Charles Vergo's Rendezvous
52 S. Second Street
Memphis
, TN
38103
1-(901) 523-2746
lat:35.143355
lng:-90.052017
Started in 1948 when Charlie Vergos discovered a coal chute below his restaurant, Charles Vergo’s Rendezvous was born.
The coal chute allowed him to vent his grill and grow from ham and cheese sandwiches to ribs.
The menu now features a variety of sausages, sandwiches, pork, chicken, beef brisket, turkey, lamb, shrimp and even a vegetarian option.
The location also offers a variety of sauces and seasonings, t-shirts and aprons.
Also, the restaurant features catering packages for groups of any size and hunger level.
Tip: Order the dry rub ribs - original Memphis awesome BBQ.
Tops Bar-B-Q #9
3353 Summer Ave
Memphis
, TN
1-901-452-5616
lat:35.136940
lng:-90.018502
Founded in 1952, Top Bar-B-Q #9 offers all the delicious tastes of slow-cooked, pit bar-b-q.
All menu items continue to be cooked as they were when Top first opened – with charcoal, hardwood and green hickory wood.
Pork shoulders are pit-barbequed for over 10 hours at all locations.
The menu offers a variety of barbeque options including ribs, brisket, burgers, pork sandwiches and a variety of sides to complete the meal.
Patrons have the option of dining-in or simply going through the drive-thru.
Also, Tops offers catering for the next family picnic, corporate event or party.
Tip: BBQ sandwiches have coleslaw on them.