Charles Vergos Rendezvous

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52 South 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Memphis, TN 38103

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(901) 523-2746
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Charles Vergos Rendezvous - Memphis, TN
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Memphis has amazing barbecue!! There are tons of great places to try! The Rendezvous is definitely unique among all of them--the ambience, the family-friendly atmosphere, but mo...

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Service was great. Loved the server. Although the food was well seasoned. I had the ribs and brisket combo, the ribs were not fall off the bone tender. In fact they were chewey an...


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Disappointed 12/7/2011

Service was great. Loved the server. Although the food was well seasoned. I had the ribs and brisket combo, the ribs were not fall off the bone tender. In fact they were chewey and dry. The brisket was also dry. Enjoyed the mustard slaw. more

Delicious! 8/12/2010

Memphis has amazing barbecue!! There are tons of great places to try! The Rendezvous is definitely unique among all of them--the ambience, the family-friendly atmosphere, but most of all for the food! Definitely try the beef brisket or the greek salad--delicious! more

Insulting 6/27/2010

The level of disgust I have for this restaurant is off the scale. We had heard mixed reviews of this place... more

Insulting 6/27/2010

slyran Provided by Partner
The level of disgust I have for this restaurant is off the scale. We had heard mixed reviews of this place and their ribs but I always want to give... more

Big DISAPPOINTMENT 4/25/2010

Their ribs are extremely dried and hard. It?s NOT tasty at all? I had a very high expectation before I go there, but it turned out to be a big disappointment? Cons: Dried and hard ribs more

Doesn't stand up to the hype. 2/21/2010

Had seen this on several Food Channel shows and was very excited to go. The rub on the ribs was way too salty to enjoy and the waiters were rude. Will not suggest as a stop to anyone. Cons: Salty Rub and Rude Waiters more

I miss the Rendezvous the most 10/16/2009

I used to live in Memphis and at least once a week we ate at the Rendezvous. Best ribs I have ever eaten, great atmosphere and just all round best place to be. I enjoyed living in Memphis but the thing I miss the most is the Rendezvous and their ribs. If ever there, it is the place to eat. I order them since we live many miles from there now. That is how good they are!!! Pros: Best ribs ever more

ribs for people who do not know good ribs 7/16/2009

I had a party of 28 with me for our annual dinner,and all agreed this place was far from great..tourist trap at its best more

Not a Dry Rub Girl but these were the best Ribs EVER!!! 6/10/2009

Love this place! Go as you are. No need to dress up...that's my kind of place!! Got seated, fed & out in less than an hour on a Friday night! Been ordering their spices & sauce for years. Found out my Dad and Mr. Vergos used to work together in the early 60's in Memphis. Made going there that more special. SO HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO GO EAT THERE!!! Atmosphere is great, service is awesome and love the fact that I can order all their food online & have it delivered in less than 24 hours!! Rendezvous IS A MUST if you're in Memphis!!! Pros: So easy to find...right around the corner from Mud Island Cons: NONE!!! more

Extremly Disappointed!!! 1/7/2009

I have been going to Tunica for 6 years. I go to Memphis every year to find a good BBQ. I have been to Neelys and Pig and Whistle. This year i tried Rendezvous. I tried the ribs, they were tough as leather. The waiter acted like he was doing us a favor just being there. I was shocked they had me eating on paper plates with plastic ware. Pros: The history Cons: Bad Food/Servious more

Amazing 12/22/2008

Ask for ""JUICY RIBS"" whiners! This place is awesome, atmosphere - smokey romantic and rockin more

best rbs and service i have ever had! 11/16/2008

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 enter the eating area and i saw the long row of steps and realized that i could not enter. I turned and told my wife that my knee replacement surgury would not allow me to navigate those stairs. a passing employee overheard me and told me that he would get an elevator key to take me downstairs. then proceeded to take me to a waiting room and cut on a tv for me to watch whlie i waited on him!! the service was excellent with little wait and the food was the best i have had. i will return every chance that i get! Pros: good service and foods Cons: have a flight of stairs to go down to get to eating area more

There is a reason people write songs about it. 8/29/2008

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 cool atmosphere only adds to the mystique and the legend, but be prepared because you are going to have to wait...and wait. more

Way overrated---horrible service! 6/1/2008

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 all! more

Lost their touch 5/10/2008

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 great but the Rendezvous is the epitomy of dry rub ribs. We went there last night and I was dissapointed as was my wife. I ordered a full order of ribs thinking I would take some of it back to the hotel. My wife did the same. The ribs were dry (not just dry rub) and a full order (rak- user guidlines won't let me spell it correctly)didn't even fill me up or my wife. Either they had a bad night or they have gone way downhill. Based on ther other reviews, they have taken a turn for the worse. So now Corky's is our number one pick. more

Horrible ribs - not just dry rub - dry, tough meat, rude hostess, horrendous cole slaw. 4/29/2008

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 were slamming dirty dishes. I asked to move and only after I held my ground did she agree. I ordered the ribs dinner. The ribs were not just dry rub - the meat was dry and tough. They were barely warm and, despite the thick layer of spices layered on top of them after they were cooked, they were bland. The waiter never came to my table to ask how my meal was, and I had trouble flagging him down. When I told him about the tough and dry meat, he could not care less. He did not offer to adjust the bill. So, I paid, walked a few blocks and happily had superb ribs at Blues City Cafe at Beale & 2nd Sts. - just go there! more

Great dry ribs! 3/31/2008

One of the most well-known tourist destinations for Memphis barbeque, Rendevous is actually quite tasty and... more

Great dry ribs! 3/31/2008

troutqueen Provided by Partner
One of the most well-known tourist destinations for Memphis barbeque, Rendevous is actually quite tasty and not necessarily over-rated the way many... more
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  • The Scene
    From the alley, a flight of old stairs leads to a cluttered but cavernous cellar where novelties, antiques and just plain junk cram every square inch of wall and ceiling space....

  • 12/14/2005 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 4:30pm-10:30pm (Rendezvous is not officially open for Tues-Thurs but they will serve you ribs, beans, & slaw if you show up) Friday, 11am-11pm Saturday, 11:30am-11pm
  • Payments: Discover, American Express, Diner's Club, Visa, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Central, Downtown Medical Center, Downtown Core
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