Best Memphis BBQ on or near Beale St.?

[pi guy]

Wife and I are headed to Memphis tomorrow for a couple days. Never been there, but as they're obviously known for BBQ, I plan on eating a lot of it!!
Can anyone suggest the best place(s) on, or right near Beale St.? We're staying right there so looking for walkable places for great BBQ, brews, blues, bourbon, etc.
Thanks!

 

[mr_whipple]

Used to party it up on Beale back in 87-88, but looking at the map I wouldn't recognize it anymore. Have a good time!

 

[JLeonard]

The Pig on Beale Street – Award Winning Barbecue Restaurant on Beale St

pigonbeale.com

Might be what your looking for.

The Rendezvous

The legendary Charlie Vergos Rendezvous restaurant has been serving BBQ, ribs, and more in a downtown Memphis alley since 1948.

hogsfly.com

These two...Close or on Beale

If your here for a couple of days, Check out Interstate BBQ, Corkys, The Commisary. You can eat BBQ in Memphis for lunch and dinner for a week and not hit them all. The two links I posted are right at or on beale. Interstate is not far from Beale, but I wouldnt be walking in that area.
I live just south of Memphis in North Mississippi. Any other questions dont hesitate to ask.

Jim

 

[fxsales1959]

Wife and I are headed to Memphis tomorrow for a couple days. Never been there, but as they're obviously known for BBQ, I plan on eating a lot of it!!
Can anyone suggest the best place(s) on, or right near Beale St.? We're staying right there so looking for walkable places for great BBQ, brews, blues, bourbon, etc.
Thanks!

probably wouldn't walk ( unarmed) the the location I ate at, but Central BBQ hit on every point I Wanted. supposedly 4 locations now. I was at the "original"

 

[ConrodM]

Used to party it up on Beale back in 87-88, but looking at the map I wouldn't recognize it anymore. Have a good time!

Yup! Went to the Memphis in May BBQ in ‘91 IIRC and saw Stevie Ray Vaughn with some home boys . Working in Tupelo at the time. Great Times and People!

 

[pi guy]

The Pig on Beale Street – Award Winning Barbecue Restaurant on Beale St

pigonbeale.com

Might be what your looking for.

The Rendezvous

The legendary Charlie Vergos Rendezvous restaurant has been serving BBQ, ribs, and more in a downtown Memphis alley since 1948.

hogsfly.com

These two...Close or on Beale

If your here for a couple of days, Check out Interstate BBQ, Corkys, The Commisary. You can eat BBQ in Memphis for lunch and dinner for a week and not hit them all. The two links I posted are right at or on beale. Interstate is not far from Beale, but I wouldnt be walking in that area.
I live just south of Memphis in North Mississippi. Any other questions dont hesitate to ask.

Jim

Thank you for this, it's exactly what I'm looking for. Beale is safe to walk at night, correct? Only going to be in town tomorrow night and all day Wednesday, but don't want to get too touristy (Graceland, etc). But also need some things to do to occupy our time tomorrow morning/early afternoon.

 

[JLeonard]

Bass Pro is right on the river its pretty cool to go to....Might want to check out

Memphis' Oldest Cafe - Arcade Restaurant

Eat at Memphis' Oldest Cafe. Featuring Elvis' favorite Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich, Breakfast all Day, Daily Lunch Specials, and Outstanding Lunches!

arcaderestaurant.com

Its pretty good also for breakfast/lunch.

Walking in Memphis: Things to do on Beale Street in the Daytime! - Somewhere Down South

Beale street is known for music and late night partying, but there are many fun and historic things to do on Beale Street in the daytime!

somewheredownsouth.com

Heres a couple of ideas for you.

Jim

 

[fxsales1959]

Thank you for this, it's exactly what I'm looking for. Beale is safe to walk at night, correct? Only going to be in town tomorrow night and all day Wednesday, but don't want to get too touristy (Graceland, etc). But also need some things to do to occupy our time tomorrow morning/early afternoon.

if you're into historic music/radio stuff. Sun Studios is a neat but not lengthy tour/visit.

 

[JLeonard]

probably wouldn't walk ( unarmed) the the location I ate at, but Central BBQ hit on every point I Wanted. supposedly 4 locations now. I was at the "original"

Yep, we got a Central BBQ a mile from my house. Its good. But my son says its no better than mine. I stop in and buy their sauces every now and then.
Memphis is like any big city....Keep your head on a swivel and dont venture far from Beale Street.

Jim

 

[pi guy]

Bass Pro is right on the river its pretty cool to go to....Might want to check out

Memphis' Oldest Cafe - Arcade Restaurant

Eat at Memphis' Oldest Cafe. Featuring Elvis' favorite Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich, Breakfast all Day, Daily Lunch Specials, and Outstanding Lunches!

arcaderestaurant.com

Its pretty good also for breakfast/lunch.

Walking in Memphis: Things to do on Beale Street in the Daytime! - Somewhere Down South

Beale street is known for music and late night partying, but there are many fun and historic things to do on Beale Street in the daytime!

somewheredownsouth.com

Heres a couple of ideas for you.

Jim

Awesome, thank you!

 

[pi guy]

if you're into historic music/radio stuff. Sun Studios is a neat but not lengthy tour/visit.

I'm very much into music. I thought about this tour, but read some pretty bad reviews. Wasn't sure if it was worth the time or not?

 

[fxsales1959]

I'm very much into music. I thought about this tour, but read some pretty bad reviews. Wasn't sure if it was worth the time or not?

I totally dug it, without high xpectations. I'm an old radio guy, nd seeing the Elvis studios was fun for me. it's not elegant by any means. I have a ton of pics on my phone, but not this lap top.

 

[jcam222]

probably wouldn't walk ( unarmed) the the location I ate at, but Central BBQ hit on every point I Wanted. supposedly 4 locations now. I was at the "original"

I've heard there are some seriously scary war zone type areas in Memphis.

 

[JLeonard]

I've heard there are some seriously scary war zone type areas in Memphis.

And sadly its getting worse.

Jim

 

[Smokin Okie]

Where is Cozy Corner at ? Man, watching this made me hungry, that is some great looking barbecue .

 

[JLeonard]

Where is Cozy Corner at ? Man, watching this made me hungry, that is some great looking barbecue .

That is in the hood. Thats a part of memphis where, if you get pulled over and dont have a gun they issue you one. I have eaten some stellar BBQ in some of the sketchiest parts of town. But I went with someone from that area. Theres a gas station on my route home. Fella has a tent set up in the lot. Cooks on a near rusted out COS. But, his ribs rival anything from one the best restaurants in town.

Jim

 

[pi guy]

I've heard there are some seriously scary war zone type areas in Memphis.

I'm from Detroit. So....

Lol

 

[pi guy]

That is in the hood. Thats a part of memphis where, if you get pulled over and dont have a gun they issue you one. I have eaten some stellar BBQ in some of the sketchiest parts of town. But I went with someone from that area. Theres a gas station on my route home. Fella has a tent set up in the lot. Cooks on a near rusted out COS. But, his ribs rival anything from one the best restaurants in town.

Jim

Bummer, that looks fantastic!

 

[JLeonard]

Bummer, that looks fantastic!

Well, your from the Motor city.....Memphis cant be any worse....Hit em for lunch.

Jim

 

[Smokin Okie]

Bummer, that looks fantastic!

Does , doesn't it ?