Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

A Memphis tradition. Love those Memphis dry ribs! Be sure and pick up a couple of bottles of the special seasoning!

This place is incredible. The food is amazing , the people are incredibly nice and helpful, and they make you feel at home it is such a great place for the whole family to eat at.

Nice spot with quick friendly service but the night we went the ribs were surprisingly dry, which was a disappointment. There was a water situation in downtown so I presume it was related to that.

Not the best BBQ restaurant in Memphis and local area. Ribs were cold and not much meat on them. The pulled pork was cold and not tasty. The beans were cold. The chicken was cold and had a lot of fat in it. I was very disappointed overall as I was told this was the best of the best to get Memphis style BBQ.

This is THE place for Memphis BBQ. I had the combo plate with ribs and brisket and my colleague had the ribs and pork shoulder (pulled pork). The ribs were simply delicious and the brisket was nice and tender. All plate combos come with beans amd slaw. The beans were ok at best but the slaw was a surprise. It is a vinegar and mustard based slaw (I think). But....the ribs are really where it's at.

Came alone to Memphis for a Grizzlies v GSW playoff game last year. And absolutely loved this place. Met some great people who also served in the military and had great conversations. The food was to die for and I went again before I left.

A Rib Mecca in Downtown Memphis. I have been to Memphis so many times over the past seven years as I have to fly into Memphis to visit customers in the area. I have been to almost every rib joint in the Memphis area from restaurant chains, to Ma and Pa places to hole-in-the-wall places. When you are in Memphis and looking for Ribs and Barbecue, Charles Vergos' is one of those places you have to try. Keep in mind that this place has been around since 1948 and they have their way of making ribs which has worked for them. The ambiance, the location, and the aromas when you are inside are what enhance their take on Memphis Barbecue. The Rendezvous is located in a back alley in downtown Memphis. There is valet parking for the restaurant, street parking as well as Public Parking nearby which I warn you, you should use at your own risk. Once you walk down Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous Alley you will find the entrance which takes you downstairs. When you arrive, a team of hosts and hostesses will help you find a table or seat at the bar and take you to your table. Once you sit down, you can take in the history, the decor and the wafts of aromas from the barbecue. Once I was seated my server came to my table in under 5 minutes, which was enough time for me to look at the menu and start deciding on what I should eat and drink. My server took my drink order and helped guide me through what was popular on the menu and his recommendations. I settled on the Brisket and Rib Combination from the 'Main Things' section of the menu. I chose the beans and the slaw as my sides. While I was waiting for my food, I had the chance to walk around the restaurant, take photos watch the Kitchen staff make the food and take in the vibe of the place. When my food came I had a hot-off-the-grill rack of dry-rubbed ribs and my slow-smoked brisket, made with the Rendezvous proprietary sauces and rubs. The ribs were not super-moist and tender but had a nice consistency between fall-off-the-bone and firm so that the rub could penetrate the meat and add to the flavour. The ribs were fantastic and needed no sauce, although I did try them with a little sauce just to see what they tasted like with the sauce. The brisket on the other hand was slow-smoked, tender and juicy and cooked to perfection, with a softness and tenderness and covered in barbecue sauce. I liked the sauce on the brisket as it had a little tanginess, just enough to open up your palate. The beans were good, not great and the slaw was edible. Overall, a great meal and manage your expectations and keep an open mind when you eat here. Charlie Vergos' has a method and a formula to their success and people still come here in droves, some to try it and most because they make barbecue the way they like it. If you are in Memphis, I highly suggest you try this Iconic rib mecca at least once. Parking: Parking near the Restuarant in garages or on the street. Valet Parking is available.

It was good, nothing special. Fast and friendly service. Would try a different bbq place next time

Outstanding BBQ. Best I've ever had. And the service -- EXCELLENT! Thank you to Darron, our awesome waiter, for taking such great care of us. This was an unforgettable meal. I had the ribs/brisket combo with sides of pickles, peppers, and potato salad (which was incredible -- GET IT!). If I'm ever in Memphis again, I will 100% return to Rendezvous. Thanks for a great meal!

I’m a regular here and this restaurant never disappoints. My server, Mark was friendly and welcoming.