The Bar-B-Q Shop

Home of the DANCING PIGS Bar-B-Q Sauce and Seasoning. Serving the Same Recipe for over 50 Years. "Our Pork Bar-B-Q & Beef Bar-B-Q are cooked on a real Bar-B-Q Pit, and our Mild & Hot Sauces are made from Scratch!!" - From the Owner, Frank Vernon

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  • Phone

    (901) 272-1277

  • Website

    dancingpigs.com

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  • Type

    BBQ Joint

Address

1782 Madison Ave Memphis , TN 38104 United States

Reservations Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer

Comments / 91


Keywords:

barbecue ribs sandwiches Texas toast casual baked beans good for groups cole slaw BBQ nachos sweet tea great value dancing potato salad red velvet cake sausage buns homemade food beer town dinner
Joseph Davis

The best BBQ sandwiches , ribs and rib tips in Memphis. Get the BBQ sandwich on Texas toast with the cole slaw or you're not getting it right! Their beans and cole slaw are so good on their own and I'v

Ricky Sherrill

Forget the places that the tourists go. This spot had some of the best BBQ I have had in a long time. Get the "shop special" & a rip tip sandwich for the full experience.

James

One of the places in Memphis to experience world class BBQ . The pulled pork sandwich on Texas toast is the way to go. The ribs are also amazing!

Jeremy Fisher

Half glazed (not wet) and half dry ribs , BBQ spaghetti , pig sandwich , surprisingly good potato salad , great sauce

Thomas Kiefer

Love the pulled pork dinner . The bbq spaghetti is a hit or miss for most, but you still have to try it at least once. I recommend mixing it with some pulled pork .

Brandi Bruce

Great bbq . The bbq lasagna is a must.really enjoyed their pulled pork . Which their chicken was a little different but even then it was good!

Libby Harrison

We had the ribs , shoulder sandwich and the beef brisket just under 1 hour ago. The sauce is mouth watering. DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS, and more DELICIOUS!!!!!!

Serious Eats

The dry vs wet ribs debate is one that has split this city long before I was born and will continue long after I'm gone. I prefer to not take sides so I get my full rack of ribs served half and half .

Michael Wheeler

Fantastic BBQ with not just regular buns but also the choice of Texas Toast . Try the BBQ Spaghetti too if you want something new.

Nicha G.

Order the BBQ platter so you get a little bit of everything. Spaghetti pulled pork is to die for.

Bill Crawford

One of the top 2 bbq pork sandwiches in Memphis! Ribs and bbq spaghetti are awesome as well You can't go wrong eating here.

Jim Anderson

Try the Ribs - Awesome! Best Q of my trip! Thanks to AFP Memphis for giving me what I need. (Best BBQ in Memphis .) LOVE this! (via @Foodspotting)

Emily Adams

Best BBQ in Memphis . Glazed ribs are to die for. Make sure you ask for your pork pulled instead of chopped on a sandwich . And get Texas Toast , not a bun .

Joe Brown

I always order pulled pork on Texas toast , no slaw . Add some extra mild sauce , it is great. Wife does the same, but with beef brisket .

Fodor's Travel

Their barbecue veggie burger has converted meat lovers to the green side on more than one occasion—don’t knock it till you try it. Read more

Jonathan Smith

Great place with awesome BBQ but be sure to leave room for home made desserts , like Red Velvet cake !!!!

Allen Arcade

The platter is a great way to sample a little of everything. The pulled pork spaghetti and the meat fest is fantastic. Do not get any chicken here!!!

Patrick Baskin

Dry ribs are tender and delicious + that Texas toast is mmm mmm good! Potato salad and cole slaw leaves some to be desired

J.J. Nix

Dynamite spot. Ribs were wonderful just right. Coleslaw delicious and great atmosphere. Highly recommend

Jim Anderson

Try the Pulled Pork in Texas Toast - I had my toast in the side. Pulled pork at the BBQ Shop in Memphis. (via @Foodspotting)

Tiffany Langston

Among the top BBQ restaurants in town . You can get your sandwiches on Texas toast (do it!)

Bramduff

Being from out of town , the idea of BBQ spaghetti is definately new to me. So glad I tried it. It is delicious.

Matt Wien

Dry or wet. You cant go wrong with the ribs ! You will be licking the bare bones!

Matt Barrett

The bbq spaghetti is good but very rich. It's not for everyone. Need to give it at least one try - you can order it as a side.

Jack Crosby

Got the bbq sandwich with Texas toast . Very good pulled pork and the sauce is divine????

Unique L

I like the rib meat. I don’t really like their bbq sauce though. It’s orange .. Overall the food was ok. It was bland. The sweet tea and Texas toast were the best part.

Bryant Rushing

There is a lot of great BBQ in Memphis , and this just might be my favorite.

Cecile Phan

Try the pork sandwich - ask for it pulled or not it will come chopped. Extra .25 for pulled. Delish!!

Lisa W

Get the platter with everything and split it with a friend. Damn good ribs and pulled pork . Not a fan of the BBQ spaghetti , sorry Memphis!

Paul Luning

Pork sandwich on Texas toast very tasty. Good size meal with beans and slaw .

G Smith

Sausage , bologna and cheese plate is ridiculously good. Ribs best in Memphis. Sauce is too.

Satyen Vora

Fn A. Brisket sandwich is the best. Spicy sauce is the way to go. Well done, crew.

Nils Hafner

Best BBQ in Town . Go for the ribs with slaw ! Great Homemade food .

Matthew Carroll

Decent BBQ , the sauce isn't quite my style, prefer Central to this place, but its worth a try. Avoid the spaghetti , and the beans and slaw were also so-so. Try the pulled sandwich and the ribs .

Eric Herren

BBQ sandwich is really good, along with the ribs . Get sweet tea to drink!

Robert

Pulled pork is best in the city . My wife likes the bbq bologna.

マリオ

Amazing BBQ . Try the rib tips !

Alyssa

BBQ spaghetti ftw! Definitely the only BBQ place I go to in Memphis

Alex McPeak

Two words: rib tips . With either sauce, the tips are amazing. A lot of people outside of Memphis don't know about tips, so make sure you try them here.

Sergio Torres

The veggie burger is awesome, even if you aren't veggie

Ben Woff

Get a side of their bbq spaghetti . It's worth it.

DowntownGran

Our server needs to learn how to not only smile but a pleasant attitude would definitely help her tip-wise.

Stan H

The ribs were better than good. If I lived in Memphis I would be back!

Bob Higgins

The ribs are phenomenal! And the staff is great.

Brenda Moore

BBQ spaghetti , ribs , nachos , pork sandwich

Claire Luna

Glazed ribs and pulled pork combo. Don't debate it. Order it.

Jackson Sanders

The pulled pork sandwich on Texas toast is killer!

Allen Arcade

Get the Bar-B-Q Shop Special for a taste of the full Monty!

Katina Garrard

Love the BBQ spaghetti !

Mike Fabio

Try the Dry Rubbed Ribs - Behold: the single greatest rack of ribs I've ever eaten.

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