I went downtown for fun today. I know 100 f and I went walking downtown. It was fun Came upon Pucketts, it smelled amazing from the outside. Inside it was a down home place. I ordered the pulled pork nachos. And they hit the spot. Everything was delicious read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Meatloaf: the one dish that has a particular association of being either amazing or something that will likely get you sick. Reasons can be contemplated, stories of past horror can shared at dinner circles and only one thing remains: courage. The courage to do it again, to get the dish that scares many yet has a flamboyant attraction to its core. Puckett's started in Tennessee and the Nashville location has been running since 2010. Situated a block or two from broadway, the clientele will be heavily touristic here. But a careful distinction must be made, this is not a tourist trap. It's an excellent restaurant with hearty food and kind staff. The casual and open space has the vibe of a classic all American restaurant from decades ago. So yes, get the meatloaf. It's excellent. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Meatloaf - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since I was last at this Puckett's location, but on our last night in Nashville we came here for dinner. We were a group of 8, but I had no problem making a reservation on Yelp on a Monday night. The place really hasn't changed...great live music and a nice menu. I ordered the ribs with sides of Mac n cheese and mashed sweet potatoes. I wasn't crazy about the dry rub on the ribs but thought the sides were excellent. If you're coming here on a weekend, make sure you make a reservation, this place is very popular in Nashville! read more

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First time to Nashville and this place was down the street from my hotel. Very friendly bartender. The beer was delicious. And I got the meat in three. Pulled pork, cheese, grits, collard greens and fried okra. Everything was delicious. I especially like they're two bbq sauces, and as well they have a bottled hot sauce. Reasonably priced and it filled me up! read more

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Great customer service and they are pretty fast. We got the whole farm! The meat was moist and delicious. Great place to enjoy barbecue with your friends and family. Make a reservation! read more

Puckett's Restaurant - The Whole Farm! - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I owe my wife, my mother and Puckett's an apology. For years, I thought I didn't like meatloaf. Turns out I just hadn't had Puckett's meatloaf. What arrived was a Southern masterpiece: a hearty blend of beef smothered in rich gravy and onions, served over mashed potatoes with green beans alongside. One bite in and I understood why this dish has survived generations. Wow. Comfort food doesn't get much more comforting than this. My wife and I also shared the barbecue chicken with sweet potato fries and coleslaw. Everything was spot on. The chicken was tender, the fries were excellent, and the slaw brought just the right balance to the plate. Then came the unexpected bonus. The kitchen accidentally brought us an order of sliced brisket. Our server told us to keep it. Well, it would've been rude not to try it. Holy cow. Literally. The brisket was smoky, tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. If that was the mistake, I'd hate to see what happens when everything goes according to plan. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Southern cooking at its finest. Five stars. read more

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Stopped in for lunch here with work group and the place had a good amount of people already; luckily we were seated fairly fast. Our server was super friendly and quick to greet us. I got the pulled pork which was good. They have bbq sauces on the table but I enjoyed the pork more without them (I believe they're vinegar based and I prefer my bbq sauce more sweet). I enjoyed the creaminess of the mac n cheese, I can't remember if there's a loaded mac n cheese on the menu but this would be a good base for it! Good spot overall. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - BBQ Pulled Pork - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

4.4* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 4* Value: 4* Service: 4* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $18 (no alcohol for this meal...) 03/22/2026 This place came up in one of my wife's searches and was close to our hotel while staying downtown, so was on our short-list of places we wanted to visit. We did stop for dinner on the way back from Broadway our last night...and are so glad that we did, as the food was delicious! We had already had a few adult beverages in the music venues on Broadway, so limited our consumption to food alone at Puckett's. My wife ordered the BBQ Taco Salad (see picture) and I went for the Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich with slaw (see picture). As we usually do, we shared our meals and both of us really enjoyed both of them. The pulled pork was well done and soft, the sweet potato fries were crispy and delicious - and both of the primary sauces were also very good! Assuming you are a smoked meat fan (and why else would you stop...), you will enjoy your meal at Puckett's! If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com read more

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A solid 3.5! Kitchen needs better quality check on finished dishes before the go out. Especially when the restaurant is half empty. Staff was very nice and efficient! Really enjoyed the pimento cheese ball bites, the chicken and sausage gumbo was fantastic but the fried okra on top tasted like they had fried them too soon so they were greasy and soggy, as well as their wings were delicious. The Fried green tomatoes were stuck together so one side was fried and the other was gummy and others burnt. Shrimp and grits... I had 3 bites and that was enough. Way too much going on seasoning wise, asked for no bbq sauce drizzle but it happened anyway, shrimps were perfectly seasoned but could not taste the grits as there was just WAAAY too much of other things and flavors placed on top. KISS method works best for a classic dish like that. Fried green beans were lackluster but my fiancé said the smoked meat loaf was good and our friend really enjoyed the bbq ribs as well. read more

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Food and service was great. The ambiance was fun. Banana pudding was delicious but I had to take it to go because I was so full. Portions were huge! read more

We recently visited Nashville and had to stop by Puckett's for breakfast! We went early on a Saturday morning, and the restaurant filled up very quickly. We ordered The Little Joe and the Farmboy Breakfast Sandwich. Both were fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The service was excellent and made our experience even better. Definitely a spot we'd visit again! read more

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Oh my! Such a wonderful experience and on Tuesday! EXCELLENT service (thank you, Sara!!!!)! Delicious food (catfish soooo good! Shrimp and grits... hello!!! Git in ma belly!!!) Live music during dinner (Michelle Pereira, thank you for sharing your talent with us!!!!). Overall experience is 10/10! When in Nashville... make reservations for an evening show. You won't be sorry! Thank you Puckett's!! read more

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Where do I start!? When visiting Nashville you HAVE to come to Puckett's Restaurant if you want the most amazing BBQ and down-to-earth service. Our server was Douglas and he was so incredibly kind and helpful. He gave us his advice on the best dishes (according to his view) and also gave us his feedback on the questions we had. As an appetizer we got sweet potato fries with their special dipping sauce. These fries were probably one of the best sweet potato fries I've ever had!! They were crispy on the outside, well seasoned (but not overdone) and still soft in the inside. They weren't "mushy" at all -- for those of you who get sweet potato fries, you know. We also tried the skillet mac and cheese which is a MUST try and flap jacks which are a very thin pancake style type food. Yum, so good! For my entree I got the Entrée Salad in the full/large size which comes with field greens, tomatoes, onions and shredded cheddar and jack cheeses. And than I of course added a meat, which I chose the cherrywood smoked pulled pork and BBQ ranch dressing. O-M-G, one of the best and most filling salads I got. And yes, its weird getting a salad at a bbq spot but let me tell you, they just do salads different so it makes sense!! And although we were full from our apps and meals, we had to try their famous cobbler of the day which was cherry!! It comes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and that was just the "cherry" on the top for the most amazing lunch at Puckett's. When we left, we got a review card which our server Douglas wrote his name on it with a scripture book John 16:33 to look up (which I did): I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world". How awesome... to get a promise of peace and call for courage. All I know is that the next time in Nashville, I'll be paying a visit :). read more

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Came here for breakfast and for dinner while in town. Firstly, as someone who got a crap ton of bbq while I was in town I'd say pass on this place for bbq. I got better elsewhere. Part of it was how dry everything was which was disappointing. With that said, service was tremendous. Special shout out to Kacey who served us one of the days. Really went out of her way to ensure we were having a good experience. She was just as gentle with the kids in our party as she was with the eldest one of our group. Honestly she's the only reason why I made this a 3 star versus a 2 star. That's because although each plate was massive everything was kinda lackluster. With that said, very much a family place which was nice and which is the reason we went there two times during our trip. We walked here from our hotel so I can't comment on the parking. read more

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Food was great, typical prices, ambiance was fine, but the service was not good. I went there to eat by myself and the hostess seated me at a table near the kitchen/server area, where the bartender was supposed to be my server (unbeknownst to me and, apparently, unbeknownst to her). I sat for close to 10 minutes unattended, despite several servers walking by me many times. Finally, one server asked if I had been attended to, then went to find out who my server was supposed to be. In an effort to help, she agreed to tend to me, but I couldn't help feeling like I was an inconvenience. I never even got her name. In the end, she was okay, but the whole service thing really turned me off. read more

Yesterday we had lunch at this restaurant. You have to wait too be seated. Lots to choose from the menu. I tried their signature fruit tea. It was really good just no refills:( I had the Smoked meatloaf that was great with baked beans & green beans. My husband ordered the bologna sandwich with fries. He was not as impressed with his lunch. Great place to stop in! read more

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You want a pretty tasty meal away from Broadway? This is your place. That smoked meatloaf was amazing. Bread pudding is good and dense - if that's how you like your bread pudding - bring a buddy. All the bartenders here are also musicians. Grab their Instagrams and give them a listen. 8/10 will return. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Bread Pudding - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Get the bbq burrito!! Spectacular and unique! Super fun atmosphere! Even had live entertainment!

One of the first stops for our Nashville visit and we were definitely happy! The staff was welcoming, especially our server who provided recommendations on what meals to order. She regularly checked on us and made sure our waters stayed full. I particularly recommend getting an order of the Nashville hot chicken bites (they had a great kick), the music city hot chicken sandwich, and/or the piggy Mac. Honestly everyone was sharing a bite of what they got cause it was all delicious! I will say the side of mac n cheese is large. You could probably share between 2 to 3 people. We also were surprised at the small size of the fried shrimp basket. More fries than shrimp. We actually visited before they had live music scheduled. We did notice that it starts getting crowded closer to the evening (6pm), but may also be due to live music playing at that time. read more

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Visiting beautiful Nashville and was looking for a dinner spot. Read the reviews on Yelp and away we go. The place was packed and took a bar seat. The staff at the bar was on point and attentive. There was a singer playing a guitar and the place was buzzing. The menu had a wide verity. I ended up ordering the Smoked brisket Crusted Hamburger Steak w/ Side of sweet potato fries + Rutherford Cali wine. The wine was "House Cab" but I highly recommend it. The steak burger + pickled onions + sweet potato fries was tasty and lovely compliment. Rich and juicy and combined with the wine was lovely. Location, service, food, entertainment was spot on. 5 shining start for Pucketts's! read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Smoked Brisket BBQ Hamburger Steak - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Tried Puckett's in downtown Nashville because it was a location on a friend's Yelp list. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and the live music added to the charm. I wanted to try all of the Southern staples, especially the pulled pork and mac & cheese. The ribs, pulled pork, fried fish, johnny cake and grits were delicious and filling. The only issue was the macaroni and cheese. It had a box mix taste and the breadcrumbs on top felt like an afterthought instead of something that was intentionally baked on. Another great thing that really stood out were the whiskey and bourbon flights. We had a great selection, and it was a fun way to sample a few different pours without breaking the bank. The staff was super friendly, and the service was quick even though it was busy. It felt like a true Nashville experience, with good food, good vibes, and a laid-back crowd. I'd definitely go back next time I'm in town! read more

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Prices and food is amazing. Had the Souther Fried Chicken and it was the real thing. Chilli bowl is a must, it has briskets in it.

This was by far the best place I have been to in Nashville yet. The fried chicken, Mojo burger and baby back ribs were my family's favorites. The staff was friendly and our waitress Macy was fantastic. She was attentive, answered all of our questions and was as dead on with her Mac & Cheese recommendation. The live music was perfect and added to the southern charm and ambience. This is a must visit in Nashville. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Southern Fried ChickenChicken - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Fun for a tourist night, we just wanted to try something new. Music is good, vibes are fun, food is mid. Staff was great.

It was a Saturday so didn't expect much but made reservation for 830, band started at 830. Very crowded place, with volume way too high for a band in such a small place. The Gwynn Sisters sang, they were lovely. Ordered a beer, never got it. Got fried green tomatoes that were panko-breaded, overly crunchy & too much breading. We pulled off one side & left a full plate of coating. They were just ok. Okra was like pre-made frozen type. Meh. Brisket sandwich was ok, but only about 1.5 oz of meat - 2 dinky pieces about 2" wide & 1/4" thick, 1/4 of one was pure fat. Love bbq sauces here. Skillet Mac & cheese was ok but pretty bland & nothing special. It didn't make anything better. The plate of French fries was the worst. Arrived cold & they were rock hard- inedible. Disappointed read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Brisket sandwich with skillet Mac & cheese - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Brilliant breakfast c/w wonderful Smoky Bloody Mary. Will revisit when we are next in Nashville. read more

I enjoy eating in older buildings refurbished and well kept. The reviews I read were all good and being from out of town and needing to eat before going to the Ryman for a concert, this place fit the bill. The menu is diverse and with some specialties with Southern cuisine. Service was good and the food was delicious. We really enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere. Will revisit again. read more

We loved puckett's! Our server was fantastic, the kitchen was fast and our food was amazing! Thanks for a great experience!! read more

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I love this spot. We went once for breakfast and once for dinner. Food was amazing and the portions are generous. Im still dreaming of the fried chicken I had here. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We shared a brisket place w extra sides. Brisket was lean and good. The bbq sauce is AMAZING! Potato salad-meh Okra-excellent Beans-excellent Mac n cheese-excellent. Cornbread cakes-excellent Yvonne was our server. She's great. Hostess was Kendall And she is welcoming, friendly and professional. read more

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The food here is incredible - you have to try the cinnamon roll bread pudding. Soooo good- four of us split it. The bloody Mary's off the chain. We even purchased some of their seasonings to take home with us. Check this place out you won't be disappointed! read more

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Really enjoyed our stop at Puckett's. The Bloody Mary was honestly one of the best deals we've had so far in Nashville. Only $13 and it came loaded with brisket, bacon, fried chicken, and a bunch of other goodies on top. Super fun and actually tasted good too, not just gimmicky. We shared the appetizer platter and the standout for us was definitely the fried pimento cheese. Absolutely heavenly. Crispy outside with that warm cheesy center. So good. The fried chicken itself was just okay to me, and I felt the cheese grits, cole slaw, and red beans and rice were pretty average too. Overall though, still a solid spot with good vibes and a few standout items that made it worth visiting. read more

We loved the decor to look at while waiting to be seated. The person who took our name was friendly and smiling. The server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The live music was great as well. My husband got the smoked turkey with grits and a Cajun Corn Cake. He ate everything and was sneaking bites of my food. I had the piggy mac with smoked pork. Every bite was delicious and the portion was huge. When we are in Nashville again, we will be back. read more

Food was delicious. Service was quick. Noise level was average. The servers were nice. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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First time I'm Nashville. Recommendation was to Pucketts for chicken. Service was excellent, waitress was friendly and ever talkative. Gave food recommendations that were great. Ordered Pulled pork sandwich and chicken fried chicken plates. Taste was wonderful and she was spot on with recommendations She then brought out okra for us to try. That is service! Establishment was cute, roomy and section for a band. It is away from Broadway but worth the walk to try it. read more

Puckett's Restaurant - Okra - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We just finished a tour of downtown Nashville and asked the tour company what would they recommend for barbeque. They suggested we try a local chain called Puckett's. We like to try places that are not a national chain when we travel because we know we can dine at those places any time. So we made the exception for a local chain. While we were in Nashville, we were told that there is no "Nashville BBQ" but there was Memphis bbq. I ordered the Brisket Platter with regular fries (they let me substitute the sweet potato fries). The platter came with baked beans and cole slaw. The portion size was generous and I ate enough that I didn't need dinner that evening. The brisket was fantastic. It was so soft and tender. He ordered the pulled pork platter with sweet potato fries, baked beans and cole slaw. The pulled pork was also well done with great flavor. We ended our meal with the cobbler of the day (nana's portion). Today's feature was peach. We left happy and full! read more

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my wife came here years ago and wanted to come again. we made reservations for 7:30 but we got there at 7:15 and there was still about a 20-30 minute wait. the restaurant was packed, despite it being a weekday. there were also others with reservations waiting a long time too. the host did seem annoyed at the fact that the front was so crowded. as we were waiting we thought to go to the bar for a drink and two seats were open and ready so we just decided to eat there. we ordered the fried green beans and the mac and cheese with pulled pork. the fried beans were delicious. crispy and well seasoned. i could've finished the whole basket! the mac and cheese was good but i wasn't a big fan of the pulled pork. the flap jacks were okay but one was burnt on one of the sides. overall, my experience here wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. the live music was nice too. it was a super packed restaurant and i don't think they had enough staff. i still recommend coming here if you're wanting a quick bite but i don't think it's worth going out of your way for. read more

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Delicious and worth the wait. The food was absolutely fantastic. Everything was so tasty and left you wanting more.

Andrea was absolutely amazing - fast, friendly, great service! For a place that also says grocery on the outside of the building, I wasn't sure what to expect. They have some fun grocery throwbacks (when did they stop selling whipping cream at 75c a quart??), mostly just decor. Live music stage, so be prepared for downtown Nashville vibes, especially at night. There weren't that many people when we first arrived, and then 30 minutes in, the place was packed. Very standard drink options (coffee, juice, water), but they definitely lean into their southern roots for the food. Feels like almost every place in Nashville honors Elvis one way or another, and they do too with their King's Toast - fluffy French toast, banana slices, peanut butter. Or you can dip your toe into the hot chicken realm and enjoy a biscuit with fried chicken and hot honey! read more

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We had a reservation but still ended up waiting about 30 minutes at the bar before getting seated, which was frustrating at first. Luckily, things turned around quickly once we got our table--the food and drinks were excellent and the service was smooth from that point on. The atmosphere is classic Nashville: casual, welcoming, and full of character. There wasn't live music the night we went, but the stage setup is great and they regularly host performances, which adds to the charm. Overall, once you get past the wait, Puckett's delivers a fantastic dining experience. Great food, good drinks, and a vibe that makes you want to come back. Definitely recommend it if you're in town and prices seemed super reasonable for a group. read more