Where to Eat BBQ by Neighborhood in Memphis
Map a Memphis barbecue crawl by neighborhood, from Downtown dry-rib institutions to Midtown pork landmarks, Cooper-Young smoke, South Memphis favorites, and suburban stops.
Memphis's Signature: Dry Ribs vs. Wet Ribs
Memphis ribs come two ways: spice-rubbed and dry, or brushed with thin tangy sauce. Here is how the city's defining barbecue debate works — and where to taste both sides.
A First-Timer's Guide to Memphis Barbecue
Memphis rewards a broad first order: dry ribs, wet ribs, a slaw-topped pulled-pork sandwich, and barbecue nachos, with a couple of iconic pits to show how the style changes across town.
Memphis BBQ, Explained: Ribs Dry or Wet, and the Pork Sandwich
Memphis barbecue is pork-first: hickory-smoked ribs served dry or wet, plus pulled-pork shoulder piled onto a bun with slaw. Here is the logic behind the style.
The Best BBQ in Memphis: The Essential Joints
From Beale Street dry ribs to pulled-pork sandwiches and barbecue nachos, these Memphis institutions and modern favorites show why pork still defines the city’s smoke.