Experts' Choice Award Charles Vergos' Rendezvous
What the experts agree on
Memphis institution since 1948, tucked in a Downtown alley near the Peabody, famous for dry-rub ribs basted in vinegar and served with sauce on the side—widely called the city's must-visit BBQ pit.
“They sell plenty of dry-style barbecued ribs in this downtown restaurant in an 1890 building, in an alley just north of the Peabody Hotel. ”
– Fodor's
Concierge "If you only have time to hit up one Memphis barbecue pit, Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous should be it."
Frommer's "The Rendezvous has been a downtown Memphis institution since 1948, and it has a well-deserved reputation for serving the best ribs in town." Full review
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Travel + Leisure "They’re not wet; they’re not dry. They’re “’Vous-style” ribs and they’re famous." Full review
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"It is best known for its pork ribs, which are basted with a vinegar-based juice while they are being cooked and served with sauce on the side." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Greek-flavored, dry-rub ribs are the main reason, but plenty of other pork and chicken barbecue items, as well as sausage and cheese plates, are worth biting into. " Full review
Where "Housed in an 1890 building, this venerable restaurant is known for its dry-style barbecue." Full review
Tasting Table "Find this sprawling barbecue joint in a Downtown Memphis alleyway, and you'll walk into a little piece of smoked pork heaven." Full review
Zagat "Memphis-style dry-rub ribs are the specialty of this family-run Downtown barbecue institution, opened in 1948, which also offers sandwiches, brisket and beer." Full review
New York Times
