Central BBQ was born and raised in the fires of barbecue competition, where only the absolute best was good enough. Since its inception, Central BBQ has consistently been ranked the #1 spot for BBQ in Memphis. We think the secret ingredients to CBQ’s success include our delicious, fall-off-the-bone meat – smoked in southern hospitality, and doused with good times. So come take a load off and try us out for the first or thousandth time – we don’t think you’ll be disappointed!
Based on 441 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
Address:
408 11th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 610-3444
Website: https://cbqmemphis.com/
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4.5/5
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Jennifer Garrett
The greens were great! Good Mac and cheese. Brisket was a bit too “wet” for my liking, aka too fatty, not enough meat.
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Lucy O
Nice Rib. Order full slack of rib with french fry and pork beans as a side. Order at the counter, pay at the time of order, and they brought the food to us. Ordered full slack of rib half dry, half wet. The rib was fall off from the bone. Very tender and nice. Both side of rib was very tasty. The french fry was just fired, it was really hot and crispy nice. Also nice to be able to park car for free in parking. definitely the place for us to go again.
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Andrew
Dine-in there around 1:30 pm on a Sunday . Great location! Place looks brand new. We were hoping to watch the football game on tv. There are no TVs in the place. I heard the employees in the back watching tv. I ordered the pork plate and half hot wings.. the chicken was good! But the bbq tasted dry with not much flavor. The place was very clean, clean tables/floors. I would recommend Edly’s over this place. I asked the employee at the counter what is good here, and she responded I haven’t had any of the food here. (It’s kind of sad the employees don’t sit and taste the food during training)..I want to give the place 5 stars, but there needs to be improvement.
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Laurie
Great barbecue!! Love the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on it . They are fast and efficient as you stand in line to order but they do deliver to your table at the two different locations I’ve been to. Fun and casual atmosphere. There is always a line but it moves quickly!
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Chris Lindsey
My first trip here. I got a half slab (dry) ribs with fries, mac and cheese, roll, and sweet tea. Sweet tea was just like I like it. Very sweet. The ribs were tender and had a really good taste. I got the Hot BBQ, Mild BBQ, Vinegar Based, and Mustard Based. I liked the Vinegar. The fries were hot and fresh. The mac and cheese was really good and cheesy. The Restaurant was very clean. Service was very good. I will be back.
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Amelia Lee
Amazing food served fast and hot by an amazing staff. I saw this place while driving around and decided to try some Memphis style bbq. The food was reasonably priced per pulled bbq plate ($12-$14) and ribs ($14 for half rack to $25 for full rack). The staff was kind and helpful asking if I was good throughout my meal. The pulled chicken and pork plate was amazing with the hot bbq sauce and vinegar sauce at the self serving bar. It had a great location and provided a great experience.
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pendantchad
The pork was tender and moist. Onion rings were good also. The homemade pork rinds were stale so that was a disappointment. They have a variety of sauces. Memphis, hot, vinegar and mustard. I enjoyed the vinegar the best.
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Joshua Ciafullo
I usually don’t write reviews, but this restaurant needed one. I thought Tennessee was known for their B.B.Q….Not this place! This is one of the worst B.B.Q joint I ever had. FAMOUS DAVE’S have better B.b.q.
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Pradeep chowdary peddineni
Seems to be one of the hottest restaurants in musicals city now, Memphis-based slow-smoked meat merchant Central BBQ now expanded its empire with a stylish interior still keeping its bbq smoke core to itself.
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