Had a great visit 6/10. Deli style order at the counter with 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. read more

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Famous jacks bbq is located on broadway with lots of tarsty bbq treats from brisket to ribs n chicken. 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. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Texas Beef Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Best brisket I've had in Nashville and among the best I've had anywhere, including Texas. Brisket was cut lean, sides were tasty, cornbread came standard and was delicious and plenty of local and domestic beers to choose from. Seating upstairs was a nice bonus with views along Broadway. Recommend! read more

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Good food good place. Good bbq and a must of u are in Nashville great view and great food had ribs and chicken sandwich and pulled pork sandwich all pass. Good fast service. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Another Yelper was right- it is cafeteria style where you line up and tell them what you want. Easy and efficient. Sauces/butter/napkins etc near the seating areas upstairs and downstairs. Bathrooms are single occupants rooms- upstairs and downstairs. Decent bbq offerings and good sauces! read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We stumbled upon this shop before starting our night of drinking. I love the set up! Reminded me of a cafeteria where you get to choose your meats and sides. The pulled pork and brisket were tasty. I really enjoyed the baked beans. The toast and Mac and cheese weren't anything special. There is plenty of seating upstairs! Don't forget to grab bbq sauce! read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Jack's Bar-B-Que came highly recommended so I had to try it out while in Nashville. The fact that I could smell the BBQ from around the corner let me know that I was heading to the right place lol. We arrived on a Saturday around 2pm and it was pretty packed but the line moved fast. I chose the Brisket plate with a side of Potato Salad & Baked Beans. Since we noticed there weren't any seats in the main dining area, they informed us that there was additional seating area either on the patio or on the second floor so we took our food and headed upstairs. The Brisket was pretty good and tender but I hate that they cut off most of the fat from my portion of meat, that's the best part. My friend ordered the Ribs & Smoked Chicken and both were delicious and seasoned very well. The Potato Salad and Baked Beans were okay but the Green Beans were delicious. Definitely check them out while in Nashville! With the location being right on Broadway, it's very convenient and you will not be disappointed! read more

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Tasty BBQ. I enjoyed the beef brisket plate. It came with two sides, I picked macaroni and coleslaw and I tried the chess pie...all was tasty. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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It was ok. I may have to go back earlier. Beans were good Mac and cheese very good Brisket dry and bland Ribs way too cooked. Ugh Sauce was a good mix Wife's chicken was tender and somewhat juicy. Bar service and eating by window to see broadway was awesome read more

Service: Even though there is a line out the door, service is cafeteria style so pretty fast average around 15 mins. You order and seat yourself downstairs or upstairs (indoor up stair seating/ patio). There's a CCTV camera that will tell you how many seats are available upstairs so you don't have to check. 3 meat combo (Tennessee Pork Shoulder, Texas Beef Brisket, and Smoked Texas Sausage): Plenty amount of sliced meat and sides to share between two people if you want to feel about 75% full. Beef brisket: So tender and juicy. Definitely get it. Tennessee Pork Shoulder: shredded pork meat was on the drier side, no sauce. Smoked Texas Sausage: was a little bit on the saltier side, but still good and juicy. Yelp check in: Dry Rub that you can redeem the whole dry rub bottle. It's not a little powder cup that I thought it would be. Sides: Cole Slaw: Very fresh and dish is light on the mayo. Corn: Cream of corn not corn on the cob. Great side dish, on the sweeter side. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Oct 2024 Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Long standing barbecue restaurant right in the heart of downtown on Broadway. Cafe style order and pay. They offer a wide variety of meats and sides. Pork is pulled in front of you and chopped and is very good. Various barbecue sauces to choose from. They offer both soda, water, and variety of bottle beers. Plenty of seating both downstairs and upstairs. They also have single restroom for men and separately for women. Convenient and reasonable choice if you are enjoying bar hoping downtown. read more

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Jacks has become one of my favorite bbq spots in Nashville because of their food and service. The staff are wonderful, friendly, and crack jokes while you order. I love it. The food portions you will not be disappointed. We usually share a 2 plate combo because it is sooo much food. We chose the pulled pork and brisket. I absolutely love their brisket it is tender and moist and needs no sauce. But they do make their own bbq sauces which I recommend trying. The brisket my boyfriend absolutely loves as it has a nice bark to it and just so tender. Their Mac n cheese is delicious as it is gooey. And hands down one of the better Mac n cheeses in the area. The fried apples were so good we were fighting each other over each slice because it was subtly sweet and delicious. They also have assorted soft drinks, beers, and of course the staple southern sweet tea. I love that they have multiple levels within the restaurant. I think there are a total of four floors if you count the upstairs outside patio to sit on. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - 2 Meat Combo Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Let's break this disaster down: Pros: 1. Cornbread was good. 2. Loved the historical items used for decorations. Cons: 1. Greasy! 2. The brisket and the ribs had no smoke flavor or marbling. 3. The service was fast but aloof. 4. The cost for four people with two meat plates, waters and a tip was $150. Yikes. read more

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Do what the locals do for Barbque We asked the doorman where to get bar b que before leaving and he directed us to Jacks for brisket. The place is old and traditional, on Broadway, in the thick. There was no line when we arrived but we didn't have time to time. The butcher at the counter pulled the freshly prepared brisket out like it was a cake and sliced off the delicately prepared piece of meat. It was seasoned to perfection, cooked medium with a seared ribbon of fact that enhanced the flavor. We got sides: Mac n cheese, green beans, baked beans and cucumber salad. We were happy all around. Thank you Jack for not disappointing. We also walked the location and saw multiple seating options and all clean spaces, even outside. read more

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Old school bbq place. You walk in, order at the counter while they put your food on the tray, and then you find a place to sit either indoor or outdoor. If it's busy, it's hard to find a place to sit. The people working there are very friendly. My only complaint is that the floor is always very slippery. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Smoked turkey sandwich with corn and mac & cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The food is always good here, very pricey non the less delicious so be ready to pay! Service is okay I mean you stand in line, order you food, get it, pay for it and go seat yourself and serve your own drinks oh so I guess service to myself was outstanding lol! What I did not like at at was the tip part! I'm not sure how it happened but I think it's the way they add tip on the machine! But I ended up paying like $35 dollar tip which WAS NOT what I wanted to tip!!! But unfortunately I did not see until after we had already left! Maybe the cashier should ask if amount of tip is right!!! It can get somewhat loud but always a place to sit upstairs. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

For being right in the Broadway strip I'm always a little hesitant about how authentic a place like this would be. I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing smells and friendly way we were greeted by the counter staff. Sausage is amazingly juicy and the pork shoulder has loads of flavor and not dry at all. Definitely try the beans!!!! read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I haven't tried other Nashville BBQ joints so I'm not really sure where Jack's shakes out. For me, it was just ok. The ribs had a few good bites, but for the most part were dry and chewy. Mac n cheese was just ok. My wife did say the pulled pork was very good. I would definitely go back, but for me, it's just middle of the road. I can be a BBQ snob though, so take that for what it's worth. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Real wood smoke...no fakery. - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Butter! The brisket melted like butter. Flavorful and just the right amount of fatty. The smoked sausage was so tasty. The sides we tried were a perfect match to the meats. Service were friendly. The view out to Broadway was a great viewing spot for a tourist. Love the cafeteria style and great seating options. read more

I'm really at a 3.5 but upped it to 4 because that pork shoulder really is GOOD! The place is right on Broadway in a prime location, but this small/narrow kind of a divey place was just that... a dive. That doesn't take away from the meat's quality and flavor. The usual white bread bun accompanied it, which I didn't eat, I was there for the MEAT! I'd probably opt to go elsewhere in the future, but glad I could try Jack's. It hit the spot at that moment. read more

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We picked this spot on a whim while strolling down Broadway between music acts. Decor was right on the money and the smell inside the establishment was heavenly! Pretty standard barbecue fair but done quite well, and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Staff was welcoming and I would not hesitate to return. read more

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Visiting Nashville...my wife and I both wanted BBQ. The locals all recommended Jack's Bar-B-Que. We ordered the Combo (any 3 meats) with sides...Texas Beef Brisket, Smoked Texas Sausage, St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, Mac & Cheese, Potato Salad, and Corn Bread. It was delicious. It was enough food for two people to split. Our server Tiffany was super pleasant and she was a wealth of knowledge regarding the history of Jack's Bar-B-Que...she was an excellent "Brand Ambassador." If you're visiting Nashville and you're in the mood for BBQ, please consider trying Jack's Bar-B-Que. read more

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Came here after a long day of drinking to try to mop up all the alcohol that I had consumed. When you walk in, the smell of smoked barbecue really does hit you and it is amazing. The line is a little confusing and if it's long, don't be alarmed, it moved relatively quickly. I highly recommend the brisket and the ribs and I also enjoyed the mac & cheese and cornbread that we got on the side. There's plenty of seating on the upstairs level and while they don't serve liquor, they do have white claws available for purchase. read more

We had a 4 hr layover so we uberred to downtown to grab some lunch. We ordered at the counter and got the 3 meat combo- ribs, brisket and pulled pork. The ribs were fine but the brisket and pork were not good at all. It lacked flavor, not hot. Just tasted like it's been sitting on the tray since yesterday. The sides were nothing to write about. The staff were nice and courteous though but the food was bad. I even felt sick right after. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Solid BBQ and definitely worth trying while in Nashville. Some great options here and great environment. Great tourist location and worth the visit. Traditional Tennessee BBQ, sauces are great, and customer service was on point. Take the time to stop by, and also experience the culture of downtown Nashville. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - 3 meat Combo Plate was delicious - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This was good BBQ. I had the pulled pork and my husband had the rib sandwich. I loved that someone was sitting outside to let us know there was more seating upstairs. We ordered at the counter and received our food immediately. I kinda loved the guy taking our order was listening intently while tossing buns about two feet into the warmer. The food was good, but not quite knock your socks off. In their defense, it was 7:30 PM. Great atmosphere. Country music playing, but low enough a person can chat. I would recommend. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Rib sandwich and Cole slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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4.5 stars. While walking Broadway, we were drawn in by the delicious smell of bbq. The menu looked great so we had to order. We both ordered a combo and loved it. Don't expect much from the interior, it's a typical dive bbq joint, but they make up for it in the food quality. The portions were huge and everything was delicious. Would definitely go back if I'm in Nashville. read more

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( This review is for the Trinity location; I couldn't find a Yelp listing for anything but Broadway.) Mixed feelings about Jack's. Credit where credit is due: - The brisket is world class. Great smoke ring; just a hint of a fat cap to keep the meat moist. Really great. - Pulled Pork Shoulder: Terrific! I like my Q without much (any?) sauce and this pork stands on its own. Moist, smoky, meaty, lean. Really great. But... - The sausage was (how do I say this politely?)... not good. In fact, I couldn't finish it. The meat was spongy and greasy. No bueno. - The sides were meh. Slaw was swimming in vinegar; cornbread was dry; mac'n'cheese was flavorless. - "Baked" Beans were straight from a can. - Fries weren't not an option (but a bag of Lay's was). I'm a traditionalist: I want my Q with a side of slaw and fries. So this was a let-down. Overall I love the ambiance of the place. And the smell is heaven. But, overall, Jack's failed to fulfill our expectations. Probably won't be back. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Pulled Pork & Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The best BBQ I've had at a restaurant! This place was second to none!! We tried a few other places but chose to eat here twice in the 4 day trip to Nashville. read more

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One of the most famous places to get barbecue from try this place Jack's if you're on Broadway pretty cool and unique experience. The barbecue is really good. The atmosphere was pretty cool and chilled. You can't go wrong with this place. Pretty cool part is that you get your food and then after you can go upstairs to eat. Ordered a large platter for three people, and it was perfect. The barbecue sauces that they provided was really good. Make sure you try jacks very nice people that work there. read more

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Great BBQ, got the pork shoulder with double side of mac and cheese, the pork had really good flavor and was very good not fatty at all. The Mac and cheese was very creamy and tasty. There is tons of seating upstairs and down as well. The service is great lines move fast. Beer and BBQ nothing better. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Tennessee Pork Shoulder mac and cheese Loaf of Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We went to the downtown location on Broadway. We got a brisket and a pulled pork sandwich with baked beans. The line is setup like the school lunch line. The sandwiches were stacked high with meat. Sorry I didn't take any pictures but we ate them all the way up. The beans were smacking. We ate in the upstairs dining room. There were 3 different sauces provided on the side in packets. I preferred the KC sauce. Service was good. I wouldn't rate the ambiance. It is a nice place to get good food. Next time I will try the location in midtown which was across the street from the hotel we stayed at. read more

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It took me eight years to make my way back to Nashville, but found myself at Jacks BBQ again. This time, I opted for a jumbo brisket sandwich with a side of mac and cheese, and a chess pie. Brisket sandwich was delicious and the meat was perfectly prepared. I had run the Rock n Roll half earlier that day, so I was HUNGRY... the jumbo probably would have been too much on a normal day but was perfect for my extra appetite. Loved seeing the brisket cut to order. The chess pie was good, not great so would probably choose a different dessert next time. There was a line, but it moves continuously and they do cut the meat to order (this is a major plus!), so you know it's fresh. I also appreciated that they have cameras showing other parts of the restaurant so you can see where there are open tables beyond the first floor dining room. read more

On Broadway but it looks like bbq shack on the side of the road. The one with the best tasting bbq and sides. Always a line but the staff is very patient. It's the best brisket in the area. Well cooked and seasoned. Sandwich or dinner option. Lots of sides to choose from. Chicken sandwich is half a chicken. Spices for sale. 2 dining floors Outdoor seating read more

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I'd just got to town. The concierge recommended Jacks. I ordered online and picked my food up. It was only about 12 minutes away. Customer service was great. My order was correct. I had 2 different sauces in my bag to try. Both were great. What I didn't like was the Mac and cheese. It didn't taste like cheese. The ribs were like jerky. The end piece I had was barely chewable. The Green beans were good and the brisket was good. read more

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We loved this place and was well worth the wait. Food was great with a good price point. The perfect way to start your night out on the town in Nashville. Tried other bbq spots the next day and had wished we just went back to Jacks again. read more

Larry crystal and Od sure now how to hook it up. They made me a brisket sandwich that dreams are made of . Great service friendly attitudes and a smile. One happy customer. And Fred don't forget about my boy Fred . The hole team was fantastic thank you . It feels more like a family dinner than a restaurant. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Me smiling so big because these guys took care of me - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We were driving through and definitely wanted some barbecue! We were not disappointed! How neat when you check in with Yelp you get a F R E E hand rub! The employees were all very nice. We ordered the three meat combo. We got ribs, sausage and brisket! The brisket was so tender, the sausage was juicy and perfect. The ribs the meat was falling off the bone. The cucumber salad was my F A V O R I T E! We also ordered mashed potatoes and beans. I'm keto so I don't get these foods often. The mashed potatoes were fluffy - it's hard for me to comment because I'm so used to cauliflower potatoes but I did find it delicious! The brand had a Smokey flavor yum! There's tons of seating throughout and even upstairs! The ambiance is kind of loud since the doors are always open and bands play outside plus the bars. read more

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We went on a Monday afternoon for lunch. Ordered brisket sandwiches with a side of baked beans. We didn't have a long line at all. Food is served in a to go box and we found an open seat on the bottom floor. We even had some tasty beverages. All tasted great. It's a faster food BBQ style of a place. You stand in line pick your food then go enjoy. There are Peyton Manning memorable items on the wall. Plus news clippings and pictures about the establishment. I had been to this same restaurant 12 years or so ago. Good BBQ. Stop in if the line isn't too long. read more

Slaymazing bbq! So good I went here twice over my weekend trip. Great deal with meat and sides. Obsessed with the ribs. Workers were super nice. You order at the station and seat yourself. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Que - Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee