What Reid Crist likes about Payne's Bar-B-Q:
A BBQ place in the same position for 51 years says something about the food. Put it in the category of Rendezvous, Tops, Leonards and the Commissioner. True Memphis style meaning there are more meat than you know what to do. I could have made two Jumbo sandwiches with the amount of meat on my plate. Look at the photos. My partner chose a Jumbo sandwich and brings half of it home. First bbq place I was, I couldn't fin... View all feedback.

What Carroll Schulist doesn't like about Payne's Bar-B-Q:
It is definitely a pain to eat. You shouldn't call it BBQ, they should be a bunch of sauce that covers a mysterious meat. I ordered a slice and got a slice of plate. Has come with beans and something I suspect is a vegetable? It had also included a very stable bungalow. I don't know how these places get high reviews. I drove from the highway on the way through the middle of the city to get a highly rated Memphis BBQ... View all feedback.

Restaurantji
4.3 ★ from 201 reviews
Joan
07.06.2023 - 14:09

I've eaten grill in the United States, and without a doubt this is something of the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, just the right hint of smoke, and the...

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Jenő
07.06.2023 - 14:09

This is in my top 3 favorite restaurants to eat at, ever. Nicest people, best fried bologna, best BBQ in Memphis and the very best slaw, second only to my grand...

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Menulist
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
Merl
16.12.2017 - 09:05

And THIS is Memphis' best BBQ. Before you go to Beale St., get to Payne's.

Jayda
16.12.2017 - 09:05

This is honest to goodness beautiful pure pristine real pork barbecue. The pork, is outstanding it's tender, it's crispy on the edges, a really nice

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