Germantown Commissary
Germantown, TN 38138-5931
Phone: (901) 754-5540
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- 2nd Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm
Editorial Review for Germantown Commissary – by Melissa Stampley Gage
The Scene
Tucked away behind the tracks, this glorified shed bustles with business lunchers treating out-of-town clients and locals greeting servers by name. Hanging lanterns offset the wooden plank walls covered with snapshots of Tennessee's finest. The help is full of "sweethearts," but short on time, so be prepared for prompt service and little else after the food arrives.
The Food
Standards that would do any Memphian proud (think pulled pork and delightfully crispy dry ribs) are smoked through the night and served with warm baked beans, crispy slaw and a deviled egg. The expansive menu is littered with standouts, including homemade Brunswick stew, tender doughy tamales and plump barbecue shrimp. But the real star is the sauce, served mild or hot. For dessert, banana pudding is served like Grandma used to make it--packed with banana chunks and whole Nilla Wafers.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasCatering is the Commissary's self-proclaimed specialty. Order a spread for your next party or try a hickory-smoked ham or turkey around the holidays.
User Reviews for Germantown Commissary
02/13/2008 Posted by jbnosaints
After all of the great things I heard about this place, I have to say I was a bit let down. As a Memphis native, I am very particular to BBQ especially IN the Memphis area. I had the 2 meat plate which came with a small slab of ribs and chopped BBQ. The ribs were not bad, but nothing to write home about either. The Chopped BBQ was mushy and rather tasteless. The service was quite rude and seemed bothered by any sort of request. The place is rather small - so when it begins to get busy, one begins to feel crammed in and pressured to hurry out. This place is wayyyy over-hyped! If you are visiting Memphis, avoid this place. Try Interstate BBQ, Payne's, or even Central BBQ. That is the real Memphis deal! And they are NICE people!
02/12/2008 Posted by marcusjulielewis
The owner of this restaurant is obviously relishing in his success. He is rude and arrogant and has managed to convince his staff that customer service is of no consequence to his guests. They have a corner on the bar-b-que market (and the food is nothing special). I wouldn't darken the door of this restaurant if it was the last thing I did.
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