Mary's Old Fashioned Pit Bar-B-Que

1106 Jefferson St, Nashville, Tennessee 37208 USA

39 Reviews

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Reasonable

Closed Now

Opens Tue 10a

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Outdoor
Seating
Wifi

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“a longtime Jefferson Street fixture”

This longtime Jefferson Street fixture is one of the most racially, socially and economically diverse dining establishments in the city. It’s also the only place in town to get a slab of ribs at 4 am or 4 pm. It’s take-out only, but many customers go no farther than their front seat before plowing into the superb short rib sandwich. The fish sandwich—filets rolled in corn meal, deep-fried and served on two slices of white bread with pickles, onion, mustard and hot sauce—is awesome.

Reviewed by
Brad F.

February 26, 2023

Do it. Every city has its roots in food. Mary's will give you a lesson in good bbq and a taste that mingled with the city's earliest pork history. Yes, plenty of bbq in the Music City, but this is... Read more

Reviewed by
Catina T.

July 19, 2023

Great barbecue. Stopped on the way back to Ohio from Louisiana. Portions were huge. We had a short rib sandwich, regular rib sandwich, and a polish sausage. They only have a pick-up window, and I... Read more

Reviewed by
Keneisa S.

June 20, 2023

It's not the same as when I was growing up but just be sure to order early. But close to closing. I felt as though I ended up with the chicken from lunch time. It was pretty dry. Read more

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