Captain John's Bar-B-Que

I was super excited about the TN BBQ. Sadly it was just "alright". Maybe it's a preference thing but I want my ribs to practically fall off the bone... just enough "bite" left to keep them together. These ribs weren't that... mine were super tough as if they hadn't smoked low and slow enough. The baked beans and potato salad were great. I do like their sauce a lot...but not even the sauce could salvage the tough ribs. I took them back and popped them in the oven wrapped in foil and smothered them in sauce. That made them delicious... but I'm not trying to cook my take out food.

Great customer service and great food. The restaurant was clean. The lights were bright, and the countertop was clean also. They made my food to order, and everything was hot and fresh. I enjoyed myself because I hadn't been here since I was a little child.

Old school bbq joint, excellent pulled pork sandwich as well as fried or bbq'd bologna sandwich dressed as you like. My buddy said the catfish & philly cheesesteak were both good. Decent burger. Give them a try if in the area.

Legit Bbq. Southern Hospitality at its best. The staff are amazing. Helpful and patient and quick to make a recommendation. Chopped pork was on point. Sides were also good. I had onion rings, potato salad and beans. Next time in town I am coming back to try the Bologna sandwich.

Best BBQ NachosBRUHH THIS WAS AMAZING!Seriously, though, hubbs was pissed we hadn't come here earlier in our lives because they had the nachos he's been searching for his entire life. My philly cheese steak reminded me of the greasy deliciousness they used to serve in the Tiger Den at UoM. Full disclosure, you don't come here for healthy food. The hush puppies had bits of corn in them so they reminded me of corn fritters. Either way, nom nom nom. Everything we ate was delicious and even though we aren't BBQ people if we ever want BBQ this is where we will go. The only thing I'd change is next time I'll get water instead of coke as the food was already a bit heavy for me. Hubbs wants to get a to go pound or two of BBQ next time we visit. To Try: BBQ RibsJumbo Loaded BBQ Baked Potato (if I'm feeling adventurous)Loved: - BBQ Nachos- Hush Puppies- Philly Cheese Steak (steak)Liked: - Onion RingsOk: - Banana Pudding- Barbecue Beans- French Fries- Half Slab Plate of RibsDisliked: - Hot Sauce

So many people in Cville rave about this place. I have been a handful of times and it is just ok. Friday's special is fried catfish so I was cheating today so I went for it. I ordered the catfish plate with onion rings and slaw and a drink. It took a very long time to receive my food. But ok.....I checked my order before leaving and it was piping hot so I guess they cook to order on the fish. Let me tell you, might be the best fried catfish EVER! Hot, crispy and not greasy. The onion rings and slaw were awesome too. But here is the downside. The staff is just not friendly. They aren't rude but you get the sense that you are bothering them. I had to ask for a cup for my drink that comes with my meal. I had to ask for tartar sauce. I had to ask for hot sauce. Everything just seemed so hard. Even though the food was awesome I would think twice before giving them my money.

Food was very good for lunch. Typical hole in the wall with very good BBQ. Typical order at counter and deliver to table.

I've always liked the bbq at this place and have never been disappointed so we've been hearing so much about the catfish special on Friday night so decided to give it a try. I can only go two stars since the $13.99 two piece plate was only so-so. The fried fish was semi crunchy on the exterior, but rubbery in texture. You have a choice of two sides...I opted for the fries (good), cole slaw (ok) and paid extra for the hush puppies which weren't good at all, I'd bet they were frozen right out of a bag. Was really hoping for a better outcome and probably won't return for the fish.

We gave Captain John's a pass for several years before we decided to go. Wow we were really missing out. This place is great!They usually have a special daily. I have had the BBQ plate and the Smoked sausage sandwich. They do not skimp on what you get, I will say I won't get the smoked sausage sandwich again, not because it's not good but because you cannot pick up to eat, there is to much stuff on it.The restaurant always is clean and neat. You order at the counter and pick up at the counter when they call your number.We are going to try the burger and ribs next.

Hubby picked up two BBQ plates today for lunch. He took a bite of his sandwich and said "This is a sorry excuse for a BBQ sandwich." I tried mine and the bun was stale and maybe had 2 tablespoons of meat. It all went into the garbage. With today's prices a restaurant should try to keep customers. I'm not sure what happened to Captain John's, but we will not be back. We have been customers for 30+ years.