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Phentex

(16,709 posts)
Mon Mar 16, 2026, 11:57 AM Mar 16

People in or know anything about Memphis

Please tell me about any barbecue places you would recommend. Or which to avoid?

Will be there in June and want to hit as many spots as possible.

THANK YOU!

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People in or know anything about Memphis (Original Post) Phentex Mar 16 OP
Been there. Maninacan Mar 16 #1
We'll have a rottweiler with us Phentex Mar 19 #5
Reddit says ... mahatmakanejeeves Mar 16 #2
Nice! Phentex Mar 19 #6
Recs alsoutherland Mar 16 #3
Thanks! Phentex Mar 19 #7
Commissary in Germantown SheltieLover Mar 16 #4
Rental car! Phentex Mar 19 #8
Buy the extra ins & roadside assistance coverage! SheltieLover Mar 19 #9
Corky's BBQ - Try the dry rub ribs JoseBalow Mar 20 #10

Maninacan

(296 posts)
1. Been there.
Mon Mar 16, 2026, 12:02 PM
Mar 16

Lots of places but can't recall names. Watch yourself as there are a lot of sketchy people around. Left my girlfriend for a few minutes to get the car at the art fair a few years ago and she had "followers" when i got back. Broad daylight Sunday afternoon, on the riverfront.

Phentex

(16,709 posts)
5. We'll have a rottweiler with us
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:45 AM
Mar 19

but I get it. We are coming from Atlanta where craziness happens every day.

alsoutherland

(5 posts)
3. Recs
Mon Mar 16, 2026, 12:35 PM
Mar 16

Central bbq or the commissary in Germantown are two I've always frequented. Rendezvous is good for ambiance but I don't think the actual food is all that impressive. Also, try Gus' Fried Chicken.

I live a couple of hours away and haven't eaten at either in a couple of years. Could be a new place I'm unaware of......

Phentex

(16,709 posts)
7. Thanks!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:52 AM
Mar 19

We are going strictly for the food so don't care what the place looks like. We have had some good stuff at the places sharing a wall with a convenience store before. HA HA

SheltieLover

(80,486 posts)
4. Commissary in Germantown
Mon Mar 16, 2026, 01:25 PM
Mar 16

There is also one in Collierville. Superb!

Bozo's is Mason is also very good.

Enjoy your trip & be safe! Crime here is rampant & potholes literally rip wheels off cars.

Phentex

(16,709 posts)
8. Rental car!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:53 AM
Mar 19

Cause we're taking the dogs and have stuff to haul.

Thanks for the recs.

God, I hate potholes! I'll blame my husband if anything happens.

SheltieLover

(80,486 posts)
9. Buy the extra ins & roadside assistance coverage!
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 09:59 AM
Mar 19

Im not joking! We know 2 ppl whose well maintained vehicles had wheels pbysically ripped off pick ups! Broke tie rods, struts, etc. & ripped brake lines out!

Do not drive at night as it's harder to see potholes! That & apparently it's more fun for meth heads to shoot moving targets after the sun goes down.

I lived in Chgo 55 yrs & I only leave my home for annual dr visit for bloodwork.

Be safe & avoid south Memphis!

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