The Bar-B-Q Shop

10/02/2026

"Best BBQ I've had in Memphis. The half and half plate was a good choice. Chopped pork had deep smoke flavor and not heavily sauced. The famous barbecue spaghetti had plenty of sauce. It was delicious. Slaw was good as was the sweet tea. Friendly table service. Reasonable prices."

Eric R. (Yelp)

09/30/2026

"ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! The Barbecue Spaghetti is to DIE for!!! Definitely did not disappoint at all."

Yelp: Khryshtal H.

09/28/2026

Thanks for visiting Memphis and The Bar-B-Q Shop, Eat Like Bourdain!

09/25/2026

Tailgate season calls for good food and even better flavor. 🏈🔥

Grab your favorite Bar-B-Q Shop sauces and seasonings and bring the Memphis flavor to your next game day!

09/23/2026

"Memphis, you got me on this one. 🐷🍝🤤

Stop 2: - originators of Bar-B-Q Spaghetti.

The ribs were delicious, but next time just bring me a giant plate of BBQ spaghetti loaded with extra pulled pork and call it a day!"

📸: Dine with Sarah

09/21/2026

Lunch is ready.

📸: Eva & Food

09/18/2026

Grab your favorite sauce next time you visit and take that flavor home with you. 🔥

📸: gramma06_11 (Trip Advisor)

09/17/2026

"Ribs crowned number one in America sound like a tall tale. Yet Food Network’s Top Five Restaurants gave that honor to the racks smoked at 1782 Madison Ave.

Known around town as the home of the dancing pig, The Bar-B-Q Shop opened in November 1987. The mood stays casual and friendly, the kind of room where nobody minds sauce on their fingers."

Thank you Taking The Kids for repping our Memphis BBQ community! We're honored to be your #1 pick. 🤗

Tennessee barbecue has many regional personalities, but Memphis has built a style and reputation that travelers recognize almost instantly.

09/16/2026

"I stopped into The Bar-B-Q Shop in Memphis for lunch to try some legendary local bbq. I was not disappointed! I ordered the half dry rub ribs and half wet ribs.

While the dry ribs were excellent, the wet ribs with the signature bbq sauce was on another level. They was delicious and meaty. The sauce was totally unique and unlike anything I’ve had before. I had to purchase a bottle to take with me. T

he sides I ordered (cole slaw, baked beans, and Texas toast) were delicious as well. And not to be forgotten, they serve southern sweet tea! This was worth the trip into Memphis!"

📸: TrailTrekker15 (Trip Advisor)

09/14/2026

Good views, even better food. 👀

📸: Kellee F (Yelp)