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Name: Rippy’s
Address: 429 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37203
Telephone: (615) 244-7477
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.13

Rippy’s

429 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37203

(615) 244-7477
Store is closed

Rippy’s Menu

Appetizers

Super Sampler Platter

Chicken Wings

Chicken Fingers

Basket of Fries (1/2 Lb)

Basket of Onion Rings (1/2 Lb)

Chips and Queso Dip or Salsa

Ultimate Nachos

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Beer Battered Mushrooms

Fried Pickle Spears

Sausage and Cheese Plate

Super Sampler Platter

Chicken Wings

Chicken Fingers

Basket of Fries (1/2 Lb)

Basket of Onion Rings (1/2 Lb)

Chips and Queso Dip or Salsa

Ultimate Nachos

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Beer Battered Mushrooms

Fried Pickle Spears

Sausage and Cheese Plate
Chili & Salads

Chili with Corn Cakes

Small House Salad

House Salad

House Salad - A

Chili with Corn Cakes

Small House Salad

House Salad

House Salad - A
Dinners

Signature Ribs

Hand Sliced Smoked Pork Loin

Smoked Pulled Pork Plate

Smoked Pulled Chicken Plate

Country Style Catfish Strips

Half Smoked Chicken

Signature Ribs

Hand Sliced Smoked Pork Loin

Smoked Pulled Pork Plate

Smoked Pulled Chicken Plate

Country Style Catfish Strips

Half Smoked Chicken
Sandwiches

Hand Sliced Pork Loin

Pork Loin Melt on Texas Toast

Pulled Pork

Pulled Chicken

Hamburger

Cheeseburger

Jr. Cheeseburger with Fries

Veggie Burger

Hand Sliced Pork Loin

Pork Loin Melt on Texas Toast

Pulled Pork

Pulled Chicken

Hamburger

Cheeseburger

Jr. Cheeseburger with Fries

Veggie Burger
Sides

Baked Beans

Coleslaw

Potato Salad

French Fries

Onion Rings

Corn Cakes

Side of Salad Dressing

Baked Beans

Coleslaw

Potato Salad

French Fries

Onion Rings

Corn Cakes

Side of Salad Dressing
Kid's Menu

Chicken Fingers with Fries

Grilled Cheese with Fries

Kids Cheeseburger with Fries

Corn Dog and Fries

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

Chicken Fingers with Fries

Grilled Cheese with Fries

Kids Cheeseburger with Fries

Corn Dog and Fries

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich
Dessert

Brownie Sundae Supreme

Homemade Pecan Pie

Broadway Brownie

Scoop of Ice Cream

Brownie Sundae Supreme

Homemade Pecan Pie

Broadway Brownie

Scoop of Ice Cream
Beverages

Coffee

Iced Tea

Soft Drinks

Turbo Energy Drink

Bottled Water

Lemonade

Fruit Juice

Coffee

Iced Tea

Soft Drinks

Turbo Energy Drink

Bottled Water

Lemonade

Fruit Juice

Healthy Meal suggestions for Rippy’s

Appetizers

Super Sampler Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Fingers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Basket of Fries (1/2 Lb) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Basket of Onion Rings (1/2 Lb) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chips and Queso Dip or Salsa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ultimate Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beer Battered Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Pickle Spears [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sausage and Cheese Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Super Sampler Platter [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Wings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Fingers [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Basket of Fries (1/2 Lb) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Basket of Onion Rings (1/2 Lb) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chips and Queso Dip or Salsa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Ultimate Nachos [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Beer Battered Mushrooms [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Pickle Spears [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sausage and Cheese Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Chili & Salads

Chili with Corn Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Small House Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

House Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

House Salad - A [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chili with Corn Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Small House Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

House Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

House Salad - A [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Dinners

Signature Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hand Sliced Smoked Pork Loin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Pulled Pork Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Pulled Chicken Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Country Style Catfish Strips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Half Smoked Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Signature Ribs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hand Sliced Smoked Pork Loin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Pulled Pork Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Smoked Pulled Chicken Plate [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Country Style Catfish Strips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Half Smoked Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sandwiches

Hand Sliced Pork Loin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pork Loin Melt on Texas Toast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Pork [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hamburger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheeseburger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jr. Cheeseburger with Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hand Sliced Pork Loin [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pork Loin Melt on Texas Toast [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Pork [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Hamburger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheeseburger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Jr. Cheeseburger with Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggie Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Baked Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coleslaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potato Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Corn Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Side of Salad Dressing [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Baked Beans [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coleslaw [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potato Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

French Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Onion Rings [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Corn Cakes [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Side of Salad Dressing [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Kid's Menu

Chicken Fingers with Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Cheese with Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kids Cheeseburger with Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Corn Dog and Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Fingers with Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Cheese with Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Kids Cheeseburger with Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Corn Dog and Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Dessert

Brownie Sundae Supreme [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Homemade Pecan Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Broadway Brownie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scoop of Ice Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Brownie Sundae Supreme [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Homemade Pecan Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Broadway Brownie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Scoop of Ice Cream [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Beverages

Coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Iced Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soft Drinks [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turbo Energy Drink [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bottled Water [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemonade [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fruit Juice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Coffee [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Iced Tea [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Soft Drinks [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Turbo Energy Drink [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bottled Water [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lemonade [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fruit Juice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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Rockne H.

After a big Spring Break party for Yelp, my friends and I decided to go down on Broadway Ave to enjoy the vibe and the strip of Nashville. Originally we were to meet at Robert's but it was so busy. We decided on our next location, Rippy's. Throughout my trip, I've passed it a few times and loved the look! This two story joint offers a lot of room! The bottom floor has a bar area and a stage for live music. One great thing about Nashville is the live music and this place was no different. When we visited, a trio was singing on stage and sang some wonderful country tunes. When I walked upstairs, I was surprised to see that the place was jammed packed! This was more of the "nightclub" version of the place. Huge outdoor windows offered a lot of fresh air. Whether or not you go upstairs or down, the beers are pretty reasonable. A Coors Light goes for about $6. One of the highlights of this trip was being able to meet MTV star, CT. I don't know if he worked there or not, but I saw him behind the bar and asked him to take a picture. I'm a huge fan of the shows he's on and love that guy in general. In a place like Nashville, I was certainly surprise to see him there, but super thankful I did! At the end of the evening, I thought we had a great time. The place is perfectly located and has a super chill vibe that would bring joy to anyone's day. When I'm back in town, I'm certainly making my way back to Rippy's. Thanks for a great time folks!
(4)
Jay R.

Pulled chicken + baked beans + collard greens = heaven! This place is so great! The band was tremendous, the waitress at the bar was an A+ waitress, the meat was hot and smokey, there is Bridgestone Arena across the street, and also the prices are solid. A must for Lower Broadway!
(5)
Emmy J.

Pretty good place to stop for a quick bite to eat and a drink before going out onto Broadway. My friends an I had the pulled pork on corn cakes, they were very good! Good price and location. We sat on the upper level by the open windows looking out to Broadway. Quick service and there were was a lot of seating. A bit loud, but fun to listen to a live band during dinner.
(3)
Katrina L.

A positive: huge space and we easily found a table upstairs for our party of 7. The downside: our service was not great. Our waitress sat our beers on the table and said "here's your beer" and walked away. No handing it to who ordered each one, no glasses or oranges for our blue moons. In general we seemed like an annoyance. No smiles. My water was empty most of the meal. When one of us got the wrong meal (pork instead of chicken) the person giving it to us literally picked the bun off of each of our sandwiches sitting in front of us on the table to see if we had the chicken. With his bare hands! Food was okay. Two of us got the chicken tender meal and had a ton of food that they enjoyed it. For the pulled pork/chicken sandwiches - the bread was sort of soggy. Cole slaw was dry not creamy. I wish we wouldn't have wasted our Nashville meal on this place.
(2)
Charles S.

Well, well. I haven't been to Rippy's since before I was a Yelper. As I'm a Nashville native, that should tell you something. Don't get me wrong, I love the front-of-house staff - I've never had a bad bartender at Rippy's. The food always takes forever, and is lackluster - except for the portion sizes, which run to the 'huge' size. With the location, it's not a bad place to come before a Predators game, and if you like a highly audience-focused, participatory band, Rippy's usually picks ones of that style. Solid musicians, but not always the best vocals - that might be more of a Broadway trend in general though. In short, it's not going to be on a list of places I'll recommend you go, but you can certainly do a whole lot worse.
(2)
Mic P.

Terrible food, awful service, music is nice, cute mouse that we found running around .... Although highly unsanitary. Birds fly in and out too. Only reason I'd suggest coming would be for musicians.
(1)
F B.

Ok BBQ not the best in Nashville by a long shot. They had unsweetened tea in the sweet tea the night I visited, and the waitress did not believe me. I asked for a soft drink to replace my tea, she later came back and stated she tasted the tea and it was unsweetened and apologized. Why argue with your customer?
(3)
Michael W.

The only prompt service I got was the bro bouncer and his metal detector. Way to make me feel welcome. Beer selection was moderately overpriced, band was subpar. Environment all suggests "here's a honky tonk run by people who don't know how to run a honky tonk." Absolute disappointing mediocrity, masquerading as sobro authentic. There's a bloody good reason the other bars on this block as elbow-to-elbow crowded, and this had ample open seating on a Saturday night.
(2)
Randy A.

Food was OK but service was awful. After my meal I was going to enjoy the band for another hour or so but when I refused a shot of tequila the waiter immediately brought our check. I paid the check and ordered another beer. Only 3 other people in the part of the bar I was in. When I finished that beer I asked for another, the waiter told me I could go to the bar myself to get it, so I did. I stood at the bar while the bartender talked to some other guy behind the bar, only one other person at the bar drinking. She finally asked what I needed and got me a beer, not friendly at all. When I finished that beer I went back to the bar. This time she was standing talking to the same guy and watching "American Ninja Warrior" on the TV. She looked at me when I walked up but ignored me so I pulled out some cash and stood there for about a minute before I walked off and got the rest of my party and left. Absolutely the worst service I have experienced.
(2)
Shanna T.

Best ribs I've ever had! They make an awesome Salty Dog. Atmosphere was so much fun!
(5)
Tom C.

Nothing special bbq. Sauces are pre-made and purchased. One for sure is "sweet baby rays" , the jug was sitting out. I expect a bbq place to make their own sauces. Onion rings were poor. Ribs were ok but my wifes are better. Service was average to below average.
(3)
Sarah A.

So we came here for lunch which was great. I mean where else do you get live music at lunch other than Nashville? There was even live music at the airport! But I digress. We came here for lunch and ordered some sort of meat and everything fried platter and it was great. The music was great so was the company, the food, the service. Honestly what more do you want.
(4)
Jared K.

Downtown Nashville is an awesome place for live music, but surprisingly there aren't just too many barbecue joints to pick from. Jack's has a prominent place on Broadway (Nashville's main drag), and although their 'que is delicious, the line usually stretches halfway to the Cumberland River. I found Rippy's across the street and hoped it would be good, too. Fingers crossed. Not to be outdone, Rippy's had live music going tonight. The old 90s country was actually really good. Nashville is the kind of city where it's not at all unusual to see folks two-stepping in the middle of a restaurant. All in all, this place had a really pleasant atmosphere. I ordered a Half Portion Dinner (6 bones) of Rippy's Signature Ribs. The ribs come with two sides, so I picked potato salad and onion rings. The menu didn't specify whether the ribs were wet or dry, but I hoped for the latter. The potato salad was nice and creamy. It had a great flavor, and I thoroughly enjoyed the crunch from the pickles, etc. I also liked that the mustard base wasn't overpowering. The onion rings looked fresh rather than frozen. They had a great batter and were fried nice and golden. This was an excellent pick for a side dish. Much to my delight, the ribs came with a dry rub. I was able to cut them apart with minimal effort, suggesting that they were slightly overdone. They had a great smoke level, which matched perfectly with the evident smoke ring. My main issue with the ribs was the inconsistency. The first bite was fairly spicy, coupled with just a touch of sweetness. It was also decently tender. Other bites were more bland and weren't spicy at all, and the meat nearest the center was a bit dry. I was surprised to find so many differences in only seven inches of meat. Rippy's wasn't the best barbecue I've ever had, but it was certainly passable. I'd go back for the drinks and music, although I'd likely order a burger instead.
(3)
Julie C.

Oops, don't get a burger here! OK so, tonight we decided to cruise the strip for a 3 course meal and drinks. We decided to have a burger. We've had some good burgers in this city... We decided to stop here because, quite frankly, we were walking by. There was live music and the atmosphere isn't anything to write home about but not awful. We ordered a cheese burger and the tomato might have been fresh but I'm pretty sure I just ate a frozen patty with a Kraft single. Maybe I've become a food snob but it was awful. I don't mind bar food or dive bars but frozen patty, ouch! The onion rings were worth the upgrade, golden, crispy and thick. If I come back I'll stick to live music and bottle beer, nothing on tap.... Actually, I probably won't be back...
(2)
Naomi S.

We were in downtown Nashville and happened to stumble on this barbeque place. Jennifer S was our server and was very nice and attentive. Our only surprise is that we asked for pickles with our meals and were charged for them. I ordered baby back ribs and The meat just fell off the bone. The coleslaw was ok but the onion rings were great.
(4)
Steve M.

Ribs and.sausage were fantastic! Music was good, if not a little loud! Great service!
(4)
Rhonda G.

On a recent trip to Nashville, we visited Rippy's twice. It is a great place to sit and listen to music. On most days there are 2 or 3 bands playing in the different sections of the bar. The second floor band on a Monday during the day was so good that we stayed over 3 hours. Both the first and second floor bands on Wednesday were average. Our bartender was very friendly on both occasions. Typical bar food. We had very good chips and queso but the fries were not so great. Rippy's will definitely be our go-to place for an afternoon of music.
(4)
Jennifer H.

Our server was quick and attentive about refilling our drinks, which was especially impressive since we were there during a football game and it was pretty packed. The food was meh. The upstairs was open air (translate: HOT and muggy because it's September). The music, however, was fantastic. Is there a better bar song than "Sweet Caroline" live? I think not. It has a very college-y feel to it. I would probably try some place else next time.
(3)
Queenie D.

The only place in Nashville during Labor Day weekend that we actually had a chance to get a drink ... it was some beer stand in between the two parts of the establishment, and although it was over priced (due to no wait) it was well worth it... we have been hopping from one place to the next and have NOT had a single drink until this bar ... great performance by the band and I enjoyed the whole lay out of the place.
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John M.

At the table we had ribs, pulled chicken, and pulled pork- ribs are dry smoked but very good. Music was good, ambience reminds me of a college town bar.... Hit the spot before our concert.
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Jennifer H.

Everything is served in plastic. Coleslaw was tasteless. Had to ask for drink refills. Moves trashcans up to tables to clean them. The BBQ sauce was tasty and the pulled pork sandwich was good. $25 for 2 pulled pork sandwiches with one side each and 2 drinks...
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Ru L.

For a Friday night and live music in two separate rooms under the same roof, we got our food pretty fast and it was still hot. That is impressive considering how packed Rippy's was tonight. I got the full rack of baby back ribs and let me tell you something; much better and meatier than Chili's. You want baby back, baby back, baby back ribs? Go to Rippy's.
(4)
Greg A.

One of my favorite stops on the strip. The music has always been great, the food (especially the pulled pork sandwich) is awesome, and the servers are usually pretty friendly and on top of keeping you happy.
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Jackie H.

One of our favorite bars on Broadway. We were there weekday afternoon. Quick service and got to hear a great musician. So many dark, no-light bars..but this one has plenty if you're downstairs. I had the pulled chicken salad and the chicken was great. The only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars is that my fiance had the nachos and there wasn't any cheese on them. Weird, right?
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Kay P.

Yes! Yes! Yes! I got the pulled chicken sandwich and some others in my group got the pulled pork sandwich and pulled pork salad. They all enjoyed theirs. My pulled chicken sandwich was on point. I was happy that they smoked it dry so I could add sauce at my discretion. The sandwich and one side were reasonably priced. I will go again when visiting Nashville.
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Caleb A.

It was busy so I'll cut it a little slack: Never got silverware or a drink refill Waiter was rude. We started as a group of three, with 2 others meeting us toward the end of the meal. One got a water and the other didn't get anything. We were charged a gratuity and the waiter got an attitude when I asked why. Overall, I was less than happy when I left. On a positive note, I guess the food was decent. There are much better options if you want BBQ tho.
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Brittany P.

Went here a few times while in Nashville, it's a fun place, but staff can be a bit rude (which is disappointing on any vacation) Food is mediocre, typical bar food. Pretty touristy place, so don't expect to mingle with the locals here if that's your MO. On the positive side, they've got a nice open rooftop area. Would go back, but proceed with caution.
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Bob B.

Our concierge recommended this place when I inquired about good ribs. I took his advice and headed down the hill from our hotel. I enjoyed the music and the atmosphere, but the ribs were pretty lame. No distinct flavor and rubbery. I wouldn't go here to eat.
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Dirk R.

Good ribs, great pulled pork plate with 2 Yazoo Hefeweizen. Pretty good country band, despite the young look ! Good experience, if you don't mind plastic forks, knives and table cloths! You will not go hungry !
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Taryn M.

We went here for a bite before a Predators game as it is so close, it was very busy to be expected. Food was very good just service was slow. I have heard great things about the wings but we went with pulled pork instead, which was great. Definitely a good BBQ joint just give yourself plenty of time before the game!
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Joe V.

Desperate for a place to sit on memorial day weekend, We went up to the second floor, the smell of fresh vomit greeted us. Sat down, a rush and haggered waiter took our drink order. Sat around for a few, ate some wings and onion rings, it was just not a good night to be there, bailed quickly.
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Derek S.

Horrible customer service. When the 6 of us walked in for dinner we were told to just grab some tables and put them together. Apparently it's not the job of the wait staff to ensure parties are accommodation? So we put two tables together and then one of the staff cone to us and say you can't move that table because it's in a different wait section, she must have been in a bad mood because of her total bitch attitude. We went to a different area, 10 feet over, and asked about moving two tables that were literally 5 feet apart and they told us no again. We ended up having to sit at 2 different tables, less than 5 feet apart....
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Scotty C.

Three different levels, three different bands. It was like a Goldilocks situation where each level serves it's own purpose. The higher up you go, the crazier and more crowded it gets, and the better the bands get. We started on the lowest level having drinks at a table where it was less crowded. The band was fine but the entertainment value came more from how hammered the lead singer was. After face planting off the front of the stage, she continued to insist she was fine dancing around and getting into it with the crowd. Eventually they turned her mic off and she still continued to sing into it. You could tell her band members were so sick of her shit. We then skipped the second level and went straight upstairs to meet friends up top. The upstairs band really had the crowd going and it was pretty packed up there. Had some drinks, got my groove on and partied til close.
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Sebastian W.

I ordered the 1/2 slab ribs. It was kinda dry but tasted ok with sauce on it. The fries and onion rings were good. The band and the music were good too. It was a positive experience overall.
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Tim R.

Great music in two spots downstairs and the covered patio upstairs. The BBQ is great - one of the old standby's on Broadway. Friendly staff. They do have TV's if you are interested in sports. The patio on the roof is a good spot for music and broadway people watching. It can get a little crazy before big events at Bridgestone. And remember to tip the musicians - that's really how they make a living.
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Jim B.

This bar is on the corner in Broadway across from the Bridgestone arena in the heart of downtown Nashville. I has two stories with the upper deck being an open/covered patio w/ a small stage. There is at least one stage downstairs as well. This place is pretty touristy, but for good reason: you should go there. Plain and simple, it rocks. There will be live bands to be there on there multiple stages most evenings. This is Music City, after all, so every one playing and singing here will be trying to make it big, so the music will be top notch making for a great and rowdy experience. The food is decent here and not too pricey. Not the best barbecue I've had in the south but was a perfect compliment for the entertainment. Drink specials seem to mostly include domestic bottle of beer and maybe some mixed drinks. Side note: the first time I came here Ronnie Dunn popped up out of nowhere, took the 2nd floor stage and played four songs (June of 2013). Afterwards he spent at least an hour being mobbed by riff-raff and hooligans (my wife and I included) for pictures and autographs, and he was very cooperative. Seemed to be a somewhat normal occurrence here.
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A S.

Melody was awesome. Stumbled in randomly right before a big concert on the street and somehow snagged a table. Melody kept the drinks coming was personable and so adorable!!!
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Tim B.

The BBQ was good. We stopped by before a concert at Bridgestone Arena. The service was fast to meet the limited time that we had. We did love the live music and drinks.
(4)
Allyssa M.

Good music. Pricing is what you'd expect. If you're thinking of grabbing a seat don't bother unless you plan on eating and drinking enough to provide your server a nice tip. My husband and I came to hang out before a game bought a bucket and we're happy to stand. A nice group had a table the gave up to us. After being asked by the waiter if we'd be buying more we said we'd do more drinks for sure but just got our bucket so not at the moment. He proceeded to tell us he wanted to save the table for someone spending money or he'd lose money. He then came back 10 minutes later and asked us to leave so someone else who was spending money could sit there. We didn't want to cause a scene and moved. Our next visit to nashville we won't be going to rippleys. If we didn't have a bucket to finish we'd have left right away.
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Barrett N.

Seriously, I am dumbfounded by the service at this restaurant. It took a solid 15 minutes for a server to even see that we were sitting down and ask if we wanted something to drink. We ordered food. He wrote nothing down and our order came pretty fast (the ONLY perk). It took another 10 minutes, 2 servers, and a bus boy to get utensils. So by the time I got a fork, my ribs were cold. They messed up not 1 but 2 side orders, they put in the corrected order, which didn't come out till we were done eating the rest of our cold food. Our new side orders finally came out and my fries were cold. Then, I ordered a Yuengling, and a miller light came out. Despite all of this, we were charged for everything we got, which, if you ask me, they could have at least comped a round of beers. Negative. Did I mention it's my birthday?
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Alex E.

It is very rare that I leave a place and make it a point to tell people never to go back, but that's how I felt leaving Rippy's last night. The waiter was incredibly rude and very condescending to our group. Once we were able to actually order-he kept walking away telling us we weren't ready every time we tried to start ordering-the food came out pretty quickly. I got a BBQ sandwich and it wasn't anything to write home about. Prices aren't bad, but everyone thought that the food was just okay. The music is this place's only redeeming quality. There are too many other restaurants around here to waste your money coming here and eating average food with horrendous service.
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Andy K.

Rippys was awesome! Only reason I can't give it a 5 star review is because they didn't have options to do things like 1/2 chicken and ribs. You can only choose one meat for a dinner plate. The ribs were delicious and everything is finger licking great! The ambiance, decor, vibe, and live music made you feel like a local. The best part of my Rippys experience was the impeccable service! Melody is a rockstar! She gave me a birthday shot, also showed and took a pic of her lipstick for my friend because she was curious of the color she was wearing! We all joked with a group chant, 'maybe it's maybeline.' And it was! Oh.. She also found the time to get our drinks and food at just the right time. Melody you're awesome and congrats on the engagement! Her fiancÃ© is an actual rockstar! So stop by, ask for her, and then go see her fiancÃ© play! Rippys BBQ. Nashville at its best!
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Asia D.

CMA fans do not go! Our waitress had the worst attitude and was upset that we asked for separate checks. She just decided to divide it evenly between everyone. Food was just ok. The windows were open and it started pouring down raining on our table and not a single person came to help up clean up. Our food was soaked but luckily most ppl had finished eating. Spend your money on better food and service somewhere else.
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Ahmed S.

Worst place in town. Very rude and racist staff. I observed an employee here calling a customer the N word and treating them in a condescending way. The customer left and was very upset and the management did nothing about it. On too of that they serve horrible food and you can find livelier help in a graveyard, which is will likely smell better too ! Avoid at all costs
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Doreen M.

Super basic atmosphere. Music was enjoyable. Had chili with corn cakes. I thought corn cakes wold not be pancakes but something to pick up with my fingers. It was an OK place, but there is so much to explore in Nashville.
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Nancy M.

Mediocre at best. Go there for drinks. I had pulled chicken sandwich & fries. The pulled chicken was barely warm. Th bun seemed like the kind you buy in bulk at SAMs or Costco. The sauce tastes like anything I can get at the store.
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Doug T.

Worst service in town!!!! Manager and wait staff are the most inconsiderate people I have ever come across. DO NOT GO HERE
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Ron H.

In the shadow of the Bridgestone Arena, we went to Rippy's a couple of times during our Nashville vacation. The atmosphere was what I was looking for in my ideal "Nashville experience". Our first time to Broadway, we stopped at Rippy's for lunch because the music drew us in from the street. We sat in the upstairs outside. There were 3 guitar player/singers on stage and they were really good musicians taking requests, playing country covers and interacting well with the crowd. I had the pulled pork sandwich with a beer, which was very good. I would say it was above average. I did think that the service was a bit snotty. Almost as if we weren't welcome. I later found out that this sort of behavior is normal at Rippy's. We did go back at night, just for drinks and music. This time we sat downstairs in the back and stayed for an hour enjoying the band before moving on for our bar hopping adventure. Great atmosphere, great entertainment....would be better with less attitude.
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Doug W.

Overpriced barbecue, the only reason I walked in the place was Jack's is closed on Sunday. The pulled pork had no flavor. And they offer no combinations. And did I say overpriced? On a side note, the place was empty, server (Victoria C #448) made us move to one of their tiny two place tables. Guess what, still empty when I left. And one last thing barbecue sauce, only two, one too sweet and one too spicy.
(1)
Fabiola G.

It goes without saying the music was great. Slower tempo than the other bands down the strip. We ordered the ribs and came out great. Save your cash and avoid the mix drinks. Water down for my taste.
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Linnea T.

This is neat little music/restaurant venue, right on the main Broadway drag in downtown Nashville. The place has two levels (the upstairs being open-air, and the downstairs being indoors but well-lit by the numerous windows) and live music constantly performing on both levels. We sat upstairs and nearly sweated our butts off in the humidity (no fans were running), but the musical entertainment was good enough to distract us from the ever-growing pool of sweat running off of our bodies and onto our chairs. The iced tea was brewed fresh and the pulled pork sandwich was tasty; nothing special, but the BBQ sauces on the table let you customize the sandwich to your preferred flavor. Our server was also very good about checking in with everyone and getting stuff to tables quickly, even though they were busy. This place is a dive and a little sticky from numerous nights of partying tourists, but I would recommend it on the basis of a no-frills meal with great live music!
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Drew C.

Three levels, multiple rooms most with love bands. Definitely a cool summer place to hang. Food was pretty good 4/5. Gratuity was added on 6 people, not reflected on the check, strange... Service poor. Pretty standard any city main drag restaurant, hit or miss
(3)
Jessica B.

Sat here for about ten minutes after the George Jones tribute concert, no server, no staff at all seemed present, so we left. What a waste.
(1)
J S.

Went in while band was setting up. Bought beer from bartender, who was pretty high on herself. Found a small table and waiter with curly hair and pony tail asked us to make order. We told him we just bought from bar. He asked us if we were ordering food. We told him we weren't sure. He rudely told us the table was his to serve people making orders. We left.
(2)
Amy L.

We stopped in during a weekend trip to Nashville and loved this place. The service was great and food was delicious.
(4)
Joey A.

I work for a country singer from California named Eileen Carey, she was one of the acts on the many stages at Rippy's the night they sent everyone to the garage during the Tornado warning sirens and hard rain that hit Nashville. We were there in the middle of the Country Radio Seminar taking place all week at the old convention center. I know a tornado is no joke, but what a great bunch of people were at Rippy's that night, cause everyone stayed in good humor and concern for each other! I think the ambience and warmth of a place makes my food taste better. We were in Nashville for 5 days and ate at Rippy's 4 times! Yeah, we appreciated the opportunity to play the place, but we liked the food. Simple as that. And that house band that played our side-room after everyone returned that stormy night was damn good! I know the food is the thing therel, and John and Eileen both availed themselves of the menu specialties, my troubled stomach found three Jr. Cheeseburgers and the fries, all I really ate on my visit to Music City! Should have brought one on the plane back to Los Angeles. Thanks Jim! joey alkes
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Craig B.

Slow service but the ribs are awesome! the music and atmosphere are what you would picture Nashville to be. Combine the two BBQ sauces for perfection.
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K P.

Great food. I suggest the ribs. (You will not be disappointed) service was l was amazing. A+
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Lady W.

My husband and sister and I came here on Monday based on the big crowd upstairs. The waitress was kind but inexperienced. The food selections seemed okay. My husband ordered the pork loin melt and my sister and I had pulled pork on corn cakes. My husband and I shared some fried pickles and I had a few of his onion rings. The food was average, not horrible, but underwhelming. I only ate about a third of my meal and took the rest to go--but never ate the leftovers because.... Within two hours my husband and I were both violently sick with food poisoning. We were up all night with cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. This is the worst food poisoning I've ever had. I called the restaurant and asked to speak to the manager but when the girl asked why, and I told her it was regarding food poisoning she told me the manager was in a meeting. At 12? In the middle of the lunch hour? Not likely. They obviously don't care if the poison their customers.
(1)
Sarah S.

Four stars for the second floor, open air space. I'm glad that the bottom level was all full, because it was definitely better to be upstairs with the freeze, over looking Broadway street, and there is still live music. I can't comment on the food because all I got was a corndog and fries, but it seems like pretty typical stuff.
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Kim A.

We ended up here because the live music was great and there wasn't a wait for a table. Our waiter was friendly and took our order fairly quickly but then drinks took awhile- we had to ask for water 3 times. I ordered chips and queso/salsa for an app- never came. Food came out in pieces and the pulled pork and fries were cold- still no chips/salsa. We complained to the waiter who said sorry nothing I can do. We found a manager who said he'd only charge us half. Finally, after all the other food was out- here came the chips and salsa. Music was good- that's it.
(1)
Jordy S.

The food here is really good. Three of us shared the appetizer platter and fried pickles and we were all happy. It seems like they have musical acts lined up all day, one after the other. It's pretty loud, so don't expect to talk too much. Our waiter was super friendly and fast, despite it seeming pretty busy. My one main complaint will be the seating. There is no hostess to seat people so we ended up aimlessly walking around in circles until we finally sat with two random people in hopes they'd leave soon. For such a busy area they really need to seat people at least for certain areas.
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Mudbank U.

Good ribs - especially for being on Broadway where . Had a really good band with a surprising mix of people and ages. I was there at 9pm on a thursday night and the drunks were out, but hey its a honky tonk right?
(3)
Alyssa A.

Your security wouldn't allow us to get our ID back even after a cop came back. The man who took the ID disappeared and we could not meet a manager. Very unprofessional and illegal. Ruined our weekend because our friend couldn't go out.
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Kimberly M.

Mr. Rippy and Mr. Goldberg, you own many lucrative establishments in Nashville. You have the money. Fix your female bathroom. It's been broken for months.
(2)
Angel P.

Good for a quick bite. I split a pulled pork sandwich and onion rings with a friend. They were good and just enough food before the evening festivities. My friends got ribs. They were dry but again way better than I expected for bar food. And there were a lot of ribs to share!
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john l.

This has decent music. I didn't try the food.
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Amy S.

Okay, this place is HUGE. It's the first place we went to when I visited Nashville, and oh man, it was FUN! There's THREE different bands playing at once, and everyone is just truly enjoying themselves. It's so loud so you have to shout, but it's fun. Lots of drinking and dancing and singing going on. My friend and I were starving so we got the pulled pork. YUM! I'm glad I got to try some good bbq while I was in Nashville. If there is better bbq I"ll be sure to keep it in mind for next time.
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Nick O.

This place is pricier than others on the strip but you go here for the eye candy. Upstairs has open balconies that look down the strip so it has a very outdoor feel. It's slammed on weekends, I had lunch here, BBQ and it was OK but nothing at all special. The staff seem to be hit and miss, they're not big on serving overseas guests as they don't tip the 20% that Americans usually do, I know as I'm british and she had an attitude when she heard my accent but I showed here my Cali driving license and she warmed up. If you come to Nashville you have to stop in and make for the upper levels for a few drinks, you won't be disappointed on the view and the hang. There's better food around if you want it. The bands as all on the strip is also hit and miss, you get who's out on the night but then walk around and see who's on. Lots of kids, cougars and trendy dudes you'll have fun here. It is what it is, but it's 3 stars at best.
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Jason F.

My girlfriend and I were only in Nashville for a couple of hours, with it being a lunch stop on our cross country road we couldn't stay too long. Being from Massachusetts we don't have many good BBQ places to choose from. After getting to Nashville we decided to check Rippys out. From the outside it looked and sounded like they had a nice vibrant yet relaxing atmosphere. As we walked in we were greeted very nicely and were told we could sit wherever we liked. Immediately after we sat down the waitress came to our table to take our drink order. Following that we order food. My girlfriend order the pulled chicken sandwich and I ordered the pulled pork platter. The chick was perfectly smoky and tender and the pork was also perfectly smoky. Rippys does not add too much BBQ sauce to the dishes, instead they give you two options of sauce in the table, spicy and mild, both are absolutely amazing!!!!!!! Even if you decided not to eat here the atmosphere was amazing, where else can you go at any time of the day and be serenaded by music. Being a country music fan this was the best choice we could have made for a lunch stop on the trip. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!
(5)
Nicole M.

Super fast, excellent service. Delicious pulled pork. A great spot in Nashville
(5)
Erin G.

Burger was excellent and the bbq sauce is to die for! The drinks are great and the service was amazing. Great place for lunch!
(4)
BjÃ¸rn L.

Food came in 5 minutes. Very dry ribs, not good at all. Even messeg up the fries and onion rings. Waitress did not really care and was just stressed. Stay away.
(1)
Sarah M.

They didn't know which food was ours. How hard is that? We're not going anywhere but they still couldn't get it right.
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R L.

As I type this I am actually across the street at Baileys enjoying great service and food. I had to walk out of rippy's because the service sucked so bad. We waited at a table 15 minutes before it was cleared from the last guest and when it final was, they didn't wiped it down. Just left all the scraps from the last group. So the waiter returned 10 minutes later to take our drink order. 10 more minutes to get said drink (1 beer 1 water). 10 minutes later to finally ask if we wanted to order. We told him no paid for the over priced beer and walked out.
(1)
Sapphi W.

Guess I shouldn't have expected much of a place in the middle of tourist country. Picked this place because the second floor open-air seats looked pretty sweet and there was a live band. When we got up there it was full so we had to sit in the dark inside portion of second floor. We couldn't hear the live show at all as it was drowned out by the bar ruckus. The food was pretty terrible, potato salad taste like it came out of a grocery store and portions were tiny. The only saving grace was the beer which was decent.
(2)
Josh B.

Mediocre BBQ but atmosphere was really great. Loved upstairs and really great cover band. Exactly what you would expect from a place named Rippy's on Broadway.
(3)
Harold C.

My friend plays this cruel trick on us by ordering us a round of Bud Light Limes. We were served quickly (these chicks open bottles lightning fast) and they were ice cold. So... I guess... I can't really complain... ?
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Ariel Z.

Not sure if this is the best BBQ in town, but a very popular place nonetheless. We were there during the weekend of a football game (tons of blue KU fans that night!). One of the spiked lemonade drinks (I forget which one) was awesome. Got the pulled pork, which was rather dry and lacked enough flavor/sauce.
(2)
Janet W.

Out on the town we stopped in because we heard the rooftop band. We decided to eat dinner, I got the pulled pork sandwich with Onion Rings it was good but could of been a little heartier, but being downtown on Broadway everything is smaller. The husband got the pulled chicken sandwich with baked beans and he absolutely loved it. But then again could of been heartier. But overall service and food was good and the band was just average compared to come we had seen earlier.
(4)
Grover C.

Rippy's has potential to be a great bar. It's not. $4.75 for domestics make it one of the most expensive on the strip. The cost of food is nowhere near reasonable. For 10 bucks I got wings. The wings had no meat and them and were mostly batter. When I say no meant on them, I mean I saw mostly bone on the drumsticks. When I asked the server about it, she took care of it right? NO. Instead, she went ahead an added gratuity to our table of 5! Food is bad. Won't be back. Sorry to say as a Nashville native.
(2)
Kirsten P.

The food was great and perfect to start a night out drinking. But the service was fine until we got the check. Then the server made a big deal that they "never split the checks" and had "done us a favor" by doing so. They never mentioned that our "large party" of 8 was going to have added gratuity and the checks shouldn't be split. There were mistakes on all of the checks and no had the right total to pay. Probably won't come with more than 2-3 people again.
(2)
Mike B.

Came in for lunch and stuck around for a good while. The food is pretty good and staff is fun. We hit over 15 bars over the weekend and best bartender hands down in downtown Nashville is Annalise W. Personality thru the roof and so much fun not to mention easy on the eyes. We will return!
(5)
Jenna L.

For live music and a good time I give this place 5 stars. I did not eat here and the food looked like you should expect at a pub serving BBQ. This place is all about the constant live music and entertainment and great staff. The staff hustles around in the hot sun as you kick your feet up and listen from a roof top deck to some amazing performers play Kid Rock-Miranda Lambert, I am not a country lover, but I loved me some Rippy's- the place to go in dt Nash!
(5)
Brandy W.

Music: nothing to write home about. But we were there on a Tuesday night... so... that doesn't seem to be the happening time anyway. Despite Legends across the street being jam-packed. The guys didn't appear to know much music people were requesting and just played what they wanted anyway. Food: I can't speak too well because I don't eat meat, but my grilled cheese was the standard, crappy, plastic-peelie cheese and my french fries were out of a bag. Sonic is better. The guys did have BBQ pulled pork or whatever and said it was fine, but not amazing. The two BBQ sauces were just okay as well. Bottled $1 sauce is equivalent, IMO. Service was good and people were overall nice. No smoking inside and that was a nice touch, especially since my son was with us.
(3)
Chad W.

First Time in Nashville and am not a huge country fan. Was there for a conference and ended up staying there till closing every night. Was one of the funnest times I've ever had. Great entertainment and drinks were reasonable .
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A C.

Meandered in here last Saturday around 3 pm-ish as the more popular bbq joint across the street had a line out the door and down the street. (That one served smoked beef brisket, this place didn't.) Rippys is self-seating so I found an open stool at a long shared island bar. The bartender, "Tee" (a petite, super cutie-patootie) came out promptly and got my drink order going. Since there was no beef brisket available, I went with a pulled chicken sandwich and potato salad. It came out warm but with no sauce of any kind as you are supposed to add it from the bottles at your table. After liberally dousing it in Mild, it was fine. Tee was slammed and took a few tries to get me my check at the end of the meal, but I didn't hold it against her as the place was busy. As far as bbq goes, it was pretty average so I can understand why this place didn't have a line out the door. I think 3 stars just about nails it.
(3)
Amanda K.

Didn't eat food, so my stars are for the music and atmosphere! Stopped in Rippy's while exploring Nashville and was impressed by the live music. There were 3 stages to chose from; the one we watched was the downstairs main stage. The music group consisted of a younger guy and gal and an older drummer. The girl was un-frickin-believable at the fiddle. I had never heard a fiddle live but can't wait until I hear another one...simply amazing! Also, decent prices on beer and there is no cover charge or anything, which is always a plus!
(5)
Laura S.

Fun atmosphere. Live music on a Friday afternoon doing mostly covers. Nice to sit on the open air second floor and enjoy a beer and love music. Service slow- hard to get refill on beer. Didn't have any food but looked like mediocre bar food. A fun first afternoon in Nashville!
(4)
Sal P.

So after trying about 7 bars we stumbled on to Rippy's. This was the best bar in the downtown area. The staff was friendly and the drinks were poured generously. We ordered a sausage and cheese platter to start and then the drinking began. The platter was generous and delicious. We went here 3 of our 6 nights in Nashville. They had a band that was incredible. Jacqueline is the only person we know by name so just ask if she's performing. If she is, whoever she's with is great. You can request songs for a buck! Cheaper than a juke box. They have an upstairs area as well. It gets packed upstairs so get there early. We spent about 16 hours over 3 nights here and will gladly do it again on our next trip. The bouncers are low key and friendly, the servers are fast and efficient. All in all the best bar in Nashville from our experience.
(5)
Michael B.

Went there after it being recommended by several out of town visitors. It was great, split the sampler platter with a buddy I was down with. It's multi-storied much like the rest of the town. Service: Melody our server was great, attentive and friendly to my very annoying group. Food: OHHHH HELL YEAH! All of it, delicious. Sampler came with some rib, onion rings, kielbasa thingies, and a bunch of other stuff. It was all delicious. I'll be going back if I'm ever in town again. Restrooms were nice and clean too, which is rare for a bar on a strip. Enjoy!
(5)
Randy P.

Was told to sit wherever, which is fine by me, but then had no one come serve us for 15 minutes. Disappointed, went to talk with someone at the front counter, and was rudely told the issue "was not our problem" by staffing.
(1)
Nicole A.

My boyfriend stopped in Nashville on a Sunday so naturally at 7-8, most places were closed. We settled on this place because we wanted to try some "southern" bbq since we're from Michigan. Honestly? It sucked. The waitress had a section of over 10 tables, so our service lacked. Not her fault at all, as I've worked food industry and 10 tables is at least double what someone who cares about service should make their servers do. My rum and coke was watered down. Our pulled pork sandwiches were so dry that I nearly choked on the first bite. They had one standard barbecue sauce that we had to drench our food in. This is the kind of place that tourists need to avoid. The only reason they had a full house was because they were open, and they had a nice upstairs patio to suck people in like we were.
(2)
Rena C.

The chicken fingers and fries were good. The music was very enjoyable and the second floor is lots of fun. Great ambiance.
(4)
Sam L.

The food at Rippy's was pretty good; I had the pulled pork plate and got to try to onion rings, wings, ribs, and pulled pork sandwich thanks to the other members of my party. They were all tasty, and the food was brought out really fast, which was a nice touch. The band was nice, but a little loud. Also, the women's bathroom was TINY. Only 1 of the two stalls was working, which made for an uncomfortable wait while 4+ women are cramped in the tiny entrance.
(3)
Michele K.

We were there over 4th of July weekend and it was crazy busy! Not sure if this is typical or not. There was no reserved seating so you have to walk around and hope for the best. We managed to find a small high top table and then located two bar stools in a different area. There were two live bands playing. We really enjoyed the band in our area. I am not even much of a country fan but both the male and female lead singers did a great job. The BBQ was decent. I had the pulled pork and my husband had ribs. I think both would have been better with some different sauce options. The sides were quite good. I had potato salad and beans and my husband had fries and cole slaw. We shared an order of the corn cakes and they were very good! Overall, solid bbq but not anywhere near the best we've ever had.
(3)
Michael S.

Food is great and large selection to choose from. You dont expect for a bar to have amazing bbq but theirs is exceptional. Go with pulled chicked plate if you are trying to be healthy - especially if you are tired of grilled chicken sandwhiches. Ribs, Fried Pickles, and burgers are solid. Best dessert on Broadway - if you are drinking- the Bushwacker (alcoholic milshake) if not the Broadway Brownie Sunday Supreme. Good live bands and enough room for large groups.
(5)
Jason H.

Apparently if someone is stealing your beer and you confront the thief, the bouncers will throw you out if the thieves tell their side of the story first. While at the upstairs bar on Saturday a few members of a bachelorette party decided to start staling beers out of our beer buckets. When finally catching one in the act, and confronted by a flippant attitude about the crime, harsh words were exchanged as I don't think thieves deserve any respect. The thieves went and told a bouncer about someone using abusive language, without mentioning it was because they were thieves, one bouncers tells me I have to go. Another bouncer was close by and listened to the part about the thievery and told me I could stay. The bouncer that would not listen to my side of the story and kept harassing our entire group until I wouldn't take it anymore then he threw me out for disrespecting him. If you want to go to an establishment that defends the thieves from the victims this is your place.
(1)
Matt C.

This review is for the balcony bar upstairs... Scowling bartender who threw the bar/drink menu at me when I asked what she had on tap... My friend who wasn't even drinking, observed some of her other behaviors commented that she was being a total b*tch... Its too bad, seems like a good location you can see all the buildings of downtown Nashville, and the people outside on Broadway etc... After reviewing the drink menu and our angry bartender lackadaisically got back to us... with 10 other bars on the same block (and better service) we decided to go elsewhere... Bad service = bad yelp review
(2)
Chris K.

The service was not very good. But the food was pretty decent BBQ. The pulled pork sandwich was very good. The fries were plain (they needed seasoning). The beans and the potato salad were both very good. Friend had the BBQ sampler for an appetizer and it was very good. The hot links were great.
(3)
Ryan D.

Since it was choose your own table, we took a seat at a small table, and then waited 10 minutes for the waitress that never came to our table. We eventually went to the bar to ask who was supposed to wait on us and the bartender coldly told us that we had a waitress and said nothing else. Waited a bit longer and still no service. We finally wrangled in a different waiter who was nice enough to take our order even though we weren't his table, but our actual waitress never came to us. The food was fast but it wasn't that great, and we noticed several other tables leave because they weren't being waited on either. The main reason for the 1 star is for the service. Food was about a 2 for the pulled pork, fries, and coleslaw. Atmosphere was about a 3 in the indoor bar area with live music.
(1)
Patrick D.

Food is pretty solid and the music is usually pretty solid, too. Their fries are great! One of the better food to music ratios on Broadway, in my opinion.
(4)
Wendy B.

Only so-so. No sauce was served on the meat and they only had two sauces to choose from. I mixed the two and it made a pretty good combination. The pulled pork was good, but my friend said the pulled chicken was dry. The bean were pretty good. They had a little spicy kick which I liked, but too much sauce in my mind. The coleslaw was lacking. No flavor and dry. This place is on the main tourist strip so I supposed they aren't visited for their amazing BBQ.
(3)
Irene D.

It was Tues. & they just opened so it was pretty quiet. Waitress was very bland, no personality which is unusual for Nashville. We were vacationing & we had experienced friendly service everywhere. Food was very good. BBQ ribs, potato salad & fries. Bottom line: 2 Stars for Service, 3 Stars for Food.
(2)
Chris S.

Ribs melt in your mouth, don't even need to add sauce, music was great, service was good and would come back
(4)
William L.

Let me say from the start that we ate here before a concert at the Bridgestone Arena, so the restaurant was obviously stressed by the resulting crowd. My wife and I waited 30 minutes for a table, reasonable given the concert, but I had to wait at least 15 minutes to get a stool for our tall table, and stood until it came. The menu was typical for a BBQ location, a little on the short side though. The BBQ ribs were very good, but the sides were just average (cole slaw, fries, beans). Next time we attend a concert downtown, we'll definitely get there earlier, and we'll probably try another restaurant. Conclusion: OK, but not memorable.
(2)
Dustin W.

See Gina! She's great and sexy too!
(5)
Andrea E.

Good pulled pork, not great. Really good sweet tea. Service was interesting. Our waiter was quick but we had to flag him down to get our order taken. But once we did our food came out to the table within 5 min. The music (not live) was TOO loud. I would have liked for them to turn it off so we could have soaked up the sounds coming from the street. Loved eating upstairs and overlooking Broadway!
(3)
Katie W.

You kin' skip it. We marched on into Rippy's after walking up and down the Nashville Strip and this place had room - always a bad sign. always. But hunger won the battle, as always and sit we did. Notice the full bar. Ok, can't be all bad! Pulled pork and pulled chicken, nice. Pulled chicken salad for me, with the corn cakes. You GOT to have corn-cakes with EVERY meal in the South. You just DO. Uh-no NO, no protest. Now, to me, pulled pork and pulled chicken are slathered in a thick bbq-ish sauce that is tangy and hot (like me) and juicy. Not at all the case here, which was a shame. Dry ass chicken on my humiliated iceberg lettuce. Sigh. At least it was a good vehicle for some spicy hot sauce that I used most liberally. The corn cakes were...pancakes. Odd, for a lunch side - but these were the saving grace of the meal; crispy edges, sweet corn flavor, however slightly rubbery, but also good for the saucin.' Meal done, I felt it time for a coffee, make it Irish and the waitress timidly brought it to me, stating "it's nothing fancy" - to which I replied, that's fine with me, I'm not a fancy kinda Girl! (I was wearing a flannel and leggings under my skirt, people). But this was seriously just coffee and bailey's. Not my cuppa...coffee. Where's the whiskey Lady?! When I find myself up in tha Dirty South, I am not steppin' inta Rippy's. Look in the mirror. You are Good enough. Smart Enough and doggonit, you WON'T settle for bad Southern. You're better than that.
(2)
Alex G.

Here's the bottom line: get the ribs. The ribs are five stars, pure and simple. Fried mushrooms, mediocre. Chili, meh. Other dishes, just ok. (Catfish was well prepared and tasty for non-meat lovers). But no towels in the bathroom? Weak. Top notch ribs; tighter management could make this a really great joint.
(3)
alana v.

Good bbq ribs! I love the outdoor seating!!!!!!
(4)
Galen C.

Exceeded our expectations. Food was surprisingly good, especially the baked beans and pork loin melt. No, it's not Memphis-quality BBQ, but then again, this is Nashville and not Memphis. The upstairs bar area is great for relaxing in the breeze, and part of it is open-air, with a big bar and stage. There are also some stages downstairs, and they'll often have three different musical acts going at once. Decently sized beer selection. If you're walking down Broadway and want a place to relax and enjoy the ambience, you could do far worse.
(4)
Rich B.

Band was really good. Food was decent at best. I'm from the northeast and I've had better ribs up there. Chilis has better ribs. Unless your having a beer and going to watch live music, skip this place. Go across the street to Jacks..
(3)
edelweiss s.

As tourists we felt welcome here. My first choice for their 12 bone pork Ribs, fried Catfish strips with fries, and a Bud Light. Bridal shower singing and dancing to Song of the South makes it irrelevant if the stage singers are good. 'Next time', I wear my denim shorts and tonylama to blend! An honest honky tonk bar.
(4)
Sally-Ash S.

Food was well priced at just over $10, and my soft drink was free. The pulled chicken was tasty but a bit dry and the live music is really loud. So they were going to be sitting on 3 stars, but the service was outstanding, so I've given an extra one for that. Very friendly, good knowledge of the menu and happy to make alterations to suit what you're looking for.
(4)
Justin R.

I'm strictly writing this review based on my experience at the bar upstairs. I am not a huge fan of hanging around at the downtown bars. Most of them are too overcrowded and charge too much for a watered down drink. But, after spending all day at the Music City Brewers Festival with our out-of-town guests, we didn't want to end our night at 10PM. The place was packed downstairs, so we decided to head upstairs. It didn't take that long to order a drink, but my drink was not that great. My biggest complaint about this place was the 10 year-old kid wandering around the bar at 11PM. Really, how did she get in here? I understand that they serve food, but I think after 10PM kids should not be allowed. Parent of the year award goes to this little girls parents.
(2)
Mo C.

Absolutely DELISH! I had the pulled pork sandwich and onion rings and it just doesn't get any better! We dined upstairs for dinner and it was a group of 3 guys playing guitars on 5/13/13. I wish I would've caught their names because they really did a great job! The service was super fast and friendly! If you are in Nashville don't miss Rippy's!!!!
(5)
Julie M.

When in Nashville... eat lots of BBQ! It just isn't the same when you had back up North! Rippy's is great. It was the only place I went during my stay in Nashville that played music that wasn't country - a very welcome change of pace! You can sit outside upstairs and look out onto the main strip. The pulled pork is great and side dishes are equally delicious!
(4)
Rob Y.

We just got an order of wings while watching a little college hoops.. a swing band was playing that was quite good. The wings were enough for a table of three, just as a little appetizer. Good service.
(4)
Emily P.

The first place I encountered in Nashville besides my hotel ... What a WELCOME! I absolutely loved this place. LOUD and LIVE country music was being played upstairs and the food was to DIE for! Everyone at my table got some kind of BBQ and we were all satisfied! I got the pulled pork and there was nothing bad about it. It was juicy and flavorful (you could taste the hiclory as my fiance put it), as well as a good portion. There was plenty of food on that plate and the sides were delish! Beans and cole slaw .. OH and the deep fried pickles .. what a treat .. never had it in my life .. but glad I tried it .. YUMMMMMMMY! Come here for good music great food and great service!
(5)
Gary T.

We decided to stop by here for some BBQ when we were in town recently (since Jack's is closed on Sunday's) and while this place was not god-awful, we were a little disappointed. For starters, the service here is god-awful slow,LOL. I thought that I would be on Social Security by the time they waited on us and I remembered that when it came time to calculate my tip. I think it's important to say that the staff weren't mean or anything like that, just slow. The ribs were tender and had a decent rub on them although I can't recall anything distinctive about these ribs and for me that is one of the measuring sticks that I use: if I can't remember anything special about the ribs, they probably aren't worth going back to, Jack's across the street is much better in my opinion.
(2)
Mae M.

Had some BBQ at this place. It was pretty good. I shared the sampler platter with friends, I had their bbq chicken and a piece of pecan pie. The ribs were a little dry, but the flavor of the bbq sauce over the meat was delicious. The chicken was in between tender and dry. I enjoyed it, but I've had better. Their pecan pie was yummy! It wasn't too sweet and it was cooked to perfection. Overall the food was tasty. We wanted to get some corn cakes. The waitress convinced us that it would be enough to feed the 5 of us. She described it as being this massive corn cake and that it was really good. When we got it, it was the size of my palm, enough only to feed one person or two people if they just wanted a taste. Lol! I thought that was weird. If I ever go back to Nashville, I will probably swing by this place for some pecan pie.
(3)
Kaitlin D.

We had a huge group and had the upstairs reserved. The food was delicious, the staff was super friendly, and the view was fantastic! I really liked the sweet barbecue sauce, but the spicy didn't seem right to me. Maybe it wasn't the spice that I was expecting. I don't know. Either way, I really enjoyed myself, my company, and my meal!
(4)
Opal D.

Friendly service, tasty BBQ, big TVs for watching football. They were setting up for some live music but I left before it started. Right on the strip so it's very convenient!
(4)
Ryan B.

Try their BBQ sandwich on Rippys homemade cornbread, DELICIOUS! Love the roof top deck. Live music..Gets crowded quickly on weekends. Very reasonable prices, quick service, nice staff. All ages/crowds come here. If you're in town, stop here.
(4)
Michael D.

Good food in an open air atmosphere. Perfect for the hot summer nights in Nashville. Right next to the arena. Bands on both floors. Worth a visit when coming to Nashville. I had the pulled pork sandwich and it was "melt in your mouth" good.
(4)
Bill W.

Stopped for a quick dinner. Fast but not great. Pork loin sandwich was ridiculously small. At least service was fast. I can't recommend this place.
(2)
Emily B.

On my weekend trip to Nashville we found ourselves at Rippy's twice--once for lunch and the other time for late night drinks and dancing. It's a pretty big bar and restaurant right on the corner of 5th and Broadway, but there are definitely better options on the block. If you can stomach the line, Jack's is the place to be for BBQ. And while Rippy's has a nice patio and live music at night, the bands are a little better at some of the other bars. However, it was nice to be on the roof somewhere not as crowded as a few of the other places we went to.
(3)
Ted C.

It was a slow night and I wanted to eat more barbecue before I left Nashville. The place seemed okay, a large place with a large bar showing the Texas/Alabama game and live music playing, not a bad sign. The place was pretty pretty empty but it was cold so I figured the weather kept people from coming in. The two guys playing were pretty good, they played a mix of classic country that made me rethink my opinion of country music. They did a pretty good job with putting up with the drunks that were alternatively interrupting them during their playing and coming up to them with drunken requests and other things that they wouldn't care to repeat. That's where the two stars come in. The pulled pork was okay, just a mish mash of pork that didn't have much flavor on its own. I've had better from a bunch of other places that don't live in the land of barbecue and their sauce was kind of bland. Our waitress was pretty slow. She came to drop off the menus and then we waited for her to take our order. She dropped off our food and beer and we waited for to come by when she forgot to bring my friend's salad dressing. We finished and then waited for her to bring the check and then we waited for her to bring run the card and bring the check. I think you get the picture, go somewhere else and be more impressed elsewhere.
(2)
Danny H.

Place was packed for a weekend March madness games. Waitress was nice, but seem exhausted and not too happy. Saw her running back and forth from serving drinks from table to table as if she was running in a race. Made the atmosphere for my friends and I create the feeling of being somewhat dazed. Anyways to the food, it was good. Ordered the half slab of ribs, with the sides of baked beans and fries for $14.25. The fries were good, it tasted like how fries should taste. Ribs were really tender and delicious. But the most surprise of all was the baked beans...it was awesome! Baked beans were sweet and tasted really good like it was on drugs or something. This place has like 3 bars (1 upstairs & 2 downstairs) with a live band playing too. Service wasn't great, I took us awhile to get our order taken first. Not sure if it was due to the large crowd, but our waitress seemed somewhat disorganized running back and forth all over the place. However, they did their job. Not a bad place to try out.
(3)
Courtney D.

Love this place! I was visiting Nashville for the weekend, and was told if i want some good bbq to go to Rippy's. So, i did. I was not disappointed. I ordered the half slab, my friend ordered the pulled chicken. The Meat was soooo tender, it just slid off the bone. The johnny cakes were amazing! better than my mother in laws.. don't tell her! (lol) Don't forget to leave your mark at the restaurant and write your name on one of the tables and counters. Look for mine: "stay classy San Diego.. i mean Nashville- Courtney from Chitown" :-) Our waiter, Randy.. was SO HOT! and he also looked like a (much hotter) version of Jim from the Office. lololol!! I will be back!
(5)
Jeremy A.

Went here before an event at the Sommet Center. Food came out reasonably quick and I was happy with my pork loin melt on texas toast. It didn't have too much pork but the cheese was melted real good. I didn't get a chance to try the BBQ but I hope to come back and give it a shot next time i'm in town. Their BBQ sauce was almost like water so I dont know what the deal with that was. My buddy said it was carolina style sauce so maybe i'm just not used to it.
(3)
Shawn S.

Rippy's 1st floor bar doesn't stand out...the band was so-so at happy hour. The food was good - I had the half chicken which was made even better with the hot BBQ sauce, but I didn't think the pulled chicken was anything to write home about....the prices were at or below average of other restaurants on Broadway. It does have a great location next to Bridgestone, and I was quite surprised that we could get a table at 6PM on a Saturday concert night. But maybe that's because there are better options for a pre concert concert.
(3)
Jay G.

Great place to eat and drink before sporting events. It's a little loud, true sports bar, but the people are great.
(4)
Erik Y.

Our favorite spot in Nashville for live music and drinks. Have never eaten here, but always stop in for a couple hours to listen to music!
(4)
Lynda G.

Food was pub fare, and as to be expected it was okay. The upstairs has an awesome atmosphere and there was a live concert going on so it was basically like being outside being able to listen to it. You felt like you were outside with all the openness of the bar. The bartenders were all very nice and friendly and talked with us. Everyone at the bar sitting near us were all out of town too and they were friendly as well. Kind of expensive, as to be expected since it was on Broadway. Overall, great experience and friendly, quick service.
(4)
Eric W.

I was in town again and brought a group of 4 here. Not bad. Yazoo beers available, and a small selection on tap. Had the ribs and fries with cole slaw. All decent. 2 of our party didn' t think the ribs were that good. Not bad, just ok good. You could do a lot worse for barbecue.
(3)
Bridgitte C.

The bbq was great...the prices were a little higher than expected for a place that uses plastic silverware. Overall it was a nice experience being able to sit on the rooftop and look out at the city while enjoying live entertainment and food.
(4)
Jana H.

The best ribs around. My squeester and I came here to eat after partying a bit.....will come back before leaving the area.
(5)
Stephanie C.

For somewhere that you think you're getting bar food we were quite surprised. We split the BBQ sampler which was more than plenty for 2. The ribs were good but the sausage was quite special! Would eat here again!
(4)
Joseph L.

Ok, new rule at Rippy's. You must sit at your table and not go to the bar to order a beer no matter how bad the service is. You need to wait patiently at your table. Waiter chewed me out for getting drinks at the bar when he wasn't around. They even called the manager and bouncer over when I told them they had to be kidding. I am a local resident so I wasn't intimidated based on past trips to this bar. So, no issue here, I will drink at the new Acme bar at the end of the strip. Left without incident but will never go back again.
(1)
Kori E.

We came for lunch and stayed a few hours listening to the awesome band on stage! The food is nothing impressive, I wouldn't recommend it; however, the music and atmosphere are awesome! Our waiter, Brian, was amazing and took great care of us! Everyone is so nice in Nashville!!
(5)
James T.

Place was dead on the first floor late last Sunday evening, however that gave us the opportunity to learn about some of the places to catch while in town. Bartender was super knowledgable and engaging. Just what we needed at the time. Will likely give it another chance at a later time.
(4)
Wilbur C.

Absolutely the best ribs I've had here. Great smoke flavor and comedy just right. BBQ beans were great as well.
(5)
Russty N.

Good ribs. Good music depending on the band. Band members can be a little pushy for tips. Wait staff fast and efficient. Upstairs seems to be louder than downstairs. A fun atmosphere!
(3)
Sdfsdf D.

As I walked into Rippy's, the bouncer asked me if my breasts were real and actually reached out and touched them. I immediately asked to talk to the manager of Rippy's, as this is a completely inappropriate way to treat a customer. I assumed he would be immediately disciplined, as an employee who sexually harasses customers would probably be considered a legal liability by most sane humans. I calmly explained the situation to the general manager and recreated what he did to me, poking her chest in the same matter in which he touched me so that she understood the complete inappropriateness of the situation. She immediately exploded, yelling at me, calling me aggressive and attempting to deflect blame from the bouncer and on to me. I wasn't even raising my voice as I spoke to her. She made no effort whatsoever to apologize for the fact that I was sexually harassed. She did not ask the bouncer to apologize. She did not suggest that any action would be taken against the bouncer. This went beyond the realm of bad experience; I am honestly horrified that there are establishments in this world where this wouldn't result in an immediate termination of employment. My email to the owner of Rippy's outlining the situation also was not returned.
(1)
Ashley H.

BBQ was good, not amazing. There were live bands all night which was cool. Its definitely laid back. Not a must go kind of place but not regrettable.
(3)
Billy H.

This place is in business because it's on broadway & people that are visiting Nashville are downtown, looking for boots or hats or something & decide to eat here. The food isn't bad, but it's not great. You could get the same food from a fast food BBQ place like Bar-B-Cutie & it would be a lot cheaper. The meat doesn't have much flavor. The prices are Broadway high. I can tell you that all the people eating inside are tourists that do not know there's much better BBQ options around town. One of the only pluses about the place is the large, second story patio that overlooks the street below. A great place to people watch.
(2)
Kimberly W.

The pulled chicken was very dry, as was the burger. The burger had no flavor. No draught beers and they definitely charge the tourist tax.
(1)
Stephanie F.

Soooo good. I got the ribs and I loved them! The potato salad is better than most and I really liked the corn bread cakes and the barbecue sauces. Go! Eat! Enjoy!
(4)
Frank O.

This place is a typical lower Broad tourist trap with a twist. They beat their customers. I'd stay away if I were you. tennessean.com/article/2â€¦ Always full of ugly people in bermuda shorts. Food is pedestrian, but it does fit the crowd.
(1)
John G.

Rippy's is bigger than you think it is. Large, and sometimes crowded downstairs eating areas, are complemented by nice and open upstairs areas, including a nice open air patio on the corner closest to the Sommet Center. Rippy's is sure to be packed before Pred's games, and other events like concerts. While many of these people here are one and done, those who know, know that they can rely on the food and entertainment to be found here.
(4)
Julie J.

We had lunch there on a Monday and it wasn't bad. Good customer service (sat upstairs) and good live music. I got the chili and corn cakes. Chili wasn't bad but the corn cakes were nothing special. My mom said it was the best veggie burger she had ever had. BBQ sauce was yummy (try mixing the sweet and spicy) and the onion rings were delish. Overall a pretty good experience.
(4)
Robin S.

I give Rippy's stars for a) location (right across from the honky tonks downtown, as well as the Sommet Center) and b) great upstairs patio overlooking the craziness that is downtown Nashville. I'm not a fan of the food though, and the service leaves much to be desired. I went for lunch yesterday, and before I even ordered food, ordered a Diet Coke. I'm a huge fan, some might say an "addict". So, when I took my first sip i KNEW this was not Diet Coke. When I asked the uninterested waitress, she said it was Diet RC. WHA???? I mean, who knew that RC, much less DIET RC, was even still in existence? And that a restaurant serves it instead of Coke? A restaurant in the heart of the South???? Anyway. So I got a beer. I cannot drink "fake" Diet Coke. The waitress lazily took our order, and after realizing they were out of several things, I settled on the pulled pork sandwich. The bun was ultra soggy, but not because of the pork. Pork was dry as a bone. I shudder to think what made the bun soggy, but needless to say I didn't eat it. The barbecue sauce was good, but I was disappointed to see that they only had one type--most places have at least 2 different ones to choose from. I also had the baked beans--decent, spicy which was a nice kick--and fries--nothing special. Overall--if you are downtown before an event at the Sommet, or just going honky tonking, this is an OK place to eat. Especially if it's a nice day, sit on the upstairs patio. If you really want good BBQ though, just go across the street to Jack's.
(2)
Megan H.

Stopped here for some BBQ after a local recommended it. The pulled pork had a nice flavor but I was disappointed in the 1 sauce option. The atmosphere on the rooftop patio was great though, so that alone gets an extra star.
(3)
Neil W.

Terrible! Do not go there to eat. The worst experience I have had at a restaurant ever. The place smells of urine and garbage and the seating is fend for yourself, with people waiting everywhere to jump on an open table. We waited 20 minutes for a table to open up. We sat down and were ignored for another 20 minutes until someone acknowledged us, telling us they would be right with us. After another 10 minutes we grabbed a waiter and asked if he could take our order, he said he wasn't really a waiter and that we were at a table that wasn't being serviced. He then turned his back on us and took the tables order whom had just sat down. The people sitting at our table (in the middle of the upstairs dining section) before us were waited on, and there were menus on the table, yet we weren't at a serviceable table, what a bunch of BS. We immediately left as I felt disrespected and my fiancÃ© ended up crying about the encounter at the next place we went. They ruined our one night in Nashville, and I will most certainly never return there. Worst. Place. Ever.
(1)
Amy S.

This is the WORST BBQ I've ever had. It looked like it was pre-chewed; it tasted as if it was pre-chewed. Their sauces were practically flavorless, AND we paid $3.75 for PBRs. The POINT of PBR is that it's cheap. Also the cornbread was like pancakes. The waitress was nice and the music was good, so that's why this got a star instead of no stars.
(1)
Gabrielle M.

I have more of a question than a review....what is the price range like for Rippy's? I can't seem to find a menu online, let alone a menu with prices.
(3)
Mary S.

Rippy's has an awesome new lunch special which is super convenient if you work downtown and only have an hour for lunch. You get your choice of meat and two sides and a drink for only $10 but if you mention the ad they've been running in the Tennessean, you get 2 dollars off. It's a large plate of really tasty food!
(5)
Marc H.

The upstairs patio is a great spot to see the strip but unfortunately the band was amateurish and the pulled pork was mediocre at best. With so many choices it's not worth going here.
(1)
Will H.

The food was really good. I had the ribs, which were very tasty and tender. If you order them use the sauce on the table, it takes the ribs up another notch. The baked beans were good, and the corn cakes were killer! Our service was blah, and the band just ok, but I would still come back for the food.
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Jessica G.

Would love to be able to review the food here, but I can't since I couldn't get any. My boyfriend and I came in here one night and, after being told by one mostly disinterested staff member that our best chance of getting served was to sit upstairs, we went upstairs and sat at an empty table. We looked over the menus, chose what we wanted and waited for someone to come by.....or acknowledge our presence....or glance in our direction.....or......anything. After at least a good 20 minutes of sitting at our table and watching staff members attend to or clear nearby tables, we did not receive so much as a greeting, let alone an offer to bring us anything to eat or drink. And yes, they were busy, but if a waiter has time to bus the table next to ours, they have time to look in our direction. I am virtually certain we left our invisibility cloaks at home, so I cannot fathom why the staff opted to ignore us, but we were completely ignored. Pathetic and ridiculous lack of service. We eventually just got up and left, still completely unacknowledged. Would not recommend.
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Nathan C.

It's a bar, with food, and exactly what you'd expect. Good drinks, decent food, and a great atmosphere (especially on the second floor on such a nice day). The bartender was very friendly, and we had a good time waiting for the live music to start down the street. It might not be the best place out there for food, but I can see how it would be a fantastic bar/night spot.
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Hope D.

I only have one problem with this place. I have been here several times, love the food & the regular bands that perform here. I wish I could give it a higher rating. But, every time I watch the live music at Rippy's, I always notice an older gentlemen who doesn't treat the band members very well. Most people would never notice this because let's face it, most people would be too drunk to notice. This man forces the band members to walk around the bar with a tip jar and solicit tips from patrons. I've seen this happen all 3 times I have come here. The band members always looked really upset and shy about having to do this. You could tell they had no interest in walking around with a tip jar. This guy should have no right to require this of the bands. It's THEIR gig! He treats them like slaves and yet they are the reason that customers keep coming in and spending money. It's hard enough to make it in the music industry in Nashville without bar-owners treating you like children.
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Brittany R.

Went to Rippy's with a group of 12 on a Friday night of a long weekend. They were able to quickly accomodate us, breaking up our group slightly, but seating us next to each other but not having us wait. Plenty of TVs to watch sports which was great for us since the MLB play-offs were on. Almost all of us had the ribs, and most of us split a full rack between two people. The ribs were excellently spiced and fall of the bone. My only complaint was the spicy BBQ sauce provided on the table had a lot of Worcestershire sauce, which I remedied by adding some extra ketchup. My brother-in-law said his table had both sweet and spicy BBQ and he was very happy. Definitely get the ribs!
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Carolyn G.

This is a great tourist spot in downtown nashville. The food is good, the beer is cheap, and the live music is entertaining.
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Bella B.

Rippy's was recommended to me because it's a place to eat and catch live music at the same time. The location is great! The bar is nice and was packed when we arrived (Friday night). I loved that they had a big stage that we sat near and listened to live country music. The live music was the best part of Rippy's for me, but in downtown Nashville you really can't expect anything less. The food ... meh, sub-par food served in wax paper. If you don't like BBQ or are a vegetarian, this is not the place for you. The menu is extremely limited. They don't even have a house salad. No vegetarian option here aside from fried food ... that being said, the onion rings were some of the biggest and thickest I've ever had, but unfortunately they were overcooked. The ranch dressing that came with them was tasty. I'm very picky on good ranch dressing. My hubby had the pulled pork and said it was completely dry. He felt bad that there weren't any vegetarian-friendly options so he gave me his side of slaw. I love coleslaw and am really sad to say this is the worst we've ever tasted. It was so sour and bitter. Overall, I'd say this is a decent place with reasonable prices to get *something* into your belly before hitting the bars. I liked the ambiance enough that I'd go back, but only for drinks and live music.
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Felicia W.

Pulled pork on nachos... Fabulous. Served on a rooftop patio... Absolute heaven. The view was great (we spotted Elvis watching us from a rooftop across the street - awesome!) The only complaint I really have is that they didn't carry Equal for my iced tea and the chairs were uncomfortable. Of course, that is usually the case with bar stools, for me at least, since my feet never touch the floor. Lunch was good, but this would be a perfect spot at night for drinks and the nightly live music.
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William P.

I only came for the ribs. Half the rack was overcooked and over spiced. The other half pretty good. A nice sweet flavor but still over spiced. Other than that, kinda loud but nice patio. Great service. Good price. I'd come back.
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Dan H.

Ribs and side dishes were amazing!! Beer was cold and the music was great!!
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Lori O.

They have great pulled pork and chicken. The waiter was friendly enough but a bit distracted by the baseball game....ok so it was the World Series, but still, when ya ask me if I need anything else at least take your eyes off the tv behind me so I don't have to say " no I'm good" 3 times!! He's forgiven, I'd go there again in a heartbeat and give them 4 stars as long as we don't have to wait half an hour for the bill again. Also, I love that they have outdoor seating upstairs overlooking Broadway.
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Elizabeth E.

Let's keep this brief: Rippy's is awesome if you are looking for a great outdoor atmosphere in downtown Nashville with some live music. The recently renovated patio on the second floor is very nice and there is lots of space. When it comes to the food and the service, though, Rippy's leaves a lot to be desired. It is just okay BBQ (if you want good BBQ, walk across the street to Jack's instead) and the servers are just okay. I have had weekday and weekend lunches and dinners there and only leave thrilled when my main goal was to sit back, enjoy some domestic beers and shoot the breeze with a good view of Broadway.
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greg j.

Fun place to hang out, especially upstairs in the patio area. The secret is in the BBQ sauce in the tables. I had smoked chicken. Portion size was small and it was flavorless till I got sauce sly up and down it. Live music downstairs was very good, with a crisp clean sound
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Louise M.

I was in Nashville for a wedding, and we had arranged for the wedding shuttle bus to drop our group of 20 friends off downtown to continue our night of merrymaking. We were trying to squeeze our big group into the more crowded bars, and realized that we were not going to be able to have a good time packed into one of these places. This is about when we spotted Rippy's right accross the street, with open tables! Our group swarmed Rippy's and staked out two large tables. We had a great time there, the cover band even allowed the bride to come on stage and sing a few songs... it was adorable! None of us ate anything while there, so this review is only for the bar/nightlife. Rippy's was exactly what we needed to get a feel of Nashville nightlife, without the drawbacks of a sweaty crowded joint. Thanks Rippy's!
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J L.

In nashville for a weekend and gave this place a shot hoping for some authentic bbq. It was dissappointing. The pulled pork was dry with no smoke flavor. The bbq sauce varieties, hot and sweet, were neither - totally bland. The saving grace was the delicious onion rings and bloody mary's. Dont bother with eating here, just get a drink and some onions.
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Hula R.

THE FOOD IS GREAT, THE PLACE IS SMALL. YOU HAVE TO GET THERE EARLY, IF YOU WANT TO SIT DOWN AT ALL! This place is pretty busy and they have great food! I went here for lunch and the BBQ is so good! I had the shredded pork and they added a little spice to it which was so nice! I went back to this place later that night and it was packed with drunk Nashvillians who were there to have a rip roaring good time!!
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Peter D.

We popped in here for some late after pubbing food before heading back to the hotel. I had the pulled pork and my friend had the chicken strips. My sandwhich was flavorless and mushy, not real good. The chicken strips were obviously from a big box of frozen tenders. Overall not exactly good. At 2am I have low expectations but I did expect something a bit better than this. Service was decent though which keeps them from 1 star. PS- I hate bars that serve plastic cups. That is an instant 2 star reduction.
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Ben M.

My colleagues and I had a craving for BBQ on a Tuesday night, which was unfortunate because Jack's was closed. However, Rippy's did come to the rescue, since they were open (and rocking with live music). In addition, they had outdoor seating with a roof deck, which is definitely a plus, especially if you consider how the restaurant is situated overlooking Broadway and the Sommet Center. When we walked into Rippy's, the first thing we did was try to find the staircase leading to the roofdeck. If there was a closer, easier path to the roofdeck, we didn't find it; instead, we walked across the restaurant, crossing the stage in front of performers to reach the staircase. The menu was limited, but this is expected for a place that specializes in BBQ. I thought the portion size was decent, though the presentation of wax paper in basket does need work. At least I got wetnaps. The service left much to be desired. We were only one of two other parties sitting upstairs, and yet no one seemed entirely interested in helping us out whenever we needed refills. Splitting checks was also a little adventure, despite our best efforts to explain what we needed. The next week, we also craved BBQ, but held out until later in the week so we could go to Jack's. I guess the takeaway here is that if you want live music and drinks first, then Rippy's is a good spot. However, if you want dinner, then you're better off going someplace else.
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Katy B.

Its good for what it is...a quick cheap meal downtown. Its not the best bbq you'll have but its far from the worst. The homemade sauce is quite good and one in our group had the pork loin and said it was awesome, the other offerings are decent. Its got a good atmosphere though live music, games and its convenient if your're on broadway.
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Simeon Z.

1st time to Nashville, so wasn't sure what to expect as far as bbq goes, but I really enjoyed it. We sat on the far side upstairs, opposite from the bustling bar area where the band was playing, so the volume was not overwhelming. I had the half smoked chicken with baked beans and cole slaw. chicken was moist with incredible flavor... highly recommended! Service was great, as I found the people in Nashville to be about as friendly and eager to please as anywhere I've ever been. Thanks Rippy's! Hopefully I'll make it back to Nashville some day.
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R W.

Great ribs, great music!
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Wendy L.

I guess I liked it more than others...! Part of that might have been driven by the fact that I was STARVING and hadn't eaten a proper meal in nearly 24 hours, but I thought the food was pretty good....and the upstairs patio was awesome. I was in Nashville for a wedding, and my friend advised us to go to Rippy's for lunch. The restaurant/bar has two floors - the downstairs being the darker, entirely indoor portion; the upstairs is partially covered but mostly an open patio with tons of seating. Given the great weather that we had, it was nice to sit outdoors and enjoy the sun. (Also, for my NY friends, they could also smoke at the table.) But, wow, we ate a lot. I think we may have scared the waitress. Between the six of us, we ordered 2 orders of ribs, 2 orders of hot wings, 1 order of pulled pork, 1 order of onion rings and 1 order of chicken fingers. Oh, and 2 salads for good measure (I didn't sanction that). And we devoured it all - the ribs are more of a dry rub as opposed to the overly saucy ones you might find in other places (though there's plenty of sauce for you to add). I quite enjoyed the pulled pork. And then we topped off the meal with pecan pie and ice cream. The real clincher was the service - our waitress was working just about every table upstairs and was fast and attentive. She had refills of sweet tea, coffee, fresh beers, whatever we needed before we even asked. All this plus beers and coffee (gotta have the uppers and downers!) was $27 per person.
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Ned H.

HEADLINE: Granted, I'm not from around these parts, but this place did not appeal on many fronts. In town for business and the team wanted BBQ. Now, I have no idea why they wanted BBQ in Nashville ... it ain't known for it exactly, if at all ... this ain't Chicago or Austin ... but we decided to ask the hotel guys where they thought the best BBQ was in town. The answer coming back was Jack's and Rippy's. When we pressed further about which one was the best, we were told that word-of-mouth was better for Jack's, but they didn't have table service per se ... "You get in a line, and place your order, and go find a table" we were told. We decided we didn't want to do that so we decided to go here ... stupid us. We arrive to hear a string duo playing music waaaayyyy too loudly for the size of the environs. We asked to be seated way in the back where there appeared to be an auxiliary bar with a bunch of big screen TV's. At least it was quiet(er) and the only other patrons dining with us back there were a table of five 20-somethings with a very small baby with them ... more on that later. We order up ... two rib orders, one pulled pork and, me, I went for the sliced smoked pork loin ... everyone save one substituted their "corn cakes" for the ginormous onion rings we saw on the way in. I asked what beer they had on tap ... answer ... none ... all bottled beers only ... one star gone right here ... now, they do have a great selection of bottled beers, but I'm just a draft beer snob I guess ... One of us orders a glass of cab ... now, that's just stupid to do in a joint like this, but he goes ahead anyways ... sure enough it comes out in a 7 oz. plastic beer cup. One star should have been removed right then and there, but who orders a Cabernet at a place like this?????? ... plastic cup deserved!!! Keep the star. Our dinners show up in plastic trays with parchment paper underneath all the offerings ... decent portions of meat but the sides of cole slaw, baked beans and sauce, each in their respective small plastic containers, were exceedingly small. Consensus on the ribs by the others was 'they were OK but lacking moisture', as was the pulled pork. My smoked pork loin slices were dry as a bone and, quite honestly, flavorless. They had none of the requisite 'smoke ring' effect needed for truly exceptional smoked meat. We all noted at the end of dinner that we went through the entire squeeze bottle of BBQ sauce ... a hint right there of how moisture-less the meats were. Further, as I continued to apply sauce, the paper in the tray began to shred under the weight of the liquid ... poor concept I must say. Between the lack of flavor of the smoked pork and the gross sauce-logged paper getting intertwined with my meal ... two stars ejected. Now, I'm not from around these parts, but the sauce, which BTW should be the hallmark of any BBQ joint, was just mediocre. Certainly a vinegar base, but nothing nuanced about it at all and thin. I would have even preferred being bowled over by too much heat just to perk up my taste buds ... this simply didn't excite anything at all. Pretty mundane across all the taste buds. The best things on the plate, it turned out, were the o-rings and the 3 oz. of baked beans which had a nice kick to them thanks to what I believe were some jalapenos ... very, very good ... unfortunately, we didn't come here for baked beans and o-rings. The football games on the TV's were infinitely more entertaining than the duo playing music ... their program was highlighted by them playing "Smoke on the Water" ....... with two banjos .... ahem ..... Seeing pecan pie on the menu for dessert ... we ordered up two slices to share, and found it to be one of the WORST pecan pies ever encountered. Simply bad ... no flavor or texture at all ... maybe throwing some pecans into the pie filling next time would help, guys. Finally, to add salt to the festering wound of a dining experience this evening turned out to be, the 20-somethings next to us decided it would be 'hysterical' to start tossing a soiled baby diaper at each other around their table. They seemed to think this was simply hilarious. Now, again, I'm not from around these parts, but ... just not funny no matter how drunk you are, guys. Can't wait to see how the kid turns out years from now. Next time I want BBQ in Nashville, I'll suck it up and stand in line ....... across the street at Jack's. But, really, why seek out BBQ in Nashville in the first place???????
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Vernon D.

Really enjoyed this spot. On travel for work and stopped by here one night for drinks by myself. :) The music was AMAZING!
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Louie A.

Awesome full slab of tasty bbq ribs & delectable chicken wings, excellent live music both country & contemporary, great beer selection & friendly atmosphere- what more can anyone ask for? Thanks Rippys!
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Nikki C.

Stopped in here twice this weekend during my cousins bachelorette party. It was our last stop on our bar hop Saturday night. Good crowd and had a decent band playing. Then we stopped by for mid-afternoon drinks on Sunday. It was gorgeous out so we hit the second floor which is completely open but still has a roof which was AWESOME! The open layout allowed for a warm breeze and let us be outside without baking in the sun. The acoustic trio was really good. I have a feeling this bar gets a lot of the better gigs due to it's size. Being from the Tri-state area, we were impressed at the drink prices being much more reasonable than NYC. Also the male wait staff wear a great t-shirt. Gotta love dirty puns!
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Stefanie M.

So, I read the reviews before we went in and feared it all, but nothing could be worse than what we experienced last week at Tavern '96. My expectations were low but something happened.....the staff (Chelsea and Kirby) were really good. They were interactive, attentive and pleasant! We only got wings and friend pickle spears but both were really great! I thought nothing would be homemade yet both kind of seemed like they were, along with the sauce and dressing as well as the BBQ sauces that were available on the bar! I can assure you that we will not go anywhere else before a Preds game unless I get a desire to write another review!!!
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Alex P.

My compliments to management for hiring the hottest bartender's in town. The downstairs blonde duo and upstairs Burnett trio are untouchable on Broadway
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Ashley S.

Awesome spot for a bucket of beers and great music. Atmosphere is amazing. The grilled cheese is also incredible.
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Dyanne W.

Fun atmosphere, good band, people seemed to enjoy the food. I left after a drink. I had to ask for a drink and menu and my change after I was asked for $5 for my beer. No offer of a tab or my order. Disappointing.
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Robert N.

This was the worst customer service we've experienced in a while... You seat yourself, so we choose the only table that was empty; however, the table needed a good wipe down. when the waitress came over to take our drink/ food order we asked her is she could bring a towel back to wipe down the table... That was exactly what she did, she threw a wet rag on the table and walked away...in disbelief we started cleaning our own table. The over priced drinks arrived in small disposable plastic cups. The food was average, but the way they bring it out is somewhat disgusting, they stack one basket of food on top of the next so the bottom of the basket above your food is all over your meal. Not a good experience.
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Pat W.

Yes, I'm a tourist to Nashville, so I'm going to obviously love Broadway and all the bars there. Every time I've gone, Rippy's has been a staple location. I'm still trying to figure out if Nashville locals love or hate Broadway? Rippy's has the standard features of a Broadway Bar: live country music, a dive-y atmosphere, and free flowing booze. You'll also find some decent BBQ here. I had the pulled pork sandwich. It was good, but definitely could have used some more meat to it. The table sauce is the key here. If you're willing to brave the line, Jack's BBQ in my opinion, is king BBQ on Broadway. TN is one of the final states not to embrace the bar/restaurant smoking ban. If you're coming from a smoke free state, some of the other Broadway bars will make you miserable. But Rippy's best feature is a huge open air deck. Smoking problem solved.
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Kaiping S.

5 stars are for the ribs ONLY. the ribs are ridiculous. fell off the bone with just the slightest touch. great tasting as well. so tender. oh so tender. the wings were not very hot and did not have enough sauce on it. my friends were unimpressed with the bbq pork sandwich and other entrees here, but every one of us who had the ribs finished our whole racks and wanted more. server was attentive and had no problem doing separate checks for a large group which was very nice, especially since it was crowded. combine the service with awesome ribs and great live music and i will def be coming back next time i am in town.
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Kory V.

Fair BBQ ribs. Great onion ring. Good waiter who was cool and told us where else to go on broadway and was right on. Fast.
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H. P.

The place looks cute, but the service and band were awful. We didn't stick around long enough to try the food.
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Sean S.

I went there for lunch with my 19-year old daughter. We were seated right away, the staff was very friendly, the live music was outstanding (my daughter actually commented that the "guy sounds exactly like Keith Urban", and the beer was cold and on the cheap side. The food (I had pulled pork on the plate) was good, but not great.
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Ryan C.

Came here with family great music and delicious ribs worth your time to try
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M B.

Seeing as how most of the reviews for Rippy's are from out-of-towners like me, I'm guessing that Rippy's is mostly a place for tourists. Given its excellent location right on Broadway and near the convention center, that's not surprising. That said, just because a place serves tourists doesn't mean it's bad... and it wasn't - it was quite good. My friend and I sat next to one of the large airy open windows and people watched as we ate a huge sampler platter of ribs, wings, onion rings, pork loin and sausage. Everything was excellent (especially the ribs), except the loin was a bit dry. Corn cakes were not what I expected - basically a pancake made from cornbread batter. Very good. Service was prompt - lots of quick soft drink refills for free. Salad was just OK - mostly iceberg lettuce and a few tasteless tomatoes covered with way too much sprinkled cheese. Next time I'm in town I'll check out Jack's across the street to see what the hub-bub is about, and compare.
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Roger B.

great bbq, fun attitude total great place to eat and drink. very historic old town feel with great menu choices. would be a fun place to hang out for hours on a Sunday afternoon i had the pulled pork pizza and it was unbelievably flavorful even the next day for left overs being from southern California visiting a few years ago maybe it has changed but loved the location. great example of a cool Nashville place.
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Arestia R.

Lovely balcony, pretty good pork barbeque and delicious sweet tea. It was a great spot to enjoy an afternoon lunch. The service wasn't stellar, but it didn't really matter. Conveniently located at the top of the music strip, too!
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Andrea R.

It's your typical country bar, but considering I never go to country bars in Chicago I thought it was great! My friend had her rehearsal dinner here and it was a blast. A low key atmosphere, BBQ food that didn't do much for me (but my fiance and others seemed happy), and most importantly fabulous service (I had a drink in my hand at all times).
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Adrienne M.

When husband, friends, and I arrived at our hotel in Nashville, the hotel porter told us we just had to "Go down to Rippy's on 5th, get some pulled pork with corn cakes, some slaw, maybe some beans, drink a PBR, and have a 'come to Jesus' meeting". So that's exactly what we did. It was a great place to go for dinner; lots of tables, goood food. Live music, too, although I would choose some of the other honky tonks for nightlife. Overall, RIppy's is a great place to stop for dinner. 5 stars for pulled pork.
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Emily T.

The BBQ on my visit to Rippy's ranged from bleh to meh ~ 2.5 stars leaning ever so gently towards 3. The pulled chicken on my sandwich was adequately cooked, but so moist that the bottom bun disintegrated. The only sauce was a vinegary and somewhat watery solution in a plastic squeeze bottle, but it was alright, I guess. The beans were quite zippy and worth eating, but the french fries seemed like they may have sat under a lamp for a little while or something. Eh, I wouldn't be afraid to eat here again, but I wouldn't go out of my way... unless the live music act warranted it!
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Gina H.

We stumbled upon this place because Jack's was closed. It was Tuesday night and this place was empty. We ordered three items: $22 for a rack of ribs $12 for fried catfish $12 for pulled pork They all came with a tiny styrofoam cup of baked beans (very sweet), and another cup of cole slaw. The ribs were very dry, the pulled pork was dry. The corn cakes were cold. I don't know if it was because it was Tuesday that the food was sub-par. I can see how this place can be packed during hockey games... with two large bars and many TVs as well as a stage for a live band. The service was good, but there's not much to say about the food. If you do want to come here for food, I'd recommend the catfish. It was excellent. As for the other bbq items, I'd shy away from those.
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Rowdy B.

Not impressed at all,, I ordered the pulled pork platter and it was rather bland. Service was okay but could of been much better.
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Herb C.

Rippy's is a corner bar that extends to the building next door and has a upstairs patio. I went there twice when I was in Nashville, due to the proximity to the Nashville Convention Center and I had to get in, eat, and get out. They have a wide selection of beers and spirits as well as a menu that is okay. I mean, I've had better BBQ pulled pork sandwiches elsewhere. The pork was very dry but they did have BBQ sauce at the table so you could put as much as you want on it. But the pork itself wasn't that flavorful. They have lunch specials which are a good deal, if you are looking for a good deal. My pulled pork sandwich came with fries and some gnarly cole slaw for $5.95, which isn't that bad, if you think about it. If you want value, this is the place to go to. Based on the sandwich that I ate, I wouldn't come back though.
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Anne M.

Easy lunch spot. Last Friday I had friends in from out of town and we were planning to go to Jack's BBQ on Broadway. Unfortunately we got there around 12:30 and the line was already out the door and down the sidewalk. Rather than stand there in the heat we decided to look at a menu of the place with the roof top seating, Rippys. We were able to sit anywhere...the upper rooftop was terrific! Great people watching. I had the pulled pork sandwich w/ baked beans. Had to ask the waiter for sweet BBQ sauce rather than the spicy which was already on the table. My friend had pulled chicken and pork sandwiches too. Everyone was happy with the choice and we were out of there within an hour. I enjoy Jack's but would definitely go back to Rippy's!
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jared b.

Best BBQ i've ever had. Their bbq sauce is a delicious vinegar sauce and it compliments their spicy bbq so perfectly. I got the half rack of ribs and they were soooo delicious. They have a dry rub and they must smoke the ribs so they fall off the bone. Squirt it with a little of their special bbq sauce and it was the best ribs i've ever had. And i've had some good ribs. But you know your at an unbelievable bbq place when the baked beans are delicious. They were the best beans i've ever had. I also had some fries and they give you a version of their cornbread and its in pancake form... but its perfect for the heat you get when you eat the ribs. My friends got the pulled pork sandwich and they seemed to enjoy it very much as well. I had a bite with the sauce and it was money as well. Very great place... And try the local beer, Yazoo. Very very good pale ale.
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Robert K.

Rippy's is a favorite of tourists and locals alike. This place gets slammed during football and hockey season and especially if there are big concerts happening around town. The only thing I have had at Rippy's are the ribs, which were super tender and fall off the bone. The upstairs area is a great location for watching the tourists and homeless musicians. At times the service leaves a little to be desired, but because of the sheer popularity of the place, I really don't expect much better from them. Overall, check it out if you have not been there or if there is an event at the Sommet center.
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Yvonne L.

i went there for dinner. i guess there's music there every night. it was good but the music outside the restaurant by the street performers were better. when the night is so quiet and all you hear is one singer on the street corner singing into a microphone, it's like the perfect stage. the ribs were covered with pepper that i had to scrap off. i was hoping for a honey bbq sauce or marinade so i was very disappointed. the corn bread was too much and not good enough for me to finish. overall eh.... not worth it.
(1)
Peter A.

my favorite pulled pork and corn bread in Nashville. fantastic atmosphere as you can sit on the roof, and each floor has a different performer! i recommend sitting upstairs as you get to look down all of broadway!
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Nerissa I.

Good for what it is - live music with drinks and food. Before jumping to any conclusions, let me preface what I'm about to say with "i don't drink beer. i hate it. i've tried it many, many, many times and i fully don't enjoy it". What I do enjoy, however, is food. And this place was at best meh. Ordered the nachos and cheeseburger. Nachos were ok until a few hours later when I started to have heartburn that continued for the rest of the night. The cheeseburger was equivalent to that of a hospital cafeteria - fills your stomach but extremely untasty on the way down. The wine was in a pretty little 8oz plastic cup which made me feel like I was trying to pretend to drink grape juice. Overall, wouldn't come back. Live music wasn't any added pleasure. The reason they do a whole lot of business is probably, at best guess, they're location. Prime for all those tourists (like me) that end up on broadway by drive-by.
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Kristin F.

Rippy's is located right in the heart of downtown Nashville on Broadway and like many other reviewers, we were planning on going to Jack's across the street. After seeing the line at Jack's and listening to our tummies grumble, we went with Rippy's instead. The food was decent....I had pulled pork on texas toast and a bowl of brunswick stew. The pork was a little on the dry side, but I think the grease from the toast and the slathering of vingear-based BBQ sauce I put on it really helped. The stew was really good and came with two corn cakes (i.e. pancakes made from cornbread batter) that were sweet and a good compliment to the spicy stew. I'm inclined to say that prices were a little on the high side for the overall quality, mostly due to the extra $1 I got charged to get fries instead of slaw or beans. C'mon! This is a BBQ joint...people want fries with their meals! The waitress was a little slow, but she did her job and we all had fairly full glasses of sweet tea most the time. This place did it for me at the time, but I will be trying Jack's next time I go to Nashvegas.
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Frank C.

I love BBQ and I'm from up north, so i couldn't wait to get my hands on some gooood southern BBQ. I Boy, ill tell ya, i was not disappointed. I ordered pulled pork and smothered it in BBQ sauce. It met expectations and for the corn bread!! it was like eating a pancake! It was really really good, but i wish it wasn't so flat! The atmosphere was rockin, music playing and the service was fast.
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Mariela C.

Rippy's is another great downtown place to escape the country music blasting out of all the Honky Tonks. Though I hear it's a great place to grab a meal, I actually came to Rippy's to hear a friend's favorite Big Band play. With two ridiculously animated guys and a whole lot of instruments, the show was pretty great. I love the big windows that allow for fantastic people watching, however, when good live music is playing the place gets ridiculously crowded downstairs. My friends and I, however, found out there was an upstairs and I came upon one of my favorite Broadway surprises, a roof top patio! Though the hoards of people smoking ruined it a little, I had a great time staring at the ever so entertaining show that is Broadway on a Friday night. It's also Nashville Preds fans favorite pre and post game stop as they usually have drink specials in honor of Nashville's hockey team supreme.
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Jack B.

For being Nashville for the first time I thought I would have some good BBQ I've hade better in Detroit. Gave you 2 sauces and they were both ok and did not see much of a difference other than one was a little more spicy. The ribs wee good with the dry rub but the pulls chicken was dry. The slaw was bland but the beans were good and only if you like spicy. I figure this is the type of food you get in a tourist town. I guess you have to go off the beaten path to find the good stuff. The one thing I did find disgusting and it wasn't the restaurant it was that whole area it smelled look old stale beer and cigarets not vert appetizing.
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Andrea N.

The bands were great; talented and not an ounce of auto tune! Ribs were good. Baked beans were good. Potato salad could have used some paprika. Pickles would have been a nice touch, too. We got our food in under two full songs- super quick!
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Peter D.

Great beer selection, delicious pulled pork...although they are know for the full rack of ribs. Visit the second floor open bar when the weather is nice for a good people warch in experience backed by a vibrant, live band...so pick a table by the street!
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Becca W.

I had the pulled pork sandwich, its was good but not the most amazing that I've had here in Nashville. The curly fries were really good . My friend had the ribs and I tried some of hers. They were literally falling off the bone. They had a good smokey flavor to them but the bbq sauces werent my favorite. Its a pretty good place to hand out and the bands they had that night were actually good.
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Megan G.

The best pulled pork sandwich ever. I LOVE this place! While it admittedly is a bit tourist-y, the food here is some of the best you can get in the area. In particular... the pulled pork sandwich. Top it with their spicy BBQ sauce and you are in pulled pork heaven. They frequently have live musicians who (like most in Nashville) are truly talented. The location as well cannot be beat, and is walking distance everything you would want access to!
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SJ L.

I had the pork salad, the pork was good the salad was ordinary and the waiter jokes were rude
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Joe A.

For a bar in Nashville, it's nothing too special. A decent bite of ribs, an okay beer selection, and mildly helpful service. The band was just a couple dudes covering random country songs. All-in-all, there are better places for food, service, drinks, and entertainment in every direction.
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Jeremy W.

Decent place for lunch. Had the pulled pork sandwich which need quite a few squirts of their bbq sauce for flavor. Their potato salad was really tasty though. A good spot to drink with friends because it's attached to an adjacent bar which provides more socialization.
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Mike P.

Was out last night looking for a sw came across Broadway saw a artist that I'm a huge fan of... So a went to enter ur establishment. I opened door was cut off by 3 huge black bodybuilders I had a backpack as I am mobile keep my office in there as I am in music business .... Was told I couldn't enter due to back pack I offered to leave it at hostess station was told no I couldn't do that I have lived in nashville 13 Yrs now. Said search it. Wasn't hiding anything ... Was told I had to exit which I did. Was told I couldn't get in anywhere on broadway I just came from clubs across street. Last statement I said was I wanted to eat and listen to music . was told so what u need to do , guess if I had purse that would have been good horible experience!!
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Bob D.

My folks were in town and we were doing some tonkin' out on Broadway. We stopped here looking for a bite to eat. While the nachos were edible, the pulled pork was awful. The sandwich had a mucous-esque type texture, like it was handmade by Slimer from Ghostbusters, no smoke flavor and no sauce. In fact, the pulled pork was so bad my mother was near gagging. Niether of us had another bite. Decent cover band, but no other reason to return. Ever.
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Collin S.

Awful. I had a chicken flavored salt sandwich. Baked beans were okay, maybe 2 stars. My wife wasn't really hungry so she ordered a pb&j. It was actually a smuckers uncrustable slathered in butter and warmed on the griddle. Beer selection is pretty poor. Tourist hell.
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Earne B.

Used to love this place -- food has gone down hill and it's not what it used to be. Left after one beer tonight - who wants to deal with an arrogant bartender?
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Bill J.

Live music, southern food / BBQ...a great representation of what Broadway in Nashville is like. The food won't blow you away, you can probably find better music somewhere else, but the location is great and it's a fun atmosphere with friends. If you are going to go out for a night on the town, Rippy's is as good a place as any for the "Nash Vegas" experience.
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T.L. T.

We went to Rippy's tonight because we wanted good BBQ on our last night in town. WRONG-bad choice! Lets start with the cleanliness-non existent. I don't know where the manager was, but he or she sure as hell wasn't taking care of business. Tables should have been cleaned, set, and the waitresses should have had help. The restaurants on broadway are renowned for their horrible service, but most of the time it's because they are understaffed, overwhelmed, and poorly trained. This place is no exception, and is possibly a great example of the worst management ever. I can't believe in a place called Tennessee, people think this is good BBQ. Our pulled pork was flavorless, as was the cole slaw. Good grief people, try using some spices. My husband got this piece of crap pork tenderloin sandwich, gross...three thin slices of unseasoned pork, grilled on white bread with Kraft cheese slices. I understand the philosophy of "did you put sauce on it, the sauce is what makes it"...blah blah blah. Here's the deal- Rippys should let people know they'd be better off eating the menus with sauce on it.
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Christian S.

I got charged for someone else's bill (a lot of money) and they said they deleted it. A week later I'm still waiting for my money back and when I called the manager, Terry, to check on it, he said it wasn't a big deal or a lot of money. He then proceeded to insult me. Is there a way to make this 0 stars. I highly suggest NEVER going there... Plus, $4.75 for a PBR? Are we in hell? WORST RESTAURANT IN NASHVILLE
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Cherish B.

If you have a weakness for fried pickles you must visit Rippy's! A frequent visitor to Nashville, 2-3 times a year, we stumbled upon Rippy's a few years ago. We've been visiting ever since to indulge in the fried pickles. They're always served hot and with ranch dressing and literally melt in your mouth. And they're spears, not chips. I love Rippy's but if you're looking for something quick or for BBQ this is not the place. The service continues to be slow, so don't expect to be in and out in 30 minutes, it will not happen. But if you're not in a rush, check it out. Their food and BBQ is good but not outstanding. We tend to visit in between touring or listening to music in various honky tonks and stop in for a break and a snack. The sweet tea is outstanding and is a good thirst quencher on a hot day. If you're looking for true BBQ, head across the street to Jack's. It will not disappoint!
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HaileyTIffany M.

Wow. The Ripster's. I've had some fun times here, and some super-non-fun times, enough that I don't go anymore cause it makes me feel like @$%. There was the singer who asked "Where are you from? Are you from Nashville? Then you don't count!" ahahah. Gee, thanks. That, and the over-priced beer on a hot day when I just wanted to cheer up, really wasn't a fine feeling. I was forced to return a year later to meet a musician friend. Sigh. Our bartender spent all night flirting with her co-workers & ignoring us, screwing up our (rum & coke!, Miller lite) drink orders repeatedly. At least she was a heavy pourer, when she finally got the drinks to us. She spent most of the night with her, uh, tail in the air, back to the customers, watching the band. MMMkay. The topper, though, was when a severely drunk guy came in off Broadway and ordered shot after shot. She continued to serve him, even though he was weaving back & forth on his feet. I honestly thought he was going to barf. Two tables seated nearby him left. He then began harrassing us two ladies (I was with my mom), screaming unfortunate come-ons. So, I asked the two fellows in "Security" shirts to take care of Mr. Drunk & Friendly. "Oh, we can't do anything unless he touches you." Really "Security" won't throw out a guy yelling "You don't wanna &*$# me? You're retarded!" in my mother's face? We were the third table Drunky McSkunky chased out the door, but I guess that's what they like there at Rippey's. Chuck Norris should rip those Security shirts off their backs.
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Tom S.

Visited during CMA Fest a couple of times. Location is PERFECT! We enjoyed the second floor, being open and airy! Yeah, the service isn't great, but this place is crazy busy, what do you expect. The flow of people in and out of this place was pretty staggering. Once we landed a table upstairs we proceeded eat and drink. I thought the ribs were great! Beers were ice cold! Our server, nicely tattooed and pretty was very nice, and available! What a cool place to spend some time. If you're in a hurry this probably isn't the place for ya, but of you're not, chill and have a good time.
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Jeff G.

Pulled pork and chicken is good but not enough variety of sauces. Fries are just okay. It's a fun place to go if you're looking for the full "Nashville experience", especially when they're playing live music
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S H.

Great onion rings, great music, terrible ribs. Considering this is a BBQ joint, they get 1x stars. If I could give fewer, then I would. We ordered a full rack of ribs for $24.00 which my wife and I shared. Neither of us could stand them and we wasted over half a rack. The waiter couldn't figure out why we didn't want to take them or finish them, but I didn't have the heart to tell them they were total garbage.
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Sarah K.

I only came here for a drink and to hear some music. Music was awesome, ambiance was mediocre in the section we sat in. The drinks were affordable. I would totally come back to hear more performers like the ones I heard when I was here. A nice break from the crazy loud music at other bars. I thought it was better too.
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Courtney A.

I was a little disappointing with Rippy's to say the least. The atmosphere was amazing I love the open bar and the roof top dining. I think our mistake was coming here excepting a nice sit down meal. Rippy's is great for after work drinks or a quick dinner, but if your coming in from out of town and want to enjoy a nice meal I would suggest another place. The plastic cups and Paper plates were a huge turnoff epically for the price we paid The Food was ok we had the nachos with pulled chicken, I believe they would have been better if they weren't served Luke warm. I had the 1/2 rack of ribs, and usually I am not a fan of dry bbq or bbq where you have to apply your own sauce but these were good. The meat was tender and smokey and fell right off the bone. The sweet tea could have been better. My overall opinion is that the food was tasty and the atmosphere great but that does not equal a good restaurant. I would def try if your in downtown Nashville its a def must experience. I personally would just get an appetizer and drinks.
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Susan K.

Great Music! Great BBQ! Great Service! I was a bit hesitant to go after reading some of the reviews, but the nice young man at our hotel raved about the BBQ there. We went fairly early in the evening, got a table right away. Our server was right on top of taking orders, refilling empty glasses, removing dishes and keeping us happy. My husband and I both ordered the ribs. The meat was "falling off the bone" as promised. They were tender and delicious The BBQ sauce was delicious. The baked beans were good..nothing spectacular and while I didn't care for the coleslaw, my husband loved it. I would definitely recommend Rippy's for their food, service and entertainment.
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Nickie G.

So finding a place to take my out of town guests for some BBQ on New Year's Day was a bit of a challenge. I wanted to try Jack's on Trinity Lane but when we got there it was a ghost town...closed. So off to Broadway we went only to find that Jack's downtown was....closed. DOH! Rippy's was open and there was music playing and a throng of people milling about so what the hell, let's give it a try. We put our name on the wait list and got a buzzer. Then I went to the bar to try and score an immediate diet Coke. I didn't actually score any though because the bar was pretty slammed and the kiddos working the bar were ignoring me pretty thoroughly. But the buzzer went off right when my patience was about to fly out the window so we were all good. The buzzer talks too, by the way. So we were seated in the main dining area which was perfect for music listening and people watching. We all ordered the pulled pork sandwich with onion rings. The onion rings were on POINT! Perfectly crispy and fried - we all loved them enough to eat every bite. The pulled pork though - MEEEEEEHHHHHH! What the hell? Why did it have to be dry and devoid of all smoky flavor? Even the sauce, which was decent, didn't help. And that spicy sauce was not so spicy, but definitely better than the sweet (which tasted like KC Masterpiece if you ask me). I was disappointed, not so much for me because I have plenty of time to suss out perfect BBQ but for my friends from Michigan who are going to think this is representative of TN BBQ. Oh well, at least we could watch the games and people watch on lower Broad. That made up for it. Our waitress was nice and she kept all of our drinks filled at all times. And the Bloody Mary I ended up ordering was decent so there's that. The place does have a lot of space, a lot of TVs, and apparently a rooftop area which looks like it would be tons of fun during games and during nice weather. So I think I'll definitely be back before a show or before a night of honky tonkin. But I think I'll continue my search for the best BBQ in Nashville because this just isn't it.
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Marty Y.

Live music was awesome. BBQ was incredible. Went on Tuesday so there was no crowd. Windows were open so it had that cool New Orleans open air music feel. Loved it.
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Tom L.

The atmosphere at Rippy's is very kitchy and touristy, as with any bar in the downtown Broadway area. The food is all-around not very good. Unusually enough, the pulled pork resembles canned tuna in both taste and appearance. The service is hit and miss, but there is one bartender that is fantastic. On a similar note, the drinks are well poured and well priced. If I were going to go anywhere on the strip for live music and drinks, this would be it, but I would eat beforehand. I would give Rippy's 2.5 stars overall as a place to get a drink, 4 stars in relativity to the rest of the strip for that same purpose, and 1 star for dining relative to anywhere.
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Kelly Y.

Food was not worth it, there are plenty of better places on Broadway. My ribs were tasteless and I wouldn't order meat there again based on the average-ness of everyone's plate. The only stand-out was the fried pickles appetizer--the best fried pickles I had in Nashville, they do the entire dill spear instead of the rounds. I would recommend you go for the music (it's loud so don't expect a conversation), a beer and the fried pickles.
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David P.

Anywhere but Broadway and this place would be out of business. Poor service and long waits for over-priced, mediocre food. Do yourself a favor, skip Rippy's, and wait in line across the street at Jack's!
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Matt P.

Rippy's on Broadway is what Nashville is all about: live local musicians playing classic country tunes in a rollicking and stomping acoustic manner while patrons enjoy delicious barbecue and beers. Our waiter was excellent, just materializing with a fresh Coke for me everytime mine got a little low, and the staff as a whole seemed on top of things, even if that meant carrying a dozen trays of bbq upstairs in a feat of phsyics I'm still not sure I understand. The food was very good southern barbecue, but the highlight for sure was the music. Two first floor rooms allow for multiple acts to perform and the one that we sat by was a male/female duo of early 20's country performers doing well by Johnny & June with their classic country covers. If you're looking for great food and an even better atmosphere, Rippy's will do right by you. Highly recommended.
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Bill F.

I loved this loud bar/restaurant. Why? Because I freaking had pulled pork and pancakes for dinner that's why. Now listen, well that's the problem...you can't listen to your friends at this place because it's so loud. Live music all the time...loud loud country music. I can't think of a more southern thing to do than eat pulled pork and pancakes while listening to loud country music and watching people with overalls dance their pant/shirts off.
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J. Chuck K.

The food here is ok, but not worth the price. The place is packed and the bands are average. If you're looking for good BBQ, hit up Jack's.
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Keila N.

There are only two rib places in downtown, Nashville that are worth mentioning. One is Jack's and the other is Rippy's. They have different kind of ribs, however. I go to Rippy's often when I visit Nashville. It's a cool place to hang out. The service is prompt. I tried the ribs and the pulled pork pizza. Normally, I don't like pork, but the pizza is exceptional.
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Alicia M.

Partied here with a friend two weeks ago(will upload pics later) and it was pretty decent. This was my first time going since living here in Nashville. Drinks were ok, food wasnt too bad, but good Lord it was CROWDED! Atmosphere was fun and people were pretty cool. SIDE NOTE: 1. Not a place to get dressed up for. It was hot as hell and comfort is very advisable. 2. GET THERE MUTHA EFFIN EARLY....and I do mean that literally if you want a decent seat or to find a park anywhere in the area. We went about 6:45pm and it was shoulder to shoulder.
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Jacob H.

Quite honestly i was not satisfied with this establishment. The food is way over priced for what it is really worth. The service is nothing spectacular. We were even charged $1 for some ranch dressing. Its $9 for six mozzarella sticks! That is ridiculous! And the french fries were bland and soggy. Not happy.
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Tony M.

Check out the smoked pulled chicken. The food is good but the service leaves allot to be desired. This place is busy but they don't staff accordingly. You will get a seat and service if you get there after the crowd has left. Otherwise, you will have to sit in a strangers lap. Some of the wait staff is friendly but dont expect them all to be.
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Jeff A.

Had a large group and were trying to grab something that everyone liked before the Predators hockey game. We walked in and the placed was already pretty packed ... Ended up going upstairs (which was equally as busy). The food was good but nothing to write home about. I had the pulled pork with baked beans and cole slaw ... pretty standard stuff. The ribs looked good, the pulled chicken got some rave reviews. We also ordered a bunch of apps beforehand. A few of the dinners came out wrong but the server quickly got us squared away. Good food, good drinks, cool honky tonk atmosphere, but best of all they got us in and out pretty quick in time for the game next door.
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Brittany S.

A review solely based on the music would say "5 stars all the way - great mixture of artists -especially if you stay for 3 or 4 hours like we did - you won't be disappointed. And, if you're lucky, they'll pull the adorable 9 year old girl up on the stage to bust out the tunes like a 20 year pro." And the review that factors in service and food would go something like this: Despite us spending so long there we were definitely earning our keep in the drink department - that was until our waiter's shift ended an no one eveeerrrr came back to check on us for more drinks. Our first waitress was a little rough around the edges but I can roll with that. Maybe they were just trying to tell my parents and I that we had had enough to drink: "cut 'em off!" As for the food - the reviews are right - meh, meh, meh. I had the pulled pork salad and was disappointed in the lack of flavor and moistness in the meat. My bloody marys were a-okay. To add some kick, I took it upon myself to add a dose of the tableside BBQ. All this to say, Rippy's is great if you're thirsty and want to hear music. If you're hungry...just keep drinking till that feeling subsides.
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Julie L.

If you like BBQ, music and an open restaurant concept, Rippy's is the place for you. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Rippy's is a 2 floor restaurant with an open concept - meaning you find a seat when one opens up. The service staff will get to you when they can and they'll return to you on occasion. There is a bar on each floor, sit up on top and feel the breezes and see the great views of the city. Be sure to get their BBQ, it is to die for. It comes quickly so you won't get to hungry waiting.
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Bernadette M.

I had no idea this place was called Rippy's Ribs until I looked at the receipt. I love ribs. I wish I was able to partake but it was late on a Sunday night. All there was was music and booze. And I'm OK with that. First floor had a band. Looked like the male - female leads were just into each other so we went upstairs where it was an all male band and there were walls just open air and views up and down Broadway. How awesome. My drink here was definitely a stiff one. Thank you, Blondie, I mean Crystal D. The band was much better up here that it even got us out on the dance floor along with three other people. But it was fun. Good times at Rippy's.
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Cory M.

18 guys and a bachelor party. Had a great time and the food was delicious. I, personally, had the appetizer sampler. 4-5 wings, half rack of ribs, 4-5 slices of a sausage, and 2 slices of pork loin with onion rings. Highly recommend.
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Kristen P.

Slooooowwwww. Decent food but not outstanding. Wonderful music. Ribs were the best yet not fall off the bone.
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Alyson C.

Stopped in for lunch on a rainy Tuesday and the bar area was pleasantly crowded. Good live music and a very attentive bartender. Had the pulled pork sandwich & curly fries. The food came out extremely fast and was delicious - exactly what I was hoping for. I definitely recommend for a quick delicious barbecue lunch!
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Steve M.

A fun atmosphere with live music (multiple floors), and good food. Sat on the 2nd floor with a breeze blowing through the big open room which made it very comfortable. We had the pulled chicken platter with potato salad and baked beans and the half rack of ribs with baked beans and onion rings. Both were flavorful and worth ordering again. Would go again!
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Claire C.

Like other reviewers, I agree that this is the absolute worst service in town. The food is mediocre at best and the drinks are insanely overpriced. Unfortunately, they will always be busy and stay busy due to their location and tourists who do not know any better. I have honestly never had a good experience here regardless of whether I am eating a meal or just having a few drinks at the bar. There are so many other great options downtown- go there instead.
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JoAnna L.

I stopped by here for lunch on a Monday afternoon. The place wasn't too busy and I managed to find a seat at the bar quickly. I loved that there was a duo singing and playing guitar, they were very talented and were taking requests of all sorts from patrons. I ordered a Yazoo pale ale by recommendation from the male bartender and it was very very good, light flavor and very smooth. I then ordered a pulled pork sandwich with fries from the female bartender near by, she was a little standoffish and only checked on me maybe twice while I was there. Other than that, the experience was well worth it while listening to great live music. The food was pretty average, though. I'd definitely come back to grab a beer and see another set of musicians onstage.
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Rheonna W.

Great band and view from the top! Ribs are good, always a good time. Hard to get a table or bar tender.
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A. C.

(6/23/2014) Did the honky tonk crawl while visiting town for a conference (yes, we were tourists). Stopped into Rippy's, were enticed by the open patio on the top level. Did not eat here, but did get some drinks and hang out a bit. Top level had a decent set of two guys with two guitars, singer/songwriter stuff. Ventured downstairs to the street level bar to listen to an ear-splitting, very bad cover of "Free Bird." Drinks were a little pricey, mostly offered rail/well or cheap brands. Did enjoy the patio, since it's on a corner, probably one of the better views of Lower Broad.
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Timothy C.

Great music, family friendly, good pulled pork and overall great place. Band was great and honored all our requests except Taylor Swift which was understandable. Pulled pork was melt in your mouth good.
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Samy J.

A two toned cafe and bar, Rippy's is a double open mic bistro on the end of Broadway. If the constant music from both stages on opposite sides of the business doesn't' annoy you then the sub-par waiting will. What saves this place is the historical pictures and clippings on the walls, the talented acoustic and or 4-piece-band and the food: Possible the best cheeseburger I've ever had. The actual dining area is big, spacious and music inspired, but then again, what can you expect from a restaurant located on music street in music city.
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Jason M.

Three stars is fair. Decent food, reasonable prices, friendly service, live music (though on Broadway in Nashville that's not all that unique).
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David D.

Leaky roof, wait staff clueless, sat for a half hour never were served!! This was on a Monday afternoon with it half full too. Waste of time! Boooooo
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Dustin W.

Whoa whoa whoa. Good food is one thing, but how much does atmosphere fills the void? After waiting for a good 10-15 minutes, our harried waitress, arms full of dirty dishes and notepad took our order. 100% distracted and had to come back twice to bring our table a round of waters. Soggier food in Nashville. Between the salad, the pulled chicken and pulled pork sandwiches- wet bread, wet salad, even the chicken tenders were soggy and bland. Doused it with the Rippy's sauce- still fighting for flavor after pouring it on. Very disappointing after reading so much about this place.
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Ryan M.

This review is solely on the food and not the bar. We stopped after working up an appetite after hitting up the Broadway honkey tonks. Unfortunately the BBQ here didn't live up to the great music we had heard earlier. We ordered the pulled pork. The meat was a little too fatty and grizzly for my liking. The sides were the best part of the meal. Decent coleslaw and onion rings. Tip: try the spicy BBQ sauce.
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Norra T.

Stopped by here hoping to get drinks and listen to live music before the Brad Paisley concert on 2/22/14. I have never been treated so poorly by a server in my life. This is an open seating restaurant. I sat down as soon as a table became available. The male server with shoulder length brown hair asked if I would order food and drinks. Told him yes and my friends went to the restroom. Server left as I was waving down my friends. Server comes back and says "YOU CAN'T HOLD THIS TABLE" as my friends were walking to the table. Then he had the nerve to say to me because one of my friends obviously ordered A BEER from the bar already we could not order food or drinks at the table. An older couple proceeded to sit at the table while I was still sitting there! I don't usually complain about places but this was RUDE! I left immediately. I have no desire to continue being a patron of place that obviously did not want my business. I WILL NEVER STEP FOOT INTO THIS PLACE AGAIN AND I WOULD SUGGEST TO EVERYONE ELSE, THERE ARE BETTER VENUES ON BROADWAY. I WISH I COULD GIVE THIS PLACE NO STARS
(1)
Kayla F.

My 8 best girlfriends & I were in Nashville this past weekend & we stopped here 2 of the 3 nights because we had so much fun. The cover band was PHENOMENAL & the atmosphere was a blast, we would absolutely recommend it. The only reason we couldn't give 5 stars is because of the absolute piece of trash bouncer that was so very rude at closing time. We were aware we got there near closing time Saturday night so we decided not to get a drink but just listen to the band. Before the band even finished standing up to be done for the night the bouncer started screaming & cursing at every person at the bar. He was physically pushing people out & even picked up some boy who turned around to try to find his friends, knocking into people. It was EXTREMELY unnecessary & unfortunately left us very upset. Yes, we know bouncers have tough jobs. We have stayed at many bars til closing time, some of us work at bars but we have never seen such an overreaction to a closing 15 minutes before 3 am. We say definitely enjoy your stay at Rippy's but LEAVE an hour before they close.
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Bianca I.

had the pulled chicken platter which was huge and delicious! the baked beans were a great side dish as well!
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Monica S.

Really cool place if you're willing to withstand the overpriced drinks. The band was great, but that's typical of what you get on Broadway. My wife would've stayed the whole night, but I wanted to see what else Nashville had to offer. Bartender was friendly and very attentive. I'd go back! Try that Jaco Daniels Fire, one of the only states it's available right now!
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Jeff J.

Ribs were excellent. Nice dry rub. Always a nice atmosphere with good live music. I've eaten here three or four times and the service is always friendly and fast. Great place to eat before hitting the bars!
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Robert J.

Us tourists stopped by here on a tip from a local friend, since our desired spot was packed. We were really just in the mood for good BBQ, and this happened to be nearby. I'll just start off by saying this isn't really a dinner restaurant. It's more of a bar that serves food. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it's not quite what we had in mind. The drinks were fine, but we weren't super thrilled with the quality of the BBQ food. Between us, we had pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches w/ french fries and slaw sides. The food was really nothing to write home about, even though they provided BBQ Sauce to coat it with. The service was a tad off; we had to wait quite a while for our bill (couldn't find our waiter). I didn't know places still served RC Cola! I'm not really gonna write much about the live band or the local beers, you can find these in almost every building on the street. Not sure I would come back, given some of the other options in the area.
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Joshua S.

This place falls right in line with most of the bars on this street. Live music, expensive drinks and pretty much not a local in the joint outside of the people who work there. Bartenders upstairs were real nice. Overall it was nothing to write home about.
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Jennifer K.

We were in Nashville for the Final Four and stumbled upon this place because the music pouring out of the upstairs outdoor stage was so good. We waited about 5 minutes for a table (if) and had a super great server. We both ordered the pulled pork sandwich with fries and onion rings so we could share. The sandwiches were great, but the sauce was what made it exceptional! The fries and onion rings were also hot and tasty. The band playing was amazing, and in the 2 hours we were there never took a break! We did go downstairs at one point and the 2 different bands playing inside were just as good - one in the bar area and one in the restaurant area. I have to say, as a musician, I did not hear one bad band or performer in my 5 days in Nashville. Not even mediocre. Everyone in this town can play! And sing! We actually like this place so much we went back 2 days later. After looking over the menu we stuck with the pulled pork with fries and onion rings. Why mess with perfection? The last night there we went to Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, but stood on their outside patio and listened to the band at Rippy's...kind of silently wishing we had gone there instead. My next trip to Nashville (and there will be a next trip) will definitely include a stop back at Rippy's for great food, great music, and great atmosphere.
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Sean T.

Giddee Up! This country bar was rocking on a Friday night when we busted during the 2014 CMA Festival. The energy was fun and upbeat. There was a country cover band playing on stage, which kept the crowd dancing and singing during our meal. The bar's service was attentive and we didn't have to wait long to place our food and drink orders. The BBQ was above average, not the best; but still much better than some other bar establishments.
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Kathy R.

Had a fantastic time there! Listened to a gentleman, Larry Williams, great country singer. We actually went there twice just to hear him sing. They have yummy fried pickles and mushrooms! The waitresses are super friendly!
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G W.

I am rating this 5 stars because they have the best pulled pork I have ever had. It tastes exactly how it smells which is a smoky BBQ taste to it. Highly recommend if you are looking for pulled pork or brisket on Broadway. Also want to add that we went during the week at night and it had a weekend vibe to it with the live music and amount of people there. Can't imagine how it gets on the weekends but I would definitely check it out if passing it.
(5)
Brian K.

2 stars for food 2 stars for service and facilities 4 stars for music Be warned - the upstairs gets really hot and humid in the summer time. The food we ate, apps and meals were sub par frozen then heated bar food at best - no culinary delight here. The live music made up for all of it though and had me sticking around spending more on brew and tips than anything else. Cool that the place has multiple levels.
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Dana S.

Awesome live music while you eat some delicious BBQ. I had the pulled pork sandwich which was a great portion size. Mixed in both BBQ sauces that are left on the table for you. both were tangy and vinegary, one was spicier than the other but equally satisfying. Onion rings were so good; crunchy, crispy, thick cut. Service was fine and entertainment was great. Pretty touristy but a good spot for cheap eats on Broadway.
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Julie C.

We were here last night for dinner and it was Status quo for southern bbq. Wasn't overly impressed, but it was still good. My husband had the half rack of ribs, and I had the smoked pulled pork. My husband said the pulled pork was the best he's ever had, but I didn't agree. He said his ribs were standard, nothing special. Fall off the bone though! Coleslaw and baked beans tasted identical to KFC's. Lol. French fries were nothing special. Chili was decent! Major downfall is that I don't think they make their own bbq sauce which I would expect in Nashville. We saw a huge bottle of KFC Masterpiece bbq sauce on the server stand. We were bummed. Food was served on paper lined baskets which is cool, but once the paper gets soggy from the meat, it starts to shred into the meat. Yuck! I'd recommend using a different kind of paper!! Service was pretty bad. Server was busy and the place was packed so we were very forgiving. Amazing atmosphere though and the entertainment....ONE OF A KIND!! Only in Nashville!!
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Bridgette C.

This corner bar/restaurant/honky tonk/constant party place on Broadway has never failed to provide me with a good time. No matter what time of day I can enjoy a pretty rowdy party. Post Predators games, happy hour, late night...it's always a good time. Live music on both the lower and upper decks, pretty fast service considering the constant crowds, cheap beers and lots of singing and dancing...Rippy's is that honky tonk-ish place no one gives enough credit to. And they have great simple cheap bar food to soak up the booze so easily consumed here. I love hanging out here, especially early evenings when everyone is just starting to get going. It's pretty hard to get a table most of the time so be aware of that, and this is not a place to relax. This is a dancing, drinking, singing, partying, goofing off kind of place, but it can be a lot of fun if that's what you're up for.
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J. L.

Our Uber driver recommend Rippys for BBQ and the honkey tonk scene. It was seat yourself and, as packed as it was, we got a table right away. We had pulled pork, pulled chicken and ribs. Dinner, including the sides, was great. Loved the fried pickles. Service was fine. Bands playing upstairs and downstairs. Music was ok. Downstairs was packed - difficult to walk through. Would recommend.
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Jesse J.

Food is horrible. Burger was soaked in dales! Smells bad and table top was about to fall off. Over priced and poor quality. Stop at mcdonalds you will be glad you did.
(1)
Heather F.

You come to Rippy's not for the food or music but the upstairs open air patio. These guys have some of the best views of Broadway Street. Here you can cool off under the fans and people watch. The food is your typical bar food. Nothing special though not terrible. They normally have very loud, very average cover bands playing on the patio. It's nice to hear some okay music and sip some ice cold Hap and Harry's beer in bottles.
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Lauren M.

This place is a bit of a shit hole to be honest. The live music was terrible. We sat through 3 hours of a early 20 somethings duo doing bad country covers, they had little guitar playing skills and their voices were even worse. Out of all the bars we visited in Nashville this was the only one I can remember having blatantly awful music. The saving grace is the upstairs open floor patio. Food look gross.
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Marcy C.

We stopped in after hockey game and at first was happy with environment the front staff was great and restroom employee was super nice. I noticed the staircase and was curious. I asked the female employee who was sitting by the stairs what was up there. I had no idea what she said she mumbled so fast and went back to her texting or game whatever she was doing. I told my husband i had no idea what she said and she immediatly stood up and screemed at me that i called her a bit*ch!!! She said something else to me but i was so shocked i was still processing what was happening then she put both hands on me like she was going to shove me! I yelled at her that she assaulted me and where do i find manager but she immediatly shouted at doorman to get me out of there! Two big big men walked me out. This was unbelievable! So i suggest you skip this place and go down the strip where bars are more friendly i ended up having a blast in nashville other than this one woman everyone else was very welcoming to this hoosier!
(1)
John M.

Horrible service.... Took 10 minutes to get a beer. Too many choices on Broadway to be that bad.
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Scott T.

What a freaking disaster, they make your order food within 5 minutes or they kick you off your table.....then you get to talk to security wannabe "head of security" True and the boys.......bad food, warm beer, thank god they bought the real estate before the boom in Nashville.......
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Victoria L.

Rippy's is the biggest bar on the block, you can hear it blocks away on Broadway. It definitely got our attention and we came in to grab a bite and some drinks. There are TVs everywhere to catch sports on. My 3 friends all got pulled pork or chicken sandwiches that were good and filling. I opted to do something different and got the pork loin sandwich instead, which I was very happy with. The sauce that comes with it tastes like a dry rub in liquid form. It's very peppery and went so well with the sandwich when I mixed with a little extra BBQ sauce. The service was very slow though and our waiter was not interested in good service in the slightest. Because the bar is so big, it can get so loud. We were there on a Bridgestone concert night, so the local radio station was hosting a live party there. It kind of adds to the buzz of Broadway though.
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K M.

We loved it. Our server Brendon( I think that was his name) was awesome. He was extra friendly and really helped us out on what to order. His recommendations were spot on. The pulled pork sandwich and smoked chicken platter were the best. The chili was excellent too! The cole slaw was good but needed a little salt. We thought it was much better than Jacks Bbq that was across the street. The band that was playing were funny and sounded great too. I would definitely go back !
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Michael S.

I've been to Nashville many times over the years, lately I've been eating at Jack's BBQ. For some reason I decided to give Rippy's a try this time around, I wish I would have went across the street and eaten at Jacks. My wife ordered the Pork loin melt on Texas toast, she ask the server about the seasoned curly fries, my wife was concerned about the seasoning. Come to find out the curly fries are frozen and pre-seasoned. The pork loin was dry, tough and had no smoke flavor. The curly fries were way too spicy for the wife. I ordered the half slab of ribs with potato salad and baked beens. The potato salad tasted like it was a pre-prepared commercial product, the beens tasted like they opened a can then heated them up. The ribs were an utter disappointment, they were way over cooked, had no smoke flavor, and no taste from the dry rub. The ribs tasted like they were made the day before and heated up in a steam table, which washed away any smoke or dry rub flavors. The server was slow, she never even came over to see how everything was, I had to ask for the check. I spent a little over $30 for lunch and feel violated at the shoddy quality food. Next time I'll be eating at Jack's.
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Leesa W.

Rippy's may be popular but we just walked out due to crappy service from the staff. It's 4th of July and it's a "seat yourself" type of deal. Well you'd make more money by having a hostess to seat and tell people the wait time when they can't find an open seat. I ordered just a coke and it was bottom of the barrel just carbonation. The heavy blonde bar tender has NO manners or people skills. She should work at the DMV with that shitty attitude. Worst visit on a vacation ever.
(1)
Elizabeth M.

Great live music on the roof- just had a few drinks. Great people watching. Lol love music was awesome expect I wish they wouldn't have kept letting the drunk girl on stage- just got a little trashy. Other than that it was great!
(3)
Scott B.

I can only really review their service since we just stopped in for a few drinks. The service and live music was amazing!
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Kara N.

I have been to Nashville twice and both times I have been so excited to eat at Rippy's. Not only is their BBQ sauce the perfect combination of tangy and spicy, and the pulled pork moist and plentiful, but the music and atmosphere of the three story establishment makes it a start to a great night. The food may take a bit longer to get to the table because of the popularity, but it is well worth the wait (30-45 minutes). Also, the fried pickles are a great appetizer. Prices are fair (8 dollars for a sandwich and fries).
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Shannon D.

Service was great. However, I Got food poisoning from the pulled pork sandwich on 1.25. Not cool.
(1)
Himena H.

This was hands-down the worst customer service I have received. The wait staff was extremely rude and slow. They did not come to take a drink order for more than 30 minutes. We did not have the opportunity to order food for 60 minutes. And this was a Tuesday night. When trying to get the attention of a different server we were blown off. We asked to speak with the manager regarding our poor experience, who obliged and was helpful. The band and atmosphere were fun. The food was good. Maybe go somewhere else if you want better service.
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Jennifer V.

I got the chicken fingers. They were ok the batter was pretty heavy. It was a Friday afternoon and medium busy and the service was horrible. The bartender working had no personality nor seemed interested in working.
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Sean B.

Great atmosphere. Bloody's blow. Stick with Bud Light if you are a professional. Good live music. Upstairs too crowded to participate. Their loss.
(4)
Susannah B.

Went here for a private party. Extremely packed. I'm only reviewing on everything but the food because I didn't eat although the nacho plate looked delicious. It was packed so I stood over by two waitresses who were complaining and cursing across the room at each other. So unprofessional, I was surprised the owner let it slide multiple times. Although he looks extremely young and not really sure what he's doing. The staff are all pretty rude. I wouldn't come back.
(1)
Heather J.

Rippy's was really fun. They had a great band playing and the drinks were not only cheap, but also good. The bartenders are friendly and so is the crowd. I didn't try the food, so I can't comment on that, but I'd recommend Rippy's for a fun night out.
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Evaristo M.

Visted on 10/16/14 Paul Mccartneys was in town. It was supper busy. We missed our back to hotel. Another one wasn't going to be there for an hour so we chalked to Rippys. It was busy and crowded. Hard to walk. Made our way upstairs. Once we got there a group left and we sat down by the bar. The bartender made eye contact with me and took my order. She made her way around. I thought she forgot about me but she told me she didn't. Watching her work was amazing. She kept scanning the bar. Opening 6 beers at once in a matter of seconds. always making sure drinks were refilled. She never once took a break. In the hour we were there. I'd come back and try the food.
(4)
Dan C.

Fun bar and good live music. Wouldn't go here to eat- but if you want to grab some drinks in a cool Nashville atmosphere - go for it.
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Joe M.

Good ribbs and great music. Had a good time while having a good meal. This place is right int he mix of all the other places in downtown Nashville. They had two guys on stage playing. Made the meal go by fast. I had the ribbs and liked them. I have had better, but they were good. Visited November 2011
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Crystle C.

Super fast service, perfect pricing, and really good food. The ribs were pretty damn good and I could roll around in their delicious onion rings forever. This place isn't the best BBQ joint I've ever been too but if you find yourself on the strip, it's definitely worth a peek!
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Toby H.

Manager is a complete jerk! Never ever will I or my friends step foot in that place! We order drinks at a table in the bar area. Was told we had to order food. We drank our drinks and decided to order some food. The manager came back and said we couldn't order food... That we missed our chance and to leave! We did and will never be back! We all live in Nashville. I hope he doesn't treat our tourist that way.... What a jerk!
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John A.

Walking in and wanting to listen to the entertainment while approached by a server stating you cannot sit at the tables unless you order a entrÃ©e per person. Mind you this establishment is not at capacity, in fact vacancy outweighed capacity. As a business you have a few objectives however a primary one of creating value through revenue and more so, gross profit and margins. Liquor and beer have greater margins than food meaning costs associated with service and materials are inclusive. Makes no business sense to push patrons out the door due to semantics. Most of all, I feel sorry for the entertainers making a living having to reside in a poor environment with a great propensity of potential customer and tippers walking out the door. Suggestion - communicate mission statement as well as enlighten those servers that have a poor attitude as well as a selfish mentality. The only reason that any of us have a job or a career is that there is some service rendered and or a good received by a business and only viable if margins are reached. Good luck Rippy's. Straighten out service to drive foot traffic and a loyal customer base...one time tourists will not promote longevity.
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Mike R.

Food was cold when it got to me. Didnt get utensils until 5 minutes after got our food and it plain just didnt tasts that good. Poor service AND food...
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Lex M.

This place is uncomfortably packed! 2 stars for the patio and one star for the very nice bartender. I would recommend this place as a tourist trap only :-/
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Kim C.

Stopped in here for lunch. So many choices downtown. We were happy with our choice. Of course there is live music in all the downtown eateries. We shared a sampler plate of ribs and pulled pork. Both were yummy. Our server was very friendly and helpful when we asked for directions.
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Chelsea C.

I LOVED this bar!! This was my last stop on my nightlife tour of Nashville, and I'm so glad we stopped in. There were 3 different live country bands playing in different sections of the bar that were all amazing. The drinks were reasonably priced, I had the Yazoo Heif because when in Nashville you should probably try a Nashville brew. One of the things I really loved about this bar was the diverse crowd of people here. There was the newly 21 crowd, couples of all ages, bros in their 50s, I could go on and on, but this place basically covered all demographics. And the best part was, everyone was having an amazing time! I would go here again in a heartbeat, and I kinda wish we had something like this in Boston.
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Lauren M.

My husband and I stopped here late after a long drive into Nashville, and it was a great way to kick off our trip. There was good live music (as in most places surrounding Rippy's) and the service was super attentive for a bar setting. We ordered the rib dinner and really enjoyed it. Oddly enough, the baked beans were very good - worth a stop if you are looking to sit back and relax.
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Bob N.

Came here with a group of 12 on a Monday night. We were seated right away upstairs, which is an open-air area (with a roof). The waitress looked kind of pissed off...or at least she was never very enthusiastic. She did her job though. The barbecue was just OK. I had a plate of pulled pork (not on a bun). It was so-so. The fries were not that good. The beans were excellent. I should have ordered only beans. Despite the food, it was a pleasant enough place. No music upstairs, but the area where the band was playing downstairs looked nice.
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M Q.

We were in Nashville for 4 days and had the best service ever on Sunday, July 20th thanks to Jonathan on the upper floor!! He was working the whole floor and getting great comments from all the tables around us!!! We spent lots of money on drinks and food while listening to some great music all week but by far he was "stellar" in service!! Great to have him on your team!!
(5)
Shelli R.

Food was AMAZING. The pulled pork was so good especially with the sweet BBQ sauce. It melted in my mouth! The service however was AWFUL. The guy was rushing around so much he forgot his customer service skills at home (especially friendliness). The way he asked our table if we were ready to order was "ready? Lets go." I felt like I was inconveniencing him. I always tip 20% but he got what he earned.
(3)
Mark T.

Ribs - good rub but ribs are dry as hell. Pulled park dry as well. Cole slaw wasn't good . Beans are good. I would never eat there again. 36 bucks for crappy bbq
(1)
Frank R.

Place got crowded real fast. Ordered a few angry orchards and just enjoyed people watching. First time in Nashville figured I should eat something BBQ considering every restaurant was that type of food. Pulled chicken had great flavor, potato salad was tasty seemed yellow mustard based, which I don't mind. Live Music can be heard from every bar, not a fan but it all sounds the same to me. If your into this scene this is heaven.
(3)
Michael H.

Stopped by after the Titans game. Fantastic atmosphere on the second floor. Open air seating. Bathroom was shit, but that's to be expected after game day. Pulled pork sandwich was solid. Music was fine, covers of Garth Brooks, etc. Compared to Honky Tonk's, I think Rippy's is the winner.
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Janette C.

Live music. Good bar food. And one of the quieter bars on the strip since its at the beginning away from 2nd ave. I personally like it just for that reason. Less tourists. Easier to sit and enjoy the music at a quiet corner table :)
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Mary Beth A.

Stopped in at Rippy's with 6 friends mid-evening for some grub. The food wasn't the best I have ever had, but it was reasonably priced, pretty tasty, and convenient. I got the feeling that most people who were eating at Rippy's were there because it was in the middle of the bar scene and it was easy - not because the food was 5-star. We were promptly seated and brought drinks. Our orders were taken quickly, and the food probably took 20 minutes or so to come out - not bad when you have a large group, there is loud live music being played, and the place is packed. The chicken fingers could have been skipped, and the cheese fries could have used about 10 times more cheese to actually be classified as cheese fries. But the pork loin melt with cheese on texas toast was A-OK in my book. We added some barbecue sauce and it was the tastiest thing I tried at Rippy's. The beans were extra flavorful, with some southern seasonings and a spicy kick to them. For two meals, an appetizer, and two beers, we spent around $35 - not too shabby! If I were actually going to plan a nice meal in Nashville, I would NOT go anywhere near Rippy's. But, if I was out at the bars and needed some quick grub at a place where I could continue to listen to music and have a beer - this would be the place to do it.
(3)
Marc W.

Good music and the pulled pork was excellent. The fries were a little weak. Overall good choice
(4)
Russell B.

Solid BBQ fare. Lot of room upstairs, open area overlooking broadway which is open seating No draft beers .
(4)
Erik A.

We had a late dinner after the game here because we saw a number of people eating. I had a lunch here a few months before and the sandwich was fine. When I dove a little deeper into the menu I will say I was disappointed. There were six of us eating that evening and nobody was thrilled with their meal. With that said it's a good place for music and a few drinks but I would eat somewhere else before entering!
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Lorraine N.

i enjoy going into rippy's when visit downtown broadway.....sitting at the bar is the best place---or if it is a cool evening sit upstairs and get an amazing view....I hapen to like bar-b-que and am really fond of the corncake you can request it served on....the musical acts are always very good here also......yeeehaww..
(4)
Linda A.

Hit or Miss. We've had awesome, moan-inducing ribs here and we've had dried up, tasteless ribs here. Unfortunately, some of the dried-up, tasteless meals have been when we've taken friends there telling them how much they'd love it. If you hit a bad day, try again. It's nice that you can hear good music and usually get a seat. The restrooms are clean too, a plus on Broadway.
(3)
Andy J.

If you are in Nashville, you gotta go to Broadway. If you go to Broadway, you gotta go to Rippys! It's really as simple as that. Rippy's is the one bar where there's something for everyone. Live music downstairs (often with bar-hopping country-girl singers!), a classic bar, and a great upstairs balcony to enjoy warm weather while taking in the sights and sounds of broadway. You won't want to stay here all night, but it's a great place to either start-off or wrap-up your night out downtown...
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Robert S.

Music with food. This was the reason for coming here instead of Jacks. Roberts Western World was so packed there were no seats available, so Rippy's here we came. All of the lower Broad bars seem to change bands around the same time, and they were also changing bands when we got there. This was OK as it allowed me and my buddy to watch the Alabama-Florida game and then part of the Oregon-Stanford game. The waitress was pretty attentive, got our drinks fast and took orders. Food came out fast but they didn't leave any silverware! The pulled pork was OK but I have definitely had better. The sauce was also mediocre but it did have a small kick to it. The band started playing about halfway through our meal and they played the usual suspects=popular country hits of the past and present. They did an OK job. It looked like a lot of tourists stop here, probably because of the location on the corner, just like Legends. I would stop by here for a beer on the way to a Preds game but don't think I would make a night of it.
(2)
Andrea R.

The one and ONLY reason to go here is to listen to Paul Pace and Tom Stewart sing. The service is @#$ing horrible, from both servers and bartenders. And if you're lucky enough to be sitting at the bar, the bar servers will simultaneously entertain and disgust you by slapping their gigantic floppy purses up on the coolers and get their lipstick out, primping etc. while they're supposed to be working. Does anyone NOT know that the bottom of a purse is about as disgusting as a toilet rim, and doesn't belong anywhere in food service? Seriously, stop putting your nasty ass purse on a place where drinks are served! Grow up! And the food? The food is adequate at best, and being on Broadway, HIGHLY OVERPRICED. Ribs and pork are aight but that's it. I only eat here if I'm downtown, listening to my favorite musicians and am REALLY hungry. Really, do NOT purposely come down here for the food, or the service.
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J J.

Here during the NCAA final four. Place was packed (as was every place in the vicinity). Took a while to find a table. Once we snagged one, the service (Andrew) was fast and courteous. Me got the pulled pork dinner. LOTS of food and it was excellent. Really, really good. Yes, it was loud and rowdy. It's Nashville and final four. If loud and rambunctious isn't your thing, stay home.
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Shane L.

Awesome little barbecue joint right off of the Broadway strip! I had the pork loin melt with Cajun fries and a side order of ribs. Everything was awesome smokey BBQ goodness and the environment was even better! There was always a stream of people coming in and out, just enjoying their time and good food! Always a live band on stage to give you some entertainment while you enjoy your food! Check it out!
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Rick L.

A solid 3 seems about right...although I really really love the live music. Location is wonderful...right across from the Bridgestone arena and basically at the start of your stroll down Broadway. If you are staying at one of the local hotels it is a perfect place to stop in..grab a few beers and listen to a set or two. Like other Yelpers have pointed out the food is forgettable. I got the rack of ribs and it wasn't bad. It did the trick...I wanted some BBQ and listen to some cool live music. If I want serious BBQ I would have headed down to Martins, but for this trip Rippy's was just fine. Go in here knowing what to expect. You are going to hear some great live music...have a pretty solid selection of beers served by real bartenders. However, the food is going to be like most other places on Broadway...it will fill the belly, but be forgettable....
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Zach S.

In town shooting a TV show. My entire crew and I were looking for a place in town to eat lunch. We walked in with our large cameras In our hands as we can't leave them in camera vans unattended. As we walk in the door, the manager doesn't simply ask "can I help you" she stands a foot from my face and Yells " Can I help you, I'm the manager!" Why this Happened I'm not really sure. It was extremely rude and almost hostile, for virtually less than no reason. Shame for them because we are In town for the next two months shooting a TV show 5-6 days a week with a really large production crew. Could have been a whole lot of business for the place. I'll see to it none of us end up going back once. Nice work C***.
(1)
Alex C.

I heard live music so I walked up to the entrance on 5th and Broadway showed them my military ID they said backpacks get inspected at entrance down Broadway. They said I couldn't get in with a back pack at rippy's. He stated at me as if he was trying to intimidate me. I told him I'm in the military meeting with me gf there. No dice. Got an uber and came home. Felt very disrespected. Wanted to experience Nashville. Alex
(1)
Chris X M.

Multi-level restaurant and live music bar. Usually a very fund and high quality band in the smaller lower level bar. We had good BBQ bar food here and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Not fancy, but lots of fun. Can get very crowded on first floor, but grab a table if you can.
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Natalya P.

In town for a conference, read the reviews and stopped in. Love the atmosphere, live music. The drinks are very reasonable and the food is the delicious. The people really showed a Philly girl southern hospitality while enjoying watching my Eagles play. Definitely will be back .
(5)
Emily H.

Great food, prices, and live music. The smoked pulled pork sandwich is to die for. The service left something to be desired though.
(3)
Sab S.

Great place to hang before a concert at the Bridgestone. We were just having snacks and boozing when all of a sudden the band Magic! decided to make a special appearance to sing! So cool!! The Wringley Moulin Brothers or something like that played both nights we visited and they were rocking!!!! The second floor is definitely better than the first floor. The service is so rude though, a waiter got pissed at us the second night for buying a round at the girl/stand that has just beers. He said "I'm waiter make sure you get all your drinks through me" real A-hole. I wanted to say "well if you would have got here fast enough maybe we would have!!!!!" Ugh sloth! The bathrooms are the second floor are DISGUSTING!! It was worse than college. Make sure you use the first floor loo, ladies!!!!!!!!! The food is real cheap and just regular bar food. I liked our chicken fingers and onion rings. The heaters are perfect. Definitely stop by, they have the best spot in all of Nashville!
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Petie D.

Love this place. Lots of tables, so even if it's crowded you have a short wait. Food is exactly what you're looking for whether you're visiting or a Tennessean. Wait staff is very alert, friendly and welcoming and gets it done better than most establishments downtown. Oh and don't forget you can also get take out!!! Grab a table, place your order (Mac is a top notch server!) and enjoy a drink perhaps and some music while your order is being prepared. Very enjoyable, happy to visit several times a month.
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Nicole D.

We went to a bunch of bars on Broadway and this was probably my least favorite one. They had TV's on with all the games, which was nice, but the band was not very good and no one seemed into them. We ended up leaving after just one drink.
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Neema C.

I like the way they set up different bands in separate rooms without making them clash. Our food was good. My husband enjoyed his pull pork nachos. I loved my BBQ ribs very much. It's worth a try. One thing I'm not so happy about this restaurant as well as other nice restaurants downtown is that it's really hard to find a place to park. That's the reason I don't visit this place very often.
(4)
Tracey R.

2 stars because the service sucked! Great place but they need to train the servers. Didn't know the menu and stopped coming to the table after food was served. Great band. Food over priced for the quality.
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Robert A.

Great music location and it's right on the corner. It is multi level with music up and down. We had food and drinks. All of it was reasonably priced and good to the tongue. Downstairs is a bit more intimate as far as being close up to the band. The service was fast and the waitress was nice and cute as well. I will go back before the trip is done.
(4)
Daisy K.

Amazing smoked half chicken and sauces are sweet and spicy with a nice touch of tang! Good prices and plenty of beer.
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Judy V.

When on vacation I don't like to go to the same place twice. But we got an appetizer one day and ate dinner another night. It amazes me how you can cram so many people into one place and still have good service. Food was good and they had entertainment on all 3 floors.
(4)
Susanne H.

We wet here on a Sunday afternoon, it was rainy out and Broadway was pretty quiet. We sat in the back where the band was playing, they were pretty good and they kept us entertained. I got the pulled chicken sandwich and it was very good. I like the fact that it is served without bbq sauce on it (you add your choice when it comes to the table). The food was good, service and location were all great. The reason for the 4 star is because they sell RC cola products, yuck!
(4)
Anthony P.

The food was good. The drinks were good. The music was loud and entertaining. The atmosphere was very loud around 5 p.m. Wasn't expecting that. Fun little place just to chill and have some food. If you sit near the windows you get a good view of Broadway.
(4)
Lonnie S.

Had a delicious pulled pork sandwich and some bud lights. Hit the spot with a good country cover band.
(4)
Sarah S.

My friend and I went to Rippy's while waiting for a bar crawl to begin. We got there before 9 and were somehow able to snag a table. The top level is an amazing - open air bar with seating and an artist almost always playing. The band while we were there were great! They played all covers and the mostly inebriated people would get really into most songs. Cue Wagon Wheel! And yes, the place is full of overserved people but what was interesting to me was it was people of shapes, sizes, sorts and ages - including groups of friends, couples, and families. Rippy's seems to be the place for everyone. Beers are mega expensive. More expensive than other places on Broadway for the same beers. However even with that, I had one of my more enjoyable Broadway experiences here because of the music, open air and actually being able to get a seat for an hour.
(4)
Franklin D.

Total tourist trap.... loved it. Especially since there are places upstairs where you can smoke. How awesome is that? Place was rockin pretty hard when we got there on a Saturday night. Saw a kid jump up on the bar and start dancing.... couple guys popped out of the shadows and whisked him out the back before you could blink. Place didn't skip a beat. Pulled pork in the nachos... awesome. Chx wings "had some stank on em" according to my counterpart from Kentucky. (That means spicy in a good way apparently) Spicy BBQ sauce had nice heat to it as well. So much food I was able to share with the table, still didn't finish everything. Pretty good place to hang out.
(4)
Amy D.

Rippy's is a popular bar that features barbecue. Multiple people gave it glowing recommendations so it was our first stop for food in Nashville. When we arrived we were told to seat ourselves. It took about 10 minutes for a server to greet us. We had read that service can be a little slow here, so as soon as the waitress got to us we placed our orders. I had the pulled pork with coleslaw (can you eat it without coleslaw?). It was good, but I was not super impressed. The bun was large and plain. The pork could have used a bit more seasoning and the bbq sauce was ok. The coleslaw didn't really stand out either. I felt like my meal was ok here and was reasonably priced, but I will probably not be back here. I did have a friend's onion ring though and that was fantastic.
(3)
CJ L.

The best ribs in the USA have to be the dry rub at Cooter Browns in Alabama. We have been searching in Nashville for a contender to the title and found some close seconds at Ripeys in Honky Tonk Row which had delicious beans in addition to great dry rubs. We heard that Jack's BarBQue across the street with the running neon pigs was also a really good place - but they do ribs with sauce, so we went with Ripey's. I really enjoyed it because it fell of the bone and was a dry rub. They have two kinds of sauce you can add it you must. The spicy one was very good and the cornmeal pancakes make an excellent way to calm down the spice heat between bites.
(4)
Peter G.

The entire experience was horrible. The waitress first reprimanded us for not seeing the hostess. We were then given paper menus that listed some of their overpriced items twice. The waitress was incomprehensible, and also did not understand anything we had to say to her. Finally, we ordered the ribs with baked beans and corn cakes. The waitress came back TWO minutes later with a luke warm half rack of ribs and some unidentifiable piece of clobbered together corn meal. When I tried the first piece of the ribs, I thought I was going to pass out from the stink that spread throughout my olfactory system. The swinish, rotten taste was revolting enough for me to stop eating the ribs after a minute. I really think that the ribs were just microwaved and sat around there for a while prior. Even the corn cakes were just put in the microwave, and the little butter pack tasted rancid and came half melted. I wouldn't be surprised if the dim witted waitress put the butter pack into the microwave as well, with the wrapping around it. We managed to return the ribs and left the place without giving them a cent of our money. If you want good BBQ along Broadway, go to Jacks instead as Rippy's is going to try to quite literally rip you off with a toxic slush of food items.
(1)
Aileen F.

This was probably my favorite place on Broadway and it would have gotten 5 stars if the service was a little better. The music was awesome, the food tasted good, and no cover is always nice!! The waitress was kind of all over the place and didn't seem to know what was going on, plus she took most of our food away from us without asking before we had finished it. She wasn't rude, just seemed very new to being a server. I made sure to thank my friend who recommended the place to us!
(4)
Kevin R.

Mediocre bar-b-que. We tried the ribs, the pulled pork, the catfish, and 4 different sides between us all. They were all average, and nothing really stood out. The service was good, and the location is great, but that is really the best attributes of this establishment.
(2)
Angie M.

To be honest, I ended up here because Jack's was way too busy one night, but I was very happy with Rippy's even though it was my second choice! I had the pulled pork sandwich and it reminded me more like a Hawaiian style pulled pork (kalua), but was still very tasty. The corn cakes side are sooooo yummy; I could've had an entire meal of just those. Also tried their pecan pie; pretty decent and came warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The atmosphere is great; lots of space, so if you want to listen to the band, go into that room, but if you want to watch the Titans or Vanderbilt game, go into another room! Big windows and patio seating allows for lots of people watching. Beers are cheap and service was excellent. Another awesome place along Broadway, will definitely go again when I'm back in Nashville.
(4)
Charles D.

I had dinner here before going to the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman. I was staying at the Hilton and just wanted a place nearby for dinner. This was the first place I went into. This place was fine, but nothing overly special. Nothing to blow my socks off, but I would go back again. It's got a good ambiance, decent food, and good music. I had the Chips w/Queso Dip for an appetizer and the Pulled Pork Plate. It was all good. The staff was friendly and helpful. They even have a Restroom Attendant. The live band this evening was a Singer and his buddy on guitar. They were pretty good. A good mix of new and old Country. The speakers were up a bit loud, but not bad. All in all, a good place for food and a bite to eat.
(3)
Bennie R.

It's one of the many in the line of honky tonks in the area. Didn't try the food, we weren't hungry. The father and son band was nice, not as loud as the other bars so we were able to enjoy and not scream across the table. The band interacted with the audience well. The songs were all current and recongnizable. They have a broad selection of music. 6 yr old boy from the audience was so taken by the music, he got up and lined dance with his sister.
(3)
Luna J.

Not too impress!!! great bar atmosphere but not so much for food! I only tried to ribs and the brisket and there were okay... a little dry but the sauce helped!
(3)
John O.

Great- balcony overlooking Broad Good- close to the Preds game, cold beer, BBQ chicken, OK- ribs, wings Bad- mushy pulled pork, cheesy acoustic cover guys
(3)
Rosemary M.

Were in downtown Nashville for the night so we decided to try bbq. The place across the street which smelled better had just closed (6pm on Sunday) so we decided to try Rippy's. They are located between 2 venues both of which were having events so I'm not sure what their menu looks like. They have a special event menu that runs 2hrs before and event until the event starts. This menu includes all the standards...bbq pork, salads, ribs & sandwiches. I had the pulled pork dinner ($12) & my boyfriend had a full slab of ribs ($23). We both were very happy with our meals. I'm glad I read the tip another poster made about the bbq sauce because it did have some heat to it and I was glad I didn't drench my pork in it before I tried it. The food was good and the atmosphere was fun. There is a deck upstairs with outdoor tables that overlook the main street and venue & live music downstairs. We'll probably come back next time we're in town and try the full menu. Yum! Oh... portions were huge!
(3)
Trey N.

Great location downtown next to everything. Quick service, great food!!!
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logan j.

Every time I'm in Nashville I make a point to eat here. Their homemade BBQ sauce is my favorite without question! Here is a little secret the spicy one is the only sauce... The smokey sauce can be found as a name brand in any grocery store. I wouldn't recommend the smokey sauce to anyone but if you like a little spice to your BBQ their sauce will blow you away!
(4)
Maria M.

Great fried pickles!!!!
(3)
Joseph L.

So my daughter and I stopped in after an event and Bridgestone arena. They were very busy, but we did not have to wait long for a table. I can not say how the food was because after the waitress attended two tables twice and we still didn't have a drink after 10 minutes of sitting there we walked out and went to Panera Bread instead where we received instant service. I guess they didn't think I would be a good tipper which in fact is not correct, I will tip 20% if they earned it. We are local residents and will not attempt to eat at this place again. If I had the option I would not even give it one star above.
(1)
Ann P.

Good service, sit upstairs and take in the sights. Food was just ok, thought Jack's across the street was better.
(3)
Leesa W.

Rippy's may be popular but we just walked out due to crappy service from the staff. It's 4th of July and it's a "seat yourself" type of deal. Well you'd make more money by having a hostess to seat and tell people the wait time when they can't find an open seat. I ordered just a coke and it was bottom of the barrel just carbonation. The heavy blonde bar tender has NO manners or people skills. She should work at the DMV with that shitty attitude. Worst visit on a vacation ever.
(1)
Elizabeth M.

Great live music on the roof- just had a few drinks. Great people watching. Lol love music was awesome expect I wish they wouldn't have kept letting the drunk girl on stage- just got a little trashy. Other than that it was great!
(3)
Scott B.

I can only really review their service since we just stopped in for a few drinks. The service and live music was amazing!
(5)
Jack B.

For being Nashville for the first time I thought I would have some good BBQ I've hade better in Detroit. Gave you 2 sauces and they were both ok and did not see much of a difference other than one was a little more spicy. The ribs wee good with the dry rub but the pulls chicken was dry. The slaw was bland but the beans were good and only if you like spicy. I figure this is the type of food you get in a tourist town. I guess you have to go off the beaten path to find the good stuff. The one thing I did find disgusting and it wasn't the restaurant it was that whole area it smelled look old stale beer and cigarets not vert appetizing.
(3)
Andrea N.

The bands were great; talented and not an ounce of auto tune! Ribs were good. Baked beans were good. Potato salad could have used some paprika. Pickles would have been a nice touch, too. We got our food in under two full songs- super quick!
(3)
Peter D.

Great beer selection, delicious pulled pork...although they are know for the full rack of ribs. Visit the second floor open bar when the weather is nice for a good people warch in experience backed by a vibrant, live band...so pick a table by the street!
(4)
Becca W.

I had the pulled pork sandwich, its was good but not the most amazing that I've had here in Nashville. The curly fries were really good . My friend had the ribs and I tried some of hers. They were literally falling off the bone. They had a good smokey flavor to them but the bbq sauces werent my favorite. Its a pretty good place to hand out and the bands they had that night were actually good.
(3)
Megan G.

The best pulled pork sandwich ever. I LOVE this place! While it admittedly is a bit tourist-y, the food here is some of the best you can get in the area. In particular... the pulled pork sandwich. Top it with their spicy BBQ sauce and you are in pulled pork heaven. They frequently have live musicians who (like most in Nashville) are truly talented. The location as well cannot be beat, and is walking distance everything you would want access to!
(5)
SJ L.

I had the pork salad, the pork was good the salad was ordinary and the waiter jokes were rude
(2)
Joe A.

For a bar in Nashville, it's nothing too special. A decent bite of ribs, an okay beer selection, and mildly helpful service. The band was just a couple dudes covering random country songs. All-in-all, there are better places for food, service, drinks, and entertainment in every direction.
(2)
Jeremy W.

Decent place for lunch. Had the pulled pork sandwich which need quite a few squirts of their bbq sauce for flavor. Their potato salad was really tasty though. A good spot to drink with friends because it's attached to an adjacent bar which provides more socialization.
(3)
Linnea T.

This is neat little music/restaurant venue, right on the main Broadway drag in downtown Nashville. The place has two levels (the upstairs being open-air, and the downstairs being indoors but well-lit by the numerous windows) and live music constantly performing on both levels. We sat upstairs and nearly sweated our butts off in the humidity (no fans were running), but the musical entertainment was good enough to distract us from the ever-growing pool of sweat running off of our bodies and onto our chairs. The iced tea was brewed fresh and the pulled pork sandwich was tasty; nothing special, but the BBQ sauces on the table let you customize the sandwich to your preferred flavor. Our server was also very good about checking in with everyone and getting stuff to tables quickly, even though they were busy. This place is a dive and a little sticky from numerous nights of partying tourists, but I would recommend it on the basis of a no-frills meal with great live music!
(4)
Drew C.

Three levels, multiple rooms most with love bands. Definitely a cool summer place to hang. Food was pretty good 4/5. Gratuity was added on 6 people, not reflected on the check, strange... Service poor. Pretty standard any city main drag restaurant, hit or miss
(3)
Jessica B.

Sat here for about ten minutes after the George Jones tribute concert, no server, no staff at all seemed present, so we left. What a waste.
(1)
J S.

Went in while band was setting up. Bought beer from bartender, who was pretty high on herself. Found a small table and waiter with curly hair and pony tail asked us to make order. We told him we just bought from bar. He asked us if we were ordering food. We told him we weren't sure. He rudely told us the table was his to serve people making orders. We left.
(2)
Amy L.

We stopped in during a weekend trip to Nashville and loved this place. The service was great and food was delicious.
(4)
Joey A.

I work for a country singer from California named Eileen Carey, she was one of the acts on the many stages at Rippy's the night they sent everyone to the garage during the Tornado warning sirens and hard rain that hit Nashville. We were there in the middle of the Country Radio Seminar taking place all week at the old convention center. I know a tornado is no joke, but what a great bunch of people were at Rippy's that night, cause everyone stayed in good humor and concern for each other! I think the ambience and warmth of a place makes my food taste better. We were in Nashville for 5 days and ate at Rippy's 4 times! Yeah, we appreciated the opportunity to play the place, but we liked the food. Simple as that. And that house band that played our side-room after everyone returned that stormy night was damn good! I know the food is the thing therel, and John and Eileen both availed themselves of the menu specialties, my troubled stomach found three Jr. Cheeseburgers and the fries, all I really ate on my visit to Music City! Should have brought one on the plane back to Los Angeles. Thanks Jim! joey alkes
(5)
Craig B.

Slow service but the ribs are awesome! the music and atmosphere are what you would picture Nashville to be. Combine the two BBQ sauces for perfection.
(3)
Crystle C.

Super fast service, perfect pricing, and really good food. The ribs were pretty damn good and I could roll around in their delicious onion rings forever. This place isn't the best BBQ joint I've ever been too but if you find yourself on the strip, it's definitely worth a peek!
(4)
Toby H.

Manager is a complete jerk! Never ever will I or my friends step foot in that place! We order drinks at a table in the bar area. Was told we had to order food. We drank our drinks and decided to order some food. The manager came back and said we couldn't order food... That we missed our chance and to leave! We did and will never be back! We all live in Nashville. I hope he doesn't treat our tourist that way.... What a jerk!
(1)
K P.

Great food. I suggest the ribs. (You will not be disappointed) service was l was amazing. A+
(5)
Lady W.

My husband and sister and I came here on Monday based on the big crowd upstairs. The waitress was kind but inexperienced. The food selections seemed okay. My husband ordered the pork loin melt and my sister and I had pulled pork on corn cakes. My husband and I shared some fried pickles and I had a few of his onion rings. The food was average, not horrible, but underwhelming. I only ate about a third of my meal and took the rest to go--but never ate the leftovers because.... Within two hours my husband and I were both violently sick with food poisoning. We were up all night with cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. This is the worst food poisoning I've ever had. I called the restaurant and asked to speak to the manager but when the girl asked why, and I told her it was regarding food poisoning she told me the manager was in a meeting. At 12? In the middle of the lunch hour? Not likely. They obviously don't care if the poison their customers.
(1)
Sarah S.

Four stars for the second floor, open air space. I'm glad that the bottom level was all full, because it was definitely better to be upstairs with the freeze, over looking Broadway street, and there is still live music. I can't comment on the food because all I got was a corndog and fries, but it seems like pretty typical stuff.
(4)
Kim A.

We ended up here because the live music was great and there wasn't a wait for a table. Our waiter was friendly and took our order fairly quickly but then drinks took awhile- we had to ask for water 3 times. I ordered chips and queso/salsa for an app- never came. Food came out in pieces and the pulled pork and fries were cold- still no chips/salsa. We complained to the waiter who said sorry nothing I can do. We found a manager who said he'd only charge us half. Finally, after all the other food was out- here came the chips and salsa. Music was good- that's it.
(1)
Jordy S.

The food here is really good. Three of us shared the appetizer platter and fried pickles and we were all happy. It seems like they have musical acts lined up all day, one after the other. It's pretty loud, so don't expect to talk too much. Our waiter was super friendly and fast, despite it seeming pretty busy. My one main complaint will be the seating. There is no hostess to seat people so we ended up aimlessly walking around in circles until we finally sat with two random people in hopes they'd leave soon. For such a busy area they really need to seat people at least for certain areas.
(3)
Mudbank U.

Good ribs - especially for being on Broadway where . Had a really good band with a surprising mix of people and ages. I was there at 9pm on a thursday night and the drunks were out, but hey its a honky tonk right?
(3)
Alyssa A.

Your security wouldn't allow us to get our ID back even after a cop came back. The man who took the ID disappeared and we could not meet a manager. Very unprofessional and illegal. Ruined our weekend because our friend couldn't go out.
(1)
Kimberly M.

Mr. Rippy and Mr. Goldberg, you own many lucrative establishments in Nashville. You have the money. Fix your female bathroom. It's been broken for months.
(2)
Angel P.

Good for a quick bite. I split a pulled pork sandwich and onion rings with a friend. They were good and just enough food before the evening festivities. My friends got ribs. They were dry but again way better than I expected for bar food. And there were a lot of ribs to share!
(4)
john l.

This has decent music. I didn't try the food.
(3)
Amy S.

Okay, this place is HUGE. It's the first place we went to when I visited Nashville, and oh man, it was FUN! There's THREE different bands playing at once, and everyone is just truly enjoying themselves. It's so loud so you have to shout, but it's fun. Lots of drinking and dancing and singing going on. My friend and I were starving so we got the pulled pork. YUM! I'm glad I got to try some good bbq while I was in Nashville. If there is better bbq I"ll be sure to keep it in mind for next time.
(4)
Nick O.

This place is pricier than others on the strip but you go here for the eye candy. Upstairs has open balconies that look down the strip so it has a very outdoor feel. It's slammed on weekends, I had lunch here, BBQ and it was OK but nothing at all special. The staff seem to be hit and miss, they're not big on serving overseas guests as they don't tip the 20% that Americans usually do, I know as I'm british and she had an attitude when she heard my accent but I showed here my Cali driving license and she warmed up. If you come to Nashville you have to stop in and make for the upper levels for a few drinks, you won't be disappointed on the view and the hang. There's better food around if you want it. The bands as all on the strip is also hit and miss, you get who's out on the night but then walk around and see who's on. Lots of kids, cougars and trendy dudes you'll have fun here. It is what it is, but it's 3 stars at best.
(3)
Jason F.

My girlfriend and I were only in Nashville for a couple of hours, with it being a lunch stop on our cross country road we couldn't stay too long. Being from Massachusetts we don't have many good BBQ places to choose from. After getting to Nashville we decided to check Rippys out. From the outside it looked and sounded like they had a nice vibrant yet relaxing atmosphere. As we walked in we were greeted very nicely and were told we could sit wherever we liked. Immediately after we sat down the waitress came to our table to take our drink order. Following that we order food. My girlfriend order the pulled chicken sandwich and I ordered the pulled pork platter. The chick was perfectly smoky and tender and the pork was also perfectly smoky. Rippys does not add too much BBQ sauce to the dishes, instead they give you two options of sauce in the table, spicy and mild, both are absolutely amazing!!!!!!! Even if you decided not to eat here the atmosphere was amazing, where else can you go at any time of the day and be serenaded by music. Being a country music fan this was the best choice we could have made for a lunch stop on the trip. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!!!
(5)
Nicole M.

Super fast, excellent service. Delicious pulled pork. A great spot in Nashville
(5)
Erin G.

Burger was excellent and the bbq sauce is to die for! The drinks are great and the service was amazing. Great place for lunch!
(4)
BjÃ¸rn L.

Food came in 5 minutes. Very dry ribs, not good at all. Even messeg up the fries and onion rings. Waitress did not really care and was just stressed. Stay away.
(1)
Sarah M.

They didn't know which food was ours. How hard is that? We're not going anywhere but they still couldn't get it right.
(2)
R L.

As I type this I am actually across the street at Baileys enjoying great service and food. I had to walk out of rippy's because the service sucked so bad. We waited at a table 15 minutes before it was cleared from the last guest and when it final was, they didn't wiped it down. Just left all the scraps from the last group. So the waiter returned 10 minutes later to take our drink order. 10 more minutes to get said drink (1 beer 1 water). 10 minutes later to finally ask if we wanted to order. We told him no paid for the over priced beer and walked out.
(1)
Sapphi W.

Guess I shouldn't have expected much of a place in the middle of tourist country. Picked this place because the second floor open-air seats looked pretty sweet and there was a live band. When we got up there it was full so we had to sit in the dark inside portion of second floor. We couldn't hear the live show at all as it was drowned out by the bar ruckus. The food was pretty terrible, potato salad taste like it came out of a grocery store and portions were tiny. The only saving grace was the beer which was decent.
(2)
Josh B.

Mediocre BBQ but atmosphere was really great. Loved upstairs and really great cover band. Exactly what you would expect from a place named Rippy's on Broadway.
(3)
Harold C.

My friend plays this cruel trick on us by ordering us a round of Bud Light Limes. We were served quickly (these chicks open bottles lightning fast) and they were ice cold. So... I guess... I can't really complain... ?
(5)
Ariel Z.

Not sure if this is the best BBQ in town, but a very popular place nonetheless. We were there during the weekend of a football game (tons of blue KU fans that night!). One of the spiked lemonade drinks (I forget which one) was awesome. Got the pulled pork, which was rather dry and lacked enough flavor/sauce.
(2)
Janet W.

Out on the town we stopped in because we heard the rooftop band. We decided to eat dinner, I got the pulled pork sandwich with Onion Rings it was good but could of been a little heartier, but being downtown on Broadway everything is smaller. The husband got the pulled chicken sandwich with baked beans and he absolutely loved it. But then again could of been heartier. But overall service and food was good and the band was just average compared to come we had seen earlier.
(4)
Grover C.

Rippy's has potential to be a great bar. It's not. $4.75 for domestics make it one of the most expensive on the strip. The cost of food is nowhere near reasonable. For 10 bucks I got wings. The wings had no meat and them and were mostly batter. When I say no meant on them, I mean I saw mostly bone on the drumsticks. When I asked the server about it, she took care of it right? NO. Instead, she went ahead an added gratuity to our table of 5! Food is bad. Won't be back. Sorry to say as a Nashville native.
(2)
Kirsten P.

The food was great and perfect to start a night out drinking. But the service was fine until we got the check. Then the server made a big deal that they "never split the checks" and had "done us a favor" by doing so. They never mentioned that our "large party" of 8 was going to have added gratuity and the checks shouldn't be split. There were mistakes on all of the checks and no had the right total to pay. Probably won't come with more than 2-3 people again.
(2)
Mike B.

Came in for lunch and stuck around for a good while. The food is pretty good and staff is fun. We hit over 15 bars over the weekend and best bartender hands down in downtown Nashville is Annalise W. Personality thru the roof and so much fun not to mention easy on the eyes. We will return!
(5)
Jenna L.

For live music and a good time I give this place 5 stars. I did not eat here and the food looked like you should expect at a pub serving BBQ. This place is all about the constant live music and entertainment and great staff. The staff hustles around in the hot sun as you kick your feet up and listen from a roof top deck to some amazing performers play Kid Rock-Miranda Lambert, I am not a country lover, but I loved me some Rippy's- the place to go in dt Nash!
(5)
Brandy W.

Music: nothing to write home about. But we were there on a Tuesday night... so... that doesn't seem to be the happening time anyway. Despite Legends across the street being jam-packed. The guys didn't appear to know much music people were requesting and just played what they wanted anyway. Food: I can't speak too well because I don't eat meat, but my grilled cheese was the standard, crappy, plastic-peelie cheese and my french fries were out of a bag. Sonic is better. The guys did have BBQ pulled pork or whatever and said it was fine, but not amazing. The two BBQ sauces were just okay as well. Bottled $1 sauce is equivalent, IMO. Service was good and people were overall nice. No smoking inside and that was a nice touch, especially since my son was with us.
(3)
Chad W.

First Time in Nashville and am not a huge country fan. Was there for a conference and ended up staying there till closing every night. Was one of the funnest times I've ever had. Great entertainment and drinks were reasonable .
(5)
A C.

Meandered in here last Saturday around 3 pm-ish as the more popular bbq joint across the street had a line out the door and down the street. (That one served smoked beef brisket, this place didn't.) Rippys is self-seating so I found an open stool at a long shared island bar. The bartender, "Tee" (a petite, super cutie-patootie) came out promptly and got my drink order going. Since there was no beef brisket available, I went with a pulled chicken sandwich and potato salad. It came out warm but with no sauce of any kind as you are supposed to add it from the bottles at your table. After liberally dousing it in Mild, it was fine. Tee was slammed and took a few tries to get me my check at the end of the meal, but I didn't hold it against her as the place was busy. As far as bbq goes, it was pretty average so I can understand why this place didn't have a line out the door. I think 3 stars just about nails it.
(3)
Amanda K.

Didn't eat food, so my stars are for the music and atmosphere! Stopped in Rippy's while exploring Nashville and was impressed by the live music. There were 3 stages to chose from; the one we watched was the downstairs main stage. The music group consisted of a younger guy and gal and an older drummer. The girl was un-frickin-believable at the fiddle. I had never heard a fiddle live but can't wait until I hear another one...simply amazing! Also, decent prices on beer and there is no cover charge or anything, which is always a plus!
(5)
Laura S.

Fun atmosphere. Live music on a Friday afternoon doing mostly covers. Nice to sit on the open air second floor and enjoy a beer and love music. Service slow- hard to get refill on beer. Didn't have any food but looked like mediocre bar food. A fun first afternoon in Nashville!
(4)
Sal P.

So after trying about 7 bars we stumbled on to Rippy's. This was the best bar in the downtown area. The staff was friendly and the drinks were poured generously. We ordered a sausage and cheese platter to start and then the drinking began. The platter was generous and delicious. We went here 3 of our 6 nights in Nashville. They had a band that was incredible. Jacqueline is the only person we know by name so just ask if she's performing. If she is, whoever she's with is great. You can request songs for a buck! Cheaper than a juke box. They have an upstairs area as well. It gets packed upstairs so get there early. We spent about 16 hours over 3 nights here and will gladly do it again on our next trip. The bouncers are low key and friendly, the servers are fast and efficient. All in all the best bar in Nashville from our experience.
(5)
Michael B.

Went there after it being recommended by several out of town visitors. It was great, split the sampler platter with a buddy I was down with. It's multi-storied much like the rest of the town. Service: Melody our server was great, attentive and friendly to my very annoying group. Food: OHHHH HELL YEAH! All of it, delicious. Sampler came with some rib, onion rings, kielbasa thingies, and a bunch of other stuff. It was all delicious. I'll be going back if I'm ever in town again. Restrooms were nice and clean too, which is rare for a bar on a strip. Enjoy!
(5)
Randy P.

Was told to sit wherever, which is fine by me, but then had no one come serve us for 15 minutes. Disappointed, went to talk with someone at the front counter, and was rudely told the issue "was not our problem" by staffing.
(1)
Shawn S.

Rippy's 1st floor bar doesn't stand out...the band was so-so at happy hour. The food was good - I had the half chicken which was made even better with the hot BBQ sauce, but I didn't think the pulled chicken was anything to write home about....the prices were at or below average of other restaurants on Broadway. It does have a great location next to Bridgestone, and I was quite surprised that we could get a table at 6PM on a Saturday concert night. But maybe that's because there are better options for a pre concert concert.
(3)
Jay G.

Great place to eat and drink before sporting events. It's a little loud, true sports bar, but the people are great.
(4)
Erik Y.

Our favorite spot in Nashville for live music and drinks. Have never eaten here, but always stop in for a couple hours to listen to music!
(4)
Lynda G.

Food was pub fare, and as to be expected it was okay. The upstairs has an awesome atmosphere and there was a live concert going on so it was basically like being outside being able to listen to it. You felt like you were outside with all the openness of the bar. The bartenders were all very nice and friendly and talked with us. Everyone at the bar sitting near us were all out of town too and they were friendly as well. Kind of expensive, as to be expected since it was on Broadway. Overall, great experience and friendly, quick service.
(4)
Eric W.

I was in town again and brought a group of 4 here. Not bad. Yazoo beers available, and a small selection on tap. Had the ribs and fries with cole slaw. All decent. 2 of our party didn' t think the ribs were that good. Not bad, just ok good. You could do a lot worse for barbecue.
(3)
Bridgitte C.

The bbq was great...the prices were a little higher than expected for a place that uses plastic silverware. Overall it was a nice experience being able to sit on the rooftop and look out at the city while enjoying live entertainment and food.
(4)
Kara N.

I have been to Nashville twice and both times I have been so excited to eat at Rippy's. Not only is their BBQ sauce the perfect combination of tangy and spicy, and the pulled pork moist and plentiful, but the music and atmosphere of the three story establishment makes it a start to a great night. The food may take a bit longer to get to the table because of the popularity, but it is well worth the wait (30-45 minutes). Also, the fried pickles are a great appetizer. Prices are fair (8 dollars for a sandwich and fries).
(5)
Shannon D.

Service was great. However, I Got food poisoning from the pulled pork sandwich on 1.25. Not cool.
(1)
Himena H.

This was hands-down the worst customer service I have received. The wait staff was extremely rude and slow. They did not come to take a drink order for more than 30 minutes. We did not have the opportunity to order food for 60 minutes. And this was a Tuesday night. When trying to get the attention of a different server we were blown off. We asked to speak with the manager regarding our poor experience, who obliged and was helpful. The band and atmosphere were fun. The food was good. Maybe go somewhere else if you want better service.
(1)
Jennifer V.

I got the chicken fingers. They were ok the batter was pretty heavy. It was a Friday afternoon and medium busy and the service was horrible. The bartender working had no personality nor seemed interested in working.
(2)
Sean B.

Great atmosphere. Bloody's blow. Stick with Bud Light if you are a professional. Good live music. Upstairs too crowded to participate. Their loss.
(4)
Susannah B.

Went here for a private party. Extremely packed. I'm only reviewing on everything but the food because I didn't eat although the nacho plate looked delicious. It was packed so I stood over by two waitresses who were complaining and cursing across the room at each other. So unprofessional, I was surprised the owner let it slide multiple times. Although he looks extremely young and not really sure what he's doing. The staff are all pretty rude. I wouldn't come back.
(1)
Heather J.

Rippy's was really fun. They had a great band playing and the drinks were not only cheap, but also good. The bartenders are friendly and so is the crowd. I didn't try the food, so I can't comment on that, but I'd recommend Rippy's for a fun night out.
(4)
Evaristo M.

Visted on 10/16/14 Paul Mccartneys was in town. It was supper busy. We missed our back to hotel. Another one wasn't going to be there for an hour so we chalked to Rippys. It was busy and crowded. Hard to walk. Made our way upstairs. Once we got there a group left and we sat down by the bar. The bartender made eye contact with me and took my order. She made her way around. I thought she forgot about me but she told me she didn't. Watching her work was amazing. She kept scanning the bar. Opening 6 beers at once in a matter of seconds. always making sure drinks were refilled. She never once took a break. In the hour we were there. I'd come back and try the food.
(4)
Dan C.

Fun bar and good live music. Wouldn't go here to eat- but if you want to grab some drinks in a cool Nashville atmosphere - go for it.
(4)
Joe M.

Good ribbs and great music. Had a good time while having a good meal. This place is right int he mix of all the other places in downtown Nashville. They had two guys on stage playing. Made the meal go by fast. I had the ribbs and liked them. I have had better, but they were good. Visited November 2011
(3)
Joseph L.

Ok, new rule at Rippy's. You must sit at your table and not go to the bar to order a beer no matter how bad the service is. You need to wait patiently at your table. Waiter chewed me out for getting drinks at the bar when he wasn't around. They even called the manager and bouncer over when I told them they had to be kidding. I am a local resident so I wasn't intimidated based on past trips to this bar. So, no issue here, I will drink at the new Acme bar at the end of the strip. Left without incident but will never go back again.
(1)
Kori E.

We came for lunch and stayed a few hours listening to the awesome band on stage! The food is nothing impressive, I wouldn't recommend it; however, the music and atmosphere are awesome! Our waiter, Brian, was amazing and took great care of us! Everyone is so nice in Nashville!!
(5)
James T.

Place was dead on the first floor late last Sunday evening, however that gave us the opportunity to learn about some of the places to catch while in town. Bartender was super knowledgable and engaging. Just what we needed at the time. Will likely give it another chance at a later time.
(4)
Wilbur C.

Absolutely the best ribs I've had here. Great smoke flavor and comedy just right. BBQ beans were great as well.
(5)
Russty N.

Good ribs. Good music depending on the band. Band members can be a little pushy for tips. Wait staff fast and efficient. Upstairs seems to be louder than downstairs. A fun atmosphere!
(3)
Sdfsdf D.

As I walked into Rippy's, the bouncer asked me if my breasts were real and actually reached out and touched them. I immediately asked to talk to the manager of Rippy's, as this is a completely inappropriate way to treat a customer. I assumed he would be immediately disciplined, as an employee who sexually harasses customers would probably be considered a legal liability by most sane humans. I calmly explained the situation to the general manager and recreated what he did to me, poking her chest in the same matter in which he touched me so that she understood the complete inappropriateness of the situation. She immediately exploded, yelling at me, calling me aggressive and attempting to deflect blame from the bouncer and on to me. I wasn't even raising my voice as I spoke to her. She made no effort whatsoever to apologize for the fact that I was sexually harassed. She did not ask the bouncer to apologize. She did not suggest that any action would be taken against the bouncer. This went beyond the realm of bad experience; I am honestly horrified that there are establishments in this world where this wouldn't result in an immediate termination of employment. My email to the owner of Rippy's outlining the situation also was not returned.
(1)
John A.

Walking in and wanting to listen to the entertainment while approached by a server stating you cannot sit at the tables unless you order a entrÃ©e per person. Mind you this establishment is not at capacity, in fact vacancy outweighed capacity. As a business you have a few objectives however a primary one of creating value through revenue and more so, gross profit and margins. Liquor and beer have greater margins than food meaning costs associated with service and materials are inclusive. Makes no business sense to push patrons out the door due to semantics. Most of all, I feel sorry for the entertainers making a living having to reside in a poor environment with a great propensity of potential customer and tippers walking out the door. Suggestion - communicate mission statement as well as enlighten those servers that have a poor attitude as well as a selfish mentality. The only reason that any of us have a job or a career is that there is some service rendered and or a good received by a business and only viable if margins are reached. Good luck Rippy's. Straighten out service to drive foot traffic and a loyal customer base...one time tourists will not promote longevity.
(2)
Mike R.

Food was cold when it got to me. Didnt get utensils until 5 minutes after got our food and it plain just didnt tasts that good. Poor service AND food...
(2)
Lex M.

This place is uncomfortably packed! 2 stars for the patio and one star for the very nice bartender. I would recommend this place as a tourist trap only :-/
(3)
Kim C.

Stopped in here for lunch. So many choices downtown. We were happy with our choice. Of course there is live music in all the downtown eateries. We shared a sampler plate of ribs and pulled pork. Both were yummy. Our server was very friendly and helpful when we asked for directions.
(4)
Chelsea C.

I LOVED this bar!! This was my last stop on my nightlife tour of Nashville, and I'm so glad we stopped in. There were 3 different live country bands playing in different sections of the bar that were all amazing. The drinks were reasonably priced, I had the Yazoo Heif because when in Nashville you should probably try a Nashville brew. One of the things I really loved about this bar was the diverse crowd of people here. There was the newly 21 crowd, couples of all ages, bros in their 50s, I could go on and on, but this place basically covered all demographics. And the best part was, everyone was having an amazing time! I would go here again in a heartbeat, and I kinda wish we had something like this in Boston.
(5)
Lauren M.

My husband and I stopped here late after a long drive into Nashville, and it was a great way to kick off our trip. There was good live music (as in most places surrounding Rippy's) and the service was super attentive for a bar setting. We ordered the rib dinner and really enjoyed it. Oddly enough, the baked beans were very good - worth a stop if you are looking to sit back and relax.
(4)
Bob N.

Came here with a group of 12 on a Monday night. We were seated right away upstairs, which is an open-air area (with a roof). The waitress looked kind of pissed off...or at least she was never very enthusiastic. She did her job though. The barbecue was just OK. I had a plate of pulled pork (not on a bun). It was so-so. The fries were not that good. The beans were excellent. I should have ordered only beans. Despite the food, it was a pleasant enough place. No music upstairs, but the area where the band was playing downstairs looked nice.
(3)
M Q.

We were in Nashville for 4 days and had the best service ever on Sunday, July 20th thanks to Jonathan on the upper floor!! He was working the whole floor and getting great comments from all the tables around us!!! We spent lots of money on drinks and food while listening to some great music all week but by far he was "stellar" in service!! Great to have him on your team!!
(5)
Shelli R.

Food was AMAZING. The pulled pork was so good especially with the sweet BBQ sauce. It melted in my mouth! The service however was AWFUL. The guy was rushing around so much he forgot his customer service skills at home (especially friendliness). The way he asked our table if we were ready to order was "ready? Lets go." I felt like I was inconveniencing him. I always tip 20% but he got what he earned.
(3)
Mark T.

Ribs - good rub but ribs are dry as hell. Pulled park dry as well. Cole slaw wasn't good . Beans are good. I would never eat there again. 36 bucks for crappy bbq
(1)
Frank R.

Place got crowded real fast. Ordered a few angry orchards and just enjoyed people watching. First time in Nashville figured I should eat something BBQ considering every restaurant was that type of food. Pulled chicken had great flavor, potato salad was tasty seemed yellow mustard based, which I don't mind. Live Music can be heard from every bar, not a fan but it all sounds the same to me. If your into this scene this is heaven.
(3)
Michael H.

Stopped by after the Titans game. Fantastic atmosphere on the second floor. Open air seating. Bathroom was shit, but that's to be expected after game day. Pulled pork sandwich was solid. Music was fine, covers of Garth Brooks, etc. Compared to Honky Tonk's, I think Rippy's is the winner.
(4)
Mary Beth A.

Stopped in at Rippy's with 6 friends mid-evening for some grub. The food wasn't the best I have ever had, but it was reasonably priced, pretty tasty, and convenient. I got the feeling that most people who were eating at Rippy's were there because it was in the middle of the bar scene and it was easy - not because the food was 5-star. We were promptly seated and brought drinks. Our orders were taken quickly, and the food probably took 20 minutes or so to come out - not bad when you have a large group, there is loud live music being played, and the place is packed. The chicken fingers could have been skipped, and the cheese fries could have used about 10 times more cheese to actually be classified as cheese fries. But the pork loin melt with cheese on texas toast was A-OK in my book. We added some barbecue sauce and it was the tastiest thing I tried at Rippy's. The beans were extra flavorful, with some southern seasonings and a spicy kick to them. For two meals, an appetizer, and two beers, we spent around $35 - not too shabby! If I were actually going to plan a nice meal in Nashville, I would NOT go anywhere near Rippy's. But, if I was out at the bars and needed some quick grub at a place where I could continue to listen to music and have a beer - this would be the place to do it.
(3)
Marc W.

Good music and the pulled pork was excellent. The fries were a little weak. Overall good choice
(4)
Russell B.

Solid BBQ fare. Lot of room upstairs, open area overlooking broadway which is open seating No draft beers .
(4)
Erik A.

We had a late dinner after the game here because we saw a number of people eating. I had a lunch here a few months before and the sandwich was fine. When I dove a little deeper into the menu I will say I was disappointed. There were six of us eating that evening and nobody was thrilled with their meal. With that said it's a good place for music and a few drinks but I would eat somewhere else before entering!
(2)
Lorraine N.

i enjoy going into rippy's when visit downtown broadway.....sitting at the bar is the best place---or if it is a cool evening sit upstairs and get an amazing view....I hapen to like bar-b-que and am really fond of the corncake you can request it served on....the musical acts are always very good here also......yeeehaww..
(4)
Linda A.

Hit or Miss. We've had awesome, moan-inducing ribs here and we've had dried up, tasteless ribs here. Unfortunately, some of the dried-up, tasteless meals have been when we've taken friends there telling them how much they'd love it. If you hit a bad day, try again. It's nice that you can hear good music and usually get a seat. The restrooms are clean too, a plus on Broadway.
(3)
Andy J.

If you are in Nashville, you gotta go to Broadway. If you go to Broadway, you gotta go to Rippys! It's really as simple as that. Rippy's is the one bar where there's something for everyone. Live music downstairs (often with bar-hopping country-girl singers!), a classic bar, and a great upstairs balcony to enjoy warm weather while taking in the sights and sounds of broadway. You won't want to stay here all night, but it's a great place to either start-off or wrap-up your night out downtown...
(4)
Janette C.

Live music. Good bar food. And one of the quieter bars on the strip since its at the beginning away from 2nd ave. I personally like it just for that reason. Less tourists. Easier to sit and enjoy the music at a quiet corner table :)
(5)
Robert S.

Music with food. This was the reason for coming here instead of Jacks. Roberts Western World was so packed there were no seats available, so Rippy's here we came. All of the lower Broad bars seem to change bands around the same time, and they were also changing bands when we got there. This was OK as it allowed me and my buddy to watch the Alabama-Florida game and then part of the Oregon-Stanford game. The waitress was pretty attentive, got our drinks fast and took orders. Food came out fast but they didn't leave any silverware! The pulled pork was OK but I have definitely had better. The sauce was also mediocre but it did have a small kick to it. The band started playing about halfway through our meal and they played the usual suspects=popular country hits of the past and present. They did an OK job. It looked like a lot of tourists stop here, probably because of the location on the corner, just like Legends. I would stop by here for a beer on the way to a Preds game but don't think I would make a night of it.
(2)
Andrea R.

The one and ONLY reason to go here is to listen to Paul Pace and Tom Stewart sing. The service is @#$ing horrible, from both servers and bartenders. And if you're lucky enough to be sitting at the bar, the bar servers will simultaneously entertain and disgust you by slapping their gigantic floppy purses up on the coolers and get their lipstick out, primping etc. while they're supposed to be working. Does anyone NOT know that the bottom of a purse is about as disgusting as a toilet rim, and doesn't belong anywhere in food service? Seriously, stop putting your nasty ass purse on a place where drinks are served! Grow up! And the food? The food is adequate at best, and being on Broadway, HIGHLY OVERPRICED. Ribs and pork are aight but that's it. I only eat here if I'm downtown, listening to my favorite musicians and am REALLY hungry. Really, do NOT purposely come down here for the food, or the service.
(2)
J J.

Here during the NCAA final four. Place was packed (as was every place in the vicinity). Took a while to find a table. Once we snagged one, the service (Andrew) was fast and courteous. Me got the pulled pork dinner. LOTS of food and it was excellent. Really, really good. Yes, it was loud and rowdy. It's Nashville and final four. If loud and rambunctious isn't your thing, stay home.
(5)
Nicole A.

My boyfriend stopped in Nashville on a Sunday so naturally at 7-8, most places were closed. We settled on this place because we wanted to try some "southern" bbq since we're from Michigan. Honestly? It sucked. The waitress had a section of over 10 tables, so our service lacked. Not her fault at all, as I've worked food industry and 10 tables is at least double what someone who cares about service should make their servers do. My rum and coke was watered down. Our pulled pork sandwiches were so dry that I nearly choked on the first bite. They had one standard barbecue sauce that we had to drench our food in. This is the kind of place that tourists need to avoid. The only reason they had a full house was because they were open, and they had a nice upstairs patio to suck people in like we were.
(2)
Rena C.

The chicken fingers and fries were good. The music was very enjoyable and the second floor is lots of fun. Great ambiance.
(4)
Sam L.

The food at Rippy's was pretty good; I had the pulled pork plate and got to try to onion rings, wings, ribs, and pulled pork sandwich thanks to the other members of my party. They were all tasty, and the food was brought out really fast, which was a nice touch. The band was nice, but a little loud. Also, the women's bathroom was TINY. Only 1 of the two stalls was working, which made for an uncomfortable wait while 4+ women are cramped in the tiny entrance.
(3)
Michele K.

We were there over 4th of July weekend and it was crazy busy! Not sure if this is typical or not. There was no reserved seating so you have to walk around and hope for the best. We managed to find a small high top table and then located two bar stools in a different area. There were two live bands playing. We really enjoyed the band in our area. I am not even much of a country fan but both the male and female lead singers did a great job. The BBQ was decent. I had the pulled pork and my husband had ribs. I think both would have been better with some different sauce options. The sides were quite good. I had potato salad and beans and my husband had fries and cole slaw. We shared an order of the corn cakes and they were very good! Overall, solid bbq but not anywhere near the best we've ever had.
(3)
Michael S.

Food is great and large selection to choose from. You dont expect for a bar to have amazing bbq but theirs is exceptional. Go with pulled chicked plate if you are trying to be healthy - especially if you are tired of grilled chicken sandwhiches. Ribs, Fried Pickles, and burgers are solid. Best dessert on Broadway - if you are drinking- the Bushwacker (alcoholic milshake) if not the Broadway Brownie Sunday Supreme. Good live bands and enough room for large groups.
(5)
Jason H.

Apparently if someone is stealing your beer and you confront the thief, the bouncers will throw you out if the thieves tell their side of the story first. While at the upstairs bar on Saturday a few members of a bachelorette party decided to start staling beers out of our beer buckets. When finally catching one in the act, and confronted by a flippant attitude about the crime, harsh words were exchanged as I don't think thieves deserve any respect. The thieves went and told a bouncer about someone using abusive language, without mentioning it was because they were thieves, one bouncers tells me I have to go. Another bouncer was close by and listened to the part about the thievery and told me I could stay. The bouncer that would not listen to my side of the story and kept harassing our entire group until I wouldn't take it anymore then he threw me out for disrespecting him. If you want to go to an establishment that defends the thieves from the victims this is your place.
(1)
Matt C.

This review is for the balcony bar upstairs... Scowling bartender who threw the bar/drink menu at me when I asked what she had on tap... My friend who wasn't even drinking, observed some of her other behaviors commented that she was being a total b*tch... Its too bad, seems like a good location you can see all the buildings of downtown Nashville, and the people outside on Broadway etc... After reviewing the drink menu and our angry bartender lackadaisically got back to us... with 10 other bars on the same block (and better service) we decided to go elsewhere... Bad service = bad yelp review
(2)
Chris K.

The service was not very good. But the food was pretty decent BBQ. The pulled pork sandwich was very good. The fries were plain (they needed seasoning). The beans and the potato salad were both very good. Friend had the BBQ sampler for an appetizer and it was very good. The hot links were great.
(3)
Ryan D.

Since it was choose your own table, we took a seat at a small table, and then waited 10 minutes for the waitress that never came to our table. We eventually went to the bar to ask who was supposed to wait on us and the bartender coldly told us that we had a waitress and said nothing else. Waited a bit longer and still no service. We finally wrangled in a different waiter who was nice enough to take our order even though we weren't his table, but our actual waitress never came to us. The food was fast but it wasn't that great, and we noticed several other tables leave because they weren't being waited on either. The main reason for the 1 star is for the service. Food was about a 2 for the pulled pork, fries, and coleslaw. Atmosphere was about a 3 in the indoor bar area with live music.
(1)
Patrick D.

Food is pretty solid and the music is usually pretty solid, too. Their fries are great! One of the better food to music ratios on Broadway, in my opinion.
(4)
Wendy B.

Only so-so. No sauce was served on the meat and they only had two sauces to choose from. I mixed the two and it made a pretty good combination. The pulled pork was good, but my friend said the pulled chicken was dry. The bean were pretty good. They had a little spicy kick which I liked, but too much sauce in my mind. The coleslaw was lacking. No flavor and dry. This place is on the main tourist strip so I supposed they aren't visited for their amazing BBQ.
(3)
Shane L.

Awesome little barbecue joint right off of the Broadway strip! I had the pork loin melt with Cajun fries and a side order of ribs. Everything was awesome smokey BBQ goodness and the environment was even better! There was always a stream of people coming in and out, just enjoying their time and good food! Always a live band on stage to give you some entertainment while you enjoy your food! Check it out!
(4)
Rick L.

A solid 3 seems about right...although I really really love the live music. Location is wonderful...right across from the Bridgestone arena and basically at the start of your stroll down Broadway. If you are staying at one of the local hotels it is a perfect place to stop in..grab a few beers and listen to a set or two. Like other Yelpers have pointed out the food is forgettable. I got the rack of ribs and it wasn't bad. It did the trick...I wanted some BBQ and listen to some cool live music. If I want serious BBQ I would have headed down to Martins, but for this trip Rippy's was just fine. Go in here knowing what to expect. You are going to hear some great live music...have a pretty solid selection of beers served by real bartenders. However, the food is going to be like most other places on Broadway...it will fill the belly, but be forgettable....
(3)
Zach S.

In town shooting a TV show. My entire crew and I were looking for a place in town to eat lunch. We walked in with our large cameras In our hands as we can't leave them in camera vans unattended. As we walk in the door, the manager doesn't simply ask "can I help you" she stands a foot from my face and Yells " Can I help you, I'm the manager!" Why this Happened I'm not really sure. It was extremely rude and almost hostile, for virtually less than no reason. Shame for them because we are In town for the next two months shooting a TV show 5-6 days a week with a really large production crew. Could have been a whole lot of business for the place. I'll see to it none of us end up going back once. Nice work C***.
(1)
Alex C.

I heard live music so I walked up to the entrance on 5th and Broadway showed them my military ID they said backpacks get inspected at entrance down Broadway. They said I couldn't get in with a back pack at rippy's. He stated at me as if he was trying to intimidate me. I told him I'm in the military meeting with me gf there. No dice. Got an uber and came home. Felt very disrespected. Wanted to experience Nashville. Alex
(1)
Chris X M.

Multi-level restaurant and live music bar. Usually a very fund and high quality band in the smaller lower level bar. We had good BBQ bar food here and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Not fancy, but lots of fun. Can get very crowded on first floor, but grab a table if you can.
(5)
Natalya P.

In town for a conference, read the reviews and stopped in. Love the atmosphere, live music. The drinks are very reasonable and the food is the delicious. The people really showed a Philly girl southern hospitality while enjoying watching my Eagles play. Definitely will be back .
(5)
Emily H.

Great food, prices, and live music. The smoked pulled pork sandwich is to die for. The service left something to be desired though.
(3)
Sab S.

Great place to hang before a concert at the Bridgestone. We were just having snacks and boozing when all of a sudden the band Magic! decided to make a special appearance to sing! So cool!! The Wringley Moulin Brothers or something like that played both nights we visited and they were rocking!!!! The second floor is definitely better than the first floor. The service is so rude though, a waiter got pissed at us the second night for buying a round at the girl/stand that has just beers. He said "I'm waiter make sure you get all your drinks through me" real A-hole. I wanted to say "well if you would have got here fast enough maybe we would have!!!!!" Ugh sloth! The bathrooms are the second floor are DISGUSTING!! It was worse than college. Make sure you use the first floor loo, ladies!!!!!!!!! The food is real cheap and just regular bar food. I liked our chicken fingers and onion rings. The heaters are perfect. Definitely stop by, they have the best spot in all of Nashville!
(4)
Petie D.

Love this place. Lots of tables, so even if it's crowded you have a short wait. Food is exactly what you're looking for whether you're visiting or a Tennessean. Wait staff is very alert, friendly and welcoming and gets it done better than most establishments downtown. Oh and don't forget you can also get take out!!! Grab a table, place your order (Mac is a top notch server!) and enjoy a drink perhaps and some music while your order is being prepared. Very enjoyable, happy to visit several times a month.
(5)
Nicole D.

We went to a bunch of bars on Broadway and this was probably my least favorite one. They had TV's on with all the games, which was nice, but the band was not very good and no one seemed into them. We ended up leaving after just one drink.
(3)
Neema C.

I like the way they set up different bands in separate rooms without making them clash. Our food was good. My husband enjoyed his pull pork nachos. I loved my BBQ ribs very much. It's worth a try. One thing I'm not so happy about this restaurant as well as other nice restaurants downtown is that it's really hard to find a place to park. That's the reason I don't visit this place very often.
(4)
Tracey R.

2 stars because the service sucked! Great place but they need to train the servers. Didn't know the menu and stopped coming to the table after food was served. Great band. Food over priced for the quality.
(2)
Robert A.

Great music location and it's right on the corner. It is multi level with music up and down. We had food and drinks. All of it was reasonably priced and good to the tongue. Downstairs is a bit more intimate as far as being close up to the band. The service was fast and the waitress was nice and cute as well. I will go back before the trip is done.
(4)
Daisy K.

Amazing smoked half chicken and sauces are sweet and spicy with a nice touch of tang! Good prices and plenty of beer.
(5)
Judy V.

When on vacation I don't like to go to the same place twice. But we got an appetizer one day and ate dinner another night. It amazes me how you can cram so many people into one place and still have good service. Food was good and they had entertainment on all 3 floors.
(4)
Susanne H.

We wet here on a Sunday afternoon, it was rainy out and Broadway was pretty quiet. We sat in the back where the band was playing, they were pretty good and they kept us entertained. I got the pulled chicken sandwich and it was very good. I like the fact that it is served without bbq sauce on it (you add your choice when it comes to the table). The food was good, service and location were all great. The reason for the 4 star is because they sell RC cola products, yuck!
(4)
Anthony P.

The food was good. The drinks were good. The music was loud and entertaining. The atmosphere was very loud around 5 p.m. Wasn't expecting that. Fun little place just to chill and have some food. If you sit near the windows you get a good view of Broadway.
(4)
Lonnie S.

Had a delicious pulled pork sandwich and some bud lights. Hit the spot with a good country cover band.
(4)
Sarah S.

My friend and I went to Rippy's while waiting for a bar crawl to begin. We got there before 9 and were somehow able to snag a table. The top level is an amazing - open air bar with seating and an artist almost always playing. The band while we were there were great! They played all covers and the mostly inebriated people would get really into most songs. Cue Wagon Wheel! And yes, the place is full of overserved people but what was interesting to me was it was people of shapes, sizes, sorts and ages - including groups of friends, couples, and families. Rippy's seems to be the place for everyone. Beers are mega expensive. More expensive than other places on Broadway for the same beers. However even with that, I had one of my more enjoyable Broadway experiences here because of the music, open air and actually being able to get a seat for an hour.
(4)
Franklin D.

Total tourist trap.... loved it. Especially since there are places upstairs where you can smoke. How awesome is that? Place was rockin pretty hard when we got there on a Saturday night. Saw a kid jump up on the bar and start dancing.... couple guys popped out of the shadows and whisked him out the back before you could blink. Place didn't skip a beat. Pulled pork in the nachos... awesome. Chx wings "had some stank on em" according to my counterpart from Kentucky. (That means spicy in a good way apparently) Spicy BBQ sauce had nice heat to it as well. So much food I was able to share with the table, still didn't finish everything. Pretty good place to hang out.
(4)
Amy D.

Rippy's is a popular bar that features barbecue. Multiple people gave it glowing recommendations so it was our first stop for food in Nashville. When we arrived we were told to seat ourselves. It took about 10 minutes for a server to greet us. We had read that service can be a little slow here, so as soon as the waitress got to us we placed our orders. I had the pulled pork with coleslaw (can you eat it without coleslaw?). It was good, but I was not super impressed. The bun was large and plain. The pork could have used a bit more seasoning and the bbq sauce was ok. The coleslaw didn't really stand out either. I felt like my meal was ok here and was reasonably priced, but I will probably not be back here. I did have a friend's onion ring though and that was fantastic.
(3)
Rockne H.

After a big Spring Break party for Yelp, my friends and I decided to go down on Broadway Ave to enjoy the vibe and the strip of Nashville. Originally we were to meet at Robert's but it was so busy. We decided on our next location, Rippy's. Throughout my trip, I've passed it a few times and loved the look! This two story joint offers a lot of room! The bottom floor has a bar area and a stage for live music. One great thing about Nashville is the live music and this place was no different. When we visited, a trio was singing on stage and sang some wonderful country tunes. When I walked upstairs, I was surprised to see that the place was jammed packed! This was more of the "nightclub" version of the place. Huge outdoor windows offered a lot of fresh air. Whether or not you go upstairs or down, the beers are pretty reasonable. A Coors Light goes for about $6. One of the highlights of this trip was being able to meet MTV star, CT. I don't know if he worked there or not, but I saw him behind the bar and asked him to take a picture. I'm a huge fan of the shows he's on and love that guy in general. In a place like Nashville, I was certainly surprise to see him there, but super thankful I did! At the end of the evening, I thought we had a great time. The place is perfectly located and has a super chill vibe that would bring joy to anyone's day. When I'm back in town, I'm certainly making my way back to Rippy's. Thanks for a great time folks!
(4)
Jay R.

Pulled chicken + baked beans + collard greens = heaven! This place is so great! The band was tremendous, the waitress at the bar was an A+ waitress, the meat was hot and smokey, there is Bridgestone Arena across the street, and also the prices are solid. A must for Lower Broadway!
(5)
Emmy J.

Pretty good place to stop for a quick bite to eat and a drink before going out onto Broadway. My friends an I had the pulled pork on corn cakes, they were very good! Good price and location. We sat on the upper level by the open windows looking out to Broadway. Quick service and there were was a lot of seating. A bit loud, but fun to listen to a live band during dinner.
(3)
Katrina L.

A positive: huge space and we easily found a table upstairs for our party of 7. The downside: our service was not great. Our waitress sat our beers on the table and said "here's your beer" and walked away. No handing it to who ordered each one, no glasses or oranges for our blue moons. In general we seemed like an annoyance. No smiles. My water was empty most of the meal. When one of us got the wrong meal (pork instead of chicken) the person giving it to us literally picked the bun off of each of our sandwiches sitting in front of us on the table to see if we had the chicken. With his bare hands! Food was okay. Two of us got the chicken tender meal and had a ton of food that they enjoyed it. For the pulled pork/chicken sandwiches - the bread was sort of soggy. Cole slaw was dry not creamy. I wish we wouldn't have wasted our Nashville meal on this place.
(2)
Charles S.

Well, well. I haven't been to Rippy's since before I was a Yelper. As I'm a Nashville native, that should tell you something. Don't get me wrong, I love the front-of-house staff - I've never had a bad bartender at Rippy's. The food always takes forever, and is lackluster - except for the portion sizes, which run to the 'huge' size. With the location, it's not a bad place to come before a Predators game, and if you like a highly audience-focused, participatory band, Rippy's usually picks ones of that style. Solid musicians, but not always the best vocals - that might be more of a Broadway trend in general though. In short, it's not going to be on a list of places I'll recommend you go, but you can certainly do a whole lot worse.
(2)
Jana H.

The best ribs around. My squeester and I came here to eat after partying a bit.....will come back before leaving the area.
(5)
Stephanie C.

For somewhere that you think you're getting bar food we were quite surprised. We split the BBQ sampler which was more than plenty for 2. The ribs were good but the sausage was quite special! Would eat here again!
(4)
Irene D.

It was Tues. & they just opened so it was pretty quiet. Waitress was very bland, no personality which is unusual for Nashville. We were vacationing & we had experienced friendly service everywhere. Food was very good. BBQ ribs, potato salad & fries. Bottom line: 2 Stars for Service, 3 Stars for Food.
(2)
Chris S.

Ribs melt in your mouth, don't even need to add sauce, music was great, service was good and would come back
(4)
William L.

Let me say from the start that we ate here before a concert at the Bridgestone Arena, so the restaurant was obviously stressed by the resulting crowd. My wife and I waited 30 minutes for a table, reasonable given the concert, but I had to wait at least 15 minutes to get a stool for our tall table, and stood until it came. The menu was typical for a BBQ location, a little on the short side though. The BBQ ribs were very good, but the sides were just average (cole slaw, fries, beans). Next time we attend a concert downtown, we'll definitely get there earlier, and we'll probably try another restaurant. Conclusion: OK, but not memorable.
(2)
Andrea E.

Good pulled pork, not great. Really good sweet tea. Service was interesting. Our waiter was quick but we had to flag him down to get our order taken. But once we did our food came out to the table within 5 min. The music (not live) was TOO loud. I would have liked for them to turn it off so we could have soaked up the sounds coming from the street. Loved eating upstairs and overlooking Broadway!
(3)
Sally-Ash S.

Food was well priced at just over $10, and my soft drink was free. The pulled chicken was tasty but a bit dry and the live music is really loud. So they were going to be sitting on 3 stars, but the service was outstanding, so I've given an extra one for that. Very friendly, good knowledge of the menu and happy to make alterations to suit what you're looking for.
(4)
Justin R.

I'm strictly writing this review based on my experience at the bar upstairs. I am not a huge fan of hanging around at the downtown bars. Most of them are too overcrowded and charge too much for a watered down drink. But, after spending all day at the Music City Brewers Festival with our out-of-town guests, we didn't want to end our night at 10PM. The place was packed downstairs, so we decided to head upstairs. It didn't take that long to order a drink, but my drink was not that great. My biggest complaint about this place was the 10 year-old kid wandering around the bar at 11PM. Really, how did she get in here? I understand that they serve food, but I think after 10PM kids should not be allowed. Parent of the year award goes to this little girls parents.
(2)
Katie W.

You kin' skip it. We marched on into Rippy's after walking up and down the Nashville Strip and this place had room - always a bad sign. always. But hunger won the battle, as always and sit we did. Notice the full bar. Ok, can't be all bad! Pulled pork and pulled chicken, nice. Pulled chicken salad for me, with the corn cakes. You GOT to have corn-cakes with EVERY meal in the South. You just DO. Uh-no NO, no protest. Now, to me, pulled pork and pulled chicken are slathered in a thick bbq-ish sauce that is tangy and hot (like me) and juicy. Not at all the case here, which was a shame. Dry ass chicken on my humiliated iceberg lettuce. Sigh. At least it was a good vehicle for some spicy hot sauce that I used most liberally. The corn cakes were...pancakes. Odd, for a lunch side - but these were the saving grace of the meal; crispy edges, sweet corn flavor, however slightly rubbery, but also good for the saucin.' Meal done, I felt it time for a coffee, make it Irish and the waitress timidly brought it to me, stating "it's nothing fancy" - to which I replied, that's fine with me, I'm not a fancy kinda Girl! (I was wearing a flannel and leggings under my skirt, people). But this was seriously just coffee and bailey's. Not my cuppa...coffee. Where's the whiskey Lady?! When I find myself up in tha Dirty South, I am not steppin' inta Rippy's. Look in the mirror. You are Good enough. Smart Enough and doggonit, you WON'T settle for bad Southern. You're better than that.
(2)
Alex G.

Here's the bottom line: get the ribs. The ribs are five stars, pure and simple. Fried mushrooms, mediocre. Chili, meh. Other dishes, just ok. (Catfish was well prepared and tasty for non-meat lovers). But no towels in the bathroom? Weak. Top notch ribs; tighter management could make this a really great joint.
(3)
alana v.

Good bbq ribs! I love the outdoor seating!!!!!!
(4)
Galen C.

Exceeded our expectations. Food was surprisingly good, especially the baked beans and pork loin melt. No, it's not Memphis-quality BBQ, but then again, this is Nashville and not Memphis. The upstairs bar area is great for relaxing in the breeze, and part of it is open-air, with a big bar and stage. There are also some stages downstairs, and they'll often have three different musical acts going at once. Decently sized beer selection. If you're walking down Broadway and want a place to relax and enjoy the ambience, you could do far worse.
(4)
Rich B.

Band was really good. Food was decent at best. I'm from the northeast and I've had better ribs up there. Chilis has better ribs. Unless your having a beer and going to watch live music, skip this place. Go across the street to Jacks..
(3)
edelweiss s.

As tourists we felt welcome here. My first choice for their 12 bone pork Ribs, fried Catfish strips with fries, and a Bud Light. Bridal shower singing and dancing to Song of the South makes it irrelevant if the stage singers are good. 'Next time', I wear my denim shorts and tonylama to blend! An honest honky tonk bar.
(4)
Mo C.

Absolutely DELISH! I had the pulled pork sandwich and onion rings and it just doesn't get any better! We dined upstairs for dinner and it was a group of 3 guys playing guitars on 5/13/13. I wish I would've caught their names because they really did a great job! The service was super fast and friendly! If you are in Nashville don't miss Rippy's!!!!
(5)
Julie M.

When in Nashville... eat lots of BBQ! It just isn't the same when you had back up North! Rippy's is great. It was the only place I went during my stay in Nashville that played music that wasn't country - a very welcome change of pace! You can sit outside upstairs and look out onto the main strip. The pulled pork is great and side dishes are equally delicious!
(4)
Rob Y.

We just got an order of wings while watching a little college hoops.. a swing band was playing that was quite good. The wings were enough for a table of three, just as a little appetizer. Good service.
(4)
Emily P.

The first place I encountered in Nashville besides my hotel ... What a WELCOME! I absolutely loved this place. LOUD and LIVE country music was being played upstairs and the food was to DIE for! Everyone at my table got some kind of BBQ and we were all satisfied! I got the pulled pork and there was nothing bad about it. It was juicy and flavorful (you could taste the hiclory as my fiance put it), as well as a good portion. There was plenty of food on that plate and the sides were delish! Beans and cole slaw .. OH and the deep fried pickles .. what a treat .. never had it in my life .. but glad I tried it .. YUMMMMMMMY! Come here for good music great food and great service!
(5)
Gary T.

We decided to stop by here for some BBQ when we were in town recently (since Jack's is closed on Sunday's) and while this place was not god-awful, we were a little disappointed. For starters, the service here is god-awful slow,LOL. I thought that I would be on Social Security by the time they waited on us and I remembered that when it came time to calculate my tip. I think it's important to say that the staff weren't mean or anything like that, just slow. The ribs were tender and had a decent rub on them although I can't recall anything distinctive about these ribs and for me that is one of the measuring sticks that I use: if I can't remember anything special about the ribs, they probably aren't worth going back to, Jack's across the street is much better in my opinion.
(2)
Mae M.

Had some BBQ at this place. It was pretty good. I shared the sampler platter with friends, I had their bbq chicken and a piece of pecan pie. The ribs were a little dry, but the flavor of the bbq sauce over the meat was delicious. The chicken was in between tender and dry. I enjoyed it, but I've had better. Their pecan pie was yummy! It wasn't too sweet and it was cooked to perfection. Overall the food was tasty. We wanted to get some corn cakes. The waitress convinced us that it would be enough to feed the 5 of us. She described it as being this massive corn cake and that it was really good. When we got it, it was the size of my palm, enough only to feed one person or two people if they just wanted a taste. Lol! I thought that was weird. If I ever go back to Nashville, I will probably swing by this place for some pecan pie.
(3)
Kaitlin D.

We had a huge group and had the upstairs reserved. The food was delicious, the staff was super friendly, and the view was fantastic! I really liked the sweet barbecue sauce, but the spicy didn't seem right to me. Maybe it wasn't the spice that I was expecting. I don't know. Either way, I really enjoyed myself, my company, and my meal!
(4)
Opal D.

Friendly service, tasty BBQ, big TVs for watching football. They were setting up for some live music but I left before it started. Right on the strip so it's very convenient!
(4)
Ryan B.

Try their BBQ sandwich on Rippys homemade cornbread, DELICIOUS! Love the roof top deck. Live music..Gets crowded quickly on weekends. Very reasonable prices, quick service, nice staff. All ages/crowds come here. If you're in town, stop here.
(4)
Michael D.

Good food in an open air atmosphere. Perfect for the hot summer nights in Nashville. Right next to the arena. Bands on both floors. Worth a visit when coming to Nashville. I had the pulled pork sandwich and it was "melt in your mouth" good.
(4)
Bill W.

Stopped for a quick dinner. Fast but not great. Pork loin sandwich was ridiculously small. At least service was fast. I can't recommend this place.
(2)
Emily B.

On my weekend trip to Nashville we found ourselves at Rippy's twice--once for lunch and the other time for late night drinks and dancing. It's a pretty big bar and restaurant right on the corner of 5th and Broadway, but there are definitely better options on the block. If you can stomach the line, Jack's is the place to be for BBQ. And while Rippy's has a nice patio and live music at night, the bands are a little better at some of the other bars. However, it was nice to be on the roof somewhere not as crowded as a few of the other places we went to.
(3)
Ted C.

It was a slow night and I wanted to eat more barbecue before I left Nashville. The place seemed okay, a large place with a large bar showing the Texas/Alabama game and live music playing, not a bad sign. The place was pretty pretty empty but it was cold so I figured the weather kept people from coming in. The two guys playing were pretty good, they played a mix of classic country that made me rethink my opinion of country music. They did a pretty good job with putting up with the drunks that were alternatively interrupting them during their playing and coming up to them with drunken requests and other things that they wouldn't care to repeat. That's where the two stars come in. The pulled pork was okay, just a mish mash of pork that didn't have much flavor on its own. I've had better from a bunch of other places that don't live in the land of barbecue and their sauce was kind of bland. Our waitress was pretty slow. She came to drop off the menus and then we waited for her to take our order. She dropped off our food and beer and we waited for to come by when she forgot to bring my friend's salad dressing. We finished and then waited for her to bring the check and then we waited for her to bring run the card and bring the check. I think you get the picture, go somewhere else and be more impressed elsewhere.
(2)
Danny H.

Place was packed for a weekend March madness games. Waitress was nice, but seem exhausted and not too happy. Saw her running back and forth from serving drinks from table to table as if she was running in a race. Made the atmosphere for my friends and I create the feeling of being somewhat dazed. Anyways to the food, it was good. Ordered the half slab of ribs, with the sides of baked beans and fries for $14.25. The fries were good, it tasted like how fries should taste. Ribs were really tender and delicious. But the most surprise of all was the baked beans...it was awesome! Baked beans were sweet and tasted really good like it was on drugs or something. This place has like 3 bars (1 upstairs & 2 downstairs) with a live band playing too. Service wasn't great, I took us awhile to get our order taken first. Not sure if it was due to the large crowd, but our waitress seemed somewhat disorganized running back and forth all over the place. However, they did their job. Not a bad place to try out.
(3)
Courtney D.

Love this place! I was visiting Nashville for the weekend, and was told if i want some good bbq to go to Rippy's. So, i did. I was not disappointed. I ordered the half slab, my friend ordered the pulled chicken. The Meat was soooo tender, it just slid off the bone. The johnny cakes were amazing! better than my mother in laws.. don't tell her! (lol) Don't forget to leave your mark at the restaurant and write your name on one of the tables and counters. Look for mine: "stay classy San Diego.. i mean Nashville- Courtney from Chitown" :-) Our waiter, Randy.. was SO HOT! and he also looked like a (much hotter) version of Jim from the Office. lololol!! I will be back!
(5)
Jeremy A.

Went here before an event at the Sommet Center. Food came out reasonably quick and I was happy with my pork loin melt on texas toast. It didn't have too much pork but the cheese was melted real good. I didn't get a chance to try the BBQ but I hope to come back and give it a shot next time i'm in town. Their BBQ sauce was almost like water so I dont know what the deal with that was. My buddy said it was carolina style sauce so maybe i'm just not used to it.
(3)
Bob D.

My folks were in town and we were doing some tonkin' out on Broadway. We stopped here looking for a bite to eat. While the nachos were edible, the pulled pork was awful. The sandwich had a mucous-esque type texture, like it was handmade by Slimer from Ghostbusters, no smoke flavor and no sauce. In fact, the pulled pork was so bad my mother was near gagging. Niether of us had another bite. Decent cover band, but no other reason to return. Ever.
(1)
Collin S.

Awful. I had a chicken flavored salt sandwich. Baked beans were okay, maybe 2 stars. My wife wasn't really hungry so she ordered a pb&j. It was actually a smuckers uncrustable slathered in butter and warmed on the griddle. Beer selection is pretty poor. Tourist hell.
(1)
Earne B.

Used to love this place -- food has gone down hill and it's not what it used to be. Left after one beer tonight - who wants to deal with an arrogant bartender?
(1)
Bill J.

Live music, southern food / BBQ...a great representation of what Broadway in Nashville is like. The food won't blow you away, you can probably find better music somewhere else, but the location is great and it's a fun atmosphere with friends. If you are going to go out for a night on the town, Rippy's is as good a place as any for the "Nash Vegas" experience.
(4)
T.L. T.

We went to Rippy's tonight because we wanted good BBQ on our last night in town. WRONG-bad choice! Lets start with the cleanliness-non existent. I don't know where the manager was, but he or she sure as hell wasn't taking care of business. Tables should have been cleaned, set, and the waitresses should have had help. The restaurants on broadway are renowned for their horrible service, but most of the time it's because they are understaffed, overwhelmed, and poorly trained. This place is no exception, and is possibly a great example of the worst management ever. I can't believe in a place called Tennessee, people think this is good BBQ. Our pulled pork was flavorless, as was the cole slaw. Good grief people, try using some spices. My husband got this piece of crap pork tenderloin sandwich, gross...three thin slices of unseasoned pork, grilled on white bread with Kraft cheese slices. I understand the philosophy of "did you put sauce on it, the sauce is what makes it"...blah blah blah. Here's the deal- Rippys should let people know they'd be better off eating the menus with sauce on it.
(1)
Christian S.

I got charged for someone else's bill (a lot of money) and they said they deleted it. A week later I'm still waiting for my money back and when I called the manager, Terry, to check on it, he said it wasn't a big deal or a lot of money. He then proceeded to insult me. Is there a way to make this 0 stars. I highly suggest NEVER going there... Plus, $4.75 for a PBR? Are we in hell? WORST RESTAURANT IN NASHVILLE
(1)
Cherish B.

If you have a weakness for fried pickles you must visit Rippy's! A frequent visitor to Nashville, 2-3 times a year, we stumbled upon Rippy's a few years ago. We've been visiting ever since to indulge in the fried pickles. They're always served hot and with ranch dressing and literally melt in your mouth. And they're spears, not chips. I love Rippy's but if you're looking for something quick or for BBQ this is not the place. The service continues to be slow, so don't expect to be in and out in 30 minutes, it will not happen. But if you're not in a rush, check it out. Their food and BBQ is good but not outstanding. We tend to visit in between touring or listening to music in various honky tonks and stop in for a break and a snack. The sweet tea is outstanding and is a good thirst quencher on a hot day. If you're looking for true BBQ, head across the street to Jack's. It will not disappoint!
(4)
HaileyTIffany M.

Wow. The Ripster's. I've had some fun times here, and some super-non-fun times, enough that I don't go anymore cause it makes me feel like @$%. There was the singer who asked "Where are you from? Are you from Nashville? Then you don't count!" ahahah. Gee, thanks. That, and the over-priced beer on a hot day when I just wanted to cheer up, really wasn't a fine feeling. I was forced to return a year later to meet a musician friend. Sigh. Our bartender spent all night flirting with her co-workers & ignoring us, screwing up our (rum & coke!, Miller lite) drink orders repeatedly. At least she was a heavy pourer, when she finally got the drinks to us. She spent most of the night with her, uh, tail in the air, back to the customers, watching the band. MMMkay. The topper, though, was when a severely drunk guy came in off Broadway and ordered shot after shot. She continued to serve him, even though he was weaving back & forth on his feet. I honestly thought he was going to barf. Two tables seated nearby him left. He then began harrassing us two ladies (I was with my mom), screaming unfortunate come-ons. So, I asked the two fellows in "Security" shirts to take care of Mr. Drunk & Friendly. "Oh, we can't do anything unless he touches you." Really "Security" won't throw out a guy yelling "You don't wanna &*$# me? You're retarded!" in my mother's face? We were the third table Drunky McSkunky chased out the door, but I guess that's what they like there at Rippey's. Chuck Norris should rip those Security shirts off their backs.
(1)
Tom S.

Visited during CMA Fest a couple of times. Location is PERFECT! We enjoyed the second floor, being open and airy! Yeah, the service isn't great, but this place is crazy busy, what do you expect. The flow of people in and out of this place was pretty staggering. Once we landed a table upstairs we proceeded eat and drink. I thought the ribs were great! Beers were ice cold! Our server, nicely tattooed and pretty was very nice, and available! What a cool place to spend some time. If you're in a hurry this probably isn't the place for ya, but of you're not, chill and have a good time.
(4)
Dustin W.

See Gina! She's great and sexy too!
(5)
Jeff G.

Pulled pork and chicken is good but not enough variety of sauces. Fries are just okay. It's a fun place to go if you're looking for the full "Nashville experience", especially when they're playing live music
(3)
S H.

Great onion rings, great music, terrible ribs. Considering this is a BBQ joint, they get 1x stars. If I could give fewer, then I would. We ordered a full rack of ribs for $24.00 which my wife and I shared. Neither of us could stand them and we wasted over half a rack. The waiter couldn't figure out why we didn't want to take them or finish them, but I didn't have the heart to tell them they were total garbage.
(1)
Sarah K.

I only came here for a drink and to hear some music. Music was awesome, ambiance was mediocre in the section we sat in. The drinks were affordable. I would totally come back to hear more performers like the ones I heard when I was here. A nice break from the crazy loud music at other bars. I thought it was better too.
(3)
Courtney A.

I was a little disappointing with Rippy's to say the least. The atmosphere was amazing I love the open bar and the roof top dining. I think our mistake was coming here excepting a nice sit down meal. Rippy's is great for after work drinks or a quick dinner, but if your coming in from out of town and want to enjoy a nice meal I would suggest another place. The plastic cups and Paper plates were a huge turnoff epically for the price we paid The Food was ok we had the nachos with pulled chicken, I believe they would have been better if they weren't served Luke warm. I had the 1/2 rack of ribs, and usually I am not a fan of dry bbq or bbq where you have to apply your own sauce but these were good. The meat was tender and smokey and fell right off the bone. The sweet tea could have been better. My overall opinion is that the food was tasty and the atmosphere great but that does not equal a good restaurant. I would def try if your in downtown Nashville its a def must experience. I personally would just get an appetizer and drinks.
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Susan K.

Great Music! Great BBQ! Great Service! I was a bit hesitant to go after reading some of the reviews, but the nice young man at our hotel raved about the BBQ there. We went fairly early in the evening, got a table right away. Our server was right on top of taking orders, refilling empty glasses, removing dishes and keeping us happy. My husband and I both ordered the ribs. The meat was "falling off the bone" as promised. They were tender and delicious The BBQ sauce was delicious. The baked beans were good..nothing spectacular and while I didn't care for the coleslaw, my husband loved it. I would definitely recommend Rippy's for their food, service and entertainment.
(4)
David P.

Anywhere but Broadway and this place would be out of business. Poor service and long waits for over-priced, mediocre food. Do yourself a favor, skip Rippy's, and wait in line across the street at Jack's!
(1)
Matt P.

Rippy's on Broadway is what Nashville is all about: live local musicians playing classic country tunes in a rollicking and stomping acoustic manner while patrons enjoy delicious barbecue and beers. Our waiter was excellent, just materializing with a fresh Coke for me everytime mine got a little low, and the staff as a whole seemed on top of things, even if that meant carrying a dozen trays of bbq upstairs in a feat of phsyics I'm still not sure I understand. The food was very good southern barbecue, but the highlight for sure was the music. Two first floor rooms allow for multiple acts to perform and the one that we sat by was a male/female duo of early 20's country performers doing well by Johnny & June with their classic country covers. If you're looking for great food and an even better atmosphere, Rippy's will do right by you. Highly recommended.
(4)
Bill F.

I loved this loud bar/restaurant. Why? Because I freaking had pulled pork and pancakes for dinner that's why. Now listen, well that's the problem...you can't listen to your friends at this place because it's so loud. Live music all the time...loud loud country music. I can't think of a more southern thing to do than eat pulled pork and pancakes while listening to loud country music and watching people with overalls dance their pant/shirts off.
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Nickie G.

So finding a place to take my out of town guests for some BBQ on New Year's Day was a bit of a challenge. I wanted to try Jack's on Trinity Lane but when we got there it was a ghost town...closed. So off to Broadway we went only to find that Jack's downtown was....closed. DOH! Rippy's was open and there was music playing and a throng of people milling about so what the hell, let's give it a try. We put our name on the wait list and got a buzzer. Then I went to the bar to try and score an immediate diet Coke. I didn't actually score any though because the bar was pretty slammed and the kiddos working the bar were ignoring me pretty thoroughly. But the buzzer went off right when my patience was about to fly out the window so we were all good. The buzzer talks too, by the way. So we were seated in the main dining area which was perfect for music listening and people watching. We all ordered the pulled pork sandwich with onion rings. The onion rings were on POINT! Perfectly crispy and fried - we all loved them enough to eat every bite. The pulled pork though - MEEEEEEHHHHHH! What the hell? Why did it have to be dry and devoid of all smoky flavor? Even the sauce, which was decent, didn't help. And that spicy sauce was not so spicy, but definitely better than the sweet (which tasted like KC Masterpiece if you ask me). I was disappointed, not so much for me because I have plenty of time to suss out perfect BBQ but for my friends from Michigan who are going to think this is representative of TN BBQ. Oh well, at least we could watch the games and people watch on lower Broad. That made up for it. Our waitress was nice and she kept all of our drinks filled at all times. And the Bloody Mary I ended up ordering was decent so there's that. The place does have a lot of space, a lot of TVs, and apparently a rooftop area which looks like it would be tons of fun during games and during nice weather. So I think I'll definitely be back before a show or before a night of honky tonkin. But I think I'll continue my search for the best BBQ in Nashville because this just isn't it.
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Marty Y.

Live music was awesome. BBQ was incredible. Went on Tuesday so there was no crowd. Windows were open so it had that cool New Orleans open air music feel. Loved it.
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Tom L.

The atmosphere at Rippy's is very kitchy and touristy, as with any bar in the downtown Broadway area. The food is all-around not very good. Unusually enough, the pulled pork resembles canned tuna in both taste and appearance. The service is hit and miss, but there is one bartender that is fantastic. On a similar note, the drinks are well poured and well priced. If I were going to go anywhere on the strip for live music and drinks, this would be it, but I would eat beforehand. I would give Rippy's 2.5 stars overall as a place to get a drink, 4 stars in relativity to the rest of the strip for that same purpose, and 1 star for dining relative to anywhere.
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Kelly Y.

Food was not worth it, there are plenty of better places on Broadway. My ribs were tasteless and I wouldn't order meat there again based on the average-ness of everyone's plate. The only stand-out was the fried pickles appetizer--the best fried pickles I had in Nashville, they do the entire dill spear instead of the rounds. I would recommend you go for the music (it's loud so don't expect a conversation), a beer and the fried pickles.
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J. Chuck K.

The food here is ok, but not worth the price. The place is packed and the bands are average. If you're looking for good BBQ, hit up Jack's.
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Keila N.

There are only two rib places in downtown, Nashville that are worth mentioning. One is Jack's and the other is Rippy's. They have different kind of ribs, however. I go to Rippy's often when I visit Nashville. It's a cool place to hang out. The service is prompt. I tried the ribs and the pulled pork pizza. Normally, I don't like pork, but the pizza is exceptional.
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Stephanie F.

Soooo good. I got the ribs and I loved them! The potato salad is better than most and I really liked the corn bread cakes and the barbecue sauces. Go! Eat! Enjoy!
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Frank O.

This place is a typical lower Broad tourist trap with a twist. They beat their customers. I'd stay away if I were you. tennessean.com/article/2â€¦ Always full of ugly people in bermuda shorts. Food is pedestrian, but it does fit the crowd.
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John G.

Rippy's is bigger than you think it is. Large, and sometimes crowded downstairs eating areas, are complemented by nice and open upstairs areas, including a nice open air patio on the corner closest to the Sommet Center. Rippy's is sure to be packed before Pred's games, and other events like concerts. While many of these people here are one and done, those who know, know that they can rely on the food and entertainment to be found here.
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Julie J.

We had lunch there on a Monday and it wasn't bad. Good customer service (sat upstairs) and good live music. I got the chili and corn cakes. Chili wasn't bad but the corn cakes were nothing special. My mom said it was the best veggie burger she had ever had. BBQ sauce was yummy (try mixing the sweet and spicy) and the onion rings were delish. Overall a pretty good experience.
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Mary S.

Rippy's has an awesome new lunch special which is super convenient if you work downtown and only have an hour for lunch. You get your choice of meat and two sides and a drink for only $10 but if you mention the ad they've been running in the Tennessean, you get 2 dollars off. It's a large plate of really tasty food!
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Marc H.

The upstairs patio is a great spot to see the strip but unfortunately the band was amateurish and the pulled pork was mediocre at best. With so many choices it's not worth going here.
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Will H.

The food was really good. I had the ribs, which were very tasty and tender. If you order them use the sauce on the table, it takes the ribs up another notch. The baked beans were good, and the corn cakes were killer! Our service was blah, and the band just ok, but I would still come back for the food.
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Robin S.

I give Rippy's stars for a) location (right across from the honky tonks downtown, as well as the Sommet Center) and b) great upstairs patio overlooking the craziness that is downtown Nashville. I'm not a fan of the food though, and the service leaves much to be desired. I went for lunch yesterday, and before I even ordered food, ordered a Diet Coke. I'm a huge fan, some might say an "addict". So, when I took my first sip i KNEW this was not Diet Coke. When I asked the uninterested waitress, she said it was Diet RC. WHA???? I mean, who knew that RC, much less DIET RC, was even still in existence? And that a restaurant serves it instead of Coke? A restaurant in the heart of the South???? Anyway. So I got a beer. I cannot drink "fake" Diet Coke. The waitress lazily took our order, and after realizing they were out of several things, I settled on the pulled pork sandwich. The bun was ultra soggy, but not because of the pork. Pork was dry as a bone. I shudder to think what made the bun soggy, but needless to say I didn't eat it. The barbecue sauce was good, but I was disappointed to see that they only had one type--most places have at least 2 different ones to choose from. I also had the baked beans--decent, spicy which was a nice kick--and fries--nothing special. Overall--if you are downtown before an event at the Sommet, or just going honky tonking, this is an OK place to eat. Especially if it's a nice day, sit on the upstairs patio. If you really want good BBQ though, just go across the street to Jack's.
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Megan H.

Stopped here for some BBQ after a local recommended it. The pulled pork had a nice flavor but I was disappointed in the 1 sauce option. The atmosphere on the rooftop patio was great though, so that alone gets an extra star.
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Neil W.

Terrible! Do not go there to eat. The worst experience I have had at a restaurant ever. The place smells of urine and garbage and the seating is fend for yourself, with people waiting everywhere to jump on an open table. We waited 20 minutes for a table to open up. We sat down and were ignored for another 20 minutes until someone acknowledged us, telling us they would be right with us. After another 10 minutes we grabbed a waiter and asked if he could take our order, he said he wasn't really a waiter and that we were at a table that wasn't being serviced. He then turned his back on us and took the tables order whom had just sat down. The people sitting at our table (in the middle of the upstairs dining section) before us were waited on, and there were menus on the table, yet we weren't at a serviceable table, what a bunch of BS. We immediately left as I felt disrespected and my fiancÃ© ended up crying about the encounter at the next place we went. They ruined our one night in Nashville, and I will most certainly never return there. Worst. Place. Ever.
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Amy S.

This is the WORST BBQ I've ever had. It looked like it was pre-chewed; it tasted as if it was pre-chewed. Their sauces were practically flavorless, AND we paid $3.75 for PBRs. The POINT of PBR is that it's cheap. Also the cornbread was like pancakes. The waitress was nice and the music was good, so that's why this got a star instead of no stars.
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Gabrielle M.

I have more of a question than a review....what is the price range like for Rippy's? I can't seem to find a menu online, let alone a menu with prices.
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Jessica G.

Would love to be able to review the food here, but I can't since I couldn't get any. My boyfriend and I came in here one night and, after being told by one mostly disinterested staff member that our best chance of getting served was to sit upstairs, we went upstairs and sat at an empty table. We looked over the menus, chose what we wanted and waited for someone to come by.....or acknowledge our presence....or glance in our direction.....or......anything. After at least a good 20 minutes of sitting at our table and watching staff members attend to or clear nearby tables, we did not receive so much as a greeting, let alone an offer to bring us anything to eat or drink. And yes, they were busy, but if a waiter has time to bus the table next to ours, they have time to look in our direction. I am virtually certain we left our invisibility cloaks at home, so I cannot fathom why the staff opted to ignore us, but we were completely ignored. Pathetic and ridiculous lack of service. We eventually just got up and left, still completely unacknowledged. Would not recommend.
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Nathan C.

It's a bar, with food, and exactly what you'd expect. Good drinks, decent food, and a great atmosphere (especially on the second floor on such a nice day). The bartender was very friendly, and we had a good time waiting for the live music to start down the street. It might not be the best place out there for food, but I can see how it would be a fantastic bar/night spot.
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Hope D.

I only have one problem with this place. I have been here several times, love the food & the regular bands that perform here. I wish I could give it a higher rating. But, every time I watch the live music at Rippy's, I always notice an older gentlemen who doesn't treat the band members very well. Most people would never notice this because let's face it, most people would be too drunk to notice. This man forces the band members to walk around the bar with a tip jar and solicit tips from patrons. I've seen this happen all 3 times I have come here. The band members always looked really upset and shy about having to do this. You could tell they had no interest in walking around with a tip jar. This guy should have no right to require this of the bands. It's THEIR gig! He treats them like slaves and yet they are the reason that customers keep coming in and spending money. It's hard enough to make it in the music industry in Nashville without bar-owners treating you like children.
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Brittany R.

Went to Rippy's with a group of 12 on a Friday night of a long weekend. They were able to quickly accomodate us, breaking up our group slightly, but seating us next to each other but not having us wait. Plenty of TVs to watch sports which was great for us since the MLB play-offs were on. Almost all of us had the ribs, and most of us split a full rack between two people. The ribs were excellently spiced and fall of the bone. My only complaint was the spicy BBQ sauce provided on the table had a lot of Worcestershire sauce, which I remedied by adding some extra ketchup. My brother-in-law said his table had both sweet and spicy BBQ and he was very happy. Definitely get the ribs!
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Carolyn G.

This is a great tourist spot in downtown nashville. The food is good, the beer is cheap, and the live music is entertaining.
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Bella B.

Rippy's was recommended to me because it's a place to eat and catch live music at the same time. The location is great! The bar is nice and was packed when we arrived (Friday night). I loved that they had a big stage that we sat near and listened to live country music. The live music was the best part of Rippy's for me, but in downtown Nashville you really can't expect anything less. The food ... meh, sub-par food served in wax paper. If you don't like BBQ or are a vegetarian, this is not the place for you. The menu is extremely limited. They don't even have a house salad. No vegetarian option here aside from fried food ... that being said, the onion rings were some of the biggest and thickest I've ever had, but unfortunately they were overcooked. The ranch dressing that came with them was tasty. I'm very picky on good ranch dressing. My hubby had the pulled pork and said it was completely dry. He felt bad that there weren't any vegetarian-friendly options so he gave me his side of slaw. I love coleslaw and am really sad to say this is the worst we've ever tasted. It was so sour and bitter. Overall, I'd say this is a decent place with reasonable prices to get *something* into your belly before hitting the bars. I liked the ambiance enough that I'd go back, but only for drinks and live music.
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Felicia W.

Pulled pork on nachos... Fabulous. Served on a rooftop patio... Absolute heaven. The view was great (we spotted Elvis watching us from a rooftop across the street - awesome!) The only complaint I really have is that they didn't carry Equal for my iced tea and the chairs were uncomfortable. Of course, that is usually the case with bar stools, for me at least, since my feet never touch the floor. Lunch was good, but this would be a perfect spot at night for drinks and the nightly live music.
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Ben M.

My colleagues and I had a craving for BBQ on a Tuesday night, which was unfortunate because Jack's was closed. However, Rippy's did come to the rescue, since they were open (and rocking with live music). In addition, they had outdoor seating with a roof deck, which is definitely a plus, especially if you consider how the restaurant is situated overlooking Broadway and the Sommet Center. When we walked into Rippy's, the first thing we did was try to find the staircase leading to the roofdeck. If there was a closer, easier path to the roofdeck, we didn't find it; instead, we walked across the restaurant, crossing the stage in front of performers to reach the staircase. The menu was limited, but this is expected for a place that specializes in BBQ. I thought the portion size was decent, though the presentation of wax paper in basket does need work. At least I got wetnaps. The service left much to be desired. We were only one of two other parties sitting upstairs, and yet no one seemed entirely interested in helping us out whenever we needed refills. Splitting checks was also a little adventure, despite our best efforts to explain what we needed. The next week, we also craved BBQ, but held out until later in the week so we could go to Jack's. I guess the takeaway here is that if you want live music and drinks first, then Rippy's is a good spot. However, if you want dinner, then you're better off going someplace else.
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Katy B.

Its good for what it is...a quick cheap meal downtown. Its not the best bbq you'll have but its far from the worst. The homemade sauce is quite good and one in our group had the pork loin and said it was awesome, the other offerings are decent. Its got a good atmosphere though live music, games and its convenient if your're on broadway.
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Simeon Z.

1st time to Nashville, so wasn't sure what to expect as far as bbq goes, but I really enjoyed it. We sat on the far side upstairs, opposite from the bustling bar area where the band was playing, so the volume was not overwhelming. I had the half smoked chicken with baked beans and cole slaw. chicken was moist with incredible flavor... highly recommended! Service was great, as I found the people in Nashville to be about as friendly and eager to please as anywhere I've ever been. Thanks Rippy's! Hopefully I'll make it back to Nashville some day.
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R W.

Great ribs, great music!
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Wendy L.

I guess I liked it more than others...! Part of that might have been driven by the fact that I was STARVING and hadn't eaten a proper meal in nearly 24 hours, but I thought the food was pretty good....and the upstairs patio was awesome. I was in Nashville for a wedding, and my friend advised us to go to Rippy's for lunch. The restaurant/bar has two floors - the downstairs being the darker, entirely indoor portion; the upstairs is partially covered but mostly an open patio with tons of seating. Given the great weather that we had, it was nice to sit outdoors and enjoy the sun. (Also, for my NY friends, they could also smoke at the table.) But, wow, we ate a lot. I think we may have scared the waitress. Between the six of us, we ordered 2 orders of ribs, 2 orders of hot wings, 1 order of pulled pork, 1 order of onion rings and 1 order of chicken fingers. Oh, and 2 salads for good measure (I didn't sanction that). And we devoured it all - the ribs are more of a dry rub as opposed to the overly saucy ones you might find in other places (though there's plenty of sauce for you to add). I quite enjoyed the pulled pork. And then we topped off the meal with pecan pie and ice cream. The real clincher was the service - our waitress was working just about every table upstairs and was fast and attentive. She had refills of sweet tea, coffee, fresh beers, whatever we needed before we even asked. All this plus beers and coffee (gotta have the uppers and downers!) was $27 per person.
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Ned H.

HEADLINE: Granted, I'm not from around these parts, but this place did not appeal on many fronts. In town for business and the team wanted BBQ. Now, I have no idea why they wanted BBQ in Nashville ... it ain't known for it exactly, if at all ... this ain't Chicago or Austin ... but we decided to ask the hotel guys where they thought the best BBQ was in town. The answer coming back was Jack's and Rippy's. When we pressed further about which one was the best, we were told that word-of-mouth was better for Jack's, but they didn't have table service per se ... "You get in a line, and place your order, and go find a table" we were told. We decided we didn't want to do that so we decided to go here ... stupid us. We arrive to hear a string duo playing music waaaayyyy too loudly for the size of the environs. We asked to be seated way in the back where there appeared to be an auxiliary bar with a bunch of big screen TV's. At least it was quiet(er) and the only other patrons dining with us back there were a table of five 20-somethings with a very small baby with them ... more on that later. We order up ... two rib orders, one pulled pork and, me, I went for the sliced smoked pork loin ... everyone save one substituted their "corn cakes" for the ginormous onion rings we saw on the way in. I asked what beer they had on tap ... answer ... none ... all bottled beers only ... one star gone right here ... now, they do have a great selection of bottled beers, but I'm just a draft beer snob I guess ... One of us orders a glass of cab ... now, that's just stupid to do in a joint like this, but he goes ahead anyways ... sure enough it comes out in a 7 oz. plastic beer cup. One star should have been removed right then and there, but who orders a Cabernet at a place like this?????? ... plastic cup deserved!!! Keep the star. Our dinners show up in plastic trays with parchment paper underneath all the offerings ... decent portions of meat but the sides of cole slaw, baked beans and sauce, each in their respective small plastic containers, were exceedingly small. Consensus on the ribs by the others was 'they were OK but lacking moisture', as was the pulled pork. My smoked pork loin slices were dry as a bone and, quite honestly, flavorless. They had none of the requisite 'smoke ring' effect needed for truly exceptional smoked meat. We all noted at the end of dinner that we went through the entire squeeze bottle of BBQ sauce ... a hint right there of how moisture-less the meats were. Further, as I continued to apply sauce, the paper in the tray began to shred under the weight of the liquid ... poor concept I must say. Between the lack of flavor of the smoked pork and the gross sauce-logged paper getting intertwined with my meal ... two stars ejected. Now, I'm not from around these parts, but the sauce, which BTW should be the hallmark of any BBQ joint, was just mediocre. Certainly a vinegar base, but nothing nuanced about it at all and thin. I would have even preferred being bowled over by too much heat just to perk up my taste buds ... this simply didn't excite anything at all. Pretty mundane across all the taste buds. The best things on the plate, it turned out, were the o-rings and the 3 oz. of baked beans which had a nice kick to them thanks to what I believe were some jalapenos ... very, very good ... unfortunately, we didn't come here for baked beans and o-rings. The football games on the TV's were infinitely more entertaining than the duo playing music ... their program was highlighted by them playing "Smoke on the Water" ....... with two banjos .... ahem ..... Seeing pecan pie on the menu for dessert ... we ordered up two slices to share, and found it to be one of the WORST pecan pies ever encountered. Simply bad ... no flavor or texture at all ... maybe throwing some pecans into the pie filling next time would help, guys. Finally, to add salt to the festering wound of a dining experience this evening turned out to be, the 20-somethings next to us decided it would be 'hysterical' to start tossing a soiled baby diaper at each other around their table. They seemed to think this was simply hilarious. Now, again, I'm not from around these parts, but ... just not funny no matter how drunk you are, guys. Can't wait to see how the kid turns out years from now. Next time I want BBQ in Nashville, I'll suck it up and stand in line ....... across the street at Jack's. But, really, why seek out BBQ in Nashville in the first place???????
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Vernon D.

Really enjoyed this spot. On travel for work and stopped by here one night for drinks by myself. :) The music was AMAZING!
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Peter G.

The entire experience was horrible. The waitress first reprimanded us for not seeing the hostess. We were then given paper menus that listed some of their overpriced items twice. The waitress was incomprehensible, and also did not understand anything we had to say to her. Finally, we ordered the ribs with baked beans and corn cakes. The waitress came back TWO minutes later with a luke warm half rack of ribs and some unidentifiable piece of clobbered together corn meal. When I tried the first piece of the ribs, I thought I was going to pass out from the stink that spread throughout my olfactory system. The swinish, rotten taste was revolting enough for me to stop eating the ribs after a minute. I really think that the ribs were just microwaved and sat around there for a while prior. Even the corn cakes were just put in the microwave, and the little butter pack tasted rancid and came half melted. I wouldn't be surprised if the dim witted waitress put the butter pack into the microwave as well, with the wrapping around it. We managed to return the ribs and left the place without giving them a cent of our money. If you want good BBQ along Broadway, go to Jacks instead as Rippy's is going to try to quite literally rip you off with a toxic slush of food items.
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Aileen F.

This was probably my favorite place on Broadway and it would have gotten 5 stars if the service was a little better. The music was awesome, the food tasted good, and no cover is always nice!! The waitress was kind of all over the place and didn't seem to know what was going on, plus she took most of our food away from us without asking before we had finished it. She wasn't rude, just seemed very new to being a server. I made sure to thank my friend who recommended the place to us!
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Kevin R.

Mediocre bar-b-que. We tried the ribs, the pulled pork, the catfish, and 4 different sides between us all. They were all average, and nothing really stood out. The service was good, and the location is great, but that is really the best attributes of this establishment.
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Angie M.

To be honest, I ended up here because Jack's was way too busy one night, but I was very happy with Rippy's even though it was my second choice! I had the pulled pork sandwich and it reminded me more like a Hawaiian style pulled pork (kalua), but was still very tasty. The corn cakes side are sooooo yummy; I could've had an entire meal of just those. Also tried their pecan pie; pretty decent and came warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The atmosphere is great; lots of space, so if you want to listen to the band, go into that room, but if you want to watch the Titans or Vanderbilt game, go into another room! Big windows and patio seating allows for lots of people watching. Beers are cheap and service was excellent. Another awesome place along Broadway, will definitely go again when I'm back in Nashville.
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Mic P.

Terrible food, awful service, music is nice, cute mouse that we found running around .... Although highly unsanitary. Birds fly in and out too. Only reason I'd suggest coming would be for musicians.
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F B.

Ok BBQ not the best in Nashville by a long shot. They had unsweetened tea in the sweet tea the night I visited, and the waitress did not believe me. I asked for a soft drink to replace my tea, she later came back and stated she tasted the tea and it was unsweetened and apologized. Why argue with your customer?
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Michael W.

The only prompt service I got was the bro bouncer and his metal detector. Way to make me feel welcome. Beer selection was moderately overpriced, band was subpar. Environment all suggests "here's a honky tonk run by people who don't know how to run a honky tonk." Absolute disappointing mediocrity, masquerading as sobro authentic. There's a bloody good reason the other bars on this block as elbow-to-elbow crowded, and this had ample open seating on a Saturday night.
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Randy A.

Food was OK but service was awful. After my meal I was going to enjoy the band for another hour or so but when I refused a shot of tequila the waiter immediately brought our check. I paid the check and ordered another beer. Only 3 other people in the part of the bar I was in. When I finished that beer I asked for another, the waiter told me I could go to the bar myself to get it, so I did. I stood at the bar while the bartender talked to some other guy behind the bar, only one other person at the bar drinking. She finally asked what I needed and got me a beer, not friendly at all. When I finished that beer I went back to the bar. This time she was standing talking to the same guy and watching "American Ninja Warrior" on the TV. She looked at me when I walked up but ignored me so I pulled out some cash and stood there for about a minute before I walked off and got the rest of my party and left. Absolutely the worst service I have experienced.
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Shanna T.

Best ribs I've ever had! They make an awesome Salty Dog. Atmosphere was so much fun!
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Tom C.

Nothing special bbq. Sauces are pre-made and purchased. One for sure is "sweet baby rays" , the jug was sitting out. I expect a bbq place to make their own sauces. Onion rings were poor. Ribs were ok but my wifes are better. Service was average to below average.
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Sarah A.

So we came here for lunch which was great. I mean where else do you get live music at lunch other than Nashville? There was even live music at the airport! But I digress. We came here for lunch and ordered some sort of meat and everything fried platter and it was great. The music was great so was the company, the food, the service. Honestly what more do you want.
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Jared K.

Downtown Nashville is an awesome place for live music, but surprisingly there aren't just too many barbecue joints to pick from. Jack's has a prominent place on Broadway (Nashville's main drag), and although their 'que is delicious, the line usually stretches halfway to the Cumberland River. I found Rippy's across the street and hoped it would be good, too. Fingers crossed. Not to be outdone, Rippy's had live music going tonight. The old 90s country was actually really good. Nashville is the kind of city where it's not at all unusual to see folks two-stepping in the middle of a restaurant. All in all, this place had a really pleasant atmosphere. I ordered a Half Portion Dinner (6 bones) of Rippy's Signature Ribs. The ribs come with two sides, so I picked potato salad and onion rings. The menu didn't specify whether the ribs were wet or dry, but I hoped for the latter. The potato salad was nice and creamy. It had a great flavor, and I thoroughly enjoyed the crunch from the pickles, etc. I also liked that the mustard base wasn't overpowering. The onion rings looked fresh rather than frozen. They had a great batter and were fried nice and golden. This was an excellent pick for a side dish. Much to my delight, the ribs came with a dry rub. I was able to cut them apart with minimal effort, suggesting that they were slightly overdone. They had a great smoke level, which matched perfectly with the evident smoke ring. My main issue with the ribs was the inconsistency. The first bite was fairly spicy, coupled with just a touch of sweetness. It was also decently tender. Other bites were more bland and weren't spicy at all, and the meat nearest the center was a bit dry. I was surprised to find so many differences in only seven inches of meat. Rippy's wasn't the best barbecue I've ever had, but it was certainly passable. I'd go back for the drinks and music, although I'd likely order a burger instead.
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Julie C.

Oops, don't get a burger here! OK so, tonight we decided to cruise the strip for a 3 course meal and drinks. We decided to have a burger. We've had some good burgers in this city... We decided to stop here because, quite frankly, we were walking by. There was live music and the atmosphere isn't anything to write home about but not awful. We ordered a cheese burger and the tomato might have been fresh but I'm pretty sure I just ate a frozen patty with a Kraft single. Maybe I've become a food snob but it was awful. I don't mind bar food or dive bars but frozen patty, ouch! The onion rings were worth the upgrade, golden, crispy and thick. If I come back I'll stick to live music and bottle beer, nothing on tap.... Actually, I probably won't be back...
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Naomi S.

We were in downtown Nashville and happened to stumble on this barbeque place. Jennifer S was our server and was very nice and attentive. Our only surprise is that we asked for pickles with our meals and were charged for them. I ordered baby back ribs and The meat just fell off the bone. The coleslaw was ok but the onion rings were great.
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Steve M.

Ribs and.sausage were fantastic! Music was good, if not a little loud! Great service!
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Rhonda G.

On a recent trip to Nashville, we visited Rippy's twice. It is a great place to sit and listen to music. On most days there are 2 or 3 bands playing in the different sections of the bar. The second floor band on a Monday during the day was so good that we stayed over 3 hours. Both the first and second floor bands on Wednesday were average. Our bartender was very friendly on both occasions. Typical bar food. We had very good chips and queso but the fries were not so great. Rippy's will definitely be our go-to place for an afternoon of music.
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Jennifer H.

Our server was quick and attentive about refilling our drinks, which was especially impressive since we were there during a football game and it was pretty packed. The food was meh. The upstairs was open air (translate: HOT and muggy because it's September). The music, however, was fantastic. Is there a better bar song than "Sweet Caroline" live? I think not. It has a very college-y feel to it. I would probably try some place else next time.
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Queenie D.

The only place in Nashville during Labor Day weekend that we actually had a chance to get a drink ... it was some beer stand in between the two parts of the establishment, and although it was over priced (due to no wait) it was well worth it... we have been hopping from one place to the next and have NOT had a single drink until this bar ... great performance by the band and I enjoyed the whole lay out of the place.
(4)
John M.

At the table we had ribs, pulled chicken, and pulled pork- ribs are dry smoked but very good. Music was good, ambience reminds me of a college town bar.... Hit the spot before our concert.
(4)
Jennifer H.

Everything is served in plastic. Coleslaw was tasteless. Had to ask for drink refills. Moves trashcans up to tables to clean them. The BBQ sauce was tasty and the pulled pork sandwich was good. $25 for 2 pulled pork sandwiches with one side each and 2 drinks...
(2)
Ru L.

For a Friday night and live music in two separate rooms under the same roof, we got our food pretty fast and it was still hot. That is impressive considering how packed Rippy's was tonight. I got the full rack of baby back ribs and let me tell you something; much better and meatier than Chili's. You want baby back, baby back, baby back ribs? Go to Rippy's.
(4)
Greg A.

One of my favorite stops on the strip. The music has always been great, the food (especially the pulled pork sandwich) is awesome, and the servers are usually pretty friendly and on top of keeping you happy.
(5)
Jackie H.

One of our favorite bars on Broadway. We were there weekday afternoon. Quick service and got to hear a great musician. So many dark, no-light bars..but this one has plenty if you're downstairs. I had the pulled chicken salad and the chicken was great. The only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars is that my fiance had the nachos and there wasn't any cheese on them. Weird, right?
(4)
Kay P.

Yes! Yes! Yes! I got the pulled chicken sandwich and some others in my group got the pulled pork sandwich and pulled pork salad. They all enjoyed theirs. My pulled chicken sandwich was on point. I was happy that they smoked it dry so I could add sauce at my discretion. The sandwich and one side were reasonably priced. I will go again when visiting Nashville.
(5)
Caleb A.

It was busy so I'll cut it a little slack: Never got silverware or a drink refill Waiter was rude. We started as a group of three, with 2 others meeting us toward the end of the meal. One got a water and the other didn't get anything. We were charged a gratuity and the waiter got an attitude when I asked why. Overall, I was less than happy when I left. On a positive note, I guess the food was decent. There are much better options if you want BBQ tho.
(2)
Brittany P.

Went here a few times while in Nashville, it's a fun place, but staff can be a bit rude (which is disappointing on any vacation) Food is mediocre, typical bar food. Pretty touristy place, so don't expect to mingle with the locals here if that's your MO. On the positive side, they've got a nice open rooftop area. Would go back, but proceed with caution.
(2)
Bob B.

Our concierge recommended this place when I inquired about good ribs. I took his advice and headed down the hill from our hotel. I enjoyed the music and the atmosphere, but the ribs were pretty lame. No distinct flavor and rubbery. I wouldn't go here to eat.
(2)
Dirk R.

Good ribs, great pulled pork plate with 2 Yazoo Hefeweizen. Pretty good country band, despite the young look ! Good experience, if you don't mind plastic forks, knives and table cloths! You will not go hungry !
(4)
Taryn M.

We went here for a bite before a Predators game as it is so close, it was very busy to be expected. Food was very good just service was slow. I have heard great things about the wings but we went with pulled pork instead, which was great. Definitely a good BBQ joint just give yourself plenty of time before the game!
(3)
Joe V.

Desperate for a place to sit on memorial day weekend, We went up to the second floor, the smell of fresh vomit greeted us. Sat down, a rush and haggered waiter took our drink order. Sat around for a few, ate some wings and onion rings, it was just not a good night to be there, bailed quickly.
(2)
Derek S.

Horrible customer service. When the 6 of us walked in for dinner we were told to just grab some tables and put them together. Apparently it's not the job of the wait staff to ensure parties are accommodation? So we put two tables together and then one of the staff cone to us and say you can't move that table because it's in a different wait section, she must have been in a bad mood because of her total bitch attitude. We went to a different area, 10 feet over, and asked about moving two tables that were literally 5 feet apart and they told us no again. We ended up having to sit at 2 different tables, less than 5 feet apart....
(1)
Scotty C.

Three different levels, three different bands. It was like a Goldilocks situation where each level serves it's own purpose. The higher up you go, the crazier and more crowded it gets, and the better the bands get. We started on the lowest level having drinks at a table where it was less crowded. The band was fine but the entertainment value came more from how hammered the lead singer was. After face planting off the front of the stage, she continued to insist she was fine dancing around and getting into it with the crowd. Eventually they turned her mic off and she still continued to sing into it. You could tell her band members were so sick of her shit. We then skipped the second level and went straight upstairs to meet friends up top. The upstairs band really had the crowd going and it was pretty packed up there. Had some drinks, got my groove on and partied til close.
(3)
Sebastian W.

I ordered the 1/2 slab ribs. It was kinda dry but tasted ok with sauce on it. The fries and onion rings were good. The band and the music were good too. It was a positive experience overall.
(4)
Tim R.

Great music in two spots downstairs and the covered patio upstairs. The BBQ is great - one of the old standby's on Broadway. Friendly staff. They do have TV's if you are interested in sports. The patio on the roof is a good spot for music and broadway people watching. It can get a little crazy before big events at Bridgestone. And remember to tip the musicians - that's really how they make a living.
(4)
Jim B.

This bar is on the corner in Broadway across from the Bridgestone arena in the heart of downtown Nashville. I has two stories with the upper deck being an open/covered patio w/ a small stage. There is at least one stage downstairs as well. This place is pretty touristy, but for good reason: you should go there. Plain and simple, it rocks. There will be live bands to be there on there multiple stages most evenings. This is Music City, after all, so every one playing and singing here will be trying to make it big, so the music will be top notch making for a great and rowdy experience. The food is decent here and not too pricey. Not the best barbecue I've had in the south but was a perfect compliment for the entertainment. Drink specials seem to mostly include domestic bottle of beer and maybe some mixed drinks. Side note: the first time I came here Ronnie Dunn popped up out of nowhere, took the 2nd floor stage and played four songs (June of 2013). Afterwards he spent at least an hour being mobbed by riff-raff and hooligans (my wife and I included) for pictures and autographs, and he was very cooperative. Seemed to be a somewhat normal occurrence here.
(4)
A S.

Melody was awesome. Stumbled in randomly right before a big concert on the street and somehow snagged a table. Melody kept the drinks coming was personable and so adorable!!!
(5)
Tim B.

The BBQ was good. We stopped by before a concert at Bridgestone Arena. The service was fast to meet the limited time that we had. We did love the live music and drinks.
(4)
Allyssa M.

Good music. Pricing is what you'd expect. If you're thinking of grabbing a seat don't bother unless you plan on eating and drinking enough to provide your server a nice tip. My husband and I came to hang out before a game bought a bucket and we're happy to stand. A nice group had a table the gave up to us. After being asked by the waiter if we'd be buying more we said we'd do more drinks for sure but just got our bucket so not at the moment. He proceeded to tell us he wanted to save the table for someone spending money or he'd lose money. He then came back 10 minutes later and asked us to leave so someone else who was spending money could sit there. We didn't want to cause a scene and moved. Our next visit to nashville we won't be going to rippleys. If we didn't have a bucket to finish we'd have left right away.
(2)
Barrett N.

Seriously, I am dumbfounded by the service at this restaurant. It took a solid 15 minutes for a server to even see that we were sitting down and ask if we wanted something to drink. We ordered food. He wrote nothing down and our order came pretty fast (the ONLY perk). It took another 10 minutes, 2 servers, and a bus boy to get utensils. So by the time I got a fork, my ribs were cold. They messed up not 1 but 2 side orders, they put in the corrected order, which didn't come out till we were done eating the rest of our cold food. Our new side orders finally came out and my fries were cold. Then, I ordered a Yuengling, and a miller light came out. Despite all of this, we were charged for everything we got, which, if you ask me, they could have at least comped a round of beers. Negative. Did I mention it's my birthday?
(1)
Alex E.

It is very rare that I leave a place and make it a point to tell people never to go back, but that's how I felt leaving Rippy's last night. The waiter was incredibly rude and very condescending to our group. Once we were able to actually order-he kept walking away telling us we weren't ready every time we tried to start ordering-the food came out pretty quickly. I got a BBQ sandwich and it wasn't anything to write home about. Prices aren't bad, but everyone thought that the food was just okay. The music is this place's only redeeming quality. There are too many other restaurants around here to waste your money coming here and eating average food with horrendous service.
(2)
Andy K.

Rippys was awesome! Only reason I can't give it a 5 star review is because they didn't have options to do things like 1/2 chicken and ribs. You can only choose one meat for a dinner plate. The ribs were delicious and everything is finger licking great! The ambiance, decor, vibe, and live music made you feel like a local. The best part of my Rippys experience was the impeccable service! Melody is a rockstar! She gave me a birthday shot, also showed and took a pic of her lipstick for my friend because she was curious of the color she was wearing! We all joked with a group chant, 'maybe it's maybeline.' And it was! Oh.. She also found the time to get our drinks and food at just the right time. Melody you're awesome and congrats on the engagement! Her fiancÃ© is an actual rockstar! So stop by, ask for her, and then go see her fiancÃ© play! Rippys BBQ. Nashville at its best!
(4)
Asia D.

CMA fans do not go! Our waitress had the worst attitude and was upset that we asked for separate checks. She just decided to divide it evenly between everyone. Food was just ok. The windows were open and it started pouring down raining on our table and not a single person came to help up clean up. Our food was soaked but luckily most ppl had finished eating. Spend your money on better food and service somewhere else.
(1)
Ahmed S.

Worst place in town. Very rude and racist staff. I observed an employee here calling a customer the N word and treating them in a condescending way. The customer left and was very upset and the management did nothing about it. On too of that they serve horrible food and you can find livelier help in a graveyard, which is will likely smell better too ! Avoid at all costs
(1)
Doreen M.

Super basic atmosphere. Music was enjoyable. Had chili with corn cakes. I thought corn cakes wold not be pancakes but something to pick up with my fingers. It was an OK place, but there is so much to explore in Nashville.
(3)
Nancy M.

Mediocre at best. Go there for drinks. I had pulled chicken sandwich & fries. The pulled chicken was barely warm. Th bun seemed like the kind you buy in bulk at SAMs or Costco. The sauce tastes like anything I can get at the store.
(2)
Doug T.

Worst service in town!!!! Manager and wait staff are the most inconsiderate people I have ever come across. DO NOT GO HERE
(1)
Ron H.

In the shadow of the Bridgestone Arena, we went to Rippy's a couple of times during our Nashville vacation. The atmosphere was what I was looking for in my ideal "Nashville experience". Our first time to Broadway, we stopped at Rippy's for lunch because the music drew us in from the street. We sat in the upstairs outside. There were 3 guitar player/singers on stage and they were really good musicians taking requests, playing country covers and interacting well with the crowd. I had the pulled pork sandwich with a beer, which was very good. I would say it was above average. I did think that the service was a bit snotty. Almost as if we weren't welcome. I later found out that this sort of behavior is normal at Rippy's. We did go back at night, just for drinks and music. This time we sat downstairs in the back and stayed for an hour enjoying the band before moving on for our bar hopping adventure. Great atmosphere, great entertainment....would be better with less attitude.
(3)
Doug W.

Overpriced barbecue, the only reason I walked in the place was Jack's is closed on Sunday. The pulled pork had no flavor. And they offer no combinations. And did I say overpriced? On a side note, the place was empty, server (Victoria C #448) made us move to one of their tiny two place tables. Guess what, still empty when I left. And one last thing barbecue sauce, only two, one too sweet and one too spicy.
(1)
Fabiola G.

It goes without saying the music was great. Slower tempo than the other bands down the strip. We ordered the ribs and came out great. Save your cash and avoid the mix drinks. Water down for my taste.
(4)
Ashley H.

BBQ was good, not amazing. There were live bands all night which was cool. Its definitely laid back. Not a must go kind of place but not regrettable.
(3)
Billy H.

This place is in business because it's on broadway & people that are visiting Nashville are downtown, looking for boots or hats or something & decide to eat here. The food isn't bad, but it's not great. You could get the same food from a fast food BBQ place like Bar-B-Cutie & it would be a lot cheaper. The meat doesn't have much flavor. The prices are Broadway high. I can tell you that all the people eating inside are tourists that do not know there's much better BBQ options around town. One of the only pluses about the place is the large, second story patio that overlooks the street below. A great place to people watch.
(2)
Kimberly W.

The pulled chicken was very dry, as was the burger. The burger had no flavor. No draught beers and they definitely charge the tourist tax.
(1)
Louie A.

Awesome full slab of tasty bbq ribs & delectable chicken wings, excellent live music both country & contemporary, great beer selection & friendly atmosphere- what more can anyone ask for? Thanks Rippys!
(4)
Nikki C.

Stopped in here twice this weekend during my cousins bachelorette party. It was our last stop on our bar hop Saturday night. Good crowd and had a decent band playing. Then we stopped by for mid-afternoon drinks on Sunday. It was gorgeous out so we hit the second floor which is completely open but still has a roof which was AWESOME! The open layout allowed for a warm breeze and let us be outside without baking in the sun. The acoustic trio was really good. I have a feeling this bar gets a lot of the better gigs due to it's size. Being from the Tri-state area, we were impressed at the drink prices being much more reasonable than NYC. Also the male wait staff wear a great t-shirt. Gotta love dirty puns!
(4)
Stefanie M.

So, I read the reviews before we went in and feared it all, but nothing could be worse than what we experienced last week at Tavern '96. My expectations were low but something happened.....the staff (Chelsea and Kirby) were really good. They were interactive, attentive and pleasant! We only got wings and friend pickle spears but both were really great! I thought nothing would be homemade yet both kind of seemed like they were, along with the sauce and dressing as well as the BBQ sauces that were available on the bar! I can assure you that we will not go anywhere else before a Preds game unless I get a desire to write another review!!!
(3)
Alex P.

My compliments to management for hiring the hottest bartender's in town. The downstairs blonde duo and upstairs Burnett trio are untouchable on Broadway
(5)
Ashley S.

Awesome spot for a bucket of beers and great music. Atmosphere is amazing. The grilled cheese is also incredible.
(5)
Dyanne W.

Fun atmosphere, good band, people seemed to enjoy the food. I left after a drink. I had to ask for a drink and menu and my change after I was asked for $5 for my beer. No offer of a tab or my order. Disappointing.
(2)
Mike P.

Was out last night looking for a sw came across Broadway saw a artist that I'm a huge fan of... So a went to enter ur establishment. I opened door was cut off by 3 huge black bodybuilders I had a backpack as I am mobile keep my office in there as I am in music business .... Was told I couldn't enter due to back pack I offered to leave it at hostess station was told no I couldn't do that I have lived in nashville 13 Yrs now. Said search it. Wasn't hiding anything ... Was told I had to exit which I did. Was told I couldn't get in anywhere on broadway I just came from clubs across street. Last statement I said was I wanted to eat and listen to music . was told so what u need to do , guess if I had purse that would have been good horible experience!!
(1)
Alicia M.

Partied here with a friend two weeks ago(will upload pics later) and it was pretty decent. This was my first time going since living here in Nashville. Drinks were ok, food wasnt too bad, but good Lord it was CROWDED! Atmosphere was fun and people were pretty cool. SIDE NOTE: 1. Not a place to get dressed up for. It was hot as hell and comfort is very advisable. 2. GET THERE MUTHA EFFIN EARLY....and I do mean that literally if you want a decent seat or to find a park anywhere in the area. We went about 6:45pm and it was shoulder to shoulder.
(3)
Jacob H.

Quite honestly i was not satisfied with this establishment. The food is way over priced for what it is really worth. The service is nothing spectacular. We were even charged $1 for some ranch dressing. Its $9 for six mozzarella sticks! That is ridiculous! And the french fries were bland and soggy. Not happy.
(1)
Tony M.

Check out the smoked pulled chicken. The food is good but the service leaves allot to be desired. This place is busy but they don't staff accordingly. You will get a seat and service if you get there after the crowd has left. Otherwise, you will have to sit in a strangers lap. Some of the wait staff is friendly but dont expect them all to be.
(2)
Jeff A.

Had a large group and were trying to grab something that everyone liked before the Predators hockey game. We walked in and the placed was already pretty packed ... Ended up going upstairs (which was equally as busy). The food was good but nothing to write home about. I had the pulled pork with baked beans and cole slaw ... pretty standard stuff. The ribs looked good, the pulled chicken got some rave reviews. We also ordered a bunch of apps beforehand. A few of the dinners came out wrong but the server quickly got us squared away. Good food, good drinks, cool honky tonk atmosphere, but best of all they got us in and out pretty quick in time for the game next door.
(3)
Steve M.

A fun atmosphere with live music (multiple floors), and good food. Sat on the 2nd floor with a breeze blowing through the big open room which made it very comfortable. We had the pulled chicken platter with potato salad and baked beans and the half rack of ribs with baked beans and onion rings. Both were flavorful and worth ordering again. Would go again!
(4)
Brittany S.

A review solely based on the music would say "5 stars all the way - great mixture of artists -especially if you stay for 3 or 4 hours like we did - you won't be disappointed. And, if you're lucky, they'll pull the adorable 9 year old girl up on the stage to bust out the tunes like a 20 year pro." And the review that factors in service and food would go something like this: Despite us spending so long there we were definitely earning our keep in the drink department - that was until our waiter's shift ended an no one eveeerrrr came back to check on us for more drinks. Our first waitress was a little rough around the edges but I can roll with that. Maybe they were just trying to tell my parents and I that we had had enough to drink: "cut 'em off!" As for the food - the reviews are right - meh, meh, meh. I had the pulled pork salad and was disappointed in the lack of flavor and moistness in the meat. My bloody marys were a-okay. To add some kick, I took it upon myself to add a dose of the tableside BBQ. All this to say, Rippy's is great if you're thirsty and want to hear music. If you're hungry...just keep drinking till that feeling subsides.
(3)
Julie L.

If you like BBQ, music and an open restaurant concept, Rippy's is the place for you. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, Rippy's is a 2 floor restaurant with an open concept - meaning you find a seat when one opens up. The service staff will get to you when they can and they'll return to you on occasion. There is a bar on each floor, sit up on top and feel the breezes and see the great views of the city. Be sure to get their BBQ, it is to die for. It comes quickly so you won't get to hungry waiting.
(4)
Bernadette M.

I had no idea this place was called Rippy's Ribs until I looked at the receipt. I love ribs. I wish I was able to partake but it was late on a Sunday night. All there was was music and booze. And I'm OK with that. First floor had a band. Looked like the male - female leads were just into each other so we went upstairs where it was an all male band and there were walls just open air and views up and down Broadway. How awesome. My drink here was definitely a stiff one. Thank you, Blondie, I mean Crystal D. The band was much better up here that it even got us out on the dance floor along with three other people. But it was fun. Good times at Rippy's.
(4)
Cory M.

18 guys and a bachelor party. Had a great time and the food was delicious. I, personally, had the appetizer sampler. 4-5 wings, half rack of ribs, 4-5 slices of a sausage, and 2 slices of pork loin with onion rings. Highly recommend.
(4)
Kristen P.

Slooooowwwww. Decent food but not outstanding. Wonderful music. Ribs were the best yet not fall off the bone.
(3)
Alyson C.

Stopped in for lunch on a rainy Tuesday and the bar area was pleasantly crowded. Good live music and a very attentive bartender. Had the pulled pork sandwich & curly fries. The food came out extremely fast and was delicious - exactly what I was hoping for. I definitely recommend for a quick delicious barbecue lunch!
(4)
Claire C.

Like other reviewers, I agree that this is the absolute worst service in town. The food is mediocre at best and the drinks are insanely overpriced. Unfortunately, they will always be busy and stay busy due to their location and tourists who do not know any better. I have honestly never had a good experience here regardless of whether I am eating a meal or just having a few drinks at the bar. There are so many other great options downtown- go there instead.
(1)
JoAnna L.

I stopped by here for lunch on a Monday afternoon. The place wasn't too busy and I managed to find a seat at the bar quickly. I loved that there was a duo singing and playing guitar, they were very talented and were taking requests of all sorts from patrons. I ordered a Yazoo pale ale by recommendation from the male bartender and it was very very good, light flavor and very smooth. I then ordered a pulled pork sandwich with fries from the female bartender near by, she was a little standoffish and only checked on me maybe twice while I was there. Other than that, the experience was well worth it while listening to great live music. The food was pretty average, though. I'd definitely come back to grab a beer and see another set of musicians onstage.
(4)
Rheonna W.

Great band and view from the top! Ribs are good, always a good time. Hard to get a table or bar tender.
(3)
A. C.

(6/23/2014) Did the honky tonk crawl while visiting town for a conference (yes, we were tourists). Stopped into Rippy's, were enticed by the open patio on the top level. Did not eat here, but did get some drinks and hang out a bit. Top level had a decent set of two guys with two guitars, singer/songwriter stuff. Ventured downstairs to the street level bar to listen to an ear-splitting, very bad cover of "Free Bird." Drinks were a little pricey, mostly offered rail/well or cheap brands. Did enjoy the patio, since it's on a corner, probably one of the better views of Lower Broad.
(3)
Timothy C.

Great music, family friendly, good pulled pork and overall great place. Band was great and honored all our requests except Taylor Swift which was understandable. Pulled pork was melt in your mouth good.
(5)
Samy J.

A two toned cafe and bar, Rippy's is a double open mic bistro on the end of Broadway. If the constant music from both stages on opposite sides of the business doesn't' annoy you then the sub-par waiting will. What saves this place is the historical pictures and clippings on the walls, the talented acoustic and or 4-piece-band and the food: Possible the best cheeseburger I've ever had. The actual dining area is big, spacious and music inspired, but then again, what can you expect from a restaurant located on music street in music city.
(3)
Jason M.

Three stars is fair. Decent food, reasonable prices, friendly service, live music (though on Broadway in Nashville that's not all that unique).
(3)
David D.

Leaky roof, wait staff clueless, sat for a half hour never were served!! This was on a Monday afternoon with it half full too. Waste of time! Boooooo
(1)
Dustin W.

Whoa whoa whoa. Good food is one thing, but how much does atmosphere fills the void? After waiting for a good 10-15 minutes, our harried waitress, arms full of dirty dishes and notepad took our order. 100% distracted and had to come back twice to bring our table a round of waters. Soggier food in Nashville. Between the salad, the pulled chicken and pulled pork sandwiches- wet bread, wet salad, even the chicken tenders were soggy and bland. Doused it with the Rippy's sauce- still fighting for flavor after pouring it on. Very disappointing after reading so much about this place.
(2)
Ryan M.

This review is solely on the food and not the bar. We stopped after working up an appetite after hitting up the Broadway honkey tonks. Unfortunately the BBQ here didn't live up to the great music we had heard earlier. We ordered the pulled pork. The meat was a little too fatty and grizzly for my liking. The sides were the best part of the meal. Decent coleslaw and onion rings. Tip: try the spicy BBQ sauce.
(2)
Norra T.

Stopped by here hoping to get drinks and listen to live music before the Brad Paisley concert on 2/22/14. I have never been treated so poorly by a server in my life. This is an open seating restaurant. I sat down as soon as a table became available. The male server with shoulder length brown hair asked if I would order food and drinks. Told him yes and my friends went to the restroom. Server left as I was waving down my friends. Server comes back and says "YOU CAN'T HOLD THIS TABLE" as my friends were walking to the table. Then he had the nerve to say to me because one of my friends obviously ordered A BEER from the bar already we could not order food or drinks at the table. An older couple proceeded to sit at the table while I was still sitting there! I don't usually complain about places but this was RUDE! I left immediately. I have no desire to continue being a patron of place that obviously did not want my business. I WILL NEVER STEP FOOT INTO THIS PLACE AGAIN AND I WOULD SUGGEST TO EVERYONE ELSE, THERE ARE BETTER VENUES ON BROADWAY. I WISH I COULD GIVE THIS PLACE NO STARS
(1)
Kayla F.

My 8 best girlfriends & I were in Nashville this past weekend & we stopped here 2 of the 3 nights because we had so much fun. The cover band was PHENOMENAL & the atmosphere was a blast, we would absolutely recommend it. The only reason we couldn't give 5 stars is because of the absolute piece of trash bouncer that was so very rude at closing time. We were aware we got there near closing time Saturday night so we decided not to get a drink but just listen to the band. Before the band even finished standing up to be done for the night the bouncer started screaming & cursing at every person at the bar. He was physically pushing people out & even picked up some boy who turned around to try to find his friends, knocking into people. It was EXTREMELY unnecessary & unfortunately left us very upset. Yes, we know bouncers have tough jobs. We have stayed at many bars til closing time, some of us work at bars but we have never seen such an overreaction to a closing 15 minutes before 3 am. We say definitely enjoy your stay at Rippy's but LEAVE an hour before they close.
(4)
Bianca I.

had the pulled chicken platter which was huge and delicious! the baked beans were a great side dish as well!
(4)
Monica S.

Really cool place if you're willing to withstand the overpriced drinks. The band was great, but that's typical of what you get on Broadway. My wife would've stayed the whole night, but I wanted to see what else Nashville had to offer. Bartender was friendly and very attentive. I'd go back! Try that Jaco Daniels Fire, one of the only states it's available right now!
(4)
Jeff J.

Ribs were excellent. Nice dry rub. Always a nice atmosphere with good live music. I've eaten here three or four times and the service is always friendly and fast. Great place to eat before hitting the bars!
(4)
Robert J.

Us tourists stopped by here on a tip from a local friend, since our desired spot was packed. We were really just in the mood for good BBQ, and this happened to be nearby. I'll just start off by saying this isn't really a dinner restaurant. It's more of a bar that serves food. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it's not quite what we had in mind. The drinks were fine, but we weren't super thrilled with the quality of the BBQ food. Between us, we had pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches w/ french fries and slaw sides. The food was really nothing to write home about, even though they provided BBQ Sauce to coat it with. The service was a tad off; we had to wait quite a while for our bill (couldn't find our waiter). I didn't know places still served RC Cola! I'm not really gonna write much about the live band or the local beers, you can find these in almost every building on the street. Not sure I would come back, given some of the other options in the area.
(3)
Joshua S.

This place falls right in line with most of the bars on this street. Live music, expensive drinks and pretty much not a local in the joint outside of the people who work there. Bartenders upstairs were real nice. Overall it was nothing to write home about.
(3)
Jennifer K.

We were in Nashville for the Final Four and stumbled upon this place because the music pouring out of the upstairs outdoor stage was so good. We waited about 5 minutes for a table (if) and had a super great server. We both ordered the pulled pork sandwich with fries and onion rings so we could share. The sandwiches were great, but the sauce was what made it exceptional! The fries and onion rings were also hot and tasty. The band playing was amazing, and in the 2 hours we were there never took a break! We did go downstairs at one point and the 2 different bands playing inside were just as good - one in the bar area and one in the restaurant area. I have to say, as a musician, I did not hear one bad band or performer in my 5 days in Nashville. Not even mediocre. Everyone in this town can play! And sing! We actually like this place so much we went back 2 days later. After looking over the menu we stuck with the pulled pork with fries and onion rings. Why mess with perfection? The last night there we went to Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, but stood on their outside patio and listened to the band at Rippy's...kind of silently wishing we had gone there instead. My next trip to Nashville (and there will be a next trip) will definitely include a stop back at Rippy's for great food, great music, and great atmosphere.
(5)
Sean T.

Giddee Up! This country bar was rocking on a Friday night when we busted during the 2014 CMA Festival. The energy was fun and upbeat. There was a country cover band playing on stage, which kept the crowd dancing and singing during our meal. The bar's service was attentive and we didn't have to wait long to place our food and drink orders. The BBQ was above average, not the best; but still much better than some other bar establishments.
(4)
Kathy R.

Had a fantastic time there! Listened to a gentleman, Larry Williams, great country singer. We actually went there twice just to hear him sing. They have yummy fried pickles and mushrooms! The waitresses are super friendly!
(4)
G W.

I am rating this 5 stars because they have the best pulled pork I have ever had. It tastes exactly how it smells which is a smoky BBQ taste to it. Highly recommend if you are looking for pulled pork or brisket on Broadway. Also want to add that we went during the week at night and it had a weekend vibe to it with the live music and amount of people there. Can't imagine how it gets on the weekends but I would definitely check it out if passing it.
(5)
Brian K.

2 stars for food 2 stars for service and facilities 4 stars for music Be warned - the upstairs gets really hot and humid in the summer time. The food we ate, apps and meals were sub par frozen then heated bar food at best - no culinary delight here. The live music made up for all of it though and had me sticking around spending more on brew and tips than anything else. Cool that the place has multiple levels.
(3)
Dana S.

Awesome live music while you eat some delicious BBQ. I had the pulled pork sandwich which was a great portion size. Mixed in both BBQ sauces that are left on the table for you. both were tangy and vinegary, one was spicier than the other but equally satisfying. Onion rings were so good; crunchy, crispy, thick cut. Service was fine and entertainment was great. Pretty touristy but a good spot for cheap eats on Broadway.
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Julie C.

We were here last night for dinner and it was Status quo for southern bbq. Wasn't overly impressed, but it was still good. My husband had the half rack of ribs, and I had the smoked pulled pork. My husband said the pulled pork was the best he's ever had, but I didn't agree. He said his ribs were standard, nothing special. Fall off the bone though! Coleslaw and baked beans tasted identical to KFC's. Lol. French fries were nothing special. Chili was decent! Major downfall is that I don't think they make their own bbq sauce which I would expect in Nashville. We saw a huge bottle of KFC Masterpiece bbq sauce on the server stand. We were bummed. Food was served on paper lined baskets which is cool, but once the paper gets soggy from the meat, it starts to shred into the meat. Yuck! I'd recommend using a different kind of paper!! Service was pretty bad. Server was busy and the place was packed so we were very forgiving. Amazing atmosphere though and the entertainment....ONE OF A KIND!! Only in Nashville!!
(3)
Bridgette C.

This corner bar/restaurant/honky tonk/constant party place on Broadway has never failed to provide me with a good time. No matter what time of day I can enjoy a pretty rowdy party. Post Predators games, happy hour, late night...it's always a good time. Live music on both the lower and upper decks, pretty fast service considering the constant crowds, cheap beers and lots of singing and dancing...Rippy's is that honky tonk-ish place no one gives enough credit to. And they have great simple cheap bar food to soak up the booze so easily consumed here. I love hanging out here, especially early evenings when everyone is just starting to get going. It's pretty hard to get a table most of the time so be aware of that, and this is not a place to relax. This is a dancing, drinking, singing, partying, goofing off kind of place, but it can be a lot of fun if that's what you're up for.
(4)
J. L.

Our Uber driver recommend Rippys for BBQ and the honkey tonk scene. It was seat yourself and, as packed as it was, we got a table right away. We had pulled pork, pulled chicken and ribs. Dinner, including the sides, was great. Loved the fried pickles. Service was fine. Bands playing upstairs and downstairs. Music was ok. Downstairs was packed - difficult to walk through. Would recommend.
(4)
Jesse J.

Food is horrible. Burger was soaked in dales! Smells bad and table top was about to fall off. Over priced and poor quality. Stop at mcdonalds you will be glad you did.
(1)
Heather F.

You come to Rippy's not for the food or music but the upstairs open air patio. These guys have some of the best views of Broadway Street. Here you can cool off under the fans and people watch. The food is your typical bar food. Nothing special though not terrible. They normally have very loud, very average cover bands playing on the patio. It's nice to hear some okay music and sip some ice cold Hap and Harry's beer in bottles.
(3)
Lauren M.

This place is a bit of a shit hole to be honest. The live music was terrible. We sat through 3 hours of a early 20 somethings duo doing bad country covers, they had little guitar playing skills and their voices were even worse. Out of all the bars we visited in Nashville this was the only one I can remember having blatantly awful music. The saving grace is the upstairs open floor patio. Food look gross.
(2)
Marcy C.

We stopped in after hockey game and at first was happy with environment the front staff was great and restroom employee was super nice. I noticed the staircase and was curious. I asked the female employee who was sitting by the stairs what was up there. I had no idea what she said she mumbled so fast and went back to her texting or game whatever she was doing. I told my husband i had no idea what she said and she immediatly stood up and screemed at me that i called her a bit*ch!!! She said something else to me but i was so shocked i was still processing what was happening then she put both hands on me like she was going to shove me! I yelled at her that she assaulted me and where do i find manager but she immediatly shouted at doorman to get me out of there! Two big big men walked me out. This was unbelievable! So i suggest you skip this place and go down the strip where bars are more friendly i ended up having a blast in nashville other than this one woman everyone else was very welcoming to this hoosier!
(1)
John M.

Horrible service.... Took 10 minutes to get a beer. Too many choices on Broadway to be that bad.
(1)
Scott T.

What a freaking disaster, they make your order food within 5 minutes or they kick you off your table.....then you get to talk to security wannabe "head of security" True and the boys.......bad food, warm beer, thank god they bought the real estate before the boom in Nashville.......
(1)
Victoria L.

Rippy's is the biggest bar on the block, you can hear it blocks away on Broadway. It definitely got our attention and we came in to grab a bite and some drinks. There are TVs everywhere to catch sports on. My 3 friends all got pulled pork or chicken sandwiches that were good and filling. I opted to do something different and got the pork loin sandwich instead, which I was very happy with. The sauce that comes with it tastes like a dry rub in liquid form. It's very peppery and went so well with the sandwich when I mixed with a little extra BBQ sauce. The service was very slow though and our waiter was not interested in good service in the slightest. Because the bar is so big, it can get so loud. We were there on a Bridgestone concert night, so the local radio station was hosting a live party there. It kind of adds to the buzz of Broadway though.
(3)
K M.

We loved it. Our server Brendon( I think that was his name) was awesome. He was extra friendly and really helped us out on what to order. His recommendations were spot on. The pulled pork sandwich and smoked chicken platter were the best. The chili was excellent too! The cole slaw was good but needed a little salt. We thought it was much better than Jacks Bbq that was across the street. The band that was playing were funny and sounded great too. I would definitely go back !
(4)
Michael S.

I've been to Nashville many times over the years, lately I've been eating at Jack's BBQ. For some reason I decided to give Rippy's a try this time around, I wish I would have went across the street and eaten at Jacks. My wife ordered the Pork loin melt on Texas toast, she ask the server about the seasoned curly fries, my wife was concerned about the seasoning. Come to find out the curly fries are frozen and pre-seasoned. The pork loin was dry, tough and had no smoke flavor. The curly fries were way too spicy for the wife. I ordered the half slab of ribs with potato salad and baked beens. The potato salad tasted like it was a pre-prepared commercial product, the beens tasted like they opened a can then heated them up. The ribs were an utter disappointment, they were way over cooked, had no smoke flavor, and no taste from the dry rub. The ribs tasted like they were made the day before and heated up in a steam table, which washed away any smoke or dry rub flavors. The server was slow, she never even came over to see how everything was, I had to ask for the check. I spent a little over $30 for lunch and feel violated at the shoddy quality food. Next time I'll be eating at Jack's.
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Charles D.

I had dinner here before going to the Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman. I was staying at the Hilton and just wanted a place nearby for dinner. This was the first place I went into. This place was fine, but nothing overly special. Nothing to blow my socks off, but I would go back again. It's got a good ambiance, decent food, and good music. I had the Chips w/Queso Dip for an appetizer and the Pulled Pork Plate. It was all good. The staff was friendly and helpful. They even have a Restroom Attendant. The live band this evening was a Singer and his buddy on guitar. They were pretty good. A good mix of new and old Country. The speakers were up a bit loud, but not bad. All in all, a good place for food and a bite to eat.
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Bennie R.

It's one of the many in the line of honky tonks in the area. Didn't try the food, we weren't hungry. The father and son band was nice, not as loud as the other bars so we were able to enjoy and not scream across the table. The band interacted with the audience well. The songs were all current and recongnizable. They have a broad selection of music. 6 yr old boy from the audience was so taken by the music, he got up and lined dance with his sister.
(3)
Luna J.

Not too impress!!! great bar atmosphere but not so much for food! I only tried to ribs and the brisket and there were okay... a little dry but the sauce helped!
(3)
John O.

Great- balcony overlooking Broad Good- close to the Preds game, cold beer, BBQ chicken, OK- ribs, wings Bad- mushy pulled pork, cheesy acoustic cover guys
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Rosemary M.

Were in downtown Nashville for the night so we decided to try bbq. The place across the street which smelled better had just closed (6pm on Sunday) so we decided to try Rippy's. They are located between 2 venues both of which were having events so I'm not sure what their menu looks like. They have a special event menu that runs 2hrs before and event until the event starts. This menu includes all the standards...bbq pork, salads, ribs & sandwiches. I had the pulled pork dinner ($12) & my boyfriend had a full slab of ribs ($23). We both were very happy with our meals. I'm glad I read the tip another poster made about the bbq sauce because it did have some heat to it and I was glad I didn't drench my pork in it before I tried it. The food was good and the atmosphere was fun. There is a deck upstairs with outdoor tables that overlook the main street and venue & live music downstairs. We'll probably come back next time we're in town and try the full menu. Yum! Oh... portions were huge!
(3)
Trey N.

Great location downtown next to everything. Quick service, great food!!!
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logan j.

Every time I'm in Nashville I make a point to eat here. Their homemade BBQ sauce is my favorite without question! Here is a little secret the spicy one is the only sauce... The smokey sauce can be found as a name brand in any grocery store. I wouldn't recommend the smokey sauce to anyone but if you like a little spice to your BBQ their sauce will blow you away!
(4)
Maria M.

Great fried pickles!!!!
(3)
CJ L.

The best ribs in the USA have to be the dry rub at Cooter Browns in Alabama. We have been searching in Nashville for a contender to the title and found some close seconds at Ripeys in Honky Tonk Row which had delicious beans in addition to great dry rubs. We heard that Jack's BarBQue across the street with the running neon pigs was also a really good place - but they do ribs with sauce, so we went with Ripey's. I really enjoyed it because it fell of the bone and was a dry rub. They have two kinds of sauce you can add it you must. The spicy one was very good and the cornmeal pancakes make an excellent way to calm down the spice heat between bites.
(4)
Joseph L.

So my daughter and I stopped in after an event and Bridgestone arena. They were very busy, but we did not have to wait long for a table. I can not say how the food was because after the waitress attended two tables twice and we still didn't have a drink after 10 minutes of sitting there we walked out and went to Panera Bread instead where we received instant service. I guess they didn't think I would be a good tipper which in fact is not correct, I will tip 20% if they earned it. We are local residents and will not attempt to eat at this place again. If I had the option I would not even give it one star above.
(1)
Ann P.

Good service, sit upstairs and take in the sights. Food was just ok, thought Jack's across the street was better.
(3)
Robert N.

This was the worst customer service we've experienced in a while... You seat yourself, so we choose the only table that was empty; however, the table needed a good wipe down. when the waitress came over to take our drink/ food order we asked her is she could bring a towel back to wipe down the table... That was exactly what she did, she threw a wet rag on the table and walked away...in disbelief we started cleaning our own table. The over priced drinks arrived in small disposable plastic cups. The food was average, but the way they bring it out is somewhat disgusting, they stack one basket of food on top of the next so the bottom of the basket above your food is all over your meal. Not a good experience.
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Pat W.

Yes, I'm a tourist to Nashville, so I'm going to obviously love Broadway and all the bars there. Every time I've gone, Rippy's has been a staple location. I'm still trying to figure out if Nashville locals love or hate Broadway? Rippy's has the standard features of a Broadway Bar: live country music, a dive-y atmosphere, and free flowing booze. You'll also find some decent BBQ here. I had the pulled pork sandwich. It was good, but definitely could have used some more meat to it. The table sauce is the key here. If you're willing to brave the line, Jack's BBQ in my opinion, is king BBQ on Broadway. TN is one of the final states not to embrace the bar/restaurant smoking ban. If you're coming from a smoke free state, some of the other Broadway bars will make you miserable. But Rippy's best feature is a huge open air deck. Smoking problem solved.
(4)
Kaiping S.

5 stars are for the ribs ONLY. the ribs are ridiculous. fell off the bone with just the slightest touch. great tasting as well. so tender. oh so tender. the wings were not very hot and did not have enough sauce on it. my friends were unimpressed with the bbq pork sandwich and other entrees here, but every one of us who had the ribs finished our whole racks and wanted more. server was attentive and had no problem doing separate checks for a large group which was very nice, especially since it was crowded. combine the service with awesome ribs and great live music and i will def be coming back next time i am in town.
(5)
Kory V.

Fair BBQ ribs. Great onion ring. Good waiter who was cool and told us where else to go on broadway and was right on. Fast.
(4)
H. P.

The place looks cute, but the service and band were awful. We didn't stick around long enough to try the food.
(2)
M B.

Seeing as how most of the reviews for Rippy's are from out-of-towners like me, I'm guessing that Rippy's is mostly a place for tourists. Given its excellent location right on Broadway and near the convention center, that's not surprising. That said, just because a place serves tourists doesn't mean it's bad... and it wasn't - it was quite good. My friend and I sat next to one of the large airy open windows and people watched as we ate a huge sampler platter of ribs, wings, onion rings, pork loin and sausage. Everything was excellent (especially the ribs), except the loin was a bit dry. Corn cakes were not what I expected - basically a pancake made from cornbread batter. Very good. Service was prompt - lots of quick soft drink refills for free. Salad was just OK - mostly iceberg lettuce and a few tasteless tomatoes covered with way too much sprinkled cheese. Next time I'm in town I'll check out Jack's across the street to see what the hub-bub is about, and compare.
(4)
Roger B.

great bbq, fun attitude total great place to eat and drink. very historic old town feel with great menu choices. would be a fun place to hang out for hours on a Sunday afternoon i had the pulled pork pizza and it was unbelievably flavorful even the next day for left overs being from southern California visiting a few years ago maybe it has changed but loved the location. great example of a cool Nashville place.
(4)
Arestia R.

Lovely balcony, pretty good pork barbeque and delicious sweet tea. It was a great spot to enjoy an afternoon lunch. The service wasn't stellar, but it didn't really matter. Conveniently located at the top of the music strip, too!
(3)
Andrea R.

It's your typical country bar, but considering I never go to country bars in Chicago I thought it was great! My friend had her rehearsal dinner here and it was a blast. A low key atmosphere, BBQ food that didn't do much for me (but my fiance and others seemed happy), and most importantly fabulous service (I had a drink in my hand at all times).
(3)
Adrienne M.

When husband, friends, and I arrived at our hotel in Nashville, the hotel porter told us we just had to "Go down to Rippy's on 5th, get some pulled pork with corn cakes, some slaw, maybe some beans, drink a PBR, and have a 'come to Jesus' meeting". So that's exactly what we did. It was a great place to go for dinner; lots of tables, goood food. Live music, too, although I would choose some of the other honky tonks for nightlife. Overall, RIppy's is a great place to stop for dinner. 5 stars for pulled pork.
(5)
Emily T.

The BBQ on my visit to Rippy's ranged from bleh to meh ~ 2.5 stars leaning ever so gently towards 3. The pulled chicken on my sandwich was adequately cooked, but so moist that the bottom bun disintegrated. The only sauce was a vinegary and somewhat watery solution in a plastic squeeze bottle, but it was alright, I guess. The beans were quite zippy and worth eating, but the french fries seemed like they may have sat under a lamp for a little while or something. Eh, I wouldn't be afraid to eat here again, but I wouldn't go out of my way... unless the live music act warranted it!
(2)
Sean S.

I went there for lunch with my 19-year old daughter. We were seated right away, the staff was very friendly, the live music was outstanding (my daughter actually commented that the "guy sounds exactly like Keith Urban", and the beer was cold and on the cheap side. The food (I had pulled pork on the plate) was good, but not great.
(3)
Ryan C.

Came here with family great music and delicious ribs worth your time to try
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Gina H.

We stumbled upon this place because Jack's was closed. It was Tuesday night and this place was empty. We ordered three items: $22 for a rack of ribs $12 for fried catfish $12 for pulled pork They all came with a tiny styrofoam cup of baked beans (very sweet), and another cup of cole slaw. The ribs were very dry, the pulled pork was dry. The corn cakes were cold. I don't know if it was because it was Tuesday that the food was sub-par. I can see how this place can be packed during hockey games... with two large bars and many TVs as well as a stage for a live band. The service was good, but there's not much to say about the food. If you do want to come here for food, I'd recommend the catfish. It was excellent. As for the other bbq items, I'd shy away from those.
(2)
Rowdy B.

Not impressed at all,, I ordered the pulled pork platter and it was rather bland. Service was okay but could of been much better.
(2)
Elizabeth E.

Let's keep this brief: Rippy's is awesome if you are looking for a great outdoor atmosphere in downtown Nashville with some live music. The recently renovated patio on the second floor is very nice and there is lots of space. When it comes to the food and the service, though, Rippy's leaves a lot to be desired. It is just okay BBQ (if you want good BBQ, walk across the street to Jack's instead) and the servers are just okay. I have had weekday and weekend lunches and dinners there and only leave thrilled when my main goal was to sit back, enjoy some domestic beers and shoot the breeze with a good view of Broadway.
(3)
Herb C.

Rippy's is a corner bar that extends to the building next door and has a upstairs patio. I went there twice when I was in Nashville, due to the proximity to the Nashville Convention Center and I had to get in, eat, and get out. They have a wide selection of beers and spirits as well as a menu that is okay. I mean, I've had better BBQ pulled pork sandwiches elsewhere. The pork was very dry but they did have BBQ sauce at the table so you could put as much as you want on it. But the pork itself wasn't that flavorful. They have lunch specials which are a good deal, if you are looking for a good deal. My pulled pork sandwich came with fries and some gnarly cole slaw for $5.95, which isn't that bad, if you think about it. If you want value, this is the place to go to. Based on the sandwich that I ate, I wouldn't come back though.
(3)
Anne M.

Easy lunch spot. Last Friday I had friends in from out of town and we were planning to go to Jack's BBQ on Broadway. Unfortunately we got there around 12:30 and the line was already out the door and down the sidewalk. Rather than stand there in the heat we decided to look at a menu of the place with the roof top seating, Rippys. We were able to sit anywhere...the upper rooftop was terrific! Great people watching. I had the pulled pork sandwich w/ baked beans. Had to ask the waiter for sweet BBQ sauce rather than the spicy which was already on the table. My friend had pulled chicken and pork sandwiches too. Everyone was happy with the choice and we were out of there within an hour. I enjoy Jack's but would definitely go back to Rippy's!
(4)
jared b.

Best BBQ i've ever had. Their bbq sauce is a delicious vinegar sauce and it compliments their spicy bbq so perfectly. I got the half rack of ribs and they were soooo delicious. They have a dry rub and they must smoke the ribs so they fall off the bone. Squirt it with a little of their special bbq sauce and it was the best ribs i've ever had. And i've had some good ribs. But you know your at an unbelievable bbq place when the baked beans are delicious. They were the best beans i've ever had. I also had some fries and they give you a version of their cornbread and its in pancake form... but its perfect for the heat you get when you eat the ribs. My friends got the pulled pork sandwich and they seemed to enjoy it very much as well. I had a bite with the sauce and it was money as well. Very great place... And try the local beer, Yazoo. Very very good pale ale.
(5)
William P.

I only came for the ribs. Half the rack was overcooked and over spiced. The other half pretty good. A nice sweet flavor but still over spiced. Other than that, kinda loud but nice patio. Great service. Good price. I'd come back.
(4)
Dan H.

Ribs and side dishes were amazing!! Beer was cold and the music was great!!
(4)
Lori O.

They have great pulled pork and chicken. The waiter was friendly enough but a bit distracted by the baseball game....ok so it was the World Series, but still, when ya ask me if I need anything else at least take your eyes off the tv behind me so I don't have to say " no I'm good" 3 times!! He's forgiven, I'd go there again in a heartbeat and give them 4 stars as long as we don't have to wait half an hour for the bill again. Also, I love that they have outdoor seating upstairs overlooking Broadway.
(3)
greg j.

Fun place to hang out, especially upstairs in the patio area. The secret is in the BBQ sauce in the tables. I had smoked chicken. Portion size was small and it was flavorless till I got sauce sly up and down it. Live music downstairs was very good, with a crisp clean sound
(3)
Louise M.

I was in Nashville for a wedding, and we had arranged for the wedding shuttle bus to drop our group of 20 friends off downtown to continue our night of merrymaking. We were trying to squeeze our big group into the more crowded bars, and realized that we were not going to be able to have a good time packed into one of these places. This is about when we spotted Rippy's right accross the street, with open tables! Our group swarmed Rippy's and staked out two large tables. We had a great time there, the cover band even allowed the bride to come on stage and sing a few songs... it was adorable! None of us ate anything while there, so this review is only for the bar/nightlife. Rippy's was exactly what we needed to get a feel of Nashville nightlife, without the drawbacks of a sweaty crowded joint. Thanks Rippy's!
(5)
J L.

In nashville for a weekend and gave this place a shot hoping for some authentic bbq. It was dissappointing. The pulled pork was dry with no smoke flavor. The bbq sauce varieties, hot and sweet, were neither - totally bland. The saving grace was the delicious onion rings and bloody mary's. Dont bother with eating here, just get a drink and some onions.
(2)
Hula R.

THE FOOD IS GREAT, THE PLACE IS SMALL. YOU HAVE TO GET THERE EARLY, IF YOU WANT TO SIT DOWN AT ALL! This place is pretty busy and they have great food! I went here for lunch and the BBQ is so good! I had the shredded pork and they added a little spice to it which was so nice! I went back to this place later that night and it was packed with drunk Nashvillians who were there to have a rip roaring good time!!
(4)
Peter D.

We popped in here for some late after pubbing food before heading back to the hotel. I had the pulled pork and my friend had the chicken strips. My sandwhich was flavorless and mushy, not real good. The chicken strips were obviously from a big box of frozen tenders. Overall not exactly good. At 2am I have low expectations but I did expect something a bit better than this. Service was decent though which keeps them from 1 star. PS- I hate bars that serve plastic cups. That is an instant 2 star reduction.
(2)
Robert K.

Rippy's is a favorite of tourists and locals alike. This place gets slammed during football and hockey season and especially if there are big concerts happening around town. The only thing I have had at Rippy's are the ribs, which were super tender and fall off the bone. The upstairs area is a great location for watching the tourists and homeless musicians. At times the service leaves a little to be desired, but because of the sheer popularity of the place, I really don't expect much better from them. Overall, check it out if you have not been there or if there is an event at the Sommet center.
(4)
Yvonne L.

i went there for dinner. i guess there's music there every night. it was good but the music outside the restaurant by the street performers were better. when the night is so quiet and all you hear is one singer on the street corner singing into a microphone, it's like the perfect stage. the ribs were covered with pepper that i had to scrap off. i was hoping for a honey bbq sauce or marinade so i was very disappointed. the corn bread was too much and not good enough for me to finish. overall eh.... not worth it.
(1)
Peter A.

my favorite pulled pork and corn bread in Nashville. fantastic atmosphere as you can sit on the roof, and each floor has a different performer! i recommend sitting upstairs as you get to look down all of broadway!
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Nerissa I.

Good for what it is - live music with drinks and food. Before jumping to any conclusions, let me preface what I'm about to say with "i don't drink beer. i hate it. i've tried it many, many, many times and i fully don't enjoy it". What I do enjoy, however, is food. And this place was at best meh. Ordered the nachos and cheeseburger. Nachos were ok until a few hours later when I started to have heartburn that continued for the rest of the night. The cheeseburger was equivalent to that of a hospital cafeteria - fills your stomach but extremely untasty on the way down. The wine was in a pretty little 8oz plastic cup which made me feel like I was trying to pretend to drink grape juice. Overall, wouldn't come back. Live music wasn't any added pleasure. The reason they do a whole lot of business is probably, at best guess, they're location. Prime for all those tourists (like me) that end up on broadway by drive-by.
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Kristin F.

Rippy's is located right in the heart of downtown Nashville on Broadway and like many other reviewers, we were planning on going to Jack's across the street. After seeing the line at Jack's and listening to our tummies grumble, we went with Rippy's instead. The food was decent....I had pulled pork on texas toast and a bowl of brunswick stew. The pork was a little on the dry side, but I think the grease from the toast and the slathering of vingear-based BBQ sauce I put on it really helped. The stew was really good and came with two corn cakes (i.e. pancakes made from cornbread batter) that were sweet and a good compliment to the spicy stew. I'm inclined to say that prices were a little on the high side for the overall quality, mostly due to the extra $1 I got charged to get fries instead of slaw or beans. C'mon! This is a BBQ joint...people want fries with their meals! The waitress was a little slow, but she did her job and we all had fairly full glasses of sweet tea most the time. This place did it for me at the time, but I will be trying Jack's next time I go to Nashvegas.
(3)
Frank C.

I love BBQ and I'm from up north, so i couldn't wait to get my hands on some gooood southern BBQ. I Boy, ill tell ya, i was not disappointed. I ordered pulled pork and smothered it in BBQ sauce. It met expectations and for the corn bread!! it was like eating a pancake! It was really really good, but i wish it wasn't so flat! The atmosphere was rockin, music playing and the service was fast.
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Mariela C.

Rippy's is another great downtown place to escape the country music blasting out of all the Honky Tonks. Though I hear it's a great place to grab a meal, I actually came to Rippy's to hear a friend's favorite Big Band play. With two ridiculously animated guys and a whole lot of instruments, the show was pretty great. I love the big windows that allow for fantastic people watching, however, when good live music is playing the place gets ridiculously crowded downstairs. My friends and I, however, found out there was an upstairs and I came upon one of my favorite Broadway surprises, a roof top patio! Though the hoards of people smoking ruined it a little, I had a great time staring at the ever so entertaining show that is Broadway on a Friday night. It's also Nashville Preds fans favorite pre and post game stop as they usually have drink specials in honor of Nashville's hockey team supreme.
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Address : 429 Broadway
Nashville, TN, 37203
Phone (615) 244-7477
Website https://www.rippysbarandgrill.com/
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Opening Hours

Mon :10:00 am - 2:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Very Loud
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu, Sat, Sun
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Yes
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No

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Rippy’s

429 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37203

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