Highest-rated Barbecue Restaurants in Nashville, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Nashville, according to Yelp

Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.

The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.

As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.

No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Nashville using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

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#30. Edley's Bar-B-Que - Donelson

- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 2717 Lebanon Pike Nashville, TN 37214
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Central BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 408 11th Ave N Nashville, TN 37203
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Drifters

- Rating: 4.0/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1008B Woodland St Nashville, TN 37206
- Categories: Barbecue, Tex-Mex, Dive Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#27. Edley's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.0/5 (847 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1004 Woodland St Nashville, TN 37206
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#26. Blue Moon BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 2323 Elliston Pl Nashville, TN 37203
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. LongHorn Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 6804 Charlotte Pike Nashville, TN 37209
- Categories: Steakhouses, American (Traditional), Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Edley's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.0/5 (287 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4500 Murphy Nashville, TN 37209
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#23. Edley's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1300 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2706 12th Ave S Nashville, TN 37204
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

- Rating: 4.0/5 (2781 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 410 4th Ave S Nashville, TN 37201
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

- Rating: 4.0/5 (903 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3108 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37212
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. PigStar

- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 1417 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville, TN 37217
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#19. Nashville Jam Café

- Rating: 4.0/5 (750 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2806 Columbine Pl Nashville, TN 37204
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Southern, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#18. Smoke Et Al

- Rating: 4.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Nashville, TN 37211
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Tex's World Famous Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1013 Foster Ave Nashville, TN 37210
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#16. Jack Cawthon's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.0/5 (301 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1601 Charlotte Ave Nashville, TN 37203
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Khan's Mongolian BBQ and Sushi

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 237 4th Ave N Nashville, TN 37219
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Barbecue, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#14. HoneyFire BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (453 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8127 Sawyer Brown Rd Ste 304 Nashville, TN 37221
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Totos BBQ Express

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 4150 Gallatin Pike Nashville, TN 37216
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

#12. Peg Leg Porker

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3341 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 903 Gleaves St Nashville, TN 37203
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Ooh Wee Bar-B-Q

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2008 Jefferson St Nashville, TN 37208
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Edley's Bar-B-Que

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6025 Nolensville Pike Nashville, TN 37211
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#9. Bringles Smoking Oasis

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4901 Centennial Blvd Nations Nashville, TN 37209
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#8. Hugh-Baby's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 718 Thompson Ln Nashville, TN 37204
- Categories: Burgers, Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Fire N Smoke

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: Nashville, TN 37201
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbecue, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

#6. Mission BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (867 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 161 Opry Mills Dr Nashville, TN 37214
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Ridge Nashville

- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 54th Ave N Nashville, TN 37209
- Categories: American (Traditional), Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Real-Deal Bar-B-Q and Catering

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3539 W Hamilton Rd Nashville, TN 37218
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional)
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Shotgun Willie's BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (121 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4000 B Gallatin Pike Nashville, TN 37216
- Categories: Barbecue, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp