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Cozy Corner Restaurant ($$)
(386 ratings)

735 N Pkwy Map It!
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 527-9158
www.cozycornerbbq.com
  • Barbecued Cornish Hens
4.5 out of 5
386 ratings
moved from original airing location (745 N Pkwy)
Gibson's DonutsSee Gibson's Donuts Video ($)
(915 ratings)

760 Mount Moriah Rd Map It!
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-8200
www.facebook.com/gibsonsd...
  • Glazed Donuts
    yeast-raised classic, coated in house glaze; try 1 free w/ first visit; looks good!
4.5 out of 5
915 ratings
est. 1967; popular counter-service donut shop w/ an array of flavors & seasonal specialties
Good FortuneSee Good Fortune Video ($$)
(142 ratings)

361 S Main St Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 590-3510
www.goodfortuneco.com
  • Big City Ramen
    chicken broth, chicken thigh, ajitama, corn, menma; looks good
  • Crawfish Dumplings
    cream cheese, citrus, house togarashi
4.5 out of 5
142 ratings
serving scratch-made noodles & dumplings; former storefront to past DDD-alum South of Beale (moved across the street)
Gus's World Famous Fried ChickenSee Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Video ($)
(3340 ratings)

310 S Front St Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-4877
  • Fried Chicken
    looks good; get the original (hot & spicy); classified recipe has been w/ family since 1953 (not even wife knows!); secret is liquid batter; looks good; suggest dipping in ranch dressing; looks good; spicy chicken
4.5 out of 5
3340 ratings
#12 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Little Tea Shop [CLOSED] ($)
(138 ratings)

69 Monroe Ave Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-6000
  • Corn Sticks
    corn bread shaped in Twinkie-sized "sticks"
  • Fried Chicken
    w/ hint of Middle Eastern flavor
  • Hoppin' John
    Southern classic consisting of lentils (rather than traditional black-eyed peas), rice, with chopped onion, celery, red bell pepper & spinach; served on rice; "that might be up there with some of the best things I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.5 out of 5
138 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 1918; Southern tea room serving Southern comfort food w/ twist of Middle Eastern flavors; each day serves something different
Payne's BBQSee Payne's BBQ Video ($)
(326 ratings)

1762 Lamar Ave Map It!
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 272-1523
  • Chopped Pork BBQ Sandwich
    looks good
4.5 out of 5
326 ratings
Rizzos Diner [CLOSED]See Rizzos Diner Video ($$)
(293 ratings)

492 S Main Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 304-6985
  • Lobster Pronto Pups
    lobster version of corndog; drizzled w/ Dijon Mustard aioli; looks good
  • Chorizo Meatloaf
    Mexican chorizo-ground beef based; topped w/ green tomato gravy & served w/ garlic mashed potatoes
4.5 out of 5
293 ratings
[CLOSED]; opened in 2011; hole-in-the-wall joint serving southern inspired upscale diner food; moved from original airing location (106 E GE Patterson Ave)
Trap FusionSee Trap Fusion Video
(45 ratings)

4637 Boeingshire Dr Map It!
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 207-5565
4.5 out of 5
45 ratings
serving Caribbean & Southern fusion cuisine
Uncle Lou's Fried ChickenSee Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken Video ($)
(625 ratings)

3633 Millbranch Rd Map It!
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 332-2367
www.unclelousfriedchicken...
  • Fried Chicken
    looks good; chicken is fried and dipped in buffalo wing sauce; looks good
  • Whole Fried Chicken
4.5 out of 5
625 ratings
"if you live 300 miles within with joint, you should be getting yourself over here"-Guy Fieri
Alcenia's Desserts & Preserves ShopSee Alcenia's Desserts & Preserves Shop Video ($$)
(176 ratings)

317 N Main St Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 523-0200
alcenias.com
  • Sweet Potato Cobbler
  • Cha Cha
    pickled cabbage, onion, tomato (side dish)
  • Hot Water Corn Bread
    pancake-like corn meal
  • Pork Chops
4.0 out of 5
176 ratings
BBQ ShopSee BBQ Shop Video ($$)
(788 ratings)

1782 Madison Ave Map It!
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 272-1277
www.dancingpigs.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best BBQ"
  • Ribs
    dry seasoned, smoked for 3 hrs & topped w/ homemade vinegar-based "Dancing Pigs BBQ Sauce"
4.0 out of 5
788 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best BBQ)
Farmer [CLOSED]See Farmer Video ($$)
(27 ratings)

3092 Poplar Ave Map It!
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 324-2221
  • Banh You, Bahn-Mi
    sandwich w/ choice of meat (roast pork, chicken, brisket or mushroom), pickled veggies, fresh cilantro, sesame aioli served on a French roll; Guy got the roast pork; looks good
  • Sloppy Joe
    Donnell Century Farms ground beef, root vegetables simmered in spicy-sweet-savory-chunky tomato sauce served on grilled bun; looks good
  • Pan-Seared Mississippi Catfish
    catfish filet, mac 'n cheese, fresh vegetable, smoked tomato broth; looks good
4.0 out of 5
27 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2011; farm-to-table restaurant serving "elevated" comfort & sustainable foods; menu changes daily, weekly & seasonally based on the availability of ingredients; open Tue-Sat; moved from original airing location (262 S Highland St)
Four Way RestaurantSee Four Way Restaurant Video ($)
(202 ratings)

998 Mississippi Blvd Map It!
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 507-1519
www.fourwaymemphis.com
  • Fried Catfish
    coated w/ spicy kick
4.0 out of 5
202 ratings
since 1946; oldest soul food joint in Memphis; Martin Luther King was a regular here (his favorites: fried catfish, yams, collard greens & lemon meringue pie)
Kooky Canuck ($$)
(735 ratings)

87 S 2nd St Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 578-9800
www.kookycanuck.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Memphis"
  • Sasquatch Challenge
    challenge - 7.5-lb burger; Adam lost
4.0 out of 5
735 ratings
Big Foot Lodge was the name at filming...they changed it to Kooky Canuck at airing; challenge is now called Kookamonga Challenge (originally Sasquatch Challenge)
Marlowe's Ribs ($$)
(613 ratings)

4381 Elvis Presley Blvd Map It!
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 332-4159
www.marlowesmemphis.com
  • BBQ Dry Rub
  • Ribs
    top seller; smoked for 12 hours
4.0 out of 5
613 ratings
local and tourist favorite; Other Recipes: "Black Magic" (Seasoning)
Restaurant IrisSee Restaurant Iris Video ($$$)
(305 ratings)

4550 Poplar Ave Map It!
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 590-2828
www.restaurantiris.com
  • Surf and Turf
    Fried Oysters Po' boy that uses a steak as its "bread" w/ blue cheese, bacon and hollandaise sauce; looks good
4.0 out of 5
305 ratings
moved from airing location (2146 Monroe Ave)
South of BealeSee South of Beale Video ($$)
(632 ratings)

345 S Main Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 370-2144
www.southofbeale.com
  • "Jack and Coke" Bread Pudding
    homemade Jack Daniels ice cream, bread pudding & topped w/ cola syrup
  • Duck Fried Rice
    topped w/ egg sunny-side up; looks good
  • House Popcorn
    complimentary w/ meal; air-popped, buttered & house-spiced; looks good
4.0 out of 5
632 ratings
Memphis' first gastropub; Other Recipes: Maple Bacon Braised Brussels Sprouts
Toms BarbequeSee Toms Barbeque Video ($$)
(450 ratings)

4087 Getwell Rd Map It!
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 365-6690
tomsbarbq.com
  • Pork Rib Tips
    looks good
  • Rag Bologna Sandwich
    smoked bologna
  • Rib Tips
    popular
4.0 out of 5
450 ratings
long lines
3 Angels On Broad [CLOSED]See 3 Angels On Broad Video ($$)
(91 ratings)

2617 Broad Ave Map It!
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 452-1111
  • Fried Chicken
    chicken brined for 10 hrs; served w/ turnip greens & corn cob; looks good
3.5 out of 5
91 ratings
[CLOSED]; open in 2010; everything is homemade; kid-friendly; "it's got a little hipster funk w/ old Southern classics"
Charles Vergos' RendezvousSee Charles Vergos' Rendezvous Video ($$)
(2622 ratings)

52 S 2nd St Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 523-2746
www.hogsfly.com
3.5 out of 5
2622 ratings
#24 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); institution BBQ restaurant
Dyer's Burgers ($)
(532 ratings)

205 Beale St Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-3937
www.dyersonbeale.com
  • Deep Fried Burger
    no lettuce or tomato
3.5 out of 5
532 ratings
90-year old grease
Leonard's Pit Barbecue [CLOSED]See Leonard's Pit Barbecue Video ($$)
(187 ratings)

5465 Fox Plaza Dr Map It!
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 360-1963
  • Big Leonard Sandwich
    top seller; pork shoulder sandwich topped with mild BBQ sauce and slaw; looks good
3.5 out of 5
187 ratings
[CLOSED]; started in 1922 as a little stand w/ 5 stools; Elvis was a regular
Pete & Sam's RestaurantSee Pete & Sam's Restaurant Video ($$)
(185 ratings)

3886 Park Ave Map It!
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 458-0694
www.peteandsamsrestaurant...
  • Bar B Q Pizza
    pulled pork pizza
3.5 out of 5
185 ratings
Jim Neely's Interstate BBQ ($$)
(400 ratings)

2265 S 3rd St Map It!
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 775-2304
www.interstatebarbecue.co...
  • BBQ Spaghetti
  • Pork Ribs
  • Barbecue Spaghetti
  • Brisket
  • Pulled Pork
3.0 out of 5
400 ratings
#55 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 1979 first as a grocery store to provide his disabled son with a job; recognized as one of the best BBQ (People Magazine, Vogue, USA Today)
Memphis in May FestivalSee Memphis in May Festival Video
(28 ratings)

365 S Riverside Dr Map It!
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-2425
  • Pork Ribs
  • Pulled Pork
3.0 out of 5
28 ratings
annual event in May; pork competition (ribs, pulled pork & whole hog)..."The Superbowl of Swine"
Memphis, TN   (26 restaurants)    
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