Informal eatery with inventive meat dishes, from BBQ nachos to pork sandwiches & brisket platters. Based on 5 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
147 E Butler Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 672-7760
Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Justin Taylor
I recently dined at Central BBQ in Memphis, Tennessee, and was pleased with the fast service I received. The cashier was knowledgeable and provided helpful insights into the menu items, offering suggestions to enhance my dining experience.
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Beth Rekoske
We came on a Saturday evening and waited briefly outside as the place was pretty busy. We were drawn from the sound of a few talented musicians. We are on the first patio area. It had shade and fans and kept out of the direst sun line it was a pleasant evening. The atmosphere was casual and busy. The music was great and it was a wonderful dinner. We had the prime rib platter. The meat was tender and juicy. Sides were very good; we chose Mac/cheese and potato salad. We also got the bbq nachos and it was amazing. We couldn’t finish all the food! We loved the paintings on the wall it definitely added to the local vibe. Excellent food, great music and an overall wonderful time.
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Bob Cook
We came in at 1:30 on a Thursday afternoon. It wasn’t crowded which was great. We ordered our food and had plenty of choices for seating. We are not from the area and wanted to try some Memphis BBQ while passing through. Central did not disappoint. We ordered a sampler and some other extras to try just about everything. We had brisket, pulled pork, and ribs. The ribs stole the show. There are several hot sauces and BBQ sauces to choose from so you can try it all to find out what you like.
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Laura Spath
Absolutely delicious!! The ribs were meatier and more tender than the other famous Memphis BBQ spot. (I did enjoy the other places char flavor though a little better). The rub at Central does have sugar listed as an ingredient but it wasn’t enough to worry me for being in vacation.
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Eric Fletcher
Great food, very fair prices, and a hip atmosphere made this top-rated local BBQ dive a great dinner stop during our Memphis stay. And the live music was very good.
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Paola Villalta
The service was pretty fast considering it was packed. The portions are generous and well priced. We tried the full slab for two and I have to say the ribs were kinda dry and not the “fall off the bone” ribs I expected. The cole slaw had absolutely no flavor but we did enjoy the Mac and cheese and potato salad. Baked beans were decent. My son had the pulled pork plate and he said it was not great. Overall, it was fine I just wouldn’t choose to come back again.
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D. Moore
Was alright. Brisket didn’t have a smoke ring nor much flavor. Don’t like the sauce that came on it. Expected better. Smoked turkey was good. Potato salad not so much. Greens…nope! Good ambiance though.
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rachel russell
Best BBQ! Recently did a tour of the south and this was the best bbq we had on the trip. The portion size of the pork was huge and the sauce was awesome! The mac-n-cheese was so good. Like seriously amazing! You won’t be disappointed if you get it. Can’t wait to be back in Memphis so I can go eat there again!
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F&I
Came here on a sunday for lunch after visiting the Civil Rights Museum. We had to wait 10-15 mins for a table. Service is mostly self serve. Self serve drinks and sauce. The food was good. Reasonably priced menu items. The place looks clean and well maintained. Overall, I recommend this place.
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Marcus Perry
Delicious barbecue in a no-frills barbecue joint. This was a local recommendation and well worth it.
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