Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

1. Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

8.1
52 S 2nd St (at Union Ave), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Downtown Memphis · 245 tips and reviews

George G.George Glover: Ribs without a doubt worth the wait!...cole slaw extremely spicy...beer so cold it has ice on top....this is what I was looking for!

Alex H.Alex Hale: Ribs, pork shoulder and brisket are awesome

Zach H.Zach Hedrick: I've eaten plenty of great ribs at the MIM BBQ Festival. These are not my favorite. I absolutely love their BBQ Nachos. Red Beans & Rice are fantastic as well!

Blues City Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

2. Blues City Cafe

8.5
138 Beale St (at 2nd St), Memphis, TN
Bar · Downtown Memphis · 154 tips and reviews

Jens P.Jens Petersen: The "Best Meal on Beale" is amazing. The ribs are made perfectly and the catfish tastes amazing.

Rebecca S.Rebecca Seligstein: Good option for late night food. The best ribs on Beale, but I would go with the chili and tamales. Some of the best in Mem. Also the stuffed mushrooms & catfish are delicious.

Jim A.Jim Anderson: Try the Best Meal On Beale - A slab of ribs, a fried catfish filet, beans, slaw, fries and Texas toast. What's not to like? (via @Foodspotting)

Central BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

3. Central BBQ

8.8
2249 Central Ave, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Cooper Young · 172 tips and reviews

The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal: The ribs here are excellent. Get some BBQ nachos as well. Read more.

Chris K.Chris Kelley: Best BBQ in Memphis...ribs and turkey are my favorite. Great beers tap.

Ruben G.Ruben Guerrero: Can't go wrong with the ribs or pulled pork.

Central BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

4. Central BBQ

9.1
147 E Butler Ave (at St Martin St), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Downtown Memphis · 118 tips and reviews

Sean M.Sean McBride: Delicious ribs (my favorite in Memphis) and a big selection of local craft beers. Talk to the guy serving the beers about them, he knows a lot!

Ryan E.Ryan Eick: I loved the ribs here, and the sausage was great too

David D.David Day: Awesome BBQ all around from Ribs to Brisket and Pork! Having all of the regional sauces available is phenomenal! Huge and spacious with a good local beer selection! The service was fast and courteous!

The Bar-B-Q Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

5. The Bar-B-Q Shop

8.4
1782 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Idlewild-East End Historic · 91 tips and reviews

Joseph D.Joseph Davis: The best BBQ sandwiches, ribs and rib tips in Memphis. Get the BBQ sandwich on Texas toast with the cole slaw or you're not getting it right! Their beans and cole slaw are so good on their own and I'v

Emily A.Emily Adams: Best BBQ in Memphis. Glazed ribs are to die for. Make sure you ask for your pork pulled instead of chopped on a sandwich. And get Texas Toast, not a bun.

Patrick B.Patrick Baskin: Dry ribs are tender and delicious + that Texas toast is mmm mmm good! Potato salad and cole slaw leaves some to be desired

Corky's Ribs & BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

6. Corky's Ribs & BBQ

8.7
5259 Poplar Ave (inside the 240 loop, near White Station), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 85 tips and reviews

ChristianChristian: Apple BBQ sauce was Great! The dry rub ribs, catfish, Mac & cheese were all great! The banana pudding was a delicious note to end on.

Bryan H.Bryan Hole: Best ribs I have ever had. Dry-rub. Best ever.

Mandy A.Mandy Allen: Best ribs in the world! The dry rub is fabulous!

Cozy Corner is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

7. Cozy Corner

8.5
745 N Parkway, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · North Memphis · 64 tips and reviews

Desiree R.Desiree Robertson: The ribs are to die for!! the spaghetti has a nice kick!

Frank M.Frank Mayne: Get ribs with bbq spaghetti and slaw with some banana pudding for dessert!

Jessica J.Jessica Jazdzewski: Hot pork ribs, beans, bbq spaghetti, sweet tea,banana pudding (more like fresh banana bread pudding) & sweet potato pie...it was all SO good I wanted run back and kiss whoever was cooking back there.

Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

8. Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant

8.3
4381 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 55 tips and reviews

Jason Oliver A.Jason Oliver Adlington: If you like watching your favorite sport while eating delicious and tasty ribs, Marlowe's is the place for you! Half rack ribs + Apple pie w/ ice cream, that will do you for the day.

Teri M.Teri Myers: Ribs, pulled pork, and onion rings are good!

Peter B.Peter Bianchi: Ribs, Brisket and a side of mushrooms all Great!

B.B. King's Blues Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

9. B.B. King's Blues Club

8.6
143 Beale St, Memphis, TN
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Memphis · 127 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Sumner: the ribs are some of the best I've had and their fries are amazing!! YUM!!

Erin W.Erin Willis: This place is my FAVORITE on Beale. Live music is incredible. Ribs are the best in town. Definitely recommend!

Michael H.Michael Herndon: The Memphis dry rub ribs are tasty and BB's Blues Brew pairs well. For dessert, try the bourbon pecan pie.

Tom's Bar-B-Q is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

10. Tom's Bar-B-Q

7.9
4087 Getwell Road (E. Raines Rd.), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 35 tips and reviews

Allen B.Allen Baxter: It was great to eat here, I tried a little of the pulled pork, the ribs, and the ham which were all delicious! Don't drive by this place!

Roger H.Roger Hagan: Ribs, shoulder, fish, baked beans, bologna, and rib tips are all excellent!

Roger H.Roger Hagan: Ribs, shoulder, catfish, baked beans, cole slaw, rib tips, and bologna

One & Only BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

11. One & Only BBQ

8.2
1779 Kirby Pkwy #1A (Poplar), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Greenlawn · 35 tips and reviews

Paul N.Paul Novarese: Fantastic dry ribs. Twice-baked potato salad is a winner. Excellent service all around.

Tiffany L.Tiffany Langston: Ribs are delicious! You can pick deviled eggs as a side for a plate/combo - you'll get 5 halves. Don't miss the twice baked potato salad

William T.William Thompson: Rib special is a great price for some of what I think are some of the best Ribs in town...I have been a memphian for over 20 years...so I know barbecue!

One & Only BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

12. One & Only BBQ

8.3
567 Perkins Extd, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 39 tips and reviews

James M.James M.: I had the full rack ribs with the twice baked potato salad and bbq baked beans. Everything was 100%, absolutely, without a doubt or hesitation, DELICIOUS!!!

Elías C.Elías Correa: El sabor de BBQ es excelente. La costilla y la quesadilla me encantaron.

Charles H.Charles Harris: Bbq ribs for me

Jim & Nicks BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

13. Jim & Nicks BBQ

8.6
2359 N Germantown Pkwy (at Market Plaza Dr), Cordova, TN
BBQ Joint · 43 tips and reviews

Dalton D.Dalton Davis: The baby back ribs are to die for

Steven W.Steven Walker: Chicken fried chicken and of course their ribs!!!

Larry B.Larry Bryant: I've only been once with my father. The ribs were really good. Oh and don't let me forget about their lemon pie. It's jaw dropping delicious. I've gotta go back one of these days

A&R Barbeque is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

14. A&R Barbeque

7.4
1802 Elvis Presley Blvd (Lyceum Rd), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 16 tips and reviews

Deb C.Deb Crandall: Awesome ribs

Southern LivingSouthern Living: Made our South's Best List! Order the perfect plate of half slab pork ribs, rib tips, and a chopped pork sandwich. Read more.

Desiree N.Desiree Nelson: Pulled pork Rack of ribs Tips Okra Deep fried pickles Potato salad

Juke Joint - Rendezvous is one of The 15 Best Places for Ribs in Memphis.

15. Juke Joint - Rendezvous

8.3
Fed Ex Forum, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Downtown Memphis · 4 tips and reviews

Dan F.Dan Forster: The ribs are to die for!

Elizabeth C.Elizabeth Crossen: Ribs were fantastic and the staff so friendly and attentive. Great vibe with the music and atmosphere

DAPHNE F.DAPHNE Fite: Love Robert