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    The Pig On Beale

    3.0 (569 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken bacon ranch

    Overall just mid. Service took forever. Loud music the waitress couldn't even hear us. Music isn't bad but Spotify with ads on Beale street?? Pay the money for premium at least. This sandwich was okay but not for the price. My brother had a half rack of ribs. Worst in the city so far.

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    Bonnie R.

    After a Stevie Nicks concert, we--and many many others--filed into the Pig for dinner. When we arrived it wasn't too busy but it was packed by the time we left. The aesthetic is hole in the wall, off the map BBQ joint, though it's on Beale and very much in the mix of things. The BBQ was pretty good and plentiful. The service was mediocre (even before it got crowded--nonexistent thereafter), and the price per plate is where it lost another star from me.

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    Tom F.

    Was looking for a spot to escape the Liberty Bowl parade & hang out for a beer. The Pig seemed a good spot since they offered good bbq & permitted under 21s. We sat ourselves at a booth before the onslaught of folks who swarmed in 15 minutes after us when the parade was over. Lucky we did! We ordered a full rack of bbq ribs & slaw and a local dark amber beer (can't recall the name now) & a sweet tea. The rib order was a long well seasoned & smoked 12 bone slab. Waaay more than we needed! Once we started it was truly hard to stop. They were smoked nicely. Succulent & very flavorful. I especially liked the "SPICY" sauce available on the table. Not really spicy at all but had several layers of flavor that really complimented the rib flesh. If you dipped the meat like sushi & don't drown it...my preference anyway. Go & enjoy. It's simple solid fare & the servers were genuine & friendly.

    Luchau S.

    3 stars sums up the experience pretty well. I had the pulled pork dinner. - Not the best pulled pork, but good - Portions not the biggest, but not small - Service not the best, but certainly not bad - Prices not the cheapest, but not outrageous On the list of factors I used to judge my experience, this was basically average. I was satisfied, but not thrilled.

    BBQ Sampler with collard greens
    Melissa B.

    While passing through Memphis, I looked for a place to get BBQ for dinner. My husband and I tried here because he was specifically in the mood for a pulled pork sandwich. It was because I couldn't narrow down what I wanted that I got the Sampler! The pulled pork was very tender and delicious, and the chicken thighs had an incredible crunchy coating with well seasoned meat. I was slightly disappointed in the ribs, however, because while the sauce was amazing, the meat was not fall of the bone tender. I did enjoy the collard greens, which had a little bit of spice that complimented the meats well. Service was not super fast, but our food did come out quickly once we ordered. This place is not upscale by any means, in desperate need of an updating, but the food is good and worth the stop.

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    Lauri B.

    Real Memphis barbecue on Beale Street. They are a little pricey, but worth it. Tasty pork sandwich with pickles and sauce. $35 for 2 sandwiches. The service was good and fast. I had to hurry since I was on a tour, so I got the sandwiches to go. The restaurant was clean and full of fun iconic pictures.

    Regular Rack of Ribs
    Jose C.

    I rarely give these bad reviews, and that's maybe because I rarely get bad service. I usually do a good job at selecting the best places to dine at, but I failed my selection this time. I know there's better bbq in Memphis, but I chose this place based on them being conveniently located close to the FedExForum. The restaurant was half full, and we got a table right away, but it took forever to get our order in. There was only one server, working the entire dining room. But she seemed a little lost at times. She was very nice, and I really felt bad for her. The service I received was definitely not because of her but of management. I've usually added a star here and there because of service, but I will not do such thing for Pig on Beale. They frankly don't deserve anything extra. Because the long wait wasn't the worst part. I'm a very patient and understanding guy, and I'm well aware that we're still in a pandemic, but this is when I expect the owners to assist their employees. Not leave one person to work an entire dining area on her own. My wife ordered their BBQ Nachos. The price on these nachos was $15. By far the worst nachos I have ever seen for the price. Once I saw those nachos, I literally asked my wife if we should just leave or politely decline this plate. We unfortunately did neither, my only regret that day. I decided to order their regular rack of ribs with a side of bbq beans. The beans were not edible. Tasted old and just not good at all. The whole plate was served on a white paper plate with no knife. It's not like their ribs were super tender fall of the bone. They were over cooked and very tough. Lacked any smokiness to them and just very difficult to eat. When we asked for a refill, we were told "absolutely, but it's going be be awhile." There's absolutely nothing worse than going out of town and just getting a very poor dining experience all the way through. I've had bad service but delicious ass food, or great service and mediocre tasting food, but never this bad. I will definitely not be returning here.

    Pulled pork plate
    Dave O.

    The pulled pork plate with coleslaw and potato salad was very good. It was quiet at 7pm on a monday with a game starting. Beale st is always a sight to see...

    BBQ pulled pork sandwich with onion rings, ribs with potato salad, and the pork rinds.

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    Central BBQ - BBQ pork sandwich with slaw

    Central BBQ

    3.9(2.7k reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown
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    We went to the main Central BBQ location which happens to be across the street from the Civil…read moreRights Museum which we visited before stopping in. This location is a large building with lots of seating options. I had to try Central as it keeps winning awards and is consistently mentioned as the top BBQ place in the Memphis area. Some of their awards were displayed at the entrance and on the walls. Lots of history. My wife ordered the Pulled Pork Sandwich and had the slaw on the side so I could have it (she's not a slaw fan). I had the small order of ribs with 1/2 dry and 1/2 wet with sides of BBQ Beans and Mac n Cheese. I tried the pulled pork and it was tender and delicious. My ribs were pretty good with my favorite part being the wet ribs. The dry part was overcooked and really dry and chewy. This was a bit of a disappointment. The BBQ beans were flavorful but a bit mushy. The Mac n cheese also mushy a bit but tasted better than it looked. I love great BBQ so I like Central BBQ but may have caught them on a bad day. Oh, they were out of a lot of T Shirt options/size I wanted too. Darn. I wanted to buy one. I would return and try the brisket, pulled pork or poultry items next time.

    First timers here and the service was friendly and attentive. The area was quiet enough that we…read morecould hold a conversation with lots of seating. A nice layout for sure. We had the ribs and pulled pork. The ribs were good and tender and the pulled pork was good but a bit on the dry side. I just used more bbq sauce. All in all it was a very nice place for lunch after visiting the National Civil Rights Museum just across the way.

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    Central BBQ - View of the quasi-outdoor covered seating area

    View of the quasi-outdoor covered seating area

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    Central BBQ - Absolutely delicious banana pudding.

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    Blues City Cafe

    4.0(2k reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown
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    Muy buen servicio! 100% Recomendable! La comida muy rica y…read moreel ambiente es muy bueno!

    We had a nice little meal here at this casual spot right along the western edge of Beale Street…read more Since we visited on a weekend evening, they had the whole road blocked off, so you had to enter from the north or west side to avoid entering the walkable area which requires you to pay a $5 entry. This entire restaurant is built on a slight slope, and they did not level the foundation when building out the restaurant, so if you're sitting at your table and the table is aligned north to south, you will see a slight lean to the flooring. Also, if you have any juices on your plate of food, the juices will flow toward Beale Street. I wanted to try their tamales but will have to do it on a subsequent visit. This visit we ordered the bowl of gumbo and the Memphis strip steak which is pre-cut for you. The gumbo is slightly salty but good. The strip steak was really good, filling and cooked to order. I chose new potatoes as my one side. Service here can be a little difficult depending how busy they are and how wild your fellow patrons in the restaurant can be. It took a long time to pay the bill here due to a large party coming in right when we were wanting to pay and our server was attending to them for about 15 mins while we were trying to flag him down. Other than that, we had no other problems. I would happily return the next time I'm in the downtown area and looking for food near Beale Street.

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    Downstairs

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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    4.5(3.7k reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown
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    Loved everything about Gus's! I avoid meat mostly, but I was…read morenot about to miss trying famous fried chicken! The restaurant is tucked away on a small, empty street. There is plenty of parking in a lot across the street. We went inside and found it to be pretty busy, but we got a table for 4 quickly. The place was clean and homey-feeling and I loved the fact that they used disposable plates, utensils and napkins! It is probably way easier on the crew to clean up, and it adds to the relaxed atmosphere. I had the corn nuggets to start, yum! We finished them easily, they were so good. Then the entree of my chicken tenders, beans, and Mac and cheese came out, along with my sweet tea. The sweet tea was perfect, I drank a whole one during my meal and they gave me another to go in the souvenir Gus's cup. The food was just great, chicken was juicy and perfectly crunchy on the outside. Beans and Mac and cheese, delicious! I ate all of it even though I was stuffed. I even went so far as to order a piece of pecan pie for dessert, but unfortunately our server came back out to tell us they were out of it! Guess it wasn't meant to be (this time)! Our server was really friendly during our whole meal, chatted with us a little and made sure we had a great experience! Bottom line.... Go to Gus's!

    The place was a small building in downtown Memphis. Parking was limited in front of restaurant but…read morefree. The service was good. We were seated quickly and served quickly. The waiter was nice and attentive. He made sure we had what we needed and wanted. Seven is his name. The food was not world famous. The chicken was spicy and bland. No seasoning. The Mac and cheese tasted like boxed Mac and cheese with shredded cheese on top. The greens tasted like can greens not fresh. The best thing was the souvenir cup. I will not return. I gave it 2 stars because it was free parking in front of restaurant and the good service from seven.

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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - View from our table

    View from our table

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    Up close leg

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Look for the chicken!

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    Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

    Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

    3.6(2.9k reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown
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    I'm a sucker for any restaurant regarded as a city institution. It's obviously a very popular spot…read morefor tourists, so it should be approached and assessed with that in mind. A very old school entrance down an alley, then down the stairs. Walls and ceiling filled with all manner of bric a brac. Service was a bit slow and perfunctory. There's not much reason to entice people to return since so many are visitors. We ordered the small ribs and a brisket plate. Both were heavily seasoned. The ribs were a little dry but made better with the table BBQ sauce which was nothing memorable. We did enjoy the small tarts, both the buttermilk chess and pecan were delicious.

    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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    Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
    Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
    Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous - The Sign.

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    New Wing Order

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    4.5(20 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown

    Coworker had heard of it and we were all impressed when we saw all the awards this place has…read moreearned. Also, the variety and types of flavors looked awesome so I was excited to try it out. When it came to which flavors to pick, I knew I had to try their award-winning flavor, Memphis Buffalo. I'm not a big wing person, so it was just ok to me. It was good, but didn't wow me. Also, I always get boneless, so I'm not sure if the flavor is different on regular wings- so take my review with a large grain of salt if you're a big wing person. The fries were really good but the flavored versions weren't that impressive so I'd rather just stick to the regular fries. The Pineapple Habanero was really good though. I really liked the flavor and the kick. It's one of the spicier things on the menu so I feel like I could handle the spiciest. I'd come back and try more flavors! Loved: - Dipping Sauce: Ranch - Side: Fries Classic - Side: Roll Liked: - Wings (Boneless): Pineapple Habanero Ok: - Dipping Sauce: Blue Cheese - Side: Fries Premium Parmesan - Wings (Boneless): Memphis Buffalo

    Heard a million good things about this place so I had to try them out. They do a good job letting…read moreeveryone know where they will be and when. I like the face that they travel around Memphis so everyone can try the food. I ordered a couple of Buffalo Chicken Tacos, an avocado taco, and 18 wings with the flavors of honey gold, bourbon, and memphis buffalo. The tacos were great. I want to order some more. The wings are smoked with the sauce added later. The wings taste good but they are pretty expensive for what they are. People should try the wings but I prefer deep fried wings that hold the sauce better.

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    Memphis Buffalo

    New Wing Order - Menu. 4.20.19

    Menu. 4.20.19

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