Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

West Tennessee’s legendary whole-hog BBQ tradition is the cornerstone of Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint. The restaurants have been featured on the Food Network, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel, and The Today Show and in publications such as Bon Appetit, Esquire, Conde Nast Traveler, and Men’s Journal.

9 / 10
351
ratings
Address

3108 Belmont Blvd Nashville , TN 37212 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Parking Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 70


Keywords:

barbecue brisket family-friendly authentic lively casual alabama white sauce good for groups baked beans ribs sandwiches good for a quick meal spacious great value desserts parking crowded salads pies town
Dave Ge

This place was great! Staff was super helpful with suggestions and also with offering samples of all the sauces. You'll need a change of clothes after though because of the smoked goodness. Yummy!

Ron G

Ribs and Q combo, baked beans are on point.(and I'm from Boston). Local drafts are waiting for you. Took home the hushpuppies because I was stuffed and happy.

Benjamin Sanders

The ribs…the chicken…you cannot go wrong!! Be sure to get some Alabama White Sauce , it's so tasty. Really compliments the awesome food and atmosphere.

Jane Marasco

Pork and brisket was good, but not as good Dickes, at times. Beans were superb along with fries , green beans and Mac and cheese .. the old central bbq in Memphis is still best overall ...

Daniel Maggipinto

Even if you don't feel like a barbecue plate go to Martin's anyway and check out the great ambience. Have a Hippie salad with moist and tender smoked turkey . Killer sauces. Friendly helpful staff .

Eric Lim

Brisket , ribs and pulled pork are my favorites. All cooked to perfection and I also prefer spare ribs to baby back . I find the spare ribs to be more tender! Second visit!

Laura Wong

You always know a good BBQ joint when there are paper towel rolls on the tables. Highly recommend the brisket . They smoke in house and have counter and takeout service.

Sherie Swerdlow

Had the redneck taco . It was good. The baked beans were better than the pinto beans. If I go back will try the brisket .

David Schwartz

IMO the BBQ in Nashville. Great selection of sauces to partner with all their smoked meats . Don't snooze on the wings , either.

Ms Jezzi

Everything was great! We ordered the "big daddy". It was out of this world fantastic!

Dan

Everything look so good on the menu. Went w the brisket and wasn’t disappointed.

Lyle Reed

Classic pulled pork every time. Put your slaw on that sandwich . Fries are amazing with dry rub on top. Do forget to add a bone!

Jon S

If you have enough people, I recommend getting the platter. Great meats and great beans. The beer selection is impressive.

Brad Perala

I know it's hard to come to the best BBQ joint in Nashville and not order BBQ , but this is also home to the best burger in Nashville!

Christina

Everything is good here, but I'd like to bring special attention to the baked beans ! ????

Kristina P

the brisket was so good, also love the dry rub on the chicken wings . never get the green beans .

Heather Floyd

The BBQ was delicious, and they have Tennessee Brew Works' Basil Ryman on tap !

Kelly

The baked beans were AMAZING! The mustard-based sauce is delicious - try it with the pulled pork !

Mike

The pulled pork was a knockout and the hot links were good. Surprisingly, the fries were quite tasty. Great BBQ joint !

Lily

Best wings I've ever had. Also pulled pork , slaw , beans.

Nick Sawyer

The Devil's Nectar hot sauce will burn your mouth off! Barbecue here is great. Try the potato salad too.

TV Food Maps

Check out Martin's BBQ as it was featured on Guilty Pleasures for Carla Hall recommends the fried bologna sandwich . Read more

Aaron Lim

Brisket sandwich was good. Root beer was also good. Get the southern belle sauce after ordering food.

Jonathan Smith

Get the fried pie for dessert , well worth it if you have room.

Wilhelm Grün

Craft beer and BBQ . Pulled pork was very good. Large portions

Terrell Turner

The Brisket Burger is one of the best burgers I've had in Nashville.

Abi

The whole hog was great. The sauces were good too. Baby back ribs were a little dry.

Liz Rattray

Get a platter to share (or for yourself) to sample everything!

Greg Johnson

They have good pork and brisket as well as dry rub ribs .

Jeff Kirk

Amazing food! Everything was great! Try the red neck taco .

Leah Boulet

Just walk up to the bar and eat there vs the insane line up at the door to order

Richard Bartelt

My new favorite lunch is the hamburger . Staff is great.

Daniel

Pulled pork is awesome. Amazing baked beans , too.

Allison Giehl

Everything is amazing.

Chris O'Rear

Cant go wrong with anything. Try some of the white bbq sauce .

Sandrene Mathews

The catfish taco is surprisingly amazing!

Paul Chenoweth

Great combo platters...the baked beans are incredible!

Ashton Prior

It may be a barbecue place, but they have the best cheeseburgers in town !

Becky Hatfield

Go early. When we arrived at 8:30 they had sold out of everything except turkey wings and sausage . I was so sad.

Barry Heard

Great turkey sandwich . Didn't love the green beans .

Billy Burle

Holy smokes! The brisket tacos really are fantastic!

Micah Mitchell

The brisket burger is awesome.

Brandon Fisher

Best Brisket in Nashville coolest BBQ place in Nashville

Rick Montgomery

The Brisket Burger is a must have!

Darrin Dickey

Good brisket . Great pork .

Joseph Wright

Wet baby back ribs were edible but had a hint of the "pee" smell of bad barbecue . Mac and cheese was Kraft. Broccoli salad was actually the tastiest thing I had.

Zaz Harris

Pulled pork was fabulous!

David Topping

Pulled chicken with Alabama white sauce is awesome!

Matt Bodnar

The beef brisket sandwich literally changed my life.

Jonathan Pavelich

The chicken sandwich is so good!

Similar places nearby :

8.9
BBQ
Edley's Bar-B-Que

They only serve brisket at lunch, so be sure to get there early. The pulled pork is also delicious! - Kate

8.2
BBQ
Edley's East

Try the Grits casserole ! And the cornbread was awesome . - Cupcake Cato

8.9
BBQ
Peg Leg Porker

Ribs are a must have. For the two sides go for Mac'n'cheese and BBQ beans. You won't be disappointed! - Nicholas Dionysopoulos

9.5
Ice Cream
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Get a small with brown butter almond brittle and salted peanut butter. You get one scoop of each! - Emily Scheer

8.5
Desserts
Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles

Strawberry Lime and Blueberry Lime if you like a little tart too. - Rick Montgomery

8.9
Art Museum
The Parthenon

Really enjoyed doing this once. I don't think I'll ever do it again, but one visit is definitely worth it, and it's pretty reasonably priced. - Kent Ahrens