I was visiting Nashville and visiting a bbq restaurant was a must for my trip. I read through reviews on multiple locations and decided to give Jack's a try- I am so glad I did! Immediately upon entering the restaurant we were greeted by the smell of delicious, smoky bbq. My boyfriend and I both opted for the Texas Beef Brisket sandwiches, I had the regular and he had the jumbo. The gentleman helping us was kind enough to trim off some of the fat for me (don't judge, I just don't like fatty meat). We also ordered sides of potato salad, mac and cheese, and pickles. The brisket was so tender and had a delicious, smoky flavor. We tried a variety of sauces, which are kept warm, the XXX-911 was addictive! It was a combo of the Texas and Tennessee sauces with a kick of spice- the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I'm not usually a sauce person, but I was dipping everything in it (including my pickles!). I was tempted to buy a bottle to take home, but I was worried about it breaking in my suitcase. My boyfriend enjoyed the potato salad and the mac and cheese was good- nothing special. The star was definitely the brisket, as it should be. I'd recommend this spot, between the flavor and the price you really can't beat it. read more

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We were in Nashville and found this joint in downtown Nashville. The bbq was good and the brisket was better. The portions were large. I would visit this place again. read more

This place was cool. I got the three meats plate, the seasoning on the ribs and brisket was good, I didn't feel my sausage was cooked properly and my sides were not good... I still would recommend to try it but I heard good thoughts from other people in my group read more

Jacks Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Got the Texas Brisket Sandwhich and it's not even close, there was no smoky flavor characterized by brisket. It tasted more like pot roast cause it didn't even have a flavor, just need some carrots and tators and it'll be good. I got the mac and cheese and it tastes like KFC's, for the price it's not worth it. I will say that for the quality and price of the sandwhich, it's okay. But it ain't Texan. Dallas Texan P.S. you bring dishonor on Texas and dishonor on your family. read more

"They used to have some good ribs back in the day, but when I visited on Monday, 4-21-24, I stopped in and truthfully, it's overdue for a remodeling job. The BBQ ribs were overcooked to the point where the bones turned into mush. It was like eating boneless ribs that had been boiled for 12 hours and then wrapped up in foil for a smoky flavor. I ended up throwing most of it away. By the way, I bought a slab for around $36. I assume this place has been bought out and new owners have it. I don't remember the ribs being in such bad shape." read more

Ordered brisket and chicken with sweet potato for sides. There was the potential for this to be super fire. But both meats were horrifically dry, the chicken lacking salt as well so pieces of the brisket were seasoned well, others needed salt as well. The sweet potatoes were very yummy. And customer service was awesome, super friendly! I would eat here again in hopes that the meats would be juicy read more

Food is good service good if your close by I recommend it. The food is already prepared no wait read more

Jacks Bar-B-Que - Pork ribs collard greens and candy yams with toast - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Yummy!! Is the first thought that comes to mind!! Found this place on a whim driving through Nashville. It smelled amazing outside, all that smoke aroma! The staff was friendly and greeted us upon entering. Me being indecisive went with the 3 meat combo which was turkey, brisket and sausage. My sides were potato salad and corn. But only because I couldn't decide with all the side dish choices! The turkey and brisket were soft and moist. Really didn't need any of the many choices of sauce but I did anyway. The sausage had a good flavor too and not spicy. The potato salad was average, the corn was tasty. I would've preferred more butter in the Texas toast but it was still good soft and fresh. It was a little pricey but well worth it and average for a really good and authentic bbq place. Definitely recommend this place to everyone! Can't wait to try the one in Charlotte!! read more

Jacks Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I been in this establishment maybe three or four times and I ordered a meal from there and I was not happy about my food being served to me with a stale, leftover, refrigerated taste.. the ribs were old and dry tasting and the Mac and Cheese was not cheesy and good, greens straight out the old can not seasoning the corn bread hard dry and nasty taste.. just straight meal and water.. chicken still bloody under cooked bones.. sausage old and not good.. hire new cooks that knows how to cook fresh meat and vegetables that guy with the dread locks is serving old food that's been sitting there for over 15hrs he never smile and never friendly.. always have a mean look on his face and gives you attitude.. please temp your hot line food and exchange the food that's been sitting for hours.. I work in the food industry and I know how foods need to be prepared and cooked.. I've spent a lot of money in this place and each time I visit still no positive change.. I always get my food to go and whenever I make it home to eat it, I'm disappointed.. that pie that I bought was soggy and not worth eating also it supposed to be chess pie.. it tastes like eggs with sugar not fulfilling at at all.. a score 10 out of 10, I give you a 5.. thanks and please do better.. the state health department wouldn't be pleased with this.. and also the head Owners of this company.. have a great day.. read more

Restaurant was wonderful. Food was delicious from meats to sides. The employees were wonderful. So good service. The Ambiance is a home town feeling read more

Craving some Nashville BBQ, we swung through this place's drive thru after finding promising reviews. We ordered brisket BBQ, corn bread, green beans, baked beans, and macaroni and cheese. We paid, they gave us our food, and sent us on our way. However, I'm glad we didn't drive off without checking for utensils in our bag. Cons: We weren't given utensils. Once we asked for them, they gave it to us AND two single serving bags of BBQ sauce. They didn't give us the BBQ sauce either until now! We thought the BBQ sauce was already poured on the meat, not given to us seperately by forgetful employees. We almost completely missed out! Also, the corn bread my husband ordered was missing. My corn bread was spongy and lacked butter and/or flavor. The green beans were significantly salty. Pros: The brisket was the HIT in the car, it was very juicy, flavorful and memorable! If they didn't remember to give us their BBQ sauce, it would be different. The baked beans were also delicious with a unique flavor. In the end, would like to give this location another shot if we're in the area. Luck wasn't entirely on our side that night, but with brisket and BBQ sauce that delectable, it's too hard to resist. read more

Recently stopped in for lunch. Used to frequent more often when I worked on north side of town. It was much better a few years ago. Had a brisket platter with two sides. While the sides were acceptable the brisket was dry and not warm enough. Additionally, while I understand inflation, a lunch platter with sub-par brisket with two sides and a drink for $30 is a joke. I won't be back. Much better choices out there. Good luck in the future. Sorry to see this landmark go downhill fast. read more

While visiting from out of town, your restaurant came highly recommended. However, the truth is, I received the some of the lowest quality service imaginable. I ordered through DoorDash and upon delivery, more than half of my order (5 sandwiches and sauces) were missing. Luckily, I was only 5 minutes away so I called and arranged to pick up the rest of my order. I drove to the store on Trinity Lane, only to be presented with a cold bag of food with two sandwiches still MISSING! At this point I was so disgusted, I gave up and chalked it up to apathy and a lack of proper training and concern for the customer. read more

4 stars for convenience and speedy service. The food was fine. I had pork shoulder with Mac and cheese and beans. The cornbread could have had more flavor as well as the meat. Overall, this is a good choice for lunch if you aren't super picky or expecting superb bbq. read more

In Nashville a few days and wanted some BBQ. I really hope this place is not indicative of the BBQ in the area, the brisket and ribs were drier than the Sahara desert. I don't think I'll ever eat bbq after this place. Horrible horrible food read more

Great bbq brisket, pulled pork and pork ribs. Friendly service too. Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Got the ribs meal with mashed potato Mac & cheese was delicious. The bread was tasty too added apples So good. I do recommend this place Will definitely be back read more

This place made my visit to Nashville complete. As a Chicago native my bar was set pretty high. The service and atmosphere was GREAT, for a line that went out the door and a location right on broadway, they move quick. Everything is cut in front of you and you can see the slabs of meat being taken out of the smoker. I had the 3 meat tray with ribs, brisket and sausage. Among the best. Don't forget to try their sweet tea! read more

So I've been to the Broadway location last year and loved it. I was craving BBQ again this time around and wanted the family to try it but didn't want to wait around 20 minutes for a table as we were all starving. So we decided to go to this location instead. I was a bit disappointed this time around. I'm not sure if I came towards the end of the day and all the good bbq was out, but it didn't seem as fresh as I remembered it to be. I ordered the St Louis style ribs and it was not the "fall off the bone" type as I remembered experiencing at the Broadway location. The meat was a little tough around the edges and seemed kind of dry. It was just alright. Next time I'm in Nashville I think I'll stick to the Broadway location. read more

Jacks Bar-B-Que - St Louis style ribs combo plate - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I ordered a Rib Sandwich & Brisket sandwich thru Uber Eats. I was very tired after working 10 days @ the hospital and just wanted to go home..For the very first time ever, The Ribs were tough and dry and the Jumbo sandwich looked like a $5 meal from Burger King, not to mention the fact that it was very salty. I called to speak to the manager who told me to bring the food back to them. Okay???? what am I to do get the Ribs out of the dumpster??? Sorry Jack's can't support you or advise anyone to come there till you get your act together. I don't have $31.00 to throw away. read more

Jacks Bar-B-Que - Jumbo brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Amazing food! Stupid delicious. Every one there was super friendly. Next time I'm in the city I can promise you I will be there to eat

Food was delicious, had the smoked brisket and the chicken. Sauces are all good and the sides were good too!!

Rude drive through employee, mediocre quality food. My brisket was dry with bone of the juicy fatty bits. Taste was very good but dry. Coleslaw was disappointing as it was not super crunchy and it was a bit flat on flavor. What really got me was the service from the skinny young man. "What's your order " in a terse voice. Me - "hi how are you?" No reply. Silence. Get to the window. Window opens. I get "$19.23" or some such. I say "how are you?" No answer. Takes my card and closes the window. Comes back with receipt and card. No words. He says "what kind of sauce?" I say "I'm sorry this is my first time here what do you have?" Him - sigh "spicy, sweet, mustard based". I ask for mustard. Window closes. Window opens and he hands me my food. I start saying thank you have a great d......" window closes. What. An. A&&h@@e. read more

This place will never get another penny from me. I moved into town from out of state about 3 months ago. My son and I were looking for some authentic local bbq several weeks ago, and some locals recommended Jack's. We went to the Trinity Lane location, and had lunch. I had the brisket, and he got the pulled pork. The food was good, and the service was ok. So today we were on our way back north, and stopped at Jack's again for an early lunch (same location). The open sign was not lit, but we saw cars in the parking lot, and the schedule on the door said they open at 10:30. We tugged on the door handle, like normal, and it was still locked. We realized it was only 10:27, so we chuckled and assumed we would wait the 3 minutes for them to open. A moment later, a female employee came out of the same door, locked it behind her, threw her nose up in the air, and with a displeased look, blurted "10:30!" at us, as she walked around the side of the restaurant. We looked at each other, without saying a word, each of us knowing what the other was thinking, headed back to our vehicle, and drove away. Our first experience at Jack's was good enough that we returned for a second visit when we were back in the area. Never again! There are too many other options in Nashville to tolerate this pathetic treatment. Because of the way we were treated today, I have zero interest of ever visiting any of Jack's other locations. read more

Synopsis: Not my taste in barbecue at all. This place has a drive through. That seemed very considerate. I ordered a 2-meat combo platter with chicken and brisket. I prefer the excess fat be removed from a cut of meat prior to serving. The brisket is served with the fat still on it. It tasted funny but not necessarily bad. The chicken skin was crinkled; the chicken did fall off the bone but it was dryyy...as if it had been boiled, then baked. The cole slaw was principally some VERY course white cabbage with what tasted like sweet pickle juice. It was not good. The potato salad was neither exceptional nor exceptionally bad. It just wasn't worth the price, in my opinion. Walmart potato salad is at least on a par,if not better. The barbecue sauce wasn't really bad either. I thought it needed more citrus. The corn bread I thought was good, though it would be best served with butter. All-in-all, I was very disappointed. I really wanted a good barbecue meal. I felt this was not even close to a professional quality nor worth the price read more

Jacks Bar-B-Que - Two-meat combo with chicken and brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Love all their plates...excellent barbecue and awesome sauces! Couldn't recommend Jack's barbecue more. Staff is also very friendly.

Stopped in for lunch on the way to a sibling get together. I got the so-called Texas brisket plate. Jack clearly has never been to Texas. Barely detectible smoke ring, almost no bark, just the faintest hint of smoke - hickory, not mesquite. Taste and texture were like pot roast. The mac and cheese served that way in the South was an abomination. Kraft in a box would have been a vast improvement. Baked beans and cornbread were OK. I will drive right past on the way home. read more

Remember Brown Gravy. I tried all 5-6 BBQ sauces and picked one. None were bad. The pork shoulder and sausage were my favorite, The ribs and brisket were good also, The mashed potatoes with brown gravy, green beans, baked beans, and slaw were all standard but good. What kicked everything up was some brown gravy leaked into the pulled pork and wow it was good. I have never been a big BBQ sauce person no matter how good, So I tried the gravy on the ribs and the brisket, I have found my heaven. Doubt me try it, Get a little dip cup full of gravy and dip away. read more

I don't get the hype. Tried the pork shoulder and my husband had the brisket. He would say 3 stars. That Mac n cheese isn't made with real cheese. I thought they were supposed to know how to make that stuff in the south but I've yet to see it. The sweet potatoes were good. The slaw is a vinegar slaw. The sauce options are not great. All are hot except one. You order and get your food in styrofoam containers and eat with plastic utensils in a booth. Nothing on our do-again list. read more

10/10. This place is the cats meow. Great brisket , delicious sides , had the green beans (super flavorful) and baked beans (hot, I like it). Brisket was flavorful and moist(lol). I read a few comments about attitudes of employees. Everyone was great to me and it was perfect. Will be back and bribing people here too!!! 10/10!!!! read more

Picture this, you're on a very long road trip from Chicago to South Florida. You've been on the road for over 7 hours and the road snacks just aren't cutting it anymore. You need to eat and you're just outside of Nashville. One option is to drive into Nashville and partake of their world famous hot chicken but that is definitely going to take some time with the City traffic and long lines and you have a schedule to keep given that you are still roughly 15 hours away from your ultimate vacation destination. Another option and arguably a better option is to forgo the hot chicken and go for BBQ. So as you are driving along I-65 you spot exit 87/US 431 and right there you'll find Jack Cawthon's Bar-B-Que. Jack's was very good! The only thing I like more than Craft Beer is BBQ and this place nailed it. The first thing I notice whenever I venture out for BBQ is, do I smell smoke? If I can't, then where exactly is the food being prepared? Jack's definitely has this covered, first off you can see the wood stacks from the parking lot, you can smell, see and even taste the smoke the second you exit your car. So great start! The next thing I look for is how many items do they have on their menu? Just having tons of offerings isn't necessarily a good thing. I'd rather a place have just a few choices that are great than dozens that are mediocre at best. Jack's menu was exactly the right size. They have the staple BBQ items, Brisket, pulled pork, turkey, sausage links and ribs, along with some delicious sides (but more on the food later). Next, I like to see the looks on other patrons' faces as they are having their meal. Are they smiling and excited? Or do they look like they wish they had gone somewhere else? The folks in Jack's all looked very pleased and the dishes all looked delicious. So on to the food. Whenever I try a new spot I go straight for the brisket; it's the hardest thing to get right and the easiest to screw up. Good brisket is smoked low and slow, should be rested to lock in the moisture, have a nice smoke ring and good bark. Whatever rub is used should be enough to flavor the meat, without needing any extra sauce. In my opinion the sauce is just a compliment to the meat and not a necessity. Jack's nailed it on all levels. Juicy and delicious! We also had the pulled pork which was equally as good, mac and cheese, beans and greens. All were delicious. Finally, the staff was excellent; very friendly and informative. They made suggestions that were on point and as a great bonus for checking-in with Yelp, they gave us a free BBQ rub to take home. All in all, it was an excellent experience and I will definitely be making this stop again. read more

Jacks Bar-B-Que - Check-in bonus! Free rub!! - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This place is right on the strip, of down town Nashville the food is so great, I ordered the smoked chicken and it is so juicy and tender every bite is perfection I got the hot and spicy sauce and the sweet sauce and it's topped off great with the chicken as dipping sauce! My kids loved the food as well they give cornbread which is very sweet and yummy I loved it it tasted like sweets bread I didn't even notice it was corn bread they give 2 slices per meal the pieces of meat are big the FUTURE TIP the kids meals is basically the same size as the adult meals !!! And they are couple dollars cheaper Only difference is the box LOL and they give you maybe 1 or 2 bites less worth of the sides but it comes with the same size chicken breast as a adult meal just the sides are smaller and the drink is a kids cup so if you are hungry but not starving you should get the kids meal! LOL anywhoo, there brisket was very juicy and tender top it off with the seasoning of your choice and BAM perfection !!! Baked beans my dad got the baked beans he loved them a little too sweet for my tasting but they were good! Cole slaw my mom said was good but very creamy! BUT 9/10! read more

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Jack's has the best BBQ in all of Nashville. ive been eating here for several years and i have never been disappointed! read more

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Jack's has been on a roll lately with their brisket. The last several times I've ordered it, it's been near perfect, including today. Tender, juicy, and a nice portion that melts in your mouth. Their baked beans are some of the best in town, and the potato salad is delicious. Cornbread is always outstanding. Service today was friendly and efficient. read more

My wife, daughter, and I were in search of a local establishment for lunch outside of downtown Nashville (NFL Draft & Rock 'N' Roll Marathon weekend - and we wanted to avoid crowds). Jack's did not disappoint. I ordered the Texas Beef Brisket jumbo sandwich & my wife ordered the Smoked Chicken. We ordered a pint of mac & cheese as well as a pint of coleslaw to share. Loved the sauce options they had available for the BBQ - I went with the Tennessee sauce (vinegar base, but slightly sweet). I won't say this is the best BBQ I've ever had, but it was a solid lunch at a reasonable price. read more

Jacks Bar-B-Que - Texas Beef Brisket jumbo sandwich, coleslaw, & mac & cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

During our first trip to Nash we asked a local "where do you go for good bbq?" Jacks! So off we went to have some delicious bbq, including baby back ribs brisket baked beans vinegar coleslaw sweet potatoes and corn bread! The butcher behind the counter even pulled out of the smoker a brand new brisket and ribs which were fall off the bone. They have a variety of sauces from various states to try on all the meat. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Absolutely freakin phenomenal from the service to the food, I'm what you would call a bbq connoisseur, I'm from Kansas City and have competed and cook my own Kansas City bbq, I've had tons of Carolina bbq and we currently live in Texas so I've definitely had it. I have to say Tennessee comes in second but barely over Carolina only because I like vinegar over mustard. This place was hands down the best choice for my first Tennessee bbq experience. I definitely recommend it to anyone wanting a quick and easy delectable bite. read more

On the search for the best BBQ in Nashville, Jack's kept coming up. I had ate at the one on Broadway before I joined Yelp! a few years ago and I was with friends and wanted them to have a wonderful BBQ experience. When you enter Jack's, you go through the line, where your meat is sliced in front of you. I went with the combo which means I pick 3 meats and 2 sides. I went with ribs, brisket, and pork. I ate the ribs first as they had a good dry rub on them and a good blend of crunchy outside and juicy inside. They were of the shorter baby back variety. I followed that up with the brisket. The brisket was the best out of the meats. It was so tender and juicy, it literally fell apart. The pork wasn't as good as the ribs and brisket, but it was really good. It wasn't dry. Just wasn't as good as the brisket and ribs. I had potato salad and mac and cheese. There are several sides to choose from. The potato salad was a good mix of mayo and mustard and neither was overwhelming. The mac and cheese was better than the potato salad. Nothing extravagant about it, just good, cheesy, and homemade. What's really impressive about Jack's was the choices of sauces. 6 different types! The most unique one was the Tennessee. It was a vinegar base and I have never found another one like it. There was a Kansas City that was a sweet, smoky taste to it. It was my 2nd favorite and went better with the pork than the Tennessee. There was a Texas sweet and spicy, a tomato base with some heat. Another sauce was the XXX, which was a mix of the Tennessee and Texas, the hottest of the bunch. They also had a Carolina sauce, which was mustard base, but was a very strong mustard taste. The worst sauce of the bunch was the white sauce you have to ask for. I've just had better white sauce at other places. Sweet tea was refreshingly sweet! Based on the meats and sauce, Jack's should receive a 5. It seems like the sides needed a little more to lift Jack's up unto that 5 star range for me. read more

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Could be past its prime. Just saying the brisket cut was not the best and the turkey was dry. Cheese sauce for Mac and cheese seemed like from powdered mix. Won't be going back. $22 for one meal. read more

They have bad customer service and they are slow I asked from BQQ suse and didn't get some read more