Central BBQ Memphis
DOWNTOWN
DOWNTOWN
147 E BUTLER AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38103
Hours:
Monday 11AM–9PM
Tuesday 11AM–9PM
Wednesday 11AM–9PM
Thursday 11AM–9PM
Friday 11AM–9PM
Saturday 11AM–9PM
Sunday 11AM–9PM
OUR MENU
Sausage & Cheese Plate
Smoked sausage, cheddar, pepper-jack, pickles, pepperoncinis, honey mustard sauce, served with crackers.
Smoked Hot Wings
Wet, Naked, Jerked, Dry Spice, Honey Gold or Sweet Heat. (Whole)
3 Wings
Pork BBQ Nachos
Marinated slow-smoked pulled pork on a bed of tortilla chips topped w/ BBQ sauce, cheese sauce, shredded cheese, jalapeños, and finished off with a light dusting of BBQ Shake.
Chicken or Turkey BBQ Nachos
Same as the Pork Nachos but with chicken or sliced turkey breast.
Brisket BBQ Nachos
Same as the Pork Nachos but with sliced beef brisket.
No Meat BBQ Nachos
Same as Pork Nachos but without the meat.
Chips & Bleu Cheese
Home-cooked seasoned potato chips, served w/ a generous portion of chunky bleu cheese dressing.
Includes a roll or bun & 2 small sides or 1 side salad.
Half-Slab of Ribs
Marinated overnight & slow-smoked to perfection. Served wet, dry or half & half.
Slab of Ribs
Marinated overnight & slow-smoked to perfection. Served wet, dry or half & half.
35.00
Full Slab + 4 Sides
Marinated overnight & slow-smoked to perfection. Served wet, dry or half & half plus four sides.
Rib Combo
Half slab of ribs, served wet, dry or both + 4oz each of any two meats.
Pulled Pork
7oz of slow-smoked pulled pork. Chopped upon request.
Beef Brisket
7oz of smoked, trim sliced brisket.
19.00
Pulled Chicken
Served as 7oz pulled or as half chickens.
17.75
Smoked Turkey
7oz of smoked, trim sliced turkey breast.
14.00
3 Meat Combo
4oz of any three meats. Ribs are extra.
26.00
Built w/ slaw & mild sauce unless otherwise specified.
Pulled Pork
4oz or 7oz of slow-smoked pulled pork. Chopped upon request.
8.50
Regular
10.50
Large
Beef Brisket
4oz or 7oz of slow-smoked brisket, trim sliced.
Regular
13.50
Large
Pulled Chicken
4oz or 7oz of hot rubbed, dry marinated, slow-smoked chicken.
Regular
11.50
Large
Smoked Turkey
4oz or 7oz of hot-rubbed, dry marinated slow-smoked turkey.
Regular
11.50
Large
Portabella
Grilled 7-8" portabella mushroom marinated in balsamic vinegar, olive oil & spices, topped with gouda cheese.
Regular Only
Smoked Sausage
5oz of grilled smoked sausage.
Regular Only
BBQ Bologna
4oz slab of slow-smoked, grilled bologna topped w/ choice of sauce.
Regular Only
Turkey or Chicken BBQ Chef
Same as the House Salad, but topped with your choice of turkey or chicken.
Pork BBQ Chef
Same as the House Salad, but topped with pork.
Brisket BBQ Chef
Same as the House Salad, but topped with beef brisket.
House
Romaine lettuce, carrots & red cabbage, topped with shredded colby-jack, tomatoes & pepperoncini peppers.
Portabella
Same as the House Salad, but topped with portabella mushroom.
Home-Cooked Potato Chips
Regular
4.75
Large
Onion Rings
3.75
Regular
4.75
Large
Fries
3.75
Regular
4.75
Large
Home-Cooked Pork Rinds
3.75
Regular
4.75
Large
Slaw
3.75
Regular
4.75
Large
Greens
3.75
Regular
4.75
Large
Mac n' Cheese
3.75
Regular
4.75
Large
Potato Salad
3.75
Regular
4.75
Large
Green Beans
3.75
Regular
4.75
Large
BBQ Beans
3.75
Regular
4.75
Large
Does not include any sides.
Half-Slab of Ribs
23.00
Full Slab of Ribs
27
Pulled Pork
Served by the pound.
15.75
Regular
4
Xtra 4 Oz
Beef Brisket
Served by the pound.
23.00
Regular
7
xtra 4oz
Smoked Turkey
Served by the pound.
18.00
Regular
17
xtra 4oz
Pulled Chicken
18.00
Regular
4
xtra 4oz
Smoked Sausage
10
Regular
4
xtra (4oz)
Half Chicken
9.50
BBQ Bologna
10
Wing
3
12 & under only. Includes a side & small drink.
Grilled Cheese
6.50
Hot Dog
6.50
JR BBQ Pork Sandwich
6.50
JR BBQ Chicken Sandwich
6.50
Mac n' Cheese
6.50
Persons w/ nut allergies should avoid.
Homemade Peanut Butter Pie
5.25
Homemade NY Cheesecake
4
N/A
Hot Fudge Brownie & Ice Cream
4
NA
NA
Five Layer Cake
Caramel, Chocolate, Coconut, Strawberry
5.25
Homemade Banana Pudding
4.75
Brownie
2.50
NA
Please call ahead to schedule preparation of meat trays.
Pork Party Packs
Pulled pork w/ buns, slaw & sauce.
31.50
6-Pack
53.75
12-Pack
Chicken Party Packs
Pulled chicken w/ buns, slaw & sauce.
35.75
6-Pack
61.00
12-Pack
Turkey Party Packs
Sliced smoked turkey w/ buns, slaw & sauce.
35.75
6-Pack
56.75
12-Pack
Brisket Party Packs
Beef brisket w/ buns, slaw & sauce.
46.25
6-Pack
69.00
12-Pack
Meat Trays
Pulled pork & chicken, beef brisket, turkey, smoked sausage, bologna, +1 slab of ribs, buns & sauce. Half orders serve 10 people. Full orders serve 20 people.
97.00
Half Order
143.00
Full Order
We provide this Gluten Free menu as an option to customers. However, we neither guarantee nor warrant that any specific menu item will be entirely free of trace gluten amounts. By ordering from this menu, the customer accepts this disclaimer and the menu items prepared by our kitchen.
Pulled Pork or Chicken
Smoked Turkey or Brisket
Half or Full Slab Ribs
Side Salad (No Dressing)
Greens
Green Beans
Home-Cooked Potato Chips
Home-Cooked Pork Rinds
Fries
bbq in the heart of memphis
Nestled just behind the National Civil Rights Museum on Butler Ave, you'll find Central BBQ, a beloved spot in the heart of Downtown Memphis! We offer dine-in, delivery, and take out options to fit your needs.
Your quest for a mouthwatering meal ends at Central BBQ! We pride ourselves in serving up a delectable selection of slowly smoked meats. Our mouth-watering ribs, pulled pork, turkey and award-winning nachos have folks returning for seconds (and thirds!).
The Best BBQ Catering in Memphis
From corporate events to hospital catering for those long shifts - employees are always happy to have Central BBQ lunch and dinner catering. Our Downtown location also services many weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons and is ideal for any type of wedding catering in Memphis.
LOVE FOR THE SMOKE
We thought it would be a long wait but the line moved very quickly and there is so much seating. Would definitely recommend this place
to anyone visiting Memphis!
Coutrney L.
This is the best barbecue joint you’ll find in Memphis, HANDS DOWN! You really can’t go wrong with any of their main offerings.
CJ
I can see why the food wins so many awards. It is delicious. It's a must go to.
Mark G
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We thought it would be a long wait but the line moved very quickly and there is so much seating. Would definitely recommend this place
to anyone visiting Memphis!Coutrney L.
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This is the best barbecue joint you’ll find in Memphis, HANDS DOWN! You really can’t go wrong with any of their main offerings.
CJ
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I can see why the food wins so many awards. It is delicious. It's a must go to.
Mark G
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