Stopped into Hogwood BBQ in Franklin for dinner after a long, exhausting day and it absolutely hit…read morethe spot. I went with the Hogwood Sampler which comes with chicken, sausage, ribs, brisket, and pulled pork, plus mac-n-cheese on the side. All in it was $27.89 plus tax, which feels like pretty fair market value for the amount and quality of food you're getting. The food itself was incredible. Way too many barbecue places lean way too hard on sauce to do the heavy lifting. That is not the case here. Every single meat had deep, legit smoky flavor on its own and honestly didn't even need sauce. That said, the sauces were also excellent. The Alabama white paired perfectly with the chicken, and the spicy tomato-based red sauce had a great kick without overpowering anything. Drink selection was another pleasant surprise. They've got Coke products and Tractor Organic Beverages. I mixed their unsweet tea with the Tractor mango and made myself a mango tea that worked way better than it had any right to. If I had to nitpick, the side selection is a little limited for my personal taste. I'm always hoping for fries or hush puppies, though to be fair that's not uncommon for BBQ joints around here. I also ran into a sticky spot on the table that clearly hadn't been fully wiped down from a previous guest. That said, the food was good enough that it still lands as a five-star experience for me. Hogwood BBQ is an excellent choice if you're looking for seriously good barbecue in Franklin.

Wanted to love. Hoped I'd love it. I didn't love it. Actually, I didn't even like it…read more Went in hungry around 2:00. It's a counter service joint; you walk up, order, and then someone runs the food to your table. First off, they asked for a point of service tip; that bugs me when I'm ordering my own food at the counter and fetching my own drinks. The menu is fairly standard for a southern BBA joint; brisket, pulled pork, ribs, turkey, chicken. I am generally suspicious of any place that offers chopped brisket. Brisket is meant to be sliced and enjoyed as a slab of meat, not as a pile of hash. So, the chopped brisket sandwich was out for me. I asked if the brisket platter would be served as slices, and they assured me it was, so I ordered brisket with two sides. They recommended the beans and the Mac 'n cheese, so that's what I went with. They also asked me if I wanted the meat lean, marbled, or half and half; I took that as a good sign, and asked for marbled. They food came out in about 5 mins; just enough time for me to head to the soda fountain and fill my own cup. Maybe they should tip me? On the plus side, the portions were pretty large. I'm guessing that the served at least 6-8 ounces of brisket, and the individual sides were pretty large as well. On the other hand, whoever sliced the brisket simply didn't know what they were doing. They sliced it WITH the grain, producing slices full of stringy meat. Stringy meat that was hard to cut with the plastic cutlery provided. I find it hard to believe that anyone who regularly serves BBQ brisket doesn't know to cut the meat against the grain. The meat appeared to feature a nice bark; however, on further exploration, a) the bark was so tough that it couldn't be cut as all with the plastic cutlery, and b) when I tore into it with my fingers and ate a piece, it had no taste. Not even a basic Texas salt and pepper rub could be detected. A large portion of tasteless, poorly cut meat does no one any favors. The beans were a little underdone; IMHO, that's far better than mushy, overcooked beans. However, they, too, had no flavor. No spice, nada. The mac and cheese was shells in a white cheese sauce. Strike 3; zero flavor for the sauce. I don't know how you can make cheese sauce without flavor, but they managed to do so. I have never, ever thrown as much food away at a a BBQ joint than I did today. What a shame. Not recommended, not even a little bit. Try Martin's or Edley's; if you prefer a chain, Mission BBQ will do you much better than Hogwood.

Food was top notch and service was friendly and fast Had the brisket meatloaf, it's my favorite…read more Ask for Ashley.

We visited this family ran Tex Mex Fusion BBQ place for a Saturday lunch and it was Very Good. This…read moreis a small place tucked away in the heart of Brentwood and you might drive by it if you aren't looking for it. It's been there for years and it's been consistently good from my experiences there. They have a full bar and it gives me a Saloon type ambiance. The staff are friendly with good service and the food comes out quickly. They serve Apps, BBQ plates and Sandwiches, sides, Wings, Salads, Burgers, Tacos, Chicken Tenders, Stuffed Potatoes, Dessert and Kid's menu. Tex Mex items are Jambalaya, Tamales and Quesadilla. We got the sampler platter which has Brisket, Babyback Ribs, Pulled Pork, 2 Wings, 2 Diablos, 2 pieces of Toast and 3 Sides. This is enough for 2 people to share. We also got 1/2 order of the Legendary Nachos. The highlights for us are The Pulled Pork, is so Moist & Smokey and The Ribs are fall off the bone and tasty. The BBQ Beans and Mac & Cheese were also very good. It's worth checking out my friends.

Visited Edley's in Nolensville on a Monday night with my husband and three young kids. I've been to…read moreall of the Edley's locations around Nashville, but this one is by far the best for families, mostly because of the outdoor play area. Parking was super easy, and the woman at the counter was friendly and helpful. The bathrooms were clean, and the restaurant itself is spacious with plenty of tables and room to spread out, which is always appreciated when dining with little kids. My kids played outside while we waited for our food, but the food came out quickly. The kids' meals are some of the best values in town. One tip: the bun on the kids' cheeseburger is huge compared to the patty. I asked if they could add an extra patty, and they did for just $1. After removing some of the bun, it made for a much better burger and still kept the meal incredibly affordable. The spicy chicken tacos are also some of the best tacos in town. Our family of five ate for about $50. We usually buy Edley's gift cards at Costco, so our actual cost was closer to $40. It's refreshing to have a restaurant in Nashville that truly welcomes families while still serving great food. Highly recommend for anyone dining with kids.

Good sauce but rib meat was kind of tough and not fully flavored. The brisket was good but a bit…read moredry. The corn casserole was very tasty

I used to eat here often when I lived in this neighborhood, so it was nice to come back in with my…read morebook club members. It was lively the night we dined. It was a little hard to hear each other, so maybe not the best spot when you want to have conversations with a larger group. The interior gives local bar/pub vibes with all the wood. Everyone enjoyed their meals. There's free parking in the complex. Loved: service, chicken salad (colorful & filling)

55 South nails it every time! With a great menu full of Southern comfort food classics, and top…read morenotch service, this place is one of my favorite spots for lunch in this neighborhood! The Gumbo, Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwich, and Philly Cheesesteak are all delicious, with huge portion sizes.

Great dinner with the fam - walked right up to the counter to order. The staff were all very…read morehelpful and friendly. They were out of chicken by the time we got there but the brisket was great. Had beans and broccoli salad and mac and cheese for sides - everything was really good. Two of us split a brisket platter and one of us had a brisket sandwich. We'll be back next time we're in town! Plenty of seating, outdoor seating was available but it was a little chilly. Convenient parking lot next to the restaurant was a bonus!

Being in the South on vacation, I KNEW I needed to get some good barbecue. I heard great things…read moreabout Martins and the hype was definitely well worth it. We got a sampler that fed up to 10-ish people that had ribs, turkey, brisket, and a few other meats. We got the Mac n cheese, baked beans, and fries for sides and EVERYTHING was delicious and so authentic. The meat was smoky, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone tender. The Mac n cheese was also a highlight. I do wish the barbecue sauces on the table were thicker, but that's a small thing I can overlook. Service was absolutely great and quick. We barely waited for food and customer service was great. We got to sit outside and bask in the heat and it was a whole vibe. Would absolutely recommend and come back.

The worst BBQ I've ever had! The staff was friendly and accommodating, but the restaurant and food…read morewere terrible. We arrived when they opened, sat down, and found the table wasn't clean. We switched spots. As we started eating, I noticed I was stuck to the back of the booth and seat. Old BBQ sauce was all over the booth, and I could literally stick napkins on it and it would stick! Yuck! I sat in that booth. For the food, I ordered the tuck special with brisket. The brisket was all fat, no meat at all. The burnt ends were also fatty and not burnt at all. I'm giving it one star because my toddler liked his chicken wings, but overall, I was disgusted by the cleanliness of the restaurant and the food. I wouldn't recommend it.

Located in The Factory is a BBQ joint with a comprehensive menu. It's just slightly overpriced in…read moremy opinion, but I appreciated the wide variety of menu options. What we ordered: -Burnt Ends: Served atop grits, alongside cornbread, and a side of your choice. We got the banana pudding, and it was incredible- definitely some of the best I've ever had. -Basket of Fries: I asked for a side, but it was rung up as a basket. It was way more than I wanted. I didn't realize this until after we paid, and didn't want to reverse it over a $2 difference. Fries were good, though. -Southern Salad with pulled chicken: Croutons were not great for being advertised as homemade. This salad was okay, nothing spectacular. Not a lot of bacon either. All in all, this place was good but nothing extraordinary. They charge for a water cup, which is kinda ridiculous, but I also like that it de-incentivizes using single-use materials. Luckily, I bring a water bottle with me almost everywhere, so we were able to refill it.

First time in Nashville and we were recommended to try this spot out for some good southern BBQ and…read morehospitality... and let me tell you, Martin's did NOT disappoint! My husband and I came here excited to try some authentic Tennessee BBQ and everything was honestly so good. I got the brisket with baked beans and mac & cheese, while my husband got the chicken with green beans and baked beans. First off... the brisket was SO tender and juicy. It paired perfectly with the BBQ sauce and those baked beans? OH MY GOD. The baked beans were seriously the star of the meal for me.. sweet, smoky, flavorful, and completely addicting. I could've eaten a whole bowl by myself The mac & cheese was also creamy and delicious, just solid comfort food all around. My husband loved his chicken too. Super juicy, flavorful, and not dry at all which is always a win with BBQ chicken. I also tried the Tennessee Sour and let me just say... they do not play around with drinks out here It was really good, but one more and I probably would've been done for the night lol. The hospitality here was amazing. Everyone was so kind, welcoming, and helpful which made the experience even better. Definitely a spot we'd come back to anytime we're in Nashville again. Thank you for such a great first BBQ experience in Tennessee! :)

Food We waited in line to eat here because of of the…read morereputation it has. Our order was brisket platter with a hoecake and hush puppies and a 4 bone platter with green beans and hoecake. What a disappointment!!!! Brisket was moist but had no flavor, the hoe cakes were bland, the hush puppies were dry. The rib were good as long as you put sauce on them . We also got pecan pie and fudge pie. The pecan was ok, but the fudge pie was gritty and pastie. We also got a root beer which was flat. We asked the guy who brought our food if we could get it replaced and he just stood there like he didn't understand. Then said I don't know and walked away. Terrible experience. So sad.

Good BBQ spot with a fun vibe and solid food. The ribs were tender and flavorful -- definitely the…read morehighlight. Brisket was a bit dry but had a nice crust and flavor. Pulled pork was tasty, especially with their BBQ sauces. Loved the hot bbq sauce (nice kick!) and the regular bbq sauce was super flavorful. Big fan of the free pickled onions, jalapeños, and pickles. Mac n cheese is a must every time. The baked beans and potato salad were just okay, could use more flavor. Awesome outdoor covered seating with big TVs -- perfect for watching football in the fall. Would definitely come back!

We went to Bringles for a light lunch and I can't wait to come back for a full meal, the pulled bbq…read morenachos were so simple but so delicious! The flavor was awesome. I also loved the Mac & cheese- we put salt and pepper on it and it made it perfect. They have so many things that I am excited to try, and hopefully to come back in the warmer weather to hang out outside!