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Tj's Bbq & Fish

4.1 (27 reviews)
InexpensiveBarbeque, Soul Food
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Grant W.

Best BBQ, Fish and Customer Service in town! Try it and them, you will see for yourself! Support small businesses!! Thanks again for puming out fresh fish and spaghetti for 200 hangry college kids in record time!! Congratulations, my friends...you have the recipe for success!!

OMG best fish sandwich of your whole life.  Don't die before you eat one. Humongous
matt s.

You'll never eat a fish sandwich this good. This is what made east Nashville famous for food. No, it's not hot chicken. It's whiting fish coated and fred and served right out of the skillet on two pieces of plain white bread with an abundance of mustard, pickles, and yellow onions. The fish has a crumb coating on it so Crisp that it could stand it on its end. Inside the two huge pieces of fish are flaky and moist - firmer than catfish. No, the white bread can't stand up to the sandwich. It's not supposed to. Don't come here with your White starched shirt, on a date before you're going to the movies. You came here to eat. In a T-shirt. In a of pair shorts. And you may need a shower afterwards. The folks here are friendly and proud of what they do. Bring cash - about 10 bucks - and eat on the tailgate of your pick up truck or SUV. You can't really leave Nashville or live here without having a whiting fish sandwich from TJ's.

Ribs, fried okra, mac & cheese
Jose G.

Hands down delicious, down-home southern cooking at its finest. First time here and I ordered the rib plate with fried okra and mac & cheese for my sides. I would've rated it 4 1/2 stars b/c the bbq sauce on the ribs tasted as if it was from a bottle and not home-made but don't let that deter you (if it was home-made, they should start selling it in stores). The okra was perfectly battered / fried and the mac & cheese was good and gooey. I really tried to finish my meal and had to throw in the towel; ample serving that will not leave you hungry. Next time I'll try the fish sandwich. I did not see any drinks on the menu. Drive-thru / cash only.

Barry F.

I came across this drive-up only fourth stop on my Nashville BBQ tour after a recommendation from the guy working at Hog Heaven. Let me begin by saying, "Get the fish!" Do yourself a favor and skip the BBQ. The rib were good but nothing special. They lacked the flavor of better ribs, and the sauces consumed the flavor -- preventing the meat to shine. Okay, with that being said, the fish is fantastic. I got the catfish with onion, mustard, pickles, and hot sauce. It is served as a sandwich on white bread. Wow! The fish is cooked to perfection. The batter is peppery and complements the fish perfectly. This drive-up dive does fried fish better than anyone else. (That last statement is pure speculation; I haven't tried much fried fish in TN.) Even though the ribs were mediocre, the fish salvaged the review and was so good I gave the four stars to the fish.

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Shub N.

Can't really go wrong with some of this fried fish! I first went to this place 8 years ago and 8 years later I have returned and the same good quality. I will tell you that it is DRIVE THRU ONLY and CASH ONLY! You get 3 big healthy portions of whiting (if you get the dinner) with all the trimmings (pickles, onion, 2 slices of bread, mustard and hot sauce) and two sides! They serve can drinks and the fish itself is not seasoned but good and hot but you can make up for it by creating you a sandwich! Good all the time!

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Get you a fish sandwich and fries. It didn't disappoint. Fresh, hot and ready to eat!

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8 months ago

Best sandwich in town! Possibly best sandwich anywhere! Quality and service and it has been consistent for years

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3 years ago

Peach cobbler was store brand "Sara Lee". It was not good. I was expecting homemade peach cobbler at a black owned business.

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First time having the jumbo wings, dried out and not enough sauce. However their peach cobbler is amazing!

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Edley's Bar-B-Que - Rib & brisket platter

Edley's Bar-B-Que

4.1(1.7k reviews)
3.6 mi•12 South
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This seems to be the new tourist shopping section of Nashville. And Edley's is a great option for a…read moremid-shopping lunch. The prices are on par with BBQ anywhere. I had the brisket and pork tacos, both delicious. The brisket taco was especially delicious. It's fast-casual. You order at the front and they give you a number. Service was ok, not much table service, but that's perfectly fine for a lunch vibe. I'd stop by here again if I was in the neighborhood.

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.

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HoneyFire BBQ

HoneyFire BBQ

4.3(613 reviews)
9.3 mi•Bellevue
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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 only thing worth getting in my pick up order was the sandwich…read more service was poor no ambiance here lucky if you get service from the blonde manager on her phone

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4.4(3.9k reviews)
2.6 mi•Downtown
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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.

Went with my boyfriend & parents on a Saturday evening to catch a football game. The place was…read moreabsolutely mobbed and the host was running around like crazy, but everyone was SO friendly and SO helpful! I would have expected (and forgiven) some hasty replies given the state of chaos, but the staff was genuinely so wonderful while working their butts off. We ended up finding a spot in the upstairs seat-yourself section within 10 minutes and had excellent service from the bartenders up there. Great TVs and fun atmosphere to watch a game. The food was excellent overall. The hot honey pepperoni pizza with feta was phenomenal, so delicious. The pesto chicken sandwich was also great. We had 2 hot chicken sandwiches which were good. Everything was hot and fresh. Reasonably priced & good quantity of food for the prices. I would definitely come back, and will make a reservation next time to make everyone's life easier!

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Edley's Bar-B-Que

Edley's Bar-B-Que

4.4(419 reviews)
8.6 mi•Donelson
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Stopped here on our way out of town. We were in TN for just a couple days and hadn't had BBQ yet,…read morewhich needed to be resolved. Food was phenomenal. I had the brisket and rib combo platter with Mac & cheese, and grits casserole. Everything was terrific, I loved every bite. Service is up at the counter, and they give you a number and deliver to your table. Nice folks all around working here. They also do something I absolutely LOVE that most bbq places do not - ask if you want fatty or lean brisket. I have never been asked this before, I always have to ask for fatty brisket myself. Place inside looks how a bbq joint should - lots of wood, lots of TVs, and lots of tables. If you're heading out of town it's only like 8 minutes from the airport, perfect place to stop.

I gotta say.... I am way more impressed than I thought I would be when I first heard we were coming…read morehere. I am glad I was "brought" here because I may not have ever coon my own. I had heard of Edley's but had never seen one before. I do love BBQ so I am always down for some new versions of smoked meats I haven't tried. I might be a Nashville BBQ hater at heart, but I am trying to broaden my horizons and give people chances. This one is pretty damn good. I put them to the real test with a brisket plate on my first visit. They have better brisket than I can find in Memphis unfortunately. The trim was unique and I do not care for sauce on brisket (my fault for not reading), but this was some good BBQ. It's a typical setup for BBQ. You order at the counter, grab your drinks, find a table, and wait for the feast to arrive. They have all of the usual suspects. Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, burnt ends, turkey, and they have another menu with something they call "Nashville Style BBQ". I bet it's spicy, what ya wanna bet? I'll have to try that next time. I'll come back. I am curious now. I wonder if their sausage is any good. I guess I have to know now. See you next time, Edley's. '26 - 110

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Edley's Bar-B-Que - Ribs & Brisket with Collard Greens, Banana Pudding, Cornbread & Edley's Margarita

Edley's Bar-B-Que

4.6(229 reviews)
11.5 mi
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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.

I had been here before , road construction is a little delay in the area but when I went for lunch…read moreit wasn't bad at all. The food is really good I like the burnt ends myself but pulled pork is good too. Cornbread has a bit of a kick, kind of a surprise lol. But the ambiance is real bar b q and smells awesome coming in. Order at cashier and then give you a number so no service. I went a few months ago early evening and the bar was packed inside and out looks like a fun crowd if there had been a seat I would have sat there . Have it on my list to go back for happy hour to eat as it looked fun. Plenty of parking construction hasn't hurt them on that .

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Edley's Bar-B-Que - Counter

Counter

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Loaded Potato

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Nashville Style Pulled Pork Sandwich

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