It's that time again. I've eaten at rendezvouz, corky's, backyard burger, and a few other local places. Anyone know where some good grub is in Memphis? Preferably in Germantown? Thanks.
What type of food are you looking for? Most of the good places are further into Memphis; the Germantown area has mostly chain restaurants. The Germantown Commissary has pretty good BBQ (I like the BBQ nachos), so that works if you're into lots of meat. Do you like catfish? Burgers? Places where you can get fairly inexpensive things like chicken strips and burger plates? Casual atmosphere/ not too high end? If so, then maybe I can help you. I'm starting to miss all those places now...
I know you mentioned Germantown, but if you like meat and are really hungry try Texas de Brazil which is downtown by Peabody Place. Germantown you could go to The Butcher Shop (Steaks) or Huey's (Burgers). Also, I recommend Buffalo Wild Wings for casual atmosphere and some good beer and food. As Isabel mentioned, there are mostly chain restaurants in Germantown. Head to Midtown or Downtown for the good stuff.
Isabal, and lil pun and candycane: We're looking for a really good local burger joint anywhere. Not Huey's, though. Thanks for any help!
Does anybody on here know if Rendezvouz is the best BBQ in Memphis? Going to be in Memphis on Friday and want really good and authentic Memphis BBQ. And if anybody knows the Nashville area, can anybody give me great food places. Going to be there Thursday to see Bill Burr and have the whole day to see the city. Not even really sure what Nashville has to offer, but I figured I tour the city. Not looking forward to coming back home to Texas with this 70 degree weather here in Tennessee.
I really prefer Central BBQ. Its much more low key than Rendezvous, which is good but a tourist trap. Dyer's is famous for their deep fried hamburger which is really good. I forget the name but there's a mexican food place in germantown that has the best watermelon fresca i've ever had.
I think I would rather stay low key. That place looks good. But this deep fried hamburger intrigues me..... Oh and what's germantown?
I took a roadtrip to Memphis a while back to visit the Civil Rights museum and try some local eateries. I tried Charlie Vergo's Rendezvous for BBQ. I think it's either a lot of hype or I just went in on the wrong day. The ribs were dry - they cook them in an oven, I think. Not sure. There was no hint of "smokiness" to them. The rub they use is pretty good, but there was so much on the ribs, I could barely taste the damn pig. lol. Also, be prepared to possibly get rude service. Most of the guys working there have been working there for decades (some 40-50 years) and they've heard it all and don't have time to explain things they've explained four or five thousand times already. I didn't mind it though. It's kind of a tourist trap. There are probably better places around there. Some of the better places in Memphis are probably not in the greatest locations from what I've learned. I need to head back there and try some more places. Also, if you're walking around downtown at night (if you're downtown), you may get pestered by homeless. I didn't mind, and gave a guy some money for pointing me in the right direction to Vergo's. If you like fried chicken, there's Gus' World Famous Fried Chicken around downtown. This place is a religious experience. Really hyped as the best fried chicken. I tried it and did like it - it was spicy and tasted great, but again, the hype machine rated it a 10, and I gave it a 7 or 8. Get there early because there's usually a long line at this place. Dyer's is known for having hamburgers that are "fried" in grease that is 100 years old. It's the same grease they used back then that keeps getting filtered. It's one of those places you'll see on food shows for that weird aspect, but from people I've talked to, the burgers aren't anything great. There are a few other places I want to try on my list, but can't recommend them because I don't know enough about them other than they're talked about often by BBQ nuts on other forums.
Some of the trendy places to eat are in the cooper-young district. If you want good music with your food, try the young avenue deli. It is in midtown. There are a lot of places that you might like in that area. High end: Flight restaurant wine bar. Paulette's I've also being hearing good things about Bone Fish grill. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g55197-Memphis_Tennessee.html
Doctor of dunk, a lot of the renown BBQ restaurants like Charlie Vergo's Rendezvous. Corky's, aren't even trying anymore. These BBQ joints have been around for decades and they live off of reputation mostly. Better to try an up and coming joint like the germantown commissary. For some homemade soup, try: wisteria tea room 11125 Hwy 70 #101 Arlington, TN 38002 (901) 372-2341
I've had Rendezvous, Interstate and Central, and I by far prefer Central. Nothing beats a plate of BBQ nachos and some hotwings at Central.
Ah gotcha. Thanks for the information And thanks to Dr of Dunk for suggestions. Hopefully I will be able to see the city. The only thing that is lame is that I'm stuck in Nashville all day Thursday, and really don't have a clue what Nashville has to offer. Anybody have any suggestions any cool places to see? Museums, eateries, etc?
was just in memphis for my first time, and ate at these 2 places. would echo your sentiments on Gus's. the expectations cannot match the hype, but still great fried chicken. dyer's burgers taste like mcdonald's burgers, like identically, and i don't say that as a knock on them. was actrally interesting to go in there, watch them fry your burger in their million year old grease, then having a deja vu experience of wondering where you've tasted that before. definitely not amazing, and not worth going out of your way for, but kind of cool to go for the novelty, and it's cheap.
There's a place called The Loveless Cafe near Nashville. It gets great reviews from a lot of people, but one of my friends' parents went there a month or so and didn't really think it was very good, but they're very picky. That's the only place I know of around those parts. :grin: http://www.lovelesscafe.com/index.html
Cool might have to check it out. How is the Civil Rights Museum? Was actually talking with my girlfriend about maybe trying to find where Martin Luther King was shot, and had no idea that it's incorporated in the Museum. That and the Memphis Rock N' Soul Museum seem interesting. Sorry if I'm asking to many questions. It's my first time in Tennessee and want to see some unique stuff that you can only find here. And if you ever need food advice in Austin, just ask.
