Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Nashville

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Edley's Bar-b-que

90/100 (4131 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"First time visiting Edley’s today, and it is officially my new favorite BBQ place!! Even with a pretty long line service was fairly quick. The..."

Lisa Marlin Brown

"Edley's is by far one of my favorite barbecue joints in Nashville. It may be more "designer" barbecue rather than classic, but it has never let me..."

Chase Tramel

"Excellent food. Of course the place was packed but the line moved very quickly. This is our go to bbq place when we are in..."

Jill Thomas Knox

"My best friend and I decided on a girls trip to Nashville. We wanted BBQ and when we googled it Edleys came up. It was a nice place. Friendly staff..."

Missy Ann

"The brisket nachos are to die for! We all enjoyed our food here! The bartender looks like Emmy Rossum and is so..."

Leslie Fields- Disterheft

"Truly authentic bbq brisket and the banana pudding was to die for and offered as a side, a win..."

Sara Jane Abbott

"Had the beef brisket tacos. Wow fantastic brought my dog � with us we enjoyed the sides as well very pleasant staff. Will definitely be..."

Mark Akiyama

"Cute little place off the beaten path. Great food and chicken sandwich! Everything was so unique. Will definitely go back again!..."

Renee Murphy

"Yummy loaded fries!! Big enough to share. The place has a cool atmosphere as well. Had a fun afternoon with my daughter looking for street art and..."

Sandy Cameron Adams

"Food was amazing, i was just stopping through and that’s what was recommended. The pulled pork sandwich with the brisket stew/chili was mouth..."

Anthony Tony Dorsey II

"Amazing BBQ so good we went back two days in a row. Definitely on our to do again list!! The house hot chicken is a must...."

BJ Williams Aldridge

"Was told that the catfish was the best ever. But, one of the waiters talked me into the ribs. NOT..."

Chris Fortman

"Great brisket,great sauce, great sides, great..."

Alex Rohlfing

"Great food! You won’t be disappointed. Brisket and pork were both awesome and oh did I mention the..."

Mike Jayroe

"WOW! This place has the best smashed burger I have ever tasted! The flavors are out of this world, and the juiciness of the patty is just perfect...."

Tr1sh

"I stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner. Drink specials for Happy hour every day between 2-6. Good bbq in a fun neighborhood. There is free..."

Scott Moore

"Great location in 12 South with a nice open atmosphere inside. Had the smoked wings, ribs, tried the pulled pork as well. All very tasty. Their..."

Kyle Sechler

"We enjoyed our meal here. They don't have a menu that shows allergens, so despite asking some questions of the cashier (who wasn't super..."

Kailey Parks

"Hands down out of the 7 million views I received this past year this has been my favorite restaurant consecutively for 3 years. After missing this..."

chris shaw

"When you just want solid BBQ with the rustic experience of how BBQ should be eaten this is exactly the vibe I envision. Order at the counter, grab a..."

Suzy Ekstrom

"The brisket sandwich was great. Meat was flavorful and well seasoned. The fries were crispy, full of flavor and a good portion. Sweet tea is good but..."

Mike St. George

"Service: friendly, helpful. We had a couple of questions and each one was answered courteously. There was a line at the door and the hostess came out..."

holly brooks

"We stopped by for dinner and my Little Princess had the chicken plate with green beans beans and potato salad. I had a pulled pork plate with beans..."

Darryl McKoon

"Edley's BBQ definitely lives up to its reputation as one of the best BBQ spots in Nashville. The brisket and burnt ends were both incredibly..."

Andrew Sawyer

"Had the brisket tacos and smash burger. Mac and cheese was good but the price not worth the portion, it really wasn't a big deal. Both tasted great!..."

James Zour

"Went for a work luncheon, and from the moment we arrived, the Staff was so friendly and welcoming. Restaurant was very clean, and noted staff working..."

Brenda Malone

"Some good BBQ with some good seasoning. Cornbread was a little dry. But the rest of the food made up for it! The pulled pork and the ribs were good..."

Ceaz G

"Ordered through UberEats: There was a snafu with our order, not a result of the restaurant, but it took us longer than expected to get all of our..."

Christian

"I ordered the brisket platter with mac and cheese, and grits casserole. I had no idea what casserole was but it tasted better than Mac and cheese...."

Venkatesh Kolli

"So I've always heard good things about Edleys, so I decided to give it a try during our trip to Nashville this past weekend. It was definitely worth..."

Randy Latner

"Yummy! Great BBQ and great value for what you get. We sat outside and had people waiting in line outside basically in our space (thanks dude for..."

Mary Ann

Peg Leg Porker

89/100 (5662 ratings)

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"Ordered the lunch special for me (Pulled Pork Sammich w/ Slaw and BBQ beans )and the Machos for the wife. Deep pink ring on the bark in my pile of..."

Kevin Darren

"Had the pulled pork sandwich platter. Smoked green beans delicious as always and potato salad as sides. All were delicious as usual. Sat at the bar..."

Louis Zinser

"The food was great! The service was fast considering how full the place was. I would definitely..."

Amy Messerschmidt Bruss

"Great BBQ. Close to the Gulch but off the main drag. Great food beer and priced right. There is a cool rooftop patio where you can drink and..."

Bryan Green

"Very good! I sat outside with our pup while my boyfriend went in to order for us. Very friendly staff (one man even brought out a little water dish..."

Chloe Shell

"We made sure on our 16 hour trip home that we had to stop here ! It was amazing we had a little bit of everything the ribs and Mac and cheese are the..."

Monica Pena

"Been here twice passing through Nashville, great food, great beer and incredibly friendly staff. Don’t miss it if you get the chance to..."

Ron Callahan

"Best service at the Bar! Jamison and Joe were the best! Thanks for the best experience we will be back..."

Paige Michael Alvey

"It was awesome. Customer service was excellent and the floor staff were very informative. They were also very nice and entertaining as..."

Jennifer Leigh

"Best food ever!!! Treated great and with friendly service...Would highly suggest stopping and checking it out... Class act..."

Heidi Dickinson

"If I could give them 5 more stars I would. Their dry rub is method is excellent. The Mrs and I shared a rack of ribs, pulled pork, 4 chicken wings,..."

Big Lou

"Excellent representation of TN BBQ. Ribs are seasoned really well, and they really don’t need a sauce. I ate about half dry and half with the mild..."

Scott Moore

"You can't visit Nashville without having some of the best BBQ that you will ever eat!!!! Their ribs are my favorite! And if you like Mac and cheese,..."

Ella Spence

"Casual BBQ atmosphere... our first visit & highly recommended by our dynamic Trolley Tour guide, Hunter! The smells walking up the block from where..."

Sandy Arnold

"Walking in, the line was to the door and the place was packed. They steadily ran through the line in about 12-15 mins and my food was ready in about..."

Andy Newton

"Best BBQ in Nashville! I visit as often as I can and really enjoy the BBQ Nachos, Pulled Pork Sandwich topped w/Coleslaw and their Mac &..."

D D

"Half Rack of Ribs were an 8/10. They get a solid 10/10 dipped in their mild sauce. Meat falls right off the bone, and it’s seasoned to..."

Ken

"Great sides we got the mac and cheese, potato salad and baked beans. The pulled pork sandwich was very delicious with the coleslaw on top, Added a..."

Scott Meager

"This is a must-visit restaurant if you’re in Nashville. Delicious pork ribs and pulled pork and just the most wonderful staff. Service is very fast..."

Caleb Chan

"Came to Nashville with friends, we were craving bbq found peg leg porker and wanted to give it a try after all the great reviews. They exceeded..."

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Butchertown Hall

89/100 (2423 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a great restaurant in an out of the way location. The ambiance is excellent. The service was quick and friendly. The only thing that was a..."

Octavio Diaz

"Worth the hype! Gorgeous indoor and outdoor seating area. Service is outstanding. Atmosphere is a modern spin on the quintessential restaurant of..."

Niki P

"Food was so good and the service was great. We stopped in at about 730 on a Thursday night with no reservations (I recommend making some if you can)..."

Erin Scheck

"For a gateway weekend we decide to visit Nashville and we were looking to eat and this was our first choice and was AMAZING! The place has an amazing..."

Manny G.C.

"Had a fantastic breakfast here before we had to go back to Commiefornia.....one of the first people in on a Saturday, but it quickly got packed...."

Tommy Tegu

"First try at this restaurant and it surely won't be the last. Very good dinner with friendly staff. Drinks and dinner were all wonderful, the smoke..."

Bruce Taggart

"Best dinner spot off the main strip and busy parts of Nashville. This restaurant is the best meat that is cooked over a wood fire grill that you can..."

Grant Allen

"We had brunch on a Saturday morning; the place is lovely, with a patio that invites to stay for a bit more. I had the Cowboy breakfast, and..."

Diana Restrepo Copher

"What an amazing experience we did not make a reservation we walked in we gave them my number to be on the wait list because they do accept walk-ins..."

Victor l Thomas

"My husband and I had brunch here during our visit to Nashville. The food here is amazing and so is the staff and atmosphere. We had the Queso 10/10..."

Rachel Warren

"Came with a group of friends and we were well taken care of. This was our second experience. Brunch was great. Dinner was better. Maybe because our..."

Patrick Ward

"An overall great experience! We loved the queso! The Lamb was so succulent and tender We had a very fun dinner and it was all thanks to..."

PangeaAV

"Loved this restaurant. Came here with family and it was perfect. The service was impeccable, and the waitress was very helpful with the menu. The..."

Ellie Voelker

"I don’t think I’m quite the sucker for anything like I am for bone marrow. Butchertown Hall has some of the best bone marrow in town! It’s..."

Ree N.

"We were on a bike tour and our guide highly recommended Butchertown Hall. We were not disappointed!! The food was amazing. My husband and I shared a..."

Brenda Fulmore

"Was an hour wait to be seated. We were lucky to grab seats at the bar. Bartender was attentive and fun. Place was recommended by a friend and we were..."

Beth Doyle

"Great food and flavors in a modern and open setting. Went for dinner and service was friendly and helpful with the extensive menu. We ordered some..."

Bryan Doyon

Shotgun Willie's Bbq

Murff’s Bbq Shack

89/100 (108 ratings)

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"This place is a trailer with a drive-thru and some outdoor seating. The staff is incredibly friendly. (I lived in Texas for 3 years and traveled all..."

Sara Jean

"One word: Authentic! We're from Texas where we serve BBQ at all major events so we went looking for real Memphis BBQ -..."

Gayla Bowers

"I visited this location about a month ago with a friend. Being a vegetarian at a BBQ place was obviously not the best, I had a few sides for a meal..."

Jenn

"A great place to visit for excellent food and fast friendly service! One of the best brisket sandwiches where the meat is the star attraction. One..."

Ben Hardesty

"So good, one of my favorite BBQ places in tn! For what it is it's fairly priced I'd even say inexpensive. The young man Zach behind the register was..."

George Wear

"Maybe avoid the Sausage and Cheese Plate, but everything else is incredible. Try the smoked wings, better than anyone else in Nashville or the Loaded..."

Michael

"Really great place to eat, food is awesome and you get a lot for the price you pay compared to other bbq places. I got way too much food the first..."

angela helbert

"We ordered ribs and BBQ turkey. Ribs were a delicious dry rub. The turkey had a slow smoky flavor. My family loved it. Will definitely be..."

Jennifer Gray

"I had the BBQ potato and it was good and filling. The hot BBQ sauce is really tasty. The staff was a little standoffish but we didn't go for the..."

Adam Thielebeule

"Awesome BBQ place. Highly recommend it!! Great brisket and pulled pork! Their sauces are amazing. Nice and friendly..."

Dylan Cantrell

"Best barbecue and sides in Nashville. Glad we found. Brisket sandwich is phenomenal. Can't say enough about this..."

John Williams

"Hands-down my favorite BBQ in Nashville, served by some of the nicest people you could ask for. I can't recommend this place..."

Jim Zirkle

"I had it for dinner one evening and I can honestly say it was some of the best bbq I’ve eaten in a while. Thank you for the great work you..."

elliot grinder

"Good selection and a perfect place to pick up some BBQ or hot wings. One of my favorite spots in Bellevue for a quick..."

Toby Lane

"Really tasty BBQ. Their tacos are bomb and their side sauces are top notch. Amazing..."

Cameron Monzon

"Great service, food is unbeatable. Best smoked sausage in middle..."

Jr

"Fried pickles are great. Pulled pork is good. Too bad they were out of..."

Angi Morgan

"The authentic BBQ experience is from a slightly suspicious-looking shack on odd lot. It's always the..."

David Marsch

Jack's Bar-b-que

89/100 (3090 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing BBQ!! They definitely know what they are doing back there! The brisket was cooked and smoked perfectly! The sauces were really good no that..."

Tyler Robinson

"An excellent place for BBQ in Nashville. Brisket was perfect, smoked chicken was superb. You get a great portion of meats/sides and won’t leave..."

Jared

"Stopped in for a quick bite before the fireworks... From the line of cars in the take-out line. My hunch was spot on. We had the pulled pork..."

Mark Olson

"As I've said, I collect BBQ joints the way some people collect shot glasses. My usual is ribs, but I'm doing some dental work and it's difficult, ..."

Ron Z (TheDict8or)

"Hands down, the best BBQ in the United States. I've been in almost every state to include Texas, Louisiana, Nevada, the entire East coast and this..."

John Wannamaker

"Yess hunty i ate my lil tail off here from flint mi just visiting as a semi truck driver food was amazing they got a deal 6 ribs and two sides and..."

Jasmine Williams

"food is dangerously delicious! sauces are the best I've tasted! potato salad, mac and cheese, corn bread are good! come here for some good bbq and a..."

Ronald De Chavez

"Their food is amazing. I highly recommend the brisket. All the pies are delicious and that apple cobbler to die for. Very friendly, and the GM is..."

Jamie Engelman

"Amazing BBQ and right off the highway. Stopped on a road trip and do not regret it one bit. Got the pulled pork, brisket, mashed potatoes, apples and..."

Daniel Simone

"We ordered the $28 family meal deal. It was our 1st time eating here & dinner was DELICIOUS! 😋 I would've appreciated some acknowledgement from..."

Tee Tee Black

"On our way home and we found this little spot right outs ide Nashville headed back to STL. Reviews looked good so we stopped in. Lots of awards..."

Chad Fiedler

"Best bbq I've had so far! We ordered the 2 meat dinner, pulled pork, smoked sausage & brisket & ribs. The meat fell off the bone so tender & juicy...."

Grandma Mckeehan

"The food is consistently great (best cornbread in town) and I always enjoy interacting with the staff, even if it's just through the drive-thru. Plus..."

Abigail Hustad

"Upon walking into the place the smokey aroma filled the room. A line of people from the lunch crowd moved quickly, which gave me just enough time to..."

Terrance Ray Trybus

"Beef brisket to die for, also pulled pork and smoked sausage. All around goodness. Homemade sauces and fresh veggies. Will visit this place again if..."

Carleen Hook

"If you want a fine example of Tennessee style Ribs and Texas style brisket with some delicious pulled pork and sides like baked beans and stewed..."

Kevin Stone

"Holy smokes this was some great BBQ it was off the chains that it's a must stop if you your on the search for southern style stick to your bones..."

Cassandra Durkatz

Edley's Bar-b-que

89/100 (3364 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Straight up delicious barbecue. I highly recommend the ribs, mac 'n' cheese and potato salad. I found the prices very reasonable--a rib platter was..."

Larissa N. Jakubow

"Great atmosphere great menu! They get very creative with bbq outside of getting your traditional plates (but they have those as well) wings are..."

Shaun Bertrand

"My husband had eaten at Edley's for lunch in the past and raved about how good it was. I, being a sucker for good bbq, had him bring me here for..."

Jennifer Ellithorpe

"A group of friends came from Ohio and we stopped in last night for Dinner. Wow what a great experience. The food was amazing and Michelle...with 2..."

Stephen Nagel

"We were there yesterday before the titans game, and it was pack , I mean you could barely walk , we went to the bar to get drinks wich we got fast..."

Alejandro Torres

"If it's not the best barbecue in Nashville, it sure is one of the best. Great meat, great sauce. I tried the BBQ meatloaf sandwich for the first..."

Ross Jones

"This place was great. I have always wanted to try the on 12th Ave but never could get anyone to go. I recommend this establishment and will go..."

Ronette D Bunch

"The best brisket in the world. I’m always excited to go and have amazing food. The bar is also..."

Michelle Baggett Laflin

"This awesome place was recommended to my friends and I who are visiting from Ontario, Canada. It was definitely worth the visit. Great food! Fast..."

Laura Katherine

"Out of towner here! We thought it was delicious, reasonably priced and thought it was cool how they had it where you order at he counter and then..."

Christina Marie

"Lunch was amazing!!! And the friendliest staff. I Had their salad with smoked chicken and it was to die for. I’m from North Carolina so barbecues..."

Jacob Ormandy

"Went for brunch and it was amazing! The smell when I walked in told me I was a true BBQ place. The breakfast tacos were perfect and the bartender,..."

Bob Coppola Jr.

"Best brisket in the area. The hot links with pimento cheese was incredible. The burnt ends and grits were definitely delicious. Not to mention the..."

Jamie Fitzwater

"Delicious! Great atmosphere! Cool interior dining. The food was outstanding! Ribs were juicy, well flavored and slid right off the bones. The..."

Suze Collins

"Amazing place and delicious food! They have a covered outdoor area which is pet friendly. From the moment we arrived till the very end they treated..."

Alejandra

"Fairly good bbq and sides, I wish the cornbread was better though, ours was a bit hard. I’d recommend the Mac n cheese over that. It’s nice they..."

Tara Noorani

"Awesome food and Excellent service, Thanks Mike! Learned what a Bushwhacker is too..I highly recommend the Dry rub wings and Brisket and of course..."

Rose Knight

"Brisket and Nashville Hot Chicken platters are excellent! Brisket is smoky and full of flavor. Hot Chicken has a jalapeño ranch sauce that is..."

Chris Wolf

"Fantastic BBQ meat and sides! I especially liked the brisket, smoked turkey, and the banana pudding. I recommend the platter for 3-4, but it feeds..."

Sheila Benak

"Visiting daughter and family in Tennessee. They recommended this place. Great choice! The place was clean, the food was great, and the customer..."

Richard Cable

"Service was keeping me from giving 5 stars my first time, but the two girls made my 4th of july lunch a blast. The food was great. I tried the smoked..."

Oceanthebartender

"Magnificent! I have always loved the barbecue fries (which is a meal by itself) and the bushwhacked drink, but now even better because they have more..."

Robert Starnes

"Food was just ok. Meat was definitely cooked well. Brisket was cooked great. The bbq sauce is a vinegar base- that would have been helpful to know..."

Rachel Holland

"Texas girl here: my husband LOVES bbq and as soon as we landed, we decided to come here for lunch. The service was great, hospitality, great, and..."

Jackie Trejo

"Edley's was the best bbq we had on our visit. We were staying downtown and a local gave me the recommendation to take an Uber across the river and..."

Nickolas Whidden

"Amazing BBQ, friendly staff, cool spot! Can’t go wrong with anything on the..."

Nick

"Food takes a while when they get busy but it's worth the wait. Pulled pork and brisket were excellent. The Mac and cheese was good but I've had..."

Michael Penrod

"Very good. Fried green tomatoes were a hit. Nachos with pulled pork were amazing on their homemade potato chips, the bushwhacker was fantastic and..."

Phil F

"The new East location is beautiful. Food is consistently delicious. I always know I'm going to like my meal, and it's going to taste the same as the..."

Melissa Hurley

"This was easily the best BBQ I've ever had. It's not even close. I went here twice in the 3 days I was in Nashville. The burnt ends are super..."

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