(01-29-2014 12:00 PM)tiger2000 Wrote:  

(01-29-2014 11:32 AM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  

(01-29-2014 10:04 AM)tiger2000 Wrote:  

(01-28-2014 10:14 PM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  

(01-28-2014 09:13 PM)georgiatiger Wrote:  More concerning ribs. I have my preferences for pulled and (if I have to) chopped. Interesting that you mention Jack's. Never tried it and don't hear it mentioned often. I'm assuming Jack's and not Baby Jack's.

I just prefer chopped because it is easier to make sandwiches. Yes, Jacks is different from Baby Jacks. In my opinion, Baby Jacks is a joke, but that is just me. Jacks is a no frills place on Old Summer and they have some very good food. Catfish, BBQ and not sure if they still do, Friday was steak night. Don't expect fancy but the food is very good. They do a lunch buffet several days per week, can't recall exact days.


If you want a BBQ buffet, you have to hit Leonards on Fox Plaza. Nothing they make is the best there is, except the best catfish you have ever eaten, but everything is good. The vegetables are awesome and flavored just right. Lunch everyday and open for dinner several nights. Without a doubt the best buffet in town.

Leonard's has the best damn onion rings in the city.

They are good. They have some very good okra and pretty much all of the vegetables are really good. A person might not like everything on the buffet, but believe me, you will find plenty to eat that will please your appetite.

I like their buffet a lot, it's just expensive.

It is a bit pricey for lunch. If you are eating dinner, it is priced about the same as what a decent meal would cost.

(01-29-2014 12:39 PM)TiggerFan Wrote:  

(01-28-2014 07:50 PM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  

(01-27-2014 01:29 PM)TigerNK Wrote:  Capital Grille is excellent. They will put a hurt on Ruth Chris and Folks Folly.

I am too budget conscience to eat at any of those restaurants. I can't enjoy a meal that cost close to, if not more than $50 a person. When I want to spend good money on a fabulous meal, I use my "Buy 1, Get 1 Free" coupon at Texas De Brazil.

I've spent $50 per person for lunch at Houston's. Treat yourself. It's worth it. The filet at Capital may top $60 alone depending on how they price this market.

Not gonna happen. No lunch is worth $50. It is not a matter of having the money, it is the thought of spending that kind of money on a meal. It is just food. I love good food as much as the next guy, I just don't enjoy overpriced meals. There must be a market for it as the places keep charging those prices. Just hope they don't wait on my business.

(01-29-2014 06:40 PM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  

(01-29-2014 12:39 PM)TiggerFan Wrote:  

(01-28-2014 07:50 PM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  

(01-27-2014 01:29 PM)TigerNK Wrote:  Capital Grille is excellent. They will put a hurt on Ruth Chris and Folks Folly.

I am too budget conscience to eat at any of those restaurants. I can't enjoy a meal that cost close to, if not more than $50 a person. When I want to spend good money on a fabulous meal, I use my "Buy 1, Get 1 Free" coupon at Texas De Brazil.

I've spent $50 per person for lunch at Houston's. Treat yourself. It's worth it. The filet at Capital may top $60 alone depending on how they price this market.

Not gonna happen. No lunch is worth $50. It is not a matter of having the money, it is the thought of spending that kind of money on a meal. It is just food. I love good food as much as the next guy, I just don't enjoy overpriced meals. There must be a market for it as the places keep charging those prices. Just hope they don't wait on my business.

Of course, for some it's about much more than getting a full belly. Just sayin'.

(01-28-2014 10:14 PM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  

(01-28-2014 09:13 PM)georgiatiger Wrote:  

(01-28-2014 08:56 PM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  

(01-28-2014 08:38 PM)georgiatiger Wrote:  

(01-28-2014 07:31 PM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  We must have a person with Central BBQ connections around. Made a post about not understanding the allure of Central and it got deleted. Kinda strange.

Ate there Sunday before the game. Have eaten there a few times and I just don't get it. Very average and way overpriced for what we got. I know it is personal preference and some people love it, I am just not one of them.

I've had it a few times since being back in town. No complaints. If there's someone doing it better, I'd like to know.

Chopped chicken. Corkys. Chopped pork, Gridleys. Onion Rings, Gridleys. Dry ribs, Corkys or Jacks. My preference. Others have their opinions.

More concerning ribs. I have my preferences for pulled and (if I have to) chopped. Interesting that you mention Jack's. Never tried it and don't hear it mentioned often. I'm assuming Jack's and not Baby Jack's.

I just prefer chopped because it is easier to make sandwiches. Yes, Jacks is different from Baby Jacks. In my opinion, Baby Jacks is a joke, but that is just me. Jacks is a no frills place on Old Summer and they have some very good food. Catfish, BBQ and not sure if they still do, Friday was steak night. Don't expect fancy but the food is very good. They do a lunch buffet several days per week, can't recall exact days.


If you want a BBQ buffet, you have to hit Leonards on Fox Plaza. Nothing they make is the best there is, except the best catfish you have ever eaten, but everything is good. The vegetables are awesome and flavored just right. Lunch everyday and open for dinner several nights. Without a doubt the best buffet in town.

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Am I the only person in Memphis that hasn't been to Tops....ever? I am going to have to try it one of these days. Isn't it a BBQ place? Cause all I ever hear about is how great their burgers are.

My favorite ribs are either Corky's or Commissary. Can't stand Rendezvous. Tried it 3 or 4 times, mainly when friends or family visiting from out of town....they all want to go there. I guess it's because I don't like dry ribs. And since the FF switched to Rendezvous BBQ nachos, I am saving a ton of $$$ because I just can't stand the flavor. I really liked Central BBQ nachos, that's the only thing that was worth spending $$$ on food at FF.

(01-31-2014 11:19 PM)Tanyaskees Wrote:  Am I the only person in Memphis that hasn't been to Tops....ever? I am going to have to try it one of these days. Isn't it a BBQ place? Cause all I ever hear about is how great their burgers are.

My favorite ribs are either Corky's or Commissary. Can't stand Rendezvous. Tried it 3 or 4 times, mainly when friends or family visiting from out of town....they all want to go there. I guess it's because I don't like dry ribs. And since the FF switched to Rendezvous BBQ nachos, I am saving a ton of $$$ because I just can't stand the flavor. I really liked Central BBQ nachos, that's the only thing that was worth spending $$$ on food at FF.

It might be a BBQ place but their burger is really good. Give it a try. Good price and good taste, perfect combination.

(02-01-2014 01:00 PM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  

(01-31-2014 11:19 PM)Tanyaskees Wrote:  Am I the only person in Memphis that hasn't been to Tops....ever? I am going to have to try it one of these days. Isn't it a BBQ place? Cause all I ever hear about is how great their burgers are.

My favorite ribs are either Corky's or Commissary. Can't stand Rendezvous. Tried it 3 or 4 times, mainly when friends or family visiting from out of town....they all want to go there. I guess it's because I don't like dry ribs. And since the FF switched to Rendezvous BBQ nachos, I am saving a ton of $$$ because I just can't stand the flavor. I really liked Central BBQ nachos, that's the only thing that was worth spending $$$ on food at FF.

It might be a BBQ place but their burger is really good. Give it a try. Good price and good taste, perfect combination.

I am gonna have to. What the closest and best near Cordova?

(01-29-2014 10:20 AM)3601 Wrote:  

(01-29-2014 09:31 AM)TigerNK Wrote:  Count me as someone who finds Central to be slightly overrated. I know the owners are huge Tiger fans, which probably explains both their popularity in the area and the deleting of a negative post on this board. The truth is you can get excellent and poor BBQ on any given day from any of the major players in town (Central, Corky's, Commissary, Rendezvous, etc.). I have found Corky's to be the most consistent of the big boys. It's never what I would call excellent BBQ, but it is always at least good. I've had truly inedible ribs at some of the others.

I like the unwritten rule of Memphis BBQ. If the restaurant ships their food on FedEx planes, you are probably at the wrong spot for true Memphis BBQ. Cozy Corner, Paynes, Tom's all sort of validate that rule. I will say that The BBQ Shop in Midtown might be my personal favorite, but I believe they do ship some of their items. If I lived closer it would be my go to spot.

I think Capital Grille will do very well, especially in that location. They simply offer a better product than Ruth Chris or Flemings. My last experiences at Folks Folly were nothing comparable to the food and service you see at a Capital Grille. I do hope they have upped their game, as they are a locally owned place and we want as many of those as possible.

I don't car that the CBQ folks are Tigers fans. Their ribs are just the best and most consistent in my book. That being said, I'm not a HUGE fan of their sandwich.

I'm with you in this boat. I'm not too concerned about the fact that their huge Tiger fans. You are right that their ribs are the most consistent. I've had better in this city, but I've had a lot worse. And most other places have good days and bad days.

I go to Central more for their other products. Their nachos are the best in town, their wings meet or exceed what the best wings can provide, their chips are great, and their salads are awesome. They also have a great beer selection downtown, which sways my vote heavily.

Central and BBQ shop are my favorites. BBQ shop has the best sandwich and can make a REALLY good slab of ribs (they can be off, sometimes, too). But, for everything else or a slab of ribs that I know will be good, I'm heading to Central

(02-02-2014 09:07 AM)Tanyaskees Wrote:  

(02-01-2014 01:00 PM)Sheldon Cooper Wrote:  

(01-31-2014 11:19 PM)Tanyaskees Wrote:  Am I the only person in Memphis that hasn't been to Tops....ever? I am going to have to try it one of these days. Isn't it a BBQ place? Cause all I ever hear about is how great their burgers are.

My favorite ribs are either Corky's or Commissary. Can't stand Rendezvous. Tried it 3 or 4 times, mainly when friends or family visiting from out of town....they all want to go there. I guess it's because I don't like dry ribs. And since the FF switched to Rendezvous BBQ nachos, I am saving a ton of $$$ because I just can't stand the flavor. I really liked Central BBQ nachos, that's the only thing that was worth spending $$$ on food at FF.

It might be a BBQ place but their burger is really good. Give it a try. Good price and good taste, perfect combination.

I am gonna have to. What the closest and best near Cordova?

I would guess Macon and Sycamore View. It is in the Bass Pro parking lot. Not a lot of seating during the lunch crowd but worth the effort. We went after church 2 Sundays ago and was shocked to see they were more crowded than during the week at lunch.

Was at Target Poplar / I240 Saturday and Capital was serving for a soft opening. USDA Prime was in the air. Drove by this morning and the prep cooks were firing up the kitchen. Open for lunch too!

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(01-27-2014 10:48 AM)3810hFo Wrote:  Still a better value and product than Five Guys.

There are tons of those type of burger places in DFW, and Five Guys is way down on my list. May do well in Memphis depending on who the competition is.

Huey's is a must when I'm in town.

Dang you George. You and Monte need to stay out of Tunica.