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“A Nashville Tradition since 1976”
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's Bar-B-Que was the first casual restaurant on Broadway to open after many years of decline on lower Broadway. Some people say that Jack's Bar-B-Que started the first revitalization of lower Broadway. This free standing building poured out a steady stream of hickory-flavored smoke, drawing people from all over the world on their visit to Nashville. Jack's Bar-B-Que was written up in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Southern Living, and USA Today as “The Best Bar-B-Que in Nashville, Tennessee”. As demand increased for Jack's Bar-B-Que he added a second location on West Trinity Lane and a third on Charlotte Avenue.
I stopped in this Jacks Bar-B-Que location while visiting Nashville for the weekend (From NC). The location was very convenient to our hotel. Being from NC, there is a plethora of good... Read more
"They used to have some good ribs back in the day, but when I visited on Monday, 4-21-24, I stopped in and truthfully, it's overdue for a remodeling job. The BBQ ribs were overcooked to the point... Read more
Restaurant was wonderful. Food was delicious from meats to sides. The employees were wonderful. So good service. The Ambiance is a home town feeling Read more
Jacks Bar-B-Que
Hours
- Sun: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
- Mon - Thu: 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
- Fri, Sat: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Pets Allowed
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Bar
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Dine In
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Dinner
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Drinks
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Drive Through
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Lunch
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Takeout
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