Best BBQ in Memphis?

RacrX · 09-15-2017, 12:29 PM

Hey bretheren- I'm on the road to Memphis right now for the game tomorrow. First time there. Any awesome BBQ recommendations?

BBQEsquire · 09-15-2017, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RacrX

Hey bretheren- I'm on the road to Memphis right now for the game tomorrow. First time there. Any awesome BBQ recommendations?

Visit Jim Neely's Interstate BBQ.

cats49er · 09-15-2017, 01:04 PM

There is a bunch of well know ones. Just google it and check out the reviews.

wihint · 09-15-2017, 01:27 PM

Rendevous, Charlie Vergo's place is the go to for me and also Corky's on Poplar has always treated me well!

kdub5 · 09-15-2017, 01:28 PM

Double Js downtown was excellent. It's behind that tourist trap Central BBQ. Outstanding ribs and pulled pork. The bbq egg rolls are amazing. It's a small spot but the locals told me about it and it didn't disappoint

4ever3 · 09-15-2017, 01:35 PM

Don't waste your time on central, that's number 1...

#2 Is, Germantown Commissary is a MUST. It's our favorite.

And number 3 is if your looking for old school cool? Gotta do Rendezvous...

RacrX · 09-15-2017, 01:48 PM

Cool! Thanks guys. Anyone heading to the UCLA game tomorrow?

Right on Q · 09-15-2017, 01:55 PM

Memphis BBQ Company is my favorite. Right south of the Liberty Bowl in MS on I 55. 2 MiM winners own the place

Hope you have a great time in Memphis. Was talking with some Co-workers about the game tomorrow. Should be a good one!

mytmouz · 09-15-2017, 01:59 PM

I DON"T recommend Rendevous. Worst I have ever had. Best, IMO, is Memphis BBQ, as stated above...

Gore · 09-15-2017, 03:46 PM

Rendezvous is a great atmosphere in a great location. Unfortunately, it ranks up there for me as some of the worst BBQ I've had. I can say I've experienced it, but that's about it.

GingerQ · 09-15-2017, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wihint

Rendevous, Charlie Vergo's place is the go to for me and also Corky's on Poplar has always treated me well!

I second this... I have been going to both of them from birth and they are amazing... The original location is the only Corky's I would go to!!! Rendevous is a must as well!!

LYU370 · 09-15-2017, 07:55 PM

Been to Rendezvous twice, will never go back again. Melissa Cookston's place, Memphis BBQ Company in Horn Lake MS is a must try. Heard good things about Germantown Commissary. Also, Gus's Fried Chicken is a must stop!

LYU370 · 09-15-2017, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kdub5

Double Js downtown was excellent. It's behind that tourist trap Central BBQ. Outstanding ribs and pulled pork. The bbq egg rolls are amazing. It's a small spot but the locals told me about it and it didn't disappoint

Double J's WAS good. The closed down a while ago.

1MoreFord · 09-15-2017, 08:07 PM

RacrX, how are you getting to Memphis? I might more thoughts knowing that.

I see we have some differences of opinion going on here.

I've eaten at Central, on Central not the other location, Interstate, and the Rendezvous. I also rate them in that order. I won't waste another trip to Interstate and rate the Rendezvous as the worst tourist trap I've ever been to. Their pork loin is possibly the worst "BBQ" I've ever found. Central is the only joint in Memphis that I'm aware that competes.

I've heard good things about the BBQ Shop on Madison but have never been there. My gal says Marlowe's BBQ is good and she's eaten enough of my Q to have a palate for Q. I've heard great things and terrible things about Germantown Commissary. Corky''s in Memphis may be good but having eaten at a local franchise I won't ever know.

I've not eaten there yet but I really want to try Gus' Fried Chicken.

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kdub5 · 09-16-2017, 08:03 AM

Oh wow they did close down. I was last there Summer 2015

09-15-2017, 12:29 PM	#1
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09-15-2017, 01:04 PM	#3
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09-15-2017, 01:27 PM	#4
wihint is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-13 Location: Phoenix AZ	Rendevous, Charlie Vergo's place is the go to for me and also Corky's on Poplar has always treated me well! __________________ Please call me Bill, William is only when I am in trouble Weber 22, Weber 22 OTG, Weber 16 and Kamado

09-15-2017, 01:28 PM	#5
kdub5 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-06-15 Location: Eastern Panhandle WV	Double Js downtown was excellent. It's behind that tourist trap Central BBQ. Outstanding ribs and pulled pork. The bbq egg rolls are amazing. It's a small spot but the locals told me about it and it didn't disappoint __________________ Custom Pits A-1 Competition Smoker-- Original Brinkmann Smoke n Pit Professional--Blackstone 36' Griddle

09-15-2017, 01:35 PM	#6
4ever3 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-29-12 Location: Tulsa	Don't waste your time on central, that's number 1... #2 Is, Germantown Commissary is a MUST. It's our favorite. And number 3 is if your looking for old school cool? Gotta do Rendezvous... __________________ Jeremy Old Oklahoma Joe (Opal) GMG TREK (Greta Thunberg) Weber Summit Charcoal (Waylon) MAK 2 Star (Maybel) 2x “Unfortunately nothing wrong with that” Bob C Que… I must be living right (somehow…)

09-15-2017, 01:48 PM	#7
RacrX Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-06-17 Location: SoCal	Cool! Thanks guys. Anyone heading to the UCLA game tomorrow? __________________ LSG Large Cabinet, Weber Kettle, Char-Griller 980. Former gear: 270 Sumo, GMG Daniel Boone, OK Joe Highlander, MB 560 GF, Pit Boss Pro Series. Follow my Instagram! @sweetsmokeBBQ

09-15-2017, 01:55 PM	#8
Right on Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-21-14 Location: Olive Branch, MS	Memphis BBQ Company is my favorite. Right south of the Liberty Bowl in MS on I 55. 2 MiM winners own the place Hope you have a great time in Memphis. Was talking with some Co-workers about the game tomorrow. Should be a good one! __________________ Meatcraft BBQ - Backyard Jambo Pit, 18 WSM, 22 WSM, 2 X Auber controllers

09-15-2017, 01:59 PM	#9
mytmouz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-09-11 Location: Pelahatchie MS	I DON"T recommend Rendevous. Worst I have ever had. Best, IMO, is Memphis BBQ, as stated above... __________________ I LUV to smoke 'em... Trailer mounted reverse flow stick burner. Rehomed Weber Kettle #1 Black. Rehomed Weber Kettle #2 Copper Weber Kettle #3, Dads old cooker. Rehomed Brinkman electric. Rehomed Weber Smokey Joe. Rehomed Small Sunbeam tailgater. Rehomed Brinkman vertical smoker. Rehomed Little Chief electric smoker. Rehomed And 2 UDS go to set ups... Rehomed

09-15-2017, 03:46 PM	#10
Gore Phizzy Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods, Nazis and scrap iron chefs trying to harvest body parts Name/Nickname : Gore (surprise!)	Rendezvous is a great atmosphere in a great location. Unfortunately, it ranks up there for me as some of the worst BBQ I've had. I can say I've experienced it, but that's about it. __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1" , and dubbed "Phizzy" by Sir Ron.

09-15-2017, 07:55 PM	#12
LYU370 somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-28-14 Location: Streamwood, IL	Been to Rendezvous twice, will never go back again. Melissa Cookston's place, Memphis BBQ Company in Horn Lake MS is a must try. Heard good things about Germantown Commissary. Also, Gus's Fried Chicken is a must stop! __________________ Andy FEC100 - Big Joe - Weber Spirit II Gasser Are you ready for a THROWDOWN?!?!? Join us, It's a BLAST!! Join us for the Inaugural 2024 South East Bash - May 2024 Tennessee - Sign Up Link

09-15-2017, 08:07 PM	#14
1MoreFord Babbling Farker Join Date: 03-14-05 Location: Central Arkansas Name/Nickname : Joe	RacrX, how are you getting to Memphis? I might more thoughts knowing that. I see we have some differences of opinion going on here. I've eaten at Central, on Central not the other location, Interstate, and the Rendezvous. I also rate them in that order. I won't waste another trip to Interstate and rate the Rendezvous as the worst tourist trap I've ever been to. Their pork loin is possibly the worst "BBQ" I've ever found. Central is the only joint in Memphis that I'm aware that competes. I've heard good things about the BBQ Shop on Madison but have never been there. My gal says Marlowe's BBQ is good and she's eaten enough of my Q to have a palate for Q. I've heard great things and terrible things about Germantown Commissary. Corky''s in Memphis may be good but having eaten at a local franchise I won't ever know. I've not eaten there yet but I really want to try Gus' Fried Chicken. . __________________ Joe Falcon MK V gaseous grill w/Grill Grates, OK Joe Longhorn w/ vertical - now gone, Char Griller Akorn, Camp Chef PG24SG, Weber 22" OTG w/SNS components

09-16-2017, 08:03 AM	#15
kdub5 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 07-06-15 Location: Eastern Panhandle WV	Oh wow they did close down. I was last there Summer 2015 __________________ Custom Pits A-1 Competition Smoker-- Original Brinkmann Smoke n Pit Professional--Blackstone 36' Griddle