Beerball Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Going to be in Memphis in a couple days. I needs to know the absolute best place for BBQ in the area. Please include your bona fides (height, weight) in the reply so that I know whether or not to believe you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Going to be in Memphis in a couple days. I needs to know the absolute best place for BBQ in the area. Please include your bona fides (height, weight) in the reply so that I know whether or not to believe you. Roadfood.com is a handy site. Surprised to see that fried bologna is a Memphis thing too. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Going to be in Memphis in a couple days. I needs to know the absolute best place for BBQ in the area. Please include your bona fides (height, weight) in the reply so that I know whether or not to believe you. I have only been in Memphis for one night. Stayed at the Peabody to see the ducks abd ate at the Rendezvous. Memphis version of the Anchor Bar maybe, but it was outstanding in my mind. http://www.hogsfly.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 do yourself a favor and go to the rendezvous, in spite of the hype, it is worth the trip, on the non BBQ stops, make sure you hit Silky O'Sullivans just down the street in the beale street bar district, then hit the flying saucer. Going to be in Memphis in a couple days. I needs to know the absolute best place for BBQ in the area. Please include your bona fides (height, weight) in the reply so that I know whether or not to believe you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 The Rendezvous is the best barbecue place in America. You should also visit the Peabody hotel for the peabody ducks, go to the Lorraine Motel (where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated) and to Beale St. at night for great music. Memphis has a great zoo as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 The Rendezvous is the best barbecue place in America. You should also visit the Peabody hotel for the peabody ducks, go to the Lorraine Motel (where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated) and to Beale St. at night for great music. Memphis has a great zoo as well.Thanks for the info. Rendezvous it is. Can't argue with three recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpbillsfan Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks for the info. Rendezvous it is. Can't argue with three recommendations. Make it four. Thinking about driving over to Memphis on Saturday to watch the PGA and then hitting Rendezvous on the way out of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Going to be in Memphis in a couple days. I needs to know the absolute best place for BBQ in the area. Please include your bona fides (height, weight) in the reply so that I know whether or not to believe you. The first night I hit Memphis, the Rendezvous was closed for the night, so I had to make do. I went down to Beale St, and had some of the best ribs I ever ate at the Interstate BBQ across the street from BB Kings joint. Not only were the ribs great, they had a smokin band playing, too. I'm not saying you should skip Rendezvous, but if you are down on Beale and get the urge, the Interstate is the real deal, too. BTW, I had a great pulled-pork sandwich at lunch one day. I think the name of the place was Payne's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 The first night I hit Memphis, the Rendezvous was closed for the night, so I had to make do. I went down to Beale St, and had some of the best ribs I ever ate at the Interstate BBQ across the street from BB Kings joint. Not only were the ribs great, they had a smokin band playing, too. I'm not saying you should skip Rendezvous, but if you are down on Beale and get the urge, the Interstate is the real deal, too. BTW, I had a great pulled-pork sandwich at lunch one day. I think the name of the place was Payne's. Had a pulled pork at the Interstate BBQ at the Memphis Airport years ago. Very, very good sammich. But, I still desire the Rendezvous someday. I have heard that is the best, bar none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Had a pulled pork at the Interstate BBQ at the Memphis Airport years ago. Very, very good sammich. But, I still desire the Rendezvous someday. I have heard that is the best, bar none. At the airport? That says something right there, IMO. In Buffalo you can actually get a reasonable beef on weck at the airport (Landmark). And now I notice there is an Anchor Bar at the airport? When did that happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtruelove Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Had a pulled pork at the Interstate BBQ at the Memphis Airport years ago. Very, very good sammich. But, I still desire the Rendezvous someday. I have heard that is the best, bar none. The ribs are average. The pulled pork is good. There is better bbq elsewhere. You need to eat at FFD in Franklin, TN. Yummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 The first night I hit Memphis, the Rendezvous was closed for the night, so I had to make do. I went down to Beale St, and had some of the best ribs I ever ate at the Interstate BBQ across the street from BB Kings joint. Not only were the ribs great, they had a smokin band playing, too. I'm not saying you should skip Rendezvous, but if you are down on Beale and get the urge, the Interstate is the real deal, too. BTW, I had a great pulled-pork sandwich at lunch one day. I think the name of the place was Payne's. Wasn't aware Interstate had a place on Beale. Hit up the original on 3rd st. Area looks a little iffy but never had any trouble there. Im in Memphis a number of times during the year for work and Interstate is always my first stop. I've eaten there 2 and 3 days in a row for lunch. The airport location is great too while waiting for a flight. Make sure you get a chopped shoulder sandwich. I always get some extra bbq sauce on the side. Also get a side of BBQ spaghetti. Sounds strange but it is amazing. Probably my favorite thing on the menu. Service can be iffy, but the food is so good you wont care. You can leave very full for under $10 (large chopped shoulder bout 6, bbq spaghetti 2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Wasn't aware Interstate had a place on Beale. Well, I just checked the locations on their website, and you are correct. So, did the Beale St location change names, or did I not go to Interstate? Hmmm It looks as though the name of the place I was at is called Blues City Cafe. This looks to be across the street from BB Kings, and has a music room connected to the restaurant. http://www.bluescitycafe.com EDIT: Blues City Cafe has been there since 1991, and I was in Memphis in the late '90's, so that's the place. How did I get that confused? Anyway, they had the best ribs I have ever had. But I still plan to go to Rendezvous the next time I'm in town. Looking at the locations, it seems as though I may have had the pulled pork sammy at Interstate the following day. So, maybe I just noticed Payne's, or had planned to go. I drink, ya know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 As a former Memphian, Interstate makes some great BBQ, as suggested. Blues city cafe is good. Rendezvous is rockin. They specialize in dry rub ribs, so its a little different than most people are used to, but it's the best. There's a great BBQ across the road from Graceland if you get out that way. I can't' think of the name, but worth trying to find. Of course, there's any number of other places to try. Just walk into the raggiest dump you can find and you'll be amazed at the food. If you try Corky's, find the original joint in Overton Square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Thanks for the info. Rendezvous it is. Can't argue with three recommendations. I work in Memphis, so I asked several people after I saw this thread to see how people felt. The general consensus was Rendezvous for Ribs and Interstate for pulled pork. Pity you weren't here a few weeks ago for Barbeque Fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thanks all for the great info. Had the ribs at Rendezvous, & they were very good. The charcoal gives the meat its distinctive flavor and their rub was outstanding. Difficult to explain, but the rub was very tasty but understated so that it didn't get in the way. I'll try to replicate the rub at home. Beale street was great, but we just missed BB King by a couple days. Great music up & down the street with tons of bikers, tourists and locals. Tomorrow night will be camping in E. Tenn, then a day in NC followed by a drive up to Gettysburg & Philly. Family road trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Roadfood.com is a handy site. Surprised to see that fried bologna is a Memphis thing too. PTR I thought it was a BFLO thing. My father grew up with the guy that owned Frankies (Harlem, just north of Clinton street)... He used to make his signature "Helicopter sandwhich"... That was one damn good bologna creation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPR4444 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Memphis is my favorite place to visit. Great food, music, and you can walk down Beale Street with your drink. In addition to the great BBQ places, I'd also recommend the best fried chicken place -- Gus's World Famous Hot & Spicy 310 S Front St Memphis, TN 38103 (901) 527-4877 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 A bit more trip info...Tenn. is a long damn state! Drove and drove and drove from Memphis to the Smokey Mountains where we camped out. Along the way...put this in your only in America file...tote bags featuring Nathan Bedford Forrest with the caption..."The Wizard of the Saddle." Course he became a grand wizzard in a certain fraternal organization after the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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