This is an okay place. The regular BBQ sandwiches are quite small. Nothing particularly special.read more

Central bbq across from the historic Loraine motel is my favorite place to eat bbq in Memphis…read more You only have to be a few feet away from the restaurant to smell the delicious meats that are smoking inside. Central bbq offers a great selection of bbq favorites, the loaded baked potato was a meal by itself! Beware... you will get the meat sweats here! There is plenty of seating inside and they offer a patio too. Central bbq offers a large draft beer list with a bunch of local favorites. The service is quick, and prices are fare

There was a time when Central barbecue was the only place I would eat barbecue in Memphis. But food…read moreand service has ruined that. I visited the downtown location on 5/24/26 at 6:15 PM. I ordered wings and two dry slabs of ribs. When my family and I finally decided to eat the ribs on Monday, they were disgusting. They had seasoning caked all on them, and they were overly salty. We wiped off the caked-on seasoning and tried to eat around the saltiness. I was praying the 2nd slab was not the same. When I opened them on 5/27 to see, they were the same. I was trying to avoid calling because I just didn't feel like being bothered. But I called. I left a message for the manager to return my call that morning because "he is in the middle of an interview." So I called back that afternoon and was transferred to Ethan. I explained the situation to him. As I was speaking, he kept making the noise un-huh. So, I stopped talking and asked him what it meant aside from it just being rude as hell. He went on to explain that they missed a step and did not rub in the seasoning and shake it off. I don't care. It's an internal quality issue that should be handled with the prep and cook staff. Not me. He asked if I had my receipt and, in a tone that suggested he was doing me a favor, advised me that he would replace the slab. No apologies for the inconvenience or anything.   After my long workday, I went all the way downtown to get the slab replaced. In person, Ethan is just as rude. I asked if he was going to replace both slabs. He could clearly see the quality was trash. He said no and that he would only replace one. Then went on to offer me sides and a slice of cake. No, thank you. I can afford sides and cake just like I did those trash slabs of ribs. Those slabs of ribs cost $62.40 before taxes. With taxes probably being another 5 or 6 dollars. Your mistakes and poor quality should not cost me. He had a young lady bring the replacement slab back out to me. She didn't say thank you or anything. One thing I know is that a white man or woman patronizing your business would not have been treated this way. As a result, moving forward I will spend my Black woman dollars elsewhere on barbeque and smoked chicken wings. Also, I removed you all from my company's approved catering list where we spend a nice amount with you all yearly. Tell Ethan, thanks for helping me see the light and not spend money where I'm not respected and where my customer experience isn't valued.

Kelly Dallas and his team are Simply the Best! Great quality, taste and service! So friendly,…read moreefficient, and such attention to detail! ! I've used them for catering church events, and have been blessed to experience their food and service at events I have attended! I also follow their Facebook page, so I can know when and where the Hogapalooza Food Truck will be!!

Go to their Facebook page to see when and where they will be next. You will not be disappointed…read more The ribs were amazing and the slaw was freshly made with no mayonnaise

Best pull pork I have had in a long time Fries home cut…read moreexcellent Okra fried pickles a must

Great Gathering Place for all Different Ages of People with Such a Welcoming Staff. To Enjoy Their,…read more FAMOUS BBQ, or RIBS with the Best Baked Beans ever madeWith many other Specials Available including Their Specialty Desserts.

Delicious pulled pork sandwiches! Fast and courteous take-out service. And if they have cupcakes,…read moretreat yourself to one. The German chocolate cupcakes were scrumptious.

Been there twice now. Great food, hot fresh and flavorful and friendly service. The place didn't…read moredisappoint

While driving from GA to OK we wanted to stop and enjoy some Memphis BBQ, without much detour…read more After searching all over the web, nothing really stood out to us as a must stop. With the reputation of Memphis bbq, we wanted more than a 4.3..which made this gem about 45 minutes into Arkansas stand out at a whopping 4.7. It was a little more detour than we expected, but totally worth it. Don't be thrown by the town around it. It has seen better days, but it was perfectly safe and everyone we encountered was super nice. When you finally happen upon Beatty Bs make sure the weather is in your favor. This is a to-go setup that is essentially an oversized storage unit with a kitchen. It's clean and well kept, but small with no seating. The smoker is even in a detached screened pavilion. All of this simplicity means one thing, rather than pay for overhead, they can focus on low prices and quality food. I don't think I've ever had meat with such an amazing deep smoke flavor. It was cooked so perfectly it slid off the bone. If I'm ever passing through the area again, I'll definitely be making the detour!

They claim to be open on Thursday nights until 7:30 p.m. so we drove four hours from Nashville to…read moreeat here. They're supposed to be the best barbecue on all of Highway 70 in the state of Arkansas. But we'll never know. We arrived at 6:00 p.m. and the place was as dark and closed as it could be. Unless you live nearby and know their secret hours, I would not recommend attempting to dine here.

This review is for the bbq. We hit the drive through almost every time we go to Heber Springs and…read moreget 2 or 3 pounds of pulled pork, potato salad and mac and cheese. Some of the best pulled pork I've ever had! We call passing through Wynne and it's ready when we get there!

The chopped pork barbecue is really good here. I also like their vinegar-based coleslaw. Next…read moretime, I'll have to try the mayonnaise-based version of their slaw. The breaded, fried okra was fresh and tasty. There were many flies in the dining area. They ought to build a vestibule onto the front entrance to combat that. I decided to take home a fried pie. The worker at the register said that she would have the cook "warm it up" for me. I declined, since it was going to be a two hour drive to get home. When I arrived home, my wife discovered that I had been sold a raw pie! Note to restaurant: warming something up isn't the same as fully cooking it! My wife ended up baking the pie in our oven, but it just wasn't the same. I was advised by restaurant staff that if I wanted beef brisket, for me to call them a few days ahead of my arrival so they could prepare it. They only make it upon request. I'll probably return if I'm in the area again.

Good food, bad hours, BBQ fries need more toppings but taste good. Awesome sauces! They close too…read moreearly to be a dinner spot.

Lunch at Que49 Smokehouse…read more My wife and I had lunch at Que49 Smokehouse in Jonesboro. It is the kind of place that instantly jumps into your "must-visit" list if you love real BBQ. All of their sauces are great - Original, Hot Willie's, Vinegar Sauce, and Cranberry Cayenne. I started with the "Ultimate Reuben" and it absolutely lives up to its name! Rich, smoky beef and pork belly pastrami piled high with tangy sauerkraut, melty Swiss, and Russian dressing on perfectly toasted marbled rye. It's the kind of sandwich you plan future visits around! The Burnt Ends were textbook - tender, caramelized, and deeply smoky without being overly sweet. The Tri-Tip Sirloin was equally impressive - juicy, sliced just right, and seasoned to let the beef shine instead of hiding it under sauce. (It was a bit too chewy for my wife but I thought it was perfect!) My wife loved the Que Fries with pulled pork. Crinkle cut fries smothered in house-made cheese sauce, baked beans, green onions, and jalapeños, then topped with that beautifully smoked pork. It's over-the-top in the best possible way, like BBQ nachos leveled up. A big part of what makes Que49 special is the pedigree behind it. Owner Skip Steele is true BBQ royalty! He's the former pitmaster and patriarch of Pappy's Smokehouse, Bogart's Smokehouse, and Dalie's Smokehouse in St. Louis, all consistently ranked among the very best BBQ spots in America. You can taste that experience and attention to detail in every bite here. Jonesboro is incredibly lucky to have Que49 Smokehouse. If you're anywhere nearby and you care about great barbecue, this place is absolutely worth the trip.

Nice little local bbq spot. Bbq and sides were both delicious! It was packed due to Bingo night,…read morebut they also have a sports bar area. Considering the number of people, we got our food fairly quickly.

For this town, this BBQ is great! It's the only Bbq that isn't fast food in the town. The portions…read moreare great, prices are great & excellent service! The servers are very friendly and stay on top of their tables. The BBQ sauce could definitely be improved but the meat itself is very juicy and tender; definitely not dry which is great. We enjoyed this causal BBQ restaurant!

If I could, I would give this restaurant a negative score! I received my order and noticed it was…read morelight. I went back and said I didn't get all my food. They said yes, we know, we're out of brisket. I asked why they didn't tell me this when they handed me the food, and she said I don't know then walked away. No bacon on the bacon cheeseburger!! Never again!

I ordered every meat & every side. I am dumbfounded. I don't know that I've ever had worse "bbq" &…read moreI NEVER write bad reviews. The service was great! Folks in their weren't very extraverted, but when they do communicate w/folks they do a wonderful job. You also eat in a room of windows, so their isn't much for decor except newspaper clippings telling you how wonderful they are. I always want to be overly nice when giving a review, but outside of the staff there is nothing I could remotely recommend. Heard another customer next to us look our way and say he "wouldn't even feed this to their dog" (pointing at us). How are they still opening locations? It was brutal, even for a chain bbq joint.