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The Commissary

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Local(901) 754-5540

2290 S Germantown Rd
Germantown, TN 38138

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The Commissary
Local(901) 754-5540

2290 S Germantown Rd
Germantown, TN 38138

http://memphis.citysearch.com/profile/9472863/germantown_tn/germantown_commissary.html

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For four star Californian, try Germantown Commissary in Germantown. This is a great place. It's known for its barbecue. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features brunch. This restaurant is good for groups.

User Reviews of The Commissary

Yelp.com Review - by Lawrence M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I recently went back to the Commissary for my 3rd time. I've had the ribs on a couple of occasions and been very happy with the flavor of their wet ribs. Service is prompt, restaurant seems clean and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim R.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had to wait for over an hour to get a table. The 6 of us got split across two different tables due to the restaurants small size. No biggy! I had the the BBQ nachos which were awesome. Wish I could...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by ted c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had the jumbo pulled pork sandwich served with beans, slaw and deviled egg. It was my first pulled pork sandwich, so I didn't have anything to compare it with. However, it blew my mind! Actually,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kim U.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Germantown Commissary definitely offers some unique dishes that other BBQ restaurants in Memphis don't offer. The two I can think of off the top of my head: deviled eggs & BBQ tamales. I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael L.

3.0 of 5 stars. After a weekend of wedding festivities, we had one last chance to get some decent BBQ- Corky's definitely didn't earn a second visit in my book, and so our friend took us here. Verdict: In short,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by joce l.

4.0 of 5 stars. "Pretty good BBQ, but amazing spicy BBQ sauce..."
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good BBQ, but I especially love the deviled eggs. The desserts are pretty good too.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by darryl b.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good BBQ. I am not a big fan of memphis BBQ but they do a good job. I allways did take out here. I had one dry rack of ribs, probably better at lunch i think it had been sitting in the warmer too...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie C.

4.0 of 5 stars. So Good Yull Slap Yo Mama!http://static.px.yelp.com/bphoto/Fhz1C3SfvzsaPiwcXgNT5A/lSorry MOM..better run from my pimp hand. I was out in Memphis for work (seriously, the most I know about this city is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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Good, but NOT the best

VERY crowded, very dirty. Food is average for BBQ. We recommend Corkeys or Interstate for a great Memphis dinner
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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An eating experience

This place is an eating experience; the crowded, rustic atmostphere's probably part of what contributes to the attraction. There have been 4 to 6 of us each visit and we have tried about everything and liked...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by d n.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best BBQ east of Perkins. The chicken is great but go for the shoulder and the Ribs. The rib meat is so soft and spicy I almost pulled a 'Rick James' with the wife. (she is a mother) Also, try...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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What's all the fuss?

After all of the great things I heard about this place, I have to say I was a bit let down. As a Memphis native, I am very particular to BBQ especially IN the Memphis area. I had the 2 meat plate which came...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Whats all the hype about?

The owner of this restaurant is obviously relishing in his success. He is rude and arrogant and has managed to convince his staff that customer service is of no consequence to his guests. They have a corner on...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Great food! Coconut Cream Pie is Amazing...the perfect end to a great meal!

Food here is great..no doubt. The smell when you walk in is wonderful and the place stays crowded. Crowds can be a negative thing, but not in a restaurant...they are doing something right if they keep the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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good food, but the service is interesting....

Food is always delic, but there are a few servers there that almost make me scared to ask for anything extra..... rough and tough.... certainly makes the experience less than enjoyable.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike J.

5.0 of 5 stars. What can you say more about the Commissary? Food is great, service is good, prices are wonderful.Try the Pig Chips.
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Clearly I'm not alone in loving this place. The place is a little small, so expect a wait if you're coming for dinner when everyone else is. The servers don't always provide the best service, but you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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BBQ must eat

i work at a hotel in germantown and this is the only place i ever recomend for the guests to go. they always come in looking for "real memphis style BBQ" with teh idea that Corky's is that. this is a farce. if...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Long way for so-so BBQ.

Flew 1850 miles and drove 30 miles just to get 'so-so? BBQ. This place it rated as perhaps the ?Q? in Memphis but I didn?t see it. My lunch was pork ribs and pulled pork. The ribs were dry and hard; the silver...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by mike l.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best BBQ ever!Every time I'm in Memphis on business I'm sure to bring home enough of their tasty ribs to last me for at least a week.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Misty C.

5.0 of 5 stars. As a true southern girl who's lived in TN for the last 28 years, I'd have to say that this is by far the best BBQ I've ever had.Best sandwiches, best ribs and even the best baked beans. Yum!
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Before I moved to the Memphis area, I would totally understand the statement 'it's just friggin' bqq!'. Six years later... uh uh! No way! It's not JUST bbq... it's muthaphuckin' awesome bbq! Here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dane K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really liked this place, AND it's open on Sunday! Jesus *does* eat ribs on a Sunday..Good BBQ without the fuss of waiting an hour for a table. Cute, classic oldie atmosphere but not dumpy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Larry M.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I could give an INFINITY star rating, for ANYTHING, this would be it. I grew up on this commissary's BBQ. Like many Memphians/Southerners - BBQ is like a fine wine...there are always subtle changes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa C.

5.0 of 5 stars. It is a place to jump up and down about. Just look at the business this place does. Good ribs and good portion size. The pulled pork is nice and tender. The BBQ chicken is very tasty-a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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Love the Texas Smoked Sausage

Ribs are the best, pulled pork excellent but my favorite is the smoked sausage sandwich! If in the area is a can't miss place! Fortunately my daughter and family live in Germantown and the Commissary is my...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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Great food

The barbecue sandwiches are terrific, and so is the rest of the food. I never knew devilled eggs could be so good. The bad part is I only live 2 minutes away, so it's tough to stay out of there. Parking is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by bari l.

2.0 of 5 stars. hey, it's friggen bar-becue, it's better than the Rendezvous dump mainly because it's in the suburbs of Germantown, but it's not anything to jump up and down about for god's sake, it's a BBQ joint...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2006
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User review by catmom613

My family lives IN Germantown, loves barbeque & the "down home" flavor we find here. We LUV the pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw & the desserts are out-of-this-world!!! My personal favorite is the caramel...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by mandy f.

5.0 of 5 stars. I think I found one of my new favorite BBQ place in the metro Memphis area. This is a pretty bold statement considering the area's reputation for this particular culinary specialty. The restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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BBQ at It's Best

The Germantown Commissary is located in an old building that if you didn't know to look for it, you might miss it. It has been rated as one of Memphis' top BBQ restaurants. It offers BBQ Nachos, wet...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by David T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Unlike some folks, I do consider tasty barbecue something worth jumping up and down about...it's one of the "small, good things" (per Raymond Carver) and my budget has a lot more room for small good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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Best BBQ in Memphis

As a former Memphian, I am confidant in saying that the Commissary has the best BBQ in town. The pulled pork has such a wonderful taste that you almost don't need the sauce. If you try to go eat at 7 pm on a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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excellent

Every time I've been to the commissary everything has been great. From the service to the food and the affordable prices... I recommend this place to everyone that wants good bar-b-q!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Some of the best ribs in town, even though the sauce is strictly on the side. Not Memphis-style dry ribs.
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2004
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Gtwn BBQ

I am from Germantown and after eating BBQ from places like Corky's for years I found the best in my own backyard. The potato salad is the best anywhere and the banna pudding will make you "slap yo mamma"
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2004
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Best BBQ in Memphis

I'm living in Memphis for the summer, and went on a mission to find the best barbecue place in town. I've eaten a LOT of BBQ while I've been here, and I can truly say this place has THE best ribs in Memphis....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2004
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Well Worth the Drive

Cute little part of town where there appears to be lots of money -- and there is definately some X-cellent BBQ! Devilled Eggs go nicely with the incredible pulled pork sandwiches. Classic banana pudding with...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2004
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T-Dine

This is the world's greatest coconut cream pie!!! I lve in Florida, but look forward to projects in the Memhis are - just for the Commissary! The BBQ is great, but have the pie first to be sure you have room...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2004
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BEST BBQ & Coconut Pies

I've tried almost all the BBQ Rib places in Memphis and I must say the Germantown Commissary is my favorite. If you like Coconuts, you'll love their pie too!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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Banana Pudding!!

Where else can you get great BBQ with all the sides and have the best banana pudding?
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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the best!

I'm from Seattle, and we just don't get good barbecue up here. I was visiting for a wedding and had a chance to try this outstanding barbecue. Man, this was great food. I can't wait to make another trip to eat...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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AOL CityGuide

barbecue and country store by the railroad tracks...
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AOL CityGuide

always best, all around, unique bbq. courteous service. great carryout...
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