A&R Bar-B-Que

Prepare yourself for the best traditional Memphis-style ribs ever—flat-out sensational. The velvety, succulent meat at A&R simply glides away from... More

Andrew Michaels Italian Kitchen

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen in Memphis uses limoncello in the filling, then adds chocolate chips... More

Brushmark

...chef Wally Joe updates old Memphis favorites, such as a dessert so gluttonous—fried peanut butter sandwiches in a chunky banana... More

Central BBQ

Open since 2002, and full of students from nearby colleges, Central has a breezy, spring-break feel and outdoor deck seating... More

Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

They’re not wet; they’re not dry. They’re “’Vous-style” ribs and they’re famous. Basted just before serving with a vinegar solution... More

Chez Philippe

Circa

Chef-owner John Bragg wants to evoke the swank of early-20th-century Paris with his restaurant... More

Cozy Corner

Mention to locals that you’re heading to Cozy Corner for barbecued Cornish hen—rich and moist all the way through—and you’ll... More

Dyer's Burger

Encore Restaurant and Bar

Grace

The walls are pale green and cream, hung with loca... More

Inn at Hunt Phelan

Neely's Bar-B-Que

The dark wood paneling and oversize booths make it seem like a roadhouse tavern, until the aroma sets you straight:... More

Payne's BBQ

If you only have time to try one pork sandwich, step up to the counter at Payne’s Original and order... More

Rendezvous

In Memphis, don't miss a plate of ribs at Rendezvous... More

Restaurant Iris

Spindini

...chef Judd Grisanti conjures the spirit of his late Italian grandmother with dishes like the wood-fired Tuscan steak and toasted... More

Tops Bar-B-Q

A local chain that’s been around since 1952, Tops makes for a nice introduction to Memphis eats. No matter where... More