Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (BBQ) Joint

food got us sick We'll never order again

Food was pretty good, but our service was terrible. Hopefully it was just an off day for our waitress.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 1

Great atmosphere! BBQ was ok and the sauces were fire!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Felt more like a juke joint than a barbecue joint BUT I don’t gv a damn. Food was damn good! Quality and presentation of the food was very very good!

Vegetarian options: Southwest salad without meat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I ordered my good to be delivered. The pork shoulder was OK but the mac and cheese was horrible. It tasted like chemicals were on it or something. The banana pudding had zero bananas in it. Do not recommend.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Food is delicious!

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese, Fries

Daddy lumberjack Sean was the best server ever gave great food suggestions loved everything #nachodaddy #mydaddy #lumberdaddy #screamingwithoutthes 💋

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Drifters has the best ribs and bbq in town. Not to far east of down town but definitely worth the trip.
We have enjoyed this place for years.

Wheelchair accessibility: Accommodating.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Sausage, Smoked Wings, BBQ Sampler Plate, Pulled Chicken, Brisket Sandwich, Mac and Cheese

Very good BBQ, friendly staff, dog friendly (they have a dog park/dog menu) and good live music. The prices are also incredibly reasonable. This is a new neighborhood favorite! Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork

The food was awesome. Our waitress was amazing and the place had a nice vibe to it. Highly recommend and will be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork

The bbq nachos were top notch! We are coming back for more!! The server was great! A little bar off the beaten path, but worth it!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were looking for a place to watch the Mets game and some Sunday Night Football, Drifters had the games on, a 2 for 1 drink special, and a friendly bartender. It has a "locals" vibe, where the staff knows you and your drink order. Tucked behind some other buildings and down an alley, you gotta know what you're looking for, but if you need a cold beer and some company this place is worth the look.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

TN native here. Fantastic. Away from the tourist BS of downtown. Very cozy and laid back. Absolutely the best greens I have ever eaten and I have lived Southern for 58 years. I asked the waitress about the greens and the cook came out and gave me the recipe. Phenomenal food (and heavy pours lol). Pulled Pork was perfect, ribs had the perfect bite and IMO are the best in Nashville. I'll stop here every time I come through. Great place, keep it up. Well done.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good food! We'll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese

In town for a business trip. Stopped in with a local friend and was greeted with smiles. Staff were all great! Did not get a chance to eat there but will make it a point to come back when I'm in town again. Great place!!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5