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Best BBQ in Memphis
Jun 2, 2021, 9:13 AM
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I am heading to Memphis this weekend for the first time. Any suggestions on the best BBQ joint up there? Any other suggestions on attractions to see? Definitely plan to check out Beale Street. Thanks in advance!
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Re: Best BBQ in Memphis
Jun 2, 2021, 9:21 AM
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avoid crossing the Mississippi River, took us 3 hours to cross it last week with the I40 bridge out. We are at Central BBQ on summer ave and it was good but in a pretty rundown area
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Re: Best BBQ in Memphis
Jun 2, 2021, 9:22 AM
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Central BBQ - But make sure you go to the one
Jun 2, 2021, 9:25 AM
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next to the Civil Rights Museum/Downtown. I've been to a couple, and this one was the best. Really good ribs. Also, walking distance from the historic Lorraine Motel.
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Re: Central BBQ - But make sure you go to the one
Jun 2, 2021, 10:53 AM
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next to the Civil Rights Museum/Downtown. I've been to a couple, and this one was the best. Really good ribs. Also, walking distance from the historic Lorraine Motel.
Lived in Memphis in 2016 for a year. Central BBQ ribs were the best we found. Rendezvous Nachos are a treat but I found the babyback ribs to be hit or miss. They are cooked with gas, no smoke but it's a great place to visit.
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I think rendezvous Cools those ribs over charcoal***
Jun 2, 2021, 9:33 PM
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ribs at Rendezvous are unique
Jun 2, 2021, 9:27 AM
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Central BBQ Bologna sandwich is excellent
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Re: Best BBQ in Memphis
Jun 2, 2021, 9:38 AM
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As a resident Memphian, Central BBQ is best. I like Interstate BBQ as well for a sloppy plate of rib tips. The Civil rights museum and the record studios are all good to visit. I also like Old Dominic Distillery.
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Re: Best BBQ in Memphis
Jun 2, 2021, 9:49 AM
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My favorites are Corky's for ribs and the Commissary in Germantown for sandwiches. The Rendezvous is unique and safe in the evening although you go down an alley to get there. It is a couple of blocks from Beale St. I'm not sure I would go to Central or Interstate at night. Those who recommended them can give better advise since I haven't been in a few years.
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Re: Best BBQ in Memphis
Jun 2, 2021, 12:55 PM
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My favorites are Corky's for ribs and the Commissary in Germantown for sandwiches. The Rendezvous is unique and safe in the evening although you go down an alley to get there. It is a couple of blocks from Beale St. I'm not sure I would go to Central or Interstate at night. Those who recommended them can give better advise since I haven't been in a few years.
Interstate is best for lunch if you get uncomfortable with a little sketch. All Central locations are fine no matter the time of day in my opinion.
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Re: Best BBQ in Memphis
Jun 2, 2021, 11:09 AM
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Even Tops, which is more like a McDonald's, has great sandwiches at a very good price. It's also quick.
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The German Town Commissary Is The Best
Jun 2, 2021, 11:50 AM
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BBQ place in Memphis...hands down. I was in Memphis on business a couple of years ago for a week . I ate there 8 times I believe.
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Re: Best BBQ in Memphis
Jun 2, 2021, 1:57 PM
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Maybe MemphisTiger will chime in for you.
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Re: Best BBQ in Memphis
Jun 2, 2021, 2:42 PM
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Not BBQ related, but you should also experience;
1). The “flippers” on Beale
2). Gus Fried chicken (good stuff)
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Skip Gus's in Memphis
Jun 2, 2021, 9:14 PM
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If you can go a little east on I-40 to Mason, TN to the original Gus's. Fantastic chicken, of course, at the hole in the wall that started it all.
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Aside from others mentioned...
Jun 2, 2021, 9:34 PM
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Germantown Commissary is pretty dang good...but you have to leave downtown.
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Re: Best BBQ in Memphis
Jun 2, 2021, 9:38 PM
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BB Kings usually has some great live music and has a cool restaurant on the 3rd floor called Itta Bena.
Dyers on Beale St. has great burgers and supposedly has been using the same grease for 65 plus years.
Sun Records, Graceland, and the Peabody Hotel are worth visiting.
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Re: Best BBQ in Memphis
Jun 2, 2021, 9:45 PM
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Actually, Dyers says they have been using the same grease for 100 years. And when they opened a second location, they transported some of the original grease via armored car to the new restaurant.
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