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    Tops Bar-B-Q

    2.5 (102 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Open 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Pulled pork bbq nachos without the bbq sauce extra queso
    Jelesia M.

    Tops may not be one of everyone's favorite places but for some cheese fries, it's my go too!! I have never had any complaints about the establishment, the staff is always nice and friendly, no issues placing orders, the restitution is never busy but my food is always fresh. Clean-ish! However..stop by tops!

    Gerald H.

    Stopped here on a Friday night during a layover en route to Texas. We drove to another place - they were closed - I almost killed us on those stupid frontage roads that have no definitive lines and you take your life into your hands by merging onto the interstate. We went into the drive thru and ordered a couple of sandwiches and a plate of food. It was later in the night - and the meat was really dry and not that good. I didn't mind mine but overall it was old food from the day.

    Courtney E.

    Had a lot of hope. Read previous reviews and was hopeful - got pork sandwich and it was all fat. Bread was good and potato salad was good. Where am I ? West Memphis has NO FOOD OPTIONS

    Samantha H.

    Some of the best BBQ on God's green planet. This was yummy & a pure joy. If you never tried this stop on by and get a pulled pork sandwich and a side of skins. With a drink. Because you gatta get a drink it's so hot outside.

    Brisket sandwich
    Jose C.

    Tops is a perfect fast food place to get some on bbq when you're outside of Memphis and on the road. That's about the only time you want to come here. My wife ordered their brisket sandwich, which was ok. Wasn't a big fan of it. I ordered their pork sandwich with Cole slaw and it was actually a pretty decent sandwich. The pork was very tasty and had good flavor. Service was friendly and quick and the restaurant was pretty clean. Not sure if I'd repeat this unless, like previously stated I'm on the road and not in Memphis. If I was bbq though, I would still make every effort to get into Memphis. But If you can't, then Tops really isn't a bad option.

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    Bob P.

    First, our expectation was not very high seeing that this is more or less a "fast food" bbq place. That being said, the food was pretty good. The dining area and restrooms were in pretty bad shape, cleanliness wise, which is an automatic "scratch this one off the list" for my wife. Still, we both enjoyed our meals. The brisket was very tender and moist but did not have a smoked flavor nor coloring. I wouldn't eat in the dining room again, but would probably order take out next time we pass this way.

    Ribs are dry and way over cooked. This was a waste of money, I ended up eating Sonic
    Bryan P.

    The rib plate I got was way over cooked like they microwave them. I guess not all bbq can taste as good as KC BBQ. Tops BBQ was a waste of money

    PJ S.

    Tops is a local fast-food chain around Memphis offering up charcoal BBQ and burgers. I was told the burgers are the bomb...and I was told right. I got a nice 1/4 pound cheeseburger with all the fixings. Nice and juicy and seasoned well. Crinkle cut fries were nice too. Wish I stayed in town long enough to try some of their slow cooked stuff. Next time. Definitely a good burger.

    Cold lifeless nachos... don't do it.

    Cold lifeless nachos with nothing on them. Don't do it. Scary food temps... Arby's next door would be a better option.

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    The best fries in town! Always hot and fresh, not greasy. The bbq has really improved too. Burgers are always good.

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    I stayed nearby and it was irregular to see people dining here. It is definitely not a local favorite.

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    Terrible food. The bbq doesn't taste smoked which is the bare minimum for bbq. Overall low quality food.

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    No brisket on a Friday at 5 pm at the beginning of the month on a holiday weekend. We just drove off.

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