'd love to talk with you.

📩 Message us on Facebook
📧 [email protected]
📱 Text 321-266-6746

Come help us serve great food, work with great people, and build something special right here in Chimney Rock.

06/09/2026

🎷 NEW EVENT ADDED! 🎷

We've added another great night of live music to our June lineup!

Join us on Friday, June 26 at 6PM as Industrial Coffee Pot Jazz Band brings their unique blend of jazz and groove to The Smokehouse.

Whether you're winding down the work week with friends, enjoying some slow-smoked BBQ, or sipping on a cold beer, this is the perfect way to spend a summer evening in Chimney Rock.

This month is heating up!