Central BBQ

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Top 1% of restaurants in Memphis
8 / 10

6 expert reviews

“Saucy ribs and piled-high pulled pork sandwiches are the stars on the menu at this Memphis barbecue favorite.”

– Gayot

Frommer's Frommer's
"The menu at Central is full of all the usual suspects—pulled pork, ribs (wet or dry), brisket—with all the usual sides (macaroni and cheese, potato salad, turnip greens)." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Central offers a nice assortment of Memphis-made craft brews. Desserts include cheesecake, banana pudding, or the cool and creamy peanut butter pie. " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"It's hard to say what are the best items to order; it all depends on personal preference. But one positive about Central is that it caters to non meat-eaters, too, with a portobello mushroom sandwich." Full review
Where Where
"Memphis wings, smoked turkey, smoked hot wings, barbecue pork, fresh coleslaw laced with red bell pepper, homemade potato chips and a slab of ribs that's half wet, half dry." Full review
Tasting Table Tasting Table
"Most top barbecue restaurants in Memphis are decades-old institutions, but since opening in 2002, Central BBQ consistently ranks as top pig in town." Full review