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Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant

4.1 (718 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
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Zoe R.

What an "amazing kindness-filled experience" at this famous Elvis Presley restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was pure Elvis--such a cool memoir-style tribute to his life and legacy. The gift shop was adorable, and the girl working there was so sweet and welcoming. Now let's talk food --because wow. We ordered 4 entrées and 3 sides (pork ribs, brisket, plus potato salad, baked beans, and fries), and everything was absolutely delicious. Generous portions, great flavor, and all for around $60, which felt like a steal. Our server was incredible--so friendly and genuinely kind. He's been working there since 2002 and shared some really cool history about the place, which made the experience even more special and personal. They even surprised me with a free birthday shot served in an Elvis Presley shot glass--such a thoughtful and sweet touch! Bonus: they also offer limo services, which is such a fun and unique option if you're looking to do something different in Memphis. If you're ever in Memphis, this place is an absolute must-visit. Great food, great people, and a whole lot of Elvis love.

I didn't even eat the rest of the rinds since they were so bad. Full of gristle and fat. Worse I ever had.
Kathleen E.

Ribs were the worse that I ever had. I had gotten half rack of dry ribs which were full of gristle and fat making the taste awful. They still charged me full price!!!! I won't be back here .

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Tom K.

This place is amazing. Our server Lexi was perfect and really had a handle on our order. We got the fried Gouda cheese sticks and oh my what a different flavor than ordinary cheese sticks. The breading was exceptional very crunchy and light. We shared the full rib rack with 2 sides a piece. The ribs were so tender that they fell off the bone. The rub and sauce was such a taste treat I bought them at the gift store. We had the green beans, baked beans, and corn fritters. The sides were all so delicious. We opted for the banana pudding for dessert. It was awesome banana pudding with vanilla wafers and whipped cream. The whole restaurant theme is Elvis Presley, which was pretty cool even had old movies of his running on the TV. A very cool experience if you're in Memphis.

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Margaret J.

Date Night a day early! This was my first time ordering the Elvis Burger--medium, crisp bacon, smoked ham, and American cheese top burger! The burger was omg, rightly seasoned! It was fit for a King! We ordered his usual Half Rack wet and spicy! Per my husband, the drinks are always strong (I agree), which is a good thing! We even ordered dessert tonight, severed in an Elvis souvenir mug! Loved it, but wasted my morning workout! Our server is always energetic and reasy to chat!!

Whitney F.

Figured we had to check out one of the restaurants Elvis ate at, and we landed on Marlowe's. Our server Valisha (goes by V) was absolutely fantastic; so funny and super friendly! Definitely request to sit in her section if you can. We got the Three Meat Plate and tried the ribs, pulled pork and brisket. For our sides we went with Mac'n'Cheese, corn fritters and sautéed mushrooms. Coming from California we were excited to try some Tennessee BBQ and while it is very different from our more western versions it was pretty good. Definitely different but good; the Mac'n'Cheese is a white cheddar and black pepper dish which is absolutely new to me, but it was good. The ribs were soft and pulled away from the bone with ease. The pulled pork was very moist/soft, we enjoyed that. The sautéed mushrooms are basically mushrooms in brown gravy (again, something new for our California palettes). The ambiance was everything Elvis (and there is even a Gift Shop). Definitely worth a taste if you are in the area.

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Jennifer N.

The service was great and the portions are huge. I saw one couple sharing a meal and you could definitely do that. The chicken tenders are hand breaded. You get 3 tenders and fries for $14. My teenagers couldn't finish them. The ribeye dinner was perfectly cooked and delicious. We sat in the Elvis room, which had Elvis everywhere. They also have a gift shop.

Lisa S.

The spirit of Elvis is alive and well at Marlowe's, especially when you get front door service from their pink stretch limo. Rides are free from several nearby hotels. So fun. I had the pulled pork entree and left with a meat coma. So much food! Pork was tender and sauce was tasty. It came with baked beans and slaw which were also good. Wish I wouldn't have been traveling because I could have had leftovers for two sandwiches. So much food. We checked out the memorabilia around the place and there is a lot of it. Service was good. Fun stop.

Candie W.

We came, we saw, we ate! I couldn't think of a better eating experience when recalling my visit to Memphis, TN. The hotel provided the information and it was VIP from there. We were picked up at our hotel by a pink Cadillac (I am really not sure of the make /model) but we were picked up for FREE (I did remove a star for the driver - they need to reconsider the driver). What a great marketing tool!! While waiting for our table (short wait) - we shopped at the giftshop and although we had visited a ton of giftshops, they had unique items. The menu was extensive and we tried a little bit of everything (even Elvis' favorite - Fried peanut butter and banana sandwich). How was it - you ask???????????????? I didn't like it and I think given a different brand of peanut butter - maybe! MAYBE.... The corn fritters were my fave and someone ordered a steak - it was huge! money well spent... The restaurant also had a Elvis impersonator. How fun! Also, great marketing too....give the marketing team a raise. Great experience. High Five to the wait staff, as well....they were very accomodating.

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Albert H.

This is a must stop in Memphis,Tennessee! BBQ was great staff was amazing. The Pink Limo ride was the icing on the cake. The driver was hilarious and fun! Al-Texas

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Alishia L.

This place is very lively, food is amazing and the service is good. Definitely recommend.

Ray R.

The food and service here is remarkable. From the moment we sat down we were taken care of and the waitress tended to our needs without having to flag her down. Which in itself in today's world means a lot. The ribs were some of the best I've tasted in Memphis.

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Lisa S.

We found this restaurant on Yelp while leaving Graceland. We both had the brisket with two sides. He had baked beans and mac and cheese and I had spaghetti and coleslaw. All was very good and if we're ever back in Memphis we'll go again! The service was also very good and they were very friendly. They had a lot of Elvis memorabilia to look at, which was appropriate since we had just left Graceland.

Shelley S.

This was recommended by our hotel. We had a free pink Cadillac limo drive. Food and service was great. We had spaghetti and bbq. Great service. The 3rd generation owner came out to us to give us our gift card we ordered, and was so impressed. Decor, Service and food all amazing! Go to place is you are in town.

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Great spot the bartender is nice. And the food is really good. Get there when it opens because seats will be gone in the bar area.

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