I've been wanting to try this place for a while! I always see it when I drive by in old Bartlett. It gives a small hometown feel and the bbq did not disappoint! My daughter and I both ordered their bbq nachos and ate every bite of it! We can't wait to be back. Homemade chips as well. Service was very friendly and fast. We can't wait to come back and try more items. They have different specials everyday. Be sure to stop in! read more

I have now experienced Texas, Kansas City and now Memphis BBQ in their respective areas and I might not be a fan of Memphis style. Brads is a sit down style restaurant where there is one server who does pretty much everything. It feels like a classic BBQ joint but when it comes to the food I found it a bit lacking. The sandwich was good but I want to be blitzed with flavor and I just didn't get that from the pork shoulder. The Cole slaw that was added I could barely taste too. I had to add a generous amount of BBQ sauce to really maximize the flavor. However the smoked turkey was very good, I just wish it was served hot. The standouts were the onion rings and potato salad. The potato salad was a lot sweeter than I was expecting but it was really tasty and had no celery in it. read more

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We got there was told to seat ourselves. After 5 minutes she came dropped off menus and silverware asked what we would like to drink . We told her and also said we knew what we would like to eat. Her response was let me grab my pad I will be right back. After another 20 minutes which during that time she helped two other tables and cleaned another one we left. She never came to take our order. This is the first time we have received below par service I am hopeful it will be the last time. We will give them another try as we enjoy the BBQ. read more

Drive thru 20 minutes Cole slaw mushy, no taste. Sandwich had no sauce, chopped pork tasteless. Baked Beans ok Been long time since I visited here, guess I might try in another several years. read more

Eh not so good sadly. Brought family from out of town and we definitely got some of the older portion of bbq and roast chicken. Skin kind of pulling away from the meat which feels like it was under the lamp/heat and got dehydrated. Same for ribs. When it is fresh it is probably good but I'm not trying to test it out again. read more

Brad's Bar-B-Q - Smoke chicken, beans and coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

place was dirty. dead flies all over the window sills. had the bbq lunch special. had stomach issues all afternoon. won't go back. read more

I've been eating @ Brad's for years. There's been several locations in Memphis, Bartlett, Moscow, and Oakland. I can't say it's been good every time, but it usually is. I remember in Oakland, I could not get my tea refilled and had to choke my meal down dry. I blame the waitress more than I do Brad's. Brad's is good! I've had a great experience everytime @ the Bartlett location. You should expect a pleasant dining experience if you go there. The ambiance is good too. Brad's is solid. read more

A down home "mom and pop" bar-b-q joint with a rustic feel. Wait staff was nice, quick, and kept our drinks full. Meal was grand. Pulled pork nachos. Pork was so tender that it was falling apart in my fingers. Sauce had a hot and mild option on the table. Was sweet bbq, which I enjoy. All in all, a place I would love to take my parents. read more

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We haven't eaten there in a while because we don't live in Bartlett but we will definitely be going back. The food was delicious and the staff were super friendly! read more

I have been wanting to try this place for quite a while. Today, I gave Brad's Bar-B-Q a try. I have to say that I was kind of disappointed. If you like ribs with a lot of meat on them, this is definitely the place for you. However, if you like your ribs with a good amount of meat and smoke, don't try this place. The ribs need more smoke. The ribs taste like someone baked them in the oven and kind of have an oven baked texture! The restaurant has been in business for almost 50 years, so they are obviously doing something right. At the same time, this is not the place for me. #moresmokeplease #lacksmokeyflavor read more

Had the jumbo BBQ sandwich plate. Slightly above average BBQ. They don't hide their Q under a lot of sauce like many places do. Nice smoke flavor throughout. Onion rings were great. Beans were just ok,,, not your typical Memphis style though. My dining partner had the BBQ nachos. The portion of BBQ with the nacho's was incredible with maybe a pound left to take home. Kristen, our waiter, was friendly and attentive. read more

Thank you for supporting our American freedoms. This is a great nation and it really means a lot that you put a sign on the door actually encouraging that responsible Americans carry a CONCEALED weapon. Our freedoms are eroding and it's very important we as citizens do not have to be totally dependant on government for law, order, and protection. For this I give four stars instead of the three that you have earned on this lunch. Wait staff: incredibly polite and professional. Waitress has served me many times over the years. She took the time to explain the hot sauce, mild sauce, bone plate, and wet naps. Very polite and attentive. She was tipped well. Ketchup bottle was very clean but hot sauce, salt, and pepper were dirty. I understand how they get dirty, but they can be cleaned. Health department score 94. This was also a star. Only one or two stars left for food though. Atmosphere: there is a wonderful smoky smell that reminds me of long winter nights in a cabin in the woods. Decorations are country by nature and very relaxing. Ribs: you can get a half slab with bread and two sides or for a buck and a half more upgrade to a full slab and finish for dinner. My ribs had a wonderful smoky flavor and were really good. Problem was they were probably incredible yesterday when they were cooked. A couple of hints here a: the thin parts are dry and b: they are freshly sauced in the middle, but the edges look horrible. Now the thing with ribs is that you don't have six hours to cook them by the order so you have to start early, early in the morning to have perfect ribs by lunch. Ah but it is so much cheaper and easier to cook them in business hours and serve them the following day. The problem is that if you are serving me leftovers and I save half for later, then they are pretty much expired. Beans: straight out of the can. Period. I might be wrong. That is my opinion. It reminds me of the cans of pork and beans where you have to search every plate to see which person got that little piece of meat. I was not so lucky. I did put a small piece of my ribs in though just to make me feel better. Bread: sesame buns straight out of the bag. It was even slightly stale which would be impossible to tell if only they were buttered and toasted. Onion rings: frozen and bagged- deep fried. Onion rings are so easy to make and so much better made by the order. Price: 27 bucks for lunch including tip. Can't afford to do it often. And now I have leftover leftover ribs to eat later. Now that I factor in the price,I feel like giving one star for food, another for servers, and a third one for the handgun thing. So when I paid, they asked. Told them the sides are just ok, but the ribs were probably really great when they were cooked yesterday. The only response was that I should try the potato salad because it is made in house. That tells me two things: 1: my intuition about eating leftovers was true, and 2: the only thing (other than meat) prepared in house is potato salad. Brads, you are a long standing staple in the Bartlett community and I know nothing about running a restaurant. But I ask you to listen to opinions and respect them. read more

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Some people call Disney World the best place on earth, but they obviously haven't sampled the fare at Brad's Bar-B-Q. I've been eating Brad's Bar-B-Q pulled pork since I have been able to digest solid food and it does not get any better than this!!! Memphis-style dry rub BBQ is a classic and Brad's stays 100% true. The sauce is packed with flavor and naturally comes on the side. Everything here is great! A meal is accessorized with the classic plump and juicy baked beans; spicy mayo slaw; crunchy and seasoned cascade of potato spears, and hot and greasy onion rings. The sweat tea is also phenomenal! The ribs are famous as is the pulled pork. Take a drive over the tracks to their location which has been there for over 30 years. The restaurant is clean and the staff is incredibly friendly whether you are taking out or staying to dine in. No matter if it is your first visit or you are a regular, when you come to Brad's you are family. If I had to choose my last meal on this earth, it would be a pulled pork BBQ sandwich from Brad's topped with creamy slaw and potato spears with an extra large glass of sweet tea! read more

The food was so so. Ribs had more cartilage then usual and the French fries were straight baked from the bag. The bathrooms were gross. The service was excellent but overall the place could use a good cleaning. read more

Arrived just before noon on a Wednesday to find a mostly full lot and dining room. Great smoke smell inside and out was promising. The decor more closely resembles a country store than a BBQ joint but if had a cozy feel with a mix of tables and booths. I was greeted promptly and told to take any seat I would like. The server promptly took my order with no small measure of southern charm. The table contained small bottles of their Standard and Hot sauces. Ordered a half slab, small pork sandwich, slaw and beans since they didn't have a sampler platter on the menu. Standard sauce: Thin tomato base with a nice hit of vinegar. Not a ton of personality but tasty. Hot sauce: thick tomato with a load of black pepper. As a fan of black pepper this was a verify nice surprise. Not a traditional sauce for the area but quite tasty. Ribs: 2/5 Salt immediately overpowers any smoke flavor in the meat. Moderately overcooked to a grey tone, with the membrane still on the slab. Sauced but at an odd time in the process resulting in a mushy mess of a coating. disappointing. Shoulder: 3/5 Fine chopped shoulder on a toasted bun and optional topping of slaw. Little smoke flavor and not much texture to the meat. Little to no bark bits to be seen. Was fairly moist though with average flavor overall. Rounding up from a 2.5 here because of outside factors. Slaw seems like super minced preordered style. More of a sweet than a vinegar hit. Nice as a topping... But bland as a side. The beans, too, lacked much personality. After adding a tablespoon of hot sauce and some chopped pork they livened up considerably. By 12:30 the place was packed. Good value, fun atmosphere with excellent staff...but the food just doesn't warrant coming back when there are so man better options in the area. read more

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Brads BBQ is like Cheers where everyone knows your name. The same two sweet ladies have been dishing up perfectly chopped BBQ sandwiches for literally as long as I've been in Memphis, which is over 20 years. The food is good, comforting and about as Southern as one can get. Our usual fare of the "regular BBQ sandwich plate"is dependably delectable. It comes with two sides. Hubs always gets the potato salad (mustard-based and to die for) plus onion rings. When you hear those words yelled to the kitchen..."drop a ring" you know it's coming out hot and fresh. I always get the potato salad and the baked beans. Take 30 minutes and enjoy the food, the nonpretentious decor, and the friendly folks at Brads. read more

Brad's Bar-B-Q - Black pepper added by the hubs. It doesn't come this way. This is the regular BBQ sandwich plate. Need more food? Order the jumbo. - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This was our first visit to Brad's and it was AWESOME. First, the waitress, Wendy was phenomenal. She went above and beyond to ensure that our meal was superb! My husband and I ordered the slab for two and brought home more than enough food for another person. The ribs were tender and we could easily pull the bones apart. The sides, beans and potato salad, were some of the best we have ever had. We will definitely be back!! read more

Terrible service. It took an hour to get through the drive thru window and then the BBQ pork was okay but nothing special. They don't even toast the bun for the BBQ dinner plate any more. They used to be great but have really gone down hill in the last couple of years. Skip this place. There are much better BBQ places in the area. read more

I was there with my 2 young sons. The BBQ was pretty good. The nacho cheese on the BBQ nachos tasted awful. After complimenting the waitress on the BBQ, I suggested that the restaurant look at making a change to their nacho cheese. At a minimum, the waitress could have said to my son, "I'm sorry you didn't like". Not one word. Customer service is about making sure your customer receives a positive experience. You failed. read more

I tried this place based on a recommendation from a coworker. It really was not bad, but my companions disagreed. I ordered the spaghetti and bbq nachos. I felt the nachos were good. The portion was generous, the cheese was acceptable, and the bbq was flavorful. The spaghetti was a little disappointing. It was not bbq spaghetti as I believed it to be, so I can only blame myself for this mistake. My companions ordered the bbq sandwiches. They stated that the meat was dry and did not have any flavor at all. The sauces provided on the table were good, but the meat served was apparently bad enough in their opinion that it was deemed "not really bbq" due to its apparently incredible low moisture content. Based solely on my one experience, I think the food was quite acceptable. It is easily better than Rendezvous, but then again any BBQ in Memphis is better than Rendezvous. Food: 3/5 The atmosphere is quaint. It feels like a very small wood shed. The waitresses all wear camo-colored t-shirts which is interesting and fun in a military way. The area surrounding the restaurant is equally unique with an old train car nearby and the actual railroad tracks literally right next to the restaurant. It all felt strangely familiar as if there were another big name Memphis BBQ place with a similar adjacent railroad location and cozy/tight dining facility built like a wood shed. I wonder if Germantown has anything like that. If they don't, I really think they should build a BBQ place near some railroad tracks. Sticking to the military theme maybe they could call it a commissary. That would be funny. A commissary in Germantown! Ha! If I ever live to see the day... Atmosphere: 4/5 The food is very reasonably priced. The portions are large and the price is equivalent. It isn't as expensive as Rendezvous, but it's more expensive than Interstate. Price: 3/5 The wait staff is pleasant and attentive. Service: 5/5 I liked this place. I thought it was a nice to place to sit and eat some decent BBQ. Unfortunately it is quite far from where I live, and I don't find it extraordinary to the point of feeling the need to drive half an hour to get it. If you live nearby or feel like experiencing another Memphis BBQ joint that you've not had before. I'd suggest giving this place a shot. BTW, they have a drive through. Woo-woo! read more

This place is a community secret. The food here is way above average and will make a run for your money against rendezvous, neely's, and corky's AND the great thing about it, this place inexpensive. The ribs are awesome!!!! You can get a full rib dinner for $16.00. The staff are down to earth and willing to please. Not like the other big name places, they treat you like that they are doing you a favor for eating at their establishment. Bartlett has a couple of great BBQ spots and I will be coming back to them instead of going to the "other establishments". read more

This place has some of the best barbecue in Memphis! I have had mixed results with take out speed. Sometimes, when I call an order in, it is ready and I can bring it back to the office. Other times, I wait and wait and wait. I am not certain why this is - it seems to be hit or miss, and doesn't seem to be based on who is working. If we got more consistent service, we would use them more (we order a lot for office "feedings"). I agree with another reviewer who said it was one of the best BBQ values in Memphis. I also appreciate that the restrooms are normally very clean, And that this establishment this Pro second amendment. They have replaced Central BBQ as my favorite barbecue place in Memphis. read more

Went to Brad's today for an early lunch. It wasn't overly crowded and the staff was super nice. We ordered a meal for 2 which consisted of ribs-wet, a pint of baked beans, a pint of slaw, and 2 'rolls' -what she called them. We got our order in a very reasonable amount of time, however the ribs we found disappointing. The meat-although it flaked of the bone was dry somehow and there was hardly any space to be found. It tatted just ok, a disappointment since I am visiting from out of town and have been looking forward to some bar-b-q. The sides- the beans were fantastic, enough said. The slow on the other hand left a lot to be desired. Very small chopped, almost ground in a way, I found the texture unappetizing and the flavor too sweet. The bread- picture two sesame seed long buns, not even toasted or buttered and basically left in the store brand bag and put straight into our order. Not home made, not special and a weak afterthought. We have a lot left over and honestly I don't think we will bother finishing it. Overall, we wish we would have spent our money at Corky's. read more

I tried this place for the first time just the other day. When I placed my order over the phone, whoever I spoke to was about as short and direct as can be. Not necessarily a bad thing but I think it can give the wrong impression and the second I said what I wanted to order I was told thank you and hung up on. I am not sure if that is normal here but that was off-putting. The BBQ was drier than it should have been and the slaw was actually a slaw mush. It was thick so it wasn't runny but it was basically a somewhat thick mush which I am also unsure of is normal here. I am willing to give this place 1 more try but for now I mark two star for "meh, I've experienced better". This will not be my first option for BBQ next time. read more

Brad's is the most convenient BBQ location for me so I get lunch or supper here from time to time. The sauce is decent and the meat is okay but often dry. The prices are very good and there's an old-fashioned friendliness I find every time I go in, and I think those along with the convenience are what keep me coming back when I do. If you're in the area and looking for some BBQ at a good price, it's worth stopping here. read more

Brad's is couple blocks away from where I stay when visiting my family. So I use that to my advantage on those visits. Meals are cheap and fast. I like the chopped BBQ sandwich but you can always get it pulled as well. It hasn't been crowded when I've ate there. I would contribute that to the speedy service that makes this a good place to grab a quick bite. read more

Great place for BBQ! Try their spaghetti, too. (c: I love their potato salad! They support 2nd amendment rights, and while that has nothing to do with their food or service, it does make the experience more enjoyable for me! Been in here more time than I can count over the year, and have never had a bad experience! Even when they are busy, the service and quality of food never changes. Can't pass on the BBQ nachos! read more

The best BBQ pork sandwich in Bartlett area hands down! Banana pudding is to die for...delishious. Excellent friendly service. Been eating here for many years. Lifelong Memphian picky about GOOD BBQ. Love the front door sign in support of our freedoms. read more

The Cheese Burger is the best in Town. Huey's pales in comparison. The sweet tea is fresh and cold. The Big Bad Brads BarBQue sandwich is legendary. ..............................................................................???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????!???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? read more

Yet one of a number of good barbecue places in the Memphis area. There pork is tender and juicy and there sauce is a bit in the sweet side which complements the meat well. They also have some amazing baked beans and the most delicious banana pudding this side of your grandma's homemade secret recipe. Defiantly worth a try, you won't regret it. read more

Sadly disappointed! Heard great things, but they failed to live up to the reputation. We called in an order to share since we wanted to just taste what everyone was talking about. We ordered a Jumbo BBQ Sandwich Plate. I picked the order up within 10 minutes since I was just down the street working. Got back and dug in. Major disappointment! The pork on the sandwich was a little cooler than desirable. No hint of being warm anywhere throughout the sandwich. The side of slaw and beans were no different. Beans tasted like they came out of a can. Slaw texture was horrible because it was like a purée mush. Slaw was bitter and tasted bland. Only thing distinguishable was the taste of cabbage. Period. Sandwich was a bit dry. I had to add my own BBQ sauce just to make sure I didn't choke on it. There are better places to go, will not return, and would not recommend. read more

I've been in memphis all week, have to say this is the best food we've had all week! Everything was perfect! The service was great and the food even better. I'm glad we found Brads BBQ, I will be bringing the kids to eat here next week. read more

Brad's Bar-B-Q - Homemade banana pudding! - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Better than average food. Cashier and waitresses are rude as hell. Tried to call in an order today, 5:45 was told I couldn't pick it up till after 8:30 pm. Happy they're doing well. I guess they won't be missing my hard earned $. Third straight bad experience, mostly the rudeness part. Will never recommend this place. In Memphis,good bbq is not hard to find.... AT ALL. read more

The meal was not worth $12 for a cheeseburger, frozen crinkle cut fries, and a Dr. Pepper. Of course, the attitude from the cashier was free, so I guess there's that. 10/10 wont return to Brad's. read more

I swung by this place the other day on the recommendation of a friend. I had some things to do at home, so I decided to get some to-go food. Their BBQ is not only some of the best in Memphis, but it's probably the best value also. The atmosphere is your typical BBQ place with just a bit of western flair. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more

First time eating Brads, thanks to a Living Social deal. Server was VERY nice. When she found out it was our first time, she explained and described many things on the menu. She was very pleasant and helpful. The food was good, but not great. I had the ribs which were very tasty, but shouldn't ribs always be tasty? If you run a BBQ joint in Memphis you better have good ribs. Wifey had the pork sandwich which was okay... Not much flavor. The sides tasted pretty generic... Good generic, but generic. My only regret is that I didn't try the banana pudding but I was stuffed! Also, their sauces are pretty awesome, very unique. Spicy was perfect. Overall the food was okay and if I was in Bartlett I would go back but I wouldn't make a special trip for it. Almost want to give a fourth star for our server, very nice and our drinks never were below half. I just can't do it though, everything else was just average... But worth it if your IN Bartlett read more

One of my favorite BBQ joints. The BBQ is great, and the sides are nice "down home" like mama used to make. Mostly I get carryout at their weirdly placed drive thru, but on the times I have gone inside, the atmosphere is rather cutesy backwoods-ish. OK now I'm hungry, I think I'll do the drive thru tonight!! read more

The food was good but I gave this location a 5 because of employees & regular customers are very kind. The meal was well prepared & delightful . If you are interested in a quick meal this is your place read more

It's off the beaten path, and somewhat a locals' place, but all are welcome and the pulled pork is extremely good. The mild sauce is fairly sweet, and they have a hot sauce as well. I love to mix them together. Fries are the crinkle cut variety, cooked to a crispy golden brown. It's worth a visit. read more

While out and about car shopping we got hungry and took a break at Brad's. It's a little place, but comfortable. The service was prompt and the food was good. Can't ask for much more than that! read more