In town for a basketball tournament and decided to give Wolf River Brisket Co. a try--and I'm so glad I did! From the moment we walked in, I fell in love with the cozy, patriotic atmosphere. It's such a cute restaurant with exceptional service and spectacular food. I knew I wanted leftovers for the hotel, so I ordered the smoked wings and the three-meat platter. The smoked wings were outstanding--perfectly smoked, incredibly flavorful, and not greasy at all. For the three-meat platter, I chose turkey, burnt ends, and the mixed brisket. Everything was delicious! The turkey was moist, the burnt ends were packed with flavor, and while I'd personally order the lean brisket next time (the mixed had a little more fat than I prefer), it was still tender and incredibly tasty. This will absolutely be one of our Memphis "must-do" restaurants every time we're in town for a tournament. Highly recommend! read more

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Food was outstanding! Highly recommend. Had the brisket and Turkey. Friendly staff, when I am back in town will go back. read more

Atmosphere was good. Service was also very good. The brisket was an oven roasted brisket with a crust that had no flavor. Not sure If it was left over and lost its flavor but it was very bland. Very disappointing. read more

The food, service and vibes here were all deserving of the hype. We really enjoyed the brisket and the nachos were a wonderful starter. The place goes all out for holiday decorations. This would be a great place for a small office holiday party or get together with friends. Seriously looking forward to coming back here and eating my way through the menu. read more

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We came on Good Friday, and I was not impressed with the service or the food. I love the ambiance. I like how the bar is in the middle of the restaurant with plenty of seating in and outside throughout. Very woodsy vibes to me. A pretty clean restaurant too. Our waitress was very sweet despite the kitchen and bar service. The menu looked really good with tons of different options. We first started with drinks. I wanted the Aperol spritz and other members in my party got beer. After 20 mins of waiting for our drinks, we were told the bar tender had called in sick, and they were trying to make our drinks as fast as they could. While we were waiting for drinks, we place our food order. I originally wanted the chicken, but they were out of chicken...this was a Friday night at 6pm and they were already sold out of something...so I got the sausage plate instead. We got our drinks 5 minutes before our food came out, and my Aperol spritz was not good.. was not mixed well at all, but the waitress was so sweet that I didn't say anything. When the food came out, it was cold and my plate was supposed to come with a biscuit, which arrived five minutes after I got my food. Everything was bland. Although it is a very 'pretty' restaurant, I won't be returning. read more

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Holiday decor at Germantown is the most FUN! This was done by colorful owners & staff. Excellent dinner & atmosphere. read more

Wolf River Brisket - Tons of brightly lot streamers & holiday decor- no surface left untouched. - Southern Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

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The food here is great. The nachos were fantastic and the waffle cornbread was different but delicious. My son loved the brisket Mac and Cheese. The bread pudding was some of the best I've had. The service was fast and friendly. My only minor complaint is I wanted ketchup and all they had were ketchup packets. Maybe invest in a bottle of Heinz and this place would be perfect read more

Wolf River Brisket Co. is all about BBQ combos in a modern industrial , relaxed space. You can mix and match smoked meats like brisket, chicken, and salmon, paired with sides such as waffle cornbread, mac and cheese, and broccoli salad. Lunch deals like the "Pick 2 and a drink" make it easy to try a couple favorites in one meal. The service could have been more friendlier. The menu focuses on bold flavors, classic Southern comfort, and flexible combinations for simple enjoyment. read more

I love this brisket. I feel like the best brisket option in the city. Service is ok. Could use some Work. Always nicely decorated. read more

Our visit to WRB was disappointing. We have visited many times before and were pleased with the service and food. On Jan 9th , we again went to WRB but the food has changed - the Cobb salad was presented in a different plate and was lacking. We also had ordered the brisket salad and it wasn't satisfying. The beloved waffle toast on all our plates were cold and not very tasty. Don't know what has happened in the kitchen but it is for the worse. Lesser portions and lesser in quality. read more

Had a really good visit to WRB today. Place is decorated beautifully for Christmas! Came in for a pretzel and we have to come back again to enjoy all the decor. Waitress was very nice, pretzel was great as usual. Shout out to y'all for the smoked turkey breast we ordered for Thanksgiving. It was fantastic! We ate every bit, and even made a turkey pot pie! read more

Wolf River Brisket - 1/4 pretzel left over. Too big for us to finish! - Southern Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

They had a Wolf River Brisket at the Concourse in Memphis when I found out about them the 1st time. The service & ambiance was just perfect for the setting and time of day. I had the Burnt Ends & Cornbread waffle with spicy green beans. I thought this was the best in Memphis I had run across & I am a restaurant owner of 15 years who try's a new joint every couple of weeks. It broke mt heart when they closed it down early in 2025. Now I have to make the trip out east to eat with them in Germantown, however I do, just not as often. Steve Evers read more

I enjoy sharing reviews of great spots to try out but unfortunately I can't do that for Wolf River Brisket in Germantown. This was the worst BBQ experience I've ever had! I gave them 2 stars because the holiday decor was up and looked super festive. We came to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We sat at the bar and were immediately greeted with water. We ordered a couple of drinks. My husband's old fashion was tasty. The bartender was cordial. FOOD: Smoked wings were very dry and for $23.00, I expected moist, juicy chicken. I had browsed the menu before we came and was really looking forward to these. Burnt ends came out looking beyond burnt! I asked the bartender if they came with sauce and she commented "they do look dry", yet served them to me knowing this! She replaced them with some new ones which did look better but honestly were not the best burnt ends I've had. Mac and Cheese looked like Kraft with breadcrumbs sprinkled on top. Very bland and not very cheesy. Would not recommend and I cane craving some good Mac and cheese. Mashed potatoes were very good and creamy. The brisket was decent. Again a little dry but considering the experience with the burnt ends, it was ok. I have to wonder how long the meat had been sitting on the line. Could possibly be why it was all so dry. Cornbread waffle was a fun and creative spin on cornbread and was tasty. It just needed some butter served with it and it would have been great! Grits were pretty decent and was what I ate the most of from my sad plate. The bartender came to check on us and asked how everything was going. I didn't want to complain but made a sad face and her eyes opened wide and she quickly scurried off. No questions asked about what was wrong even though my plate had only been picked at. The bartender presented us with a bill of $104 which we paid and left. I work in the industry and when a guest is not happy, I try to find out why. In general it just felt like the staff was just getting through the night versus staff trying to wow each guest with good food and great service. Will not be back. read more

I have officially found my favorite dish here! Don't get me wrong everything I've gotten so far has been great, but the brisket and grits is just on point! If you can't tell by now I do love grits and how cheesy it is. Pair that with a meat that just melts in your mouth and some pickled green tomatoes... it just leaves me lost for words. Adrianna was our server this time and always her service was great. Very attentive when we needed refills and made sure to ask if we wanted the cornbread waffle. read more

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Dinner tonight was remarkable. Very tasty and excellent service from Nate. We had smoked sausage with cheesy grits and spicy green beans served with waffle cornbread. Also had the grits and brisket entree, both were delicious! Topped it off with bread pudding. Dinner and drinks $65 was a real bargain. We will be back! read more

Nice dinner at Wolf River, excellent selection of bourbon... Bookers available at $24 a pour 3 meat plate was solid although the sliced brisket was dry. The sausage and burnt ends were phenomenal as was the Brussels sprouts....yes I said Brussels sprouts. I Recommend WRB read more

Wolf River Brisket - 3 Three Meat Sampler with Brussels Sprouts - Southern Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

A different fare and pleasant ambiance, we were well taken care of. In a geographic area where pork BBQ is everywhere, WRB provides a different alternative, and it's well done. From the brisket and burnt tips, to the cornbread waffles, our meal was solid. The only disappointment was the chicken placed atop my Caesar salad where about 25% was gristle. The salad was good tho. In fairness, I am not a complainer so I didn't send it back. Also in fairness, the server who saw the chicken left behind didn't acknowledge the fatty leftover. We all enjoyed our time together and the food good. Try it sometime. read more

Wolf River Brisket - Southern Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

This used to be one of our favorite places! The food and service used to be amazing. Not sure what happened but the last couple times have been disappointing! The waffle appetizer was obviously not fresh and had been microwaved to rewarm. It was crunchy in some places and mushy in others. Our lunch was just meh - I had soup and salad - it was ok. We also had the burnt ends - advertised as one of their signature dishes. Some of it was so hard we couldn't cut it. Just very disappointing! The service was ok - not overly welcoming or friendly. With so many places to go in the area - we will definitely not be back! read more

Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. We began with excellent smoked wings. So tender and served with a delicious sauce. For an entree, we decided to share the 3 meat sampler. The sliced brisket was excellent, the burnt ends a little to saucy for me but Schweety loved, and a sausage which was a little overdone. The cornmeal waffle was a surprise treat. Mac n cheese could have been a bit cheesier and the succotash was a little dry. But overall, a satisfying visit. We went basic on this time but the menu has many more items that I would like to try. They only have 6 taps but a good assortment of craft beers went well with the smoked meats. read more

Great atmosphere, food and service. Went on Mother's day last year. It was a great decision.

I had an awesome experience at WRB. I went in with a group for dinner and they were super kind and accommodating to our large party. We started out with the Three Meat Sampler. It included: sliced brisket (4 oz) burnt ends (6 oz) smoked sausage served with mac & cheese, choice of side and bread (the bread is a waffle shaped cornbread) and it is delicious. We also had the Smoked Wings! 10 tossed in house rub served with choice of ranch or blue cheese dressing. They are so good and super flavorful and juicy. The side salads were also fresh and crisp. There are other items I want to try. I can't wait to go back! read more

Wolf River Brisket - Southern Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

Food was great. Service was excellent! For a shopping center location was very nice! Would have loved to have sat on the patio, but a friend with me isn't an outside diner! Will be back again. read more

The brisket was actually pot roast...no smoke flavor at all. Drinking glasses were dirty. Service was OK at best. Not a good experience for us. read more

This place was pretty good I got the sampler since it was my first time and I'm glad I got to try the different meats. Pulled chicken - wasn't really what I was searching for but they gave me a generous portion and I'm sure plenty would love it Brisket - thick and juicy brisket that almost falls apart in your mouth. I'll bet you will like it. Burnt ends were good but mine were cold so I think it could've been a lot better. But! The main reason I gave them 4 stars is the freaking mind blowing Mashed potatoes. I swear it's hard to not go back and get just the mashed potatoes. They alone will be the reason I go back. No lie. read more

Wolf River Brisket - Three meat sampler - Southern Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

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a great place for a beef brisket ... the service was great, and the ambience was nice where it is not too loud.. the food was amazing read more

Wolf River Brisket - Bavarian Pretzel - Southern Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

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If I could give this place a million stars, I would. I knew the food was going to be amazing when I first opened the door to the establishment and the aroma of good smelling spices hit me. The staff, AMAZING! Everything was delicious. The WRB Cosmo is my favorite. It tasted like cotton candy goodness. I can't wait to go back. The burnt ends and brisket (not pictured) were so tender and perfectly seasoned. Yes, yes and yes!!! There's plenty of parking and perfectly situated in a nice area in Germantown! read more

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Our party of 3 were attracted to this place as it was getting good 'press'. Our experience wasn't up to their current rating. One person ordered a Salmon salad ($13) and a couple sliders (2 for $13). The other ordered the smoked half chicken ($17) and I ordered the burnt ends ($20). I liked the burnt ends - it had an unusual sauce, which I liked, but may not go over with others. Couldn't finish the turnip greens (side), as it was too 'strong' (vinegary I think). The salad and sliders were 'average', and the chicken was disappointing - mainly because the purple pea succotash side had overpowering spices in it. We wanted to order the smoked chicken wings but they were out. I see a fair number of other reviews mention items being unavailable/dry and this is to be expected when you smoke the meats for 18 hours (according to their menu). I'd suggest a staggered start to their smoking, and perhaps adding ribs to their menu. Driving business away due to shortage/schedule only works for so long, and the ribs might attract/keep customers who aren't as big on the other menu items. Service was another drawback, accounting for the loss of 1 star. We were quoted a 20 minute wait to be seated and it was far longer than that (perhaps the staff should be introduced to the concept of 'underpromising and over-delivering). Our waiter took our drink order and disappeared for quite a while (actually, he was observed talking to another cook/waiter) for some time. We asked for to-go boxes, which were obtained promptly, but we then had to prompt him for our check. They appeared to have food service at the bar, though I could be wrong. Ambience? Maybe for a younger set, but not quite romantic read more

Wolf River Brisket - Southern Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

From the aesthetics and the waitstaff to the drinks and the heavenly food... WRBCO gets a hallelujah and a resounding 10 out of 10 from me! Holy smokes, one visit in and I can already tell this is gonna be my new favorite place. Shout out to our waiter who I believe was Zachary. You truly made our experience such a great one. As first timers he helped us navigate the menu and find some of the gems of their menu. We happened to be there during happy hour which was a major win! The dippables were $5 during happy hour so we got the chili queso and it was incredible. We also got the cornbread waffles with maple pecan butter. OMG. Worth every cent and calorie it cost me! We also had some happy hour drinks -- their house margarita was great and was $6 and well beers were $3 for my husband. Like I said, major win!!! I ordered the brisket (got the mixed lean/fatty) with a side of Mac & cheese and Brussel sprouts and a cornbread waffle. Those. Dang. Brussels. Y'all. Get them. (They have bacon.) Everything on my plate was delicious. My husband got the burnt ends & waffles with Mac & cheese. He loved his meal. We ended the night with the pecan cobbler ala mode -- the ice cream itself was incredible and the cobbler was so rich and delicious. I could not believe how every.single.dish was such a knockout. [The thing I would say was maybe the only weak point for us was the mac & cheese. I feel like I was expecting something a little more like baked Mac & cheese and this was closer to a creamy velveeta type.] Stand out winners for me: THE CORNBREAD WAFFLES WITH MAPLE PECAN BUTTER, the Brussels, the mixed sliced brisket & their delicious BBQ sauce, and the queso!! And honestly, one of my favorite parts was our wonderful waiter!!! He made the experience for us, truly! If you haven't been to Wolf River Brisket yet -- WHAT are you waiting for?! read more

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Good food. Got the brisket sandwich which was tasty and moist. Wife got the brisket slider plate, also very good. Brisket stew was good. Broccoli salad was ok. Would recommend as a casual lunch or dinner. read more

Wolf River Brisket - Brisket slider with brisket stew. - Southern Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

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I was able to visit Wolf River Brisket again. I must say, we received great service and great food on th this visit as well, but I do NOT recommend the Brussels sprouts. There was no flavor and they were undercooked. I absolutely loved the smoked sausage and sampled some of the burnt ends. Delicious!! read more

My first time here because my family wanted to have lunch somewhere close by. We decided to come here because of the patio. We wanted to sit outside to enjoy the weather and social distance. They have plenty of seating area indoors and out on the patio, the staff was terrific, and the food came out fast. However, the food could use some improvement. We ordered the Salmon and Brussels Salad, Burnt Ends Plate, and a Sliced Brisket "fatty" Plate. All three dishes were a little bland. The only thing that stood out was the Cornbread Waffle. The cornbread was tasty, and it was crispy. Overall, it was an okay experience. Wolf River Brisket would not be my first choice for a barbecue place, and I would not really recommend it either. read more

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Great food and perfect service. We had a party of 25 and they managed us with ease. Brisket chili is amazing

We came here for lunch after a track meet and it was delicious! My daughter LOVED the smoked cheese dip and the brisket plate. I got the pulled chicken sandwich and left no crumbs! 10 out of 10 will recommend! read more

Way too much chatter about this place so I absolutely had to give it a shot. The server we had (I don't remember his name) was AWESOME! He was cheerful and pleasant and even sat down for a few seconds to go over the menu with us. He sent over a few items for us to sample because we were so undecided. We had a pretzel and the corn dip to try. They both were really good. So good that I forgot to get a photo I settled on the sliders and my husband had burnt ends and waffles. He really enjoyed his meal. Mine was tasty and flavorful as well. The sliders come with different sauces and I got mine on the side because I am that picky. The server also sent over a few burnt ends for me to taste. I am definitely not a fan. No judgement or negativity towards the restaurant, those just aren't my thing. I also have heard complaints about wait time. We went in on a weekend evening and sat right down. The restaurant was full but not packed beyond capacity. A busy restaurant is a good sig The ambience was great, the server on point, and the food hot and fresh. I recommend WRB. Get you some! read more

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First time and it was amazing! Smoked margarita was delicious!!!! Burnt brisket was amazing. Not local but will definitely be back. Our server was Jose & he was great. Amazing customer service. read more

Wolf River Brisket - Southern Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

Met a friend for lunch here today. We both had the brisket sandwich. I had the slaw, they had the chips. Awesome sandwich. Full of amazingly tender meat. Great flavors. Slaw was good, though slightly oily. Strange. Nice cider vinegar base. Maybe it's olive oil? Chips are very nice too. Warm. Surprised no sweet potato fries or regular fries on the menu. Will come back when I can have a beer too. read more

Wolf River Brisket - Sliced Brisket sandwich - Southern Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

We are in town for weekend and decided to check this place out solely on wanting brisket. Had some smoked wings, some great brisket, some good sides, and a delicious brownie ala mode. Casey made us feel valued and appreciated. She was top tier and the place had a great atmosphere. Highly recommend and highly recommend Casey! read more

Once you walk in this place you know you are about to have some really good food from the smell of the smoke. I really liked how they decorated the inside too. Booths were super cute! Our food was very very good! Pricy but good. If we are in the area, I'd love to come back! read more

Wolf River Brisket - 2/23/22 - Southern Near Me - Germantown, Tennessee

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Portions vary with no rhyme or reason-with that being said the brisket is excellently smoked and seasoned! I'm personally not a fan of burnt ends so communicate with them so you too can enjoy the wild River brisket experience! read more

Weird..... That is the only way to describe my experience . Me (solo for dinner while traveling for work). Make the 15 drive from the hotel. Clean, and inviting when you walk inside. I sit up at the bar, and it takes a few minutes for the bartender to come over. No big deal, it was a little busy, but nothing crazy. After a few minutes; the older of the two bartenders finally comes over, so I order a beer, no big deal. I also ask for a water. "Sure no problem...". I never got that water, even when asking again when my meal came. This is what is so weird.... Of the two bartenders, older guy (not younger guy with a manbun) was running all over the place. To go orders. back to the kitchen, busing a table. Socializing with a "regular" couple for about 5 minutes. He was truly hustling, but in the wrong areas. I had to wait a while to order, because when he was done talking to the older couple, his service bar was backed up. All in all, it took about 10 minutes to get one beer, and finally place my order. Again, not a terribly big deal. It was as if the younger bartender/manbun guy, couldn't make drinks, or didn't know how. The older gentleman was always in the weeds. Weird note, all of the servers, had to wait for wine glasses, because the way they are stored above the bar, only the bartenders can access them. (Wine is poured in a small vase type device, and then poured into a wine glass). This literally happened a dozen times in my 45 minutes of sitting at the bar. Poor design/process, and really needs to be fixed. Finally get my dinner ordered, and grab a margarita. Food came, before my margarita. Not sure how that happens, but again, the older bartender was always in the weeds. My dinner is finally brought to me, and it took 5 minutes (or more) to get silverware. I was literally eating the green beans and burnt ends, with my fingers, until I could get someone's attention. I again, asked for a water with my meal. No such luck. As for the food.... Mashed potatoes, very solid. Green beans, very solid. Burnt ends, less than impressed. It was more like shredded beef, than burnt end cubes. I finished my margarita, and was going to grab one more beer. No such luck. I was never asked if my empty glass needed a replacement. In summary, they literally had, about/very close to equal staff/ to customer ratio. But nothing is getting done. I used to bartend, and be a server. Everyone there; except the older bartender, barely moved/hustled. The kicker was when I asked for my check.... They dropped it off, I paid, signed the receipt, and left. No, "how was your meal?" "Oh crap, do you still want that water?" "Thanks for coming". Absolute crickets. I come to Germantown weekly for business.. For a multitude of reasons, I'm pretty certain I won't be back, or taking my customers here. How this place is profitable, is a head scratcher. read more