Jack's Bar-B-Que

I went to Jack's my first time today. I'm so glad I went because it is literally the best bbq I have ever put in my mouth! I pulled up to the drive thru window and after the lady ran my card, it was declined. I had ordered the family pack so it wasn't cheap. The lady said not to worry and she took care of it. It was one of the kindest things anyone has ever done for me and my family. This is such a wonderful place and the staff is amazing. I'm a customer for life and it's worth the drive!

Pros: Everything

Cons: None

Posted 08/11/09

At the beginning of the month, I spent my first time in Nashville and
ate at your establishment. This was, by far, the best meal I have
ever had while traveling! The food was excellent and I would highly
recommend it to anyone.
Thank you for making my first experience in Nashville a great one!
I look forward to returning!

Pros: Excellent food

Cons: NONE

Posted 02/26/09

The meat-man Jack Cawthon knows his pits and how to barbeque the best meat on the planet. I?m addicted to the 3-way (no that?s not a chili-dish) a ?pick-3-meats? platter? My favorites are brisket, ribs and chicken. Once you go Jack?s ? you never go back ? to another barbequer that is! There?s not a pit in Nashville that smokes like Jack?s and he has the awards to prove it. No doubt ? Jack Cawthon has the best meat in Nashville ? hands down. Love your meat Jack!

Pros: Best smoked meat in Nashville!

Cons: No cons - perfect meat

Posted 01/20/09

I have loved bar-b-que my entire life. That being said, I would have to say that the bar-b-que at Jack's is by the best that I have ever had. Originally, a friend of mine recommended this restaurant for lunch, when I was downtown for lunch one time. Since then, I have been hooked on the food and friendly service.

Anytime I am downtown for either business or an event, I have to go to eat at Jack's. In fact, when have to head north of the city on I-65; I will make it a point to get off at the West Trinity Lane exit to eat at their other location.

The most astonishing part of their restaurant for me is that it is my 8 year old's favorite restaurant. Talk about a finicky eater. Prior to taking him to Jack's, he would only eat chicken fingers or McDonald's, when we went out to eat. Would you believe that this is now his favorite restaurant (AND HE LOVES THE VEGTABLES)? This is a miracle.

I would strongly recommend this restaurant for informal casual and/or business lunch (Trinity Lane), family outing, or anytime you go downtown (Broadway) for an event.

Pros: Tremendous Food

Posted 01/17/09

Just getting out of the car and smelling the mouthwatering smoking meat is enough to make you sprint for the door! We live out of town and it is an absolute necessity that we eat Jack's Bar B Que at least once, if not more, when we are in Nashville. We keep trying other bar b que in Nashville , but Jack's still ranks at the top. Also, we have gone several times to down town and Trinity Lane locations, and prefer the Trinity Lane location as it is easier to get into.

Pros: Quick service from friendly staff.

Cons: Could be a bit of a wait at noon, but it's worth it.

Posted 01/16/09

Great food, nice place, good service, and workers polite. Barbque has a good taste, I recomend you at least try all the food.

Pros: Good food, great service

Cons: none

Posted 01/15/09

I would have to say not so good. Especially the one on trinity lane. The Downtown location is better. It is a bit overpriced for bbq. I would say there are a bunch of other bbq joints which are better in Nashville. Tex's is pretty good, bar b cutie is my fave and whitts is pretty much the bottom of the barrel. Look around there is better bbq. But it will do in a pinch.

Pros: its not that bad

Cons: its pricey for bbq

Posted 08/18/08

No doubt about it, Jack's has charm, and the location is unbeatable. We DO go there, just because it is so handy....but the bbg is no better than "good". You CAN get really good ribs there...but more often then not they are pulled out too early and are tough and a bit chewy, from lack of adequate cooking. They do have an unusual and great Carolina mustard-based sauce, which is to their credit. The side dishes are pretty weak. The cornbread is downright vile, with the mac and cheese, beans, etc tasting no better than canned.

If it weren't right there on Broadway I can't imagine anyone making the trip. Not with Neely's in town, which really IS a great place.

Pros: VERY handy location

Cons: Food that is only average....at best

Posted 06/11/08

My friend and I were in Nashville this past week and had lunch at Jack's. My beef brisket was excellent, tender, good flavor, and even better with sauce. My friend ordered the smoked turkey which was not very good at all. She did not eat it. The green beans were good, the macaroni & cheese was okay; a little mushy. The mild barbecue sauce was pretty good. The guys behind the counter were friendly. Our favorite thing here was the cornbread. In general, we were a little disappointed with the food; but at the same time we felt like we got a pretty authentic experience. If you decide to try it - I would just tell you not to order the turkey, everything else looked pretty good.

Pros: beef brisket, green beans, good value

Cons: smoked turkey

Posted 03/08/08

Hands down, Jack has the best quality meat, the best smoking process and the best sauce anywhere. I should say I recommend the brisket & the shoulder over the chicken & the ribs. The baked beans are sweet and delicious and go well with the potato salad. The pie is good too. It's cafeteria style so it's served fast. I like the texas toast but the cornbread is good too. It's on the sweet side, I know some folks don't like that but, I do.

Pros: quality, delicious, food, great people

Cons: none that I can, thin of - it's great!

Posted 01/11/06

I go there an average of 1.5 times a week - I should be able to claim Jack as a dependant. Everything is always excellent - especially with the hot sauce. Whiners who complain about nutritional value need to stick to nuts and twigs. You only live once - CARPE DIEM!!! And the Chess Pie...wait a minute...arterial blockage...okay, now that that's passed, I'm headed back to Jack's.

Pros: Ribs, Shoulder, Brisket

Cons: , Stretches Lunch Hour

Posted 07/25/04

How many times can you go into a top rated restaurant, get seated quickly, eat good food, all for a good price. Well at Jack's Bar-B-Que you can. For just a bit over $11 I got a rack of ribs, a large drink, and some corn bread. The ribs were wonderful. The meat feel off of the bone. I figured since everyone told me that Jack's was one of Nashville's top restaurants that I would have to waite a while to get a seat on a saturday night, but I didn't. I should say it is a cafeteria style restaurant. Some people don't like that, but I do. You can get your food much quicker. I should also say the owner, Jack, seemed very nice when he said hello to me

Pros: Bar-B-Que Mmmmm, service, good price

Cons: wish I was eating it, now

Posted 04/07/03

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by Jack's Barbecue on Trinity Lane. I called in my order and was greeted very professionally and friendly. I was asked how long it would take for me to arrive so my food would be nice and fresh and hot. It was. The food was great. We had the chicken (falling off the bone), turkey and Texas beef brisket, cole slaw, potato salad, baked beans, and the corn bread was very good. I would definitely recommend. They have different types of bb sauce from traditional to mild to spicy. I like the spicy! Enjoy.

Pros: Easy to find, clean, good parking

Posted 03/11/03

I love BBQ, and this place does it right. You can tell the meats have been slow smoked, and the server knows EXACTLY what he is doing. The vegetables were great, and the tea tasted fine. I have since suggested this eatery to others. DO try it! I know I'll be back.

Posted 01/12/03

Although Jack's has been around downtown and a few years on Trinity Lane, his BBQ has a long way to go if it's going to match up with the great "Q" in this state. The difference between Jack's & Tex's is about the same as McDonald's and Rotier's (or even Eddie's). And at that price, I think I'll just fire up the ol' grill.....

Pros: they aren't open 24/7

Cons: bland vegies, bland BBQ, stale chips

Posted 01/12/03

I was in Nashville last summer and we happen to just walk in this place on Broadway in the Music City section of town. It was the best BBQ we had while there, nothing fancy, paper plates and plastic forks but just good ole bbq. I would not miss this place for lunch when ever I get back to Nashville.

Posted 12/30/02

I finally got to try Jack's on my twice-yearly trip to Nashville after getting distracted so many times. Wow! This is good pork, cooked just right, with lots of flavor. Of the sauces, I preferred the Tennessee and the Texas, which was just precisely sweet enough and hot. The potato salad was very good, but I can't recommend the slaw, which was too sweet. I'll get a different side next time. We sat upstairs, which has a very nice view, and listened to the VT-Miami game watching the foot traffic below. Highly recommended!

Posted 12/09/02

Unique. Great barbeque from mild to very hot. I buy the sauce in jars for cookouts at home and to make great chili.

Pros: You can buy BBQ Sauce, good for quick lunch

Cons: not for a nite out

Posted 11/13/02

Like Pavlov's dogs, we start to salivate when we enter the door at Jack's BBQ. It's a craving that starts on Monday, and stays with you thoughout the week (if you can wait that long) until the weekend! The chicken is superb, the brisket is perfect, in fact, there is nothing I would NOT recommend. Ok, except the cornbread (a little dry). I would recommend the Texas toast instead. It's also a convenient place to stop when you're going downtown to party!

Pros: Brisket, Smoked flavor, Kansas City BBQ sauce

Cons: No parking, No parking, No parking

Posted 10/01/02

Jack's is a Nashville instution. When The Hard Rock Cafe came to Nashville and displaced this local eatery it was a crime but luckily they only had to more up the street a bit. With the neon pigs flying over Broadway go in and fill up on some of the best barbque in the city.

Posted 08/11/02