Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill
Downtown / Grove Arcade, Asheville
Restaurant in Asheville, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Casual, lively, useful for groups, Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill works when downtown Asheville calls for a relaxed meal with more personality than standard barbecue. Expect Hawaiian-influenced Texas BBQ, casual dress, walk-in-friendly access, a roughly $30-per-person spend, with extra attention after its 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives feature.
About Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill
Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill in Asheville is a casual option for Hawaiian-influenced Texas BBQ & Grill. The basics are direct: casual dress, a price of $30 per person, hours of 12 pm – 8 pm on Monday and Thursday through Sunday, with Tuesday and Wednesday closed.
The appeal is the crossover between Texas barbecue and Hawaiian-influenced grill flavors. Signature dishes include Texas-style brisket, a house-made spam appetizer, fried St. Louis ribs, Sue’s Huli Chicken Bowl, a poke bowl, street tacos. That gives diners a clear sense of the concept without needing to assume a broader menu format beyond what is confirmed.
Pick it for casual barbecue, not a formal night out
The right expectation is casual. Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill is better framed as an easy barbecue-and-grill meal than as a formal special-occasion restaurant. The dress code is casual, the $30-per-person price point supports that low-ceremony positioning.
A useful ordering approach is to sample across the dishes that define the restaurant’s Hawaiian-influenced Texas BBQ identity. Texas-style brisket and fried St. Louis ribs cover the smokehouse side, while Sue’s Huli Chicken Bowl, the poke bowl, street tacos, the house-made spam appetizer show the broader grill influence.
Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill is listed as a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Restaurant in 2026. That is a recognition point, but the stronger reason to choose it is simpler: it offers a casual Asheville meal built around a specific barbecue-and-grill point of view.
Plan around the basics
Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill is in Asheville. Hours are Monday from 12 pm – 8 pm, Thursday through Sunday from 12 pm – 8 pm, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Use it as an Asheville barbecue-and-grill stop
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Planning details
- Location
- 1 Page Ave Suite 150
- Website
- hulisuesbbq.com
- Phone
- 828-505-0397
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, lively island-inspired barbecue spot with a bustling dining room, friendly staff, upbeat energy and a relaxed "dine on island time" feel in a historic arcade setting.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Texas-style brisket
- House-made spam appetizer
- Fried St. Louis ribs
- Sue's Huli Chicken Bowl
- Poke bowl
- Street tacos
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill?
Go casual. Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill in Asheville has a casual dress code and a price of $30 per person, so everyday clothing fits the setting.
What should I order at Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill?
Plan around the confirmed Hawaiian-influenced Texas BBQ & Grill dishes, including Texas-style brisket, fried St. Louis ribs, Sue’s Huli Chicken Bowl, a poke bowl, street tacos, the house-made spam appetizer.
What are alternatives to Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill in Asheville?
If you want something more formal or quieter than a casual $30 barbecue-and-grill meal, look at other Asheville dining options. Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill is the better fit when you specifically want Hawaiian-influenced Texas BBQ & Grill.
Is Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill worth the price?
It can be, if you want casual Hawaiian-influenced Texas BBQ & Grill in Asheville at $30 per person. The 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives feature adds a recognition point, but the value depends on whether the barbecue-and-grill format matches what you want.
Is Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill good for a special occasion?
It is best suited to a casual occasion. The dress code is casual, the price is $30 per person, the confirmed cuisine is Hawaiian-influenced Texas BBQ & Grill, so it fits relaxed celebrations more naturally than formal plans.
