Jack's Bar-B-Que

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416A Broadway (at Fourth Avenue)
Nashville, TN 37203

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(615) 254-5715
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When you see the flying pigs, you know you have found a little bit of bar-b-que heaven on lower Broadway because Jack's Bar-B-Que is the best in Nashville. Pros: Best Bar-B-Qu...

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Well this place certainly doesn't live up to it's reputation as far as I'm concerned.For starters the staff while not unfriendly,didn't go out of their way to make you feel welcom...

Oh my! Those ribs are great! 1/24/2007

I had the pork ribs one time and now I'm frustrated because if I can't get a downtown parking place or the line is too long, I can't taste those lucious ribs again! I don't care about anything else. Not the cornbread, not the pie; I just want those ribs! I probably finish 'em in the truck before I get home. Pros: Half slab or pork ribs Cons: Long lines sometimes more
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Greasy Goodness 11/23/2006

I've lived in Nashville all of my life and can't find better BBQ than Jack's. I love the choice of sauces, but the Kansas Style is my favorite. You get several different types of meats to choose from and also choices of bread and sides. The atmoshpere is good...the portion sizes are good. Going to the Broadway location you may have to wait a while if you go during lunch...there's usually a line out the door! Pros: Great Barbecue Cons: Sides aren't as good, but they'll do. more
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Absolutely addictive! 9/15/2006

I only ate at the one on Trinity Lane and it was fabulous. I am very picky when it comes to bar-b-que; it must be lean, no fat at all and this lived up to my expectations. Their cafeteria foods, mac and cheese were also great. His sauce is so good you must buy a bottle to take home. The beef brisket is fantastic. Best bar-b-que I've ever had and best sauce. Pros: It's a little high but you get what you pay for so it's worth it. Cons: I gained 10 pounds because I ate there 5 straight days for lunch! more
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definitely not good food 11/12/2005

I'm a fan of good barbeque and have found some of the best to be north carolina style. Don't know what style Jack's is-- too bad to tell, but even worse were the sides--the green beans tasted straight from the can and had the flavor and consistnecy of soggy paper. Tne macaronic and cheese was flat and mealy tasting. Truly don't understand the high ratings of this establisment. Pros: cafeteria style was a Cons: bad food more
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Funky, fun, flavorful 3/1/2004

Jack's has great ""character'... it looks like it's been in operation for a hundred years, and the help are ""down home"", friendly folk. Not much on the menu (you order at the counter), but the prices are quite reasonable, the portions are generous, my pulled pork & the baked beans were tasty, and I thought the cornbread was delicious. Have fun experimenting with the 5 different kinds of BBQ sauces! After you decide on a favorite, buy a bottle to take back home. Pros: inexpensive, old-time atmosphere, tasty food more
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Awesome food! 9/15/2003

The BBQ at Jack's was excellent! The atmosphere was fun. As a young family we were unable to enter many downtown restaurants b/c of our age and Jack's provided the best BBQ, we were so pleased with the friendly people and tasty food! You should try this spot out when you're in the Nashville area! Pros: friendly workers, clean, good food more
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It's the sauce! 4/7/2003

I am addicted to Jack's ""Sweet and Hot"" BBQ sauce. Next time you visit, try it. You'll want to bring a bottle home. It is the best! The baked beans are killer too, and the cole slaw is just right. A lot of food for your money, and if you're lucky enough to meet Jack, you'll realize a lot of love goes into his food. Yum. Pros: great value, great taste, Sweet and Hot sauce more
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Smoked perfection 11/20/2002

Get the combo platter with brisket, ribs, and pulled pork. The brisket (sans sauce) will fill you with smoky flavor, while the other two will allow you to try out the tasty sauces. Service can vary by day, but overall Jack's has been the best wet BBQ I've had in Nashville. Pros: Brisket Cons: NO parking more
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Great barbeque! 9/4/2002

Jack's has some of the best bar-b-que in town. The flavor of the meat and the tenderness is superb! A great place to eat when you want bar-b-que!! Pros: Taste is great! Cons: I don't have any! more
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FANTASTIC!! 8/30/2002

The best Bar-B-Q i have ever put in my mouth. Tender brisket, great beans, fantastic slaw, and plenty to eat. I took some home along with a bottle of the original sauce. If you're in Nashville, don't miss it! Pros: Food Cons: parking more
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Decent food at best... 6/17/2002

Sorry but this place just didn't do it for us. I was down in Nashville for Fan Fair over the weekend and tried some of the local restaurants. I had many good experiences, unfortunately this wasn't one of them. I had a pulled pork sandwich that was very dry and lacked flavor, and that was the best part of the meal. Although a meal for two was fairly inexpensive, in this case, you get what you pay for. Live and learn! more
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  • Jack Cawthon started Jack's Bar-B-Que on the corner of Broadway and 1st Avenue in a tiny concrete block building. A man of taste and multi-talents, Jack Cawthon first began in the food service business as Cawthon's Caterer, Inc. in 1976. Jack renovated the building and added a patio overlooking Riverfront Park and Broadway.

    Tennessee Pork Shoulder, Texas Beef Brisket, Smoked Turkey Breast, Smoked Texas Sausage, St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, Smoked Chicken. Family Meals include Chicken Pack, Family Pack, Rib Pack

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  • 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...

  • 8/2/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon - Wed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm, Thu 10:30 am - 9:00 pm, Fri - Sat 10:30 am - 10:00 pm, Sun 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express
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