Stopped into Hogwood BBQ in Franklin for dinner after a long, exhausting day and it absolutely hit…read morethe spot. I went with the Hogwood Sampler which comes with chicken, sausage, ribs, brisket, and pulled pork, plus mac-n-cheese on the side. All in it was $27.89 plus tax, which feels like pretty fair market value for the amount and quality of food you're getting. The food itself was incredible. Way too many barbecue places lean way too hard on sauce to do the heavy lifting. That is not the case here. Every single meat had deep, legit smoky flavor on its own and honestly didn't even need sauce. That said, the sauces were also excellent. The Alabama white paired perfectly with the chicken, and the spicy tomato-based red sauce had a great kick without overpowering anything. Drink selection was another pleasant surprise. They've got Coke products and Tractor Organic Beverages. I mixed their unsweet tea with the Tractor mango and made myself a mango tea that worked way better than it had any right to. If I had to nitpick, the side selection is a little limited for my personal taste. I'm always hoping for fries or hush puppies, though to be fair that's not uncommon for BBQ joints around here. I also ran into a sticky spot on the table that clearly hadn't been fully wiped down from a previous guest. That said, the food was good enough that it still lands as a five-star experience for me. Hogwood BBQ is an excellent choice if you're looking for seriously good barbecue in Franklin.

A very good visit to Hogwood BBQ! This is in a little strip mall so parking out front is pretty…read moreeasy. Order at the counter, then find a seat. I went with the BBQ pulled pork sandwich, 2 sides: Slaw and the Potato Salad. They have white sauce available at the "drink station", otherwise traditional BBQ sauces on the table. Sandwich was great, I always put a bit of slaw on my BBQ and added some white sauce. It was delicious! Slaw is vinegar based and includes a bit of kale, it is fine. But the Rosemary Potato Salad was really good! Just a bit of bacon in there too to complete the flavors. Others enjoyed the Hatch Green Chili Grits which is a nice take on traditional grits. Staff was super friendly and as we sat around the table, they came over to our table after lunch asking if we wanted a mini Moon Pie to complete the meal! Of Course! Restaurant is neat and clean, good BBQ option and the sides make it!

We'd been wanting to try Edley's ever since they opened in The Factory at Franklin, and I'm so glad…read morewe finally did. We ordered to-go and sat in the middle of the Factory, so I can't speak much to table service, but everyone was incredibly nice and helpful while we waited. They even double-checked our bag before we left (which I love because something always seems to get messed up). This time? Nothing did. The food was bomb dot com. We honestly haven't found great BBQ around here until now, and this just became our go-to spot. We'll 100% be back.

The worst BBQ I've ever had! The staff was friendly and accommodating, but the restaurant and food…read morewere terrible. We arrived when they opened, sat down, and found the table wasn't clean. We switched spots. As we started eating, I noticed I was stuck to the back of the booth and seat. Old BBQ sauce was all over the booth, and I could literally stick napkins on it and it would stick! Yuck! I sat in that booth. For the food, I ordered the tuck special with brisket. The brisket was all fat, no meat at all. The burnt ends were also fatty and not burnt at all. I'm giving it one star because my toddler liked his chicken wings, but overall, I was disgusted by the cleanliness of the restaurant and the food. I wouldn't recommend it.

Best fried chicken ever!! Great service and comfortable atmosphere! Thankyou to Puckets!!!read more

We eat breakfast at Puckett's often. And this is one of those "if you know, you know" situations…read more I order a bowl of their grits and have them top it with two eggs over easy. That's it. No hacks, no substitutions, no overthinking it, just a quietly elite Southern breakfast move that feels like it deserves its own line on the menu. The foundation is what makes it work. The grits here are genuinely excellent, creamy, well-seasoned, and clearly made with intention. And it's not a small scoop either; the bowl is three side orders of grits. This is not a light breakfast situation. One practical note: they're thick enough that they show up without a spoon. Not a complaint, just a moment of "respect the density." Once you break the yolks, though, everything loosens up into that rich, cohesive, borderline dangerous comfort food zone. What stands out is how unbothered the kitchen is about it. It comes out clean, properly executed, no questions asked, as if this is just a completely normal, correct way to eat breakfast. Bottom line: simple, rooted in Southern tradition, and easily one of the best ways to experience Puckett's grits.

Love the food, love the service…read more The staff at the Berry Farms location is great.

Food was amazing! Prob best BBQ in the Franklin/Nashville area! Brisket was kinda on the fattier…read moreside but all in all the pulled pork was good too.

Best bbq, nachos, salads and ribs that I've ever eaten!! Employees are friendly speck and…read morecourteous!! Clean atmosphere!!!

HoneyFire is not your run of the mill BBQ place the food is nothing like I've had anywhere else…read more The mix of hot honey with the smokey meats are what dreams are made of. Service was as fantastic as the food and by the time we left we were stuffed and left wanting more. Lovely staff and convenient location be sure to try HoneyFire!

Attentive servers Great food (we recommend the baby back…read moreribs and chicken). Our experience wasn't perfect, but it was really nice.

Have not been in a while so the have redone this place now. No longer a sit down and take an order…read morefrom a waitress/ waiter. You walk in and order from a kiosk with a cashier, once food is ordered and paid, you get your own drinks and pick a seat to sit. Your given a number for your order and the bring your food to you. At least they still give you corn muffins free gratis when eating within the place. But trust me the also have them listed on the menu to charge as well. The nachos with pulled pork was ok. Pork was a little tough and chewy. Flavor was ok. Not a lot of smoke flavor for my tastes. Cheese was more like a cheese sauce but a fair amount. I tried the Carolina Mustard type sauce. Which I have always known as Carolina Gold. Nice tangy but sweet flavor. Just need a little bit to go a long way. For the prices this place now is, sad to see them go away from the sit down and be waited on type format. Be a hard long time before I go back to a quick and easy food place like this. Miss the old way!!!

Food was great. Lots of talents on Open Mic Night. The Bandana Brothers were my favorite. Keep an…read moreeye out for Sauter and Koda Jackson! These brothers blew the crowd away with two incredible songs and some seriously impressive guitar work. Sauter even celebrated his 16th birthday on stage, proving he's a star in the making with a voice and stage presence that commands attention. Whether it's country, rock, blues, or folk, this duo has the talent and the "it" factor to go all the way. Follow me on Instagram - @thecannyadventurist for a deeper dive into my reviews.

Fox & Locke is the most classic southern food restaurant I've been to. With its old-timey southern…read morecharm, casual vibe, and delicious food it makes for the perfect stop when in Leipers Fork. With a walk up and order system I got the fried bologna sandwich, which when you order they'll ask what you want on it. I was not prepared for that question! Luckily the bologna sandwich is so good I dont think it matter what you put on top. Its a large piece of bolonga, which I prefer compared to the thin sliced ons. The fried okra was not my favorite, next time I would opt for the fried pickles. And of course, you have to wash down your meal with a good ol southern sweet tea.

First time at Martin's and we had a really solid experience. The kids meals were a great deal with…read moregood portions, and the hand-cut fries were sooo good. Crispy, salty, couldn't stop eating them. Mac and cheese hit too. Only downside for me was the BBQ sauce -- a little too spicy (I'm a wimp lol) and I wish there were more options. Slaw was a bit sweet for my taste too. Food came out quick, tons of seating, super easy vibe. I'd definitely come back!

Martin's was hands down the best barbecue I've had in the area!…read more On top of the delicious food, the staff were absolutely amazing and attentive! They had great suggestions and were so friendly. The restaurant was also very clean and had a nice atmosphere. I will definitely be coming again and look forward to it!

This place is awesome. My brother and I have been searching for the best bbq in and around…read moreNashville for two years and this truck is the best by far. We follow him wherever he goes. Be sure to call in advance as his location sometimes changes. CHECK THIS PLACE OUT. LOOK FOR THE BIG BLACK TRUCK AND BBQ RIG.

Dim bones, barbecue moved out of Tennessee about three years ago they have closed there BBQ Food…read moretruck. However it was the best BBQ I have had miss them on days like this. We hosted a huge event every fourth and they used to cater it man do I missed their barbecue.

10 out 10!! No complaints. 6 of us split the Smoker Sampler - ribs, brisket, pulled pork with extra…read moreside of turkey and lean brisket so we could try 5 meats. We also had Cole slaw (vinegar based, they stole my recipe!!!), green beans x2, and grits (yummo with a kick!). We also got free banana pudding since it was our first visit. Oh my, the best banana pudding I've had to date (better than my recipe!)!! Hope we can come back next year when we are here for hockey tournament season again!! Service - lovely, kind, sweet southern hospitality! Ambiance - rustic, southern, and spacious with a sprinkling of TVs. There is a full bar but we did not sit there with the kids in tow. Well down Edley's!!

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.