BBQ
Central BBQ
Memphis, Tennessee
Why stop here: Central BBQ is a $$ bbq pick in Memphis. Order Dry-rub ribs.
CuisineBBQ
Price$$
TownMemphis
Downtown and citywide Memphis smokehouse favorite since 2002, drawing crowds for its dry-rubbed ribs and pulled pork near the Civil Rights Museum
What to order
Dry-rub ribs
At Central BBQ, Roamward highlights Dry-rub ribs because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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