What People Are Saying About Memphis Smoke
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In Short – Long lines are common on weekends, and the Southern theme radiates throughout the wide-open dining area, with striking black-and-white photos of Memphis hung high on the walls. Barbecued pork ribs are the specialty, with wet and dry-rub choices available. For those that like spice, try the jambalaya. Blues and a smattering of rock acts take the stage nightly, making Memphis Smoke a lively, as well as lip-smacking, nightlife destination.
06/04/09
Too busy playing Keno to care.....
by BoDrumm
The last three times we've been to MS there's been a big crowd at one end of the bar-"managers",servers and a cook or two- playing keno and watching TV.The first two times the server came over directly from the bar as if a table being seated in their section was some major inconvience.In an area with more restaurants than people with money to spend, you'd think that ANY customers walking in would be treated like gold not a nuisance.The food wasn't bad but the overall disreguard for the guest and doing anything resembling service was appaulling.I could even hear the manager complaining to the bartender that he was losing money at keno-maybe he should try running his restaurant instead of playing games.In the 45 minutes we were there on this Sunday afternoon he only got up from the barstool to check his tickets-WHAT A JOKE.My wife and I cannot believe that they have the same owners as Mr.B's across the street! Maybe someone can open a real bbq restaurant in RO because calling this place a restaurant is laughable!!!!!!
- Pros: Great music
- Cons: Employees don't care
11/22/08
STAY AWAY!!!!!!! wouldnt eat there for free!
by dterry11
what a JOKE this place is. it used to be an awesome hang out and they actually had good food years ago. what the hell happened?? my dinner looked and tasted like dog mess on a plate. and it wasnt even warm. its obvious they just dont care anymore. the place is dirty, and the food is plain revolting. and i had the unfortunate pleasure of having to talk to this little ass-turd manager when i had a complaint. what a creep. he was holier than thou. get OVER IT BUDDY!! your place is the town JOKE!!i wont bore you with the details, but my 10 year old son couldve kicked this short little loser over and knocked that smart @($ grin off his face. and also...nice thugs you have working the door.they scare away the little customers you have left im sure.
- Pros: none!
- Cons: theyre still open for business!
10/29/08
Save Your Money
by Peters702
We thought we would try it, I love BBQ. What a mistake, The food was Nasty, with the exception of the Alfrado my daughter ordered. (maybe they should consider Italian) The waitstaff acted like they did not care. The BBQ tasted like it had been sitting in water for a couple of days, the ribs were not good at all. Have had better at a coney. I would hope the owner reads the reviews written, in times like this he needs to make some changes or close the doors. I would not recommend this place to anyone.
- Pros: No Pros, although I did not hear the band.
- Cons: Many
The Details on Memphis Smoke
The Extras:
Music lovers note that Memphis Smoke is equally popular as a venue for blues music. Call ahead to find out who's playing.
Where to Sit:
For a view of the band or for fresh air, head up to the rooftop bar and dining area.
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