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THE BEST BAR-B-QUE IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
(615) 823-2057
416 Broadway
(Fourth Avenue)
Nashville,
TN
37203
36.160924
-86.777387
Jack's Bar-B-Que
Last updated 11.20.09
What People Are Saying About Jack's Bar-B-Que
The Owner
Jack's Bar-B-Que
Owner
A man of taste and multi-talents, Jack Cawthon first began in the food service business as Cawthon's Caterer, Inc. in 1976. While catering to Nashville's social functions over the years, Cawthon found there was a void in "good Nashville barbecue," and so began his homework. Jack Cawthon started Jack's Bar-B-Que and is currently located only 10 steps from the back stage door of the Historic Ryman. Seven days a week, Jack's Bar-B-Que proudly serves Tennessee pork shoulder, Texas beef brisket, smoked turkey, Texas sausage, St. Louis ribs, smoked chicken and heapings of other Southern cuisine.
The Editor
Contributor
Contributor
In Short – With pink-neon flying pigs flanking its sign, this barbecue joint is easy to spot among the lower Broadway eateries. Get in line at the back of the casual, cozy dining room to get your paper plate loaded up with pulled pork, ribs and sides. The pork shoulder is tender and smoky and the beef brisket is moist and peppery. There's also macaroni and cheese and green beans--pretty much the only vegetable on the menu.
05/21/09
Yumm-o BBQ!
by AbbyOH at Citysearch
I like Jack's a lot because of all the choices they have in terms of meats and sauces and because you get a lot for your money. It's not the healthiest food around, but if you want good BBQ in Nashville, this is it. I've waited in long lines here before, also, but it actually goes pretty fast!
- Pros: Great food, fast, affordable
- Cons: Not any that would keep me from going here
05/20/09
Best Damn Bar-B-Que Anywhere!
by JoeEffron at Citysearch
My wife and I had the honor of visiting your store on Broadway this past weekend for the first time.
My wife had never been to Nashville, so for our 5th wedding anniversary we drove down from Kentucky without any real plans on what to do.
A cab driver suggested that we check out JACK’S BAR-B-QUE, and both of us loving the stuff took him up on it.
We ate lunch there and did not want to leave. We wanted to stay there until supper time so we could do it all over again.
We did leave, grudgingly, but not without buying some bottles of sauce to take back home. The wife says she is could even put it in her cereal.
The food was excellent and your staff was so helpful and eager to please.
So thank you for making our visit one to remember and we hope to be back soon.
Joe Effron
Frankfort, Ky.
- Pros: Loved everything: meat,atmosphere & best sauce ever!
- Cons: Nothing unfavorable to report
05/04/09
No trip to Nashville is complete without a stop at Jack's
by jeffvwald at Citysearch
I keep meaning to try something besides the pulled pork shoulder plate with refried beans and mac and cheese but its just too darn good. Wash it down with an ice cold sweet tea and you have a delicious and nutritious lunch. Okay, maybe not nutritious, but well worth it.
- Pros: Best BBQ I've had in Nashville
- Cons: The line can be long but its always worth the wait.
The Details on Jack's Bar-B-Que
Where to Sit:
The main dining room gets crowded when there's a concert or game going on, so look to the back patio for additional seating. And bring your pup--the patio is pet-friendly.
The Extras:
The restaurant also offers catering for parties and other events.
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Special Occasion Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Family Style Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats
Smoking Permitted:
No
Message from Jack's Bar-B-Que
- Two Locations
- BBQ Sauces for Purchase
- Catering
A man of taste and multi-talents, Jack Cawthon first began in the food service business as Cawthon's Caterer, Inc. in 1976. While catering to Nashville's social functions over the years, Cawthon found there was a void in "good Nashville barbecue," and so began his homework. Jack Cawthon started Jack's Bar-B-Que and is currently located only 10 steps from the back stage door of the Historic Ryman.
Seven days a week, Jack's Bar-B-Que proudly serves Tennessee pork shoulder, Texas beef brisket, smoked turkey, Texas sausage, St. Louis ribs, smoked chicken and heapings of other Southern cuisine.
