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    Germantown Commissary

    4.0 (1.3k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, American
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Combo plate. Shoulder, brisket, ribs, beans, fried okra, deviled egg
    Kevin W.

    This place has some great BBQ. I thought the price was on the expensive side at first but the portions are huge. I had 3 meals off the 3 meat combo plate. Everything I had here tasted pretty good. The Devil Egg, Banana Pudding, BBQ Chopped sandwich, ribs, fried okra, beans, brisket and coleslaw. Everything was tasty. I want to return. Parking is limited.

    Side of baked beans is the same size as ranch cup.
    Leslie T.

    I called in a to go order here and was disappointed to find that my smoked wings were dry and my side of baked beans was the same size as my ranch container, which is crazy. This is one of the bbq locations that everyone raves about and it was my first time trying it. I was underwhelmed. Maybe it depends on what you order.

    Michael W.

    Germantown Commissary is located east of downtown Memphis, about a 20 minute drive. I had a two meat combo platter, which comes with two sides. I ordered brisket, half slab of ribs, coleslaw, and fried okra. The star of the platter were the ribs, full of smoky flavor and feel right off the bone. Brisket had good flavor, could have been a little bit more tender. Coleslaw was average, bit on the creamy side. Fried okra was average as well, some had a good crisp, some were mushy. The restaurant is small, so there is limited amount of indoor seating. I observed that most people order takeout. Overall would come back just for the ribs!

    General ambiance
    Justin L.

    Inside is nice tables and chairs or you can get it to go. Service is top notch. Probably the best thing in this establishment. Some coworkers stated this was really good and to give a go. The Bbq....meh. I got a three meat combo. With pulled pork, ribs, and brisket. Dry, dry, dry. All the sauce in the world can't get that bbq down. The coleslaw was great. The beans were alright. Not a fan of the meat. Like other reviews stated, the meat probably sat under a heat lamp. I tend to agree. No flavor on the meat, and the deviled egg was bland. Three stars for the excellent service. Props to the ladies running the floor.

    BBQ Pork Salad & Side of Onion Rings
    Michelle L.

    I was only in Memphis for a day and a half but of course I had to have BBQ once. I was staying in Germantown so I decided on Germantown Commissary. I walked in just after 11 when they opened on a weekday. I decided on the BBQ Pork Salad (gotta eat something green) with Honey Mustard and a side order of the Beer Battered Onion Rings. I tried the regular and spicy BBQ sauces. They are both good but I would have liked some more heat in the spicy sauce. Loved the tender pork shoulder but the onion rings were the star of the show. So crisp, hot, and delicious. Service was friendly and attentive.

    Jacqueline W.

    Bbq bbq Barbecue grilled food Fast customer service Busy chatty customer ambience wall to wall customers it's a full house with good food Chicken Ribs Fries Green beans and baked beans Slaw And almost forgot catfish plate to go the catfish plate consisted of two pieces of fried catfish with french fries slaw, tartar sauce, lemons

    Cheese fries and fried bologna sandwich
    Brittany U.

    Bologna was amazing. Loved the food and everything was clean. Deviled egg with every dish is a plus. Will visit again.

    Two 2 Meats Combo
    Dawn M.

    This is my third time eating here. The first two times were before the pandemic and times have changed. Inside is still the same rustic building it was years ago. Outside of the fly that was pestering me during my meal, the place is clean. Service was good. There appeared to be only one server for the side of the dinning room I was in but she was moving, and I and the other tables lacked for nothing. I ordered the two meat combo plate. Picked ribs and hot link for the proteins. Ribs were tough and lacked flavor to me. Definitely different than the last time. The hot link was good but you can't really go wrong with sausage. The sauce helped just a tad with the ribs but I ended up only eating half of it. The coleslaw was good. The baked beans had a ketchup taste to them so I didn't care for them too much. I got a piece of chocolate pie to eat later and it was just as good as I remembered from the last time. I enjoy the service here but next time I will go with a different protein if I return.

    Silver skin left on ribs
    Jason C.

    Overpriced, and overcooked ribs. Not to mention they left the silver skin on the ribs, which is kinda gross. Cool looking place and a really nice server but there's much better bbq to be found in the Memphis area for sure.

    Pulled BBQ Turkey Sandwich Plate
    Chloe W.

    If you are looking for the classic Southern BBQ experience, look no further! Germantown Commissary has the iconic feel of a small town BBQ restaurant that has been cooking the same food in the same spot for generations. On my visit, I tried the Pulled Pork Sandwich plate - with a side of fried okra and baked beans. Everything in my meal, from the sweet tea, to the BBQ sauce, to the crispy okra was perfection. On top of everything else, the service was fast! Will definitely be back to try their banana pudding!

    Whole dinner. All excellent minus brisket.
    Janet F.

    We are from up north and were excited to try Memphis style bbq at the Commissary. We were greeted nicely and server was personable but definitely really busy. The sides were excellent as were the ribs. Loved the deviled egg that came with the dinner! The brisket was a major let down--just really dry and not what I was expecting. I have had bbq in KC, Nashville, the Carolinas, and being brutally honest, even in NH it's better than this. I'd go back to the Commissary again but would avoid the brisket.

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    Sausage and cheese plate is very tasty! There was plenty to share or save for the next day.

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    The food, service, and ambiance were fantastic! The portions are huge, even the sandwich!! Definitely a must visit if in town!

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    Amazing Service, Amazing food, Great Atmosphere. Best BBQ in Memphis! Will definitely be coming back again and again.

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    If it's smoked, it's already cooked. Set it out for 30 - 1hr+ before your meal, til it's at room temp. If you want to warm it, I recommend slicing some of it, & placing it on a baking sheet, cover with foil & warm it in the oven.

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    3.0(9 reviews)
    3.7 miSouth Riverdale

    OMG !!! When I tell you this Memphis BBQ Sample Platter is amazing!!! There are NOT enough words to…read moredescribe what I'm tasting right now! The service was great, and the ambiance is cool. It's a standard fast food but it gives the vibe of a family owned dine in restaurant. I do not have a single complaint. The platter consisted of a a half slab of ribs-dry rub, pulled pork bbq, and brisket! The sides consisted of baked beans and potato salad and babyyyy, they did not disappoint!!! Freaking phenomenal!!!! This was an amazing choice for lunch!

    Made it to Tennessee yesterday and we were super ready for some dinner. Fam decided on some BBQ and…read morebeing in Memphis we knew it had to be good. Place was decorated well and had a great feel with some oldies playing the background. Place could have been a little cleaner but not much to complain about. The gentleman behind the counter was very helpful and helping us decide what we wanted. My husband and myself got 'The Police', a burger with brisket, a 1/4 lb patty, cheese, bbq sauce, pickle and mayo (we opted out on the onion) and we ordered the meal and chose fries. Meal comes out super fresh and piping hot. Fries were crispy, crunchy, and hot. The brisket was cooked very well and basically melted in your mouth, as for the beef patty.. it was flavored well and made the burger even better. And BBQ sauce was on point. Overall I'd eat here again next time I take a trip out here. Well done.

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    In my opinion, some of the best barbecue in Memphis. The banana pudding is not the best skipped…read more Every time I go, I have to get the smoked wings. So amazing.

    EDIT: After posting my review I received correspondence from the VP who then passed along my…read moreinformation to who i believe to be the general manager regarding my experience. They both seemed sincerely apologetic and eager to make the situation right for me. In all of their help, neither asked me to remove or change anything about my review. This says to me they truly care about the customer experience. They displayed the type of concern I had hoped for in the beginning. Mistakes happen, so I'm absolutely open to giving this restaurant another chance. The quick resolution did not go unnoticed. Thanks so much ! I purchased a feast for work on December 23, 2025, which was advertised to feed 8-10 people. I picked up the order around 4:30 p.m. Since I work nights, we didn't open the bags until later. Once everything was laid out, I realized a double order of pulled pork was missing. I called the restaurant at 9:48 p.m. to report the issue. After explaining the situation, the associate who answered placed me on hold, which was concerning since the restaurant closed at 10 p.m. When she returned, I had to explain the issue again before being transferred to a manager. The manager, whose name I unfortunately don't recall, was very kind and attentive. He acknowledged the mistake immediately and stated that he would issue a refund for the missing items. He also collected my personal information and said he would be sending a gift card for the inconvenience. To date, I have received neither the refund nor the gift card, and I haven't received any follow-up from the restaurant. While the food itself was pretty good, the lack of follow-through in customer service makes me hesitant to patronize this business again. For future reference: under-promise and over-deliver.

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    Great service, food and drinks perfect. Mimosa was very good…read more Will definitely be back.

    If you like fancy pizza, this place is for you. Walking in,…read moreit looks very modern. You know, the plain type. The type that does look good, but barely has decor. We came at lunch right when they opened with no reservation, which was fine. There was plenty of seating but it did get a little busier by the time we left. The hostess and our waitress were very nice and attentive. This place is NOT kid friendly. Which is fine... not everyplace has to be kid friendly. I just want parents to know up front that they do not have a kids menu. I asked what kid friendly options there were and our waitress suggested a few, but we decided on just a cheese pizza. This was for my 3 year old and he did not eat it, but neither did my other 2 kids (ages 7 and 11) when we brought it home. It had no seasoning and a very tomato taste. We got the poutine as an appetizer. I forgot a picture of it. My husband has had this before in Canada and he loved it. However, this one wasn't up to par. He enjoyed it, but said an authentic one is much better. I personally couldn't eat it. The gravy was just too weird. As a main course, I had the "Mikey Likes It" pizza. It was good if you like basil. It was very heavy on the basil. It was a bit burnt though. My husband had the special which was a chopped cheese. He said it was good, but nothing to brag about. I'm not a sauerkraut fan, the bite I had was good, but I wouldn't have been able to eat all of it. The fries as a side were good and crunchy. Overall, we probably won't be back. It's just not our style. Not our type of "fancy" food. This is one of those "mark of I've been there" things. Give it a try for yourself because it's not terrible.

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