Whitt&#x27;s Barbecue

Food was exceptional. We were with a large group and their service was great! Sliced Brisket and…read morethe Strawberry cake were great.

First time in Nashville so definitely had to try their BBQ. Saw rave reviews for Martins so was…read moresuper exited to try! They had open seating and there was a decent line but moved very quickly. Food also came out fast as well! Got the brisket sandwich with hush puppies and bake beans. The brisket was so tender! It paired well with their Jack Creek sauce which had nice kick and sweet and sour taste. The hush puppies are a must! They were had a nice crunchy exterior with a pillowy soft inside. I appreciated that they werent too sweet as well! Baked beans were also solid. It came with a decent amount of bacon in it! Definitely will be back when I'm back in Nashville. And excited tol try something else on the menu!

6.2 mi•The Gulch, Downtown

Music stage

Redneck taco with fried catfish

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Peg Leg Porker

4.3(3.9k reviews)

Great selection and great bbq. Enjoyed the combo plates! The atmosphere was laid back and invitingread more

Ribs were solid…read more Pulled pork - nothing special Mac and cheese - really good flavor, a touch watery? Baked beans - solid Potato salad - I'd get it again Coleslaw - mid Pork rinds - I'd get them again, kids loved them. Pimento cheese - decent but not super special. Great spot for bbq but was expecting really amazing as the "best bbq in Nashville " and it was just "pretty solid" spot, I'll still give it a 5 stars though. If I came back I'd buy a full rack of ribs with baked beans, potato salad and Mac.

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Edley's Bar-B-Que

4.1(1.7k reviews)

7.3 mi•12 South

Nashville may quietly be an underrated barbecue mecca. You've got the Jack Cawthon's legendary…read moreJack's Bar-B-Que, pitmaster Carey Bringle's incomparable Bringle's Smokin' Oasis, and then you have Edley's. For the longest time, Bringle's was my absolute favorite in town, but Edley's may have just managed to take the crown. I almost feel like I'm cheating on Mr. Bringle by saying that, but as he famously put it, "You don't have to hate somebody else's barbecue to like mine." My default order at any top-tier joint is either a brisket plate or a multi-meat combo platter with brisket as the anchor. Edley's plates come properly equipped with two sides and a slice of cornbread. Where they really set themselves apart, though, is the menu flexibility: -The Add-Ons: You can throw on a $5 upcharge to add an extra 3 oz of meat or a jalapeño cheddar smoked sausage. -Burnt Ends: Edley's offers burnt ends, which is a bit of a rarity in town and something you don't easily find over at Jack's or Bringle's. If they're available when you order, grab them. Price-wise, Edley's isn't cheap, but it's far from overly expensive. It sits at fair market value, costing roughly what you'd pay for a comparable meal at any of the other major players in Nashville. The meats are high quality, wonderfully smoked, and packed with deep flavor. Beyond the rare burnt ends, the sauces here are what truly elevate the meal. Across the board, Edley's house sauces--from their classic red to their white sauce--are probably my personal favorites in the city. Between Jack's, Bringle's Smokin' Oasis, and Edley's, you genuinely cannot go wrong--Nashville barbecue is in great hands. But right now? Edley's holds my top spot. It is my ultimate "treat yourself" meal in town.

There are at least four Edley's locations. We ordered from the 12th avenue south location. Full…read moredisclosure, this was takeout for a large office group. I had the brisket tacos, which were flavorful, though a little dry. I am giving grace here because it was takeout and possibly was much more moist prior to transport. I did like how the toppings brightened things up: cheese, slaw, pico de Gallo, bean salad, and fried jalapeños. I also had the Nashville hot link, a smoked sausage with house made spicy pimento cheese and pickled jalapeños. It was indeed pleasantly spicy. We shared some fries, which were hot, crisp, and well seasoned. They also have ribs, wings, bbq nachos and fries, fried pickles, bbq chicken and turkey, various sandwiches and platters. They also offer Nashville's staple hot chicken in platter, sandwich, and taco form. Catfish is another option, in all the same varieties. Sides: cornbread, Mac & cheese, baked beans, green beans (in bone broth and bacon). Cold sides such as bean salad, potato salad, Cole slaw. They also have a couple desserts and salads available, as well as a kids menu. Very affordable, as we got meals for 15 people for only 230 dollars.

Fireplace in covered dining area

Southern Salad

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Nice wave artwork on side of building

Curry Boys BBQ

4.8(107 reviews)

3.8 mi•Inglewood

On a quick visit to Nashville i was looking for something unique to try - and boy did i find it!…read morePlaced a phone order about 30 min prior to close for pickup (i know, i know) and it was ready in excellent time + the staff were super kind. I ordered the Pulled Pork Panang Curry and it was so flavorful + the amount of pork provided with the meal was surprising (in the best way!). I can understand how the restaurant is so popular, i can only hope they make their way to SoCal one day! Will be stopping by again in my next visit. Also the pink house/restaurant is fantastic, i only wish i got to see it during the day!

this restaurant has been on my mind ever since coming here!…read more the vibe is super cozy and homey, there is parking on the street around here, we had no trouble with parking on a weekday. order at the bar then sit down! the back patio was such a vibe! staff was friendly! the food was AMAZING! no notes! the meals we got were the most popular and for good reason! so full of flavor, on the spicier side, but we left feeling full and satisfied! i definitely recommend coming here if visiting nashville

Decor/vibes

Magic Mushroom

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Brisket green curry

Bringles Smoking Oasis

4.4(159 reviews)

9.7 mi•The Nations

Locally owned & operated

Outdoor seating

Stumbled upon this place and so glad we did. Great food, drinks, and patio! Perfect place for a…read morenice day!

Loved the meat is cut for you to amount you want but it was just ok. The turkey and brisket were a…read morebit dry but had nice flavor. The Mac and cheese had no cheese flavor and was very plain. The chips for chips and queso were stale. Nice place, reasonable price, several flies inside which was annoying while eating. It's cafeteria style but those working were very kind. Parking is street parking but free but you do have to locate a spot.

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HoneyFire BBQ

4.3(607 reviews)

16.5 mi•Bellevue

Food is amazing service always great. Best brisket I've had in a long time. It's all good.read more

I found myself over at Bellevue for dinner, 2 hours before my hockey game. I wanted quality food…read morebut not super carb heavy but also not something that could potentially wreck my stomach. After all, can you imagine having digestive problems while playing hockey? I love barbecue so I thought I'd try this place. I walked in and it wasn't at all busy at 5:32. However when I finished my order, the line was out the door. I asked the cashier what was good and the manager (maybe owner) walked over and I asked him. I wanted ribs or brisket, but needed a 2nd opinion. He said he would choose brisket because theirs is USDA Prime and he would put it against any other barbecue restaurant in Tennessee. Those are some bold words. So I ordered the brisket platter (fatty portion) with green beans and cinnamon baked apples. What I received was 3 good sized portions (1/2 pound) of fatty brisket. The meat was tender, melt in your mouth without an overbearing amount of fat clumped together. The bark was salty and very peppery. It was actually good enough to eat without a sauce. Speaking of, there was only one sauce on the table, so I used that. It was a sweet sauce, definitely honey-based but not overly sweet like other honey-based sauces I've had in the past. The thing is I love everything honey-related, so I would definitely buy this to take home. It was so good, I was scavenging for brisket fibers on my plate. So I praised the brisket but I think the shocker was the green beans. These were hands down, the best green beans I've ever had...ever. Salty, tender, peppery, with chunks of meat and fat, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Who would have thought that a side could be that good? Last but not least, the Cinnamon Baked Apples. I love baked/fried apples. Something about the tart and sweetness brings me back every time. The apples were soft, but not mushy. I would have liked them to be a little more tender and more slices of apples. I think there was more sauce than apples but nevertheless, they were great. Overall I'm glad I visited Honeyfire for the first time. I'm here often (near Bellevue) so I'll definitely be coming back again and again.

The whole shebang

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Jack's Bar-B-Que

3.8(2k reviews)

5.9 mi•Downtown

Famous jacks bbq is located on broadway with lots of tarsty bbq treats from brisket to ribs n…read morechicken. The service is very friendly and welcoming. The restaurant has lots of seating upstairs. The food was very good and tasty. Most of the meats were juicy. The bbq packs were very delicious. We loved their sides.

Had a great visit 6/10. Deli style order at the counter…read morewith plenty of seating on the 1st and 2nd floor and patio on a Tuesday night. One of the only places that isn't playing music, which is great if you're looking to sit and talk before checking other bars out. Staff at the counter were friendly and efficient. GET THE RIBS!!! So so good, falls right off of the bone. Great portion for price. I'd probably skip the sausage next time but that's just personal preference.

The queue was out of the door so everyone had plenty of time to choose their order from the menu as they waited

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Give me more of those tasty ribs!

The Stillery

4.4(3.9k reviews)

5.7 mi•Downtown

The service was excellent. The food was very good. My brother and his wife came all the way from…read moreTexas to try the catfish and they were out. While we were eating the manager surprised us with catfish to go. It had just come in.) It was such a sweet gesture.

This place put Nashville in my heart! Not only was the music amazing and the waitress such a great…read moreperson who was quick with drinks and food. The food was to die for! 10 years ago, we went to Nashville and stopped at this bar and we have the giant for patty burger, and we have been looking for ever since we could not remember the name of the bar and the one behold we will be able to find them on Yelp and figure out what they were the correct ones. 10/10 we will be back.

Bar back

Mac & Cheese with Hot Chicken

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MC Burger*

Edley's Bar-B-Que

4.4(413 reviews)

0.4 mi•Donelson

Edleys is a Nashville staple if you want good bbq. It came highly recommended from a few locals and…read moreit did not disappoint! We ordered the family platter which was plenty for 4 adults. We had so much leftover! The cheesy grits casserole were a hit. I'm not a fan of grits but it was definitely a favorite. Brisket and ribs were so flavorful and delicious meat literally melted in our mouths. Everything was so delicious. We left with full belly's. Great ambience and service. Would definitely go back again.

My go to for BBQ when I'm not wanting to take the time to smoke my own. The turkey is crazy tender…read more& juicy. Best smoked turkey you'll get. Brisket is fantastic. The grits are amazing & I love the hot chicken salad. My favorite dish is the Tuck special sandwich with brisket. Brisket, fried egg, pimento cheese... perfect. But they have made some bizarre changes lately. I use to LOVE their cornbread. But they changed it for some reason & not nearly as good as it use to be. They also got rid of the ghost pepper bbq sauce. Still mad about it. It was my favorite sauce. The Nashville sauce is great. Very good. But damn do I miss that ghost sauce. I bought up every bottle they had left when I found out they weren't making it anymore. I've used it sparingly but I'm on the last bottle. Also, if u order for pickup, they randomly run out of stuff & don't tell you. I'll place & order online & when I get there find out they're out of something. Which is a bummer when you are ordering in bulk for several people. All in all though, still my favorite bbq when I don't want to take the time to do it myself. Definitely recommend it. Just miss some of the old stuff & wish there was better communication or updates online when things are out of stock.

The Space

Platter with brisket

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Cooll interior!

Edley's Bar-B-Que

4.6(221 reviews)

10.2 mi

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.

There is always great service from the employees here. The ribs were…read more very good and tender with a nice pull. The brisket was on the dry side but tolerable.

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Loaded Potato

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Nashville Style Pulled Pork Sandwich

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Rob S.

607

7 years ago

One of the best barbecue places you can go to in the Nashville area! There really quick with getting your order put together and brought to you, the prices are very reasonable, and the staff is extremely nice and professional. I always enjoy stopping by there at least once a week and grabbing a sandwich and some potato salad and a drink for lunch and I have never been disappointed read more

Karine G.

9 years ago

I love coming here. It's great to be back in Nashville!

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