Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
Barbecue restaurant · Downtown
410 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201
Highlights
Whole hog BBQ, brisket, ribs, wings, burgers, and more
Whole hog BBQ, brisket, ribs, wings, burgers, and more
"A popular example of Nashville’s meat-and-three tradition, where you pick one meat and three sides; expect smoked proteins like spare ribs, pulled pork, and smoked chicken alongside Southern sides such as green beans, mac and cheese, and baked beans—a straightforward, comforting way to sample classic local fare." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"There are a few Martin’s scattered around town, but the Downtown location is the best. And that’s a very good thing when you’re doing the obligatory visit with the fam and need an alternative to hot chicken. Order at the counter and make sure you include the sliced brisket (cross your fingers it hasn’t sold out), pulled pork, mac and cheese, and hoecakes. There’ll be a bunch of different sauce bottles on your table, but you don’t really need those—the barbecue stands on its own. And if you happen to catch Martin’s on a day when there’s live music on the schedule, it feels like quintessential Nashville." - jackie gutierrez jones 2
"You’re roving around downtown with a hungry group, and the consensus is clear: barbecue, and only barbecue. In that case, head to the multi-story Martin’s. There are several around Nashville, but the downtown location is the best. That means the chances of you standing in line are high, but it moves fast. After placing your order for some sliced brisket (cross your fingers it hasn’t sold out), pulled pork, mac and cheese, and hoecakes, find your way to a table and wait for the avalanche of dishes. There’ll be a bunch of different sauces in bottles on your table, but you don’t really need those—the barbecue stands on its own. And if you happen to catch Martin’s on a day when there’s live music on the schedule, it feels like quintessential Nashville." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak
"Takeout Let Martin’s do the heavy lifting this season with smoked ham and turkey packages (ranging from $149.99 to $284.99) or a prime rib supper ($329.99) with seasonal Southern sides, rolls, au jus, and pies. All items come with easy-to-follow warming instructions. Orders can be placed online now through December 18. Pick up orders on Monday, December 23rd, from 10 a.m. through 9 p.m. and Tuesday, December 24th, from 10 a.m. through 1 p.m, no later than 2 p.m. All Martin’s locations will be open serving the regular menu until 3 p.m.; the restaurant is closed Christmas Day." - Ellen Fort
"“Secretly, I'm a big baloney boy. He's got this thick cut baloney sandwich there, and that is absolutely my favorite thing. I love their smoked wings, too. They’re Alabama white barbecue chicken wings, plus his dry rubbed chicken wings are just 10 out of 10. Of course go and get their barbecue, get their whole hog—get the things that they're known for. But low key, that baloney f*cking sandwich…I just go sit at the bar and if I'm being fancy, I'll have a Dr Pepper or something, or maybe if they have some Cheerwine. Pat Martin, you know, you can make the best whole hog in all the state, but I'm actually going there for the baloney.”" - brennan carley
