Rendezvous Charles Vergos
(901) 523-2746
52 S 2ND St
Memphis,
TN
38103
35.1435
-90.0519
Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown Core
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The Scene
From the alley, a flight of old stairs leads to a cluttered but cavernous cellar where novelties, antiques and just plain junk cram every square inch of wall and ceiling space. Friendly bartenders man the draughts, but the seasoned waiters dispense as much gruff and good-natured attitude as they do good food. Opened in 1948, the tourist attraction still rings with the din of diners every day.
The Food
Start with the tasty cheese and sausage plate to wet your carnivorous appetite. The famed charcoal-broiled pork ribs are rubbed down with a special mixture of spices, then served tender as could be with a side of the Rendezvous' own barbecue sauce. Beans and a mustard-based coleslaw accompany just about every dish. Monstrous pork shoulder sandwiches, chicken with deliciously crisp skin and flavorful lamb riblets are other options.
User Reviews
AllieT
June 10, 2009
Love this place! Go as you are. No need to dress up...that's my kind of place!! Got seated, fed & out in less than an hour on a Friday night! Been ordering their spices & sauce for years. Found out my Dad and Mr. Vergos used to work together in the early 60's in Memphis. Made going there that more special. SO HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO GO EAT THERE!!! Atmosphere is great, service is awesome and love the fact that I can order all their food online & have it delivered in less than 24 hours!! Rendezvous IS A MUST if you're in Memphis!!!
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missmagnolia
December 22, 2008
Ask for "JUICY RIBS" whiners! This place is awesome, atmosphere - smokey romantic and rockin Some folks complain about anything. I lived in Memphis 20 years and ALWAYS try to get down those steps to those waiters that have worked there for years - hard working I might add. Tell that waiter "I want those ribs juicy and tender..so juicy you have to put a piece of bread under the ribs" if you dont care for the dry rub. Ray J..Wally Reed..Mick Jag..miss those good times! Embrace this place.....everyone I have ever sent loves it. You can always get more side cups..just ask! Its all good. God Bless those waiters! and the Vergos family!....and those guys that work at the Peabody Hotel......some of the hardest working folks I have ever known. God Bless You all.
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bpreachm
November 16, 2008
i was visiting Memphis and was taken to this restaurant by relatives. i had a taste for some good ribs and food and i wasn't disappointed. but i was overwhelmed by the service i received. I was waiting to enter the eating area and i saw the long row of steps and realized that i could not enter. I turned and told my wife that my knee replacement surgury would not allow me to navigate those stairs. a passing employee overheard me and told me that he would get an elevator key to take me downstairs. then proceeded to take me to a waiting room and cut on a tv for me to watch whlie i waited on him!! the service was excellent with little wait and the food was the best i have had. i will return every chance that i get!
read full reviewThe Details on Rendezvous Charles Vergos
Look Good:
If you're having trouble spotting the entrance, just keep this in mind: it's across the street and down the alley from the famous Peabody Hotel.
The Extras:
If you're just visiting Memphis and have a desperate need for some dry-rubbed goodness once you're back home, Rendezvous offers mail-ordered ribs.
Parking:
Parking is a pain in this area, so it's best to park in the pay garage next to the restaurant.
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard, Travelers Check
