Central BBQ
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Reviews
Customers generally rave about the delicious food and friendly, dog-friendly atmosphere at Central BBQ, with its spacious patio and grassy areas. They highlight the tasty barbecue, sides, and beverages, though some note issues with flies or less impressive brisket.
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- JenniferSep 20, 2022Excellent BBQ
yummy food, they brought Yosh a bowl of water with ice on the patio.
- EricJun 28, 2022Great Patio
Great place to have dinner when traveling with the dog. Patio was large and the staff was extremely friendly! I would definitely go back and recommend to anyone.
- JoyJun 4, 2022Excellent!
big patio, great food. highly recommend. bring water for your pups though.
- PeteJun 2, 2021Pretty Cool Spot
We liked this place. We were the only ones outside on the patio with our dog. It was October but it was not cold. The food was good. You have to order inside and then they bring it out to you. It was a closed in area so since we were the only ones out there, we were able to let Ziggy off his leash for a couple minutes. We enjoyed it
- Andrew, Jodie and MaggieDec 14, 2020Worth The Wait!
We ate here with our dog. The food was great. Highly recommend the banana pudding too.
Patio seating was ample and my husband could go inside to order, so no issues there.
My only comment would be that there is no heating under the patio, so would recommend rugging up! - JoanSep 24, 2020Good BBQ
We ate here a couple of weeks ago with our dog. Sat on the patio and social distanced. I was able to request water for the dog.
- PaigeJul 13, 2020Great Food
We ate lunch here and the food was wonderful! The outside patio is dog friendly, but you do have to go inside to order your food. This wasn’t an issue for us. I ordered our food and my husband watched our dogs, but it would be impossible if you were alone.
- MicheleJul 2, 2020Great patio
The outside patio was great, even had some grassy areas. The food was fantastic, plenty of local beer on tap also !!
- EmilyJun 30, 2020Unfriendly
Went because we were traveling and needed a place to stop with our dog. They seemed super annoyed we had a dog and the staff was altogether unfriendly. They all acted like they would rather be closed. The food was ok but nothing special at all. We all walked away very underwhelmed
- CorieJul 28, 2019Friendly and accommodating
Had plenty of room on their 6 picnic table patio. There was even a grass area for him to chill.
- AimaJun 13, 2019Great patio
Needed a quick lunch stop as we drove through Memphis with our pup. Patio had plenty of seating and space for our dog to eat/drink and hang out while we enjoyed smoked ribs. Food and service was great. Thx for welcoming us and our furbaby!
- JacqueNov 6, 2018Okay Place
There was plenty of room for us and our German Shepherd outside with even a little grass area, but the BBQ was not really what we were expecting
- CharlsieMore than a year agoGreat choice
We are so glade we came. Fabulous food & friendly staff. My pup enjoyed the covered patio and a few samples.
- KarenMar 7, 2018Great place for lunch!
First, the food was incredible. The pulled pork sandwich was delicious and the banana pudding was awesome (even as someone who doesn't like banana pudding). On top of that, they were so great about our puppy. He was allowed on the covered patio and the staff were just really friendly.
- AnnabelleFeb 20, 2018Bring the Whole Family
Great ribs! Nice patio for the dog. They even let me bring wine cuz they only serve beer. We’ll be back!
- EllenMore than a year agofriendly & hot!
Our dog was grateful for the water puddle in the back patio - which has a generous grassy area. Food was good. Beer excellent. Very enjoyable
- CaraMore than a year agogood location, good patio
Food was pretty good, though I don't recommend the brisket if you're used to TX brisket. Potato salad and pulled pork are delicious. Patio was nice, but there were a ton of flies.
- KatieMore than a year agoOutside seating
Food is great but the outside seating area was full of flies. We had to get out of there quickly!
- JenniferMore than a year agobest Q in Memphis
Repeatedly voted #1. If you want the best BBQ in Memphis, go to Central. They have three locations: Central, Summer and Butler (downtown). The smoked turkey is way underrated and the portobello mushroom is delicious. I've taken my dog to the Central and Summer locations.
- CyndiMore than a year agoGood
Truly enjoyed the pulled pork and ribs - very well done, especially the dry ribs. The mac n cheese is awesome, potato salad a nice simple flavor, decent sauce. The brisket was pretty lame in comparison to Texas but we understand that's not what Memphis is known for so cant really compare.
Loved that they were dog friendly on the patio - it was hot and they brought a bowl of water, then checked up on us a few times. Very nice.
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