Small, laid-back outlet serving BBQ smoked meats, poultry & hearty sides plus take-out options. Based on 576 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1902 Van Vranken Ave., Schenectady, NY 12308
Phone: (518) 372-5464
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Hours
| Tuesday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
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Reviews
Guy Leo
I read about it a few years ago and have wanted to go and wham! So darn good and tasty! Can’t wait to go back. We spent about 60 dollars and took home all little bit of brisket and five wings. You won’t find anything around like this as it’s one of a kind. Order beforehand and your good. While we were there, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM, they ran out of brisket, ribs, burnt ends, smoked wings and jalapeño cornbread. While we were there it was customer after customer. I am an absolute US connoisseur of BBQ and this place is smoking butt good! Oh, tell them some Guy sent you.
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Joe Masucci
First timer for an early lunch. Tried the Pulled Pork sandwhich with a side of the baked beans. Solid four star pork. Lots of pork between the bun. House sauce was tasty. A friend told me the baked beans were the best he’d ever tasted. I didn’t care for them and didn’t finish the side dish. Still, I can see how others would love them. The following week I came back for lunch to try the Brisket with a side of the baked Mac & Cheese. Next time I’ll go with the “lean” brisket. The brisket was a solid four stars as was the Mac & Cheese. GREAT sauces with the brisket. More food then an average guy can handle at lunch. My fat co-worker finished my lunch. Weird? Maybe a little but I hated to waste the food. $20 for the lunch sans drink. Worth it for the flavor, quality and portion. Again, the sauces were STELLAR. The place gets a rare five star because it is family owned and operated and they clearly work hard. Give it a try if you dig BBQ.
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Jormarie Kern
Wow! What a hidden gem! We came for a Cheerleading competition and decided to come in for some Southern comfort food! What an amazing experience for our big family of 14. Upon walking in Brittany at the register greeted us and gave us menus as well as amazing food recommendations. Brandon was also extremely welcoming and accommodating The food was FRESH & FLAVORFUL! Thank you BBQ KING !
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Dasey Taylor
Just had their ribs for the first time (that I can remember) and they were good, y’all! The meat just slides right off the bone!! Very tasty. I’ve also had their pulled chicken and brisket – which of both were very good. Chicken was full of flavor and the brisket was tender. I have to say though, I wasn’t impressed by their collard greens and baked beans. They just didn’t hit home for me but to each their own. Yams were sweet and the cornbread is good when made fresh. If you’re looking for local bbq, I say check them out! Staff are very friendly and always make sure you are satisfied at the end of every meal. Do know, they prepare their food to order and do run out of items fast. So order ahead!
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Justin Bessette
The food was to die for. I spent $40, and received well worth my food. They even brought out an extra piece of chicken and apologized due to mine being rather small. They asked multiple times if I enjoyed my food and really seemed to care. They have definitely earned me as a life long customer.
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Matt Milless
Good bbq for the northeast. I would go back. Would have a little more smoky flavor out of a. Smoke house but all in all it was good. If you are craving bbq it is worth the stop. Service was slow but they seemed to be passionate about the food.
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Mansion at Rebecca’s Fountain
Memphis King BBQ is hands down the best BBQ joint in Schenectady! The service from the owners was top notch. They gave recommendations on which sauces pair well with each cut of meat (and what to do with the leftovers! )
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Paul Miller
Consistently great! Ribs are tender but with that hint of well-seasoned crust on the surface. Beef brisket burnt ends are deliciously smoky and melt in your mouth. They offer a great selection of sauces and fry runs available on the side if you’d like. Peach cobbler is amazing, especially if you happen to get it while it’s warm. They used to make a great Nilla Wafer banana pudding dessert but haven’t seen it in awhile. I’ve been here almost a dozen times and half-expecting that they’d slip at some point. Thankfully, it hasn’t happened. Enjoy it!
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Tyler Rooney
I will keep this short. If you love BBQ, then go to Memphis King. I recommend calling ahead because they do sell out everyday.
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Joseph Stacey
Add me to the list of fans of this BBQ joint! The ribs are amazing. Fall right off the bone. Excellent flavor and texture. The mac and cheese was delicious. We tried the potato salad and it was also good. The pulled pork was extremely easy to eat or put on a roll. The pulled pork did seem fatty compared to others i have tried. They make a ton of different sauces and I intend to try them all. The white BBQ sauce was different and very good on the ribs. The sweet sauce was like eating honey. I was a mess when I was done and that usually means the BBQ was really good.
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