No-frills, venerable barbecue spot dispensing slow-cooked pork & ribs, plus lunch & dinner buffets. Based on 730 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
5465 Fox Plaza Dr, Memphis, TN 38115
Phone: (901) 360-1963
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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–4 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–4 PM |
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Reviews
John Kasper
On your quest to sample all the varieties of Memphis BBQ be sure and stop here. I’ll give you two reasons. #1 is just to meet Ms. Loretta who has been here 52 years. #2 is the excellent BBQ sandwich with their dark rich BBQ sauce. #3 is the slaw on the sandwich. While some people think it doesn’t belong on a BBQ, this slaw certainly does. Try it with the slaw first. My partner commended the spaghetti and the dinner roll which was almost a desert. Enjoy.
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Randy Satterfield
We stopped here on a whim and are not disappointed. The pork is the best we’ve had.
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Eric P
Oldest bbq joint in Memphis long-known locally for their legendary buffet, which sadly ended during the COVID-19 pandemic. Still worth stopping by if you’re in the area for consistently good, large portions of traditional bbq at some of the cheapest prices around. Especially recommend the bbq and ravioli, potato salad, mustard slaw, hot bbq sauce. Good catfish and ribs, too.
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Aj Viera
I’ve been here 2x. Once a few years ago. Food is still some of the best I’ve ever had. Ribs are fall of the bone tender. Catfish almost melts in your mouth while still having a good crunch. Service is like having dinner at grandmas house. Can’t recommend this place enough
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Jim Peterson
Ribs are small, but meaty! Nice rub and very tasty. Not overcooked. There’s something about Memphis ribs. No one seems to take the silver back off! So far, every slab I’ve gotten has that membrane still on it! Never seen that and I can say I’m not a fan. It kind of gets in the way! Oh well. The ribs are sticking together but have a nice pull. Not too tight. The sauce is a little thin but has a surprising taste. It’s not spicy but tangy. And rich. Maybe a little coffee? I don’t drink it, so I’m guessing. As for the sides, the slaw is ground! Wow! It’s very fine and sweet. Then sour. Then a vinegar aftertaste. Very easy to eat! The baked beans have pulled pork in them. Very good. Still sweet but rich tasting. Lots of pork in the beans. Very tasty.
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Lois Berry
Leonard BBQ restaurant has lost it’s ability to prepare the good tender ribs that fall off the bones like they did back in the day. The last 3 times I’ve gone there the ribs are always dry and hard. Yesterday I brought a 30.00 and something for a slab of ribs, it was so dry and hard I couldn’t eat it, I believe they were left over from another day. They should close now so I can try to remember when they were one of the best BBQ place in town #protect your reputation… just saying
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Brian Van Hoosier
When you taste the word barbecue in your life this is what it tasted like in the very beginning. Essential stop for anyone that loves the food and honors the craft of slow and low. The hospitality is second to none too. Thank you everyone for today.
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Greg Christie
Well that crazy mustard slaw is definitely some good eats as well as the beans and the ribs….Totally Awsome.. Customer service was great as well. Dont let the outside apperance keep you from trying out this fine BBQ establishment
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Adam Wilson
Called ahead and they said their credit card machine was broken but were open until 2. So we went and got cash, showed up at 12:45, and they said they decided to close early. What a joke. The parking lot area is also sketchy.
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Ikari Press
Absolutely delicious! I had to get the ribs. So many great choices. Very friendly staff. I liked the way the inside is set up. Looking forward to visiting again.
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