Amazing food and an institution in Nashville. However, the front is often disorganized and sends you to closed sections or sections that are understaffed. read more

We recently visited Nashville and had to stop by our favorite BBQ spot! This was our third visit, and every single time the experience has been amazing. We ordered the pulled pork sandwiches with fries and potato salad, along with the smoked wings. Everything was perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. You order at the register, grab a number, and seat yourself, which makes the process quick and easy. The portions are generous, and the food comes out fast. If you're in Nashville and craving great BBQ, this is definitely the place to go! read more

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Great stop while in Nashville. Great staff, great hospitality, good food choices, and wonderful ambiance. Would definitely be back for another visit. Don't miss out on these Tennessee staples. Appreciate you guys having us. read more

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Came in on a busy Saturday and got seated quickly at the bar. The service is friendly and easy. We opted for the feast that feeds twos and found it was a better bang for your buck. Plus the portions were great! The sliced turkey was on the blander side but the spare ribs fell off the bone!! I would say just a tad too much seasoning since it was hitting my throat when I took a bite. The spicy sausage is super spicy But we loved it. The brisket was just okay for us but super tender. The sides we opted for were the hush puppies, Mac and cheese, and green beans. I personally only liked the hush puppies. They were fresh and the batter was delicious. The Mac and cheese was awful and didn't have flavor. The green beans were good and had a stringy pork mixed in with onions. Overall I would try it again! read more

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

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In town for a Battery Council expo, we wanted to hit all the famous local eateries. Tonight was bbq night and Hattie B's was a one minute walk from the Omni. We ordered the full rack of ribs, beef slices, 18 smoked wings, fried catfish, fries, mac and cheese, broccoli, hush puppies, potato salad and coleslaw. Catfish was meltingly tender as was the bbq beef. Wings were smoky and flavorful. The only letdown was the bbq, dryrub ribs which were super dry, blackened, almost jerky like. Not yummy. Fries were flaccid and oily, otherwise the rest of the side were all well made. Nehi orange sodas all around, nostalgic. Picnic table layout with copious amounts of paper towels. Good times to be had here. About $200 all-in with tips and soft drinks. read more

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To be honest it was okay, I definitely can say I had better. The sides to me were the worst part. Meat was dry & idk the guy at the front, not the register was simply just not welcoming. read more

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

I definitely recommend not eating all day before coming here because the amount of food you are gonna get is huge. The ribs are delicious and tender, and they come with a very good sauce to put on them. The fries starters are also pretty good, and they have brisket and jalapeños on them to enhance the flavor even more. read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Full Slab (12 Bones) - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We were in Nashville and of course, had to try one of these spots. I had a tray with catfish and while it was nice and crispy, it was so salty, I was only able to eat a small amount. The broccoli side was delicious and the mac n cheese was fine as well. We didn't realize there was a whole upstairs/outdoor area to hang out at - would definitely have chosen to eat up there if we had known! read more

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

Great option for lunch near the Music City Center. We walked over and sat at the bar. Friendly and attentive bartenders explained the menu, made suggestions and took our orders. Food arrived quickly- very good pulled pork, Mac and cheese and green beans. Perfect when you don't have a long lunch break. Tons of searing in multiple floors. read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Pulled Pork Shoulder, Mac and Cheese, Green Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I was told a lot of good things about Martin's BBQ, but in my experience none of it was true. The BBQ was really dry overall. The brisket and the pulled pork were room temperature when it came out and the meat was fairly tough and dry. The sauce helped a little bit, but didn't really do much. The sides were ordinary, nothing special. For a place so highly recommended I was very disappointed with the food here. An uber driver told us that the owner recently sold the place out and new management was running things. Maybe all the high praise for this place was before the new management stepped in. read more

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Always a great time eating bbq at Martin's. Food is always good and consistent. Pro tip, eat upstairs and enjoy the weather. read more

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Finally got to try Martin's! I've heard a lot about it from fellow travelers and thought it was time to try it out. The place just opened when we arrived so we had our choice of seating. The food is ordered at the counter and comes out to the table quickly. Both items I had were made with brisket and they were delicious! It's definitely worth trying as the hype was real with this bbq. read more

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We were looking for some brisket when we traveled to Nashville. This place was the perfect spot. You walk in and order at the counter and get a number. There is a ton of tables. We went upstairs and it was such a great area. Lots of family style seating, there's a stage (no music when we went on Easter). There's a semi outside bar. The table had car seats as the chairs. Looked fun to sit in but we sat outside at the table. There was a wood ping pong table and some other games in side by the bathrooms and another bar (upstairs). The employees were very friendly. It was a great choice when we wanted authentic ribs and brisket. read more

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Power out. Heat gone. I'm surviving off vibes and my phone charger. I end up at Martin's BBQ on 4th Ave. I've been to Martin's before, just not this one and yes, I went twice in the same day. I'm alone in a hotel. This is self care. Downstairs: Sat at the bar and immediately felt like I had committed a crime. Every sip of my beer triggered another "so what are you ordering?" like I was squatting illegally. Relax. I ordered the two meat, two side tray and received what can only be described as BBQ appetizers. $35for exactly three(yes that is 3) brisket slices and a shy piece of chicken that looked nervous to be there. Also education moment: several staff members did not know what was in the food. The mac & cheese has bacon grease in it. No one knew this. I'm not a devout Muslim. I'm not Muslim at all. But I do like knowing what I'm putting into my body. Call me crazy. Upstairs: A spiritual awakening. Cool space. Great people. Actual joy. I ordered food to go and somehow got more food, better food, for less money. Same building. Different dimension. Science can't explain it. Also BIG BIG BIG HIGHLIGHT: taco brisket. Those would be my last meal. I can cry thinking about those. I will def come back, like i was genuinely mind blown by how cool the upstairs were. But also the staff was more cool and kind up there. I know probably by accident and the people down there did not mean bad. Just can we not ask a man 3 times in 10 minutes WHAT HE WANTS TO EAT!!! Im single not cause I'm ugly I'm just tired of nagging! read more

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This place is MUCH bigger than it looks from the outside. We arrived for lunch just after they opened & the staff members were fresh & friendly, and there was plenty of seating. It was recommended that we go upstairs, and we were thankful for the recommendation, as it is bright and open. You order & pay, and then the food is brought to your table. The food was quite good, we had sandwiches including the pulled pork, brisket, fried chicken, and paddy (how they spell it) melt. The best side was by far the hush puppies-so crispy and good! The fries and the mac and cheese were good, but nothing special. The only disappointments were the pies, as they were just meh. As with most places in the area, it will be quite loud once it is full and the live music is going, but it was pleasant when we were there for an early lunch. read more

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A bit of a hike off Broadway but definitely worth the walk. The restaurant is a little overwhelming as you walk in as there is so much going on - in a good way. So much to see and so many unique items - like the area with seating all from old cars and trucks - seatbelts still attached!! We ordered upstairs and sat outside since it was a beautiful evening. The food came pretty quickly which was nice and the barbeque was good. I am not a fan of the vinegar based sauce which was on the table but friends got the ribs and it came with a thicker sweeter sauce that I really liked. The beans and fries were great. read more

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We visited Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint on our very first night in Nashville, and what a way to start the trip! The Fried Catfish Fillets absolutely blew me away. Perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside, and that seasoning? Unreal. There was this amazing balance of garlic, paprika, salt, and something extra that made every bite so satisfying. This was actually my first time trying catfish, and I'm officially obsessed. We also ordered the Kid Brother Sampler with cornbread hoecake and broccoli salad and everything was delicious. The brisket stood out, but honestly, there wasn't a single thing we didn't enjoy. On top of the food, the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. Thank you, Martin's! The photo is not food... we were too famished. read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Inside the restaurant. - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We tried every bbq joint we could while in town and this was one of the top ones! We had the ribs, the wings, Mac n cheese, French fries, and hush puppies. The ribs were the favorite and the dry rub was phenomenal although everything was very good. This seemed like the perfect place to watch a game! Numerous mini bars and places to seat with live music as well in the evening. The thing that was really fantastic was the service. Real southern hospitality! Everyone we encountered was tremendously lovely and when they found out it was our first time they went out of their way to bring us extra sauces and made sure we were having a good time. A must-go for out-of-towners! read more

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DELICIOUS! Wow! First off, the smell of the smoker is intoxicating as you stand outside of the restaurant. Then, walking in, the smell intensifies and your mouth starts watering. I ordered the brisket sandwich. It was so delicious. Smokey and succulent. I wish there was a BBQ place near my house that made food this good! read more

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

What a fun spot! I came to Martin's while visiting my friend in Nashville and can't say enough good things. For one, the vibes are awesome. They had live music when I was there and the indoor/outdoor atmosphere was perfect. You order at a counter and your food is brought to you - the wait wasn't very long. In terms of food, I was very impressed by the BBQ. Having tried plenty of Dallas and Kansas City spots, I thought this one was right up there. I'd love to come back if I return to Nashville! read more

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Easy to order, food was fast, and drink selection was wide. Clean restaurant, clean bathrooms and pleasant staff. The pulled pork sandwich was awesome and the hush puppies were great. The hoe cake was a little dry but overall great experience. We did wish there was maybe a different variety of bbq sauce than just 1 on the table. read more

Martin's is always a good place to grab a bite to eat and listen to great music. Our favorite is coming in on a Friday evening to unwind after the work week. I always order the BBQ Nachos with a side of extra cheese. The hubby enjoys the meat plate with sides. Sit in the beer garden for ultimate positive vibes! read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Half slab - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The ribs were good but the rest of the meal was disappointing. The brisket was overcooked and dry, it shredded as we cut it. The ambience at Martin's is great, definitely check out the second story patio outdoor seating if the weather is good. The staff at Martin's was also very friendly and helpful. read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Sliced Beef Brisket, Ribs, Jalapeño cheddar sausage, mac and cheese, Cornbread Hoecake - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Ok. Here's the thing. Ambience is on point. Love the upstairs beer garden and music. Bartenders - on point. Funny and personable and know their beer options. Food? Listen...here's where it went sideways. Sausage was great - really flavorful and not overly greasy. Potato salad was nice. Mac and cheese also nice. Brisket? Bruv. Looks juicy but dry as a bone. Dry dry. Sauce couldn't come close to saving it. Maybe I just had it on an off day. Sauce? Not my speed but may be yours! 5/10 for food - would consider again for redemption 10/10 ambiance and service read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Sausage, brisket, Mac and cheese, potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great service, solid BBQ & draft list. Brisket was super smoky and tender and the dry rub wings with their Alabama White Sauce is A+. Ribs were very good although fattier and not as tender as you may expect, and Hushpuppies were a bit on the dark side. That said, bartenders were super friendly, food came out quickly, and the overall vibe is great. I'll definitely be back. read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Wings + Ribs + Hushpuppies + Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Martin's is a Nashville rite of passage & is easily one of the best BBQ spots I've been to. The downtown location is incredible; there's fantastic live music, an upstairs Biergarten, dart boards, a great bar plus more! Every time I go to Nashville, I have to stop by Martin's to get a bite; it's seriously some phenomenal bbq. The redneck taco is a must; you get the perfect bite of everything and it tastes unreal! All of their different sides are great & the different bbq platters are perfect for sharing and let you try all of their delicious bbq dishes. If you're going to Nashville, you need to add this stop to your plans! read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Kids Brother Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I really wanted to love this BBQ! We were visiting from out of town and heard that Martin's was the classic place to go for BBQ. Thankfully we came at a decent time so there wasn't a wait and our food arrived super quickly. Unfortunately, the meat was SO dry! I'm used to pulled pork and brisket dripping with grease or at least having some moisture. This brisket and pork was so dry it was hard to swallow. You could only get it down if drowned in the BBQ sauce on the table. The mac and cheese, on the other hand, was so good. Probably my favorite part of the meal. Maybe we came on an off day, I'm not sure. Either way, make sure to try some of that mac and cheese. read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Kid Brother Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

As a party of 2 we got in right away! We got sat at the bar which was clutch. Not 100% sure what the hype is though. I've definitely had better in my life time. Ribs were dry and needed more flavor. The brisket was moist and honestly the best thing on the plate. The sweet BBQ sauce was a good add to the meat and helped make the ribs not dry. Mac and cheese and beans were average. Servers were fab and super friendly! read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Combo Big Brother Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We really wanted to try this spot in our trip to Nashville. We got here around 7:30 which was apparently way too late. As we stood in line, things kept becoming sold out. As a result, we ended up only ordering six wings, and some pulled pork. Their wings were actually really tasty!!! I highly recommend trying them. Pulled pork was good but nothing special. We got a side of beans and fries. Personally, I was not a fan of their beans and I thought they were mediocre in flavor. We liked their fries a lot though. If you were to come here, you should probably get here earlier in the day because otherwise it's Slim Pickens. read more

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

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Wow, after several years I returned to Martin's and it was wonderful. We went at lunch, were seated outside up top, and had amazing brisket and ribs. The meat was cooked perfectly and the sides were the bomb! I'll be back! read more

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

Hands down the best chili I've had. I honestly wish I'd ordered a full bowl instead of just a cup. If you're getting the Redneck taco, I highly recommend the brisket--the chicken was a bit dry for my taste. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially with suggestions for first-time visitors. It's a casual spot, so there's no need to dress up. read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Farmhand Fries Brisket Tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Located a little bit away from the busy area of Broadway, Martin's was a great place to check-out for some Nashville barbecue. It is a huge space with plenty of tables and room for small and large groups. When we got there, the line was about 10 minutes and a lot of tables were full. By the time we left, the line was about double the length. The cashier was kind and explained some questions we had about the menu. It's not explicitly stated, but you can order meat by the weight (1/4 lb is the smallest). This was great because at all BBQ places, we want to sample as much as possible. Prices were very reasonable too. The dry rub ribs are something I don't get to enjoy that often and I really enjoyed it. Mostly tender and moist and great flavor (didn't even need the bbq sauce!). Some parts were dry but overall it was good. The smoked jalapeno cheddar sausage was amazing. The flavor and texture were great. The pulled pork was okay and I needed to dip that into the bbq sauce. The best cut of meat was definitely the brisket! Perfect amount of meat+fat. So delicious. The mac and cheese I'd pass on, but the green beans were good. They are the 'stewed' version so they are soft but packed with flavor. Martin's is a great place to grab some bbq while in downtown! read more

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint - Jalapeno Cheddar Smoked Sausage, Mac and Cheese, Green Beans, Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This place is usually packed, however, we came in around 2pm so there weren't that many customers. The staff were great. Service was quick. The nacho was so good. The half a slab of ribs was so yummy. We were so full at the end of our meal. No space for dessert. I would definitely come back. read more

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Solid BBQ spot that offers a cool, fun hang spot with lots of space when you need a break from the crowded Broadway streets. The second floor feels very expansive and casual and they will play live music too! We ordered the big brother sampler (4 ribs, 6 oz of brisket, and two sides). It really hit and the smokiness of the meat really shows through. We got the broccoli salad and slaw which were solid but didn't blow me away. Service was friendly and fast! Overall, a great stop for food, environment and even live music in the outdoor area. read more

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Okay, so I'll admit, I'm from the KC area and had my hopes up a bit about the TN BBQ. I thought I was ordering a Brisket sandwich, but it was more like a burger with a small sliver of brisket on it. It tasted great for a burger, just not what I hoped I was getting. Baked beans were good; however the bowl it came in was pretty small. Ordered some fries and also felt the portion size was a bit small for the overall price. I love bbq, but the sauce on the table was a vinegar base bbq and poured out like water, rather than a thicker bbq sauce. The place was really close to the hotel I was at for training. Might come back through the week and try something else, but have to say, KC bbq is better. Entire meal for fries, burger, baked beans, and water was $24.23. Atmosphere was great. There is no service at the tables once they bring you the food. Would have tipped something, but very little interaction or anything to tip for. Nice atmosphere for groups. read more

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There are many spots for BBQ spots around but nothing beats Martin's BBQ. From the Food, ambiance, live music and just overall service was 10/10. As you enter you make line and grab a menu and order as you get to the cashier then you get a number and go find a spot to sit. At first I thought I wasn't going to be able to find a place to sit but this place is HUGE, there is a second floor with a whole other section that you can order food as well, there is a bar and lots of TV's, shuffleboard and more fun stuff to hang with friends. Their live music was great and they have their schedule online if you wanna know what times they start and all. So bottom line their is a lot of seating the typical family style seating. Their food was Delicious, but I mean absolutely delicious. Their Broccoli salad was to die for honestly.. their BBQ was so flavorful, from wings to Brisket and Ribs everything plus their sauce was just perfection. The portions are huge so we shared that way we can taste a bit of everything. Once you order they get you a number and bring your food out to you as well. They had a bar area in the main floor as well with TV's everywhere so you can watch sports and all. Def a cool spot to come with just a few people or a big group. read more

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Many recommend this place and it did not disappoint. You walk in and order and they give you a number. It's was quick and we were able to find a table pretty quick. We got the two plate combo with the ribs and brisket. The ribs were flavorful and falling off the bone. Very tasty. The brisket was my favorite super tender and great blend of fat. The beans are a must; a bit spicy with a tad bit of sweet which I loved. The Mac and cheese was good. We also added the corn bread pancake which was not good in my opinion not enough corn or anything flavor. The drinks were strong and good. They have an outdoor area with live music. Great place our favorite bbq we tried while we were visiting and can't wait to go back. read more

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I try not to lead folks astray. So here's the straight up 411. It's a wait in line, order at the counter situation. This is pretty common for BBQ joints. My food was good but wasn't anything out of the ordinary. As far as value, let's say that they don't put the price on the online menu. That should be a clue. The place is kind of crowded and loud, but most people expect that atmosphere from a BBQ joint. Take your own data if you're okay with the above. I can't say that I am in a hurry to go back, but it might be worth it for you to decide for yourself. read more

The line to order has about 10 people in front of us, but it moves pretty fast! We ordered the cat fish sandwich and brisket plate. The cat fish was amazing. It was nice and crispy, had good flavors and was not dry. First time having a cat fish sandwich and it was great! The brisket plate came with two sides which I picked baked beans and Mac & cheese. The brisket was tender, not super fatty. The beans were good. The Mac & cheese was alright. It wasn't bad, but I've a lot of other really good ones. Overall, great food, casual environment, and the food comes out fast. read more

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

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I went here with some girlfriends when we visited Nashville on a Saturday afternoon. They have two stories worth of seating and we sat upstairs since the first floor was full. The second floor is open air and has picnic like bench tables and high top tables. We had to split our group into two high top tables because the picnic tables had no ceiling cover and it was raining outside. Me and my friend shared the big brother sampler with fries and coleslaw. This place does dry rub for everything (which I love but if you're a saucy person you might not like it) with the vinegar base sauce on the table. If you want more traditional sweet bbq or spicy bbq sauce you will need to request that separately. The sweet and spicy bbq sauce are really good and paired nicely with the ribs and brisket. The ribs are a nice size and tender and the brisket literally falls apart as you try to eat it. Very smoky flavor. The coleslaw was kinda meh but I'm not a big coleslaw person anyway. The fries were delicious though! We also ordered a side of the wings and they are really flavorful as well and pair perfectly with the bbq sauce. Overall the meal was delicious and extremely filling. You definitely get your money's worth. Just don't forget to ask for sauce! read more

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