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    Tops Bar-B-Q

    2.6 (93 reviews)
    InexpensiveSouthern, American, Barbeque
    Closed 6:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    TOPS BAR-B-Q ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Turkey burger
    Toya D.

    This was my 1st time getting the turkey burger but it definitely wont be my last. This turkey burger was so freakin juicy and seasoned to perfection. I got it fully dressed, I initially thought I wanted a double pattie because the burgers are usually thin. The turkey burger doesn't come in double and that's because its a thick hand formed pattie. I'm in LOVE. Its better than the burger to me. I ordered my husband the double cheeseburger. Looked yummy, smelled yummy but I'm sold on the turkey. Service was fast and efficient and even though I walked in as the lobby closed they still took my order. Lobby closes at 9 but the drive though is open til 10, I believe. So, I have 2 favs now, the full rack of ribs and the turkey burger

    Clearly says no mayo
    Adam H.

    I am not a fan of bad reviews, it's been my mission to never write another one for several years. So here is a one star review cloaked with three stars just so I feel better about writing a shitty review. If anyone reads this, no one does really, but maybe if I can save one person from making the same mistake it will be worth breaking my own rule. I dropped in to try the new Smokehouse burger they were advertising. Order up and make the no mayo modification at the register, pay, get my cup, and grab my drink. Before I can get my whole narrow ass in the seat here they come with my food. If you know Tops burgers and how quick they make them, then you know I got old precooked food if it came this fast. Fries are cool and soggy, beans are thick, dark, and congealed, and the cheese on the burger is still cold. I flip it over to find this bitch is slathered in mayo. Nope. I can deal with the rest but won't ingest that shit. I head the counter where you can sit and stare at the assholes that work here. I stand there with my food in my hands for upwards of 5 minutes while 5 people make eye contact with me and say nothing. So I'm fully irritated at this point and start calling them out. I asked where everyone in the whole place could hear me "do you not see me standing here"? Nothing. Just a glance up and continue to do their thing. I guess the manager in the kitchen heard me and came up. This dude comes up and looks at me and says "someone will be with you in a min". Then one of the people that was in the kitchen that I had been heckling comes up front and finally speaks. At this point, no way in hell I'll eat the food these people touch after I have thrown an entire fit. I request my money back, get it and bounce out of this greasy ass place. Should have know better... Kid at the register rang it up correctly. People in the kitchen just suck.

    I've been a loyal customer for many years and today I'm very disappointed. First, I ordered the Family Meal for six. The website picture included baked beans. Unfortunately, it was not added in the order...which is considered false advertisement. Second, I ordered half slab ribs, the ribs was flavorful but the amount of fat and bone made the $15.99 price not worth it. I called the restaurant to complain, and was told baked beans item was discontinued and the meat product was from a new distributor. With food prices being so high I was hoping for a good meal but that didn't happen. I will no longer order food from Tops.

    Pulled pork plate
    Heather R.

    So surprised at their rating. Best pulled pork we had while in Memphis. Beans were not my fav. Service was fine for fast food

    Brady N.

    Normally I'm a big fan of Tops, as a Memphis native, their bbq was never my favorite but in my opinion they have some of the best burgers anywhere. Most anywhere you go, a DOUBLE cheeseburger implies 2 burger patties, 2 pieces of cheese, as a frequent Tops customer I know this isnt the case for their cheeseburgers. Knowing this, I very politely and explicitly asked for 2 pieces of cheese regardless of whether it costed extra or not. Then got home and, almost expectedly, unwrapped a double cheeseburger with only a single piece of cheese between the two patties.. I know its a very small thing, but whats the point in being polite and being charged extra if they're just gonna do whatever they want anyway. Is the burger ruined now? No. Am I still gonna eat it? Yes. I dont normally leave bad reviews or go out of my way to leave a review at all, and I realize its only .60 cents, but its the little things like this that drive people away, I will not return to this location again.

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    Food is good but service is terrible, waited for my food for 20 min then the lady had to do my order again and still got it wrong and forgot my fries because they don't know how to read a screen, just irritating especially if you only have so much time on your lunch break And what kills me the most is these are the people who scream for $15 hour or more

    4min 42 from my order to food in hand. Very very good for barbecue!
    Matt S.

    This is a taste of Memphis. The best fast burger in town. Great slow smoked pork. Perfectly salted crinkle cut fries, tasty sides. The ribs can bit hit or miss at times, but overall this place delivers. Shocked by the complaints about service and speed. My order was quick with 2 people in front of me in the drive thru. See photos.

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    The light skin lady they have taking orders was so rude they should really get a better person up there that wants to be at work

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    Tops hands down the best and closes to home bbq!! Never disappoint A+++++ on customer service!!

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    4.4(658 reviews)
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    Service 4 Atmosphere 3…read moreFood 2 Had all the chicken setting pre-cooked in a basket along with the okra so they would not have to work real hard and served us as they felt like it cold chicken and bland okra. I was very disappointed this again is the one in Memphis. Conversely, the one in Mesa, five stars all the way across some of the best chicken I've ever had Difference between a good and not good Manager

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

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    3.9(2.7k reviews)
    9.6 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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    View of the quasi-outdoor covered seating area

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