Haywood Smokehouse is a barbecue restaurant in Franklin, North Carolina, specializing in Texas-style, slow-smoked meats, beef brisket, pork barbecue, ribs, chicken, turkey and smoked sausage. Located on Macon Center Drive, Haywood Smokehouse serves lunch and dinner in a casual, family-friendly setting, with dine-in service, takeout and catering available.
The restaurant prepares its barbecue using traditional low-and-slow smoking methods over real hickory wood. Meats are dry-rubbed and served without sauce, allowing guests to choose from a selection of house-made barbecue sauces. Options range from traditional sweet and spicy tomato-based sauces to Eastern Carolina vinegar sauce, Carolina mustard sauces and specialty flavors such as Strawberry Chipotle.
Barbecue platters feature sliced beef brisket, chopped pork, smoked chicken, turkey, Andouille sausage and dry-rubbed ribs, served with Southern-style sides and Texas toast. Two-meat and three-meat combination platters are available for guests who want to sample several barbecue specialties. Side dishes include burnt-end baked beans, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, green beans, creamy coleslaw, potato salad, French fries and onion rings.
The sandwich menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, sliced brisket sandwiches, the Texas Melt with brisket and grilled vegetables, and the Fine Swine with pork, provolone cheese and collard greens. Franklin-specific offerings include Cuban sandwiches made with smoked pork, the Cowboy Cuban with pork and brisket, a smoked sirloin French Dip, and a loaded Smokehouse Potato topped with smoked meat and cheese.
Additional menu choices include smoked chicken wings on select days, barbecue quesadillas, Brunswick stew and salads topped with smoked pork, chicken or turkey. Homemade desserts include banana pudding, seasonal fruit cobbler, pecan pie and brownie sundaes.
Haywood Smokehouse’s Franklin location also features a full bar serving beer, wine, cocktails and mocktails, including regional craft beer selections. Families can choose from smaller-portion meals and children’s menu options.
For gatherings and special occasions, Haywood Smokehouse offers barbecue catering and bulk takeout, including smoked meats by the pound, whole briskets, ribs, large portions of side dishes and desserts. These options are suitable for family gatherings, business events, celebrations and other group meals.
Whether you’re looking for barbecue in Franklin, smoked beef brisket, pulled pork, ribs, smoked chicken wings, Southern comfort food, a barbecue restaurant with a full bar, or catering for a group, Haywood Smokehouse offers a varied selection of hickory-smoked meats and traditional barbecue favorites.
