Reviews & Ratings for Judge Bean Bbq
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Delicious Brisket
by jdd32005
May 21, 2008
I absolutely love this restaurant. Their brisket is the best I've ever had. I recommend getting the Brisket Plate, the Brisket Tacos, or the Brisket Tamales. The Cowboy Beans are also a great choice for a side. The food is awesome. You can't go wrong here.
- Pros: Best brisket in town
- Cons: Service could be better
A little bit of sauce does not make it BBQ.
by Westerdam
May 21, 2008
While at Greere Stadium for the Sounds game I figured I would go up and try Judge Bean's as I was thinking that it had to be better than Sluggers which used to be there.
When we got up there it was pretty empty with only about 3 other tables being used. I thought it was a bad sign, but we went in anyway. I ordered a Burger, and my buddy got the ribs. I have this rule that says if it is a BBQ place and there is no stack of fire wood go somewhere else. I should have stuck to my guns, but I figured a burger would be ok. It took forever to get the food after we ordered. I remember commenting to my friend that the game was only nine innings.
Things did not get much better when the food did come.. The meat had some sort of seasoning on it that was not good, and the cheese.....give me break, but they use Nacho Cheese on burgers. I asked for some lettuce and they do not have it.. Was this BBQ or a Mexican Cantina?
I tried one of my friends ribs and it was the same old boiled ribs that I hate. They brown them a bit, slapp on some sauce and call it BBQ. I am no Einstein, but I do know BBQ and this was not BBQ.
It is too bad. I go to about 40 games a year and it would be nice to get a decent place up there, but this is not it. I am back to bringing in Burger King burgers or Fried Chicken from the market. It is better than Judge Beans., and a heck of a lot cheaper too. Save your money for some Peanuts downstairs.
- Pros: The fries are good
- Cons: The rest of the meal and the long wait to get it
you ain't kidding me
by giftbottom
April 20, 2007
The cussing (14 times!) on the menu was pretty classless......and i cuss with the best of them! the portion size for the meals were very good, but the meat was not fresh. i got the brisket tacos and the brisket sandwich. tacos were pretty good. the sandwich was o.k. at best. they sliced the meat paper thin (like on a roast beef sandwich slicer) and layed it over chopped brisket meat (used for the tacos i assume, which means it came right out of the fridge!). whenever you eat brisket that is sliced paper thin they are trying to hide things. when it is sliced thin BEWARE......that means (usually) that it is too dry to serve otherwise (sliced in 1/8" thick slices). its like eating pulled pork that already has sauce mixed in with it to hide how dry it is. the atmosphere was pretty cool but thats about it.
- Pros: ambience
- Cons: food
Amazing sausage!
by plummykitty
March 17, 2007
Love this place, I don't live in nashville but this restaurant made me want to! I can't compare it to anything- never have had real Texas BBQ. Wish they shipped the meats-honestly the best sausage I've ever had in my life....mmm...will be back asap.
- Pros: sausage, casual atmosphere
Best BBQ I have had yet ... cool menu ... great brisket tacos
by qwiklap
February 20, 2007
This place has a awesome menu topped with things like Brisket Tacos and BBQ Burritos -- as well as other more traditional items (brisket, baked beans, chicken, sausage, etc.). This place is awesome -- without a doubt -- I plan to go back repeatedly. Great decor and atmosphere as well.
- Pros: Awesome food, cool menu, cheap!
- Cons: I kind of wish the sauce was a bit spicier, but the smoked meats are awesome!
from a native Texan
by sikko1zz
January 23, 2007
with all due respect, sbmorton, the Texas BBQ staple ain't the hog - having said that, I have given Judge Bean's brisket a try THREE times - it certainly ain't Texas BBQ - if the Judge wants to claim he's from Texas, he needs to smoke it low & slow - Nashvillians, please do not let this be the bar with which you 'judge' Texas BBQ - folks 'round here love you some pork, but if done right, I guarantee the brisket will become a close second
Brisket ain't BBQ
by sbmorton
January 17, 2007
I think that the new location is perfect. The ambience is exactly what a boutique BBQ should be shooting for. However, despite the brilliant ambience of the venue, I think this Texas style BBQ leaves much to be desired. If you plan to fancy yourself as a true southern BBQ joint then you need to be able to master- the pig. Sure, this place has excellent brisket, but brisket ain?t hog. In my opinion, hog is the only true bbq, and if you can?t make a decent shoulder sandwich or pork ribs, then pack your bags. Also, the house BBQ sauce tastes like ketchup, liquid smoke, and nickel. If this place wants to compete with the other BBQ restaurants in town then they need to focus on improving their pork shoulder, ribs, and sauce. One more thing, the service is very slow. I waited 15 minutes for a beer while the bartender watched a hockey game. Inexcusable.
Good, but not as good as Tennessee BBQ
by jabo1976
December 14, 2006
My friend and I love some BBQ and after hearing several people rave about this place I suggested it for lunch one day. Mind you this is Texas BBQ not TN/NC pulled pork which I prefer. The brisket was very tender and good but not enough to convert me. The 2 sauces were good but pretty much average. The cowboy beans had a great flavor but were lukewarm. The fries were great (no mashed potatoes, a big negative) But the thing that left me scratching my head was the slice of plain wonder bread! For $10 I would expect a piece of good ole Texas cornbread or at least buttered toast. Anything but a 2 cent slice of wonder bread! That to me is worth at least 1 point deduction. If this is your first time in Nashville check out Jacks or Hog Heaven first for Tennessee BBQ. For everyone else this place is definitely worth checking out (especially if you are a Texas BBQ person) and I would go again if someone else wanted to go; but this is not good enough to satisfy my weekly BBQ craving.
- Pros: Good Texas BBQ
- Cons: Average sides, Wonder Bread, Weird seating/ordering setup
I was sweating after the first bite!
by exnavymid
October 11, 2006
Which is a good thing. Was in town to party in Nashville from New York, and asked a friend where to go for BBQ. He recommended Judge Bean's. My wife was nervous of this out of the way end of 12th street place, but it was a Saturday afternoon and I walked in to a lot of ugly pumpkin colored shirts and the Oklahoma vs Texas game on TV. Made for a great afternoon. I ordered the sampler platter and that ended up being perfect for a tourist because I had about 8 different options. The ribs were amazing, the shrimp thingy I ate was delicious, brisket melted in your mouth, sauce was spicy and zesty but went great with beer. Only parts I didn't like was order first, pay at window, bring food. Kind of a gourmet fast food, but the taste was worth that minor inconvenience. I like sitting down, being lazy, and being waited on. Still want one opened in NY.
- Pros: Great BBQ
- Cons: Pay First and Seat Yourself
Best Brisqit east of "God's" country
by LMTKelly
September 22, 2006
I'm a born & raised Tennessean, love Country music, Wade Hayes, Preston Coley and Darrell Mcall. I lived and worked in La Grange, TX enjoyed BBQ at the meat market in Giddings, missed it when I returned to TN. Was introduced to Judge Beans through the Wade Hayes fan club. Had the opportunity to partake of the offerings and listen to Wade perform. Each a joy unto itself. I reccomend the #2 regular. It is the best, leanest portion of beef. The #1 is tough and leathery. What makes the Judges so good is the long slow smoke, unlike TN BBQ that is quick cooked and smothered in sauce. A true conesieur of ANY cooked beef product will forgo a sauce. If you visit and don't enjoy your experience or the opportunity, stay home next time. If you're complaing about the price go back to Mickey Ds they have a Cheap menu, that's why Americans are SO FAT
I really enjoyed meeting Aubrey and thanking him for opening his establishment, Now if he'd only bring some Kolaches to enjoy, I'd be back in TX heaven.
- Pros: Brisqet
- Cons: Parkin
