Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary

1. Germantown Commissary

8.7
2290 S Germantown Rd (at 2nd St), Germantown, TN
BBQ Joint · 111 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: If this is your 1st time, order something with the ribs or pork shoulder. THEN, venture out and try other things. Great deviled eggs and BBQ sauce. The turkey sandwich is amazing. Avoid the sausage

2. Corky's Ribs & BBQ

8.6
5259 Poplar Ave (inside the 240 loop, near White Station), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 85 tips and reviews

Angela A.Angela Andrews: Really great smoked turkey... Service was the best!!! Parking not so much cause they was busy.... But overall would recommend this place!!

Hog & Hominy is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

3. Hog & Hominy

707 W Brookhaven Cir, Memphis, TN
Southern Food Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

4. Gibson's Donuts

9.0
760 Mount Moriah Rd, Memphis, TN
Donut Shop · 103 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: MAPLE BACON DONUT. Read more.

5. Leonard's BBQ

6.1
5465 Fox Plaza Dr (btw S Mendenhall Rd and Mt Moriah Rd), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Southeast Memphis · 23 tips and reviews

TV Food MapsTV Food Maps: Check out Leonard's BBQ as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read more.

Brother Juniper's College Inn is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

6. Brother Juniper's College Inn

8.6
3519 Walker Ave (between Patterson and Highland), Memphis, TN
Breakfast Spot · University of Memphis · 117 tips and reviews

7. Central BBQ

8.8
2249 Central Ave, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Cooper Young · 172 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Kelley: Best BBQ in Memphis...ribs and turkey are my favorite. Great beers tap.

8. The Bar-B-Q Shop

8.4
1782 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Idlewild-East End Historic · 91 tips and reviews

Joseph D.Joseph Davis: The best BBQ sandwiches, ribs and rib tips in Memphis. Get the BBQ sandwich on Texas toast with the cole slaw or you're not getting it right! Their beans and cole slaw are so good on their own and I'v

9. Payne's Bar-B-Q

8.0
1762 Lamar Ave (at McLean Blvd), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 32 tips and reviews

MarcMarc: Thrillist Top BBQ List: "What you're getting: Chopped pork sandwich (jumbo size)"... chopped pork classics with pickle/mustard seed sweet slaw

10. Cozy Corner

8.4
745 N Parkway, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · North Memphis · 64 tips and reviews

Southern LivingSouthern Living: Made our South's Best List! Try the house specialty, smoked Cornish hen: smoky and moist throughout, its skin crispy and lightly glazed with a tangy sauce. Read more.

11. Sun Studio

9.3
706 Union Ave (at Marshall Ave), Memphis, TN
Museum · Midtown · 85 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Sun Studio is one Memphis' coolest, most fun museums. It's only $12 per person, tours last less than an hour, and all of the guides are local musicians.

12. Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

8.1
52 S 2nd St (at Union Ave), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Downtown Memphis · 245 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: On Man v Food, Adam Richman came here to pig out on their famous ribs, lamb riblets, pulled pork and chicken sandwiches.

13. The Peabody Hotel

8.6
149 Union Ave (at Second St.), Memphis, TN
Hotel · Downtown Memphis · 116 tips and reviews

PeabodyPeabody: The ducks march at 11AM and 5PM, but get there 30 minutes early if you want a primo spot along the red carpet. Or head up to the south side of the Mezzanine for a bird's eye view. Read more.

Gus’s World Famous Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

14. Gus’s World Famous Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken

9.3
310 S Front St, Memphis, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · Downtown Memphis · 185 tips and reviews
Big Bad Breakfast is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

15. Big Bad Breakfast

9.0
719 N Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS
Breakfast Spot · 42 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Chef John Currence’s motto? “Lard have mercy!” Biscuits slathered w/ sausage gravy & the burrito w/ house-made chorizo will have you praying for more. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c

16. Earnestine and Hazel's

8.7
531 S Main St (GE Patterson), Memphis, TN
Dive Bar · South Main Historic District · 61 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: The soul burger is a smoky, inseparable mess of beef, cheese, grilled onions, pickles and mustard Read more.

17. Ajax Diner

8.5
118 Courthouse Sq (btwn Van Buren & Jackson Ave.), Oxford, MS
Southern Food Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

The Local V.The Local Voice: Ajax Diner was voted Oxford’s Favorite in three categories: “Favorite Burger,” “Favorite Soul Food,” and “Favorite Local Restaurant,” Ajax Diner is a great place to eat and so much more. Read more.

18. Square Books

8.9
129 Courthouse Sq (Van Buren Ave), Oxford, MS
Bookstore · 13 tips and reviews

Ed M.Ed Meek: The finest bookstore in America. How could a bookstore in this small town have "The Store", Off Square Books and Square Books Junior. Only Richard Howorth could do that successfully. Wonderful asset.

19. City Grocery

8.6
152 Courthouse Sq (Jackson Ave. and Van Buren Ave.), Oxford, MS
Gastropub · 35 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Head upstairs. Elbow past the crowd. Get a seat on the balcony. Look at Johnny Reb. Sip your Wild Turkey, rocks. Read more.

20. Oxford Canteen

1006 Van Buren Ave, Oxford, MS
Sandwich Spot · 2 tips and reviews

Erin S.Erin Scott: Breakfast tacos to die for!

21. Faulkner's Home

Lincoln Avenue, Oxford, MS
Historic and Protected Site · 3 tips and reviews

Stephanie H.Stephanie Hollis: The grounds are creepy at night... Fun to play a game of spot-light or hide-n-seek

22. Jim Neely's Interstate Bar-B-Que

7.1
2265 S 3rd St (off I-55), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 46 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: This 33–year–old Memphis institution—originally a grocery store on a highway—is beloved for its simple pit–cooked por and a Memphis–created dish called Bar–B–Q Spaghetti, a mound of noodles dressed wi

23. Taylor Grocery

8.4
4 County Road 338, Taylor, MS
Southern Food Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Hope C.Hope Carter: Gumbo = awesome. Fried oysters = awesome. Fried catfish = awesome. French fries with Rotel = how can that be bad! Worth the 30 minute wait! No booze, so bring your own.

Blue and White Restaurant is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

24. Blue and White Restaurant

7.9
1355 Highway 61 North, Tunica, MS
Breakfast Spot · 19 tips and reviews

Kim G.Kim Griffith: Best Fried Green Tomatoes in the Delta! Everything was delicious!

Abe's BBQ is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

25. Abe's BBQ

7.7
616 State St. (@The Crossroads of Hwy. 61 & 49), Clarksdale, MS
BBQ Joint · 18 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Head south of Memphis on Highway 61 and you’ll find the Big Abe, a double-decker sandwich topped with slaw and drenched in a peppery sauce you’ll want to drink by the bottle.

26. Kim's Food Processing

417 3rd St, Clarksdale, MS 38614, Clarksdale, MS
Southern Food Restaurant · 1 tip

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Chinese style pork rinds

Delta Blues Museum is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

27. Delta Blues Museum

7.8
1 Blues Alley Ln, Clarksdale, MS
Museum · 9 tips and reviews
Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

28. Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art

252 Delta Ave, Clarksdale, MS
Arts and Crafts Store · 1 tip

MarlyMarly: Stroll by during the King Biscuit Festival in October for real blues.

Hicks BBQ is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

29. Hicks BBQ

305 S State St, Clarksdale, MS
BBQ Joint · 3 tips and reviews

30. The Crystal Grill

8.0
423 Carrollton Ave (at Lamar St), Greenwood, MS
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Jeremy F.Jeremy Fisher: Since the 1920s, people have traveled from all over the state and beyond for the gumbo, fried pork cutlets, and mile-high meringue pies at this Greenwood restaurant. Read more.

Po Monkey's is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

31. Po Monkey's

6.6
100 Po Monkey Road, Cleveland, MS
Lounge · 4 tips and reviews

32. White Front Cafe

902 Main St, Rosedale, MS
Restaurant · 1 tip

Brandy W.Brandy Wills: Fantastic tamales but make sure that you have cash.

33. Joe's Hot Tamales

Main St, Rosedale, MS
Food Truck · No tips or reviews
Scott's Hot Tamales is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

34. Scott's Hot Tamales

304 Highway 1 S (Spruce Street), Greenville, MS
Mexican Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Babalu Tapas & Tacos is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

35. Babalu Tapas & Tacos

622 Duling Ave, Jackson, MS
Tapas Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

36. Saltine Restaurant

8.3
622 Duling Ave (State St), Jackson, MS
Seafood Restaurant · Fondren · 20 tips and reviews

Byron W.Byron Wilkes: Incredible selection of oysters here! The beer & wine menu offers enviable choices. A little bit of everything from the South: Nashville hot chicken, New Orleans cocktails. One of MS's finest joints.

37. Bully's Great Soul Food

8.3
3118 Livingston Rd, Jackson, MS
Comfort Food Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

Marika C.Marika Cackett: Get the spicy collards!!! Best. Ever. Period.

38. The Big Apple Inn

8.0
509 N Farish St, Jackson, MS
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Jackson · 4 tips and reviews

Anetra B.Anetra Burch: Try the pig ear sandwich.

39. The Onward Store

7.0
Onward, MS
Miscellaneous Store · 4 tips and reviews

Chris G.Chris Grimmett: Great little country cafe, with a great view off the porch.

40. Solly's Hot Tamales

7.0
1921 Washington St, Vicksburg, MS
Mexican Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Paul W.Paul Whalen: Looks bad outside. Food is GREAT.

Margaret's Grocery and Market is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

41. Margaret's Grocery and Market

4535 N Washington St, Vicksburg, MS
Museum · No tips or reviews

42. Steampunk Coffee Roasters

8.7
114 High St (btwn Canal & Broadway), Natchez, MS
Coffee Shop · 13 tips and reviews

Michael R.Michael Roboski: These guys make coffee and art form. Each cup delivers happiness.

43. Fat Mama's Tamales

7.7
303 S Canal St (at Washington St), Natchez, MS
Mexican Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Fat Mama's TamalesFat Mama's Tamales: Knock You Naked Margaritas, Hot Tamales, Homemade Roast Beef Poboys, Hot Ham & Cheese Poboys. . .

Donut Shop is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

44. Donut Shop

8.4
501 John R Junkin Dr (Homochitto), Natchez, MS
Donut Shop · 11 tips and reviews

45. Mammy's Cupboard

7.9
555 US-61S, Natchez, MS
American Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Davis C.Davis CHARMED4U: Fantastic southern food!

Stax Museum of American Soul Music is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

46. Stax Museum of American Soul Music

9.0
926 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN
Museum · 57 tips and reviews
City & State is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

47. City & State

8.8
2625 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN
Coffee Shop · Binghampton-Lester · 12 tips and reviews
Highway 61 Blues Musuem is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

48. Highway 61 Blues Musuem

307 N Broad St, Leland, MS
Museum · 1 tip
National Civil Rights Museum is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

49. National Civil Rights Museum

9.3
450 Mulberry St (at E Butler Av), Memphis, TN
Museum · Downtown Memphis · 89 tips and reviews
A&R Barbeque is one of Memphis / Mississipi Itinerary.

50. A&R Barbeque

7.4
1802 Elvis Presley Blvd (Lyceum Rd), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 16 tips and reviews