Family owned barbecue restaurant and landmark on historic Jefferson Street (African American Business District) in North Nashville since 1962. Come try some of our favs… chopped BBQ pork shoulder on corn cakes with slaw, pork short ribs & fried fish sandwiches on white bread.
Down-home fixture for basic BBQ, including pork short ribs & fried fish sandwiches on white bread. Based on 265 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price
✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery ✔️ No dine-in
Address:
1106 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN 37208
Phone: (615) 256-7696
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Hours
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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10 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
aaron toth
I been all thru the southern states trying authentic bbq , this is the best place and most authentic bbq I ever had ! Staff is super friendly , incredibly authentic ! I can’t say enough . Food was unreal ! I rarely give 5 stars but this was a no Brainer!
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Anthony Smith
Just ordered a rib sandwich with mild sauce and pickles. I gave the $5.00 because the food was good the last time . . Got my order handed to me warped in paper and placed in a paper sack with no container . The grease was already coming through the bag . . I had to place this on my seat . Got to work and hardly no sauce and the bread didn’t even have sauce like the old Mary’s Pit use to do . . I had five dang pickles . don’t waste your time and customer service is to be desired not sure what’s up with the attitude, don’t waste your time and money the food isn’t good anymore . . won’t give it another try . . My bar b cue tastes better than that and I cook mines in the oven for now .
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Jennifer Che
Delicious, perfectly made pork shoulder. Sides taste like the most delicious home food. Dine-in was not open the day I was there, but the service at the window was kind and efficient.
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marquan stovall
Worst bbq I’ve ever taste. Ribtips are extremely tough. The only had mild bbq sauce which looked like salsa. I went and got my own and still couldn’t eat. Wasted $38. If you want to feel disgusting with your food than this is the place. Do not eat here.
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T MO
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mary’s Old Fashion Bar-B-Que Pit, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience! From the moment I ordered, I was greeted by “The Fun Crew” that provided service that rivaled Chick-fil-A.
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Angela
We ordered rib tips & they were horrible!!! They tasted & appeared @ least a couple days old!! As they were extremely overcooked…dry, burnt & hard to chew!!!!!
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Erica Burrow
Ribs were burnt. I wanted catfish but got whiting. I guess that’s my fault to assume fish on the menu was catfish. I have been here many times and it’s always hit or miss.
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Pineapple’s Foodservice and Events
The pig feet always needs salt but it’s still my favorite place to get it in Nashville.
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Benjamin Heston
There isn’t a place to sit. That’s not why you come to Mary’s. There isn’t much to say about the specific area, or the building this drive in is located at. That isn’t why you come to Mary’s either. If you want one of the best pulled pork sandwiches around, and friendly faces that love serving it up for you, that’s why you come to Mary’s! I hope to be back to try more of the menu soon.
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Kim Foster
It’s just nowhere near how it once was. I’m well aware that nothing stays the exact same. With this. It’s only the building that is pretty much intact.
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