Hardtime’s BBQ

Carthage, TN · Family restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Carthage
#1
of 18 restaurants
City Percentile
88%
rating percentile
Address
Hardtime’s BBQ, 211 Colonial St, Carthage, TN 37030
Status
Open · Closes 7 PM

Hardtime’s BBQ is a restaurant located in Carthage, TN. It is one of 18 restaurants listed in Carthage. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Carthage city average of 4.3 stars. Based on combined rating and review volume, it currently ranks first among restaurants in Carthage. There are 3 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday6 AM–7 PM
Sunday11 AM–3 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday6 AM–3 PM
Wednesday6 AM–3 PM
Thursday6 AM–3 PM
Friday6 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Douglas Keck · Mar 2026

This place is awesome! Great BBQ and the frog legs! You'll just have to try them! Service was awesome and has a great vibe/atmosphere. We will definitely be back! We came across this place just out driving around. Thank you!

★★★★★ 5.0 Jeff Seaborn · Jan 2026

Ate at Hardtime's BBQ for the first time tonight. Amazing ribs and pulled pork. White beans like grandma made. Spoke with Tim and his wife (owners), what a nice family. Great food and great folks!

★★★★★ 5.0 Donita · Jan 2026

Food was delicious. Pork shoulder was so tender that you could eat with a fork. The potato salad was homemade. I will definitely go back. The staff and service was excellent.

★★★★★ 5.0 Pam Slaven · Jan 2026

I got the Brat, my sister in law got the ribs. Everything was very good! Homemade potato salad was excellent! Ribs fell off the bone! I will definitely go back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris Pettigrew · Aug 2025

The best food. Loved the pulled pork, ribs fall off the bone, potato salad and baked beans all fabulous. Hands down the absolute best French fries we've ever had. They're long strips but thin. We've traveled all over the US and their French fries are the best. Tried their chocolate chess pie and it was very good and fresh. I think homemade whipped cream on top would take it to another level. Go early this place is popular and seats fill up fast. Can't wait to try their breakfast. Worth every penny which is rare these days for restaurants.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Delivery ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Quick Bite ✓ Small Plates ✓ Dessert

Services

Family restaurant

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