Central BBQ

I have been a fan of Central since my days in Memphis. I stopped by over lunch for their sweet heat smoke wings and it did not disappoint. It's favorable and brings a good amount of spice. I usually get their chicken nachos but the wings will definitely be on rotation for me. There's a parking garage right next to it but there's also limited street parking around the premises. The service was good and it's a great option for a casual bbq spot in the city

First time visiting the venue. Dined at the Capital View location on a whim. First thing that alarmed me is the venue didn't smell like BBQ. wtfService was ok. Cashier didn't know they sold chicken quarters ... Food arrived quickly. We ordered quarter BBQ chicken and brisket platters. Chicken was overcooked and dry. Had no flavor before we added sauce. Brisket was decent. Onion rings were good. Bathroom was clean, but out of paper towels. Doubt I'd return.

Finally made the trip Central BBQ in Capital View recently and have mixed feelings about the place and food. If I could give percentages of a star I would put this location at a solid 3.25 stars and here is why...The layout is walk-up, counter order and then it is brought out to your table. Upon entry the counter was not staffed, but there was a child playing on an Ipad behind the counter. I honestly thought they were closed until staff walked from the kitchen and asked for my order. They have paper menus, but no menu boards, which would work way better and move things along a bit easier. They have several large screens behind the counter where they run photos of their food, this would be a great spot to have the menu digitally displayed. After looking at the menu we landed on the pulled pork sandwich with fries and the brisket plate with onion rings and mac & cheese. Pulled pork sandwich was loaded with meat and topped with sauce. The fries were not fresh and weirdly already soggy. They looked good and were seasoned well, but that did not translate too well to the plate. The brisket was sadly dry and chewy, even when drowned in sauce. The mac & cheese was decent, nothing special and the onion rings were nicely fried. I liked the small bun they added so I could make a slider out of a portion of brisket, this was the best way to eat it in my opinion as the meat alone was underwhelming. Sweet tea was delicious, as one would expect from a southern BBQ joint...so that was a positive! Additionally, their sauces were tasty as well. The meats definitely needed the sauce, so glad they had the variety. When you think anywhere near or in downtown you always think parking, and luckily they have ample street parking and a free lot in connection with the Publix next door. Big win! The place was clean and well kept. Loved the vibe, art and layout. They had a few college games on the TV, so no music was playing. I am hoping when TV's are not on with sound they have music, as they needed more energy in the place. Overall, not my favorite BBQ spot in Nashville. I am interested in giving them another shot and sampling a few more things on the menu, as it was fairly expansive.

Food: 3Service: 5Ambiance: 5Great service and I love the space. It could be a great place for beers and Q but the food was so-so. I got the half ribs plate cause I love a good dry rub and it was bland and fatty. I couldn't finish it because the amount of fat was making me queasy. The greens and onion rings were decent, nothing that stands out though.

Delicious Memphis style bbq! It is a casual dining spot, walk up to the counter and order and then they bring the food to your table. We tried the brisket tacos, chicken sandwich and the ribs. My husband is picky with ribs and he said they were great! The brisket was also delicious. All their sauce options are really good too and you can purchase bottles to take home

You have been fooled if you think you can only get BBQ at Central BBQ. They have THE best tacos I have tasted in the Nashville area. Too bad tacos is not in the name because it is a kept secret. Better than the neighbor right beside them with the taco in the name.

Brisket was fattyPlace was emptyWorker was friendlyFries coldOverall blehh so many better bbq options

I came here with a group attending a conference where this was offered as an extra curricular activity called Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Adventure. I'm not sure if what we had was actually offered on the menu. We all received a sample platter of pulled BBQ chicken, pulled pork, brisket, mac & cheese, baked beans and potato salad. The service and attention was excellent. They offered several different sauces to use on the different meats. As backyard BBQ pitmaster, I thought the chicken was very moist and good, but lacked a smoky flavor. It went well with the sweet heat BBQ sauce. The pulled pork I really wanted to like, but it was so dry, I could believe it may have been sitting out for a while. Some of it was almost unchewable. The brisket wasn't sliced. They cornered off a 1/4 of brisket and you needed to cut it yourself into slices. They offered a bun, but wasn't worth making a sandwich. The brisket itself was good, had a slight smoke ring and was tender, but not spectalular. I also tried the sides which were all very good. That platter was certainly filling, but could have been a bit better. The sauces were very good, though.

LaRhossa great service excellent customer service and politely asked what I wanted to eat and service was fast brisket was cooked to perfection and collard greens as well I will be back to visit thank you again‼‼

We had a great time at this place. It was casual and low key. Our local Uber driver recommended it as one of the best spots to get bbq on town. Service was super friendly and fast. Girl at the counter was personable, answered questions and gave good recommendations. And the foooooood. OMG, the food. I had the ribs and brisket combo with mac n cheese and onion rings. Every bite was amazing. The brisket was tender and smokey. The ribs were falling off the bone. I ordered the honey gold sauce, but also tried the vinegar sauce and mustard sauce. They were all great.