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    Bare Bones Butcher

    4.7 (126 reviews)
    ModerateGrocery, Butcher
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    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Cheeseburger with fried potatoes
    Heather F.

    Burgers are not my favorite food, but when someone says a burger is a must-try, I can't resist giving it a try. The space itself is comfortable and has items available for purchase, including cuts of meat. You can order at the far counter, and there are a few places to sit inside and more outside. Love: tallow fried potatoes (would come just for this; crispy with dipping sauce); service (helpful, kind) Like: cheeseburger (seasoned very well; can be shared; meaty)

    Meatball sub
    Abigal S.

    Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. We've heard amazing things and couldn't wait to check it out ourselves. Their kitchen hours are 11-3 so it was incredibly busy! Food was amazing, fresh and the meat was incredible. Would highly recommend! Everyone was so kind and helpful with ordering and providing suggestions. We even left with blueberry breakfast sausage to try at home.

    Two cheeseburgers one with a side of beef fat fried potatoes and the other with beef chili.
    Jenny S.

    One of my favorite cheeseburgers in town! HIGHLY recommend! The indoor space is pretty small, but they have a great patio! The service was also pretty quick. They also sell high quality meat that you can take home and cook yourself! PLUS, it's right next door to Harding House Brewery, which has a great vibe and so many good beers on tap! Burgers and beer on a patio? It doesn't get much better than that! What I ordered: -Two cheeseburgers one with a side of beef fat fried potatoes and the other with beef chili Parking: Free street parking- wasn't too hard to get a spot when we went!

    Cheeseburger
    Amanda C.

    I have been meaning to try this place ever since I moved to West Nashville, and finally got the opportunity to! I will say the hours are super tough for me, as the only day of really be able to go would be Saturday since they are only open to get sandwiches during lunch hours. When we went, it was absolutely packed in there on a Saturday during lunchtime which was great to see and honestly didn't surprise me! Since it was so packed, we decided to get our food to go since there isn't a huge area to sit. I will say that although it was pouring when we went, there are typically tables outside where you can enjoy your meal! I heard so much about their cheeseburger so of course I had to try that and the duck fat fries which I've also heard wonderful things about. It took about fifteen minutes for us to get our food. The cheeseburger was one of the best burgers in Nashville. The two beef patties were so tasty, and I love the American cheese slices they put along with the pickles, Duke's mayo, and mustard. The combination of all of those flavors went so well. I'm also a huge fan of the bun they used as well. The duck fat fries were unlike anything I've ever had before. They were tasty, crispy, and went so well with the garlic mayo sauce they give you. I can't believe this was my first time trying this place, but I'll definitely be back! I'm also looking forward to trying their meats!

    Beef tallow potatoes
    Alex K.

    Got the cheeseburger, beef tallow potatoes and the BBBLT to go for lunch and it was incredible! I was able to call in my order and it was ready in 8 minutes. The burger was cooked to perfection and the potatoes were some of the best I've ever had! What a great spot for a tasty lunch! Highly recommend!

    Beef fat fried potatoes
    Jennifer H.

    Really great quick stop for lunch. Sandwiches are pretty large and reasonably priced. I ordered the chicky bacon ranch and it was delicious! Lots of chicken and bacon coated in ranch - It was maybe a little less flavorful than I thought it would be although still tasty. Also tried the beef fat fried potatoes which were very crispy and yummy. Overall a great stop that I highly recommend. Haven't tried their butcher shop but looking forward to it at some point!

    Thai ribs
    Craig T.

    Amazing butcher that serves incredible sandwiches. Would highly recommend a visit for lunchtime. The meatball sandwich is the best thing I've tried here, but everything has been great including the Cubano and fried potatoes.

    Burger
    Suzi ..

    This is such a gem of a place in the Nations. In addition to being a full service deli counter butcher, they offer a lunch menu with what many call the best burger in Nashville. It's very fresh and flavorful. You can tell the meat is ground in house. I also really love their meatball sub which comes with garlic aioli, giardiniera, provolone, served on a great crusty bread. The staff are very helpful and seem passionate about their work. The place is clean and well organized too. You can grab some unique grocery items like beef tallow too. We are happy to be repeat customers here.

    Cheeseburger

    One of the best burgers in the city. They keep it simple - the answer is in the meat, grinded fresh.

    Allara U.

    Bare Bones does not disappoint. The meatball sandwich was just as amazing as I remembered. There's outdoor seating but not a ton indoors, so keep that (and the weather forecast!) in mind if you're hoping to eat there. A must-visit if you're in the area and are a sandwich lover.

    Beef poboy
    Amanda B.

    Stopped by for lunch when my family was in town. Greeted the moment we walked in! The menu is well displayed, it's small (so not overwhelming), but has good variety. It's a great set up inside, and everything in the counter/on the shelves was nicely presented. I tried the meatball sub, my dad got the pastrami sandwich, and my brother did the beef po boy - we all loved our choices. The beef on the po boy was a crowd favorite for all of us - it was so tender and well seasoned! The bread used on all sandwiches was great as well! Great lunch spot, and local butcher!

    Fried bologna with pimento cheese on sourdough.
    Michelle N.

    Bread, 5 stars. Potatoes, 5 stars. Excellent sammich experience. Drinks are beer, then nothing with ice, FYI. Can drinks, glass bottle Coke, or water with no ice. Seating inside very limited. 3 Picnic tables outside and more space if the restaurant next door isn't busy. Parking is limited. Will go back for the burger, as that is what everyone was raving about but the potatoes alone are worth the visit. Just be ready for trendy Nations seating and parking, y'all.

    Cuban sandwich with tallow fried potatoes

    A butcher shop with beautiful meats in the case. They have an area with windows where you can see workers cutting the meat. The person taking the order was personable and answered any questions about the menu. I got a Cuban & an order of the beef tallow potatoes. The Cuban was one of the best I've ever had. Everything from the meats, cheese, pickles & bread were amazing. The beef tallow fries were excellent. I can't wait to go back to try other sandwiches on the menu.

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    Hand cut prime dry aged ribeye for our special dinner! It was fantastic! Plus a hand cut prime filet. Everyone was happy!

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    Puffer who works in the back is incredibly handsome. Good meats too and bread too and

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    Bare Bones Butcher has been closed the last two days, Sat Jan 18 and Sun the 19th. No sign on door. Does anyone know what has happened?

    There was a sign by the bar last wkend that they'd be closed for annual employee vacation time for a week, Monday, Jan 13 - Monday, Jan 20.

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