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For three star Californian, try Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous in Memphis. It's known for its barbecue. It's been awarded the Best of Romantic and Best of Group Dining awards. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place features brunch. This place is open late and good for groups.
1.0 of 5 stars.
NOT THE SAME PLACE ANYMORE - LOW GRADE DOG FOOD AT BEST.....6 years ago, rendezvous was the BOMB. Best ribs I ever had bar none, and I have had all the best in Kansas City, Chicago, Memphis in May and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love it! I'm not a fan of ribs in general, but they have the best damn pulled pork sandwich ever with their awesome spicy sauce, baked beans, and spicy vinegar cole slaw...and I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best dry rub ribs I have ever had. I enjoyed the whole experience. Great service, despite what some other reviewers have said. They took really good care of us and even took a picture to post on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These ribs were hittin, for real son!!!! I am a fan of these dry rub ribs, don't place any sauce on them just enjoy the smoky, seasoned goodness. I'm not a fan of slaw, but I'm a fan of it here,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
RIbs that were to die for. Great ambiance and goos southern cooking.The most memorable part of the evening was chatting with the upstairs bartender - that made the wait for a table worthwhile.
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My mouth is watering just thinking about Rendezvous. My husband and I got off the plane and went straight to Rendezvous for lunch on Thursday afternoon. Apparently, they are only open for full lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Old School, back-alley, and very good. Not the best BBQ (too much hype), but a fantastic atmosphere. Of the three of us, two had ribs and said "they were great, but overpriced." I had the brisket...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister and I went here a week ago, and I really enjoyed myself. We'd never had dry rub ribs before, and even though I think I like mine better with sauce, I still found them to be wonderfully...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Believe the hype. the ribs are that good. Sauces are great and were my favorite of our BBQ tour so far. The ribs were good without the sauce but even better dipped in hot or mild. The hot wasn't all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wowee! Megan C.- I totally agree with you about the brisket- it was freakingknockyourfaceoffamazing!I loved the food and the atmosphere and the fact that the entrance was in an alley.Did I tell you?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing that Bill Clinton and George Bush have both been here, my friends and I gave this place a try. I thought, "Well, if a Democrat and Republican can agree on something, which doesn't occur...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't think it lived up to the hype. My ribs had a great flavor but the quality of meat seemed to be lacking. The baked beans were awesome, as was the brisket. I would definitely go back for the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rendezvous is one of those places that everybody hears about and then goes to. The dry ribs are unusual around the area, but have sort of become a signature dish for Memphis.Here's the thing: The ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best dry ribs around!! the slaw and beans were good too but this place is all about the ribs!! i was there on a busy tuesday night and the server was rushed but i was there for the ribs...not the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would just like to say HELL YES to the vegetarian beans and rice. So damn good and they don't have to be, because this is a barbecue place and they don't need to concern themselves with the likes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there are waiters at a restaurant who take enough pride in their work to keep them working there since 1965 or 1973 (there was a waiter my night who's been working there since 1973), then that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good God, best BBQ ever! Dreamland, take note, this is how you're supposed to do it! Sure our server's have never been outwardly friendly, but I don't give a damn when the food tastes this good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great waitstaff but couldn't quite acquire the taste of the ribs. Being from Texas I was expecting a different flavor and the rub is very heavy on paprika. Didn't care for the slaw but the ribs were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really neat atmosphere - great smells as you enter the alley...The rub is a "dry" rub and sauce is unique - tangy and hot.The ribs were not tender and generally dry. The sides are good.Fun place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying that I am not a huge fan of bar-b-que, but I do appreciate good food, regardless of preparation/style.This was not good food. The ribs and chicken were dry andf tasteless. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good ribs. I found the rub to be very good. The ribs were crispy on the outside and decently moist on the inside, but they could have been more moist. the flavor didn't penetrate into the meat so it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dry rub ribs. Michelob on tap. What else to say. Get sausage app and half slab and a pitcher of beer, what could be better.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wet vs. dry. That's the argument that continues ad nauseum. As a Georgia resident, I have little to contribute here. Georgians love their sauce--tomato-based, more vinegary than sweet (as compared to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime, and I mean EVERYTIME, I am in memphis/ms I always stop in here for their ribs. I have never experienced ribs like this in my life and don't think it is a culinary experience that can be had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOOOVE their ribs! We were in town for a night during business travels and oh man am I happy we ate at Rendezvous for our only meal in Memphis. What a great food memory. The ribs were tender and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
passed through and was told this was the place we needed to go. went for lunch and all they serve are half rack or full rack of ribs. we had one chance for memphis ribs and glad that this was where we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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I had never been to your restaurant and took an out of town guest from Chicago that loves Bar B Que. Both of us recieved overcooked Chicken and Ribs. Post mix Tea out of a Box come on. Are you in the South or not. I know this must be a recient development.
openlist - user review - 06/25/2009
4.0 of 5 stars.
yes i am a fan of course! i am a memphian!!!! but anywho i love this place. been going since i was little.....but i must share this with the world of yelp....if you havent tried the LAMB RIBLETS!!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
DATE: June 11, 2009SINGING THE BLUES AT THE RENDEZVOUSGetting My Grub On in the Back Alleys of Memphis By Mandy Locke-McKestrick for http://manlocke.yelp.comI was ducking into a side alley on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The staff is super friendly, the sauce is very good, and the slaw OWNS! This was my first try at Rendezvous after being introduced to Corky's, and I have to say that Corky's wins overall. While...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rendevous is the Mecca for dry rubbed ribs. They don't put any sauce on and the rub is awesome. You can get a cheese and sausage plate and taste the rub here even better. People compare this place to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the folks at rendezvous do not eff around, kids. when they say the barbe is hot, they mean it. they don't even bother with contrived levels of hotness like at lesser bbq places -- you'll find no...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Perfection...I love em so much that my Boyfriend has them overnighted for my bday!! So friggin good. One year we were in nashville for a work thing and decided to spend our free weekend there to drive...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Did we really just spend $35 on the worst bbq ever? YES! Ugh. Grr. Extreme and total disappointment doesn't even begin to say how I feel about the meal here. The ribs are TERRIBLE. They're dry, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
People have said on here that it's a tourist trap and there are better places. However, I was watching Food Network recently and saw that Bon Appetite Magazine picked Rendezvous as their #1 pork BBQ...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is this place a tourist trap? Yes. Is this place maybe overrated? Yes. I will admit openly that I prefer Kansas City or St. Louis style ribs. Having had a long time to think about these ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a Memphis been there done that tourist trap icon. The ribs are their menu headliner. The price for what you get makes this a two star vs three star. The REALLY small sides of beans and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
ill agree with pinecone and say that this place is just for the tourist to say they have been, it has a long history of making ribs that taste, feel and smell like you are eating an old ladies couch,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I freakin' love the Rendezvous. Everytime I'm craving some good bar-b-q chicken, I always miss this place. I must admit, during the times I frequented Memphis I was on a non-pork kick, so I never...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Tourist trap. Don't fall for it.If you think these are good ribs than you haven't had enough.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
these are great ribs and sandwiches. i am not a big bar b que eater, but i like them. the last guy is entitled to his opinion and if had better ribs please tell me where.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, they have good ribs, famous ribs in fact but there are other BBQ joints in the Memphis metro area that have equally as good food for a lot less money. And hey, you can have BBQ at a lot of other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on the advice of fellow yelpers and ordered the small plate of ribs. Holy Moly - AMAZING. The dry rub has just the right kick to it and although I tried both the sauces they offer at the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ill keep this short. If you think you've had pork ribs, you havent until you've tried Rendezvous. You'll know what I'm talkin bout as soon as you near the alley that it's located on. The smokey...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You gotta come here if you're in Memphis. Get here early though, as the lines can be long. The dry rub is good and a little spicy. Their cole slaw was the best we've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
STOP, look no further - the Rendezvous is the place to be. I used to work in Memphis and ate there all the time. Even flew back from London once just to eat at the Rendezvous (had to have the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Atmosphere is one of a kind. And the dry-rub ribs are out of this world. Best I've ever had. Sure it's got tourist appeal, but they flock there for a reason.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hit this place Sunday evening...and i was totally impressed! For starters u enter through the alley....which is cool. It's almost set up...like it was a old club or something. You step down...and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting Memphis and thinking you had great barbecue at Rendezvous is like visiting California and thinking you had great Mexican food at Chevy's.As others have commented, this place strikes me as a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am re-reviewing this place b/c my prior review was done by my bf who temporarily hijacked my yelp.Like the original review said, the place was absolutely forgettable. It unfortunate because I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff, quick service, great atmosphere. It's a must try when visiting Memphis. It's in an alley, so it may be hard to find, but it's right across the Peabody Hotel.
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place because one gets to walk down the sketchy alley that leads to it across from the Peabody Hotel. The interior screams old Memphis. The food is ok. If you're in the mood for the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was in Memphis for business and had some extra time, so I decided to try the World Famous Rendezvous. Located in a back alley that is directly across the street from the Peabody Hotel, when walking...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All you need to know is that I'm a Texan where the real BBQ takes place, yet this was some of the best I've ever had!Located off the alley, like a good joint should be, you stumble upon this cavernous...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the shit. All I can remember about it was that there were a bunch of little kids asking me to give them money for their basketball team at like 10:30PM on a weekday night and that the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are always reasons to avoid a place that's been hyped-up to the point it becomes a tourist staple. But in avoiding these places, you tend to forget why they became so popular in the first...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here once and will never return. It isn't even in the same ball park as the other BBQ joints in town. My BBQ sandwich was cold and tasted as if it was left out all day plus my husbands ribs...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Memphis staple, pretty much lived up to expectations. I wasn't blown away, but I enjoyed my experience thoroughly.Get there early unless you don't mind waiting - no reservations (except perhaps for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Good dry ribs...but i like the wet kind, which they don't have"
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being raised in TN, I so missed good ribs (pork) when I moved away. The best and my favorite is dry ribs. Typing this review is making my mouth drooling now. Memphis dry ribs are the best - hands...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a Memphis (and BBQ in general) legend. While driving cross country with a buddy of mine (who grew up in Memphis), we stopped in only to find that they were closed in between lunch and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who gives Rendezvous any less than 5 Stars probably never ate there. Southern BBQ joints don't get any better than this...- Hidden in a back alley.- Down a set of old stairs.- Generations of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
see my profile picture...that rack of ribs speaks for itself. I waited many years to get to Memphis...just so i could try these ribs!And believe you me... they did not disappointed.They cook them in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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Ask for "JUICY RIBS" whiners! This place is awesome, atmosphere - smokey romantic and rockin Some folks complain about anything. I lived in Memphis 20 years and ALWAYS try to get down those steps to those...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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i was visiting Memphis and was taken to this restaurant by relatives. i had a taste for some good ribs and food and i wasn't disappointed. but i was overwhelmed by the service i received. I was waiting to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wooo-eeeee!!Another score from Yelp! I had to stop off here after I saw all of the good reviews, and I'm telling you, I was blown away!I got there at 12:30, after getting some help from a bum because...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome scene. Very cool spot with old school waiters in white jackets/black tie - very good food at good price - would have got 5 stars, but there are "better" BBQ joints in Memphis from a food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in Memphis, how could you not have BBQ? I don't even care if you're a vegetarian. Eat those ribs! Rendezvous is tucked discreetly and somewhat speakeasy-ly down an alley. You head down some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here one time and really don't care to go back....everybody was bragging at how good this place was, so I was really stoked about eating here....I ordered ribs and when they came out I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent ribs. The ribs are more of a dry rub, which i am not as much of a fan of, but they were still cooked well and tasted decent. As a busy restaurant they really try to turn and burn the tables,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was our last dinner in Memphis and it was well worth it. We got there around 7 and there was no wait at all. Got seated, got our drinks, placed our order and got our food all within 20 minutes....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wandering around downtown, my girlfriend and I decided to try out the old touristy Rendezvous. There seemed to be a bit of hype about the place, and I've never had real southern barbecue before (only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is known for their DRY RUB ribs and is still the BEST ribs I have ever tasted! I don't think anything in Cali can compare to this God-send. Can't wait to try these again the next time I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food Road Trip: Memphis, TN Day 8Arrived in Memphis from Richmond late afternoon, checked in and proceeded to go to Rendezvous in downtown. The place was not that hard to find even though it was in an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely not worth the hype. This is one of the places that rely on their touristy reputation so much that they have forgotten the meaning of customer service. Since moving to Memphis, I have been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's so great about this place?Oh, you know, it's only THE BEST BBQ EVER!!Service is super surly. Especially if you're a prima donna. Tell them you want the ribs: half order if you plan to keep...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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I honestly think this is some of the best bbq in Tennessee, in the southeast, Heck, in America for that matter. If you're a babrecue aficionado at all, you 'll love this place. Best dry rubs, ever, period. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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It is located near Beal Street and the night life of Memphis. The dry ribs are the best.Well worth going to visit.
kudzu.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although i haven't tried very many memphis bbq places, but among those that i tried, Rendezvous is the best! The wait is quite long, and yes it is quite weird that is in a little alley, but this is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An absolute must for the out-of-towner. Also, the chances that you may spot a celebrity are pretty good. I knew I was in for a treat as soon as I walked through the door and smelled the ribs cooking....
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my second time and I have to admit, the first was nothing short of horrible. I went back a second time because my date and I were trying to find something before the Dave Matthews concert...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of ribs, much less the dry rub kind. I like "wet" ribs more, but I will eat at Rendezvous anytime. I worked in Memphis last summer for a good month, and my hotel was literally...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had to try this place as it was ranked Memphis's best BBQ. While it was good, I preferred Corky's. These are cooked over charcoal and have great flavor and nice bark. Kinda crispy but still tender...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The ribs here are good, but not as good as Corky's, IMHO.At Corky's the dry ribs need no sauce. I like my ribs dry but here at Rendezvous, they are too dry to enjoy with no sauce on the side.Still,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Rendezvous for the first time and honestly, I was disappointed after all of the hype I have heard. The dry rub was good, but I prefer another local restaurant that sounds like "Porky's". The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best dry rub ribs ever!The BBQ nachos were outstanding, the service was on the spot.The rumors are true folks, this place is legendary.Rendezvous deserves to be a nationally registered safe house for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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This place was a great dissappointment. We moved here a year ago and I make way better ribs at home. They were dry, small and chewy. But the service was absolutely forrific! Not a pleasant dining experience at...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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The Rendezvous is the place that made me never want wet ribs again. They set the standard for dry rub ribs for me. That was 17 years ago. I took my wife there after telling her for so long that yes Corky's is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aaah. Rendezvous dry ribs. Spicy, savory, and finger-licking delish. They serve slaw, baked beans, rolls, and potato salad...only gripe: no fries. Fantastic atmosphere and friendly service.
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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Horrible! I should have known this would be a poor experience from the start, when the gruff person seating guest said, "Only 1?" upon seeing I was on my own, and seated me next to the station where workers...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Horrible! I should have known this would be a poor experience from the start, when the gruff person seating guests said, "Only 1?" upon seeing I was on my own, and seated me next to the station where...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pork ribs I have ever had and I was born and raised in Texas!!!! The dry-rub is my favorite.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend wasn't all that impressed, but I think these are the best dry-rub ribs I've had out in the wild. I do tend to slather on their hot sauce on top of the dry, so don't miss out on that. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DRY RUB.Its all about the Dry Rub at Rendezvous, which sits in downtown Memphis, near the ever famous Beale Street.The service can be kind of surly, you do not want to talk back to the servers, it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to love it, I really did, and I know it's called "dry rub" for a reason - but the ribs were just too dry. The chicken was better - it must have more self-lubricating characteristics. We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ah yes, DA 'VOUZ!!!i couldnt roll thru memphis without stopping at the 'Vouz. i was brought here by a friend, so i trusted him when he took me down the alley to what seemed like a hole in the wall......
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bar none, the best dry rub ribs I've had. The place is huge, but it gets packed. We went down the alley, downstairs and through the labrynth of rooms that make up this spot, but the trek was worth it....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're a vegetarian in Memphis and you're being dragged around from world-renowned barbecue restaurant to world-renowned barbecue restaurant, you're in luck when you get to the Rendezvous. Why?...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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I was working in Memphis for a few months and everyone said I had to try out Rendezvous. I normally don't believe hype, but it definitely lived up to everything that had been said. The dry rubbed ribs were...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Guaranteed heart-attack. But damn good heart-attack.From the dry rub ribs to the sausage and cheese plate, this is artery hell (but fattie heaven). 5283 stars for Rendevous (and 6000 calories plus...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just Down the Alley and in the basement. Rendezvous has some amazing dry rub ribs, they have single handedly changed my mind about how I like my ribs. Excellent service and Exceptional Ribs! When you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Head up the alley and into Rendezvous if you're a fan of dry rub ribs. I personally prefer the mop method, so I found the ribs to be a bit dry. My friends thoroughly enjoyed them though. Rendezvous...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The day I went I had excellent service. Friendly and professional. The ribs were really good. Had the rack. So tasty. Outside ones were a tiny bit dry, but the inner ribs were sweet, smoky, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hype. It really kills the experience. I came in expecting the world's best BBQ, instead I got 1 crazy waiter and an over hyped, over cooked rib sitting in front of my face.Trusting my fellow yelpers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rendezvous has atmosphere and history and the looks of a restaurant that has reason to have done well-- and it has.It's tucked into a dimly lit alleyway that is hard to find at first, but once you get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Rendezvous is the best barbeque that can be found in the Memphis area. My favorite thing to order is the barbeque nachos. The barbeque has the best flavor combining sweet and spicy along with the cheese is...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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The Rendezvous is a placeholder in Memphis historical cuisine, and is the prime destination for people who want real Memphis-style ribs. This place has been around for ages, and so has the wait staff! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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This place has as much history as you'll get in a BBQ restaurant in Memphis. Know that the service isn't great. The servers are as old as the restaurant and they want you in and out of there. As long as you...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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I see now why Corky's is rated #1 BBQ in Memphis. The Rendezvous is the most over rated eatery my wife and I have ever set foot into. The restaurant was a filthy hole...a layer of grease and dust cover nearly...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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Best ribs around! Ambiance, service and all the food is great. Fun dining experience!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes things are popular and suck and sometimes things are popular cause they are just that awesome. Rendezvous is the later.Yes, it is touristy and sometimes crowded. But what the hell you are in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rendezvous, in a downtown Memphis alley. Sounded good to me. I had the ribs, and now I'm a new convert to the joys of dry rub. The beans were especially good. The atmosphere seemed like it might...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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Food is definitely the focus here. The BBQ is great and large portions. We had the house specialty pork ribs which were tasty, falling off the bone. Don't expect much on sides, small dixie cups of coleslaw...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is halfway down the alley opposite the Peabody Hotel. You then go down the stairs and discover a fairly sizable and popular joint, with many rooms. It appears to be a locals hangout...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hard to find. I like Sticky Fingers better. The slaw is mustard based. I did not like it at all!
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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Grew up in Memphis and used to eat here often. Liked other places better, Jim Neely's, Payne's, John Will's, Corky's, but always respected Charlie Vergos and what he built. Ate there tonight first time in 22...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a rendezvous with Rendezvous. That is to say, I had a date with Charcoal-Broiled, "Not since Adam has a rib been this famous," Expertly Dry Rubbed, Juicy, Spicy, Finger Lickin', Worth the Wait,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I prefer my ribs wet with sauce but Rendezvous makes good dry rub ribs. Eating here is about the experience. The food is definitely southern (read: lots of meat and very little veggies). As John...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though I haven't been to this place in MANY years, I recall going here in my late teens, and finding the ribs and bbq sauce(for the ribs) to be quite good. I usually stay away from ordering ribs when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why is this place listed twice on yelp? I had to post on both. This place is the king of dry rub ribs and the best baby back ribs anywhere. I love dry rub. I love Memphis. Rendezvous is neither...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rendezvous is a cool place for ribs. Their version of ribs is very good and so are the beans and coleslaw. Colleen The Vinyl Queen had the chicken breast and it was great too!While we were there one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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They have excellent dry rub ribs and darn good bbq nachos. As long as you don't mind the wait to get in, you won't have to wait long to get your food. The servers are friendly, but fast. Yes they will try to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ribs here are forever burned into my memory.Hail to the king, baby.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I'd done my homework before my trip and I knew that this was the the place to be for some serious rib action. I will admit it was a bit hard to find and I didn't expect the entrance to be down an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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I can't believe some of these poor ratings. I live in Arkansas but lived in Memphis 20 years. I'm currently doing a photography book on Memphis so have been returning often. I have eaten at the Rendezvous 3 or...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best things about traveling for a living is serching out the best places to eat in the country. This place is one of those places.The funny thing about this place is that you sit down and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For me, Rendezvous ribs are almost a religious experience. As far as I'm concerned, the dry rub ribs are all that you should order. They are fantastic. They're served with sides of sweet baked...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was convenient and fun and the food was great. This is the perfect place to go if you're in town for just one day, which I was. But be warned...it's pretty "touristy" and you might have to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Look, I know I'm in downtown Memphis with all of the tourists in their short pants and white socks, but Rendezvous was *right there* and I was told by a few locals that it was worth a shot, so I went....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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we just moved here, WHY are some of these OLD reviews still on here???? this food is plainly HORRIBLE the SERVICE IS HORRIBLE the ribs taste like CARDBOARD THE PLACE is a TOURIST TRAP for chumps !!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I left Memphis with a dry rub fetish. I used to think I could never live anywhere but San Francisco, yet now I am filled with a deep despair of the lack of deep fried or dry rubbed foods. They call...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A must do, even though it does make me feel slightly like a tourist when I'm there.Service can be crappy, and the wait can be even crappier. Their menu has gotten more kitschy lately, but it's still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dry rub ribs--you either love them or you don't. Since I'm one of those people who wears their dinner on their sleeve, it's a relief to be able to walk out of Rendevous not bathed in sticky,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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I don't want to be overly harsh, but how the he** is this place in business ????? Are visitors to Memphis or the locals that stupid ?? I hope not, and I don't think they are really... The food is gross, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place IS NOT good!!!!!! GO to corky's seriously.. i dont know who started the rumor that this place is good. The service is not good, the bbq is dry and cold, the ribs are ALL dry...and I mean...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Out in Memphis for a work trip. Had to check out this place because I heard so much about it...And it turned out to be really good. When I hear so much hype about a place, I usually expect it to not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a classic, and a must-see when in Memphis. The ribs can occasionally leave something to be desired- they're not the meatiest, and can sometimes be pretty dry. But 97% of the time you'll get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This isn't the best BBQ I've ever had, but it's pretty darn good. Where I'm from, people don't use dry rub. However, I prefer this method of BBQ ribs. I really enjoyed the beans, with pieces of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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Soooo disappointed. It's just living off its name. I go to BBQ in every town I visit, and I thought this was supposed to be a good representative of the legendary Memphis BBQ scene. It must just stay open by...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit I was a little disappointed in this "world renowned" restaurant. Not that the food wasn't good or the service was bad or anything, but the ambiance was severely lacking. And unlike...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on the way up to Illinois. Lets just say it was the best ribs i have ever had. I used to like Sticky Finger's ribs in Chattanooga,TN ( Memphis wet style), but not after i came here, now its...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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I was disappointed with the Rendezvous. Not so much because it wasn't good but because I had been told it was great...and it wasn't. Rendezvous is that place you take family visiting Memphis for the first...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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I have eaten at Rendezvous over a dozen times. Never had any trouble parking (garage is right across the alley). I have always had nothing but great service. The ribs are simply the best. I have tried ribs in...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience with true southern BBQ. It may be a tourist trap but it was tasty and not that over priced. I would go again.
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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It's obvious that there seems to be an effort to prop up the reputation of this dump on this website and other travel forums. Everyone has an opinion and that's a good thing, but it seems to me that there is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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I had never heard of the rendezvous until 3 years ago! I have lived in memphis all of my life! I would prefer rendezvous ribs, sausage and cheese plate, bbq chicken, bbq shrimp, beans, coleslaw, cheese,...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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How this dump on CitySearch gets a '9.3' rating is beyond rationality for anyone with functional, unburnt off tastebuds. Sorry, but there's a reason why informed visitors and patrons say bad things about this...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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Ok, I'm not sure what the people that post negative things about this place was expecting, but my visit lived up to all the good things that I was told this place would be. The dry rub ribs had tender meat to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I can't imagine how this place gets anything positive, it's a tourist, nasty trapyou must be kidding me for god's sake, this place is a friggen dump that serves ribs that taste like they were cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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The Rendezvous has been included in John Grisham's books, song lyrics and generally has a world-wide reputation. The food is good. Bu there are good rib places throughout the South. For example, Dream...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tucked in a little alley in downtown Memphis is The Rendezvous, famous in BBQ circles for serving the best dry rub pork ribs in the nation. Numerous celebs including Tom Cruise are said to have dined...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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For a place that came so highly recommended, I was very disappointed. The ribs were very tough- felt like I was eating 'jerky'. The sides- beans and slaw- were fine.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2005
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It's been around forever. My parents ate there. The food is ok. Ribs are covered in the dry rub which is tasty but it's not spectacular. I'll go for lunch because it's downtown but won't make a special trip....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2005
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My family has talked about this resturant for years but I had never been with them. We live 2 hours away and I could not imagine that it would be worth the drive, especially since I don't like dry ribs....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Supposed to be one of the most popular rib joints in town, but I just don't see it. The dry rub tastes like dehydrated ketchup, everything is served on cheap paper plates, and the servers are crabby...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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Average food that is over priced and very rude service. I was very, very disappointed.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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Yes the ribs are wonderful, and the waiters are superb, but what no one tells you about are the wonderful barbecued shrimp. You have to call a day in advance to put in your order because they simmer for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2005
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Memphis is proud of its limited choices I guess. This place is god-awful !!!!!!!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2005
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If you come to the Rendezvous for a great time with friends and great food - especially dry ribs - you won't be disappointed. If you don't like dry ribs, don't get them! They are definitely different but most...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2004
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I've had better BBQ at "DreamLand" in Tuscaloosa AL......the Rendezvous is awful, the ribs taste like they're reheated under a lamp....the service is with a bad attitude.. SKIP THIS ONE
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2004
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Not sure why this restaurant is listed under West Memphis, AR but in any case, The Rendezvous is 1 of my sentimental faves in Memphis. The best dry ribs ever, character waiters & atmosphere all contribute to...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/29/2004
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Great dry ribs (which is the only kind they have), get a sausage and cheese plate and a pitcher. Most folks get a full order, don't try anything fancy, a full order is what they do. Service is great and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2003
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I think the Rendezvous is wonderful. If you don't like dry rub, eat something else off of the menu besides ribs. The place is great! Q should be spicey and not sweet. Rendezvous gets it right every time.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2003
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I Have had serveral people say"If you go to Memphis, you have to go to Rendezvous" Me and my friend went and it was the worst meal I had in Memphis. I really thought it would be better. A lot of hype on this...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2003
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Two foods I love in Memphis are fried pickles and the Randez-Vous(pork ribs). I can hardly wait until the next time I'm in Memphis to savour that little southern delicacy cooked to perfection, pork ribs. Yeah,...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2003
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Great Ribs and don't forget the cheese plate. Great BBQ
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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if you like good southern slow cooked bbq this is the place for you,i've tasted it from everywhere down south,and these people has got it goin on !
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2003
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"This great rib joint is nestled in Downtown Memphis with the best dry rub ribs & appetiziers in the US. The atmosphere is great and your waited on hand and foot. These waiters never have to write anything...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2002
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I am not from Memphis, but every time I drive through, Charlie Vergos is a must stop. Dry rub is the only way to do ribs, and this place does it best.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2002
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I really don't see what the hoopla is over this place. These were by far the worst ribs I have ever had. The only thing good about the meal was the ice tea.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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This place was amazing...celebrities were rushed in and out....the food came very quick...great southern hospitality....great music....food was unbelievable
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2002
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very fun place... waitstaff is quite funny..... I loved the atmosphere... It is what Memphis is known for
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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eating at charlie vergos rendezvous is a grand experience, on a visit to memphis from florida, we happened in to the rendezvous when they were having a private luncheon (of course it was tuesday and they did...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2002
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Lived in Memphis for over 25 years, been to most BBQ restaurants. Don't want to eat from styrofoam plates, platstic forks unless I'm at a picnic, which is the way the food is served. Food quality if average,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
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I've eaten at the Rendezvous so many times, it may have lost it's magic for me. I have never had a bad meal there. The sausage and cheese platter plus a slab of Ribs and a couple of beers. I guess you have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2002
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Everything about this place makes it the perfect place for southern barbeque. Yeah the ribs are dry but they are suppose to be. If you want sloppy ribs go north. You feel like you're at a family reunion or a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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I used to work for a bank that was connected to the Rendevous. I loved to go after work and have dinner. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone that loves barbeque. I have since moved to Fort Worth, Texas...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Best ribs in the country!!!! PERIOD. Worth going to Memphis for these only.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2002
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Great atmosphere, take a bunch of folks. Do not miss the sausage & cheese appetizers!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2002
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The ribs at the Rendezvous are simply awesome. I have tried ribs at many other establishments and these are on top. The service is great and the sausage and cheese plate is simply the best to begin the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2002
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Great spot to take tourist friends. Great atmosphere. The waiters have been there forever and are very good at their job
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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Best ribs ever! Nice atmosphere and great waiters! Most of them have been there over 20 years.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2002
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So maybe it's not the best barbecue in Memphis. I still have dreams about this place after I cross the Tennessee state line. Really. Granted, I have great college memories of endless pitchers, sausage and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2002
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Rendezvous has been a downtown Memphis institution since 1948, and it has a well-deserved reputation for serving the best ribs in town. You can see the food being prepared in an old open kitchen as you walk...
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they sell plenty of dry-style barbecued ribs in this downtown restaurant in an 1890 building. many antiques and collectibles fill the dining room, and the service is some of the most efficient in town. the...
nytimes.com - user review
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if you don't have a great experience at the "vous", then you probably don't deserve a good time. the staff is friendly, the customers are partying, and the dry ribs are the best in the country. great place for...
fodors.com - user review
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this well-known establishment has been in business in downtown memphis since 1948 and welcomes thousands of tourists every year. the walls are adorned with interesting historical memorabilia, but people come...
10best.com - user review
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dry rib heaven...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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we were directed here by a newbie to the city, and quite honestly it ranks amongst the worst food i have.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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a favorite with memphians, this restaurant is where they take visitors for fun atmosphere and food. technically, the ribs served at the rendezvous are not barbecue-they are char-grilled with a dry rub of...
wcities.com - user review
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our group of 35 people got ripped off at the rendevous...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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well, emma and i knew we had to have dry rub ribs in memphis, and we supposed it had to be here since everyone (and we mean everyone) we spoke to beforehand named this fine establishment as the place to eat...
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