10/04/09

The best!

by aba477

OK everyone, the best barbecue in the world!!! Hands down, the best.

• Pros: umm... have you eaten here?
• Cons: hmm... i'm trying to think of something

08/02/06

converted

by bmw_rider

I am a native North Carolinian, and really like barbecued pig. I have eaten barbecue all over the state of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georga, and Virginia. I was curious to see what Memphis could add to this culinary delight, so on my way through that city, I stopped at a local C store and asked three people where the best barbecue in town was. Two people reccommended the Bar b q Shop, so that's where I went.

Am I glad that was the place i chose! I had a combination platter because I wanted to taste as many different varietys of the stuff as I could. Everything was excellent, but the dried ribs were just to die for. Memphis and the Bar b q Shop will always have a fond place in my heart, and tastebuds. This is the best barbecue I have EVER eaten!

Eat here. I PROMISE YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

08/11/05

Best Bar-B-Q in the World!

by abbyladybug

I adore the Bar-B-Q Shop. I moved to Memphis a year ago, and this was one of the first places I went for Bar-B-Q. After trying a few other places, I decided, "Why waste my time anyplace else?!" Eric is the son part of the father/son team, and he's such a sweet guy. I've run into him in the grocery store and at The Blue Plate, and he always stops to say hello. This was the first place I tried Bar-B-Q Spaghetti. Sounds crazy, but it's amazing. In fact, I'm drooling just sitting here thinking about the place. I have to go call in a pick-up order RIGHT NOW!!!

• Pros: mouthwatering, affordable, personality
• Cons: sometimes slow

05/23/05

User review by jeannamus

by jeannamus

I am a native Memphian living in Europe, and I can tell you that this is the very first place I eat whenever I come home! It outshines the better known places among the locals, so if you want a real taste of Memphis Barbecue, this is your best bet. The ribs are absolutely to die for... order them dry, and choose your sauce (Hot or Mild)! The meat is well seasoned, and so tender that it literally will fall off the bone. While living in south Georgia near my brother and his wife, also Memphis natives, it was a rule that when one of us made it home, we had to bring back a cooler full for the others! MMM!!!

• Pros: Inexpensive, Sweet Tea, Friendly staff

02/21/03

Mmm

by lbanmtr4ever

I hate BBQ. But when I come here with my dad I feel welcomed by the friendly service, they always have a bright smile to warm everyones heart. Here its not really known as the Bar-b-q shop, its better known as Franks.

• Pros: cheap, great service, great food

02/01/03

It's in the sauce...

by superstovall

As a Memphis-born, self-proclaimed foodie, I'll go on record as saying that this place has the best barbeque sauce in Memphis and some of the best barbeque period. The quality of their pulled-pork sandwiches and ribs are amazing, north of 75% of the time, but occassionally, you'll get something dry. But this happens at the best of places, so I don't weigh that too heavily. If you have a blood-pact with your favorite barbeque place (as many southerners do) , then just take the Bar-B-Q Shop's sauce with you to your joint of choice. You'll be drinking it sooner or later, it's that good.

• Pros: "The Sauce", wooden bar & tin roof, coke in the bottle
• Cons: Can be inconsistent, salad is pointless