Mary's Old Fashioned Pit Bar-B-Que

42 reviews

+1 (615) 256-7696

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Pull pork sandwich, good but stick to the rib!

1106 Jefferson St

Nashville, TN 37208

+1 (615) 256-7696

https://www.marysbbqpit.com

Mary's Old Fashioned Pit Bar-B-Que is a historic landmark and family-owned restaurant that has been serving up mouthwatering barbecue since 1962. Located on Jefferson Street, the heart of Nashville's historic African American business district, Mary's is known for its tender pork shoulder sandwiches and rib sandwiches slathered in their famous hot sauce, offering a fiery kick for those who dare to try.

With a rich legacy and a nod to its founder, Mary Seals, affectionately known as Mama Mary, the restaurant embodies her audacity, courage, and generosity. Whether you choose to dine in the cozy dining room or enjoy your meal on the hood of your car, Mary's Old Fashioned Pit Bar-B-Que is the go-to spot for the best barbecue in North Nashville, where the flavors and traditions of Southern cuisine come alive.

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3.042 reviews

Brad F.

2/26/2023

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...

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Aja F.

5/16/2024

Macaroni and cheese is nasty and not seasoned. The greens are not seasoned and nasty. Rib tips are tough and the sauce has no taste with a spice to it. I'm from Atlanta this is not it.

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Catina T.

7/19/2023

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...

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Gregg F.

10/29/2022

Full slab of ribs were extremely dry. I was unable to eat them. I wonder if they were trying to make jerky from the ribs. Pulled pork sandwich, same thing, so dry it was inedible. Potato salad...

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Keneisa S.

6/20/2023

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.

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