I've been to Edley's many times over the last 2 years... I'll say that the one in East Nashville just does it better than the one in 12 South. I find the one in 12 south always tends to have brisket on the drier side. As other reviews mention, Edley's is not only a tourist spot, but it is definitely a local spot. I always get the brisket when I go. They also have a great pork sandwich, burnt ends, and solid sides. Oh, and their sweet iced tea is THE BEST. read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Brisket Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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After a long day of traveling I was in need of some yummy dinner. Just got into town for work and found this place on yelp, close to our Air BNB and it's BBQ, sounds perfect. I don't know that I had any expectations because I've never been to Tennessee, I've only really had Texas BBQ. This was pretty close to Texas. The brisket was good, sauces were excellent, Mac and cheese was quite possibly the best I've ever had. Beans were really good, more savory than sweet which I liked. Hot links were decent. If I had to give any feedback it would be portion size. My 2 sides were an additional $4 on top of the $12 sandwich. Plus $10 for the hot links. I think it's mostly just prices these days being outrageous but this was over $30 just for myself! And the Mac and cheese was so good, I want more than a shot glass of it!! All in all it was very good and I'd go back. Laid back atmosphere, we went on a Sunday night, people were there but it wasn't busy, numerous tables to choose from. Try to park on the street, not in the pay lot across the street. It was going to be $12 to park in that lot, we found a spot on the street that was free 1 hr parking. read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Brisket Sandwich, Mac and cheese and baked beans. Also pictured is the hot links appetizer. - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I recently visited Nashville for work and stumbled upon Edley's BBQ on Yelp. I was super excited to try it out, and it definitely did not disappoint! From the moment I walked in, the service was exceptional--our bartender and the entire staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I ordered the brisket platter with a side of mac and cheese and finished with their banana pudding. The brisket was unbelievably tender, melting in my mouth with each bite. Their ghost pepper BBQ sauce was the perfect addition--truly a chef's kiss! The restaurant itself was spotless, and I loved it so much that I ordered another brisket platter to go. If you're ever in Nashville, I highly recommend giving Edley's BBQ a try. Fantastic food, amazing service, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere! My apologies in advance for not getting a picture of my plate there... pictures I posted here is my second plate I ordered to-go. read more

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I was at a business event and they had Edley's Bar-B-Que. The staff that brought it was friendly and professional and I have to commend them all. They had it set up and the whole event went off with no issues from them because of their excellent team. The food was definitely enjoyable. I tried a bit of everything and it was all spot on. The proteins were all great. The sides were great, as well, and the banana pudding was a great way to end the meal. Edley's Bar-B-Que has grown significantly in the Nashville, Tennessee area since then first opened their first location back in 2011. In the twelve years since, they have expanded to nine locations, including a location in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It is easy to see why they have prospered and grown so much once you taste their food. Edley's Bar-B-Que is that good. I would definitely recommend this particular location of Edley's Bar-B-Que and I will give it (for catering, at least) five stars overall. read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Ordered a combo plate with sides that they helped confirm were dairy free. The cornbread is not, but cannot be substituted for anything else. Ask the cashier for the allergy menu! In both cases, the meats I got were best consumed when freshly served, before the fat coagulated and left them slightly dry and chewy. Dig in quickly! This is especially true for the pulled pork, which started off already on the stringy side, but had good richness and peppery flavor. The bbq sauce on the pork was too sweet for me, so had to drown it in the ghost pepper bbq sauce, which is not spicy at all, for both flavor and texture. Unfortunately, this took away from the bbq meat experience and turned it into a bbq sauce one. (3/5) The brisket also started off tender but slightly dry, other than the sinfully fatty bits on the end that pack most the flavor. The sauce tasted less sweet, whether due to combination of flavor or actual difference in sauce, but managed to avoid adding additional sauce to enjoy the seasoned brisket more. (3/5) The collard greens were fair, albeit salty. Lightly smoky meatiness offset by the fibrous but tender greens. (3/5) The baked beans were sweet for my taste but the flavor of the onion and bell peppers helped. (2.5/5) Didn't have to eat the cornbread to tell how almost inedibly dry and painfully hard it was. (1/5) Overall, I appreciate the establishment but unfortunately found the food a bit lacking. read more

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Ive lived in nashville for three years. I went to Edley's right when I moved here and then not for a while. I found myself at Edleys twice in the past week! I had a friend in town so of course had to show her the iconic bushwhacker and where else to get one than Edleys. They offer a small or large size which is very ideal! I got the burnt ends plate and my friend got the brisket Sandwhich. We both loved our meals. I didn't even realize my burnt ends came with the best cheesy grits in the world. My boyfriend got the nachos and although I didnt try any they looked amazinggg. read more

Came the Edley's while we visited Nashville. Got the smoker sampler for take out. The ordering experience was easy, simply place your order online, checkout process was easy as well. Process for pick up was quick and easy. The interior of the restaurant was typical for any bbq joint, but this had a bit of a dive bar feel as well. For the sampler we got brisket, ribs, and sausage. Best was the sausage, super juicy and flavorful. The brisket somewhat lacked in comparison. While it was not tough but definitely not the most tender of briskets that I've tried at other barbecues. Ribs were cooked well, fall off the bone and were well seasoned. Definitely get their green beans and corn bread. Both were wonderful. Finished off the meal with banana pudding which was absolutely delicious, may have been my favorite next to the sausage. Would 10/10 recommend especially if you're in the mood for some solid bbq. read more

Pulled chicken and the potato chips for nachos were my highlight...the brisket , ribs and pulled pork were all delicious, but those first 2 had me. The cornbread was too dry for my taste buds... Service was friendly, In particular Jed at the check in. Military Discount!! read more

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We indulged at a lunch date this week at the newly opened location. Best perk...limited free parking in the back! (There is a reasonable parking for a fee across the street.) I would consider this my #2 BBQ in Nashville. Pork sandwich was so good Dry rub wings were big and tasty The 1/2 rack was some of the best ribs I've had in awhile All the sides were sooooo good! Mac n cheese, tater salad and baked beans. We will be back! "Great bang for your Buck" read more

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First time coming and really wanted to try some of their food. The pulled pork sandwich was incredible. Their Mac and cheese was also really good and the fries, OMG amazing. I recommend checking it out. It's the type of place where you order and then sit down, the place is really cute and the area is really nice. read more

As you walk in, you place your food order with the dining staff at the front counter, they assign your table number, then you head over to the bar to order drinks before you settle into a dining table of your choice. There are tv monitors throughout the restaurant and seating areas around the bar, kitchen, or just off the beaten path. The noise level is average and atmosphere seemed fun and welcoming. The service was excellent and the place is well maintained. The staff work hard to keep the dining areas clean and ready for the next guest. The food was delicious!! The half rack of ribs I had were pretty good! The meat just fell off the bone!! Their cornbread and fried pickles were great! I would love to try their sampler but I don't think my husband and I can finish one on our own. They serve a lot of food!! read more

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Really good BBQ!!! I was headed downtown to another place but the line was 3 people thick and 50 feet out the door. So at the recommendation of a local friend I headed to Edley's. Boy am I happy I did! I ordered the brisket plate with Cole slaw and grits. Everything was amazing! I like my brisket moist/fatty. They served it up to perfection! Good bark on it and the meat melted in my mouth. Life doesn't get any better than that! The meat is drizzled with their house BBQ sauce and topped with 3 pickle slices. The BBQ sauce was very good. I might buy a bottle next time I'm in town and check my suitcase. The plate was served with cornbread (a little dry for my taste) and 2 sides. The Cole slaw has got to be one of the best I have ever had! It is vinegar based, not Mayo. That's just how I like it. Great tangy and fresh crispness in the bite. I actually drank the rest of the vinegar after I finished the slaw. It was THAT good! I also tried the grits. I was torn between the grits and the baked beans. OMG, the grits were amazing. So good, not too cheesy, and great flavors. I usually add Tabasco to my grits. Didn't need to add anything to these. I also grabbed a brownie cake for dessert. Boy was it rich. It was a probably 3 or 4 inch squared piece and I couldn't finish it. Defiantly good size to share. Cool atmosphere that definitely gives you the feeling of being in a barbecue joint, without the lasting scent in your clothes. Quite a few TVs around if you want to watch a game. Decent size bar as well as patio seating. It's order at the counter and they bring your food to you. Service was very friendly and one of the guys was very attentive. He was brewing new iced tea when I went for a refill and he said he would come find me when it's ready. Great service!!! And the price was pretty reasonable for great BBQ. They have multiple locations, and I am sure they all serve up the same great taste with the same great friendly service. read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Brisket Plate, Cole Slaw, and Grits - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Loved the hot chicken sandwich! The chicken had good flavoring and definitely had a kick to it. The pickles were perfect the mac and cheese was good and had a hint of nutmeg or cinnamon that made it just a little bit different. The banana pudding was a sweet little treat too. I felt like the portions were a good size for what you pay read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Hot Chicken Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Underdelivered for the price. Just didn't get that muh food for a $24 brisket plate. It was average brisket. 4//10 flavor and quality. The Frontline worker had no communication skills and looked like a thug. Excited to not come back. read more

I'm not a big fish eater but every once in a while I get surprised. The catfish tacos were on the Food Tour we took and that bite was so good we came back for dinner of more catfish tacos!! My 18 year old daughter loved them too. The sides were tasty also. I know there's lots of meat there tempting you, but TRY those catfish tacos!! read more

5 star review simply because of the ribs. The service is also very friendly here. We ordered the smoker sampler - 3 meats and 4 pint-sized sides. Don't think we necessarily should have ordered the sampler because I think we spent more than we would have liked and we didn't need that many sides. We got 2 portions of ribs and pulled pork. The ribs were out of this world. The meat was tender and juicy and fell off the bone. I had BBQ several times throughout my road trip of the south and these were my favorite. Truly so good! The pulled pork was also good. The sides I thought were just okay but the potato salad was the best of the bunch and the corn was pretty good too. The cornbread was sadly disappointing and dry. They have lots of pies and other sweets for sale by the cash register, many of them caught my eye. read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Smoker Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I've been to Edley's several times now. They put out consistently good bbq. Only meat I have not had and will try soon is the brisket. It's always sold out which apparently is an indication of how good it is. They do add brisket in the beans and they taste great. Ordered dine in at the bar. Bartender was great and kept my drinks full. Nice open air concept makes for a good down home atmosphere. I had the pork sandwich, potato salad, and baked beans. The pork was tender, not mushy, there's a huge difference. The pork has a nice flavor of smoke but not too overpowering. The beans were flavorful as well as the potato salad. Definitely will go back. Fingers crossed I get there before the brisket sales out. read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Bbq Pork Sandwich with Baked Beans and Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Stopped by to enjoy some BBQ while in the area. Ordered several items between my wife and I and the best thing I had was smoked wings Nashville style. Their tri-bbq platter had 3 different meats - sliced brisket (very fatty), pulled pork & pulled chicken. I wasn't a fan of any of it (had better pulled pork at Buccees on the way to Nashville. Their BBQ sauce at the table had a nice kick to it though so I needed to use it to try to enjoy the platter. As far as sides - Mac n cheese, baked beans, bean salad & Cole slaw were all just OK. I would not come back here as I'm sure there are better options. Their BBQ bar seemed cool if you wanted drinks and to catch a football game for what that's worth. read more

From Chicago, never had better BBQ than this! Service was top notch, Chuck helped us out so kindly.

Delicious! It's everything you could hope for in a southern BBQ joint. Everything was so tender and not over seasoned. The slaw was nice and crunchy and not gloppy. The service was great; it's a casual place but they do have a little bar next door. I ate every last crumb! read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Pork Sandwich with 2 Sides - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Edley's is a great local BBQ spot! I'd heard from several friends that this was a Nashville must-visit, and being a big barbecue fan, I was so excited to try their food. I placed an order for takeout online via DoorDash on a weeknight, and was able to swing by on my way home. The parking lot was packed, and a bit tricky to navigate. I found a spot after a few minutes, and was able to run inside and pick up my order. The interior was casual and comforting - exactly what you'd expect from a barbecue joint. It seemed like there was a wide variety of people dining in - everyone from families with kids to groups of friends sitting at the bar sipping on brews after a long day at work. There is a separate pick-up counter, which is always a plus when visiting such a popular dining destination. The staff member sitting there was so friendly - and made sure to double check the already packaged food to ensure I'd received all of my sauces and sides. I ordered a little bit of everything so we could taste as much as possible! The Nashville Hot Links were hands-down my favorite thing we tried - combining spicy, sweet, and smokey flavors for the perfect bite of BBQ. I also liked the pulled chicken, especially when topped with their "Viola Sauce." Of the sides we tried, the Baked Beans stood out, followed closely by the Green Beans. We'll definitely consider Edley's the next time we're craving barbecue - and I'm sure we'll dine in next time to get the full experience! read more

What a great place to get quality food and amazing service. We got the pulled pork sandwich, brisket tacos, and wings. Everything was flavorful and had yummy bbq sauce to accompany it. Service was above and beyond when one lovely lady was able to help me feed my baby while I was able to eat my dinner. Bless that amazing woman. read more

We did an incredible food tour with Secret Food Tours throughout East Nashville! One of our stops brought us to Edley's Bar-B-Que. we got to try the Catfish Taco and the Banana Pudding! The Catfish Taco was INCREDIBLE - my favorite entree we tried on the tour! It was perfectly crispy, delectable at every bite, and the cole slaw on top was perfectly tangy. The Banana Pudding was incredible, too. I'm personally not a big fan of banana pudding, but I found it to be perfectly sweet! It was the perfect balance of vanilla and banana flavor. And it had the perfect creamy texture! I would definitely come back in the future for both items and to try other menu items. read more

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My son and I decided to have lunch at Edley's on Woodland St. in Nashville. The service and hospitality were superior. My son had brisket and sausage with green beans and potato salad. I had ribs and brisket with beans and banana pudding. All the meat dishes were excellent as well as the sides. The banana pudding had a great texture snd was e superb. Would recommend giving Edley's a try. read more

Stopped in for a nice lunch recommeded by our lyft driver and it did not disappoint. I ordered the Beef brisket, baked beans, Mac and cheese and hot cornbread. I finished the whole plate. Need I say more? Really nice casual bar vibe and great service. read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Beef brisket, baked beans, Mac and cheese and jalepeno cornbread. - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

After I was blown away by the food at the 12 South location, I was excited to return to Edley's with my bf this trip for some good BBQ! The brisket was disappointing! It was dry, which is a huge no no. The potato salad was good though. The skillet corn was interesting with tidbits of some sort of meat? Legit crumbly cornbread. We opted for something different for dessert and got the chess pie. It was like a lemon bar without the lemon. We liked it. Slow service, and it wasn't even busy when we were there before the dinner rush. This location has a small parking lot and street parking. read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Chess pie ($3.50) - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Oh my gosh!! So good. We really enjoyed almost everything on the menu.....which we ordered! LOL. I didn't really care for the brisket because it was so fatty. I liked the ribs, links, and the burnt ends were my favorite. The macaroni and cheese was good. The brisket nachos were ok. The service was impeccable. Such great people and so helpful. read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I ordered online, drove 15 min to pick it up, and they tell me they are out! I have no problem they are out, but WHY THE ACTUAL FUCK wont you call me or text me or email me. Before i drive all the fucking way there. The "manager" is an inconsiderate brick of a human. Ok that's it, i still like your guys turkey tho, i ll def order again from the 12th ave one. read more

I've ordered Edley's to-go twice and have not been disappointed. The meats are tender and juicy, the grits casserole was surprisingly wonderful (I preferred it to the Mac n cheese), but my favorite item was the fried catfish. It's always hearty and perfectly fried, delicious tartar sauce, and well seasoned. I will continue to order from here and hopefully dine in soon! read more

Great BBQ we found in Nashville! Cool atmosphere to watch the game! Ribs were fall off the bone, and the brisket was very tender! Would definitely recommend! read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Brisket and Rib Playter - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

love love love and more love. as soon as you walk in, order at the counter. seat yourself. i sat at the bar. food came out quick! theres such a great beer selection here. also, prices are very modest. i grabbed the chicken BBQ with alabama sauce. loved it. juicy, sweet and sour. portions were huge. i grabbed a side of mac (moist + flavor), they dont make it in house anymore, but their recipe is used. also something that was unique here was the fact that i can get banana pudding as a side. this was good too. side of slaw+pickles were refreshing. read more

Food was really good.. but that banana pudding is AMAZING!!! Whenever you're in Nashville make sure you pull-up.!

I had the beef nachos. It was good albeit pretty greasy. Hostess was nice and friendly. Place was clean, good background music. My friends ordered the briskets plate. They were ok but nothing spectacular. I'd come here again if I am craving bbq. Check it out. Maybe it's for you. read more

I actually liked this place a lot, it wasn't the best bbq I've ever had but it was simple and affordable. The bartender was super friendly. The only thing I didn't love was the new building, it felt too much like a chain restaurant instead of a bbq joint. read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Pulled pork sandwich w/ potato salad and green beans - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Some things have changed at Edley's, and not for the better. Our last visits have been soured by cold food, a bar tender more interested in chatting with his friends and a dirty bathroom. In the past Edley's has been consistently really good, but here in 2025 it has not been. I hope this feedback will help management address the issues. read more

We arrived on a Friday around noon and found plenty of parking in the pay lot behind. It was easy to order at the counter then we were given a number to set on our table. We sat outside which is covered and had ceiling fans which helped keep things cool. My husband said his burnt ends were delicious and fries well seasoned. My dry rubbed smoked wings came out hot and fresh. Green beans were well seasoned. Banana pudding was very rich and sweet so I couldn't even finish the small side but it was yummy! We just had water to drink but there were plenty of choices from the bar to please anyone! read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Burnt ends and fries, smoked wings, green beans, banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Before today, I considered Edley's one of my favorite Q joints. With the Cole slaw being my all time favorite. Today, i ordered the catfish plate with Mac/cheese and Cole slaw. I was extremely disappointed. The quality control has been off my last few orders from here and that's a management issue. Anyway, back to today, the slaw was too peppery. The Mac/cheese was also too peppery and Karen-ish bland. Catfish fillets had too much breading and two pieces were undercooked. Looks like it's time to find a replacement. read more

Flew in from MN to visit a friend and we stopped at Edleys for lunch. We ordered a combo platter with sausage and brisket, catfish sandwich, turkey sandwhich, and a brisket sandwhich. Sides of choice: mac and cheese, fries, seasonal chili and banana pudding. The seasonal chili wasn't thick enough for my liking. More of a soup. My friend said the mac n cheese was fire. I think my favorite was the turkey and the sausage! Free parking out back as well. The atmosphere bar area was cool and they had plenty of beers to choose from read more

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My friends and I came here on Sunday 8/31, for my birthday dinner. I love a good Brisket, and this place did not disappoint. I will say that it was a bit odd to order first and then be seated. I was expecting to be waited on and have a waiter/waitress, but it was not a huge disappointment. They were out of regular brisket, so we had to do the Wagyu one for $4 dollars, which I would say I did not really taste a difference. I got the brisket platter with mac and cheese and the banana pudding as my sides. It was very delicious, and the banana pudding was very savory; I could have had 10 more of those little cups, but I did not. I can see why the locals say this is the best BBQ around; it definitely lives up to its name. I did not get to take pictures since we were all hungry and just excited to try the food. I do like how it was able to accommodate the group of 8 people + a baby that came along. I wish the booster seat had straps to it since we were sitting at a high top table, but it did not make or break our experience. A huge plus was that there was a changing table in both bathrooms, most places do not which is sad. read more

This was the last stop on our food tour. The staff was welcoming, friendly and offered us the Southern Banana Pudding, with a side of catfish tacos. Absolutely amazing. read more

Edley's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee