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Nashville - Capitol view

Capitol View

408 11TH AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37203

615.610.3444

Hours:

Monday - Thursday, 11a - 8p

Friday - Sunday,

11a - 9p

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Sausage & Cheese Plate

Smoked sausage, cheddar, pepper-jack, pickles, pepperoncinis, honey mustard sauce, served with crackers.

Smoked Hot Wings Special Icon

Wet, Naked, Jerked, Dry Spice, Honey Gold or Sweet Heat. (Whole)

3 Wings

Pork BBQ Nachos Special Icon

Marinated slow-smoked pulled pork on a bed of tortilla chips topped w/ BBQ sauce, cheese sauce, shredded cheese, jalapeños, and finished off with a light dusting of BBQ Shake.

Chicken or Turkey BBQ Nachos

Same as the Pork Nachos but with chicken or sliced turkey breast.

Brisket BBQ Nachos

Same as the Pork Nachos but with sliced beef brisket.

No Meat BBQ Nachos Vegetarian Icon

Same as Pork Nachos but without the meat.

Chips & Bleu Cheese Vegetarian Icon

Home-cooked seasoned potato chips, served w/ a generous portion of chunky bleu cheese dressing.

Includes a roll or bun & 2 small sides or 1 side salad.

Half-Slab of Ribs Gluten-Free Icon

Marinated overnight & slow-smoked to perfection. Served wet, dry or half & half.

Slab of Ribs Gluten-Free Icon

Marinated overnight & slow-smoked to perfection. Served wet, dry or half & half.

35.00

Full Slab + 4 Sides Gluten-Free Icon

Marinated overnight & slow-smoked to perfection. Served wet, dry or half & half plus four sides.

Rib Combo

Half slab of ribs, served wet, dry or both + 4oz each of any two meats.

Pulled Pork Special Icon Gluten-Free Icon

7oz of slow-smoked pulled pork. Chopped upon request.

Beef Brisket Special Icon Gluten-Free Icon

7oz of smoked, trim sliced brisket.

19.00

Pulled Chicken Gluten-Free Icon

Served as 7oz pulled or as half chickens.

17.75

Smoked Turkey Gluten-Free Icon

7oz of smoked, trim sliced turkey breast.

14.00

3 Meat Combo

4oz of any three meats. Ribs are extra.

26.00

Built w/ slaw & mild sauce unless otherwise specified.

Pulled Pork Special Icon

4oz or 7oz of slow-smoked pulled pork. Chopped upon request.

8.50

Regular

10.50

Large

Beef Brisket Special Icon

4oz or 7oz of slow-smoked brisket, trim sliced.

Regular

13.50

Large

Pulled Chicken

4oz or 7oz of hot rubbed, dry marinated, slow-smoked chicken.

Regular

11.50

Large

Smoked Turkey

4oz or 7oz of hot-rubbed, dry marinated slow-smoked turkey.

Regular

11.50

Large

Portabella Vegetarian Icon

Grilled 7-8" portabella mushroom marinated in balsamic vinegar, olive oil & spices, topped with gouda cheese.

Regular Only

Smoked Sausage

5oz of grilled smoked sausage.

Regular Only

BBQ Bologna

4oz slab of slow-smoked, grilled bologna topped w/ choice of sauce.

Regular Only

Turkey or Chicken BBQ Chef

Same as the House Salad, but topped with your choice of turkey or chicken.

Pork BBQ Chef

Same as the House Salad, but topped with pork.

Brisket BBQ Chef

Same as the House Salad, but topped with beef brisket. 

House Vegetarian Icon

Romaine lettuce, carrots & red cabbage, topped with shredded colby-jack, tomatoes & pepperoncini peppers.

Portabella Vegetarian Icon

Same as the House Salad, but topped with portabella mushroom.

Home-Cooked Potato Chips Gluten-Free Icon

Regular

4.75

Large

Onion Rings

3.75

Regular

4.75

Large

Fries Gluten-Free Icon

3.75

Regular

4.75

Large

Home-Cooked Pork Rinds Gluten-Free Icon

3.75

Regular

4.75

Large

Slaw

3.75

Regular

4.75

Large

Greens Gluten-Free Icon

3.75

Regular

4.75

Large

Mac n' Cheese

3.75

Regular

4.75

Large

Potato Salad

3.75

Regular

4.75

Large

Green Beans Gluten-Free Icon

3.75

Regular

4.75

Large

BBQ Beans

3.75

Regular

4.75

Large
Does not include any sides.

Half-Slab of Ribs

23.00

Full Slab of Ribs

27

Pulled Pork

Served by the pound.

15.75

Regular

4

Xtra 4 Oz

Beef Brisket

Served by the pound.

23.00

Regular

7

xtra 4oz

Smoked Turkey

Served by the pound.

18.00

Regular

17

xtra 4oz

Pulled Chicken

18.00

Regular

4

xtra 4oz

Smoked Sausage

10

Regular

4

xtra (4oz)

Half Chicken

9.50

BBQ Bologna

10

Wing

3

12 & under only. Includes a side & small drink.

Grilled Cheese

6.50

Hot Dog

6.50

JR BBQ Pork Sandwich

6.50

JR BBQ Chicken Sandwich

6.50

Mac n' Cheese

6.50

Persons w/ nut allergies should avoid.

Homemade Peanut Butter Pie

5.25

Homemade NY Cheesecake

4

N/A

Hot Fudge Brownie & Ice Cream

4

NA

NA

Five Layer Cake

Caramel, Chocolate, Coconut, Strawberry

5.25

Homemade Banana Pudding

4.75

Brownie

2.50

NA

Please call ahead to schedule preparation of meat trays.

Pork Party Packs

Pulled pork w/ buns, slaw & sauce.

31.50

6-Pack

53.75

12-Pack

Chicken Party Packs

Pulled chicken w/ buns, slaw & sauce.

35.75

6-Pack

61.00

12-Pack

Turkey Party Packs

Sliced smoked turkey w/ buns, slaw & sauce.

35.75

6-Pack

56.75

12-Pack

Brisket Party Packs

Beef brisket w/ buns, slaw & sauce.

46.25

6-Pack

69.00

12-Pack

Meat Trays

Pulled pork & chicken, beef brisket, turkey, smoked sausage, bologna, +1 slab of ribs, buns & sauce. Half orders serve 10 people. Full orders serve 20 people.

97.00

Half Order

143.00

Full Order
We provide this Gluten Free menu as an option to customers. However, we neither guarantee nor warrant that any specific menu item will be entirely free of trace gluten amounts. By ordering from this menu, the customer accepts this disclaimer and the menu items prepared by our kitchen.

Pulled Pork or Chicken Gluten-Free Icon

Smoked Turkey or Brisket Gluten-Free Icon

Half or Full Slab Ribs Gluten-Free Icon

Side Salad (No Dressing) Gluten-Free Icon

Greens Gluten-Free Icon

Green Beans Gluten-Free Icon

Home-Cooked Potato Chips Gluten-Free Icon

Home-Cooked Pork Rinds Gluten-Free Icon

Fries Gluten-Free Icon

Nashville BBQ - Done right

Located in the heart of Nashville’s vibrant Capitol View district, Central BBQ is your go-to destination for a quality, music-infused BBQ dining experience. As the most metropolitan of our locations, we embrace the energy of Music City, offering a lively atmosphere where locals, tourists, and newcomers alike can enjoy award-winning Memphis-style barbecue.

Whether you’re stopping in after exploring the nearby Johnny Cash Museum, Musician’s Hall of Fame, or looking for the perfect happy hour spot before a night out, Central BBQ delivers mouthwatering flavors with a side of Southern hospitality.

With its close proximity to Vanderbilt University and the city’s thriving arts and entertainment scene, our Capitol View location is the perfect choice for visitors looking to experience authentic Southern barbecue in an exciting, modern setting. From live music nights to unbeatable catering options for campus events, we make it easy to enjoy slow-smoked, fall-off-the-bone BBQ no matter the occasion.

Whether you’re a first-time tourist, a new resident still finding your go-to spot, or a music lover soaking in all Nashville has to offer, Central BBQ is the perfect place to gather, indulge, and experience the true taste of the South.

The Best BBQ Catering in Nashville

From corporate events to hospital catering for those long shifts - employees are always happy to have Central BBQ lunch and dinner catering. Our Capitol View location also services many weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons and is ideal for any type of wedding catering in Nashville.

LOVE FOR THE SMOKE

Amazing food served fast and hot by an amazing staff!

Amelia L.

“The best BBQ restaurant in Nashville. Cannot miss the pork ribs!

Emily W.

I can't give this restaurant enough stars! The food was wonderful but the employees were beyond amazing.

Sheila A.

  • Amazing food served fast and hot by an amazing staff!

    Amelia L.

  • “The best BBQ restaurant in Nashville. Cannot miss the pork ribs!

    Emily W.

  • I can't give this restaurant enough stars! The food was wonderful but the employees were beyond amazing.

    Sheila A.

Central BBQ