Commissary
(901) 754-5540
2290 S Germantown Rd
Germantown,
TN
38138
35.0864
-89.8102
Neighborhood: Germantown
What People Are Saying About Commissary
The Editor
Melissa Gage
Citysearch
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.
User Reviews
Cvillefam
October 29, 2008
VERY crowded, very dirty. Food is average for BBQ. We recommend Corkeys or Interstate for a great Memphis dinner
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Barbielou
September 14, 2008
This place is an eating experience; the crowded, rustic atmostphere's probably part of what contributes to the attraction. There have been 4 to 6 of us each visit and we have tried about everything and liked it all. My favorite is the pig fries--french fried sweet potatoes. My 30-something daughter's favorite is bar-b-que nachos of all things! The food is worth returning for. We ask to go here every time we visit our daughter and son-in-law since they took us there after their move to Memphis. The wait staff can be brusk, rude (?) as in don't say you don't want anything on your sandwich then ask for mustard or ketchup. No condiments are kept on the table and causes at least one waitress great consternation when you ask for them after your order comes.
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jbnosaints
February 13, 2008
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!
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The Extras:
Catering 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.
Category:
Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Travelers Check
