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    One & Only BBQ

    4.2 (615 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Outside

    We drove in from Carbondale il, but from California. First off, Torrian, (not sure if i got it spelled right, sorry) our waiter was on point. Very welcoming and helpful. The food was delicious. I had the 4 bone ribs with half dry rub and half sauce. My choice of sides were the beans and fries. My husband had the six bone with twice baked potatoe salad and mac n cheese. Extremely satisfied. And it came with toast. If your in the area and you like smoked meats, ya gotta give it a try. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

    Tank G.

    This restaurant is located in a small strip mall and has adequate parking available in the lot that it shares with the other business in the mall. They are a few tables outside in front of the restaurant to eat. There is also a small dining area with a television. The dinner room is on the older side and could have used a good cleaning. Apparently, if you plan on dining in, you grab a table and you will be served, but that was not very clear so I placed my order at the counter. The staff there was ok. They did their job. The restaurant has an efficient menu that includes ribs, chicken, sausage, pulled pork and brisket. And of course they have your favorite sides including salads, mac & cheese, backed beans, string beans, deviled eggs, potato salad, and french fries, sweet potato fries and cole slaw. There are even a few desserts to choose from. This place offers catering if you are looking. I ordered the pulled pork dinner with potato salad and baked beans. It took about 10 minutes for me to get my food. It was ok or average. I was not a major fan of any of it. The potato salad was pretty bland. The brisket seemed a bit under cooked and was seasoned after the fact. It was covered with some seasoning salt after it was cooked. When that is done, it has been my experience that it is to hide something. Anyway, the service/staff was ok, the food was ok, and the ambiance was ok. So, the restaurant rates am "ok" (3 star rating) in my opinion.

    Pulled Pork Shoulder Dinner
    Rose J.

    First off it's somewhat of a quaint place. I was expecting something bigger more commercial but it definitely has a down home vibe! I gave 5 stars because the customer service is top tier! I love when an employee brags about the food and portions and it actually is served as she said! The pulled pork was so tender and the barbecue sauce makes it all come together! I had the Mac n cheese it was good and hot and I ordered a side of coleslaw! The coleslaw was just okay I like a little sweet or heat to my coleslaw and it wasn't sweet at all! Overall so glad I tried one & only... it was a nice meal! Thanks

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    Meredith L.

    3.5 Stars! One & Only BBQ was a pretty good experience! The service was the best thing about our time here! Our server's name was Bailey, and she was incredibly kind and helpful! She went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed! The food was ok...it wasn't bad but wasn't my favorite! It was average! I think I would maybe come back again but would probably just get a sandwich or mac and cheese or something more basic! I've had their salad before and liked it, but tonight didn't love it at much! It was pretty large, but the lettuce was pretty wilted and didn't taste super fresh. They have adequate inside and outside seating. The wait wasn't long and the food came out pretty quickly!

    Pulled pork sandwich with side or mac and cheese
    Ashley H.

    Came here on the 13th with my family as we were visiting the area. It was a group of 8 of us which they seated promptly and brought drinks. The waitress was nice and offered suggestions. I got the pulled pork sandwich with the coleslaw and mac and cheese. Then we got the ribs and chicken wings for the table. OMG the pork sandwich was great and that coleslaw someone put their foot in! I am normally the last to finish eating anything but boy... did i put a hurting on that and finished before everyone else at the table. Besides the pulled pork the chicken wings are really good. I would stay away from the brisket (thinly sliced and kind of dry even with the sauce at the table) and the ribs as they just didn't have good flavor.

    Pulled Pork Shoulder Dinner with French Fries, Mac and Cheese, and garlic bread
    Bailey B.

    Fabulous bbq alert! Possibly a new favorite for me and the family, especially in terms of just the meat. We wanted to get a bbq fix before we left Memphis. On our last few visits, our usual spot really let us down in terms of quality. So I decided we'd try somewhere new. One & Only was open on Sunday, had great reviews, and wasn't too far, so off we went! We found it in the same area as Milk, which is a nearby dessert bar I'd visited the day before. As such, parking is a little limited, but we found a spot easily enough. The inside of the restaurant is pretty cramped -- mostly to go orders -- but there are a few small two and four-tops so we settled in. Service was lovely! All the staff was very friendly and sweet. Our food came out quickly enough too. My parents split a pulled pork sandwich and loaded potato salad. Hubs got the ribs (dry rub, but added a dab of sauce at the table) with baked beans and fries. I got the pulled pork dinner with fries and mac and cheese. The dinners come with a piece of garlic toast, too. The sweet tea I had to drink was yummy! On to the food -- Barbeque, across the board, was excellent. Best I've had in a long time! Hubs gave his ribs a 4.5/5 and said they were some of the best he'd had. My parents and I were both wowed and overjoyed at the flavor and texture of the pork. It was tender but not mushy/falling apart, and was remarkably tasty for how lean it was. This is maybe my perfect bbq pork -- I don't like a lot of gristle / fat, but it can be hard to get a lot of flavor without it. One & Only delivered. I liked all three of their bbq sauces but the spicy was my favorite -- great balance of sweet with a little twinge of heat. The sides are the only reason this isn't quite a 5 star for me. The fries, while hot and crispy, needed salt or seasoning. And the macaroni and cheese was super ordinary. WHEN I come again, I'll get something else on the side. Like....the twice baked potato salad! Not usually a potato salad fan but holy cow this one was amazing. My parents definitely out bought me there. Hubs agreed with me about the fries but said the baked beans were pretty good! There's pork in them, so be aware. Oh, and the garlic toast was delicious! Super buttery and garlicky. They have a dessert cooler with pies and banana pudding which was sorely tempting but we were too stuffed to go there. Overall, a 4.5 out of 5 for me. We'll be back next time we're in Memphis!

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    Aleta H.

    Gloria, our hostess, created a signature drink: 1/2 sweet tea mixed with 1/2 pink lemonad. This drink is AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!! One and Only BBQ, add this on your drink menu! Just a suggestion from a friend... that friend is me

    Bridges K.

    I am writing this review because of ONE item. I've not tried their BBQ. However, they make the worse banana pudding I've ever put in my mouth. It was a cornucopia of mush, slime, and flour. The BBQ "might" be good, but I'll never know based on my pudding experience!! Yu Update: I was given a gift card to try out the menu by the VPO. I decided to use the card several days ago and promised to give you guys an update. I personally would not buy food here. I'm not saying it is bad, but I didn't enjoy

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    Marc K.

    Daaaaaaamn! The best ribs I've ever had hands down. Now, maybe some places have tied but none have bested these works of art. If a Nobel prize could've been given for food. This place would've certainly earned one. I tried two of the dry and two of the wet. The dry tub was absolutely splendid they had bark that was nice and thick, but seasoned to perfection with the perfect hint of smoke. They were tender, but not messy-fall-off-the-bone and land-on-your-shirt that you sometimes see with overcook. The wet ones were NOT smothered to the point where all you tasted was sauce but perfectly coated just enough for the flavor of the smoked meat obviously poking through. So toothsome, so tender and so delicious! The nachos were cosmopolitan but the smoked chicken speckled atop the heap of chips and cheese was out of control delish. Beware that there are only a handful of tables. The setting was authentic BBQ joint. The service was amazing. The lighting was bright and there was a TV on the wall. The music was muted and did not encumber conversation.

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    Terence S.

    Here's my review in 1 word. Amazing. We were just getting into town, a little bit late, and looking for some of that good local food. We got in just after the dinner rush, but couldn't be made to feel any more welcome than the staff made us feel. They told us to grab a seeet wherever we wanted, and came right over and explained the menu and made some recommendations to us. My wife, being from eastern North Carolina, she is somewhat of a BBQ aficionado. She was intrigued at what western Tennessee you would hold for us, and what they billed as BBQ. When we mentioned we were passing through headed to Texas for an event, they were quick to congratulate us and gave a sizable sample of brisket to try and compare to what Texas has. The ribs were delicious. The BBQ was delicious. The brisket, just like they described, was more like Baltimore pit beef... and delicious. The beans were delicious. The Mac and cheese was that good family reunion style, that your mom made on special occasions. So good. The sauces were all unique and delicious. If you're passing through, hit any one of their locations. You will not be disappointed.

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    3 years ago

    Absolutely delicious food, large servings, and friendly employees! Just like going home to mama's! Thanks Rhonda D!

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    3 years ago

    Great place for dining in. My favorite item is the bbq sliders and hubby likes the smoked wings.

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    4 years ago

    Love, love,love the BBQ chicken! Fun, casual atmosphere. Orders to go are always right. Fast becoming my favorite BBQ place.

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    4 years ago

    The bbq is fantastic. The staff is friendly. The atmosphere is casual, rustic, and fun.

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    2 years ago

    our company orders Christmas lunch but about 6 meal were even eatable. please do better when preparing people food esp big corporations.

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    3 years ago

    Great BBQ, and great potato salad--highly recommend to anyone local or visiting from out of town.

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    3 years ago

    The staff was incredibly patient and friendly they had some amazing barbecue sauces insides an amazing brisket and smoked turkey as well.

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    4 years ago

    Bro just go there and you can thank me later. Great brisket, sides and did I mention the brisket?

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    3 years ago

    My go to place when I'm craving great dry ribs to go. The double baked potatoes are decadent and don't forget banana pudding!

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    3 years ago

    Outstanding BBQ. Beyond compare!!! Their baked beans OMG!!! Just a hole in the wall... Great staff working their. LOVED IT!!

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    4 years ago

    We found the food way overpriced and there was a lot left to be desired when it comes to flavor.

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    3 years ago

    I went here years ago and it was the best bbq even to this day that I ever had. Owners were nice and accommodating!!

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    3 years ago

    Great ribs and slaw and the twice baked potato salad was FANTASTIC! Not a fancy restaurant but who cares when the food is this good!

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    3 years ago

    BBQ s pretty good. The restaurant I was in was a bit busy so service is hard to judge. It had the ambience of a BBQ joint.

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    3 years ago

    Very good food. I live the devil eggs. I've always enjoyed each experience. I even pick up devil eggs for parties sometimes

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    3 years ago

    Wow! Fried bologna sandwich! Thick sliced and so tasty!! Service was fast and friendly.

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