We had a long day at Penticton and had a dinner at this place after checking in at our hotel. The place was a bit busy for a Saturday dinner time but was managed to got seated right away. We've ordered the Memphis Feast because we're starving for not eating lunch. We've ordered also added the delicious, hot and creamy Corn and Sausage Chowder soup to warm up our empty stomach. The feast was very good, had large portions and meats & sides were all very good. This place is highly recommended to visit while in Kelowna. read more

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Decided to try something totally different for Father's Day. What dad doesn't like a great BBQ and Memphis Blues did not disappoint! We loved the decor and Blues music playing softly in the background. Started with some of their delicious cocktails before enjoying a bottle of reasonably priced wine with dinner. Ordered the Elvis Platter and Seafood Medley which was plentiful for the 6 of us - our party consisted of 3 men with large appetites and they made a great attempt to finish the platter but we still ended up taking a fair bit of meat and potato salad home. All agreed was a great way to sample everything! Everyone enjoyed it and everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. Service was excellent, very accommodating adding another table so we had lots of room for the larger platter. We definitely will be going back! read more

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Food was excellent, service was also excellent at a great price. Great BBQ place, easy access Downtown Kelowna read more

I went in expecting amazing BBQ as a dedicated BBQ joint your stuff should rock. I ordered the ribs, which should be the pride of every BBQ joint. The portion size was excellent it comes with corn bread, coleslaw, fries, and baked beans. The ribs were cooked to fall of the bone consistency which for me is pandering to the masses. A good rib is to the tooth a little more pull and not mushy. My ribs still had the membrane intact underneath the rib. Any beginner BBQ enthusiast knows that is the first thing you remove. The taste- well bland. No smoke ring, no smoke flavour, and the rub was unremarkable. The BBQ sauce was served on the side, if you are going to serve sauce it should be on the rib and caramelized on a hot charcoal grill. The baked beans had more smoke flavour than the ribs! The slaw was so bitter it was inedible. Cleanliness is questionable. When there is a squashed mosquito on the wall of the washroom in February it does not breed confidence. read more

Memphis Blues Barbeque House - Mossies in February? - Barbeque Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

We were walking down Bernard Ave, ready to go to a different restaurant, but saw the specials board for a pulled pork grilled cheese sandwich with chili. How can you walk by a grilled cheese and pulled pork sandwich? Omg! So glad we stopped in today. That grilled cheese was better than my mom could make, and that's saying soemthing! We will be coming downtown for that sandwich more often! So good. And so cheap! $14.95 Highly recommend! read more

Memphis Blues Barbeque House - Barbeque Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Oh my goodness! Amazing BBQ! We shared a 4-6 person platter with all meats and sides. Perfectly easy, large portions (super lots) of food and delis! Highly recommend read more

Memphis Blues Barbeque House - Barbeque Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

The food wasn't fully cooked, the food was waiting for 30 minutes in store before skip the dishes picked it up. Delivery was fast and efficient good job skip. The staff is very rude and' too good to help'. Horrible horrible place, better food options are anywhere in Kelowna. read more

Don't come unless you're hungry! Heavy bbq'd meat if that's what you're into! It's not my style of cuisine, but I did thoroughly enjoy my huge catfish sandwich which was a deal at $14! I wish there were more side options other than what was given but I guess they are traditional BBQ house sides. I sampled my friend's beef brisket and it was sinfully delightful... Great service, delicious food! read more

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Stopped in for dinner during our tour of Kelowna. None of us could really decide what we wanted to try so we tried everything. Went for the Memphis Feast, they say it feeds 3-4 and feel that is very accurate. There were 3 of us who were ravenous and at the end we all agreed we could have shared with an extra person looking at what was left over. Consisted of BBQ chicken, ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, ribends & double smoked farmer sausage. Sides of: coleslaw, potato salad, fries, bbq beans, bbq sauce & cornbread all came with. Favourites were the brisket and sausage. Paired with a pitcher of beer it was pretty good value for money considering how much meat was on that platter. read more

Just love this place. Come here frequently and the food is always amazing. Usually grab a player for takeout. More than enough for a couple means and warms up perfectly read more

After eating BBQ at Rudy's in Texas, thought I would try something in Canada on our recent vacation. Wasn't really sure to get here as the menus are more meal focused, rather than the a la carte I'm used to seeing. We decided to get the Elvis Platter, recommended by the waitress since there was 7 of us. Comes with potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, BBQ sauce, corn bread, fries (overdone and super salty), sausage, beef brisket (too dry/lean), pulled pork (moist and tender), back ribs (flavourful) , ribbletts, and 1/4 chicken (dry white meat, pretty good dark meat). Definitely a lot of food and more than enough for 7 or 8 people. In terms of taste, the pulled pork was the best, but a lot of the rest was either too dry or too salty like I mentioned above. Tough to beat real Texas BBQ though, so not bad. I'd probably go back if I had a real hankering for BBQ, but I'd save my appetite for that at Rudy's in Houston. read more

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the food was ok. I was expecting amazing but it was average. not worth the money . the waitress seemed like she was annoyed of us and didn't want to serve us . she hardly came to check on us we had to wave her down. she also served a minor . didn't ask for ID , we didn't know she even ordered a drink and she didn't know it was a alcohol drink . was some type of lemonade one. we went July 20 for PBR . i don't recommend read more

I had the pulled pork sandwich and it was awesome!! Plenty of meat tender juicy- sauce was good. I would come back and definitely recommend it to someone looking for bbq read more

Memphis Blues Barbeque House - Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

So so yummy big portions good vibes friendly nice staff definitely recommend this joint!!!! read more

Memphis Blues Barbeque House - Barbeque Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Had the oyster poboy and was very disappointed. My husband had the shrimp poboy. I think they should call them burgers because I have never had a poboy in a hamburger bun. Very disappointed on the taste alone. Thank goodness my husband also ordered a side of ribs cause that's all we ate. Do not order poboys. read more

Memphis Blues Barbeque House - Barbeque Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

I had the 1/2 chicken. It was very tender and juicy but I was surprised that it didn't have any smoke flavor. The potato salad has a nice hit of dill. read more

My significant other and I went to this Kelowna location a couple of times, first by ourselves as a couple, then with family. I will start by saying that it is a pretty neat system. First you order, then go pay, and your food is prepared and delivered to your table. When you are done your meal, you can just leave, instead of waiting for the bill. Now about the food. Well every time I go, I get the same thing, the pint and pulled pork special. My other half always get the pulled pork poutine which I end up finishing for her. The meat was tender, and the food was generally good. I found that small areas of pulled pork that were not doused in barbecue sauce were a bit bland, but that was resolved quickly by mixing the meat with the sauce a but better. I like that set up as I get a more varied diet that way :) . The price is a tad on the higher side, but the food is well worth it. The service is impeccable and the decor and ambiance really speaks of a smoke house, which makes one feel comfortable and casual. At this location, we got to eat outside, enjoying the sunshine and being entertained by the people passing by, as well as the lovely street musicians that serenade the tables while performing their art. I cant wait to return to this location next time I am in town. read more

The ribs were very good & tender. ... the pulled pork sandwhich on the other hand had no seasoning on the dry and boring pork... and the sides......they were litteraly less than 1/2 a cup. Plus they forgot our cornbread. For the way way over priced choices, I didn't like it and wont eat here again. i can make better BBQ at home read more

I can't help myself. There are 2 things I can't resist. #1. The Blues and # 2. Bar B Q'd anything. I loved the pulled pork, the coleslaw was alright, the beans were good and I ate some southern biscuit or something. Hearty, good ol' fashion Southern fare in the Okanagan. I have to mention that the music you'll hear is all Blues. I love it but I can imagine there are teenagers who wish they'd play some other type of music. Too bad! The Blues rule! The atmosphere is a bit casual so don't expect to dress up before dining here. read more

I tend to seek out barbecue joints in places I visit. During my travels I have found a few outstanding spots, a few horrible spots and a whole lot of good, but not great places. This place would fall into this category. I had the ribs and the pulled pork, each were good but not great. If you are looking for a good place to eat nothing wrong with this place. Food is good, beer is good (they also have a full bar) and staff is friendly. read more

The food was amazing !!!!The ribs fall off the bone they are so tender .My gf and I had pulled pork nachos and split a half order of ribs and still brought food home :) read more

Memphis Blues Barbeque House - Barbeque Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

One of my favourite places in Kelowna for sure. Besides serving up heathy quantities of awesome and delicious food, the prices are very reasonable and the food comes out quickly. Great food, good pricing, quick service. Don't forget to order yourself at the till. read more

Man it still taste really good so u must oder now for lunch or dinner very good plus it's all meat meat! :)

While the experience is not for everyone and vegan gluten-free PeTA activists need not apply (ever), when you're in the mood for some genuine, legit, straight-up barbecue - the real thing from a slow-smoker, and you need tender meat, a hearty meal, and to leave ready to pass out on something comfy (a towel, recliner, slumped across the emergency brake face down on the passenger seat) - this is your place. Friendly informal service, and fun to just slack there. Pulled pork has become hip enough that BK & Subway are offering it, but what they present, while edible, is a pale imitation of the real thing. Get to Memphis Blues early - the tenderest and juiciest pulled pork peaks right at the beginning of the lunch & supper rushes. They have a lunch special that is fantastic, just smashing - but which leaves me unproductive at work for an hour after I get back: A pulled-pork sandwich and beer (decent brands, too) for 9.99 My thing is the brisket. You can get it less cooked or more (they usually have several on the go) and leaner or fattier. I go to indulge myself, so mine is usually melt-in-my-mouth fatty and scorchy. Try it with a shot of your favourite corn liquor and a couple of tall glasses of ice-cold water. Dang. Or you could have some just before a jog or your hot yoga class (kidding, you'd die; do it after.) They have platters that ascend all the way up to table sized for sharing with friends or family - though I'd recommend that you find your "thing" and go with that - too many different kinds of meat at once is not as fun as savouring that one special dish that makes you melt inside. Nice, casual, comfortable atmosphere - can eat outside on the sidewalk or inside where there is always great music playing (even if a touch too loud sometimes) and they have live blues guitarists in on Thursday evenings, and it is located downtown right by the city park waterfront walkway and promenade where you can have a wonderful walk culminating in dinner or walk off some of the delicious weight that you will feel after dinner. Oh - and leave a tip. Because you order at the counter and they bring the food out to you, their tip jar is always a little light and the people really are great. read more

The great surprise for me was the simplicity of the restaurant. You identify a seat, claim it, then go order at the till, where you can see them making food right in front of you. You get your drinks right then, and then you wait for the food, which doesn't take very long. The atmosphere is cool in the sense that there is music memorabilia everywhere, and good music in the air, and the kitchen is partly storage for empty bottles of Jack Daniels, which they use in the delicious barbeque sauce. But it is also warm colors, friendly staff without any stuffy attitude, and great menu boards. And the bathroom was very clean. Then your food arrives and you are blown away by it. I had ribs, of course. For me it is the fact that I really couldn't make ribs that good at home. A common failing of restaurants everywhere is producing food you could make easily at home and then charging too much for it. The Memphis Blues Barbeque house is just the opposite. Really great ribs and oysters. Great service. Great experience. If you are going on a date. Choose the Memphis Blues. read more

The initial smoky smell upon entering the restaurant was heavenly!! Pulled pork nachos were devoured by our kids, bbq pulled pork poutine very tasty! Friendly, FAST service. Great music! They also make a fabulous caesar, great rimmer! Stopped by chance, glad we did! read more

Memphis Blues Barbeque House - Barbeque Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

We were a group of seven, spread out in two tables. The service is almost non-existent as you go up to order and pre-pay for your food. I found that the two owners, maybe they are the managers (husband and wife) are not the most pleasant people. The food was reasonably priced, portion sizes were okay and the food was good, or slightly better. I would not return to this restaurant - unless everything else in this area was slammed. Overall, not very good. read more

I was not happy at all. I had the catfish and the batter was so overcooked it was inedible. The covid practices are a little silly too, they make everyone line up to order then again to pay, which is exposing many more people in close quarters than if people just stayed at their tables. We continuously had a line up of people next to our table. I will not return and wouldn't recommend going here until covid is over at least. read more

If you are looking for some good ribs this is the place to go. Lots of tender meat on the bone and good size portions. They put the BBQ sauce on the side. I really like that since you can put as much or as little on as you like. The BBQ sauce is very tasty and is gluten free. It would be nice if they had different flavours though. The fries are cooked crispy and nicely seasoned. They give you a side of beans and coleslaw both of which are very good. You grab a table when you go in and go to the counter to order and pre-pay. They bring the food to your table. It's very casual dining. The decor is excellent with lots to look at while you wait for your food. They play Blues music which really adds to the atmosphere. The staff are very friendly. Memphis Blues has the best BBQ ribs that I have ever had. read more

Good, reasonably priced ribs. So happy to find a good rib place. Casual, good place for sharing. Look forward to coming back

Great place!! Some of the best chicken wings I have every had. If you like texan style food your gonna love this place. Great service, Great food, great experience read more

The six of us were incredibly hungry and slightly chilly as we walked the streets looking for a place to eat. We had originally drove to Kelowna from Vernon to eat at Krafty Kitchen and Bar but were disappointed to find that they were only serving from their brunch menu on a Sunday afternoon. We weren't feeling brunch-y but we were definitely hungry. The moment we entered MBBH we knew we were staying, the down home blues memorabilia and tunes lured us in to stay... We ordered the Elvis platter which basically contained every meat they had plus some really amazing sides. Side ribs, rib ends, pulled pork, chicken, brisket, and smoked sausage were arranged on the platter along with some really great fries and sides. My personal favourite were the baked beans but the others in the group really liked the coleslaw. No one was really crazy for the potato salad. This restaurant is a chain though to me it didn't really feel like it. The food was flavourful and plentiful and the list of available bourbons literally took up a huge section of one wall. I would like to try an authentic BBQ house in the south but for now I'm pretty happy with the platter we had at Memphis Blues Barbeque House. I hear they are expanding into Alberta soon... read more

I can't say I had a good meal that night. No sirree. I enjoyed the idea and atmosphere of the whole bluesy theme. But, the food just didn't cut it! I talked to a local, and she admitted that it was a hit or miss for her as well. So, what can I tell you? Try your luck? We were there on a Tuesday, the special was All-U-Can-Eat ribs. I only got the 1/2 ribs (thank goodness), because I was already struggling to finish the very dry and bland meal I got in front of me. Bottomless lemonade got me through the meal, really. read more

This place is great! It is meant to give you the experience of high quality bbq food from the southern states. Their bbq sauce is extremely high quality and I can't think of anything you can buy at the grocery store that is nearly as good. Even their sandwich buns are amazing! Very soft and flavorful! I highly recommend their pulled pork and sausage. Once I had a minor problem with their fries being cold but the owner went above and beyond to make it up to me. I was really impressed by the level of service. I had their fries again the other day and they were amazing! They were hot with outstanding flavor and extremely generous portion size. The owner has earned my respect and customer loyalty. read more

Only one sauce choice and we did not like it. Same dry rub on all meats. Has potential for more stars, just needs a few more options.

Ordered the platter to share and try everything. Was all tasty. Really enjoyed the ambience but the food maybe didn't quite live up to the expectation the ambience provided. It was more like a 3.5 read more

On the first visit, I had the pulled pork sandwich - delicious! Sides of coleslaw and beans were tasty too. We've returned numerous times now and the two meat combo was delicious with pork and brisket and the ribs were excellent. Good service too. read more

Service was prompt and friendly. Great bbq ribs and brisket. A restaurant to return to. read more

Memphis Blues Barbeque House - Ribs, brisket, corn bread, Cole slaw, smoked baked beans. Fall off the bone ribs and cut with the melt in th mouth brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Kelowna, British Columbia

Went in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Food was decent - fries were a little too salty, but the portion sizes were quite large. Service was surprisingly good, considering it is an order at the counter style restaurant. While I didn't feel it was good enough to consider going regularly, it would certainly satisfy a BBQ craving in a pinch. read more

Stopped in here after a round at the Okanagan Distillery and ordered the pulled pork sandwich with fries, and calamari. The pulled pork was wonderfully complimented with a signature BBQ sauce, and the crispy lightly seasoned fries with a rich and flavourful gravy. The calamari portions and flavor were easily the best I've ever had, the sauce was a great unique take on spicy tzatziki. Atmosphere was quite comfortable, servers were polite and quick to get everything out to us. Great spot all around! read more