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BB Kings Blues Club
152 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201, United States
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Be
Review №1

I wish I could give more stars!!! First, the music is absolutely unlike any other. The live house music had me dancing the whole night. I could go on and on about the band because there was so much talent. Second, the food was well done and seasoned. I would definitely go back.

St
Review №2

This place had amazing food and drinks, and extremely friendly service! We made reservations and were seated right next to the stage. Food wise, everything we had was delicious. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich is everything you expect out.of this classic dish! The shrimp and grits had a very cool creole spin to it. The catfish bites were fun and very fresh. We got souvenir glasses with our cocktails as well. It was my sisters birthday, so they told the band her name and gave her a quick shout out (but they dont do much more than that). Music wise: the opening act was OUT OF THIS WORLD. We were seriously in awe of the way the guy sang, and they were only a three piece that sounded so very full. After that, the BB King All Stars came on stage. They were okayA talented group, but they mostly played various covers and I did expect some more rockin blues....it is a blues club after all lol. Still they brought a party out, so that was fun.

Jo
Review №3

Amazing food & live music! We ordered the Chicken & Ribs combo and it was DELICIOUS! Smoked perfectly and fell right off the bone! Mac n Cheese and beans were very good also! A must visit in downtown Nashville!

Ja
Review №4

Edited**Thank you BB King Jazz Club for turning my past negative experience into a positive one. Thank you Ms. Sierra for demonstrating excellent customer satisfaction, and thank you Joanna (our server), for your great service.I would highly recommend BB King Jazz Club for live jazz, Motown music, and customer service.

Ro
Review №5

Love the Vibe here! With COVID, Everything was a bit reduced, but honestly, they are very responsible about it. Great work on the staffs behalf.Drinks were poured well and the staff is very friendly. Obviously the music was on point!

YX
Review №6

I was looking for a good BBQ place... I know everyone has their own preference for BBQ. I am picky and I was not disappointed, the ribs had the best flavor. The coleslaw, baked beans and corn bread- tasty! Also give the hush puppies A try! They had live music and the atmosphere was really nice, they have caricatures on the wall and made the decor!!! Our waitress was attentive and definitely recommend if you’re visiting

Li
Review №7

Great live music, good food, and a good vibe. The portions are pretty big and the pricing is actually affordable. I recommend eating here if you want your money’s worth and don’t want to spend $50 plus on a small portion of tourist food.

Ro
Review №8

In Nashville, where music is everywhere, you will not want to miss the BB KING experience. The food is unique and the Bands are a cut above. We saw the Nash All Stars and this EIGHT piece band was amazing. Reasonable prices..try the white chocolate bread pudding if you crave something sweet. Truly an experience you will remember.

Al
Review №9

The BB King band is second to none in Nashville. A great change from the typical sound you hear in the other bars. Foods good, and drinks are great and reasonably priced. Cant wait to visit again?

Je
Review №10

I love everything about this place! The artwork was beautiful and done by someone within the company - very cool! The stage and tables are cozy. The service was GREAT! We will definitely come back next time we’re in Nashville!

Vi
Review №11

Went for brunch! Food was amazing! They weren’t busy at all; our reservations were on Sunday at noon. Bottomless mimosas were good; they put your own bottle on the table. Downfall is they only give you one small cup of orange juice per bottle of champagne. Our group had the chicken and waffles, pulled pork hash, biscuits and gravy and traditional breakfast. Everything was delicious! Unfortunately, our waitress didn’t check on us much, and she was a little slow getting what we needed.Oh and parking was expensive but hey that’s Nashville right?

Tr
Review №12

Let me start by saying the food was great, The drinks were good, and the atmosphere was amazing. However, the wait for our food was atrocious, almost an hour and that’s after we had waited close to 30 minutes to order. We liked the atmosphere but not enough to want to stay there almost two hours. Luckily the management team took over and saved the day, I can say you all have a great and powerful management, but the waitresses/kitchen need work on time management.

Fa
Review №13

This place deserves more stars!! The staff was very friendly & made sure we had a good experience, the food was served in a timely manner & was absolutely delicious, & the music was fantastic!! 10/10 recommend if you’re in the Nashville area!

Ch
Review №14

This is only my second time here, but I really adore this place. The food is great, the music is great, the staff is really nice. We celebrated a friends birthday, and more people kept showing up. BB Kings staff were so nice and helpful and did everything they could to accommodate us. When my friends didnt understand the COVID-19 restrictions imposed on restaurants, the staff very kindly explained the restrictions and made sure to both be compassionate and compliant.

Br
Review №15

This place wasnt a long wait to get in like all others around the area. Very good group of music artist, very spacious inside and clean. Staff here are nice, but they are very busy for the amount of traffic that comes in on the weekends. They could use more help to keep guest happy. Drinks are very pricey when you enter. Food is okay for drunk people food and thats about it. Over all great place fun times

Xe
Review №16

The place to be in the Nashville area. The food, drink, service, atmosphere, and music is absolutely stellar. Everything is amazing here. The food I had was the hot chicken fried chicken and the peach cobbler, every bite was as good as the last (if not better). The drink I had was the Tennessee lemonade and oh man that was delicious in my (currently inebriated) opinion.My waitress/server Alexandria was a hoot and was absolutely amazing on keeping food and drinks coming.And the bands that played (it was Friday) were the classy carl Stewart until about 6:30 then until about 8pm it was absolutely soulful BB Kings All Star band. It was a blast to be here.

J
Review №17

Enjoyed the house band. Ashley or waitress was very nice and polite. On a personal note thank you Ashley. Talked with Fredrick the horn player. Nice talking with you. Called him my new friend while in Nashville. You and the band where enjoyable.

Ma
Review №18

Mike Hayes was crazy good! There is an incredible amount of talent in this performance. Great guitarist and moving vocals makes this artist a must hear! BB Kings is a Nashville treasure reinvigorating soul into the context of this generations music vernacular. Service and food were surprisingly good. I had Kings Meatloaf. Everything was very great (green beans, meatloaf, mash potatoes, and cornbread).

Je
Review №19

We honestly had our best time of all in the Honky Tonk Row area here. The food was delicious, the service was great and the music was amazing.If I was to return anywhere on Honky Tonk Row it would be here for sure.

Br
Review №20

I know when you come to Nashville, you think Broadway and Country music but you need to give Blues and B.B. Kings a try. This is truly a hidden gem.We showed up way earlier than our reservation but the front accommodated us, just giving us a heads up it may be a few as they were wrapping up preshift. Mike Hayes Band were rocking away and another waitress checked in on us while we waited for our main one.Joanna P took the best care of us accommodating an extremely picky 7 year old, a dad with FOMO (fear of missing out) and a mom who was undecisive.Food was absolutely delicious, seasoned just right and mouth watering. Drinks quite tasty and music was moving while feeling the soul as Mike Hayes Band sang away.As we left Dorothea and Goodwill gave us the friendliest send off and made our trip truly unforgettable. Thank you to the B.B. Kings crew, We will be back and hope others see what you offer as it is truly one of a kind!

Te
Review №21

Oh my gosh, the Bayou Shrimp and Grits is to die for. The Carl Stewart band played and they are incredible...sounds just like the original artists. The service was more than expected. Thank you for an amazing meal and entertaining evening.

Ce
Review №22

Amazing Customer Service. Live Down Home Blues Music. The Food was Amazing. Just a Enjoyable Experience. Two Thumbs Up Overall

Te
Review №23

My youngest sons 21st birthday was celebrated here! Everyone and everything is on point! The kitchen is conscientious about the preparation of their meals from beginning to end. Service is friendly and professional and the bar is smooth! We will be back and I highly recommend coming here when you come to Nashville!

Ja
Review №24

Passing through Nashville and stopped for lunch. They just opened so there wasnt a crowd. The bartender was very polite and attentive. The food was just as good as the Memphis restaurant. Will stop there again.

An
Review №25

Food is great. Staff was friendly. Live music was awesome

Ad
Review №26

First time, in my ENTIRE LIFE, I cleared my plate with no qualms. Kudos to whoever or whomever put the plate together. Delicious

Jo
Review №27

COVID ALERT-Bartender and waitress were not wearing masks. This is unacceptable in a pandemic. I walked out because it made me super uncomfortable

Tj
Review №28

Had a good time and enjoyed the performances... Elizabeth was the best

Ta
Review №29

Ashley, Ashley, Ashley! She was so nice and helpful. Thank you so much for the great food. She said it’s a new menu. Well it’s a great menu! Best fried pickles I’ve had in a long time. Bought some of the bb king dry rub because it was a new flavor profile for bbq and I loved it.

Au
Review №30

Our last dinner in Nashville and boy was it the best meal of the trip! The atmosphere was incredible. Both bands did a stand up job. The wait staff was some of the most friendly, the food is phenomenal, and you HAVE to get one of the drinks with the souvenir cup - it makes a great coin jar at home to commemorate the stay. I absolutely would recommend my family and friends to go there and hope you will enjoy it too!

Ca
Review №31

Food was DELICIOUS! The blackened catfish was PERFECT!Blues MUSICIANS WERE also quite enjoyable. Our server was friendly, but forgetful. We were too stuffed for dessert.

Ni
Review №32

An Amazing Nashville Location. Great Food, Excellent Service, Beautiful Venue, Great Live Music. I Look Forward To My Next Visit!

Br
Review №33

My experience here was an extreme let down. My party of 5 was one of 2 tables with guests in the building. We waited an hour an half for our food to arrive. It arrived cold, corn bread hard as rock literally showed manager me knocking on table. The food wasnt burnt returned 2x and still not hot . The flavors decent. Service terrible. Literally waited over an hour and didnt recieve a drink . The manager polite but business has much more room to grow in quality and service. Extreme let down in mu first business in Nashville.

Sa
Review №34

A gem of Nashville! The staff all around is amazing and super friendly! Our server was Thabang (I think that was her name) she was very attentive and helpful. The music is absolutely incredible. You will not be able to hold back from dancing. The food and drinks was absolutely delicious and at a very good price point. Highly recommend this place

Za
Review №35

Awesome service! Will was super friendly from the start and our server Ashley was super attentive and provided great service. Great atmosphere and live music!

Ca
Review №36

This place was the highlight of the area. The BB king band was no joke! And the food was off the hook! A great way to end our trip.

Be
Review №37

We were a party of four and everyone food came out but mine; waitedfor 14 minutes before mines came out. Everyone was done eating dinner and food just arrived. However We paid the check and then I call for the Management. The General Manager came out and apologized and offers us meal on tomorrow. Thats why they 3 . I will keep you posted

Mi
Review №38

Great blues bar. Multi level seating with an ample size bar. Fantastic spot for true blues. Drink prices were reasonable for downtown Nashville. Nice selection of spirits with some beers mixed it. Highly recommend for ones looking for a blues jazz and funk music.

La
Review №39

The atmosphere was nice. The band was awesome and the service was great. We enjoyed our meal and had a wonderful time.

Jo
Review №40

Hands down my favorite place in Nashville. Note get the ribs and then get more because they are the best Ive ever had. Dont forget to tip the band. Love them and I will be back

Ma
Review №41

The food? Dynamite. The live music? amazing! The time to wait on your food? almost not worth it. As a group of six, we watched another group of six and a group of two be seated, eat, and leave, before we got our food.

Es
Review №42

Excellent customer service. Covid precautions all staff wearing masks and tables spaced. Good music and drinks. Highly recommend.

Ke
Review №43

We didnt eat here, service a bit slowGreat artwork in this spacey venue and the band was awesome!!

Ri
Review №44

The ribs live up to their legendary reputation!!! Fast, friendly service! Every one and everything were awesome!

An
Review №45

The food was very good. Loved the appearance of the club. Despite of covid-19 it was a great place for food and relaxing listening to the music.

De
Review №46

Great venue with incredible live music, great food, and awesome atmosphere. The B. B. King All-Stars are amazing and always bring the house down. This place is a Nashville staple for a reason.

Am
Review №47

Amazing food, amazing service, great experience, and the live music was everything! Will definitely eat here again!

Ji
Review №48

Great Music, great food ( especially the ribs) and Evan took great care of us!

ko
Review №49

Im new in town and I decided to check this place out.... The band, the food, the drink and the service was good

si
Review №50

Great music, great atmosphere, great staff and great food!! Had BBQ nachos and fried pickles. So much food and it was DELICIOUS!!! Very reasonable priced!!

An
Review №51

Loved it! Amazing band, great food and super service:) We had our kids with us and they really enjoyed it too! We were only in Nashville for 2 nights and spent one of them here. We had previously visited the one in Memphis on the same trip, and that was amazing too. Recommend!

Ra
Review №52

So we went on & were seated directly in front of the stage. Ordered drinks & an appetizer and then the band started their last set. They were pretty good. When the second band came on-Carl Stewart Band, we were sold! Ordered catfish & shrimp for dinner which was excellent and sat back and continued to enjoy the show! I would highly recommend this place & if I make it back to TN will definitely go again!

S
Review №53

Would like to have a more blues feel to it But overall was good the food was

C
Review №54

Delicious food. Excellent fried pickles. Chicken fried chicken made Nashville hot is a must!! Awesome service!! Definitely go back.

Br
Review №55

Super cool artwork and overall vibe. Nachos were huge and wings were divine--i recommend the garlic sweet chili!

Tr
Review №56

Had a great time. The All star band was MAGNIFICENT

Au
Review №57

Everything from the food to the service to the live music was amazing! The staff is friendly and so in sync the service was great! The music melted me heart and the food was worth every penny. Most definitely recommend the Pulled Pork Plater with Mac n Cheese. This place is great for a night out with friends or family!

Re
Review №58

Great hot chicken sandwich, and Bartender LAURA was awesome! Cant wait to come back and stay for a few days.Just passing through town this trip.

Al
Review №59

Amazing ribs! Amazing atmosphere! Amazing employees! Joanna went above and beyond to take care of us!

Jo
Review №60

Nice music and tasty food. Definitely coming back!

Me
Review №61

Great food and atmosphere.The band was awesome!!!Enjoyed every aspect and will be back.

An
Review №62

Some of the best BBQ brisket and fried catfish and shrimp I have had in some time. The server was very attentive and nice. She kept up with making sure our food and drinks were good to go. The art work all over is just amazing too !

Fe
Review №63

We eat here every time we are in town. Always great food & great music. We started off with the vegetable spring rolls which were totally yummy then my husband had the Cajun Catfish & I had the Shrimp & Grits for dinner. Both were amazing.

te
Review №64

Good food and atmosphere. Definately research parking before you go as it can be costly if you catch as you can find it (not fault of the restaurant in my opinion).

Gr
Review №65

This is a real happening place right in the middle of everything going on, with great music, food and atmosphere! In walking distance to Printers Alley.If you would like some fun, ask for Ray to be your server, but bring your comedic attitude.Definitely would come back again.

Sh
Review №66

Food was just fantastic. We had the chicken and waffles. They looked short staffed so we waited a looooong time. Server was kind and made sure we had everything we needed.

Ma
Review №67

Food is always great. Music is always awsome....highly recommend

Ha
Review №68

So much fun and the best mac n cheese Ive ever had!

Be
Review №69

This was our 1st time visiting this place...I must say it was ok, the food was ok as well. The live entertainment was fine but not very much blues was played, this being a Blues Club I would have thought that would be all I would hear...

Mi
Review №70

This place is outstanding, had a great time here when we visited Nashville. Food and service is excellent.

Ma
Review №71

Perfect food that hit the spot if you feel like having BBQ. Live band also played which was a bonus .good atmosphere.

Ge
Review №72

Good food.. Good drinks.. Good music.. No Cover Charge Right Now.. Enjoy

Re
Review №73

Great atmosphere.. The band was amazing, and so was the food and service

Ma
Review №74

That is my new favorite place! I wish that I lived in TN so I could more often! Food was great, service was great, and the Band was awesome! Would highly recommend going here!

Ra
Review №75

First timer...It was great! The atmosphere, staff, & the people. The food Exceptional & the Band was Everything.Raineyb4lifefitness.comlwow2020.com

An
Review №76

Great service and music, food was ok. Peach cobbler recipe needs to be redone...not good

Ro
Review №77

Excellent food and drinks! Live music being played. Huge spot with a Wonderful atmosphere. I will be visiting BBKings again with friends. Prices are a bit high, but everything was great.

Jo
Review №78

I Loved Everything About This Place, From the Gentleman that was standing at the front door to the Service from the Bartender, Most of All the Entertainment was Amazing

Sh
Review №79

Love the ambiance of the establishment, the entertainment was first class. Would have given a five star if the food was a tad bit better, and the waitresses wer easily attainable.

Da
Review №80

Great food and great music. Definitely coming back.

Su
Review №81

Delicious food and good service. Unfortunately its a pandemic so we didnt get the full experience but it was great!

G.
Review №82

Amazing musicians! Great atmosphere! Wonderful staff! Good food! Ok drinks!I look forward to returning one day.

Jo
Review №83

Im really glad I stopped in here. Love the artist himself, and I really enjoyed the live music. Food was great and everyone elses looked yummy too! Server was rushed and just checking boxes. Forgot drinks until he had someone else bring out the food. Id stop in again if I was in town as that may have been a one-off.

Ch
Review №84

BB Kings All-stars were on point, great time

Sh
Review №85

Very loud don’t go if you want to talk. Took a while to get service and drinks after we ordered. Rids where good and steak was as well. The live music was awesome. Little on pricey side.

Er
Review №86

Towering drip-down-your-chin delicious burger & crispy tots. Chicken lettuce wraps were tasty, but whole peppercorns in the sauce were not a delightful surprise. Big stage. Cheap cover for good music. No limes for my vodka soda? Boo.

Ji
Review №87

Perfect burger good beer selection and liquor friendly staff will be going back when Im back in town Laura great bartender

Ma
Review №88

Amazing from the food to the live music! You will enjoy your night.

Do
Review №89

Awesome place music people drinks food waitress and waiters

Do
Review №90

Great music from the Carl Stewart Band. The sound was fantastic with a great mix. Our server, Amber, took great care of us. The food was delicious and priced fairly.Lots of original art of blues greats adorn the walls. Theres a small tribute to BB himself and Lucille in a lighted glass case.Parking ($20) was a few blocks away and we hiked in.

Ja
Review №91

The VIBES .. Aways nice at BB KINGS. Cant LOSE Wit DA BLUES!!!!JD&BIG BLUES REVIEW

St
Review №92

Mike Hayes awesome!!!! foodMake sure you double up on ur cholesterol pills really good !!

EJ
Review №93

Ok food, nothing special, slow service, very slow! Fried pickles were good. Not fan of the slow service, waitress was no where to be found, had to wait for long time every time if you ask for something, no water refill no napkins, at the end I got so annoyed by the slow service. Also has no wifi.

Li
Review №94

BB Kings was awesome. What a neat spot downtown Nashville. Loved the decor and the vibe. Wished we had eaten here, food was inexpensive and smelled great but we just werent hungry.

De
Review №95

BB Kings drummer for 32 years was in town for Willie Nelsons birthday and sat in with the house band. They were incredible. It was funny because the house band kept trying to wrap it up (it was past closing) and he kept starting another song.I think the guitarists name was John Brody (wish I knew for sure so I could follow his career) and that dude was just too sick. I really enjoyed watching him. These guys are all super super polished. Even by Nashville Standards.It was too late for us to eat, but they were still bringing food out to other tables and it looked and smelled next level delicious. I really wish I could have got some of that.Like all places downtown, it was packed.

Ni
Review №96

The service was slow, the food was good but my potato was not hot.

Fi
Review №97

Pretty decent live music and always a reliable choice for food especially in the colder months

Ma
Review №98

Great artwork and vibe. I visited during lunch and the food was savory. The bar was sticky yet absolutely perfect. I would love to visit again during a show, at night.

Da
Review №99

Wow! All I can say is wow! This place is so amazing. My waitress was awesome. The Carl Stewart band blew me away. He is incredible on the guitar and his fellow bandmates are so talented! The food was delicious. I had the mac n cheese, greens, hush puppies, bbq grilled chicken, and they have awesome freshly brewed sweet tea! Its a definite must to go back to!

ch
Review №100

Great place with live band

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  • Address:152 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201, United States
  • Site:http://www.bbkings.com/nashville/
  • Phone:+1 615-256-2727
Categories
  • Blues club
  • Bar
  • Barbecue restaurant
  • Live music venue
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–12am
  • Tuesday:11am–2am
  • Wednesday:10am–2am
  • Thursday:10am–12am
  • Friday:11am–12am
  • Saturday:11am–12am
  • Sunday:11am–12am
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
Highlights
  • Live music:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Historic:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
  • University students:Yes
Planning
  • Dinner reservations recommended:Yes
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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