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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 5122 reviews

What David likes about Central Bbq (poplar):
We like central BBQ. Good atmosphere and selection on the menu. A good selection of local beers one of the few BBQ places with a bbq portabela mushroom sandwich. Their Mac and cheese is epic. The poplar location has a great atmosphereFood: 5/5 View all feedback. What D T doesn't like about Central Bbq (poplar):
4 of us went to poplar location. 3 pork plates and one three meat plate. all the meat was bone dry. it is as if it had been sititng out for hours. sauce was good, sides were good, but pork and chicken were dry and brittle to the point of being crunchy throughout. the brisket was sliced very thin, not thick like most places serve it. ordered water to drink and got the clear 8oz cup. did get a beer at the bar and it was good, but overall you go to Central for the BBQ and it was just bad. We live about an hour away so not visiting Memphis, just trying out Central since it is not our main place. Wont come back.

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4.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Gina
28.01.2023 - 23:29

Had to visit central bbq, one when memphis best bbq. there is a lot of very good bbq places to eat, but I love the dry ruin and only good BBQ sauce and it's mon...

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Caroline
28.01.2023 - 23:29

Reordered 1 lb of sausage and a half order of central barbecues famous pulled pork nachos. Truthfully it was just okay I would not recommend ordering the nachos...

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Parker
28.01.2023 - 23:29

Sorry about the messy photo, was already in my plate to start eating. I had the pulled chicken plate with onion rings and a side of slaw. We also had a ½ order...

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Mercedes
28.01.2023 - 23:29

As of the time im posting, this location no longer serves brisket due to cost. I wish i knew before i got there. 4 stars because its clean and the employees wer...

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Caroline
28.01.2023 - 23:29

Was ok... Pulled pork was dry. Had four sauces the medium one was the best hot mustard and vinegar all had about the same flavor. Brisket was okay smoked turkey...

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Restaurantji
3.7 ★ from 316 reviews
Kevin
18.08.2023 - 19:39

Ordered dry rub wings thinking 7 sounded like a good order, little did I know they were going to be full size pterodactyl wings. Not just drummette and flats, b...

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Emma
18.08.2023 - 19:39

I had a pretty good experience at Central BBQ! Nice outdoor seating that's accommodating for big groups and a casual ambiance. I really enjoyed the dry ribs and...

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food
18.08.2023 - 19:39

In town for business. Decided to get some BBQ. Ordered the pulled pork platter. It was great! Side or beans and slaw. @food_from_the_usaFood: 4/5

Mads
18.08.2023 - 19:39

Descent food, for an affordable price.I had 3meat platter with pulled pork, brisket and pulled chicken.All three were on the dry side, but the heated hot sauces...

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D
18.08.2023 - 19:39

4 of us went to poplar location. 3 pork plates and one three meat plate. all the meat was bone dry. it is as if it had been sititng out for hours. sauce was goo...

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Sirved
2.2 ★ from 5 reviews
B
14.01.2024 - 03:38

Was ok... Pulled pork was dry. Had four sauces the medium one was the best hot mustard and vinegar all had about the same flavor. Brisket was okay smoked turkey...

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LaTasha
14.01.2024 - 03:38

All I can say is NASTY. It was cold, overcooked and just not good. Pork sandwich tasted boiled. Ribs were cold, dry and hard as if they had been sitting out all...

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Lou
14.01.2024 - 03:38

I ordered 1 lb of sausage and a half order of Central Barbecue's famous pulled pork nachos. To be honest, it was just okay, and I wouldn’t recommend the nachos....

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Ian
14.01.2024 - 03:38

I've visited this restaurant twice and tried both the brisket and the ribs. The ribs are a must for anyone looking for genuine Memphis-style barbecue—definitely...

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The
14.01.2024 - 03:38

**Restaurant Review:** We spent $70 for two people, and honestly, I would have preferred a 10-piece nugget and BBQ sauce from McDonald's instead. Everything o...

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Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 3055 reviews
David
21.07.2023 - 05:34

One of my favorite BBQ places in Memphis. Consistently good quality food and a nice selection of beers. Fun ambiance too, highly recommended this place.

Derrick
21.07.2023 - 05:34

I had to check out Central BBQ, one of the best BBQ spots in Memphis. There are many excellent BBQ places to try, but I'm a big fan of their dry rub paired with...

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Cecil
21.07.2023 - 05:34

The food is just as fantastic as ever, the location is excellent, and the atmosphere is really enjoyable! I'm so happy they're opening on Saturdays!

Shameer
21.07.2023 - 05:34

Central serves some fantastic BBQ, and I highly recommend trying the wings as well! I had the wings for the first time and they're delicious—possibly double fri...

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