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Big Bill BBQ
Whitehaven, ·$
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8.2/ 10
0 reviews“The Whitehaven institution where Big Bill runs the pit”
Big Bill BBQ anchors a stretch of Elvis Presley Boulevard in Whitehaven, a barbecue room where the surrounding community gathers over dry-rubbed ribs and generous pork plates. It carries the weight of a neighborhood fixture, the sort of place whose regulars measure the year by its lunch line. A 2026 refresh gave the building a new facade, HVAC, and interior, and Big Bill himself returned to the kitchen when it reopened that April. What did not change is the cooking: ribs seasoned dry and smoked, chopped pork sandwiches built on real-smoke shoulder, and a generous pulled pork plate with sides. BBQ nachos come loaded for the table, a Memphis bar-food staple, and the rib tips reward anyone who wants the fattier, chewier cut. It is South Memphis barbecue that reopened without losing the plot.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun closed
- Closed
- Sunday
- Price
- Budget-friendly ($)
- Don't miss
- Dry Rub Ribs, Chopped Pork Sandwich, and Pulled Pork Plate
What to Order
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Dry Rub Ribs2
Chopped Pork Sandwich3
Pulled Pork Plate4
BBQ Nachos5
Rib TipsWhy It Stands Out
A Whitehaven gathering room on Elvis Presley Boulevard, back in business with Big Bill himself at the pit. The dry-rubbed ribs and loaded BBQ nachos survived the 2026 refresh intact.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 4101 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116
- Phone
- +19015524502
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun closed
- Website
- www.eatbigbills.com/
- Price Range
- $
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Good to Know
Big Bill BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Big Bill BBQ?
Regulars point to Dry Rub Ribs, Chopped Pork Sandwich, Pulled Pork Plate, and BBQ Nachos.
What are Big Bill BBQ's hours?
Mon–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm, Sun closed
What days is Big Bill BBQ closed?
Big Bill BBQ is closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Big Bill BBQ expensive?
Big Bill BBQ is budget-friendly ($).
What kind of barbecue does Big Bill BBQ serve?
Big Bill BBQ serves Memphis Style barbecue — Memphis BBQ is rib country. The great debate is wet vs. dry: dry ribs are coated in a paprika-heavy spice rub and served without sauce, while wet ribs are glazed with a tomato-vinegar based sauce. Memphis also claims BBQ spaghetti and the BBQ nachos.
