Central BBQ - Summer

4375 Summer Avenue Memphis, TN • 
TVF Score: 98.02

Central BBQ is a beloved Memphis BBQ joint that has been featured on shows such as Crave and Food Paradise. Located in Summer Avenue, this restaurant is known for its mouthwatering, award-winning Tennessee-style BBQ and the warm hospitality of its staff.

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Crave

Episode: BBQ: Up in Smoke on 9/26/2011

Food Paradise

Episode: BBQ Paradise 3 on 7/22/2014

Central BBQ has been ranked No. 1 in the city for the last several years running, likely due to their outstanding smoked hot wings that are marinated in hot sauce overnight, smoked and then fried!

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    (901) 767-4672
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    Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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    Google Rating: 4.30
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