2 american bbq rooms in Downtown, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Downtown's food · All american bbq in Memphis.
The Rendezvous ★ 4.6
52 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103
Charlie Vergos's basement Memphis BBQ room off Second Street has served charcoal-broiled dry-rub ribs since 1948. The signature rub is sold by the bag.
Tip: Enter through the alley off Monroe; closed Sunday and Monday. They cook ribs over charcoal, not in a smoker; dry-rub purists call it grilled.
Central BBQ Downtown ★ 4.5
147 E Butler Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Central BBQ Downtown in Memphis runs the city's most reliable dry-rub ribs and pulled pork from a casual counter across from the National Civil Rights Museum.
Tip: Lines from noon to 14:00; order online and pick up at the express counter to skip the queue.