The BBQ Shop

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1782 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38104

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(901) 272-1277
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The BBQ Shop - Memphis, TN
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This is my go-to BBQ place when nothing but the best chopped pork sandwich will do. I haven't tried anything else because that's what I want when I go there. The person who slamme...

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My family and I came to Memphis for a couple of days and had to see what the city had to offer in the bbq department. The locals gave us several suggestions so we chose the bbq sh...

Fantastic BBQ sandwiches 12/19/2011

This is my go-to BBQ place when nothing but the best chopped pork sandwich will do. I haven't tried anything else because that's what I want when I go there. The person who slammed it either doesn't know what they're talking about or simply had a rare bad experience. The fact that he/she didn't like the sauce makes me suspect it's the former. I've lived in Memphis 30+ years and have never had better sauce anywhere. We took my cousin from Newcastle, England there and he's dying to go back, so it isn't just me. Pros: null Cons: null more
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wow .cool .cheap online store ??? 12/13/2011

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Dreams of Dancing Pigs 8/15/2011

I'm a Memphis native who has relocated to central Florida. Some nights I dream of Bar-B-Q. Most of my dreams revolve Frank and families Bar-B-Q Shop Restaurant. more
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Don't waste your time OR MONEY!!! 3/16/2011

My family and I came to Memphis for a couple of days and had to see what the city had to offer in the bbq department. The locals gave us several suggestions so we chose the bbq shop. more
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Best BBQ, Hands down 12/13/2010

I've grown up in Memphis and if you've ever spent any time with a Memphis native, you'll know that we are BBQ snobs! The BBQ shop is the ONLY BBQ restaurant that I will go to! It's amazing and it's locally owned! more
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The Best Ribs Ever 11/9/2009

The ribs and pulled pork were the best I have ever had. I also tried Corky's, Corky's does not match up to the ribs here. The Pie was awesome too. Pros: The Ribs are great Cons: Parking hard to find more
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The best! 10/4/2009

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 more
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Best Ribs EVER! 1/6/2009

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. more
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converted 8/1/2006

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. more
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The best bbq in the city 9/7/2005

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. more
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Best Bar-B-Q in the World! 8/10/2005

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 more
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User review by jeannamus 5/22/2005

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 more
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Mmm 2/21/2003

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 more
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It's in the sauce... 2/1/2003

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 more
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  • Home of the DANCING PIGS Bar-B-Q Sauce and Seasoning. Serving the Same Recipe for over 50 Years. "Our Pork Bar-B-Q & Beef Bar-B-Q are cooked on a real Bar-B-Q Pit, and our Mild & Hot Sauces are made from Scratch!!" - From the Owner, Frank Vernon. Barbecue and Dry Seasoning

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  • Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-9pm
  • Neighborhoods: Central, Midtown, Idlewild - East End Historical Association
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