A&amp;R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill

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Good Evening. I was trying to decide tonite what to eat? Have had to change up my diet a little for health, but what the heck. Lol. So with the help of ordering directly from you n having it delivered, I decided to have me the turkey leg plate w/2 tamales to eat another day. I must say the turkey was the perfect choice. Nice n tender, meat fall off its bone. Onion rings were still in da crunch state n I absolutely love your slaw. Just the way I make too. I'm pretty sure the tamales will be just fine too. If you never had them I recommend. Oh, they're homemade. Thx again. read more

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Their brisket plate is phenomenally well made. I had that with double sides of coleslaw. My companion had the barbecue nachos with pulled pork - also delicious. We ordered desserts to go, and the chocolate cake was delicious. The butter cookies were also amazing. Eating here during lunch becomes really pleasant when they open up the large, adjoining room. The employees are friendly and accommodating. read more

A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill - top of cash register receipt - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill - my meal of chopped pork shoulder, creamy coleslaw, breaded fried okra, and an extra cup of mild barbecue sauce (delicious feast) - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Denise N.

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My chicken was just right with the sauce on the chicken and sauce on the side. Double potato salad on the side. That way I have potato salad with the other half. Service is good and everyone is usually friendly. The ambiance is just right for waiting. read more

A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill - Half a chicken with double potato salad. Spaghetti on the side.. - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Visiting Memphis for Father's Day. My husband and I wanted the type of BBQ that Memphis is known for. We Googled to find the "best" BBQ in the city. This place was listed on several site. My husband called several other BBQ places looking for brunt ends. Very few places offered them or they were sold out. I wanted rib tips and they were definitely on the menu, but no ends were listed. Once we arrived, we asked if they had brunt ends and couldn't believe her response. They were the best brunt ends my husband has had from a restaurant! My rib tip sandwich was amazing! We ordered 1/2 slab of ribs to share (fall off the bone). Both of us requested the mild sauce and it's to die for! I was mad that I didn't get an extra side. The potato salad was so darn good! And to top it off, we had dessert (caramel cake and lemon cake). I can't express how perfect this cake was! Can't wait to visit Memphis again.... read more

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We're in town to see our older son and his family for labor day wked.This was an amazing experience. Our waiter Erica was great, attentive, mindful, pleasant person. As soon as you walk in ur greeted with a beautiful smile. Just simple amazing experience, well definitely refer this black own business. read more

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Gerald W.

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You know I'm a Texas barbecue guy.... Which means I like my meat smoky with a minimal amount of sauce. A&R serves the wings with sauce. If you like it like that go here. If you don't like it "wet" order it without. The spaghetti tasted just like my Mammaw, RIP. She's from Memphis so it reminded me of her. The service was good. read more

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Bill M.

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arrived about 6:45 on a weeknight and they were out of ribs (they had 1/2 rack and we wanted 3 - we took the 1/2 for a person at home). This was hugely disappointing so we tried a pork shoulder plate, and two rib tip plates. All were voted good, not great. We'll have to reserve final judgement till we return for the ribs. Service was Ok and the ambiance is that of your average bbq joint. read more

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Alice N.

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The wings had good smoke on them, but they needed to be cooked a little more. They were a little tough.

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The rib tips and potato salad were amazing. The potato salad tasted like my auntie made it! Service was good as well. The ribs were okay; but I waited a few hours to eat them. So, I would have to give them another try next time I am in Memphis. read more

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Christopher K.

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The service is terrible. I waited 20 minutes to only not get my food but no refund. I just won't ever go back there. 5 people who ordered after me received their food. Someone apologized for me waiting but still I never received my food without even a refund. read more

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Eric W.

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I got the Tricee special. (Pronounced treesee) It was very good. They were what I call baby wings. Very small but tasty. Fries were average but the mild bbq sauce was delightful. I would order this again. read more

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Sidney T.

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A&R use to be the place to go for a very good hamburger and maybe the best hamburger in the city but I hadn't been there since the store changed management until yesterday. I ordered 2 hamburgers and a 16oz barbecue beans. The hamburgers are still some of the best in the city except the size has shrunk so much that it's half the size of the brioche bun so you're eating more bread than burger and that little burger costs 8.25! The barbecue beans are still good but they use to be excellent because they use to add bits of meat in the beans and it costs 5.99 for 16ozs! I wanted to try the cakes but they did not look like they were homemade or fresh! The service was good and the cashier was cheerful and very professional! read more

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Nikki C.

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I have been going to A and R for more than 20 years. So, it pains me to see what the Hickory Hill location is doing to its legacy. I went there today 2/27/25 the front counter staff was friendly enough but the person in the back was yelling as they gave him the orders and being rude and almost aggressively telling them that he was not doing certain request. When I got my order, the meat was greasy, and the flavor was not there. They tasted like a bad copycat of A&R. I have been to this location numerous times I appreciate it is cleaner than past visits, but the staff need to be retrained and need to understand when they send bad food out, or yell from the kitchen about what "they were not gonna do" that they are ruining a family's reputation. read more

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Sound G.

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This is some of the best food in the city hands down. The lady answering the phones on 2.10.24 at 12:50pm is one of the rudest ever, she put me on hold for over 5 mins then when I called back and asked her a question and told her to update the menu if they no longer serve turkey ribs she grunted and hung up in my face. Again the food here is amazing. read more

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Philip T.

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One of the best BBQ spots in Memphis. The smoked wings are really good, well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The rib tips were tender and tasteful. I normally dont eat okra but it was hot, fresh and very good (not slimy on the inside). read more

A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill - Rib Tip Plate Okra Rg. Green Beans Sides - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Jamila S.

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I ordered the Family Pack. Got home and there were only three buns in the bag when there should have been four. I would have let it ride, but one of the three had previously been used. It had scraped off meat and sauce on one side and the other bun had scraped off slaw. That's a damn shame. Just goes to show the cleanliness factor. Safe to say I won't go there again. They refunded my money and apologized but the damage was done. How does a previous used bun end up in a bag instead of the garbage. Thanks A&R. Also they have sh*tty customer service as well. read more

A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill - Used bread that had food and slaw scraped off sold to me in a Family Pak. - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Ron M.

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Was recommended by a friend..I got a brisket sandwich and it was just ok. Def better than a lot of places I've been to.

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Jersey N.

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First time in Memphis and we looked up the best bbq places and this spot populated and so grateful it did!! We got a bbq rib plate with baked beans and potato salad with hot bbq sauce on the side and then we also got a pork shoulder sandwich with fries (with cole slaw on the sandwich) and it was so delicious!! The sauce was perfect and the meat in the ribs practically fell off the bone! The sandwich was equally amazing!! The meat was tender and juicy!!! There is also a bar attached so that was a bonus and the employees were fabulous!! Very nice and gave us great insight on what's good here!! A++ for this place!! Can't wait to come back and visit again!!! read more

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Mayra M.

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I ordered a tamales and they weren't even fully cooked I would not recommend that item! The service was ok the employee was polite but uncooked food is where I decided this place is not for me. read more

A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill - That is one of the uncooked tamales - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Mario A.

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Wow! Awesome BBQ. I tried something unexpected on their menu. I could have chosen the regular BBQ cuts and sandwiches but, instead, I ordered two dishes: tamales and BBQ Nachos. I loved the Nachos but, the tamales were a miss. The mild BBQ on the corn chips were great and the chicken to top. I was asked to try the tamales because everyone was raving about them. I found them to be ordinary and uninspired. The tamale masa was minimal and wrapped in wax paper. Authentic, on the other hand are wrapped in a corn leaf and the masa is 85%of the meal . This was not favorable. But, I loved the Nachos! read more

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Muriel S.

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The food made you dream of better times. Lol We called in the order and it was a rough start. But, when we arrived what a delight. Definitely a place with character, but not sure of the look they were going for. A bit disheveled and messy, but the taste of the food took my mind off of the surroundings. The taste reminded me of my hometown flavors in Chicago. Definitely a place I would say try... read more

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I ordered the rib tip plate with bbq spaghetti, potatoe salad and strawberry cake. . My husband ordered the ribs, fried okra with caramel cake. Both of our ribs were too tough to eat. My bbq spaghetti was ok. Potatoe salad and coleslaw was good. The strawberry cake was delicious. The Caramel Cake was ok. My husband was not a fan of the icing. It wasn't sweet had a strange taste. The fried okra was seasoned and delicious. We probably wont return unless for the strawberry cake or sides. The place needs some TLC, its outdated in need of upgrades and cleaning. The customer service was good. I gave them 3 stars instead of 2 for their customer service and sides. read more

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Samantha H.

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I tried the bbq wings. They are excellent. Tried some old school cookies. Someone missed the mark with the hot tomilies. They are not made in house. But are shipped in. I would not try to pay off the farm with those. The pulled pork sandwiches are excellent. Mask are a must at this location. I dont see social distancing because the place is tiny. But lines are clean & the customers are polite. Everyone has gloves and they own hand sanitizer. I give 5 stars. read more

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Mandie B.

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Really good BBQ. I had the turkey sandwich on a bun with coleslaw and fried okra. was all so tasty. At first I was a little nervous because they put the sauce on my sandwich, I usually prefer to dip. However, the sauce was really really good! The location is a little different than what I would have expected because it was in a strip mall, but of course these types of restaurants are usually the best hidden gems! The service was good and the food came out pretty fast. I really enjoyed my meal and look forward to going back. read more

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Jesika H.

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Came here a few days ago and while the outside and inside looks terrible, the food is legit good. When I think of Memphis I think of Bbq, and this here hit the spot! Their bbq sauce is delicious, pulled pork sanwhiches, baked beans, turkey leg and baby ribs are good. Worth going, way better than the tourist RENDEVOUEZ DOWNTOWN. read more

A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill - Delicious pulled pork ( shoulder) sandwich and baked beans. Not pictures is the turkey leg and riblets - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Claudia B.

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I had a horrific experience!!!!!! Placed an order online on July 3rd for July 4th expecting to walk in and out with my order and to my surprise they did not have an order for me. I arrived at 11a and left at 11:45a. Asked for my money back, however, was told "hold on mam", as if the order would be right up. Mind you this in the midst of Covid-19, kept asking where my order was no response, place is getting more crowded by the minute . No social distancing at all. Workers were very rude on top of everything. Worst of all my order was not correct. Appetite over with, this experience ruined my day. read more

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LaShawn N.

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Excellent barbeque and customer service... I didn't have to wait long for my food and I was pleased with my service overall.

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Alicia H.

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Long wait always. Food always comes out cold. No matter what you order. Spaghetti is awful.. the baked beans are canned beans not homemade. Yuck. read more

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A C.

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I called in an order for 6 Hot Tamales and a Cheese burger on 11/4/2023. The Tamales were burnt, sour and spoiled. I took a bite of one and my husband took a bite of another one they were the worst we have ever !! eaten. This has happen to me once before. I will not let it happen a 3rd time, who ever they order the Tamales from they need to stop. I will check my order before I leave A&R on Hickory Hill next time. I feel a should get a full refund. I love the chopped shoulder I should have gotten that. I still have them and I put a pic of them on my FB page as well. A&R please stop selling those spoil Hot Tamales. My stomach has been doing flips every since I at that Tamale. read more

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I ordered a 15 dollar pork nacho just for it to come out with 10 chips and barley any cheese . It was good tho but it took long for them to make the nacho and my nachos wasn't even hot once it came out. Very disappointed read more

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Edith T.

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I can't barbecue because I live in an apartment who don't allow it on our patios. I love A&R because it gives me that Chicago barbecue that I miss so much. read more

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Jus J.

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Food is trash! It's over hyped! Customer service is real bad, they have young workers who can't even concentrate. I do not recommend!

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Connie K.

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I ordered from A & R for my family reunion this past Friday, July 19th. They were very prompt on the delivery time. The food was delicious ! They gave me more than my money's worth. I was very happy with my decision to go with them for my event. Thank you all so much for taking care of my family !! read more

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Madeleine S.

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Food is consistently good. Service is prompt. I love supporting minority owners businesses.

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Nicole S.

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Went in to order a bbq sandwich and rib plate. Sandwich was soggy with sauce very watery and the ribs we 99 percent fat. Not only that my order was 24.56 but when I checked my credit card statement I was charged 29.00 for my order so that means they added they're own tip without my knowledge. Isn't that against the law? Oh well will not be going there anymore and if you do it's best you use cash read more

A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill - Proof that I was charged 29.48 but my receipt states 24.56...called up there and some lady said she didn't add any charges.... - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill - Proof that I was overcharged - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Sarah Jane E.

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The ladies at the register were great - but when our food came out - NONE of the sides we ordered were correct. They did end up bringing us *some* of the correct sides we ordered. The food tasted good- it didn't wow me but didn't disappoint. Probably wouldn't recommend to friends. read more

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Ashley L.

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I order a Jumbo BBQ plate the BBQ was all fat no meat, the bread was old and hard, and the bean just didn't taste right. The potato salad was the only thing on the entire plate that was good. I paid 12.65 for that BS and couldn't eat it because it was so nasty. I hate wasted money! never again! read more

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Lynn J.

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We actually cater from here for work. Pulled pork, chopped chicken and rib tips are a big hit. Potato salad is a little on the sweet side for most of the office. read more

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3721 Hickory Hill Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
Hickory Hill
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(901) 365-9777
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What time does A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill open?

A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill opens at 11:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill close?

A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill closes at 9:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Wed 10:00 AM - 8:00 PMThu-Sat 10:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Does A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill take credit cards?

Yes, A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill takes credit cards.

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Does A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill have catering options?

Yes, A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill does have catering options.

Does A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill have a drive thru?

No, A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill does not have a drive thru.

Does A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill serve alcohol?

No, A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill allow dogs?

Yes, A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill allows dogs.

Does A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill have TVs?

Yes, A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill have bike parking?

Yes, A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill has bike parking.

Does A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill have outdoor seating?

No, A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill does not have outdoor seating options.

Does A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill have parking?

Yes, A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Validated Parking

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Does A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill have free WiFi?

Yes, A&R BARBEQUE-- Hickory Hill has free WiFi.

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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.

There was a time when Central barbecue was the only place I would eat barbecue in Memphis. But food…read moreand service has ruined that. I visited the downtown location on 5/24/26 at 6:15 PM. I ordered wings and two dry slabs of ribs. When my family and I finally decided to eat the ribs on Monday, they were disgusting. They had seasoning caked all on them, and they were overly salty. We wiped off the caked-on seasoning and tried to eat around the saltiness. I was praying the 2nd slab was not the same. When I opened them on 5/27 to see, they were the same. I was trying to avoid calling because I just didn't feel like being bothered. But I called. I left a message for the manager to return my call that morning because "he is in the middle of an interview." So I called back that afternoon and was transferred to Ethan. I explained the situation to him. As I was speaking, he kept making the noise un-huh. So, I stopped talking and asked him what it meant aside from it just being rude as hell. He went on to explain that they missed a step and did not rub in the seasoning and shake it off. I don't care. It's an internal quality issue that should be handled with the prep and cook staff. Not me. He asked if I had my receipt and, in a tone that suggested he was doing me a favor, advised me that he would replace the slab. No apologies for the inconvenience or anything. After my long workday, I went all the way downtown to get the slab replaced. In person, Ethan is just as rude. I asked if he was going to replace both slabs. He could clearly see the quality was trash. He said no and that he would only replace one. Then went on to offer me sides and a slice of cake. No, thank you. I can afford sides and cake just like I did those trash slabs of ribs. Those slabs of ribs cost $62.40 before taxes. With taxes probably being another 5 or 6 dollars. Your mistakes and poor quality should not cost me. He had a young lady bring the replacement slab back out to me. She didn't say thank you or anything. One thing I know is that a white man or woman patronizing your business would not have been treated this way. As a result, moving forward I will spend my Black woman dollars elsewhere on barbeque and smoked chicken wings. Also, I removed you all from my company's approved catering list where we spend a nice amount with you all yearly. Tell Ethan, thanks for helping me see the light and not spend money where I'm not respected and where my customer experience isn't valued.

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3.6(2.9k reviews)

12.4 mi•Downtown

The Fight Club of the BBQ ring, you'll navigate a short industrial looking alleyway between parking…read morelots enter under the orange marquee, down a flight of stairs into a dark, ornate with historic and kitsch memorabilia, bustling basement with several tables areas off the main bar drag, to meet your rack o rib match. Bring a sweater or ask for one of the side rooms where the icy chill won't kill those rib fighting knucks lol. We had to move into the far back Delta Map room and it was much comfier. Brisket Combo $27 comes atop bread, it was very soft in texture, oily, vs my preferred slab of smoked beef with grainy texture intact. The crispy burnt ends were delish tho accompanied by a rack with about 1/3? less ribs. Ribs $27.50 Lg order became more meaty as I made way to small end and leftovers tasted even better next day. Dry rub is excellent black pepper, onion garlic, baked beans tangy n bit sweet, while the BBQ sauce, Hot and Regular in squeeze bottles, along with a mustard yellow coleslaw in deep plastic solos, were more vinegar forward than I recall. It definitely gave me a pucker and took me to almost end of first sitting to acclimate to that level of tang. By the next day, you are almost craving it lol so it's a building up your sour puss or maybe that it tames and mellows out somewhat next day haha. Mesquite smoke permeates the air and the ribs and that's a good thing, yum! Traffic IPA 12oz draft, a local Crosstown Brewing West Coast paired well, crisp, hoppy, light head, citrus pine & mango notes, Award winning wow just $4.75?!! Mid Coast CA Parker Station is a $10-14 Pinot Noir. Good $10 pour, easy to sip, just ok 3/5 fruity vanilla spice and deep thick color akin to a merlot in taste and body. A bottled GF beer was tasty and v pleasing to our guest. Family reunion dinner for hubby, his brother, niece, & great nephews. Everyone left full and fulfilled in their nostalgia filled bites down Rendezvous lane. Robert Jr gave us excellent service, patient as our guests arrived very late and happy to take pictures, a welcome about face from a previous salty, no nonsense server ;D

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.

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The Pig On Beale

3.0(569 reviews)

A great spot on Beale Street if you're looking for good BBQ!…read more My wife and I got the 1/2 rack of ribs and they were awesome! Perfectly cooked, sauced nicely and full of meat. The side of bbq beans was perfect for my meal - my wife got the fries and said they were very good. Our waitress was very friendly, attentive and timely. She kept tabs on us without overdoing it. The prices here are also reasonable considering the location. The amount of food you get is a very good deal! *We also got a side of dry rub wings. They came out piping hot, but once they cooled down they were delicious!! The next time I head back to Memphis, I'll most likely return to The Pig!!

We made it our mission to have Memphis BBQ and The Pig on Beale did not disappoint…read more There was no wait time for us to sit which was a nice surprised since the restaurant is located on Beale Street. The service was quick and our server came around to check on us often. I ordered the pulled pork with potato salad. I really enjoyed it. I think I got the kids portion and it was still a decent amount of food. I tried my husband's baked beans and they were some of the best I've had. It is a little on the pricey side since it is in a tourist spot but it is absolutely worth the money

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Central BBQ

4.1(1.8k reviews)

8.7 mi•Cooper-Young

The food was outstanding! The pulled pork was amazing! All the staff were very friendly!read more

MEAL: potato salad, sliced beef sandwich, chopped brisket sandwich w/t coleslaw…read more PROS: orderly run business, pleasant atmosphere, vibrant easy menu board, warm bbq sauce options CONS: the food (based on my order)... it's not that good, during my Memphis visit I intentionally went to 3 different BBQ restaurants, including Central BBQ and unfortunately, this one falls in 3rd place. The problem is the food lacks flavor, the meat "barely" had a smoked/BBQ'd taste, the potato salad consisted of very firm cubed potatoes in a mayo/mustard blend with no seasoning (except for paprika on top).

$18 for steamed pork!

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Wet Willie's

3.9(166 reviews)

12.2 mi•Downtown

The food was delicious!!! We had tacos and quesadillas! The service was great! The best part was…read moreMemphis James and his guitar! The atmosphere was laid back and cool.

What is more perfect than being on Beale Street during 4th of July? Having a frozen drink in your…read morehand to go with it. Wet Willie's specializes in frozen drinks which is needed when you're walking in the 90 degree heat. I ordered the green apple drink and I loved it. I wish more places carried green apple flavored drinks. The drink did not taste strong but you may feel it after a while. They also provide signature mixes which is their version of a frozen cocktail. They looked good so I may have to try it next time. I love how frozen drink bars are starting to expand from just New Orleans and Vegas. I'm hoping it's a trend that keeps growing.

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Bain Barbecue

4.3(223 reviews)

8.6 mi•Cooper-Young

It's in a cute little old midtown house. Service was quick. Staff were great. Food was amazing!read more

Service was extremely quick, has its own free parking. Southern Memphis decor inside and ample…read moreseating. Brisket was pretty pricey ($14 to add on top of nachos versus an extra $5 or so for pulled pork). Mac n cheese was eh. The meats were amazing though (I really enjoyed the loaded nachos and I tried my friend's brisket which was probably worth the price). The Texan Twinkie was also pretty good, very bacon-forward flavor and not too spicy. Overall: solid BBQ spot in a nice part of Memphis, would recommend trying a side besides the Mac

Write on the wall

Love those fries and onion rings!!!

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Best Margaritas in town.....dangerously delicious!

New Wing Order

4.5(20 reviews)

12.1 mi•Downtown

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.