Edley's Bar-B-Que

I make it a mission to visit BBQ joints/restaurants wherever I travel for several reason: First, to see if the craftsmanship of smoking BBQ is properly being shared with the masses; and second, to research if there is anything new in the BBQ world to be learned. Several people had recommended other BBQ places in Nashville but when I drove by Edley’s while enroute to another event, the restaurant seemed to beckon me to return - and I did, later that same day. I’ll get right to the facts: I’m a pitmaster, I compete on the BBQ circuit, I judge, and I own 5 smokers, so I feel qualified to give this opinion. Edley’s brisket was on point! Hands down one of the top 3 briskets I’ve ever eaten in a restaurant setting (the other two being Joe’s in KC and Midwoods Smokehouse in Charlotte). The pulled pork was good but a tad dry, I added their Nashville Hot Pork to my order because it’s marinated 12 Hours in Habenero Mash and smoked 12 hours. Honestly, I couldn’t tell the difference between the re

Great food. We waited in line a little bit, but ordering was easy. I didn't feel rushed to order, which was important. You order at the bar or counter, then choose a seat. I had the bourbon tea which was great, despite not being a bourbon drinker AT ALL. we ordered the platter with 3 meats and 4 sides, and shared it among 4 of us. Plenty of food with a lot left over. Will definitely come again.

I love BBQ and a local Uber driver recommended this well established restaurant in Nashville, Edley’s BBQ @edleysbbq. I started off with platter of the brisket, thinly sliced with red BBQ sauce and pickles. My first side was the Mac & Cheese, four cheese blend with elbow Mac, baked & topped with bread crumbs. My second side was the Grits Casserole, Gouda cheese, sausage, onions, red and green peppers, & Tobasco sauce. Both was creamy and so good. I wanted to try the grits because I rarely ever get to eat grits, and I am glad I went to a place that prepared it very well and tasty. The corn bread was also on point. I am s huge fan if brisket and I thought it was alright. I went back in line and got an order of a full rack of ribs. OMG, this should have been the protein I choose first. It was tender and soft, it fell off the bone so easily. They had a BBQ bottle at the table so I was able to add more sauce on top! The ribs were so amazing! I definitely recommend coming here, the service