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Arnold's BBQ & Grill-Memphis TN
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The Edge District's smoke-filled secret-alley handshake
Smoky City BBQ
North Memphis, ·$$
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8.1/ 10
0 reviews“Jackson Avenue smoke running until 2am”
Smoky City BBQ is the late-night heavyweight of Jackson Avenue, smoking ribs, pulled pork, and wings from eleven in the morning until two the next, an unusual second shift for Memphis barbecue. Most of the city's pits go cold by dinner; Smoky City keeps its fire lit for the after-hours crowd. The cooking earns the late hours rather than coasting on them. Dry-rub ribs come off with a firm bark, the pulled pork stays juicy chopped for the sandwiches, and the rib tips reward anyone who wants the fattier cut. BBQ nachos and hickory-smoked wings are the natural companions to a cold drink at midnight, and they disappear fast. It is a proper neighborhood smokehouse that happens to keep bar hours, which makes it something Memphis barbecue almost never offers: real smoke, served long past the point everyone else has closed.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 11am–2am
- Closed
- Sunday
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Dry Rub Ribs, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and BBQ Nachos
What to Order
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Dry Rub Ribs2
Pulled Pork Sandwich3
BBQ Nachos4
Smoked Wings5
Rib TipsWhy It Stands Out
Smoky City is the late-night heavyweight of Jackson Avenue, keeping its pit lit until 2am when the rest of Memphis barbecue has gone cold. The dry-rub ribs and rib tips earn the second shift.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 1023 Jackson Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
- Phone
- +19014253115
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 11am–2am
- Website
- smokycitybbq.com/
- Price Range
- $$
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Good to Know
Smoky City BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Smoky City BBQ?
Regulars point to Dry Rub Ribs, Pulled Pork Sandwich, BBQ Nachos, and Smoked Wings.
What are Smoky City BBQ's hours?
Mon–Sat 11am–2am
What days is Smoky City BBQ closed?
Smoky City BBQ is closed Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Smoky City BBQ expensive?
Smoky City BBQ is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Smoky City BBQ serve?
Smoky City 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.
