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    Tj's Bbq & Fish

    4.1 (27 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Soul Food
    Closed 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Miss C.

    I've been a fan for decades. I've never had bad v service or bad food. Just consistently delicious fish and barbecue. Literally the best catfish sandwich in Nashville.

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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!!

    Eatin' in the car...old school style.
    Gregg W.

    Amazing food! Such quantity for the dollar! One meal fed me and the wife! Good ole southern boy here coming back from California...OMG Soul food to die for. Old school drive up window, friendly staff...delivered to the car. This is the stuff of great memories...

    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.

    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.

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

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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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    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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    Peg Leg Porker

    4.3(3.9k reviews)
    2.5 miThe Gulch, Downtown
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    You order at the counter and wait for your name to be called, which doesn't take long…read more We had a pulled pork sandwich with was juicy and tender. The ribs are the dry rub and the seasoning hit all the taste buds. The meat was tender and fell off the bone. Difference of opinions on the Mac and Cheese, I felt it was to liquid and my husband said they were perfect and cheesy. We both agreed on the backed beans and coleslaw are a must order.

    We came to Peg Leg Porker to dry their Memphis style ribs we heard lots about. When you step in you…read moresee all the trophies and awards they have won for their bbq. We ordered a half rack of ribs and a peach fried pie. The ribs were solid and the meat was fell off the bone with each bite or when pulling the individual ribs off the rack of ribs. The ribs weren't very tender which may have been due to the cut we got or maybe most of the fat was trimmed off during prep. Memphis style bbq uses a dry rub rather than wet. The rub at Peg Leg Porker was decent, but during our trip we tried another bbq restaurant called Martin's whose dry rub I prefer. The peach fried pie was solid, it reminded us of a toaster strudel. The service was quick as we got our food very fast. There is a lot of indoor seating and a good amount of outdoor seating as well. The noise level was moderate, which allows you to have a conversation with your party without having to yell. I would consider coming back the next time I'm in town to try some of their other offerings.

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    Thai Indian bbq fusion…read more Super unique combo and cool vibe / staff I liked the pork sausage curry best- had a curry queso which was rly creamy and unique. Magic mushroom lacked mushroom flavor but curry flavor was very good. Creamed corn was so unique and flavorful. Cold noodles had an amazing homemade chili sauce. Overall super comforting and a very wintery/ comfort food/ under the weather type of meal

    Curry Boys... I can't say enough good things about this place! The food, service, and vibes are…read morealways top-notch. It's easy to find in East Nashville...just look for the bright pink house! I stopped by on a Wednesday afternoon recently, and it was packed. We ordered at the bar and had our food in less than five minutes! Everything I've tried here has been incredible. They smoke all the meats in-house (YUM), and everything on the menu is unique and packed with flavor. You can't go wrong with the Pulled Pork Nachos, Brisket Smoke Show, or the Tony Porker. The rich curry paired with the tender smoked brisket is mind-blowing. The sides are just as good, and don't skip the Ube Cheesecake! There's a small parking lot beside the building and another free lot a short walk down the street. Parking can be a little tricky during busy times, but it's worth it. Seating inside is limited but comfortable. I love the cozy, homey feel, friendly staff, and unique menu!

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    Edley's Bar-B-Que

    Edley's Bar-B-Que

    4.5(388 reviews)
    8.6 miDonelson
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    My first visit to Edley's was fantastic! There are a few parking spots in the front for pickup…read moreorders, but plenty of parking behind the building. This location has a laid back, casual vibe with counter service and a full bar. I visited on a busy weekday evening, but the line to order moved quickly. After grabbing our drinks, it was only a few minutes before our food arrived. I ordered the smoked turkey plate with green beans, mac n cheese and cornbread. The turkey was smoked to perfection and was a huge portion. The mac n cheese had a great breadcrumb topping. I don't usually like coleslaw, but the small side that arrived with my meal was delicious!! Our group also tried the BBQ fries, which were incredible. After just one visit, I made sure to download the app -- I'll definitely be back!

    Great Spot For Barbecue…read more I stopped into Edleys on Lebanon Pike to try out some of their barbecue dishes. This location is close to BNA and hotels near the airport. Edley's has locations in Nashville and other areas of Tennessee. On this visit, I was looking for something different from my usual barbecue staple,s which are brisket, ribs and steaks. I ordered the Chicken Platte,r which comes with half a smoked chicken, a side of beans, coleslaw, corn bread and pickles. The chicken was very flavourful and was a very healthy portion, and I was almost unable to try the beans and the cornbread. Overall, it was a decent-sized meal that I was barely able to finish. Edleys makes great chicken, and I would try it again if I have a chance to go back.

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