I am in the area for work and decided to try this place for dinner. Very happy I did. When I arrived the parking lot was packed. Went inside and the front section of the restaurant was packed. I got seated at a small table in the back. They have white boards with a list of daily specials and a large chalkboard in the back that shows their beer list and desserts. After talking to the waitress, I decided on the Brisket Plate which came with Baked Beans and Cole Slaw. The food was delicious and the beer is cold. I think I was the only non-local in the whole place. I found a great restaurant off the beaten path. Some of the best brisket I have had in awhile. read more

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We got a to go pack. Bbq was good, not too greasy and a large portion. Baked beans were good. Not too soupy and good taste. Slaw was good. Less creamy than most but still good. Chocolate cake and coconut cake were freak and tasty. My only complaint was the potato salad. Why the heck do people put sour cream in their potato salad?!? read more

This is a Great place to eat and the atmosphere is always nice. The pork nachos are Amazing and a big portion.

I have been wanting to try Fat Larry's for a very long time. The cool back story is that I went to college with Larry's wife Ginny. Small world for sure. The menu is definitely very extensive. Known for excellent BBQ, there are many other menu items to choose from. I had a cheeseburger to celebrate my birthday. It was cooked very well and had a good chargrilled flavor. The fries were crinkle cut which are my fav. The seasoning was tasty. We started dinner off with the hush puppies that had a pickle flavor. They were different and delicious. For dessert, I ordered the caramel cheesecake. I was pretty full from dinner so took a few bites which were heavenly! I took the rest home to enjoy. I will come back to try the BBq. read more

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OFF THE BEATEN PATH Fat Larry's offers a true taste of southern barbecue, and you certainly won't leave hungry. The sampler plate gave a variety of flavors--while the brisket would benefit from a deeper, crispier bark and the ribs could be a bit more tender, the seasoning and flavor were spot on. The pulled pork was just above average, but everything else on the plate kept the meal satisfying. What really sets Fat Larry's apart is the excellent service--they deliver genuine hospitality and make everyone feel at home with a friendly, family-style atmosphere read more

Where to begin? This meal at Fat Larry's BBQ was a revelation. Every piece of meat on the sampler was fork-tender and moist. The mastery of the pitmaster shines through: the smoke enhances the meat's flavor profile without ever overpowering the delicate seasoning. Among the decent sides, the beans stood out as truly exceptional--a perfect balance of sweetness and savoriness. The portions are wonderfully generous for the price, a welcome relief in the local dining scene. Ambiance, say what!?! Casual. This place is welcoming for a family dinner or a solo indulgence. Come as you are, embrace the slight mess, and prepare to leave completely satisfied. read more

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I am a firm believer that in the cities known for iconic food, the best of that particular food will not come from one of those tourist traps that tourists flock to, but rather these local mom-and-pop restaurants that are often hole-in-the-wall type places. In Memphis, Tennessee, tourists come for barbecue and a few of the iconic places have lines out the door, but it is these local hole-in-the-wall places like Fat Larry's BBQ that you find the locals flocking to. On the particular Tuesday evening that I was there, the place was jammed with locals. I did find a parking spot and walked into the humble interior, I looked around and saw almost every table was filled with smiling faces. Looking at the menu, I had it narrowed down to either their "award winning" pork or their chicken. I asked my server which of the two she would recommend and she pointed me more towards the pork. I kept with the standard sides of beans and coleslaw. My food came out pretty quick and for the money (I believe it was about twelve dollars), they gave you a lot of food. I found the sides okay, but the pork was very good. Let me be clear, the sides were good, just not great. The pork was definitely good. I would definitely recommend here. read more

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I honestly don't understand how Fat Larry's BBQ stays busy. Every time I see a crowd, I'm convinced people's taste buds must be completely broken. The food is bland, dry, and nowhere near what real barbecue should taste like. The meat lacks flavor, the sides are forgettable, and nothing stands out except the disappointment. I kept waiting for that "wow" moment everyone seems to talk about, but it never came. There are way better BBQ spots around that actually know how to season and smoke meat properly. This place is all hype and no flavor. Ambiance is ok. Drive down 70 towards stage and go to Tops BBQ. read more

Stopped by for lunch last week. Husband had the barbecue plate and I had a vegetable plate. The black eyed peas were over cooked.... And the barbecue plate was average.. we did not get any fried food... read more

Love fat Larry's !! Goto in the Bartlett area !!! Pay for fast food or eat good !! Everyday specials !! Tuesdays you must have the burger !!!! You won't be disappointed! Wait staff are like family!! Come multiple times a week !! read more

I live in Virginia and was visiting a friend. She told me if I wanted the best hamburger in the south then this was the place to go. She was absolutely correct. It was outstanding!! And the sweet tea.....oh how I missed that delicious sweet tea!! I wish I lived closer so I could try more from the menu. So many things looked good. Service was equally as wonderful. Overall great experience. I'll be back next time I'm in town for sure. read more

Had dinner with my parents there last night. Great food and fast service. Connie waited on us and was awesome! Really cool space. The entire staff was very friendly. Worth a trip. We will be back. read more

Cute restaurant with great food. The brisket sandwich was great. The charcuterie board had many great items to share. The sausage was loved by the entire family. Thought I would add a current menu. February 2025. read more

Fat Larrys - Steakhouses Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I would 100% go back. I don't get bbq cravings too often but this is the place to go when I do. Service is amazing and kind. We were seated and served quickly. The place is a bit rustic but reminds me of an awesome bbq joint. We tried the bbq sampler platter and the loaded fries. I would definitely get the pork and ribs again, the brisket is a bit different than what I'm used to. Coleslaw is delicious and light. I could have 10 of the rolls that were served to us. Loaded fries were crispy and full of toppings. read more

Fat Larrys - Inside seating - Steakhouses Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I would say this place is a hidden gem but looking at all the reviews it seems people have caught on to how awesome it is. Not much to look at on the inside but that's when you know you're gonna get a great bbq meal! I had the burnt ends and they were a small portion size but still amazing and in the end with sides filled me up. 10/10 would recommend. Wish I could eat again and try everything on the menu. Server was good and excellent too. read more

I am not a local and heard this was the place to go to for some BBQ. I skipped the Yelp reviews because it's someone who has generally good recommendations. Omg! This is the best BBQ I've had in a very long time. The sauce they use is full of flavor, and it's got a thicker consistency (almost like a salsa). It goes great with chicken, ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. I got the deluxe platter so I could try all the things I could in one go. I also tried the beans, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and their bread. The beans are good, the mac is okay, their coleslaw is not the best, and their bread is really good. If you are reading this review to decide if you should give it a try. Please don't hesitate and go try it. If I am ever back in town, it will be the first place I'll go. read more

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We ordered takeout for lunch and it was delicious. 1. Pulled pork - great flavors and tasty! I would order every time I went. (5/5 ) 2. Bbq sauce - this was a unique style, and it enhanced the pork. I enjoyed it. (5/5 ) 3. Cole slaw - great prep and delicious flavors. (5/5 ) 4. Baked Beans - great seasoning and paired nicely with the pork. (4.5/5 ) 5. Mac and cheese - unique style but a little watery. (3.5/5 ) I would return and eat at the restaurant. I would also order many more dishes to try. read more

Fat Larrys - Steakhouses Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Yep I do love this place! Good fried food, good bbq, and my personal favorite good fried catfish. Chill and calm ambience, nice outdoor patio-style seating and good service. We always got what we need and will definitely be back again. read more

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Thought this place was great! Was really glad I randomly got to try it. It's a small place but seems to have adequate seating and parking. They had burnt ends on the special board so I had to get them but wanted to try the ribs too. Unfortunately you can only add bones to the meal if you order steak. So that stunk. Other than that the beans, the mashed potatoes, and the burnt ends were great! Can't wait to get back there and try the ribs! read more

Fat Larrys - Burnt ends beans and mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

1 star is too many but there was no 0 star option. Wife ordered the bbq baloney sandwich. The sandwich is huge so she cut it in half and only ate one half, never touched the other half. She asked for a to-go box and when she picked up the other half to put it in the box there was an old plastic bread clip on the plate under the sandwich. I told the waitress there was some kitchen garbage on my wife's plate under the food and she needed to take it off the check, we were not paying for food served to her on a plate that had garbage on it in contact with her food. The waitress got an attitude with me and said it was not garbage which sent me through the roof. I told her when the bread is gone you throw the empty bag and the clip in the garbage, so an old bread clip is definitely garbage and re-stated my demand that my wife's meal be removed from the check. she went back in the kitchen and then came back out with a new check and said she removed the sandwich from the check, then she made a big show of picking up the to-go box and telling us she would be throwing it in the trash, as if we even wanted the other half of the nasty garbage sandwich. She acted as if because my wife had eaten half the sandwich we were just making a big deal because we didn't want to pay for the sandwich. No, she never saw the bread clip until she had already eaten half the sandwich, and was thoroughly grossed out by it when she did see it. There was no way she was going to eat the other half of the sandwich at that point and there was no way we should have been expected to pay for something she was not going to finish once she realized it had been served to her on a plate with garbage on it. We have been eating here for over 15 years and have overlooked a lot of stuff just because it is close to the house and convenient, but tonight was the last straw and we will not be back. They need a health department inspection asap. read more

I knew it was going to be good when more than a handful of cars were waiting for them to open. Service was amazing the entire way through and the food was amazing. The Brisket Sandwich was superb and the Mac and cheese was perfect as well. I would recommend it to everyone. read more

Fat Larrys - Brisket Sandwich - Steakhouses Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Great food. Generous portions. Fast and friendly service. And a relaxed, down to earth atmosphere to go along with all that. Definitely try the loaded waffle fries appetizer. Hard to go wrong when you go to Fat Larry's. Two big thumbs up... read more

I went to Fat Larry's the other night and did not have a great experience. I got the 8 oz. Steak in a medium. I wait for not to long and get my steak looks good, I cut it open and the inside looks like it is completely uncooked. Barely even looked like steak. I send it back they cook it and comes out burnt and did not taste to good. Other food on the table was good though. read more

Has a variety of food and it's all delicious! The service is great, too. I like the barbecue salad, their meat and two vegetables. The sautéed vegetables are wonderful. Ribs are great. I believe the place used to be a car repair shop. read more

It's been a couple years and I needed to scout a top-10 for future visitors, so we're back. Our group got 3 orders of the grilled shrimp, another got a Hamburg and an order of chicken tenders. I'm a rib guy so got a half-rack. The shrimp were all pronounced good. The Hamburg was also, and interestingly enough, they will cook it medium rare! The ribs were merely OK - perhaps a bit overdone, but certainly not burned. The sauce was interesting - sweet and I think had some kind of fruit in it (could be wrong). The service left something to be desired. Several menu items weren't available - they tried in the past to mark over it but it's worn off. I'd suggest they start by pointing these missing items out (we seemed to find 3 of them!!). During dinner, tables and chairs were moved unnecessarily loudly in the main dining room - the staff seemed oblivious to the stares/movements of the diners. The bill was brought out without asking us for dessert, then the pie we ordered for take-out was bought out on a plate and fork. They did get our orders right, so those are minor complaints, but perhaps the manager might want a word with the staff about the customer experience. Ambience is casual. read more

Best dry rub pork ribs in Memphis. If you have not gone, go! I've been over a dozen times and will keep going when I'm nearby. Great and friendly service too! read more

Fat Larrys - Steakhouses Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I was quickly seated and attended to. The staff were nice and walked me through the menu and provided recommendations. Food was really good, I had a sample platter that came with brisket, ribs and pulled pork with Mac and cheese and bbq baked beans, I went with a mix rub which was very flavorful. I would recommend you either ask for the sauce on the side or to go light on the sauce.They also offer a military discount. Restaurant was clean and well lite. read more

Fat Larrys - Sample platter. Brisket, ribs and pulled pork. - Steakhouses Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I didn't read any reviews about this BBQ place. I just asked my friend to find somewhere good to get some lunch. He'd heard this was good, so I had no idea what to expect. Dashing in out of the pouring rain on a Saturday, just as they opened, we had the pick of almost any seat. Madison, our waitress was very helpful in making some great suggestions, but it came down to ... try as much as you can. So, I elected to go of the sampler, (#2 actually) which included ribs, brisket, pulled pork, 1/4 chicken and 2 sides. See the pics I posted. We also ordered some fried cheese curds, and they pooped up real quick and were fantastic. What can I say? I live in NC and I'm eating ... enjoying... feasting on the best BBQ I've eaten in ... well, a VERY VERY long time. Ribs, fall off the bone, and incredible flavor. Same for the pork, the brisket and ... the chicken was amazing too. Often dried out, this was plump and very juicy. The sides were great, and even the baked beans tried to steal the show. They have a VERY busy take out it appears too, so that's a great sign. I can't rate a restaurant a 6, I wish I could. This checked every box, good solid down to earth honest BBQ, no frills, just SOLID flavors. You get the sense that there's a craftsman (sorry, crafts-person) at work behind the scenes. And thank you Madison for being such a fantastic host and waitress. Coming back? You bet! read more

Fat Larrys - Sampler (#2) a little bit of everything! Wow - Steakhouses Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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You can smell the smoke outside and know it's going to be good. It does not smell like smoke inside. The first bite of my prime rib sandwich with that smoke taste made me in heaven! Add that au jus sauce and fries. Yes! I don't usually do crinkle fries because no one gets them crispy enough. They do here! I could not eat all my sandwich and shared. Other people in my party had the plate 1 and catfish bites. I tried a bite of all and very good. Oh! I won't eat green beans alone but fried green beans are so good along with house made ranch was very good! We will be back to try other items. read more

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Can't zoom in the menu what up how can anyone view the price listed or know what to order hello

Went for lunch. It a was pretty good. I didn't think it was great. Had the pulled pork sandwich. It was just ok. I'd probably go back.

Awesome food & service! Love the Turkey Ribs especially....lots of meat on them!! Great barbecue & especially the barbecue nachos!!

Fat Larrys is a very good restaurant because the servers are friendly. Servers come back and ask o If you need refills for your beverages. Always ask how is your food. When you arrive, you are greeted. A table is quickly found for you. Your bill to pay arrives shortly and check out goes smoothly be nice or go home is a slogan posted on little sign. . Also there is a sign, I believe, states about cheap tippers don't go yo heaven. they not only serve barbecue but a variety of other foods. There is a day the serve fried green tomatoes with ranch dressing. The ambiance is the same. Never changes. read more

Good food, friendly people. Decor gives that ole country vibe, lots of desserts to choose from

Ordered chicken fried steaks and chicken strips, received burnt pork cutlets and burnt chicken strips. Fried potatoes were good but around a quarter of a potato, pretty small portion. Cost 49. Although menu prices were 36. I guess we know now. read more

Fat Larrys - Supposed to be country fried steak but was burnt pork - Steakhouses Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Drove 30 mins to pick up an order. There was an issue with their system and the kitchen never received it. They did remake the order quickly and were apologetic, but this was a huge inconvenience for my family having 2 hungry kids in the car waiting. (Would've been nice to receive a free drink or dessert, OR SOMETHING but nope) Drove another 30 mins home to find that my kids sandwiches were made incorrectly and they could not eat them. Called the restaurant and all they did was offer to remake it. Said that's "all they could do". Really? So we'd have to drive an hour in total for a sandwich at 7 pm. After all of the inconvenience and hassle I expected a refund of the sandwich (at least) or some kind of compensation for all of the annoyances we dealt with and now my kids not even able to eat their dinner. Super disappointing and poor business practice. It is way too expensive to eat out now so we prefer to give money/business to people who actually care about their customers, so I guess we'll be removing this place from our take out list. read more

Pulled pork salad was fantastic!!! Salad was so big I made two meals from it. Bbq was so tender. Ordered take out, but definitely will try more menu items! Service was great, as well. read more

Fat Larrys - Pulled pork salad no croutons add jalapeño. Fantastic! - Steakhouses Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Best burgers in Bartlett. Liz and the crew really know how to make you feel welcome. The place has a retro vibe not found in many places.

My husband and I love this place. One of the best Cheeseburgers in Memphis and I love the fried or grilled catfish. Everything they serve is great, BBQ, sides, and desserts and the staff is amazing! I really hope that these new hours of operation are just temporary!!! We were eating here once or twice a month at least, and now we can't go because we work 8-5. The hours of 11-4 are disappointing because I miss our dinners at Fat Larry's! Hope the hours can change soon to include us that work and can't make those hours. read more

I had a fantastic meal while traveling in the Memphis area. I highly recommend as they have specials throughout the week. Also, don't forget the pie. read more