West Tennessee’s legendary whole-hog BBQ tradition is the cornerstone of Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint. Pat Martin learned the art and craft of West Tennessee-style smoke and meat 25 years ago in the tiny town of Henderson, TN before making Nashville his home. It became a consuming passion that eventually led to a business when he opened the first Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint in October of 2006 in Nolensville, Tennessee – just south of Nashville.
We come in at 5 am, every day, seven days a week. From the sides to the sauces, everything is made from scratch every single day – You’ll never find a freezer or microwave in our kitchens. But the bar-b-que actually starts a day ahead, as the process for smoking whole hogs simply can’t be rushed.
Based on 647 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
Address:
984 Barret Ave, Louisville, KY 40204
Phone: (502) 242-0020
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Reviews
Morris Harris
I absolutely loved my meal! I’m never one to suggest a bar-b-que place, but I’m glad my friends did! There was a definitive home-cooked vibe to each thing I had (macaroni and cheese, green beans, and a gigantic bologna sandwich). The food wasn’t overly complicated, as many (too many) restaurants are want to do lately. The restaurant itself was packed with extremely friendly staff. I finally got to enjoy an unpretentious and delicious dinner for the first time in a long time!
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Buster Brown
Absolutely amazing, will definitely go back, highly recommended. Great atmosphere, the servers were on point! They have a decent size parking lot. You can sit outside and watch the games or sit inside. The atmosphere is great. Good food and service, see for yourself…yummy good!!
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T. J. Hart
Nice surprise. It’s served like bbq should be served. No thrills and no fancy playing. Pork was moist and delicious. Mac and cheese was better than any other local bbq joints Mac and cheese. Hush puppies were done a bit too much but no biggie. Fires appeared to be hand cut and seasoned beautifully.
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Jeremiah Carroll (#MONKEYBUTTVIDEOS)
Very steady business. Food quality is acceptable if you are a meat eater. Many different BBQ items and styles to choose from. Pleasant customer service and presentable when it comes to cleanliness and the overall look and feel of the restaurant.
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R T
This place runs out of meat fast, and for good reason! Photo is the loaded nacho app, and we snagged the last available orders of brisket for the night. Servings and sides aren’t huge, but they’re very good. And their variety of BBQ sauces are a perfect complement to the meat.
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Chip S
I ordered Martin’s whole Brisket to serve for a medium size Christmas party and their was some left over. Communication from Martin’s staff was the Best ever. Explaining how to cut a whole Brisket also details on reheating. The Brisket I picked up was Awesome!!! So juicy and full of flavor. I guarantee it’s the best I’ve ever had. I recommend Martin’s Bar-B-Que over all the REST!!!! Thumbs up to the STAFF and BBQ !!!!!
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G Santana
Ordered sandwich brisket with coleslaw, taste ok and with the amount and price, I think should try some other places. The local sauce very watery and not much taste.
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Suzanne Smith Wright
Really enjoyed my salad with pulled pork. My daughter had ribs, which were great and a huge portion. Hush puppies was also tasty!
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Andrew Hornung
I dropped by Martin’s with a friend and would definitely recommend it. I ordered the Whole Hog Platter with a side of Mac and Cheese and Potato Salad. All of it was tasty and as a bonus, you get two slices of bread. I recommend their great spicy BBQ sauce.
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Shenita Di’
I love the setup. The place was much larger inside than I expected. You can scoop up a menu, order at the counter and seat yourself. Everything was quick and organized. Everyone was professional and friendly. My meat was a little tough but everything was still good and seasoned to perfection. Reasonably priced as well.
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