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Memphis BBQ ...Best Options in Town?
Posted on 12/4/25 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 12/4/25 at 12:54 pm
Folks are headed to the marathon this weekend. What are the current best BBQ options? I haven't eaten in Memphis in 20+ years. TIA
Question....how is Arnold's BBQ and Grill?
Question....how is Arnold's BBQ and Grill?
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Posted on 12/4/25 at 1:31 pm to OTIS2
I do like Rendezvous. They cook the ribs over open flame, not smoked.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 1:44 pm to OTIS2
Germantown Commissary is best , IMO
Central is very good
Rendezvous' is decent and should be done at least once for nostalgia if nothing else
Central is very good
Rendezvous' is decent and should be done at least once for nostalgia if nothing else
Posted on 12/4/25 at 2:00 pm to OTIS2
Haven't been there in a decade or so, but back then Central, BBQ Shop, and Germantown Commissary were the best.
I much prefer TX bbq though
I much prefer TX bbq though
Posted on 12/4/25 at 2:34 pm to OTIS2
BBQ Shop
Their specialty is the dry glaze ribs (not to be confused with 1/2 dry 1/2 glaze)
It’s good, but their dry rub only ribs are the best I’ve ever had
Their specialty is the dry glaze ribs (not to be confused with 1/2 dry 1/2 glaze)
It’s good, but their dry rub only ribs are the best I’ve ever had
Posted on 12/4/25 at 2:49 pm to OTIS2
When I lived there, my favorites were Central BBQ, Germantown Commissary, Cozy Corner and Rendezvous
Not sure if Cozy Corner is still opened and i remember if you went there after dark you were just as likely to get shot as get food, but damn was the food good.
Not sure if Cozy Corner is still opened and i remember if you went there after dark you were just as likely to get shot as get food, but damn was the food good.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 3:01 pm to OTIS2
Bbq shop
Germantown commissary
Central
Cozy corner
Germantown commissary
Central
Cozy corner
Posted on 12/4/25 at 3:38 pm to OTIS2
Are you staying downtown? Also, do you want ribs, chicken, or pulled pork?
Posted on 12/4/25 at 3:54 pm to OTIS2
Is Rendevous the best BBQ in Memphis? Absolutely not.
Is there a cooler place to eat barbecue in Memphis? Absolutely not.
Go have drinks on in the lobby at the Peabody around 4;30. Watch the ducks. go up the elevator. Stay til 6:00, then walk across the street to the Vous
Is there a cooler place to eat barbecue in Memphis? Absolutely not.
Go have drinks on in the lobby at the Peabody around 4;30. Watch the ducks. go up the elevator. Stay til 6:00, then walk across the street to the Vous
Posted on 12/4/25 at 4:06 pm to dpd901
My fave is Central, followed very closely by Germantown Commissary. If you go to Germantown, get some tamales too.
If you have never been to Rendezvous, it's worth a trip, and it's good, but I like the other two better.
If you have never been to Rendezvous, it's worth a trip, and it's good, but I like the other two better.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 4:11 pm to OTIS2
Best pure BBQ is probably Commissary.
Central has some good items but I found them to be pretty hit and miss. Bbq nachos, sausage and cheese plate, and the wings never disappointed.
Rendezvous is very polarizing but I really like it. Brisket and Rib combo plate never disappointed me. And the vibe is good.
Central has some good items but I found them to be pretty hit and miss. Bbq nachos, sausage and cheese plate, and the wings never disappointed.
Rendezvous is very polarizing but I really like it. Brisket and Rib combo plate never disappointed me. And the vibe is good.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 4:17 pm to jchamil
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Are you staying downtown? Also, do you want ribs, chicken, or pulled pork?
These are friends. They are a shrt distance from the Peabody...looking for good BBQ, but not likely Rendezvous.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 4:19 pm to OTIS2
I had Central a few weeks back and it was great.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 4:29 pm to OTIS2
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These are friends. They are a shrt distance from the Peabody...looking for good BBQ, but not likely Rendezvous.
I'd go to BBQ Shop on Madison. It's in Midtown and not far from downtown. Or go to Cozy Corner on the north side of downtown. There is also a Central downtown, but it would be my 3rd choice of those 3.
Everything is pretty good at BBQ Shop. I always get the bologna and cheese plate. Cozy Corner has a great smoked Cornish game hen; their ribs and chicken wings are good too. Central (also Commissary but that's too far) has a good smoked half chicken and great dry rub wings; I think their ribs and pulled pork are just ok.
Posted on 12/4/25 at 10:32 pm to OTIS2
Where ever you go, just make sure to also order bbq nachos.
The real tip. Go to Colettas. Not the newer one, but the one on south parkway. Get a bbq pizza. You won’t regret it.
The real tip. Go to Colettas. Not the newer one, but the one on south parkway. Get a bbq pizza. You won’t regret it.
Posted on 12/5/25 at 7:34 am to OTIS2
If they do wind up at Rendezvous - the lamb riblets is the order.
BBQ Shop on Madison is probably my preference. Germantown Comm is a decent drive from downtown. Central is fine too. Most of them have sauces too sweet for my liking, but BBQ Shop is least
BBQ Shop on Madison is probably my preference. Germantown Comm is a decent drive from downtown. Central is fine too. Most of them have sauces too sweet for my liking, but BBQ Shop is least
Posted on 12/5/25 at 8:05 am to OTIS2
Rendezvous and Central and Commissary are garbage compared to Cozy Corner.
Cozy Corner is the only way to fly.
Cozy Corner is the only way to fly.
Posted on 12/5/25 at 8:07 am to Pikes Peak Tiger
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Not sure if Cozy Corner is still opened
They are
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i remember if you went there after dark you were just as likely to get shot as get food
Utter bullshite. Quit being such a soft bitch.
Posted on 12/5/25 at 8:34 am to Turbo Busa
Commissary.......Smoke Turkey is really good and in my opinion the best Banana Pudding ever.
Posted on 12/5/25 at 8:42 am to OTIS2
Really depends on what you are looking for.
For a pulled pork bbq sandwich......BBQ Shop by a mile
For ribs and ambiance.........Rendezvous
For all around great bbq.......Central or Commissary
For a pulled pork bbq sandwich......BBQ Shop by a mile
For ribs and ambiance.........Rendezvous
For all around great bbq.......Central or Commissary
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