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    Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

    3.9 (442 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Amanda V.

    Always on the hunt for great BBQ, my search led me to Martin's on a Tuesday night last week. It was a slow evening, with only a handful of other diners, but that worked in my favor--plenty of brisket left, and it was perfect. Tender, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for when you order brisket. For my side, I went with the mac n' cheese, which was better than average--satisfying without being overly heavy. I finished the meal with a slice of pecan pie that deserves its own spotlight: hands down the best I've ever had. The atmosphere is casual and fun, with plenty of high-top seating and tables. TVs are scattered throughout so you can keep up with your favorite game while you eat. I even spent some time admiring the walls--where else can you enjoy BBQ in the company of a Jaws poster and the Marlboro Man? Turns out, at Martin's. Bonus points for a large parking lot, making it easy to get in and out. If you're looking for great brisket and a laid-back vibe, Martin's BBQ is worth the stop.

    Pulled Pork Sandwich Pulled Pork Redneck Taco BBQ Baked Potato Mac and cheese Brisket Chili Bowl Cole slaw
    Amanda L.

    We received a gift card to Martin's for Christmas and picked up a to-go order. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich and a pulled pork taco with a cornbread hoecake and the smoked brisket chili. Since we had never had Martin's, we had zero expectations, but we were pleasantly surprised! The serving sizes were huge, the food was very flavorful, and the staff were all very nice and helpful, offering us extra flavors of BBQ sauce to try. We will definitely be back!

    Pulled pork tray with Mac and cheese and slaw and a side of cornbread hoecake
    Macauley N.

    Martin's is so good! Don't go too late because sometimes they sell out. We got the last of the pulled pork on a Monday night around 7:30. Order at the counter, take a number, and grab a seat. Plenty of indoor seating, bar top tables, big and small tables, and a big covered sunroom if you prefer outside. They also have a big room for parties and offer catering. Everything js delicious--my favorite is the trays with two sides. The hoecake is more like a pancake rather than cornbread so you know what to expect. Not pictured is the homemade banana pudding--if it's available, grab it at checkout, you won't regret it.

    Spare ribs, brisket, broccoli, salad, coleslaw
    Ricky B.

    Stephen was a great server. He was very friendly and full of information. He recommended broccoli salad and the brisket and ribs. He was not wrong! The brisket was full of flavor and the dry ribs were falling off the bone. The drinks were great! The only downside was they didn't have any copper mugs for my mule. Overall, two thumbs up.

    Should it look like this? and look at the fries. Mine were burned and black and the patty on the burger was VERY THIN!

    I ordered a Brisket burger, and got a patty with t few millimeters of thickness and a tiny bit of brisket on it. When I asked the waitresses which part of it was a the brisket, she looked over and said: It is on top. My friend, next to me, got a much better burger, loaded to the top and mine was a few millimeters thick. At $14 bucks a pop, and 20 % gratuity on top of it. I will not be returning here.

    Be prepared for some sticker shock, the brisket plate was $25. What food that was there was good, just not enough for the price.

    Pulled pork, fries, Cole slaw
    Carolee L.

    Great service & great food! I had the mixed 1/4 chicken with broccoli salad & fries. The rest of the group had the platter with ribs, brisket with Mac n cheese & hush puppies, etc. All the food was great!! We didn't get sauces initially but a really nice young man explained the sauces & brought some out. The hush puppies are very large & have a lot of cornmeal.

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    Denise C.

    Drove from Indy to see the Kentucky Christmas Caves. We wanted to eat bque near by, and Martins came up. Inside the restaurant it was designed with all this old fashion car plates and pictures. It was very clean and the staff was so nice. Always, asking if we needed refills or a container. Very polite all the staff. The food was amazing good. I got the beef brisket plate, with beans and potato salad. My family got the ribs with Mac and Cheese and beans. The beef brisket was thick and tender not alot of fat at all. The meat fell off the bone on the ribs. Everything is made in house including the sides. The potato salad was so good, the beans spicy to my liking, and the Mac and Cheese had a nice topping on top, but they could have been creamer. They have a full bar in house I had a pour of the Kentucky Bourbon, that's made there. I will definitely be back it's about a 2 hour drive. Thank for the delicious food, and wonderful staff.

    Brisket Tacos, Hushpuppies, and Slaw
    Liana W.

    The food was great. The tacos were delicious and the brisket was so tender. Food came out quick after we ordered and staff checked in on us often. The restaurant made it feel like we were on vacation! It was fun to look at the different signs and decor around the restaurant. Would come back if I lived closer!

    Conway L.

    Visited Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint in Louisville and I have to say it is one of my most favorite spots for BBQ ever! The service was phenomenal and you can tell the employees really are passionate about what they do! If it is your first time, they will tell you about the restaurant, recommend what to order and continue to follow up with you during your meal. Came here on a Wednesday night and it was decently packed. We got a BBQ Tray and it was fantastic! Pulled Pork Shoulder was fantastic, it really was flavorful and melted in your mouth. Sliced Beef Brisket so great with their in house sauce! Sliced Smoked Turkey was good, nothing super special here. Their desserts though were awesome! We got both the Martha Ann's Fudge Pie and Nadine's Pecan Pie & my party enjoyed both! They weren't too sweet and had lots of flavor. Overall, I would recommend Martin's to anyone passing back and I will definitely come back.

    Looked pretty good before I dug in.  Mac and Cheese and hush puppies horribly dry.  Catfish was greasy.
    Todd G.

    I had the catfish platter with Mac & Cheese and green beans. The hush puppies were terribly dry with only a greasy flavor. The mac was horribly dry. Like it was last nights batch re-heated. The staff was great. They had the AC set on "freeze my arse".

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    Bar-B-Que had no decent sauce on it. Didn't like having to order at bar. Need to educate new patrons to their menu.

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    Like the food. Quick service and haven't had anything on the menu that I didn't enjoy.

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    Portions could be more substantial but our meals were very good. Service was very fast.

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    Great food, friendly service, and fun environment. We've been going here for years. The redneck taco is a must try!

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    Really good ribs. Great service. I will be back to try some pulled pork & turkey. Good desserts, too.

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    PBLT Sandwich - Definitely overall Pretty good! Needed another slice or two of pork belly but otherwise super tender. Would get again!
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