Bain Barbecue

The Brisket, finally a place in Memphis who knows how to cook and serve it. It has wonderful flavor, the bark is on point. Pulled pork is moist, delicious flavoring. If you are looking to explore sauce options they have a sweet, hot, and mustard sauce. I really enjoyed the mustard sauce. Cole Slaw has a nice kick of heat, just the right amount Pickled onion and pickle are perfect Their potato’s salad was delicious. It’s a very close version of a twice baked potato salad. The baked beans have a tomato flavor with healthy chunks of garlic. A great twist. Amazing staff, very friendly. Drew thank you for a delicious meal. I will be back next time to hit the full menu.

We stopped by a little after 7pm on a Wednesday and they had a slim selection left so if you want the best selection, go early! Thankfully we’re able to order the brisket, turkey, ribs and chicken wings which did not disappoint. The chicken wings were some of the best I have ever had. They had a dry rub and were tender, juicy and crispy.

I was this many years old when I learned that such a lowkey, EXCELLENT bbq spot existed in Cooper Young. Let’s start with the food. My friends got the brisket plate and I got the turkey sandwich. It’s a little pricey but worth it! Every bite is flavorful perfection! And my friend also bought banana pudding! IT WAS SO GOOD! I just had a spoonful but I savored it. You order your food and receive it before you sit down, so service is great in that regard. No wait. The restaurant is a house, which (of course) I love. It’s Copper Young. What’s not to love? I noticed that they had sports on the TV, so the ambiance is laid back and pretty tapped into what the customers like. I will be back!

Bain Barbecue is my favorite BBQ restaurant in Memphis. This self service restaurant offers a generous portions of high quality cuts of meat from well seasoned Wagyu beef burn ends over the weekends, beef brisket, Memphis styled dry rub ribs to sausages. I especially enjoyed the half pound of Wagyu beef. The sweet sauce balanced the gooey caramelization of the fatty rich ends. The thick cuts of brisket were the most equally cut, tender and beefy flavor. The Texas Twinkle is a must try side--a cream cheese stuffed jalapeño wrapped with bacon. Pure bliss. You must give Bain a try!

The food overall was good and the service was friendly. However, the ribs were a little dry, the baked beans lacked flavor, and the mac and cheese was pretty basic. Still worth trying, but a few dishes could use some improvement.

When we walked in, we weren't sure if we were entering from the right entrance. The folks in the back working, welcomed us so warmly and directed us as to where to go. The people there made it feel like we were walking into a old friend's house and their momma asking us, "Y'all hungry? I can fix y'all something." To which the only thing that came to mind was, "I could eat!" The food was stupid good - moist, tender and juicy! The only downside was I got full. Best advice I can give to anyone is go early, be patient, enjoy the food and wear stretchy pants. Thank you for the wonderful food and the hospitality.

Ribs and pulled pork were an easy 5/5 and the brisket was excellent too. Everyone at the table talked about how it was among the best BBQ we ever had. The Texas twinkies were also a crowd favorite; I’d go back for these alone. The beans were okay and the mac needs a lot of help but overall we really enjoyed it.

Best brisket in memphis. I got brisket nachos along with baked beans today and they were delicious. I've had their turkey, burgers, Texas twinkies and pork. I've never had a complaint. They're in an old midtown home with a patio. It's a great casual spot for lunch.

I was this many years old when I learned that such a lowkey, EXCELLENT bbq spot existed in Cooper Young. Let's start with the food. My friends got the brisket plate and I got the turkey sandwich. It's a little pricey but worth it! Every bite is flavorful perfection! And my friend also bought banana pudding! IT WAS SO GOOD! I just had a spoonful but I savored it. You order your food and receive it before you sit down, so service is great in that regard. No wait. The restaurant is a house, which (of course) I love. It's Copper Young. What's not to love? I noticed that they had sports on the TV, so the ambiance is laid back and pretty tapped into what the customers like. I will be back!

Checked out Bain BBQ for the first time today after hearing all the hype. We got the 2 meat plate with spare ribs and honey garlic sausage. The sides we got were Mac and cheese, greens w/pork and chips. The ribs...FYE. Cleaned the bone on those. The honey garlic sausage was alright. I expected more flavor. Mac and cheese and greens were good, but nothing too crazy. The chips had a good flavor and crunch. I'll give em a 7/10 overall. Prices are a little high but I'd come back to try to Texas twinkies and brisket. They were out of the Texas twinkies during our visit

Love the resturant's look and feel. Had it not rained, I might've sat outside. I ordered the 2 meats and 2 sides and was served in under 3 minutes. So, while the chips and baked beans were great, the meat, while tender, had very little smoke flavor and little to no seasoning (sans pepper). I'll come back and try the burger but the bbq wasnt good to me.

If you want Texas style bbq, the food here is great! I like the setup - when you order at the counter, they quickly portion out each meat and side dish. I also like the patio and decor. My one complaint is that it is definitely pricey. I understand that they have high quality meat, but we paid $65 for this tray and it was barely enough for 2 of us. Once in a while this place is a nice treat, but for the most part, I prefer Memphis bbq!

I was on the hunt for some Brisket and I saw that this place had some pretty good reviews so I headed out. Unfortunately the day I went the area had a power outage so I had to go back the next day. The restaurant is cute and casual, I was very warmly greeted and informed about their offerings and what they were sold out of. I decided to get the 2 meat plate so I could try it before a purchased a larger portion for my family. I chose the Brisket and Turkey with Potato Salad and Mac and Cheese on the side. The Brisket was good almost dry but to be fair I did ask for a leaner cut. We all know more fat equals more juicy flavor. The Mac and Cheese was cooked perfectly but I prefer a little more flavor. It tasted like noodles and bechamel sauce it needed a punch of something. Same with the potato salad a little bland. Not bad, I'm sure some folks like it that way. They added pickled onions and it went perfectly with the brisket, I really enjoyed that together. Now, the Shining Star was the Turkey! It was so moist and flavorful, I will definitely be going back for that and the brisket. I did order some brisket and turkey to go and my family really enjoyed it. The brisket was more tender in the to go order.

Bain Barbecue is my favorite BBQ restaurant in Memphis. This self service restaurant offers a generous portions of high quality cuts of meat from well seasoned Wagyu beef burn ends over the weekends, beef brisket, Memphis styled dry rub ribs to sausages. I especially enjoyed the half pound of Wagyu beef. The sweet sauce balanced the gooey caramelization of the fatty rich ends. The thick cuts of brisket were the most equally cut, tender and beefy flavor. The Texas Twinkle is a must try side--a cream cheese stuffed jalapeño wrapped with bacon. Pure bliss. You must give Bain a try!

Amazing again and again! Good, service and vibes are incredible. I love the new options of the smash burger and fried foods. I just love everything about Bain's! Change nothing!

The food was great! I had the 2 meats, 2 sides + an additional side. 1 beer and a water. It cost around $45 after tip. I split this with my fiancé and it was plenty for two people. The two meats we ate were a half slab of ribs(my top choice!), and a honey garlic sausage. Then we had greens w/pork, chips, and Mac and cheese. The greens w/pork were pretty flavorful. The chips were seasoned & salty but in a good way. The Mac and cheese was alright. Overall the people were nice. You just enter the front door go right and get in line to order. They give you your food. Then you sit where you like. We sat outside. Nice atmosphere. Safe area!

A good experience at this up and coming Memphis spot. We got there at 5:50pm on a Friday, and we got the last of their brisket for the day. A good sign to be sure! We ordered a pulled pork sandwich with a side of chips (beef fat fried ftw) and a one meat plate (brisket) with rib tip beans and Mac and cheese as the sides. We sat outside on a nice open balcony and enjoyed a selection of 3 bbq sauces with our meal. The mustard sauce was by far the favorite, with the hot sauce lacking in body and the sweet sauce being a bit too sweet. The chips were amazing, the beans could have used more salt and tang, and the Mac was likewise just a touch under flavored. The brisket was fantastic... the perfect mix of lean and fatty. The pulled pork also had a good balance of flavors and textures. All accounted for, a great meal with decent service at a decent price.

Out of towner who loves BBQ and has tried many from major cities known for BBQ. Tried Bain based on reviews. Initially we were disappointed, but the BBQ is damn good!!! We arrived today/Friday at 5:00 pm and were immediately greeted by friendly employees behind the counter. We were informed they sold out of everything meat except Turkey and Pulled Pork. The three of us all went with pulled pork. I had sides of Tex Twinkie and BBQ Beans. It came with soft sweet sliced bread and pickles and pickled onions. We also order Wings w dry rub and Smoked BBQ. The pulled pork was juicy and full of smoke flavor. You could some pieces w smoke ring! The BBQ Beans were nothing special. Almost tastes like it was from a can. The Tex Twinkie was delicious!!! My companion had the Pulled Pork Nachos with Jalapeno Lime Coleslaw. I tried the coleslaw and it was light and refreshing which balanced well with the pulled pork! The wings were great. The dry rub was liberally spiced and tasty. The Smoked BBQ wings were delicious and covered in their sweet Memphis Sauce. The wings were cooked perfectly! The BBQ sauces on the table were delicious!! My favorite was the Hot BBQ sauce although I also enjoyed the Mustard BBQ sauce. The Memphis Sweet BBQ was on the sweet side of course but was also very good! Bain is an old home and the seating is in several different rooms on the bottom floor. I will return to try their ribs which looked great in the pictures and reviews! Hint get their early if you want to choose from all the meat options!!

Still just as good as we remembered, but a heads-up for anyone visiting: we looked at a menu online before heading in, and when we got there, the prices and options were a bit different with the platters. It threw us off a bit, I took a photo of the menu in person so maybe double check that before you go. (If youre a plan your meal ahead kinda person) One cool thing we learned is that the Texas Twinkie is actually considered a side when you order the platters, which was a nice surprise. And let me just say, those things were fantastic! Last time i had one it was way too hot for me, but this time it had only a little bit of spice, so i was able to enjoy it more. The sausage was also a hit--flavorful and perfectly cooked. The ribs, though tasty, were a bit underwhelming with the amount of meat on them. But they still had that great BBQ flavor, so no complaints there. Overall, still a great spot! AND, they have a point system now where every $2 you spend you get 1 point..and every 50 points you get $5 off. So pretty psyched for that now too! I would absolutely love them to bring the koloches back though. I really miss having a good koloche close by. fingers crossed!

Excellent Texas style BBQ. It's pricey but if this is your style it is legit. The parking is awkward so you may have to park on the street.

Food was exceptional.. very tender brisket with an awesome flavor .. I'm a Texas girl so it's all beef for me ... the service was amazing.. very awesome ... the little restaurant has made its home inside a home .... Very nice

I definitely have had some favorites barbecue but this hands-down is the best barbecue in Memphis. I highly recommend wonderful staff very clean well priced.

Stopped by today and got two, two-meat combos and a 1/2 pound of pastrami. Meats were brisket, spareribs, pulled pork, and cheddar jalapeno sausage. Sides were mac and cheese, potato salad, beans, and jalapeno coleslaw. I ordered everything to go and had about a half-hour trek back to to the Millington area. Everything was delicious. Stand outs: 1. The ordering experience. The staff was so friendly and we chatted for a while (I was the only person in line at the time). 2. The pastrami. This was probably my favorite thing. You get your typical pastrami spices, but there is more. Coriander (I think)? It's something special. 3. The mac and cheese. No lie, probably some of the best mac and cheese I've ever had. Full stop. Now, something I thought was good but not blown away by -- the brisket. It was tasty and tender, but a tad dry by the time I got to it (and that was probably due to the ~30 min drive home). It also had a bit of a pot roast flavor and that's just something that's hard to avoid when holding brisket. I'll definitely be giving it another go to re-evaluate.

Bain's BBQ is the full restaurant equivalent of the McDonald's ice cream machine. You want it, you'll order it, but it's never available. This place seemingly never has any barbecue. It's really a lunch-only barbecue joint, but they stay open later for some reason. I guess they get a kick out of telling patrons that all they have is bologna and Lays potato chips. I can almost understand not having ribs, brisket, and burnt ends available all the time. But they never have anything on Friday and Saturday during dinner hours. And I mean they got nothing. It's not just the barbecue. They inexplicably run out of sides. What's the excuse for not having any sides available? I've visited this place three times. They never have anything. The second time I went all they had was pulled pork, turkey, potato chips, and potato salad. WT(actual)F? I ended up trying the pulled pork sandwich and potato salad. The sandwich had a lot of meat, but it's not a cheap sandwich either. The pulled pork was decent but it was fairly bland. The slaw and the sauce didn't stand out too much. The potato salad was very bland to the point of being flavorless. So let's just say it's understandable for a physical barbecue restaurant to consistently be sold out of all of their low and slow barbecue during weekend hours. Let's grant them that. How the hell do you run out of sides? I've never seen a restaurant never have anything side dishes. No sides no desserts, I mean they probably run out of napkins and toilet paper too, I'm not sure. *Take a look at my screenshot of the Bain website* Look at it and observe that I'm on the "anytime menu." See how everything is sold out? How do you run out of a smash burger? They sold out of burgers? Really? I mean I understand wanting to keep shrink down and run a tight inventory. Again, I've visited this place three times and they never have anything. Just close the place if you're running on 5% of your menu. They also never answer the phone, so it's useless to call ahead and see if they have anything.

On 8/9/25, my husband and I were visiting Memphis on a weekend getaway. We enjoy traveling, exploring local spots, and tasting authentic food. Based on Yelp reviews, my daughter recommended this BBQ place, so we decided to try it. The restaurant is set up in a single house, giving it a family-style feel, which made us expect a friendly, welcoming experience. Unfortunately, what we experienced was the opposite. When we arrived, we weren't sure how to order, so we let another customer go ahead of us. He appeared to be a local regular and was served generous cuts of roast beef and spareribs by the pound. When it was our turn, I requested the same. Instead of confirming, the server (who I later learned is the owner) cut from the smallest burnt end of the ribs and gave us thin slices of beef from the small end. When I politely asked if we could have pieces from the larger side, she arrogantly responded, "Every customer needs to take the end piece." The quality and portion were clearly not the same as what the local customer had just received. After paying, I realized we had been given a combo meal instead of meat by the pound, which I did not order. When I asked the cashier about the server's name, I was told she was the owner. She then raised her hands, made mocking faces, and said in a provocative tone, "Yeah, I'm the owner. If you don't like it here, pack your food and leave." As the owner, behavior like this is unacceptable. We have traveled throughout Asia, Europe, and the Mediterranean, and we have never been treated with such arrogance and disrespect. Most restaurants are welcoming to tourists, but here we felt singled out and treated differently from local (especially white) customers. The food itself was average, and for nearly $30 for a combo meal, it was not worth it. Respect and fair treatment should matter just as much as food quality. If you want to enjoy Memphis BBQ, I recommend visiting other restaurants where both the food and hospitality reflect the city's true spirit.

The meat was not dry. Moist tender the only thing I was disappointed in I did not taste any smoked flavor. I figured if you have to smoke a brisket over eight hours you at least would taste a hint of smoke. I had my mouth set on there beef sausages, but they did not have them and if I'm not mistaken, I think they don't sell them anymore. I also wanted to taste the beef pastrami but they did not have it . Staff were really friendly.

I'm going to be dreaming about Bain BBQ for the rest of my life. Shoutout to Lauren & her associate for the amazing service - thank you for the great food, laughs, and local recommendations. Stopped by while in Memphis for a work trip and I was in DESPERATE need for some good bbq. I ordered one of everything they had on the menu and it did not disappoint. The plane home might have a weight distribution problem because of how much food I ate here... Pro tip: go early because they WILL sell out of their hot items. Keep up the great work Bain team! We'll be back soon

First time and not the last. We had the 4 Bone platter and a smash Burger. The Ribs were fall off the bone delicious. No sauce needed delicious. Not sure I ever ate a burger that fast. Very fun loving friendly staff!! Love the outside seating area.

Went to try the Special Burger during Burger Week sponsored by the Memphis Flyer. Pretty good size burger with a smashed patty, potato bun, onions, cheese, lettuce, tomoato, pickles, and special sauce. It was seasoned well and a tad salty but others seasonings made the burger tasty. I had an order of seasoned fries on the side. Those were hot and fresh. The drinks are self service as well as utensils. Everyone in the dining area was helpful. Service was good. Heather was very nice and helpful. The ambiance is bright and pleasant. There are many signs posted to help you manuever to enter and exit in the correct places. The restaurant is a renovated home with many chairs inside and outside. Their is parking available in the back which is nice and convenient. I have been here before to try the bbq. Nice restaurant. Wish it was closer to where I live but always nice to enjoy other eateries around M-Town.

Amazing bbq, sad we came in very late in the day. Had just ran out of ribs and the smoked turkey. Had the brisket, pull pork, baked beans and potato salad with a Big Red fountain drink. Highly recommended. Customer service is outstanding (Drew) keep up the good work. The ambience is old school mom & pop.

Bain BBQ is one of my all around favorite places in the area. They make the best beef BBQ in the City of Memphis and the closest thing you will find to Texas BBQ within 100 miles! I'll move away if you can prove me wrong!!! Loser leave town style! I'll just move to Dyersburg and be able to eat at Blake Stokers place. The brisket here is fucking fantastic! In fact, it's so good I struggle to even try anything else. I've put off writing a review here because I am so stuck and can't really offer any diversity in advice other than the brisket and the pastrami, which are essentially the same except for the pre-smoke production. I keep saying I'm going to get some ribs, pulled pork, sausages, and some of the other beautiful things I've seen behind the magic meat counter. But no.... I can't even think straight when I walk in man. bR1Zki7! Heather is a doll, just love her personality! I have not met her worser half, Bryant, on my visits. I am sure he is in the kitchen, where a man should be!! It's in a cool little old house in Cooper Young and has all the quirks you can imagine a restahouse would have. I dig it though. It's my kind of place!! It does give them some slight hell on maintenance. I did notice they are evolving lately. Lots of new items on the menu, which obviously I have not tried. LOL. I think they changed the sauce formulas, I love the hot one now! They changed the beans and I absolutely HATE IT! Boo!! Hiss!! I had some terrible Mac and cheese a while back, I hope it's better now, but I won't be falling for that shit again. I guess I'll just eat more protein and no sides. Maybe that way I can get around to he other meats. '24 - 49/100

I found myself back in Memphis and decided not to miss out on barbecue again. Girls behind the counter filled me in that this is Texas style barbecue and so I feel like I'm a pretty good judge as far as that goes as a Houstonian. Love this area of town and the building being a restored house with tons of artwork and character help them forge a distinctive look and feel. Everyone working had great attitudes and personalities and helped us decided what my family should order. I'll rate the Texas Trinity: Brisket 4/5 - simply seasoned and let the beef speak for itself, That's a key to Texas brisket. Could have used a bit more salt on the rub, but that's a personal preference. Pulled apart easy, and stayed relatively moist. Great smoke ring. Regular Sausage 2/5 - wasn't a big fan of the flavor or texture here. Meat was likely over worked before being cooked or overcooked. Pork Ribs 5/5 - did memphisnproud here, was my fave of the 3. Great bark formed on the outside. Cooked perfectly and came of the bone clean without falling off. We had the Mac and cheese and pinto beans as sides and like both as well. Rounded out the meal with the pulled pork sandwich and had no complaints there either. Everything was clearly cooked low and slow with the massive smoker that's out back and the product reflects that time and patience.

In the namesake city of Memphis Style Barbecue, Bain BBQ is serving up Texas Style Barbecue playing that away game every day. The couple times I've been to Memphis and the google searches, I think they are the ONLY Texas Style in the surrounding area. And they are killing it. I went back two days. Mainly because I forgot to take a picture yesterday lol. The brisket was moist and a nice smokey flavor on the bark. Yesterday I got some of the point but today I went for the flat because I wanted to try a little bit of both. And the lie is definitely as moist as the fatty parts. The turkey was wonderfully moist bathing in butter with a peppery exterior. The Texas Twinkie had a perfect jalapeño with the right amount of heat. Wrapped in a nicely rendered slice of bacon. On the note of the jalapeño, the jalapeño lime slaw was delicious. The heat was perfect (for me) that I have no worries about a painful . . . later . . . anyways. I love this slaw. The baked beans with little rib trimming inside was a perfect pair with both of these jalapeño dishes with a little bit of sweetness. Of course the ribs were delicious. They have to be in this competitive Memphis market. Roughly 4 years ago I went around and ate at various places in this city, and I'm pretty sure I'd still end up at Bain. Oh! Dont forget dessert. I got the blueberry lemon cheesecake AFTER finishing all the food. I polished that off too. The creamy and acidic cheesecake mixed together with bursts of sweetness every time I bite into a pop of blueberry. Makes me drool just thinking about it again. Driving off I'm thinking I should have gotten the other Oreo cheese cake too . . . maybe the next time I'm in Memphis.

I've been wanting to come here for a while and it was great! The cheddar sausage and ribs were definitely the star of it all. The brisket was a let down because it was dry, but it could've been just that day. I'll definitely go back to try their memdawg!

1000 stars if I could. The ribs left me speechless and in a food coma, I can die a happy woman. I'm not even kidding, this ribs here are top tier, we should've ordered a half rack. 100% would come back. Plenty of parking in the back lot. Very clean restrooms and the employees were so nice. $56 for a mini platter, 1/2lb of burnt ends and drinks.

Omg. I am in love. Staff is super helpful. The food is yummy. I don't like brisket, but this brisket is 10/10 and I'll only eat theirs! Texas Twinkie and Mac & cheese are must have sides. The smash burger is so delicious and I'm not a big burger fan but I have been craving one since I left. Also the vibe is like real homey and comfortable. I will forever be a Bain lover & fan!

Best BBQ in Memphis. Not a single miss on the menu. Ribs are my favorite but the coleslaw is the best I've ever had. The chips and fries are fried in beef fat too which is a huge plus.

Order at counter but staff friendly and helpful. Smash burger tasty and large. French fries as good as you might find in Memphis; skinny, crisp, well seasoned and hot. It's a pretty much elegant dive but you're there for the food.

Phenomenal place! I'm a native Memphian and we're serious about our BBQ LOL! Bain is fantastic and I LOVE the staff Everyone's super friendly and helpful,the food is fresh and well seasoned, and the atmosphere is super comfy Feels like home PS: You've GOTTA try that Texas Twinkie!

I love when a business figures out a process that works! During my Memphis visit my family & I stopped in and encountered amazing service from the staff! Great food & a clean "house"...lol literally this place used to be an old house! Love that!

Go here immediately! I can't stress this enough. This has become a regular spot for me and I love it so much. Everything I've tried has been fantastic. Heather has greeted me each time upon entering with the most warm welcome. She has an amazing personality and makes you excited to try the food. She also loves to pass a sample over if they've got something special going that day. Brisket is amazing. It's TX-style and it's just as it should be with a great smoke ring and juicy cuts. It melts in your mouth. The burnt ends are in a bit of a sweet sauce that hits the spot. Texas twinkies are cream cheese stuffed jalapeños smoked and wrapped in bacon. I don't know where they are sourcing their jalapeños but they're huge! Bacon was perfection. The turkey is moist and a great option if you want something on the lighter side. Slaw is fresh and hasn't just been sitting in a mayonnaise bath forever. It gives slaw a good name. The potato salad comes in a heaping portion. Big chunks of potato and a really good seasoning on it. My mouth is watering from writing this review, so I might have to head back to Bain's now.

I was so hoping this would be good. I hear so many good things about it so I had my fingers crossed. I went about 2:00 on a Friday. Service was great. We were quickly greeted and order taken. We ordered the mini trinity. It comes with brisket, 3 rib bones, sausage and 2 sides. Ok, this is what I got. Barely lukewarm food, dry brisket, over cooked and very dry ribs, dry sausage, unseasoned Mac & cheese and beans that I really can't describe. I was tremendously disappointed. This platter is $30 so this was an expensive experiment. Perhaps when first cooked the meat was great. But this was obviously sitting in a warmer for many hours. I have heard a lot of great things so I will give them one (and only one) more chance. They have burgers, nachos and other sandwiches that I will try.

Nooo.. this bbq was not fall off the bone, very salty, no flavor, and they have the nerve to charge $40 plus for Mac and cheese right out the Kraft Mac and cheese box and old ribs... we went based off of reviews but I don't know who is writing their reviews..

Oh man the beef ribs were so good!!! The Wagyu burnt tips were a bit too sweet. The sides like the Mac n cheese, potato salad, and nachos were all good. It is a bit heavy for a lunch though. Service was fast and attentive. Will come back and try other things!

Try to go here when I come home and it doesn't disappoint. This last time I had the dry rub wings and they were . Not sure how I missed these my other visits but glad I've found them. The workers were nice and service was good as always.

We were in the area and wanted to try this out. Parking is in the back but very limited. We came at the right time and got a spot during lunch time. Walking to the back door, the workers in the back are yelling "Welcome" as you walk in. I love how it's like a "homey" atmosphere. Tables are in the different rooms and you order first then sit yourself. It was our first time and the girls up front were really helpful and answering our questions. We got the mini trio which consisted of a piece of brisket, ribs, and pulled pork. For our sides we got the potato salad and Mac n cheese. All meats were flavorful and tender. I could eat them without the sauces which I mixed the mustard and sweet together and they were bomb. The Mac n cheese was my favorite side as the cheese had the right amount of sharpness which I like. The potato salad is a great choice too just the Mac was better to me. We will definitely be back to try other things cause seeing others' food also looked so good.

Enjoyed the Memphian pulled pork sandwich. I really liked the slaw! The Mac n cheese had too much pepper but the margarita was enough to make me forget. Shared some fries and they were tasty. Customer service was excellent. Nice cozy atmosphere.

Great Memphis style BBQ with a side of Texas brisket . The owners are very nice. They showed me their smokers and the wood they import. I knew the food would be good.and it was delicious . Friendly staff at the counter too.

Service was awesome. Place was clean and decorated well with outdoor seating. Food Meh. Waygu burnt ends, beef sausage (wrapped in a swine casing), Mac and cheese, baled beans, jalapeño slaw, and chips, Waygu burnt ends... Meh sauce was good they were a little tough for my liking. My guy said the sausage was alright on flavor not spicy, Mac and cheese was seasoned but lerved luke warm, beans had swine didn't taste but he said it was more like chili not bakedbeans the slaw HUGE disappointment... Watery no flavor but the veggies were fresh. $80 and just not impressed. Second Memphis BBQ joint that been underwhelming.

Only in for a periodical visit to Memphis for a couple of days. I've always heard Memphis had the best barbecue. This place actually proved this to be 100% true. A lot of reviews were leading me towards Corky's, but I've had it before in another state and it was just mediocre in my opinion. My gut kept telling me to take a chance on this place. Best food decision I have made in a long while. When I was contemplating my order the owner let me sample quite a few items. Literally every single thing I tried was beyond amazing. Even the turkey was off the charts. Turkey! We wound up splitting The Bubba and an order of nachos. If I didn't have a shred of self control or dignity, I would have gorged myself like Kevin Spacey did that dude in the movie Se7en. This will remain in the rotation for every visit to Memphis in perpetuity.

OMG!!! My husband and I LOVE'd our food!!! We ordered the pit master and as you can see it's so much food!!! It comes with 1/2 lb of brisket, 1/2 ribs 1/2 lb of turkery, 2 sausages and 4 sides. The Texas Twinkie is our fav!

The BBQ here was great. I had a sandwich that was a mile high filled with brisket, pulled pork and sausage with a spicy slaw (The Big Bubba?). Of course it was unwieldy and i had to disassemble it to eat it but all of the components were fantastic. It aint cheap but you get quite a lot for your money. A strong contender for my fave BBQ place in Memphis.

I would give this place a 10 if I could. It was so good! Brisket and ribs with mac n cheese and a texas twinkie.. I also tasted the pastrami, which was stellar! Everything was delicious, the pepper in the twinkie was flavorful and extra hot, and the bacon was high quality and sweet from the bbq sauce. The mac n cheese was special just eat it, I cant describe it. The meat was super tender, well seasoned, and the bark on the brisket was out of this world. Just an all atound great experience, staff was just as amazing as the food. The girls that serve are friendly patient and knowledgeable! Run, dont walk to Bains.

Amazing ribs! We also tried the sausage, turkey, jalapeño lime coleslaw, and 4 cheese mac all of which were also outstanding. But those ribs...oh my gosh. Make the drive, it's worth it.

Super disappointed at the terrible (probably racially driven) treatment my parents received at Bain barbecue. My parents are visiting Memphis as a quick weekend trip. I've heard Memphis bbq is second to none and recommended Bain barbecue based on the positive reviews I saw. When they arrived at the establishment, they were still unsure about what to order and let the customer behind them go ahead. They were impressed by the size and quality of meat cuts given to that customer. However when it was their turn, they received smaller burnt ends. When my mom mentioned the difference in quality and size, the woman serving them said "this is how it is, everyone has to get side pieces". Of note my parents are Asian immigrants, with obvious accents. When my mom went to ask the cashier the name of this staff member, and that's when the problematic woman shouted "I'm the owner. If you don't want to eat here, you can take your food and leave". I'm uncertain if this was blatant racism, but this is just bad business. Memphis is a common tourist destination, you're going to have customers from all walks of life. I do not recommend this place to anyone, especially for any fellow Asian tourists. Will avoid this place like the plague when we come back to Memphis!

There's barbecue and then there's Bain Barbecue. Wow. My colleague had already eaten here before so we made our way here again. I'm a sucker for some good brisket, and Bain's didn't disappoint. Tasty slaw, nice buns, great pinto beans but my oh my, the brisket was incredible. Never been? Go. Like me, you'll be hooked because I be already planned to come back here next week.

In a pinch, and this place was on our list to try... I know, I know. Texas-style BBQ in Memphis. Really?! But despite the faux pas, this place was actually pretty tasty. They were upselling us hard on the sausage with cheese, but it turns out that was the worst thing we had. A close second (to last) was the pulled pork (I mean that's our fault for ordering pulled pork from a TX spot anyway). But the brisket and ribs were quite tasty. Better than a lot f Memphis places... So reluctantly, I gotta givem that... Pretty good white chocolate cookie (one of my faves) as well...