Central BBQ
Memphis is famous for its barbecue, and Central BBQ is a Memphis favorite. The starters at Central BBQ offer a little for everyone, including a sausage and blue cheese plate, barbecue nachos and smoked hot wings. If you want something a little lighter to start, Central BBQ also has house and chef salads available. In Memphis, barbecue means pork, and you will have plenty of pork to choose from, from pulled pork sandwiches to ribs. Plates are also available in beef, turkey and chicken, and sandwiches also feature bologna, sausage and portobello mushrooms. The classic rib plates at Central BBQ are specially prepared with a dry seasoning rub, marinated overnight before cooking and served dry or with a wet sauce. You can wash it all down with a beer, soft drink or iced tea.
Central BBQ
2249 Central Ave.
Memphis,TN 38104
(901) 272-9377
cbqmemphis.com
Huey's
Readers of Memphis Magazine have awarded Huey's the best burger in town distinction every year since 1984. For the original burger and the original location, the Midtown Memphis Huey's is the place to go. Huey's offer a large selection of burgers, from the world-famous Huey burger to the West Coast burger, among others. It also serves a lively selection of munchies, including fried pickles, Huey's signature spinach and artichoke dip and fried mushrooms. Other main courses include a nice selection of beef, fish and chicken dishes such as the mahi mahi plate and grilled chicken and pineapple kabob dinner. If you are looking for something a little lighter, you might want go for a bowl of homemade potato soup, cobb salad or Thai chicken salad.
Huey's
1927 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 726-4372
hueyburger.com
Boscos Squared
Overton Square is the heart of midtown Memphis, and that is where you will find Boscos Squared. More than a great midtown restaurant, it is a great brewery as well, with four brews on tap year-round and others available seasonally. Diners at Boscos Squared have a lot of choices to make from the delicious gourmet entrees, sandwiches and wood-fired oven pizzas. Unique entrees include nori-crusted tuna, shrimp and grits and black bean and goat cheese tamale. Pizza lovers will delight with such choices as pollo diablo, buffalo chicken or Chesapeake pizza, which includes a fine selection of seafood and pesto.
Boscos Squared
2120 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 432-2222
boscosbeer.com
