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Jim Bob's BBQ

3.7 305 reviews 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM 7753 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882, United States

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Since its opening in June 2023, Jim Bob's BBQ in Townsend, TN, has been making a delightful impression on locals and visitors alike. Many customers praise the delicious barbecue offerings, noting generous portion sizes and a range of unique sauces that elevate the dining experience.

Reviewer Dean Delgado highlights the promising start for this small-town gem, stating that the food was good and the service excellent, a sentiment echoed by others. John Loecken enthusiastically described his visit as “a great experience,” thanks to the friendly staff and amazing food. The pork sandwich, as noted by Marty Shaheen, received high marks for its impressive flavors and spicy barbecue sauce that strikes a perfect balance. Meanwhile, Liam M. appreciated the cowboy beans and steak, praising their quality and flavor, though he suggested a bit of fine-tuning with seasoning on the ribs.

Despite minor service delays attributed to being short-staffed, the warm atmosphere and commitment to quality have customers eager to return. Jim Bob's BBQ is definitely one to watch as it continues to grow and refine its menu, promising a welcoming experience for all, especially BBQ lovers.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Jim Bob's BBQ before visiting.

Reviews for Jim Bob's BBQ

3.7
305 reviews

Review highlights

Based on 305 reviews

Jim Bob's BBQ, a recently opened barbecue restaurant in Townsend, TN, has garnered positive attention for its generous portion sizes and flavorful food offerings. Customers frequently highlight the quality of the meats, with particular praise for dishes like the pork sandwich, brisket, ribs, and unique barbecue sauces. The atmosphere is described as welcoming and casual, fitting well within its small-town setting. Service is commonly noted as friendly and attentive, though occasional delays during busy times have been mentioned, likely due to staffing limitations in its early stages. Overall, the restaurant is viewed as a promising addition to the local dining scene, with many anticipating further improvements as the menu expands and operations stabilize.

Dean Delgado
Jul 05, 2025

Place just opened for business (June 2023). Food was good and nice portion size. Service was excellent. Whenever I give ratings I also try to offer perspective. Remember this is a small town, not a metropolitan center, also they just opened (not even a complete menu yet). I would still recommend regardless of location or age of business. This place should only get better with time and once fully staffed too. I love local places like this when I travel.

David Kravetz (Sumoflam)
Jul 03, 2025

Great food and very friendly staff. I dinged them on the service because they were short-staffed and I had to wait quite a while to get seated and also had to wait a while for the food to come out. Treated my 10 month old puppy to a dinner of beef brisket and a sweet potato. He was in doggy heaven. The cod was excellent once I got it and my server was a gem!

John Loecken
Jun 13, 2025

The waitress was friendly as can be. The portion sizes were great. The food was amazing! From the time we sat down till the time we left was a great experience.

Marty Shaheen
May 24, 2025

Stopped in for a quick lunch-service was fast and pork sandwich was one of the best I’ve had in a while. It was served hot and their spicy barbecue had a perfect twang to it and was not really spicy.

Liam M.
May 12, 2025

My wife and I stopped in. Our meal was terrific! I ordered ribs. Not the best I've ever had. However, they were very good. I like mine a bit more seasoned (this is just a preference). Potato salad was a good side. The cowboy beans were fantastic! My wife got a steak and man was it good. It was better than the ribs, and that's not a knock on the ribs.They have a ton of very unique bbq sauces. I am very happy we ar jimbos bbq. My only complaints aren't food related. While clean, the restaurant has some clutter that could be addressed. The soap dispenser in men's room needs replaced. There are some pieces of sheetrock setting in the hall leading to restroom area. The salad bar (which wasn't in use at the time was bit of an eyesore) We will definitely be back.

Leo Shropshire
May 11, 2025

Enjoyed a meal here on 4th of July! It was very busy but as always the brisket was perfection!! It is not a quick in and out and listen folks that is okay for the great food you will get in return!! Our server always apologizes for the wait but our family knows this ahead of time....Thanks for a amazing meal on our 4th of July tradition!

Grace McClenathan
Apr 04, 2025

The food here is great! We tried the pork ribs, smoked chicken wings, and grilled shrimp and all were some of the best we’ve had. Our waitress was very kind and charming, but the service was slow due to there being one cook in the kitchen. The ambiance in the restaurant is a little odd for sure, no music, few decorations, but nothing that the food and service didn’t make up for. We say definitely worth the wait!

Kris Creel Neyland
Mar 29, 2025

The smoked ribs were delicious! Our son also loved the pulled pork and corn nuggets. Everyone we encountered was so friendly and welcoming.

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Quick info

Address
7753 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882, United States
Price range
$10–20
Category
Barbecue restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday 4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Sunday 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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