Barbecue Restaurants in Nashville, TN

A tribute to all things Southern, Edley's BBQ has won the Best in Barbecue award of the Nashville Scene Reader's Poll for 4 years running. If its sheer popularity amongst the locals of Nashville isn't enough to convince you to drop by for a taste, then maybe its three locations around Nashville and its new joint in Lexington, Kentucky, will be enough. People keep coming back to dig in to the Tuck Special, a brisket sandwich that is topped with house-made spicy pimento cheese, red and white sauce, and a perfectly cooked over-egg. Other crowd pleasers also include the pork tacos, which are served with a tangy slaw and pico de gallo, and the sinful BBQ nachos.

1004 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206, Phone: 615-873-4085

Practically an institution in Nashville, Bar-B-Cutie had its humble beginnings in 1940 when it was still a pie wagon called the Testy-Eat-Shop located in the downtown area of 9^th Avenue. It continued to evolve through the years, even becoming a car hop in the 1950s, until it finally bloomed into Bar-B-Cutie, one of the most successful smokehouse chains of mid-Tennessee. Today, this local favorite continues to serve up some of the most succulent smokehouse pork in town and has several branches in Nashville and beyond. Aside from the mouthwatering meat, Bar-B-Cutie also has a fine selection of Southern-style sides that are made from scratch daily. Feeding an army? Call them up for some satisfaction-guaranteed catering and don't forget to ask for their mind-blowing banana pudding.

5221 Nolensville Road, Nashville, TN 37211, Phone: 615-834-6556

Hickory-smoked Tennessee barbecue, ice-cold drinks, live local music, and a family-friendly atmosphere. What more could you ask for in a good old' fashioned Nashville barbecue joint? The Drifters Tennessee Barbeque Joint has all this and more as it invites people from all over the city to come and smell the hickory and dig into their favorite cuts of pork while watching local talents jam all night long. Drifters is known for using only freshly chopped hickory to slow smoke all of their offerings with options like brisket, baby back ribs, and bratwurst filling the menu. They also take great pride in their smoking process, which they've fine-tuned and refined over their years in business. Don't forget to order some beer or bourbon to go with your favorites and make sure to start your feast with a small bite like brisket nachos.

1008-B Woodland Street, Nashville, TN 37206, Phone: 615-262-2776

If there were only three words that Fat Boy's BBQ could use to describe themselves, it would probably be authentic, local, and delicious. Serving up a little taste of Nashville in every plate, each dish at Fat Boy's BBQ is prepared with utmost care, love, and the absolute best fresh ingredients. This joint has got all of your favorite old-fashioned offerings like beef brisket, smoked sausage, baby back ribs, and pulled pork while also serving up Nashville favorites like the hot chicken or hot fish sandwich. Drop by and get a whiff of the on-site smoker, which uses a combination of cherry, apple, and hickory wood to give the meat that genuine uncanny taste of the Deep South.

2733 Murfreesboro Pike Antioc, TN 37013, Phone: 615-360-9969

A legend in West Tennessee's barbecue scene, Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint has been featured on several networks like the Travel Channel, the Cooking Channel, the Food Network, and even The Shadow. Let's not forget it's many features in print in magazines like Conde Nast Traveler, Bon Appetit, Esquire, and Men's Journal. What's got all of these networks and publications buzzing are the whole hogs being smoked low and slow for over a day by Pat Martin. Consumed by his passion for barbecue, Pat Martin's day, along with his crews', starts at 5:00am to tend to the hogs and to make the sauces and sides fresh. Understanding that good barbecue simply can't be rushed, Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint serves up favorites like the Redneck Taco daily and provides a unique BBQ experience to every guest.

410 4^th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37201, Phone: 615-288-0800, (website link)

Nestled in an enclave behind Gulch's high rises, Peg Leg Porker has been smoking up mouthwatering meats since it opened in 2013. Since then, Peg Leg Porker has become a bona fide barbecue star with bestsellers like the Memphis Sushi, a sausage and cheese platter served with saltines, or classic offerings like the BBQ nachos. At the helm of Peg Leg Porker is Nashville native Carey Bringle. As the pit master, Carey brings the traditions of West Tennessee barbecue to Peg Leg Porker, insisting, among other things, that all of their barbecue be smoked low and slow, just as the barbecue gods intended.

903 Gleaves St., Nashville, TN 37203, Phone: 615-829-6023