The Memphis Grill

🔥 5 Stars – True Memphis BBQ Heaven! 🔥
If you’re looking for the real deal when it comes to barbecue, this is it! The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender with that perfect smoky flavor that only comes from hours of slow cooking. The pulled pork? Juicy, flavorful, and piled high—just how it should be. And don’t even get me started on the sides—the mac and cheese was creamy perfection and the potato salad was perfection.

The staff was friendly, service was quick.. You can taste the love and tradition in every bite. Hands down one of the best barbecue experiences I’ve ever had. I’ll be dreaming about that chocolate chip cookie also

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I’m genuinely baffled by the glowing reviews for this BBQ spot. I came in hoping for authentic, flavorful barbecue, but what I got was dry, bland, and forgettable — particularly the pulled pork, which was so dry it was practically inedible.

The sides didn’t help either. The macaroni and cheese tasted like it came straight from a boxed mix — no real cheese flavor, no homemade texture, just a gloopy afterthought. For a place that prides itself on comfort food, that’s just lazy.

Based on my experience, I would seriously question the credibility of the positive reviews here. I’ve had BBQ from coast to coast, and this ranks as some of the worst I’ve tasted in Los Angeles. If you’re craving good BBQ, I’d strongly recommend looking elsewhere — you deserve better than dry meat and powdered mac and cheese.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 4

Having read the reviews here and being recommended on Eater LA, my hopes and expectations were high that this will be one of my go-to BBQ spots in the area.

Going on the employee's recommendation, we got a 3 meat combo and a half rack of ribs for 2 people and we'd be able to try most of the meats and sides.

A few non-food related things to point out, I didn't know in advance it's pickup only and the wait would be 20 minutes and that there are no chairs of any kind while you wait even though there is space by the pickup window to at least put a bench so I'd only recommend calling and ordering in advance to avoid any kind of wait. One more thing, don't come thirsty and unprepared to wait 20 to 30 minutes, water isn't available but they'll be happy to sell you bottled water for near Disneyland prices. Sorry that last part really irked me and I had to mention it.

Back to the food, we got it and a bit under the 20 minute estimate given, naturally I'm looking forward to trying it. Before digging in, opening the 3 meat combo box, the portion of each meat isn't much, visually disappointing. I said okay let's see how it tastes and the disappointment got worse.

The pulled pork, brisket and I thínk tri-tip, all 3 were lukewarm at best and extremely bland on their own since they had no sauce on them but just basic salt was non-existent and I think it was the tri-tip, it was dry and chewy. Unless something drastically changes, I would not get any of these meats again.

The half rack of ribs though I can't fault, cooked extremely well, sauces just right and the flavor of the sauce was what I like in BBq ribs, sweet but a bit tangy too but I would highly recommend the ribs.

The sides, the stand out ones for me was first the Mac and Cheese, then the potato salad, mashed potatoes then slaw and I liked them in that order.

Not long after getting home and trying the food, I did call the restaurant, spoke with the employee who helped me to express my feelings about the food, she was very nice and offered apologies and a possible explanation as to why the 3 meats might have been cold but the reasoning didn't make a lot of sense so I question if that was really the reason the food was cold.

I wanted to write this review to let others know what to possibly expect and to minimize anyone else being disappointed with certain menu items here. Definitely get the ribs which is obviously one of the main reasons you'd go to a BBQ spot like this but the other things were hit and miss sadly.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Ribs, Baby Back Ribs, Mac \u0026 Cheese

Didn't get a chance to order food here due to a wait of over an hour. But I'm told their food is great and was recommended by a friend

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Memphis can mean many different things to many different people. Whether it's the abode of good BBQ or the wellspring from which we now enjoy BBQ and the blues Memphis is a good thing. Such is true enough for The Memphis Grill. Operating take-out BBQ can mean stock if fast bought and completely depleted. We missed out on the chicken for the first of many forays. Brisket, Tri-Tip, and Baby Back Ribs were more than enough for two to feast like royalty. Tender and juicy, hinting at the hours spent smoking each was a delectable delight. The sides were less impressive but I didn't come for sides. Cornbread, pale and diminutive as it was however, may need some reworking unless their make is traditional to Memphis, as everything else certainly was. Hardly a fault and I dare not judge so hastily on what could be regionally recognized and accurate. Instead, all focus is on the smoked meats. What about the BBQ sauce? Sweet and tangy or kicked-up and spicy hot, both were delicious. Each adding its own sumptuous characteristics and flavorful notes to enhance not over power. Homemade gets sauces to that level. Homemade gets a 5 star... 'till next time and the meat sweats that come with such tasty good eats, I'll be thinking of this place first when it comes to BBQ. You should too. 😋

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket, Ribs, Cornbread, Potato Salad, Tri-Tip, Baby Back Ribs, Mac \u0026 Cheese, Smoked Beans, Corn Muffins, Pulled Pork Plate

Vanessa and Manu are the absolute sweetest! They always greet us with the biggest smiles and warmest welcome.

I wasn’t a big fan of ribs, until we tried The Memphis Grill. One bite and I was hooked! Their dry rub ribs are incredible, and my partner loves the wet rub. The brisket is out of this world, the sausage links are packed with flavor, and their mac and cheese? Hands down the best I’ve ever had. Creamy, cheesy, homemade, and clearly made with love.

We’ve been coming here for years now, almost every month, and it’s never disappointed.

If you haven’t tried The Memphis Grill yet — you’re missing out. Highly recommend!

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was amazing! Got the 3 meat combo if I had to complain about something I'd say it was too much could not finish it all had leftovers for later😅,

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket, Ribs, Cornbread, Hot Link, Tri-Tip

I have been here twice and now dream about the food. It is incredible, you’ll love it.

I highly recommend the mac and cheese and the chicken!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cornbread, Mac \u0026 Cheese

INSANELY good BBQ!! We picked up food to take to friends and everyone was amazed by the food! The collard greens - best I’ve ever had, THE best Brisket, best BBQ sauces hands down!!! Excellent ribs, chicken, coleslaw, mashed potatoes and cornbread muffins… We’re definitely going back to try it all… THANK YOU GUYS!!!!! See you soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went here for the first time. Service was marvelous. The woman who took our order so patient and fun. I ordered the 1 meat with 2 sides, pulled pork, mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese. All AMAZING! Will definitively be going back.

A gentlemen asked as I walked up, “First time? You can’t go wrong!” No you can’t!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cornbread, Mac \u0026 Cheese, Corn Muffins, Pulled Pork Plate, Garlic Mashed Pot

Highly recommend the ribs WET! First timer, will be ordering again!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just fantastic food. Scratches my midwesterner BBQ itch— always find myself supremely disappointed when I’m craving it on a Monday and they’re closed! Very friendly people as well. I never mind spending on Memphis Grill.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic barbeque. Got the 2 meat, 2 sides combo with brisket, pulled pork, garlic mashed potatoes and mac & cheese, and I couldn't scarf it down fast enough. Brisket melted in my mouth. Barbeque sauce was excellently balanced between tangy and sweet. Staff were warm and friendly. No seating available, but authentically no-frills, just great food. Highly, highly recommended!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cornbread, Mac \u0026 Cheese, Pulled Pork Plate, Garlic Mashed Pot

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Excellent ribs

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cornbread, Baby Back Ribs