Ribs and fixings
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone: +1 901 523 2746/ +1 888 464 7359
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A favorite with Memphians, this restaurant is where they take visitors for fun atmosphere and food. Technically, the ribs served at the Rendezvous are not barbecue—they are char-grilled with a dry rub of spices. But the slabs of ribs are huge, tender and reasonably priced. Barbecue sandwiches—filled with rich and juicy shreds of pork—as well as portions of both pork and beef ribs all go for less than $10. Antique implements, signs and artifacts of the old South fill the warehouse-like space. The tables are close together, but the noise and crowds are part of the fun.
Tu-Th 4:30p-10:30p , F 11a-11p, Sa 11:30a-11p
Reviewed by: jacob from minneapolis, mn, USA on May 15, 2008
Great Food, who needs service?
It's a basement resturant, in downtown memphis, with kick ass barbeque. Forget what everyone says; go here with an open mind and just let your tastebuds decide. I normally don't eat ribs, but their dry-rubbed ribs were very tasty. The perfecy combination of sweet and spice; my tummy was happy. The beans are second to none and the coleslaw has mustard in it. Give it a chance and it will make you think differently about bbq. Go to Beale street and get a nice buzz on. Then go over to Rendezvous... you'll love it.
Would you recommend this to a friend?
No
Why? / Why Not?
Celiscous food, and cheap!
Reviewed by: mammfissman from memphis, TN, USA on Jul 1, 2006
The biggest local scam
This place, no doubt is a tourist trap run by some folks who are unquestionably so arrogant about their reputation from a historical basis that it's blinding them, even the true locals know these ribs are awful, dry, tasteless, chewy, tough, bad meat...the lamb is even worse...sorry but there are much better bobbie-cue joints in Memphis if you must
Would you recommend this to a friend?
No
Why? / Why Not?
I'd tell them to skip this garbage, try Interstate BBQ or even Corky's and Germantown Commissary (maybe)...this stuff is junk served in an alley in downtown Memfrica
Reviewed by: barry from memphis, tn, USA on Mar 26, 2006
Awful Ribs, bad service with attitude
just pass on this tradition in Memphis
Would you recommend this to a friend?
No
Why? / Why Not?
just plain bad food, it's pure hype
