Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
Rendezvous
An old-school favorite hidden in a basement off an alley, open since 1948, famous for its dry-rubbed pork ribs that define Memphis barbecue.
The entrance is on Commissary Alley, across from the Peabody Hotel, and the basement walls are covered with old photos. The signature dish is pork ribs dry-rubbed with a Greek-style spice blend, served with mustard slaw and beans. The restaurant doesn't take most reservations, and there are lines during dinner hours. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. Other Memphis barbecue spots to try include Central BBQ and Payne's.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat approx. 11:00–22:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- The Peabody Ducks March
- Cotton Museum at the Memphis Cotton Exchange
- Withers Collection Museum & Gallery
- Beale Street
- Orpheum Theatre
- Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
- Mud Island River Park
- National Civil Rights Museum