What makes great BBQ is truely subjective...primarily guided by your location and personal tastes. Some expect it to be sweet n stickey, while others argue that it must be dry and smokey. Pork or Beef...slaw or no slaw...vinager or mayo... For me, BBQ is about the preparation, texture and taste of the meat. The sauce should enhance, never cover, the meat's smokey goodness. Any sides should complement the meat and stand on their own, but in the end, it is truly always about the meat. So on this point, Ty's has always excelled. We have tried the pulled pork without sauce. I like to try the meat on its own, sample the available sauces myself and customize it to my own sauce to meat ratio. The pork was tender and flavorful with a good amount of smoke. The smoked sauce was my preference. Overall a very good smokey juicy experience. The Iowa Tenderloin sandwich is huge indeed. While a fried, not truly a bbq meat selection, I wanted to try this Midwest specialty. It arrived, fresh n hot with just the meat n pickles on a jumbo bun. It was much larger than the bun, crunchy breading and the meat was very tender and juicy. I was told it is often eaten w mustard n ketchup. It needed neither. The clean spiced pork flavour stood well on its own. Then there is the brisket...oh my, this may be my favorite beef brisket ever. Slices of slow cooked, flavorful bark, smokey juicy wonderful beef, topped with, not swimming in, a smokey substantial sauce. This taste alone brings us back to Ty's whenever we visit Memphis. The staff is always friendly, the place is always clean and the sides are well prepared and offered in a good serving size. They will serve your BBQ wet or dry and will ask if you want slaw on the sandwich or not. They offer ribs, sausages, balogna, and chicken options as well. They have won multiple categories in multiple competitions in recent years. They have a brisk takeout business and a growing catering expansion. But when it comes to their dedication to good meats, the love shines through in every bite. read more

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Had rib tips/burnt ends couple of weeks ago... excellent. Ordered today, not very good. Undercooked Consistency! Tried Ribs today. Dry, tough... 19 bucks wasted..... read more

The food was way better than the most advertised BBQ place in Memphis. Between all the members of my party, we had pulled pork, coleslaw, beans, rib tips, and a sausage sandwich. Everything was great! My husband was not a huge fan of the coleslaw, because the dressing was a creamy BBQ style. Everyone else in the party loved them. The beans had a BBQ flavor, and some meat chunks, a plus in my mind, but something to be aware of. The service was very quick, especially considering how much we ordered. And the cashier was incredibly sweet and patient. We really appreciated our experience at this restaurant and will not only be back, but will be telling everyone how great it is! read more

In town for work with little time. Tried little Jacks or something like that yesterday on not impressed. Lunch time. memphis. Gotta be bbq right? To yelp I go. This place was my choice. Its in a little strip mall easy to miss. No smoke smell out side... worrisome. Pork plate with Cole slaw and potato salad. Pork was well cooked. Properly pulled. Some grissle. Not as good as I had hoped. The sad choice of sauces didn't help. Smokey or hot. Who the F puts hot sauce on their bbq? You should be ashamed. Sides were proper sized. Potato salad tasted just like every other potato salad out there.ok The coleslaw was yellow. A mustard mayo base? Not sure. Not a fan. But not bad. The bread was Texas toast...a purely toasted piece of white bread with some runny butter on one side. Swing and a miss. Ok for lunch but def not a bbq destination. read more

Ty's Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

Great Service!!! They had my food prepared great and a timely fashion. Everyone was nice! Rib-tips and the Bologna Sandwich with slaw is wonderful read more

Ive eaten here plenty of times and have never disappointed. Today I had the smoked wings and fries and was very satisfied.. read more

Ty's Smokehouse - Smokehouse Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

I ordered the prime rib sandwich without bell peppers and two meats and two sides order or brisket and rib tips. The prime rib sandwich was dry and EXTREMELY chewey and dry, the edges of the "prime rib" strips were burnt and hard, and they forgot to put onions. So basically it was dry griddle seared "prime rib" strips with cheese and mustard in a bun. The prime rib strips were not fresh, definitely were a hold over from yesterday or before. The rib tips were ok. The brisket was dry, had no smoke ring, and had no taste. There was literally half of a teaspoon of bbq sauce on the slices of brisket. Terribly disappointed to say the least. Will not be ordering from this place again. In Memphis, there is absolutely no reason a bbq joint should every think of serving such horribly made bbq. read more

Ordered food via door dash. Here's the good. Food got here fast and it was hot. Brisket was excellent as was the corn nuggets. Beans were pretty yummy although I prefer more of a bbq bean flavor but that is personal preference. The not so good was the ribs. I ordered the ribs for 2 and it was almost $30. Not sure if a mistake was made but the portion was very small and just about ok for one person. The ribs were odd. Big chunks of meat cut across the bone. Just not what I'm used too. I've never seen ribs like that. What was there tasted very good but it left me hungry and was supposed to be for 2. I also would have liked a little more sauce. So one meal was very good and the other pretty disappointing. If this truly is what they call ribs for 2 I would advise against ordering them and stick to their brisket. Unless you have two very light eaters you will be hungry. read more

I would give the ribs a 5-star. The only negative was the coleslaw wasn't that good. The fries were good. The place is nothing to look at, it's very plain inside, like a fast-food type place but the ribs were super tender, very meaty and had a really good dryrub with a light glaze on top. The glaze was light enough to give the dryrub an interesting twist. (They have several other sauces to choose from for wetter ribs.) We always go to Rendevous when we come through Memphis but this time we didn't stay downtown so we tried Ty's--I like Ty's much better than Rendevous!! read more

Third visit and still consistent. Daily special is on the board by counter. BBQ is good and place is normally very clean in the strip mall so no hole-in the wall BBQ with questionable bathrooms! Sides are good and country fried steak was well battered. fried okra today was a little dry/overcooked. Others had bbq or salad... staff is always friendly . read more

This restaurant is located on Stage Rd (Hwy 64) about a mile west of Appling. It is in a little strip center. We walked in and decided to grab a menu and sit rather than standing gawking at the menu board. I wanted everything on the menu but decided my best bet was the brisket sandwich. I ordered it with cheese cubes because anything with fried cheese has to be good. We were given our cups and went to fill our drinks and our order actually came out before we had a chance to sit down. Wow was I impressed with the sandwich. It was the best I have had in a very long time. Seeing I am not from Memphis, I got my slaw on the side, but it was very good. It had a great flavor to it, and I am not a big slaw fan. The cheese cubes, which interestingly were round, were good also. The brisket was definitely the highlight of the meal. It was uber tender with a spectacular smokey beefy taste. We tried all the sauces and the smoked was definitely my favorite. It complimented the sandwich nicely. Did I mention the sandwiches are only 6 bucks? All the prices on the menu looked great. The interior is cute. The concrete pig benches out front are a nice touch. When you you walk in your eyes are immediately drawn to huge collection of BBQ trophies in one corner. We said hi to Ty who was there when we went, but from reading other reviews, he is apparently always there. We went for diner but they have lunch specials every day for five bucks!. I am looking forward to trying the pig tails, which I understand is the Iowa tenderloin cut into strips. They must do a great carry out business, because the entire time we were there, there was a steady stream of people picking up orders.Try this place, you will not be disappointed! Bottom Line: Great BBQ Great Prices Friendly Staff Cute Place read more

Ty's Smokehouse - Beef brisket with fried cheese cubes - Smokehouse Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

Went back. It has been a long time since I was here. I was really happy with it as was everyone else in our party. Very interesting take on a Cuban sandwich. Banana pudding cheesecake ftw. read more

Great pork bbq ribs, baked beans and frenchfries and banana pudding.Fast service, fun atmosphere.

Stopped in for lunch last week, been wanting to get here for some time. However, my 1st visit will be my last. The best part of the lunch were the beans, exceptional. If not for those, I would give Tys only 1 star. I had the Monday special, BBQ sandwich, beans and a drink for $4.99, pretty good deal. As noted, the beans are fantastic, but that's where the flavor stopped. The sandwich had very little flavor. Half way thru the sandwich, I thought I bit down on a bone, turned out it was a very hard piece of gristle. OK, that gets in BBQ some times. But then after another bite, another piece - see pic on Yelp. This piece was about 1 1/2" long, sharp point at one end, and very wide at the other. What the heck, I'm glad I didn't swallow that, not sure what part of my throat it would have gotten stuck at, or cut,just glad I didn't eat it. There were only 5 guests there at lunch. Seems like they weren't paying attention in the kitchen when they chopped the meat. read more

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Stopped in on Monday after we were turned away on Sunday (closed on Sundays). It's a fairly new establishment, one of the owners said they just opened Thursday. They've got a wide selection of barbecue, from pork to beef brisket. Even something called "Iowa Tenderloin" which I've never heard of but sounds great. I had the beef brisket and onion rings. Both were amazing. The hot BBQ sauce is tangy and sweet with just a hint of spice. The slaw on the sandwich, a Memphis requirement, was pretty special as well. They are located just before the Captain D's as you drive away from Wolfchase on Hwy 64. Look for the hog benches! read more

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This place just opened a couple days ago and I know that people think that Memphis has a lot of BBQ. However, I can tell this place is going to stand out among the best. It is in the old A&R BBQ location on Stage Rd. It is near my office, so we decided to stop in at lunch today. I had the shoulder platter with cole slaw and fried okra. I get a bit picky about my shoulder and this was fantastic; great smoke, tenderness, and flavor. It also had a couple pieces with decent bark and a beautiful smoke ring. I complemented the shoulder with the spicy BBQ sauce; which had a deep flavor with decent spice, but not blow you away spice. The cole slaw was fantastic too. It wasn't all mayonnaise, but still was creamy. It had strong vinegar and had some great spices throughout. The rest of the menu looked fantastic as well. In addition to the classic BBQ menu items like ribs and brisket, he has an Iowa Tenderloin sandwich and fried cheese curds. Being from the midwest, i love the mash-up of southern and midwestern fare on one menu. For those of you that have never had an Iowa Tenderloin sandwich, it is a thing of beauty. I can't wait to go back to try it. read more

I was lucky enough to find this gem on the Chef Shuttle website (another fabulous find!). Their menu carries everything from corn nuggets to sandwiches (5 stars for their smoked turkey as it melts in your member and so tender it falls apart) to platters and combos. Your choices include bbq, brisket, smoked chicken, okra, corn on the cob (!), beef tips, rib tops, ribs and so much more!! If you are not already full (and you will be!), they have luscious desserts from strawberry cake, TX sheetcake topped with hot fudge, cheesecake and banana pudding. So far, we have ordered via the website but the food arrives and the orders are spot on. What a great find!! read more

Thought that u was going to have great bbq, well, that wasn't the case. The brisket was cold, mac n cheese was cold and the only thjng that was warm were the beans and they tasted like a whole jar of bbq sauce and ketchup were dumped in the pot. Just wasn't a good place to eat for me. Only thing I liked was my ice cold beer that I was able to drink with my meal. read more

The sausage and cheese plate is cheap fried sausage and mini breaded cheese balls that have been sitting. The half a slab of ribs are old and tough. Bake beans taste like chili read more

Ty has indeed won awards for his BBQ ribs, but there are more items on the menu that are equally good. I had never had an Iowa Tenderloin sandwich before, but Ty's take on it has become one of my favorite sandwiches - heck, the sandwich overflows the bun - it's huge! The BBQ is great, but the brisket is also as good as the pulled pork or ribs. I still want to try the BBQ Bologna and homemade Mac & Cheese. If you looking for some great BBQ and haven't tried Ty's yet - treat yourself to some great food. read more

Since this place isn't too far from work, I've been here 3 or 4 times now for lunch. Until yesterday, I've just stuck with the rib tips and fries (still my favorite). I tried out the grilled chicken sandwich yesterday along with their hot bbq sauce and it was pretty good too! My mind's tellin' me no... But my body's tellin' me yes to try the briquette. I used to get in arguments with my coworkers in Dallas about how briquette isn't real bbq and they haven't had real bbq until they come here. Don't tell them, but I do like briquette (still not above pulled pork).. So that's next on my list. Service has been so-so when I go. Nothing out of the ordinary, not not bad by any means. I think they make the best fries in Memphis, so give em a shot if you're around here. read more

I've been here a few times now and still havent tried the BBQ. Do yourself a favor and get the Iowa Tenderloin sandwich. Fried pork tenderloin (add slaw if youre like me) that is one of the best sandwiches in the area. Get the fried cheese cubes as your side and you are all set! read more

Ty's Smokehouse - Iowa tenderloin sandwich with fried cheese cubes on the side! - Smokehouse Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

I was really looking for A&R BBQ; found out they had moved so I decided to try TY'S. The ribs were tough and only at room temperature. The sauce was indescribable; they sold no hot links or polish sausages only smoke sausages. All the positive reviews must be from friends and relatives. read more

My family loves ty's! We have been going here for 4 years now. Honestly one of the best BBQ restaurants we have visited in memphis. Definitely recommend the pulled BBQ sandwich ,the yard bird, wings and fries (dry rub), chicken tenders, and the brisket. read more

The smoked wings are amazing, I recommend the buffalo sauce. Okra and corn only make the meal complete. Almost every seat was filled. There was also a small car show in the parking lot, worth the visit from California. Highly recommended!!! read more

I am so happy to find really good BBQ so close to my house and you know your in for a treat when you walk in and there is a whole wall of trophies. My recent visit did not disappoint, ordered a half rack of baby back ribs. The plate was served with only a plastic fork and me so used to cutting my ribs to separate wasn't sure what to do until I realized that the ribs are so tender you can just pull them apart, lol I ordered wet which is my preference, along with potato salad and a piece of bread. Meal was outstanding and my wife ordered the pulled pork which I sampled and it was great. We certainly will return.. read more

Tried this place while in town overnight and it was great! Staff was very welcoming and made great suggestions. Food was amazing...Banana Pudding Cheesecake was AMAZING!! read more

Bottom line: Great food and friendly service. My girlfriend and I, who are both certified barbecue judges, ate here on 3/12/14. We got the full rack of ribs for two which is served as two half racks with two sides of your choice. We got corn nuggets and onions rings. We ordered our ribs dry and had some sauce on the side. The ribs were fantastic. You don't often get competition-quality food at restaurants, even in Memphis, but these were damn close. There was fantastic smoke flavor and they were juicy and just about perfectly cooked. A lot of places overcook their ribs, and a lot of people think that fall-off-the-bone ribs are properly cooked. The best ribs will retain their texture, not fall off the bone, but will come away cleanly when bitten and will be very tender and juicy. Overcooked, fall-off-the-bone ribs are drier and less flavorful. I realize that food tastes are subjective, and I think sauce is probably most inclined to be so. Ty's offers three options - hot, smoky, and original. I think all three are pretty good. The best was the smoky, which is odd because I normally don't like them. The hot isn't really all that hot, but there is a lot of spice in it and the original is pretty much just the smoky without the smoke flavor. It is decently balanced between sweet and tangy. We spoke with Ty for a good while after and he recommended trying the ribs wet - he only puts a light glaze on them - and also said to try the smoked turkey breast. I'm looking forward to making the rounds of this menu. I easily rank these ribs up there with Cozy Corner and Bar-B-Q Shop - which are the first places I recommend any time someone new to the area wants to know where to go for good barbecue. read more

I think they may have recently had a change in ownership or management. My husband and l have had carryout here since they opened at least once weekly. The past few weeks their counter clerks have been inattentive to order details and their food, in general, has been over-done and helpings have become skimpy. Even their prices have gone up. This WAS the only good BBQ restaurant near Lakeland, but it has become less than average with all the great BBQ restaurants around Memphis. Too bad! read more

I love this place! The smoked turkey is amazing the ribs are perfect the brisket is delicious! Myself and all my coworkers love Tys and frequent as often as we can. I have also bought a turkey a couple years ago for thanksgiving and my family loved it. This is top 5 of the best BBQ restaurants in memphis easily. read more

1. Rib tips were dried out and not good on my first visit. 2. Smoked turkey was slamming on one of my visits. Next visits portions got smaller. 3. Cake was great, nice and moist. 4. Burger was over cooked and very dry. Lacked Cole slaw or BBQ sauce. 5. Mac and Cheese was a greasy mess. Didn't have a good flavor. 6. BBQ Spaghetti stay away. A watery mess with no flavor. 7. Beans were great, but they slowly skimping on them now. 8, Brisket I was no fan of it.. Little on the dry side lacking flavor. 9. Ribs were a hit and miss. One day they were the best ribs I ever had. Next time I went they were the worst. read more

We decided to try Ty's at the recommendation of a friend. The friend is always bragging about the turkey sandwich. I was disappointed. It was so salty I had to keep dipping in BBQ sauce to eat it. I did like the Smokey sauce. My wife had the Cuban, and I got a couple of bites of it. It was very good. Recommend the restaurant, but would avoid the turkey sandwich. read more

Just had dinner here and it was amazing! I shared the sampler platter with my husband, which includes half a rack of ribs, 2 choices of meats, 2 sides, and a slice of Texas toast. For the meats we chose brisket and chicken and ordered the ribs half-n-half (half wet, half dry). All the meats were tender and juicy with just the right amount of smoke. My favorite was the brisket. I've never had brisket so tender and flavorful before! For sides we ordered coleslaw, bbq beans, and added mac-n-cheese. All were delicious, but let me tell you, that mac was killer! So good, I ordered a side to go so that I could snack on it once we got back to the hotel. The place was clean and pretty quiet (maybe because we came at 7:30 on a Tuesday). I hope more people find this gem, because it would be awesome to see it hustling and bustling. Definitely come here and enjoy some bomb ass barbecue! read more

Ty's Smokehouse - Half rack of ribs, beans, and coleslaw, and bbq beans! - Smokehouse Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

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After driving from Knoxville to Lynchburg and finally arriving in Memphis it was time for the family to begin the dreaded "where do you want to eat?". We consulted the yelp app once again. Deciding on BBQ we found out there were plenty to choose from. We choose Ty's. I had the combo full slab of ribs (half wet/half rub) with a side order of Mac n cheese. The dry rub was the winner in my opinion. The mac n cheese was a little over cooked hence the 4 stars. The staff was great didn't need to ask for anything. Next time I'm in Memphis I will surely go again. read more

Great BBQ place, nothing fancy, just good food! Great atmosphere! I just ordered a rack of dry rub ribs and had then delivered by Grub Hub for free! I only live about 1/2 mike away but didn't want to drive and pick it up. Delivery Driver was very nice! Ty's BBQ is a must try! read more

Excellent BBQ, prime rib sandwich. BBQ nachos. All the sides are good like the beans and the Mac n cheese.

My fiancé and I stopped here on our way home from a cross country road trip. I picked it based on the reviews and we both went with combo meals. My fiancé got a pulled pork sandwich with w Mac and cheese side and I got the brisket sandwich with the fried okra. I love fried okra and it was so fresh and well done. The brisket was also delicious. The Smokey sauce was probably my favorite with the sweet heat coming in at a close second. I'm glad we stopped and got such a hearty meal for such a great price! read more

thought I would give this place a try, right around corner. Ordered slab and order of fries , and asked the fries to be cooked crispy. The cashier said she would make certain the fries were cooked, they even note crispy fries on their menu. When I got home and checked order, fries were limp and greasy. No way fries were just cooked. Ribs were good but the fries were not worth eating. Be sure to check your order before leaving store .... so frustrating. read more

I visited for the first time during off-hours. Place was understandably empty. Appears to be a self-serve place. Ordered a slab of ribs to-go at the cash register and I get the iPad swing-around asking for the same range of tip I'd leave a server in a sit-down restaurant. A tip for the cash register? A ghost? This has gotten way out of hand. Ribs were just okay. read more

Highly disappointed. Sauce is good but my Smoked Chicken was room temperature and dry. Highlight of my meal was my French fries.