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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 1724 reviews

What MARCUS AUGUSTO CARDOSO likes about Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (bbq) Joint:
This restaurant was my first taste of authentic American dining, and it didn't disappoint. It's a nice spot with friendly staff. The food was quite good; I had the half rack of ribs, and it was a unique experience. The atmosphere was enhanced by great music playing inside, and there were live bands performing almost every night on the patio. They also offer a two-for-one beer special, which is fantastic. You really c... View all feedback. What Trey Vaughn doesn't like about Drifters Tennessee Barbeque (bbq) Joint:
Go to PEG LEG or Jack’s BBQ. DRIFTERS was way below average. The waiter gave us pulled pork and it was supposed to be brisket. I told the waiter this is pulled pork and he said, no that’s brisket. The ribs were DRY and 3-4 days old. The greens were hard as a rock and had zero flavor. The “baked beans” were out of a can with zero flavor. They don’t have chili on the menu and it’s a bbq restaurant. BBQ restaurants have... View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 23 reviews
Nikki
20.01.2023 - 15:06

Truly amazing smoked bbq and food in general. It's a small quaint little spot just behind a tattoo place. Worth stopping at!

Gladyce
08.04.2023 - 18:28

Love the old drifters pre-tornado, and glad to see that they have reopened. The environment is great, the prices are reasonable, and the food is pretty good. Th...

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Gladyce
10.04.2023 - 04:13

Great food, good live music and excellent beer selection. Has the cleanest bathroom I was lucky to use during my visit. Parking was also free! Brisket was decen...

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Gladyce
10.04.2023 - 04:13

Parking is tight, but there are parking lots. The outdoor seating is beautiful. You had live music. Service was good and friendly. I have the pulled chicken wit...

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Ester
20.01.2023 - 15:06

Everyone is very friendly. Bartenders talk to you.... the people that come in are friendly. Nashvillians are very friendly people. Nashville is just plain frien...

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Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 118 reviews
Knoxville
17.11.2023 - 20:17

Out of town for four days, my family went to dinner here all three nights in town. After our first night, we were hooked because of every aspect: the food, the...

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Kendall
17.11.2023 - 20:17

BBQ is dry with no flavor. Staff was nice even though it was very busy, so that's a plus.

Trey
17.11.2023 - 20:17

Go to PEG LEG or Jack’s BBQ. DRIFTERS was way below average. The waiter gave us pulled pork and it was supposed to be brisket. I told the waiter this is pulled...

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Iris
17.11.2023 - 20:17

Best bbq I've ever had! Amazing people and very cute little neighborhood! Loved it! Went twice in one day! Try the sampler!

Aurea
17.11.2023 - 20:17

I was visiting Nashville for the first time and wanted some authentic barbecue and maaaan did this place over deliver! THIS IS THE BEST BARBECUE I'VE EVER HAD!...

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