What more is there to say. We had baked beans and slaw for the side. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. Waiter was very pushy with our orders. compare that to the competition where you get a 1/4 smoked whole chicken. Beans and potato salad good but not like tata’s!! It was excellent. They have delicious baked beans. Closed Sun. It certainly did not disappoint. This distinctively Memphis sauce is a tomato, mustard, vinegar-based sauce that is not too sweet. Friday & Saturday: 11am - 9pm. One night I actually ate 2 identical dinners, pulled pork sandwich and 2 sides. It was excellent.
It's... June 5th update from their website tonight, Eendevous is open 11-7. So I am willing to give a "very good" rating because it is a venerable establishment that helps define Memphis. Wonderful classic style barbecue. (You in my family, you’d know what I’m talking about!) Great casual dining, service was superior and the food was out of this world. Didn’t like the coleslaw - heavy vinegar flavor (mine was literally yellow and tasted like straight apple cider vinegar!) The service was unenthusiastic, like they're there because it's a job. Its depth spans a whole city block as an upstairs hall is part of the restaurant. Improve this listing. We had baked beans and slaw for the side. We go here every time we go to Memphis. Decor is unique, service was experienced and fantastic... but the BBQ was average to subpar compared to NUMEROUS other restaurants in Memphis. Friendly service, good sides, and nice seasoning, but chewy and not fall-off-the-bone like several other we tried in Memphis.
Look for it across from the Civil Rights Museum area (or behind it. We did buy 4 jars of their famous seasoning as souvenirs for home-cooking though.More, Our first meal upon arriving in Memphis back in October 2019 was at Rendezvous. *red beans & rice is vegan, the recipe for the dressing comes from mamas real greek village, lovingly tossed about with tomato, onion, cucumber, lettuce, oregano, feta cheese, calamata olives, dolmas, yellow and green bell peppers, coke, diet coke, dr. pepper, sprite, sweet tea, lemonade, ginger ale *free refills, See table menu for selection of local brews, see table menu for selection of local brews, see menu on table for full selection of beers, see table menu for full selection of beer, see table menu for full selection of beers, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Or White Zinfandel, See wine list on table for full selection, See menu on table for full wine selection, The Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange. We rank these hotels, restaurants, and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. We did enjoy the baked beans and the local beers, but won't be back.More, My wife and I were looking for a BBQ lunch. The aroma wafted throughout the restaurant. Unique atmosphere, great food, great service and a great price. I will definitely go back to this restaurant. My son and I stayed at The Peabody and were recommended this restaurant by a staff member at Lansky's. The bbq nachos were really bad.
It was sooooo good. 34,024 people like this. Charles Vergos' Rendezvous, Memphis. :), We did the brisket and rib combo carryout platter.
Our most popular item. the cook sprayed the coals. We did enjoy the baked beans and the local beers, but won't be back. Definitely have had better BBQ but then I understand that there are so many styles of BBQ and different people have different preferences. I'm not a fan of vinegar based slaw so next time I will do double baked beans.
Go for the atmosphere and experience- waaaaay better BBQ in Memphis y’all! 2125 reviews of Rendezvous Restaurant "Tucked in a little alley in downtown Memphis is The Rendezvous, famous in BBQ circles for serving the best dry rub pork ribs in the nation.
Great casual dining, service was superior and the food was out of this world. We had the pork ribs and brisket combo and the lamb riblets entree. We could see them being cooked while we waited. Maybe it...was an off night or they were in a hurry, but definitely disappointing.
What more is there to say.More. I would eat here again. APPETIZERS PLATES. So I am willing to give a "very good" rating because it is a venerable establishment that helps define Memphis. Not sure if we went on a bad night, or if it just wasn’t our thing at all.More, After hearing great reviews and looking forward to trying their famous ribs, we were a bit disappointed when our ribs arrived and were TOUGH! Does this restaurant offer table service? Although we were seated promptly and the service was fine, the food was average at best. The carryout box was big and packed full of food. We welcome reservations for parties of 8-275 guests with a variety of unique spaces to make your dinner more special.
We had baked beans and slaw for the side. 52 S 2nd St Our front door and entrance is located on Charlie Vergos Rendezvous Alley, Memphis… And while everyone has a favorite, few can question that the Rendezvous is a quintessential Memphis experience.
If open, stop by the Blues Museum in the area too.
The ribs come dry rubbed with their own seasoning.
The restaurant has a main entrance is in an alley, albeit eponymously named.
67 reviews #130 of 970 Restaurants in Memphis $$ - $$$ American Bar Barbecue. Continue your visit to www.tripadvisor.co.uk. My fiance ordered the large ribs but sent them back after they arrived nearly...cold and overcooked. So I am willing to give a "very good" rating because it is a venerable establishment that helps define Memphis. Sides of bbq beans and potato salad were good. The valet at The Peabody Hotel recommended going to the Rendezvous. See all restaurants in Memphis. Note: your question will be posted publicly on the Questions & Answers page. Tuesday - Thursday: 11am - 8pm Your best bet is to park in the structure behind, but it will set you back $10! He said his second order also missed the mark, being smaller than what he is used to for a large order and the meat having little flavor. The aroma wafted throughout the restaurant. Closed Sun. The food was good but I can't say it will blow your socks off. We did enjoy the baked beans and the local beers, but won't be back.More, My wife and I were looking for a BBQ lunch.
Your best bet is to park in the structure behind, but it will set you back $10!More. We had baked beans and slaw for the side. The Rendezvous, Memphis.
As seen on Food Network and the Travel Channel. Smoked chicken looked like a frozen chicken breast from the local grocery store- and dry as heck too. It was excellent. We’re now shipping this local favorite nationwide. Created in the 1950s by combining our family’s Greek seasonings with cajun spices.
The aroma wafted throughout the restaurant. We could see them being cooked while we waited. Look for it across from the Civil Rights Museum area (or behind it.
The aroma wafted throughout the restaurant. On Friday and Saturdays they have complimentary bean mix. dry rub with sauce on side.
Get quick answers from Charles Vergos' Rendezvous staff and past visitors. The dry rubbed ribs were delicious, the place has a great bustling atmosphere and the service was efficient and attentive. This Sept I enjoyed the sandwich but the 2 sides were not good. It is located right behind the awful Holiday Inn hotel. 52 S 2nd St Our front door and entrance is located on Charlie Vergos Rendezvous Alley, Memphis, TN 38103-2628. See all restaurants in Memphis. We can’t say enough about the atmosphere and decor. The service was unenthusiastic, like they're there because it's a job. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The aroma wafted throughout the restaurant. Waiter was very pushy with our orders.
Definitely have had better BBQ but then I understand that there are so many styles of BBQ and different people have different preferences.