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416 Broadway # A
Nashville, TN 37203
Fax: 615-228-4700
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THE BEST BAR-B-QUE IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
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.
- Two Locations
- BBQ Sauces for Purchase
- Catering
by CitySearch Contributor
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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The Extras
The restaurant also offers catering for parties and other events.
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.
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18 Ratings and Reviews
soooooo good
ALadyAnd3Bears - 07/25/2008we love this place the food is off the hook try it
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Maryannkoerner - 06/26/2008every time we head for Nashville we stop at Jack's on our way in to town. We have taken many vistor to our home down there. Always the best; and great people work there....
- Teck lead - 06/09/2008
Would fly in just for Jack's
Whit4mail - 06/06/2008Seriously. Just the absolute best. Period. You can't eat 10 bucks worth of food and not feel like you have to be rolled out. INcredible place !
Special Memories at the Best Barbeque Joint Ever!
kelleyblueyes - 06/06/2008My husband and I went to Nashville on our honeymoon in 1999 when we stumbled upon Jack's on Broadway. Wow!! We were definetly glad that we found it. The staff is very nice and helpful and the atmosphere is charming. But it was the spectacular food that impressed us the most. The pulled pork sandwich is to die for. As well as everything else! Unfortunately, we haven't been able to go back for a few years. I would give anything to eat at Jack's again- it holds speacial memories, both of my honeymoon and the delicious food. Christy Kelley, Proctorville, OH
Jacks Bar B Que Got them All Beat
Minniefloyd - 06/06/2008Im a tractor trailer driver, everytime i go to nashville, i stop at jacks. Jacks Bar B que, make the best ribs i know of, and I travel the 48 states of the trucking industry. Jacks Bar B que, is the Best
best of the best
GrandpaTarzan - 06/06/2008read schmead - just go by there and eat one time - you'll eat there everytime you are even NEAR Nashville - it's not just the best in Nashville it's the best I've had anywhere; and I've eaten in 38 states and Canada
- J Fredd - 06/06/2008
RIB CITY USA
Osceolasales - 06/06/2008Always eat at Jack' s when I'm in Nasville! Took my Dad down to Nashville a few years ago for a trade show and we eat there all 3 days we were in town ( they were shooting a movie with Dolly Parton out front one day). I'll be back down June 20th , and I think my wife and I have more about eating at Jack's then the trade show!
LOVE IT!!!
Peeteyingb - 06/05/2008iT'S A MUST HAVE EVERY TIME WE GET TO NASHVILLE. WE HAVE BEEN GOING THERE FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND ALWAYS EAT THERE AT LEAST ONCE WHEN IN TOWN.