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Jack's Bar-B-Que

416 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 254-5715
Price:
$
Cross Street:
Fourth Avenue
Hours:
Mon-Wed 10:30am-3pm, Thu 10:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat 10:30am-10pm

Message from Jack's Bar-B-Que

Jack's Bar-B-Que

Enjoy tasty barbecue under the famous Pigs over Broadway sign.

  • 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.

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Editorial Review for Jack's Bar-B-Que – by Ashly Callaway

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.

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Insider Tips

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.

User Reviews for Jack's Bar-B-Que

Citysearch (20), AOL CityGuide (4 ), Frommer's (1 ), Trip Advisor (11 ), All (36)

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/15/2008 Posted by BoBigRed

I must have gone there on a good day or the guy below me doesn't know BBQ or has a different taste for BBQ because this is some of the best BBQ you'll have. I went with the fam. so we ordered the family plate that feeds 4. That included 4 slices of corn bread, 6 pieces of texas toast. a good portion of beef brisquet and 2 sides. We chose beans and something else. The beef brisquet just melted in your mouth it was that good! Loved the place! All of this for $16. If Jacks was where I lived I'd be eating there for dinner tonight. When your on Broadway, give Jack's a try. I think you'll be pleasantly delighted! (I re-read this and I hope the last sentence doesn't sound too gay, but it's the truth I think :/)

Pros: Go there if you want delicous BBQ

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

07/17/2008 Posted by DonC12345

this place does not even rate a 1 star, the so called bbq was tastless and before wasting your money do not go to the trouble. The so bbq has not zing to it and if you wanted zing you could try the sauces except they were all empty. Seating was also a big problem and your would have a hard time finding friendly people, when asked to refill the sauce,the so called employee just pointed and told a customer we close in 15 minutes. If the people of nashville want bbq come to fort wayne,in at my house and i could do better w/o even charging so much.. However if you are even in FORT WORTH,TEXAS try the bbq at ANGELO'S it rates a 10 on the scale, ...

Pros: none

Cons: food,service,cost

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Editor's Review

The secret's in the sauce at this beloved Broadway barbecue joint.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

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.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information for Jack's Bar-B-Que

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Lot
  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Wed 10:30am-3pm
  • Thu 10:30am-8pm
  • Fri-Sat 10:30am-10pm

Dress Code

  • Casual

Payment Types

  • Check
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Barbecue

Meal Price

  • $

Amenities

  • Carry Out
  • Special Occasion Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Family Style
  • Catering
  • Local Favorites
  • Date Spot
  • People Watching
  • Lunch Spot
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Cheap Eats

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