Here on a business trip and I am not from the area. I like Texas BBQ and really enjoy KC BBQ. I've had numerous occasions to eat both in their home states. However, I found this place on Yelp close to my hotel and may have found my new favorite BBQ! I truly enjoyed the slow smoked meats and the zesty TN BBQ sauce. Meats were tender and juicy, not dry or overcooked at all. Sauce was fantastic and the sides were spot on. The complimentary biscuits were even better than I was hoping. Dining area was clean and service was fast and courteous. I don't know if all TN BBQ is this good but Jim 'N Nick's was spot on tonight! I'm glad I dragged a coworker with me to also enjoy the meal and she also loved the food. Keep it up. Not sure how often I'll be in Knoxville but next time, I'll surely be back. read more

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Complimentary Biscuits - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Came with a healthy appetite to meet friends and "break bread" together. Upon entering, one orders food at a cashier station, pays and receives an order number to place on a table, finds a table and ten fills one's drink from a soda/tea/water station. Within a few minutes, orders began arriving. Every order did arrive correctly - hot food hot and cold food cold. My soup (brisket chili) and salad (fresh, crisp) tasted quite good although the soup seemed a bit spicer than expected. I would recommend it though I've tasted similar bbq elsewhere. The restaurant is clean, the dining room open, and the servers efficient. There's a large, covered outdoor area, and the business does offer a quality catering service. read more

Phenomenal experience at Jim n Nick's BBQ! From start to finish, everything was perfect. The complimentary cheese muffins were such a delicious surprise--warm, cheesy, and absolutely addictive. We kicked things off with the deviled eggs, and they were packed with flavor. For our main meal, we had the 3-meat platter with jalapeño cheddar sausage, turkey, and Carolina pork (vinegar style). Every meat was cooked perfectly and full of incredible flavor. The collard greens were seasoned just right, and the mac n cheese was creamy, cheesy comfort in a bowl. The atmosphere was amazing and the staff was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Jim n Nick's BBQ is a must-visit if you want fabulous food and an unforgettable dining experience! read more

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Ate here recently with a friend. We both selected the pork plate with 2 sides. The pork was a little fatty, but I really enjoyed my sides, Mac & cheese and baked beans. Prob my fave thing were the cheddar biscuits! read more

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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First time trying Jim 'N Nick's. Overall the food was delicious! Fast service and the staff were attentive and friendly!! read more

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I had seen this place several times and noticed it always had a good crowd. I was in the area again and decided to give them a try. Both of us had a smoked turkey sandwich and a side. Wonderful flavor!! The turkey was moist and flavorful and the smoke was just enough to give it a boost and not so much as to overwhelm the bird. I had collards as a side and it was true southern tradition. I also used the Carolina mustard sauce and was very pleased with it as well. Service was wonderful and just complimented an overall very positive experience. read more

I have eaten here and take out. Take-out is very easy and the line moves almost as fast at Chick Fil A. Sweet tea is always good and fresh and BBQ Chicken was cooked perfect. I love the outside patio area when the weather is nice. TVs available and caught a Tennessee baseball game last week. Brisket and brisket chili is excellent. Warm corn muffins to the table as you wait on food. But food never takes much time here. The only reason I didn't do 5 starts is I am just not a big fan of their sauce. The original is OK. Just not the style I prefer. However, the meats are great. Some days I order takeout and take home and use my favorite BBQ sauces and get a 5 star meal at home. If you are not a fan of their sauce, order what you want without sauce and take it home, you will not be disappointed. read more

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I love this bbq spot. They have some of the best pork in town and I enjoy bringing family and friends here!

First time I went I ordered a barbecue chicken sandwich with white sauce (a nearby Alabama favorite). The chicken was slimy and seemed a bit undercooked, which made me feel uncomfortable about going back. However I went back and tried the spare ribs and was much more satisfied. In fact the rub and char was so good it didn't even need the barbecue sauce. The sides of Mac and cheese and fries were fine on both trips however the real star was the service. While Jim N Nicks is an order at the counter kind of place, we had at least 5 or 6 people come by our table asking if we needed anything. Oh and their cheese biscuits are pretty good too. The service along with the rub on the ribs saved me from not coming back, so Jim N Nick's is solid but not my favorite barbecue around. read more

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Barbecue Chicken Sandwich with a side of white sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Enjoyed a combo plate of Ribs and brisket - wow the most awesome ribs!!! Enjoyed sides of baked beans and potato salad and of course the complimentary cheese biscuits. Jim 'N Nick's never disappoints!! read more

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It's a chain BBQ place, but I liked it - I really liked it. It's a 10/10 as far as Knoxville BBQ goes, 7/10 for BBQ overall - and it's a chain... I don't know how I feel about that. Place was packed, in line with a group of 8 people and a kind worker set aside a table for our group. Order at the front and get a number, food is brought to your table. Food came out in 10 minutes, every seat was full including the outside heated (warm) patio. Before the food comes out they bring out a tray of "cheese biscuits" they are more like muffins, slightly sweet with a sweet butter - they were alright. Mac & Cheese was solid, I'm not a Mac & cheese fan but this one was pretty good with a cheese crust. Collard greens on point, potato salad was meh - take it or leave it. The regular pulled pork was good juicy - not dry, as was the chicken. The marbled fatty brisket was moist, tender and what I was hoping to find. Servers even came around and filled up our sodas - it's not a table service waiter kind of place so that was nice. Great experience my first time out and I'll be back. read more

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Jalapeño cheddar sausage, chicken, pork, Mac & cheese, fries - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Delicious BBQ in Knoxville. Lots of choices. We love they don't have freezers and everything is fresh. The line was out the door but moved fast. We started with the Deviled Eggs - which were delicious. My son had the loaded Mac & Cheese. He loved it. It doesn't come with sides though. My husband had the 3 meat plate with: sausage, ribs and brisket. His sides were loaded baked potato and onion rings. He was stuffed. I had the 2 meat plate with pulled chicken & pork with coleslaw and Mac & cheese. All delicious. The banana pudding was like grandma used to make. The General Manger was checking on everyone. Restaurant was clean even though it was so busy. We a very enjoyable dinner! read more

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Really really good experience. Quick service, delicious food, free incredible little warm cheese muffins. The manager came to thank us at our table, which was very appreciative. The restaurant is big and clean. We will absolutely be back! Get the ribs or brisket! read more

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Their food is great but the collard greens are the best I've ever had!! Phenomenal!! I would highly recommend d them read more

Fact or fiction: chickens that lay white eggs are all white meat, and chickens that lay brown eggs are all dark meat. I ordered a half chicken with a side of Cole slaw and potato salad, only to be asked multiple times if my half chicken was to be either white or dark meat, which is confusing. If I take a chicken and cut it in half, I have half a chicken, or breast, tender, wing (white meat) and thigh, drumstick, leg (dark meat); however, I was not aware that that chickens are bred to be either all white or all dark meat. I need to pay close attention to what I purchase the next time I go to the grocery store. Fact: if you order a quarter chicken, you will be asked if you what the white meat side or the dark meat side of the chicken. Fiction: there are no all-white meat chickens, and certainly no all-dark meat chickens, therefore, when you order half a chicken, you get both white and dark meats. As for the banana pudding, I didn't taste any pudding. What it did taste like: sweetened condensed milk with vanilla extract, mixed with vanilla wafers, and topped with white cake frosting. Not very appetizing. Nice restaurant, good food, training just needs to be a little better. read more

Jim N Nick's is one of the best BBQ restaurants in Knoxville. Seriously, every meat that I tasted (brisket, turkey, ribs) was excellent. Really nice flavor and perfect tenderness. I also really enjoyed their BBQ sauces and the little muffins/biscuits that come with the entrees. They have great sides too. The collard greens were perfectly seasoned, not overcooked, and delicious. Same for the BBQ beans. Although they seem a little pricey compared to other fast-casual BBQ, I think their quality and atmosphere may justify the price. It is REALLY good BBQ. Highly recommended! read more

YUM! This was our first time in Knoxville and we were looking for an accessible, quick bite to eat. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was great. Bonus - you get complimentary cheddar biscuits! Pulled pork and smoked turkey were delicious, and the coleslaw was the best we've ever had. read more

Ordering is easy. Order the counter and go and sit down with the number at your table they bring you your food. Selections are fabulous, pork, beef, and turkey and chicken various sides that are all delicious. One of the parties at our table and they only had enough ribs for the other person so we had to wait 25 minutes or more for rib ribs to come out out of the smoker. They finally just said give it to me to go. The turkey baked potato and coleslaw and sauce that came with the turkey was abundant and tastyM The atmosphere is very loud between all the people and the music. It's an uncomfortable loud. It may be because we went on a Saturday evening and Valentine's Day so I'm not sure how it is during the week or regular Saturday evenings. I would try it again if it weren't as busy that might be why they ran out of some of the food and our party had to wait. read more

I have to say, it's been a while since I left a restaurant feeling good not only about the food (fabulous by the way) but also the interactions with the staff! First impressions: you gotta love a BBQ joint that smells like a BBQ joint! Very clean and inviting. The moment we walked in we were greeted warmly and happily by Spencer. He talked us through the menu, as it was our first time, made a few recommendations and then since there wasn't a line behind us had a really nice chat with us. Servers came several times to our table, and each was friendly, helpful and attentive. BUT THE FOOD oh yes!!! Delicious. I got the smoked turkey with slaw and potato salad. Hubby got the pulled pork sandwich with baked beans and fried. We shared the brisket mac & Cheese balls. THAT SMOKED TURKEY - friends, my eyes about rolled back in my head it was so good. Moist and just the perfect about of smoke so you tasted the smoke but still tasted the turkey. Portion size was great too. Plenty for leftovers the next day. Hubby loved his sandwich so much there were no leftovers!! Do yourself a favor and order those brisket mac & cheese balls too. We don't get up to Knoxville often but when we do this will be our go to spot! Can't wait for the Maryville spot to open. We will be regulars read more

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Hands down some of the best BBQ I've had in a long time! The brisket was incredibly tender and the sides were clearly made with care. The service was just as impressive as the food. A special shoutout to Cori for her amazing hospitality--she was attentive, friendly, and made our entire dining experience feel personal. It's great food paired with even better people. We will definitely be back! read more

Oh my goodness! Best bbq food ever. Can't go anywhere else. The pulled chicken was cooked to perfection. Dipping sauce tangy and a hint of sweetness and a peppery kick. The slaw is fab. Speaking as a southern gal, best dang slaw. Potato salad was beautifully made... not sure how or what but it was slap your granny good. Some might say it is pricey but I had three meals from one serving. The flavors alone merit the cost. Try it! You will NOT be disappointed. Staff is a sweet polite engaging crew. read more

The ribs are pretty good. Good flavor, good texture, can taste smoke but not sure if it's artificial electric smoker flavor? I'll have to ask next time. I get annoyed real easy. They sell the ribs by the pound instead of slab or half slab. They threw in a bone with no meat on it, I'm assuming to say it was a pound. They should have left that off the plate. A pound is 3 hefty pieces and a small bone apparently. The brisket was a miss for me. It was slightly dry, and had no flavor as you'd expect from good barbecue. Even buried in sauce not so good. The Mac & Cheese is a must get. It's not next level, but you can tell they are trying to put out a good product. You can taste good cheddar flavor and the noodle wasn't over done. You order at the register, they give you a number and you find an open table. The food comes out quick and they bring some small cupcake sized cheese corn bread. Probably one per meal, maybe? Those cheese cornbread were also excellent. They have granular style ice in the soda machine. If you prefer ice that way like I do, that's a bonus. Nice clean looking interior. Only flaw in their game is maybe they should be putting rolls of paper towel on every table like most other barbecue places do. I don't know if that's a cost savings thing or a decision they made to set themselves apart. They do give you a wet nap though. read more

Best BBQ I've had since visiting Raleigh, Nc 10/10 Amazing people and great vibes. Brisket chili was amazing. read more

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Great experience with J&N togo. We ordered pulled pork and chicken for the family and it was perfect. It was ample food and both were juicy and delicious. We'll packaged and with all the extra requests just like we asked. We've dined in too and had good experiences. That corn on the cob is always perfect. read more

Food was great! We both were thoroughly surprised. Biscuits were so yummy... they looked like they would be dry, but they were very moist. Chicken was juicy, fries were seasoned perfectly. Meats were flavorful and sausage was juicy. Corn was also very flavorful and onion rings were SO good. Service was good, they checked on us and were very attentive. Ambiance was good too. TVs to watch games, lots of spots to sit, cute decor. Great place! Will be back. read more

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My wife and I discovered this restaurant today while trying to find a BBQ restaurant to replace the FAMOUS one down the road. This is a very clean and well kept establishment. The prices are not too high for the amount of food and the quality of the service. The BBQ here is hands down the best in the area. My advice is to look at the menu online prior to arrival as you order at the counter when you first enter. I believe this will help you not feel rushed while making your selection. The manager came to each table to ensure everyone was happy with their meal . I will definitely be returning to this location. read more

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Walking in as soon as they opened, we thought we would have to wait to be seated but you place your order at the counter and find yourself a seat after grabbing your drink. I ordered the BBQ pulled pork sandwich with two sides, slaw and fruit. Hubs ordered the same sandwich with Mac n' cheese and potato salad. We grabbed our drinks and sat down and was greeted by a very "happy to be here" waitress holding a small plate of four complimentary warm cheese muffins. They were ok, soft and sweet. The meals immediately came out. The bbq is VERY soft and tender that you can literally cut it with a fork, the sauce they put on it and at your table is also a sweet sauce that's really watery with a slight vinegar taste to it. The fruit was fresh strawberries, blueberries and grapes. The slaw!!! Ohhhh, the slaw. VERY good. Very fresh made. I liked it a lot. Not a mayonnaise based slaw. Very good taste. The Mac n' cheese was ok. Nothing special, average Mac n' cheese. Kinda dry, not milky at all. The potato salad was ok, again nothing special about it, a little bland. This establishment is pretty busy, the place is almost packed as I'm sitting here at 11:47 a.m. I saw some ribs that came out that looked fabulous. Definitely highly recommend the pulled pork bbq here, soft and tender, cut it with a fork. Going to definitely come back and try other items on their menu. read more

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Service was fast and friendly, nice interior and great location. Food was pretty good and warm, the cheddar biscuits is what stands out the most so that is why i'm giving this only 4 stars read more

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We went here for lunch. place was pretty busy., food was good. Portions were a touch below average for cost, You had to add tip before you sat and received your food which I truly dislike. Tip is based on service not a pre food and service read more

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Best BBQ I've had in Knoxville! Service was super friendly and helpful. Ambience is quite quaint and modern. We'll be back again to try the rest of the menu! read more

I've eaten at Jim 'N Nicks BBQ twice in the past. Both wonderful experiences but both takeout. Once in the Chattanooga location and a few months ago here at Knoxville. When I visited the Knoxville location for indoors dining this time, I soon realized it's not a traditional restaurant where you walk in, get a seat, look over the menu and wait to be served. Nope, they have a menu on the wall, and a menu near the register. You must order first, pay, then you are given a number to display at your table (and a glass to get your own beverage)(you are asked to tip at payment before service )). As a senior, in my opinion, you are being rushed to make your order decisions, you wonder what service will you get? Plus the potential patrons behind you waiting (seemingly impatient) doesn't help. At any rate, I learned ordering takeout earlier is better than dining in. As in my two previous takeout orders, I ordered the Half Slab Baby Back Ribs shortly after opening hour (11:00am). The indoor dining time for this review was 3:00pm and once received, the ribs were way overcooked (even a friend at the table commented my plate seemed dry when it arrived), not the juicy falling off the bone meat I remembered. No sauce in the house could save could save these ribs. Then I remembered the menu stating Half Rack Baby Back Ribs are available daily until they ran out. Which means, rib racks are ready at opening, but overcooked at 3:00pm. I invited four friends to this dinner, two were satisfied with their meal and two weren't. So, 50/50 lol. As for the staff, everyone was wonderful and accommodating, if needed. Hooray for them!! I'll be back for the ribs, but only as an early takeout order. read more

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Menu 5-12-25 - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Great food! Fun atmosphere!! Sit inside or out!! Quick food even if busy The cheese biscuits are enough reason to come!!! Best Mac ' n cheese and collard greens I've had in a long time. Wings were perfect!! Had buffalo and Honey Habenero. I prefer the Buffalo. The Honey habenero were sweeter than they were spicy read more

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Mac 'n cheese, collard greens, wings and deviled eggs!! - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Long time Jim n Nicks fan going all the way back to the original in Birmingham. Today unfortunately wasn't a great experience. I ordered the pulled pork and it had some nice bark and was very flavorful. My trimming was a side of Mac and Cheese and it was great, moist and of course cheesy! My wife ordered the half chicken and from my first look I could tell it was going to be dry. Sure enough five minutes later, I hear the words, it's dry and more so the breast. The others were dry but the breast was like card board. Her trimmings were the beans and fries and both of them were very good. But when you come to Jim N Nicks it's for the Q, not the sides. Maybe they held the chicken to long or quite frankly cooked it to long to begin with. Anyway, consistency is the key so I hope this was just a one of experience. read more

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I I just got home with my takeout order from Jim' N Nick's Bar-B-Q. I must say I am very, very disappointed. The meat was ok, however, the meat was a little salty. I had requested barbecue sauce on the sandwich which they did put on the sandwich, sparingly. Also, I requested barbecue sauce on the side, which I didn't get. The french fries were soggy and soft. None like I've ever had! I'd advise you to get your barbecue sandwiches from somewhere else in Knoxville. read more

Food, service, ambience, the best restaurant I have ever eaten at. Other than ketchup, everything is made from scratch. Yes scratch. I had the pulled pork platter, mac & cheese, and potato salad. The potato salad had a little spice added to it so delicious. If you like banana pudding, you have to have it here. I have never tasted banana pudding as good as this. I would give it 10 stars if I could, and very reasonably priced. read more

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q - Wonderful seating outside - Barbeque Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Absolutely delicious! We are from Chicago and stayed in Knoxville for the night. Decided to try Jim N Nicks and they did not disappoint. Everything was great!! We had ribs, pulled pork, brisket, fries, corn, brisket n Mac cheese balls, and muffins. Wish I would have taken pictures. I'm not sure if it was a manger or one of the owners, but such a nice man! He sent us off with banana pudding which was out of this world! The staff were pleasant and attentive. If you are local or passing thru definitely a must try!! read more

I've been here a few times, the little biscuits they give you before your food comes are AMAZING! The pulled pork is good and I am a fan of the onion rings. My partner had the brisket and found that it was a little dry. The covered outdoor patio is nice (when the weather permits) and the service is great as well. read more

Great Catfish Sandwich and Fresh Watermelon!!! Didn't try the BBQ bite it smelled awesome!!

Food is amazing especially chopped bbq chicken. Catering menu is great esp lemon bars! Friendly helpful staff!

This is the place we will return again and again for barbecue. This is one of the few places to get a bbq stuffed potato and OMG! the size of the potato. Also the loaded Mac and cheese was great although the portion was a bit stingy especially when placed beside the potato. The complimentary muffins make a great finish to one's meal. I gave it 4 stars for lack of Dr. Pepper and the portion size of the Mac and cheese. There's always room for improvement. read more