Best Places to Enjoy a Barbeque Dinner in Memphis, Tennessee

As the self-proclaimed barbeque capital of the world, Memphis is home to a medley of restaurants and events with a focus on the sauce; serving up pork ribs and more in classic Southern style is the norm around here, and you won't find a better place to enjoy some authentic home cooking. While Texas and the Carolinas are contenders for country's best barbeque roundup, the four tons of barbequed ribs served each week by Charlie Vergo in Memphis is a difficult record to beat. You better bring your appetite for the variety of southern flavors at Tennessee's leading restaurants; standard plate sizes here are far from average. From buffets to gourmet restaurants, here are the best places to enjoy a summer barbeque dinner in Memphis:

Charlie Vergo'sRendezvous restaurant is the famous spot for exceptional barbecued ribs, and they even ship them around the country if you're not heading to the South anytime soon. The restaurant has been serving the classics since 1948, and offers a special treat for that very-hungry family: two slabs of ribs for $94. You'll find a Pork Shoulder sandwich here served with a hefty side of beans and slaw, and a full order of the famous ribs are just $16.95. Don't forget to pick up the Rendezvous barbecue seasoning 'rub' to get that addictive taste when cooking or grilling at home! Call (901) 523-2746 for more information.

Interstate Bar-B-Q is your pit stop during a day of exploring downtown Memphis, and you'll feel right at home at this family-owned spot that serves more than country-style cooking. The barbecue sauce here has the whole town talking, and this is the place to find some of the best chopped pork and beef. Beef ribs, rib tips, a footlong hot dog, and a generous serving of Sock-It-To-Me Cake are sure to give you enough fuel to get through an entire day. The authentic Bar-B-Que Sauce is also available by the cup or bottle; pick up a 32 oz. for just $6! Call (901) 775-2304 for more information.