Memphis is not only famous for its southern belles but also for its original Memphis BBQ. This particular city in Tennessee is located in Shelby County and is near the Wolf and Mississippi rivers. Due to the popularity of this dish, there are a lot of restaurants that have sprung up around the entire city. Thus, for people who want to try the best-tasting barbecue, then here are 5 must-try Memphis BBQ restaurants near Oakland.
1. Central BBQ
2249 Central Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 272-9377
http://www.cbqmemphis.com/locations.html
The Central BBQ Restaurant is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The place serves the best Memphis BBQ for both lunch and dinner. The restaurant is frequented by both locals and tourists for its mouthwatering Memphis wings and BBQ nachos. Moreover, the restaurant also serves a good homemade cheesecake and peanut butter pie. The menu items in the restaurant cost between $5 and $15 which makes the restaurant inexpensive among diners.
2. Interstate Barbecue
Memphis, Tennessee 38109
(901) 775-2304
http://www.interstatebarbecue.com/menu
Located on the Interstate Road in Memphis, this particular restaurant is famous for its innovation in numerous Memphis BBQ recipes. The restaurant is the first to make BBQ salad out of smoked baby back ribs topped with iceberg lettuce, carrot, cucumber, cheese, bacon bits and salad dressing. The restaurant has a rustic setting which gives diners a great experience of authentic local Memphis dining. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and it also offers free home deliveries. You might want to eat at this restaurant while staying at your Memphis Bed and Breakfast, you could also have the food delivered there.
3. Neely's Barbecue
5700 Mt. Moriah
Memphis, Tennessee 38115
(901) 795 4177
http://www.neelysbbq.com/locations.htm
Neely's Barbecue is a widely-spaced restaurant which has a seating capacity of 200 people and is located near your Memphis Inn. The restaurant is open 7 days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. thus it only serves lunch and dinner. The restaurant is famous for its big portions sold at affordable prices. Smoked pork and beef are among the good eats offered by this restaurant.
4. Payne's Bar-B-Que
1762 Lamar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38114-1737
(901) 272-1523
The Payne's Bar-B-Cue has a rustic interior which gives diners an unique all-American dining experience. The restaurant is famous for their BBQ sandwiches that are inexpensive and delicious. The restaurant is also famous for serving good all-American desserts such as pecan pie and apple pie. The restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and serves only lunch and dinner.
5. Corky's Ribs and Barbecue
5259 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 685-9744
http://www.corkysmemphis.com/
Offering cheap barbecues, the Corky's Ribs and Barbecue Restaurant is famous for its Bar-B-Q Nachos and Smoked Sausages. The restaurant also serves their food in big portions; anyone who dines in this restaurant can guarantee that they will end up having huge bellies after every meal. The restaurant is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. only. The restaurant offers its food from $5 to $20 depending on the type of food.