Pollard's Bar-B-Que

Food was great as always... Never a hit & miss moment always on point!!!!

Set back from the road a little bit with ample parking and a simple storefront was what I was looking for. Off Beale Street but still BBQ quality. Greeted by the casual Memphis charm as soon as I walked through the door, followed by a wath of the cool smoke that was about to tantalize my taste buds. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich, spicy, with coleslaw on top and 5 full wings, dry rub. When I say the sandwich was crisp with a bite and a sauntering undertone of sweet smoke, you know what I'm talking about. It was fresh with a combination of flavors that permeated through my tastebuds with a lingering of the beautiful, chopped, not pulled, smoked pork. When I say it was exactly what I wanted and battling at the top of a arguable list of pulled pork sandwiches, it is high up there. From the bun, to the smoked meat, to the BBQ sauce, and coleslaw; on point!

The chicken wings weren't overdone, uncomplicated, and were everything I needed. I got the dry rub because I like the sweet and savory combination between the chicken meat and flavors of a dry rub. Comparison is the thief of joy and I can't compare the wings to the pork sandwich but I did like the sandwich better. But, like I said, the wings were exactly what I wanted without knowing it.

The dust leftover should explain it all, I ate everything off the plate and it being a BBQ place, it came with the exterior left over decoration of a satisfied customer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Today is the 4th of July and didn't want to get on the grill. Went to other bbq establishments, and their was a lot of chaos. Almost gave up, but rode by Pollard's and gave it one last try. It was plenty of people ordering but everyone was cordial and patient. One person taking orders, and she was excellent. Apologizing to everyone for the wait, but she was very professional. Food was great. We'll be back. Thank you 😊

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great bbq! We stopped in on our way out, heading toward the airport. Denise was a fantastic host. She put a meal together for 3 of us. Ribs with their dry rub and bbq sauce are a must. Brisket was fantastic. Baked beans and fried okra were delicious. I love skin cut french fries, yum! Lastly she let us sample the bbq spaghetti. Yeah, that's right, bbq spaghetti, Wonderful! We will return in August when we are back thru Memphis again. I suggest you stop in and try everything!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I haven't been to this place in years. Just turned around in the driveway

I had the Duo plate and brisket sliced. Tips were really tough and brisket had no seasoning to it. Bland would be nice to say. Sides were limited but if you can fry chicken, I would assume fries would be available. The restaurant looks nice and has history all over the walls. But I anticipated trying some good memphis bbq and disappointment is what I received.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Fantastic rib tips and chopped pork. Great tasting meat and flavorful smoke.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rib Tips, Rib or Rib Tip Plate, Pulled Pork, BBQ Spaghetti, Sandwich

Visiting Memphis and stopped by Pollards and what a great experience we had. The food was fresh and tasty and the best was the wonderful woman that helped us order. She made our experience so special and we would definitely come back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was nearby and wanted to support local business. The BBQ is amazing and the young man behind the register was very welcoming. I'll be back :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I bought barbecue at Pollard before it was good this was not fresh. I was at work before I checked my ribs

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

An amazing family owned and operated restaurant, Ms. Torria was amazing! I come from a family with a BBQ restaurant history, and this was the best I’ve ever had!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Got the barbecue wings, and they were fantastic

We were passing through town and stopped at Pollard’s BBQ and got a rack of ribs smothered with mild delicious BBQ. Delicious!!!! Will do again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rib or Rib Tip Plate

Am busy watching this program on television right now, restaurant impossible Robert Irvine so glad to see you guys are still open 😺😺😺

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you’re in Memphis or the surrounding areas, you have to try this place. Move over Memphis BBQ (Goodman Rd). There is a tastier king in the area. The sauce is one of the sauces you will want to take home. It really is that good. The Okra is made to order (hot and crispy) and the potato salad is out of this world.
I paid around $24.00 not including tip. Worth every penny. I will come back prior to me leaving the area.
The area isn’t the best (the reason for 4 stars) but the food is well worth making a visit.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4