Bar-B-Q Shop Restaurant
(901) 272-1277
1782 Madison Ave
Memphis,
TN
38104
35.1382
-90.0017
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Idlewild - East End Historical Association, Central
Reviews & Ratings for Bar-B-Q Shop Restaurant
7 reviews
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Best Ribs EVER! by SUZEE B. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 06, 2009
We absolutely love the dry rub ribs at BBQ Shop. They are irresistable. The baked beans are to die for as well. I swear I gain 10 pounds just thinking about eating there, but the food is so good, I can't help myself.
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by bmw_rider
August 02, 2006
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!
The best bbq in the city by Virginia L. at InsiderPages
Contributor
September 07, 2005
I love this place. The ribs are consistantly tender, juicy and well seasoned. The shoulder is virtually free of fat, tender and moist. The sauce is the perfect blend of spices in a vinegar base that gives it a nice kick. Beware of the hot sauce. It'll peel paint but has a great flavor.
Best Bar-B-Q in the World!
by abbyladybug
August 11, 2005
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
User review by jeannamus
by jeannamus
May 23, 2005
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
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by lbanmtr4ever
February 21, 2003
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
It's in the sauce...
by superstovall
February 01, 2003
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
