This was our first time here. I've driven past that several times, but I'm certainly glad that we…read morestopped in today. First, and most important, the food was hot and tasty. And it served quickly. That's always nice. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. And the young lady behind the counter was pleasant.

"How the South does fast food!" That's the slogan and I'll be damned if this isn't the best…read moresouthern fast food anywhere around these parts! It's a brilliant concept really. It's a meat and three kind of place with many options of proteins and veggies to choose from. It's a larger and more diverse menu than you will find at any place that is quick like this. It's way nicer inside than any other fast food place, that's for sure. Great color scheme. Floor plan flows well. You can see where to access the bevs, condiments, and rest rooms easily. I personally like these the best in this order: Fried Fish Baked Wings Fried Pork Chop Pinto Beans Corn Cornbread Chicken & Dumplings Sweet Potato Casserole Mac & Cheese Mashed Potatoes They also have: Baked fish and chicken Greens Potato Salad Black Eye Peas Fried Okra Broccoli Casserole Fries Fried Broccoli and many more... Food flies out of the kitchen fast, I am not sure how they do it and keep it all so fresh! The people are super friendly and most helpful. Smiles on everyone's faces makes you know that they are happy and taken care of by management and the owners. I'll be back for sure! Enjoy my years of fried food pictures below! Tehehe '25 - 8/111

Food was good it was open. Service was friendly. I never saw a bunch of activity. I believe this…read moreplace is permanently closed.

There is no way this should be okay. In what world would you pay for this as a finished product?…read moreWould you eat this?

On a temp job I found myself out in the barren wasteland that I'm affectionately calling 'the…read morewarehouse district' of Memphis. Ok, so perhaps I exaggerate a tiny bit but working in a building that did not have a microwave required searching for lunch a few days out of the week in that area. I soon realized there where no options other than a few fast food joints. Well, that's what I thought ... until I saw Gary's. From my little box filled office I overheard a few fellows from the warehouse discussing Gary's for lunch. When I had passed the mentioned 'Gary's' on my way into work i had dismissed it as a convenience store 'slash' truck stop? Boy was I wrong. True, Gary's is a convenience store; however it also wears a slew of other interesting unexpected hats as well. It's a brown stone looking building on Getwell road. The parking lot and how you get into the parking lot makes one wish for a four-wheel drive. Don't miss the first turn in as you come from Shelby drive ... it's the only one that will perhaps leave the under-carriage of your car intact. When you walk into Gary's the first convenience store impression does not go away. It is packed ... Seriously packed ... to the gills with stuff. As you walk to your left you notice isles of various things ... Regular grocery items... an isle for Items sold on Bulk.... A small section for produce and Dairy. There is a large cooler/ frozen section for meat... Some non typical. You will find ribs, chicken, decent looking steaks, pork chops, and etc. you will also find pigs feet and other interesting options. There is a deli section in the back with meats and cheeses by the pound. You can also get them to whip ya up a sandwich packed with all ya favorite things. Also along the back of the establishment is a 'hot bar' behind which a few friendly ladies diligently tend; dishing out large helpings of various meat and veggie options for a substantial plate lunch. I hear they do the same for breakfast as well. There is several different meat options fried or baked chicken, meatloaf sometimes, smothered steak, pork chops, fried or baked fish, and etc. The vegetable options are just as numerous and varied. Fried okra, string beans, pinto brand, butter beans, greens, fried okra (have I said that already?), mashed potatoes (real potatoes not powdered like most 'lines' put out in other places), fried okra (not the pre-battered frozen kind you buy but the real battered themselves and fried that afternoon)... Can you tell I have a thing for fried okra, and etc. There is also a dessert or two ... I tried the peach cobbler one visit - pretty tasty. Ive had a plate lunch twice, and though it's not the highest quality food; its like old home cooking (even a little vinegar in the string beans - like granddad used to make). It's pretty darned good. The portions are huge - I can never Finnish everything .... You could quite easily split with someone. The fried catfish fillets are definitely not great ... But passable. There is also a grill in the back ... I haven't really checked out this menu (if there is one) but I have been in line and had folks order hamburgers from the grill and their orders where called back to a fellow working 'said' grill. I read a few previous reviews about the unfriendly service they have received at Gary's. I'm really baffled at this ... I've been in the store several times throughout the past two weeks and everyone is always so very nice and helpful. Everyone -from the ladies behind the serving lines to the fellows on the isles and the folks behind the check-out counter - always smiles, greets, and even chats with me amicably ... No matter how busy they are. There is also a cooler holding store made salads and bowls of store cut fruit. I've had strawberries and watermelon From This cooler a few times - always good. The truth of the matter is that I don't think I have even seen half of the options at Gary's, much less sampled them. There is no telling what else is down those cramped isles. There is one thing that Gary's does not have ... A place to sit. Whatever treasures or culinary delights you may find within must be taken to go. To liken the area to a desert may be an exaggeration; to liken Gary's Market to an oasis in the middle of that desert is not. If Gary's was located in any other part of Memphis this could quite possible be a legidamate three star review ... However, it is not. Gary (if indeed that is the owner's name) chose his location well. Amidst a sparse grouping of crappy fast food establishments and convenience store gas stations ... Gary's is truly a gem 'in the rough' or is that 'amidst the rough'... actually I think they both fit.

Service was good.. I just recommend going when food is fresh. Our cornbread was like a 'brick' …read more The other food was acceptable however I am sure it was even better fresh not sitting on the table for hours.

Best place if u want soul food ..: dressing is very very good and baby try that pineapple cake..:…read moregreat place and food is chefs kiss

The food was cold and they didn't telI me I need to warm it up so make sure if you go there. Make…read moresure they warm your food up.

Today is Thursday, August 20, 2026. I called ahead and ordered the smothered chicken with cooked…read morecabbage and purple hull peas. Everything was so delicious! The chicken was thigh, drumstick and breast, all together with bone in. I can't describe how tender and tasty it all was. It also had some cooked carrots and bell pepper with it. The meat just falls off the bone! Do yourself a favor and get it!!!

I tried them a couple months ago supporting my coworker, whose aunt is the owner. When I say the…read morefood was delicious, oh my God!!! I love fresh vegetables, she had fresh cream style corn, purple hull peas, greens, yams... my Lord today!!! The chicken & dressing was good too but when I say, them vegetables and sides were everything. They were everything!!! Yes, there is a wait on Sundays, but the food is worth it! Everyone is nice and welcoming, food fresh, the facility is small, but clean & nice! I highly recommend!

The most delicious meal I've had in Memphis. I recommend studying the menu before you come because…read moreyou'll be asked to order as you enter. You'll pay there and then be offered a table and your food will be brought to you. Your check includes a 15% service charge of course you can tip additionally with cash later if you wish. I've never heard of eating neckbones so of course that's what I ordered. The pork neckbones had been well braised and were super delicious. Truly an ultimate pork experience. You definitely have to pick them up and chew all over. But there's lots of meat. Some of it you can get to with a fork, and some of it can be broken apart for easier access to the meat, but it is not an elegant meal! I found the vinegar at the table really enhanced the flavor. My sides were black-eyed peas and turnip greens, and the greens were spectacular. The corn muffin was very good. The sweet tea was very sweet, but not nearly as sweet as the peach cobbler. The cobbler was delicious with lots of nutmeg, but people really have a sweet tooth in Memphis. I ate on a Sunday and got there just before noon to get in ahead of the after-church crowd and my timing was perfect. The dining room filled up while I was eating.

Went here at the recommendation of two Lyft drivers…read more Easy walk 0.6 miles from Stax Music, safe. Courtney (see photo)greeted us and took our orders. He chatted with us as we waited at our table for our orders. He served our orders and bused our plates too. He does everything and is very personable providing welcoming hospitality. And he's only worked there for a mere 5 weeks. I asked him who the owner is and he directed me to Jerry and Patrice Thompson, two of the nicest folks you'll ever meet. Jerry has a big welcoming personality and a great sense of humor. Fried catfish fillets were excellent! Crust was just right and the fillets were moist. I ate everything in my plate. Peach cobbler was warmed up, we opted to not have it w ice cream, and it is the best in Memphis! Such a long and storied history for this restaurant. We are so glad we came here and will return next time we are in Memphis. My only regret is we were too full to eat fried chicken too.

Stopped by this place on a work trip with some coworkers and it did not disappoint…read more First of all, I will say Andrea was an excellent server and whatever she's being paid, she deserves more. She was attentive, recommended menu items, and made conversation while taking orders. The customer service was great. The "muddy" ribs were great and the wings were even better. Definitely the best bbq I've had in the Memphis/Mississippi area so far. I'd say it's worth a stop if you're in the area for sure.

Over hyped ribs and bbq Hot the mix of wet and dry rub and…read morelet me tell you They were dried out and almost cooked too long the instead of giving you the wet ones cooked wet they just smother the dry rub with sauce and not a lot of it 4 places I will put here that have better dry and wet ribs is tops bbq, one and only bbq and chilli's and even Applebee's as the ribs I got from Memphis BBQ were not even close to being as good as tops dry rub which is very surprising to me seeing the hype over the Memphis barbecue Company as being a championship cook-off place to have this horrible of a rib almost flavorless dry rub you couldn't even taste the dry rub you could taste the overcooked meat it's almost like they cooked ribs with no seasoning at all and put the dry rub on afterwards and most of it fell off and the side that they put the sauce on was almost burnt. This should be an embarrassment for them to do something like that I know it's Horn Lake and Horn Lake has a bad rap of having some of the worst restaurants on the planet (fast food and dine in) but they could at least try. They're Cajun pasta was so bad my wife had to add Cajun seasoning to it to make it half way descent The fried sucked, the baked beans were actually good 3.5 star good ,I remember when they first opened up here they were awesome but now they are just over priced mediocre food. The Corky's BBQ ribs you buy at Kroger are better than these ribs 100% better so don't waste your money on the ribs they're barbecue sandwiches might be good I haven't tried one of them yet this year I don't know if I ever will be but their ribs were a disgrace to Memphis barbecue all together there are tons of locally owned Memphis barbecue shacks with 100% better ribs in these so don't believe the hype also the service is ok I guess,well the people at the door let me know where to go to pick up my food but know One was there for me to check in with so I just looked for my name on the shelf, the ambients was that of any BBQ place . They do not have an app in the play store so you will have to go to their website to order,and do not believe the pickup time as your food will be sitting there getting cold before you even think of heading there to pick it up , they are pretty quick with getting them together so that's a good thing if you dine in