Payne's Bar-B-Que

Best barbecue I've had in a long time. Definitely lives up to the reputation. Can't wait to go back to Memphis again for more.

This is one of the best barbecue restaurants in Memphis. I was a judge's assistant at the Memphis in May Barbecue cooking contest for 11 years and I know a little about the Cue. I always get a pulled pork sandwich and take it home. You have to order from the counter but if you are handicapped it won't be a problem because the staff is very customer friendly.

Just outstanding BBQ and a dining experience that's hard to describe. The meat was excellently smoked and the slaw is made with mustard, unusual but very good. A small menu but when the basic BBQ is this good you really don't need a lot to choose from. In fact I don't remember any other side vegetables other than slaw and baked beans but both are great. Be sure you visit the men's room and check out the non-functioning-for-years urinal! Just do it, you'll see what I mean. It will be a hard decision next time I'm in Memphis whether or not I will want to try a different BBQ joint or just go back to Payne's.

Wow! This little, unassuming brick building houses extraordinary BBQ. It may not be fancy, but your taste-buds will thank you. The baked beans were definitely my favorite, but the sliced pork sandwich and ribs were quite delicious as well. The neon yellow coleslaw was a little strong, so we could only eat a little of it, but we were so full and satisfied by the time we left for lunch that we didn't even need to eat until the next day.