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Leonard's Pit Barbecue

3.4 (41 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Catfish Plate (2 pc)

We ate here for lunch yesterday... And it was great! Two guests had catfish and they said it was fabulous and I tried the barbecue plate with coleslaw and potato salad. Everything was fresh.

Ribs, turnip greens, fried okra, Cole slaw and BBQ beans

The ribs were delicious! Friendly staff and very clean! It was our 1st time through Memphis and wanted to try a place shown on Diners, Drive-In's and Dives. Super glad we did!

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Michael W.

Wow; the new location of Leonard's Pit BBQ located off South Germantown Parkway was a truly excellent choice. The location has plenty of parking options and it's in a safe location. From the time you walk through the door you notice how clean, open and friendly the staff are when you're greeted. The food is served fresh, hot and delicious. I ordered the jumbo bbq sandwich plate with beans and coleslaw. The sandwich had plenty of meat, sauce and coleslaw. The beans had plenty of meat and a great flavor. The coleslaw was fresh and just delicious. This has always been one of my top bbq restaurants in Memphis and know it's even better because they are now in my neighborhood. If you want some great bbq then Leonard's Pit BBQ is the way to go; TRUST ME..‍

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Milton S.

Memphis BBQ history at this new location. Service was great, nice bright and clean facility. Have been eating at Leonards since Bellvue location. Food was well prepared, reasonable prices. Beans and spaghetti were great. Bbq was like I remember, authentic Memphis style hickory smoked with a sweet sauce. Their slaw is unusual texture- very fine ground with a sweet mustard and vinegar dressing.

Jimi D.

I REALLY wanted to be a fan, but I was not. And honestly, sometimes I find myself conflicted because I like one thing, but then dislike another. So in this case, the service was GREAT! Our server was fun, attentive, and knowledgeable. I also was enamored by the decor. They had original menus and photos from when the restaurant first opened and it was fun to see how far they've come (especially in pricing). However in my very humble opinion, the BBQ was not indicative of MEMPHIS BBQ. It was not seasoned well, and I didn't enjoy it at all. But I didn't want to send anything back because the service was so good! (I hope that makes sense to others)

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Bbq was good. Normally I would order bbq/ravioli plate, however ravioli has been discontinued although still on the menu board.

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The food and service is amazing! It is very clean as well. The waiters are super welcoming and nice.

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Service was great food was horrible. We had 6 people and no one enjoyed their food. Tea was excellent though.

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Great food and pleasant staff members. Everything was sparkling clean and I recommend it.

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Guy is right! This place was absolutely amazing! Best spaghetti sauce I've had, amazing ribs, and the sides are stellar!!!

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Great DDD to experience! We loved it, especially the ribs, brisket, and beans! Thanks

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The fish was good, I did get a To go box of ribs, a little tuff and dry. Service is good.

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Charlie Vergo's Rendevous has a speakeasy feel to it with the main entrance in an alleyway just off…read more2nd street and BB King Drive. It's been around for over 75 years (since 1948) and has great staying power. Inside is like a museum of signs, print articles, and lots of eclectic decor but it all seems to fit just right. The Rendevous shows up as a must-try place when in Memphis so, of course, we had to try it. My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves here and for what it might lack in some areas, the character and staff more than make up for it. We had a seat at a crossroads area where two in-restaurant walkways merged and there was no shortage of ongoing activity throughout our visit. We shared the perfect sized Pork Ribs and Brisket Combo with sides of beans and coleslaw. The meats are all charcoal grilled and tasted very good. They put a LOT of dry seasoning on the ribs. I liked the baked beans and mustard vinegar slaw as well. They were a nice compliment to our meats. The ribs were a bit dry but good with the added tangy BBQ sauce that is on every table. I even bought a bottle to take home. Our server was Mark F and was very seasoned and professional. He did a great job. I love these types of old school places with an "if these walls could talk" vibes. Also love their website name: HogsFly.com. Hilarious! Everyone needs to try this place at least once.

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