Jack's Bar-B-Que
BBQ Joint$$$$
Nashville
"Best BBQ in Nashville, says Lecture."(6 Tips)
"the rib plate and pork shoulder sandwich are both delicious."(10 Tips)
"this place is amazing! the brisket and mac & cheese is bananas!"(34 Tips)
"Amazing.. Rib plate is the best bet"(4 Tips)
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Aslı ŞahinMarch 15, 2016Get a combo with 3 meats, everything is delicious. heavenly: ribs with 7 different sauces available, pork shoulder, beef brisket, mac and cheese. Okay: potato salad, apples, sausages. Bad: coleslaw
Roberto Bruder AguiarApril 27, 2016I had pulled pork, sausage and brisket. They have 5 different types of BBQ sauce. Carolina is great! Their 911 is not spicy at all. Anything people call spicy is not as hot as it is in Texas.
Mike WinstonSeptember 30, 2017This BBQ exceeded all expectations. Pretty inexpensive and a great place for a belly-filling pit-stop after hitting the bars on Broadway. Ribs & brisket were standouts. WinstonWanders.com
John MillerApril 7, 2018Super friendly staff and great food. The price and relaxed feel make this place a must-visit. Tried the 3 meat combo and the ribs, pork shoulder, and brisket were amazing.
Rishima PatelJuly 11, 2014The brisket, pork shoulder, and corn was amazing.. If you eat spicy don't be afraid of the XXX Spicy sauce it's tasty but not too spicy. The Mac and cheese was not anything great.
Design*SpongeAugust 3, 2014Good down-home barbecue served cafeteria-style in a casual environment. A nice, easy stop before catching a show across the alleyway at The Ryman. Don’t forget sweet tea. Read more
Sophia BurlingMarch 28, 2014Got the St.Louise style ribs which were amazing! The mac and cheese was good but the baked beans were okay at best. Sat upstairs and it was fun to look over Broadway street. Definitely a must eat at!
Mark MinerviniOctober 22, 2014One of the few restaurants conveniently located in the downtown area. Not the best BBQ you'll ever have but service is quick and it's a change from the various places serving bar food. Prices are fair- Tim VanderburgDecember 9, 2018Ribs are mesmerizingly memorable mouth watering marvels!! Highly recommended! Grab some cornbread, too!
Maggie MacGJune 15, 2021The hot sweet barbecue sauce is tasty and the cucumber salad is refreshing. The meat is fall off the bone tender. 😋
Jake SmithFebruary 2, 2012The pulled pork goes well with the Carolina sauce; the tangy taste mixes well with the pork flavor and soft bun. Bonus: Jack's considers Mac and Cheese a vegetable in the plate deals!
Maximum BurgerFebruary 16, 2017Had the 3-meat combo plate: sausage, chicken and ribs with corn and mac. All of it was fine, but lukewarm and not fresh - befitting the cafeteria that it is. Good service and modest digs.
Nick DApril 28, 2015Tasty food at a great price. Don't be put off by the canteen style service or plastic plates - the food is worth it.
Megan RDecember 14, 2014the three meats, two sides combo platter was excellent. enough to split between two people. great to try with the wide variety of sauces.
Best BBQ I have had. Great prices, filling servings, efficient service. Watching them pull the meat from the oven is a mouth watering experience.
Jennifer YihAugust 15, 2011Baked beans were heavenly, as was the potato salad. Corn bread tastes very authentic too! A bit pricey for what it is, but worth it if you're looking for some good BBQ in Nashville!- Adrian BabichDecember 30, 2013Kansas City barbecue sauce is great! Got there with no line and wanted seconds but line was out the door. I should have gone with my hoarder instincts! Yum!
Eric AshleyMarch 12, 2015Great BBQ. Pulled pork and smoked turkey really good. Carolina sauce was ok. But original sauce is incredible.
Russell HolleySeptember 12, 2014The brisket is amazing and you can't go wrong with the mac and cheese as one of your sides.
Kristen CallahanApril 16, 2012Very simple menu, but I thoroughly enjoyed the Tennessee Bar-B-Que sauce on my smoked turkey sandwich with a side of mac-n-cheese. Good sweet tea, too.
Amy Young-ChristleJuly 16, 2013Beef brisket and pulled pork is good with BBQ. But not much food for $. Low prices but little food. School cafeteria style and seat yourself.
Vince SMay 31, 2019The Family Pack - pick a meat, get a pound with 2 large or 4 small sides for less than the cost of 2 plates.
AFA1976December 2, 2014Proudly serving barbecue from pit to plate, featuring the best recipe styles from Tennessee, Texas and St. Louis.
Anthony MontenegroJune 13, 2018Pork ribs here bested the beef offerings. Smaller than Texas portions, as you might expect outta Texas.
Nathan MellenthienJuly 3, 2013Really enjoyed the brisket and pork. Loved the hot and spicy sauce. Would not get the ribs again though.
Zach TackettMarch 6, 2015Get some cornbread! Two years later and I still dream of ribs and cornbread below the flying pig!
Aaron LimMay 6, 2014Ask cashier for onions on ur order. Didn't like Tennessee sauce. Preferred Texas (sweet hot) or KC (mild). Serve like soup kitchen. Tennessee pork shoulder ok - try stl ribs next time.
Shawn KirschNovember 23, 2013Combo plate with the brisket, sausage, turkey, and 2 sides of corn. Can't go wrong!
The best BBQ in Nashville! Don't go anywhere else. Turkey, cinnamon apples, and sweet tea is awesome.
Roy BaumMay 29, 2013The brisket was pretty good...but only three sauce choices: Texas, KC, and Tennesse styles.
Lee LagomarcinoDecember 11, 2011pork should is delicious...you'll have to ask for pickles if you want them though. Try all three sauces!
Vivek SurtiJanuary 17, 2012Good BBQ here. I like chicken, ribs, sausage, and pork. Texas BBQ sauce is my favorite
Alan LaytonSeptember 25, 2011Best tasting briscuit anywhere and LOVE the Carolina sauce!!! Get the corn side & an iced tea. Excellent...
Patrick KirkbrideSeptember 10, 2012The brisket was great. In the afternoon, the upstairs wasn't crowded and well air conditioned.
Brandi JohnstonMarch 4, 2012Best beef brisket I've had! Try all three sauces and change up each bite!
ConciergeQJanuary 29, 2011What is your favorite smell or taste in Nashville? Cherryholmes, Country and Bluegrass Artists: "Jack’s BBQ (located in the alley next to the Ryaman)." Read more
Brittany L.November 2, 2010Try pork shoulder with all of the sauces. Skip the green beans if you want a healthy option- loaded with pork fat- just have the Mac and Cheese.
LauraJuly 8, 2014This is definitely not good Southern BBQ, but it's not bad. The Kansas City sauce was good.
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