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    The Memphis King Bbq

    4.5 (267 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE MEMPHIS KING BBQ ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Fall off the bone with a nice smoke
    Ron Diesel V.

    I have to say....I didn't know what to expect, but this place is awesome!! The ribs had a wonderful smoke ring and the meat fell right off the bone. The beef brisket was great too. Nice and tender, definitely put the Nashville hot bbq sauce on it. Yummy. Smoked chicken wings were great too. Took some pulled pork and cobbler pie to go. Wanted to try a bit of everything. Totally worth it!! The owner was super nice, "BBQ KING" (Brandon) and with it being the day before thanksgiving, he was able to come chat a bit about the place, which is was nice to hear about. Mad orders were a called in advance that he had to have his phone turned off. I say an ate and I watched the people come in one after another. If your around the are, definitely come an visit. No vegans allowed!! JK

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    Dale C.

    Memphis King continues to wow me. Their ribs are so tender and flavorful. I picked one up by the bone and the meat just slid right off. The first bite knocks me off my feet and triggers my caveman brain's pleasure center. Their ribs are just solid.

    Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Rory M.

    Best BBQ in the 518! We've tried the smoked meat, brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken in the past and they're all the best barbecue we've tried. They recently added fried chicken to the menu and kept seeing pictures on social media of it and had to try it out. The chicken thigh was Huge and delicious it was cooked perfectly with a moist tender inside and super crunchy coating. The fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw and bbq sauce was very big and filling, however I'd opt for the coleslaw on the side next time. We order the popcorn chicken every time and recommend it to anyone willing to listen lol, it is the best!! The popcorn chicken is made in house not that frozen processed junk, it's real chicken hand breaded right there on premises. Be sure to try the mac&cheese it's perfect comfort food.

    Lauren L.

    FANTASTIC CRAFT BBQ--We are major bbq fans. And hold a high standard. We have a smoker, and smoke our own meats, if I lived here, I would not. I'd put my wood down and just pick this 'cue up at least once a week. This bbq checks every single box. Fabulous flavor, both smoke and spice in balance. Perfectly cooked, moist, tender. High quality meats, clearly. The sauces are diverse and amazing we tried 6! We got: full rack ribs...excellent--tender, juicy, just the right amount of smoke, and the rub is very very good. Lots of flavor but doesn't take over. PERFECTION. These ribs are master class. Burnt ends: not burnt, dry, and tough like a lot of places. Just really smoky, still tender and juicy and take to sauce really nicely. FANTASTIC! If these are the ends, the brisket must be amazing. Kinda sad we didn't try it Popcorn chicken: lots of bbq places will toss fried chicken on the menu, bc some ppl want it, but it may at best hold its own, and does not take center stage. THIS CHICKEN IS AMAZING. It should have a stage of its own. Come for the bbq, don't leave without some chicken!!Incredibly moist (not easy to do!) great batter, again flavorful without taking over. Dip your chicken in a sauce or just toss it in your mouth. Great either way. Sides we had--all fantastic. Baked Beans with smoked meats, fries with a parm garlic rub tossed on. Both great. I make my own baked beans being a Boston and Maine native and these beans were TOPS. The slaw was nice, I'm a slaw snob (true, it's a curse) and this one needed a little more flavor but it was fresh and crunchy. Check this place out. Eat in. Take some home. You'll love it.

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    Erica D.

    Food is Banging-Earnest Food is very good collards are amazing and sweet. Pulled Chicken is really good Ribs are really good Brisket really good We enjoyed our Dinner Thanks

    Buffalo chicken mac & cheese
    Danny C.

    Outstanding food and ambiance with nice decor to consume your attention while you wait. Great looking deserts in the cooler. Decent prices. I definitely recommend this joint, eat in or take out

    Beef Brisket Sandwich topped w/ slaw & BBQ sauce w/ side of Mac & Cheese.
    Roger K.

    I find it very difficult to believe that I let three and a half years pass since my first and last visit to Memphis King. With all the times I've passed it over that time I always think to myself that I really would like to go back. Today was the day and as I sat parked in my car at the curb, I called up my last review to see what I ate so that it might help me to avoid a repeat order. So a pulled pork sandwich was eliminated as an option. Once inside, reviewing the menu on the counter I was now deciding between chicken or beef if I was going to stay with another sandwich. I decided on the Beef Brisket. Now the basic Beef Brisket Sandwich topped with slaw and BBQ sauce is $7. Ordering a Kings BBQ Sandwich Meal Combo includes an 8 oz. side dish for $10 according to the menu. For some reason my small Beef Brisket sandwich and a side of Mac & Cheese came to $12. Maybe the Combo is based on the cost of a Pulled Chicken Sandwich which by itself is $5. In any event, the difference in cost is probably moot because I really enjoyed every bit of both the brisket and the mac and cheese. The brisket had a very nice smoke level. According to my taste, I might have enjoyed just a little more smoke flavor, but there was enough there to satisfy my craving. The beef had great coloring and some good crusty edges on some of the pieces. It was tender and the topping of slaw ensured a sufficient amount of moisture on the truly fresh and soft bun. Once again I tried all seven sauces that were available on the table trying to decide which I liked the best. Again, no outright winner. They were all good. Well, maybe the White sauce had a slight edge. Or what about that zippy mustard? The Mac & Cheese should not be overlooked. Served nice and hot, there was some good gooey cheesiness and the top had a crispy goldenness. Looks like my next visit will be to try chicken. I think the Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwich is already calling out to me. Service is friendly and fast.

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    Thank you so much! This means a lot to us!

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    I originally tried them because I won a gift card and I'm so glad I did- really solid BBQ and good sauces

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    Food was good . The time to get my order ready was long . Prices high compared to other establishments with same type of food .

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    Mac & cheese, burnt ends.. to die for! Just wish they delivered to Charlton! We still take the drive now and then.

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    Good food Great chicken beef. All good! Nice people. Great atmosphere. Would go there again!

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