Central BBQ

Muy buen servicio! 100% Recomendable! La comida muy rica y…read moreel ambiente es muy bueno!

great service and amazing food, the ribs are great, the food came so quick great environment and…read morelive music so nice!

Downstairs

Yummmmm

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Memphis strip steak

B.B. King's Blues Club

4.0(1.5k reviews)

Great location, great food, wonderful staff and amazing music!! Best Ribs ever! Found what we were…read morelooking for in New Orleans in Memphis! Great Music, great food and kind people!

We only purchased nachos…read more PROS: excellent nachos, no complaints! The staff was good, especially the busboy. The entertainment was wonderful too! I really appreciate the restaurant having entertainment all day instead of only having it in the evening. CONS: none... oh yes, one, I had to leave to soon.

The Venue

BB Bb's Famous Lip Smacking Ribs with Mac & Cheese and Sautéed Vegetables

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Home of the Blues sign

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

4.5(3.7k reviews)

0.3 mi•Downtown

Loved everything about Gus's! I avoid meat mostly, but I was…read morenot about to miss trying famous fried chicken! The restaurant is tucked away on a small, empty street. There is plenty of parking in a lot across the street. We went inside and found it to be pretty busy, but we got a table for 4 quickly. The place was clean and homey-feeling and I loved the fact that they used disposable plates, utensils and napkins! It is probably way easier on the crew to clean up, and it adds to the relaxed atmosphere. I had the corn nuggets to start, yum! We finished them easily, they were so good. Then the entree of my chicken tenders, beans, and Mac and cheese came out, along with my sweet tea. The sweet tea was perfect, I drank a whole one during my meal and they gave me another to go in the souvenir Gus's cup. The food was just great, chicken was juicy and perfectly crunchy on the outside. Beans and Mac and cheese, delicious! I ate all of it even though I was stuffed. I even went so far as to order a piece of pecan pie for dessert, but unfortunately our server came back out to tell us they were out of it! Guess it wasn't meant to be (this time)! Our server was really friendly during our whole meal, chatted with us a little and made sure we had a great experience! Bottom line.... Go to Gus's!

Gus's Fried Chicken was a solid 3 star experience overall. The chicken itself was crispy,…read moreflavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, making it a comfortable spot to grab a bite. I wasn't really a fan of the mac and cheese, as it leaned way too heavily on the processed cheese flavor and ended up overly cheesy in a not-so-great way. The texture and taste reminded me more of melted processed cheese than a rich, homemade mac and cheese. However, the service was delightful and easily made up for some of the disappointment with the sides. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the visit. While not everything hit the mark for me, the great service and tasty fried chicken make Gus's worth trying if you're in the mood for comfort food.

View from our table

Up close leg

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Look for the chicken!

Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

3.6(2.9k reviews)

0.7 mi•Downtown

The Fight Club of the BBQ ring, you'll navigate a short industrial looking alleyway between parking…read morelots enter under the orange marquee, down a flight of stairs into a dark, ornate with historic and kitsch memorabilia, bustling basement with several tables areas off the main bar drag, to meet your rack o rib match. Bring a sweater or ask for one of the side rooms where the icy chill won't kill those rib fighting knucks lol. We had to move into the far back Delta Map room and it was much comfier. Brisket Combo $27 comes atop bread, it was very soft in texture, oily, vs my preferred slab of smoked beef with grainy texture intact. The crispy burnt ends were delish tho accompanied by a rack with about 1/3? less ribs. Ribs $27.50 Lg order became more meaty as I made way to small end and leftovers tasted even better next day. Dry rub is excellent black pepper, onion garlic, baked beans tangy n bit sweet, while the BBQ sauce, Hot and Regular in squeeze bottles, along with a mustard yellow coleslaw in deep plastic solos, were more vinegar forward than I recall. It definitely gave me a pucker and took me to almost end of first sitting to acclimate to that level of tang. By the next day, you are almost craving it lol so it's a building up your sour puss or maybe that it tames and mellows out somewhat next day haha. Mesquite smoke permeates the air and the ribs and that's a good thing, yum! Traffic IPA 12oz draft, a local Crosstown Brewing West Coast paired well, crisp, hoppy, light head, citrus pine & mango notes, Award winning wow just $4.75?!! Mid Coast CA Parker Station is a $10-14 Pinot Noir. Good $10 pour, easy to sip, just ok 3/5 fruity vanilla spice and deep thick color akin to a merlot in taste and body. A bottled GF beer was tasty and v pleasing to our guest. Family reunion dinner for hubby, his brother, niece, & great nephews. Everyone left full and fulfilled in their nostalgia filled bites down Rendezvous lane. Robert Jr gave us excellent service, patient as our guests arrived very late and happy to take pictures, a welcome about face from a previous salty, no nonsense server ;D

I'm a sucker for any restaurant regarded as a city institution. It's obviously a very popular spot…read morefor tourists, so it should be approached and assessed with that in mind. A very old school entrance down an alley, then down the stairs. Walls and ceiling filled with all manner of bric a brac. Service was a bit slow and perfunctory. There's not much reason to entice people to return since so many are visitors. We ordered the small ribs and a brisket plate. Both were heavily seasoned. The ribs were a little dry but made better with the table BBQ sauce which was nothing memorable. We did enjoy the small tarts, both the buttermilk chess and pecan were delicious.

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The Sign.

The Pig On Beale

3.0(569 reviews)

A great spot on Beale Street if you're looking for good BBQ!…read more My wife and I got the 1/2 rack of ribs and they were awesome! Perfectly cooked, sauced nicely and full of meat. The side of bbq beans was perfect for my meal - my wife got the fries and said they were very good. Our waitress was very friendly, attentive and timely. She kept tabs on us without overdoing it. The prices here are also reasonable considering the location. The amount of food you get is a very good deal! *We also got a side of dry rub wings. They came out piping hot, but once they cooled down they were delicious!! The next time I head back to Memphis, I'll most likely return to The Pig!!

We made it our mission to have Memphis BBQ and The Pig on Beale did not disappoint…read more There was no wait time for us to sit which was a nice surprised since the restaurant is located on Beale Street. The service was quick and our server came around to check on us often. I ordered the pulled pork with potato salad. I really enjoyed it. I think I got the kids portion and it was still a decent amount of food. I tried my husband's baked beans and they were some of the best I've had. It is a little on the pricey side since it is in a tourist spot but it is absolutely worth the money

Condiments on the table

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Voted the best

Central BBQ

4.1(1.8k reviews)

4.0 mi•Cooper-Young

The food was outstanding! The pulled pork was amazing! All the staff were very friendly!read more

MEAL: potato salad, sliced beef sandwich, chopped brisket sandwich w/t coleslaw…read more PROS: orderly run business, pleasant atmosphere, vibrant easy menu board, warm bbq sauce options CONS: the food (based on my order)... it's not that good, during my Memphis visit I intentionally went to 3 different BBQ restaurants, including Central BBQ and unfortunately, this one falls in 3rd place. The problem is the food lacks flavor, the meat "barely" had a smoked/BBQ'd taste, the potato salad consisted of very firm cubed potatoes in a mayo/mustard blend with no seasoning (except for paprika on top).

$18 for steamed pork!

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Wet Willie's

3.9(166 reviews)

The food was delicious!!! We had tacos and quesadillas! The service was great! The best part was…read moreMemphis James and his guitar! The atmosphere was laid back and cool.

What is more perfect than being on Beale Street during 4th of July? Having a frozen drink in your…read morehand to go with it. Wet Willie's specializes in frozen drinks which is needed when you're walking in the 90 degree heat. I ordered the green apple drink and I loved it. I wish more places carried green apple flavored drinks. The drink did not taste strong but you may feel it after a while. They also provide signature mixes which is their version of a frozen cocktail. They looked good so I may have to try it next time. I love how frozen drink bars are starting to expand from just New Orleans and Vegas. I'm hoping it's a trend that keeps growing.

Bacon burger

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Bain Barbecue

4.3(221 reviews)

3.9 mi•Cooper-Young

They are making some good smoked meats here. The brisket and pulled pork were delicious, I got in…read moretoo late for a Texas Twinkie, maybe next time

Service was extremely quick, has its own free parking. Southern Memphis decor inside and ample…read moreseating. Brisket was pretty pricey ($14 to add on top of nachos versus an extra $5 or so for pulled pork). Mac n cheese was eh. The meats were amazing though (I really enjoyed the loaded nachos and I tried my friend's brisket which was probably worth the price). The Texan Twinkie was also pretty good, very bacon-forward flavor and not too spicy. Overall: solid BBQ spot in a nice part of Memphis, would recommend trying a side besides the Mac

Write on the wall

Love those fries and onion rings!!!

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Best Margaritas in town.....dangerously delicious!

New Wing Order

4.5(20 reviews)

0.6 mi•Downtown

Coworker had heard of it and we were all impressed when we saw all the awards this place has…read moreearned. Also, the variety and types of flavors looked awesome so I was excited to try it out. When it came to which flavors to pick, I knew I had to try their award-winning flavor, Memphis Buffalo. I'm not a big wing person, so it was just ok to me. It was good, but didn't wow me. Also, I always get boneless, so I'm not sure if the flavor is different on regular wings- so take my review with a large grain of salt if you're a big wing person. The fries were really good but the flavored versions weren't that impressive so I'd rather just stick to the regular fries. The Pineapple Habanero was really good though. I really liked the flavor and the kick. It's one of the spicier things on the menu so I feel like I could handle the spiciest. I'd come back and try more flavors! Loved: - Dipping Sauce: Ranch - Side: Fries Classic - Side: Roll Liked: - Wings (Boneless): Pineapple Habanero Ok: - Dipping Sauce: Blue Cheese - Side: Fries Premium Parmesan - Wings (Boneless): Memphis Buffalo

Heard a million good things about this place so I had to try them out. They do a good job letting…read moreeveryone know where they will be and when. I like the face that they travel around Memphis so everyone can try the food. I ordered a couple of Buffalo Chicken Tacos, an avocado taco, and 18 wings with the flavors of honey gold, bourbon, and memphis buffalo. The tacos were great. I want to order some more. The wings are smoked with the sauce added later. The wings taste good but they are pretty expensive for what they are. People should try the wings but I prefer deep fried wings that hold the sauce better.

Memphis Buffalo

Menu. 4.20.19

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Nachos!

Itta Bena

4.4(542 reviews)

•$$$

This is fine dining at its best…read more We had exemplary service from all staff members. The food was really delicious. The blue windows add an interesting glow to the entire room. Love the speakeasy entrance off the side alley steps. It's everything you would want in a dining experience. Get the she crab soup!

We went here to celebrate a birthday. The appetizers were delicious from the shrimp to the bacon…read moredish and crab stuffed avocado (this was my least favorite of the apps). I will say that everyone' in my group enjoyed the food and experience. The ambiance is so nice, not overly loud, with the live piano. It's definitely a vibe. Unfortunately, my entree wasn't a hit for me - the shrimp & grits were vinegar-y, the Seabass was cooked well, but lacked flavor. Tried the braised ribs, not impressive at all and could use more oomph (seasoning). I've never returned so many entrees, so I just sucked it up and decided I would put my own touches on it. It was better the next day, but for the price point, I shouldn't have to do anything. The spicy margarita is a definite YES!! Stefan, our waiter was great, very accommodating! Overall, great experience, I'm sure we'll be back.