Memphis Blues
- July 22, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
Mesachie from Prince George, British Columbia
First, I am no fan of Vancouver, one of the most self-inflated destinations I have ever been too - so when i say that this southern BBQ joint rates up there with the best I've ever been too, including lots in "Dixie' itself, I am not being some local chauvinist. There are now several outlets but i have only been to the original hole in the wall on West Broadway. Before the expansion, both of the owners were almost always present and in addition to being helpful, were very entertaining guys to interact with. Most important, of course, was the food quality which, as I say, I have not seen surpassed even in the Southern USA. I was especially fortuante to hit the place a few times when their exquisite beef ribs were on the menu. Even a Teaxan would have loved them. The sides are uniformly wonderful - I especially like their handling of collard greens, an acquired taste for sure. The rib ends are a nice change from my mainstay, alternatively of brisket and the full slab o' ribs.
can't speak to the pulled pork but will update when I have had it.
Memphis Blues Barbeque House
- April 14, 2005
- Rated 5 of 5 by
dannordstrom from Vancouver, British Columbia
Give me a break, Soupy! You are complaining because you didn't get your FREE sandwich!? Wah wah. I've eaten at Memphis many times, and love it. My American friends say the food is better than what they've eaten down South. Half the fun of going there is how you're made to feel like family (it's very casual). If you've ever eaten true barbeque before, it's all about the food, not the ambience. My advice: GO!! You'll love it.
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Memphis Blues Barbeque House
- August 18, 2002
- Rated 1 of 5 by
soopy from asdf, Alaska
The food was adequate - pulled pork and brisket stood out, but I've had far better ribs, chicken, sausage and oysters - the owners, however, have the WORST attitude.
We ordered their biggest item, the Elvis Platter, which was advertised outside on a sign to come with an Elvis-style fried peanut butter and banana sandwich - we didn't get one and had to ask about it - they said they ran out, no apologies or alternatives offered, so I asked if they could give us another dessert. One of the owners, George Siu, was trying to cheap out and say they'd have to charge me for it. His excuse was that the sandwich was just a freebie thrown in on top of the regular item. I guess fraudulent advertising doesn't count here. When I mentioned we were led to believe that some kind of dessert was included since they had it on their sign, he just rolled his eyes and threw his arms up, acting exasperated, and asked if I wanted a piece of pecan pie. His partner, Park Heffelfinger, was sitting right in front of me, shaking his head and snidely remarking to the other staff around us, 'Jesus, somebody take down that sign already. This is unbelievable...unbelievable... I'm just biting my f-ing tongue here.' Apparently this guy is a veteran of the wine trade here and teaches wine tasting at Dubrulle's Vancouver Wine Academy. I wonder if he's as nice to his clients there. I mean, these are the OWNERS, for crying out loud. Who else are you going to turn to if you have a problem?
We spent $100 at this place and they blew it over a $4 piece of pie. Too bad I tipped them when I prepaid for the food. There's really no reason to; it's completely self-serve, even the ordering and food pickup, like any old cafeteria, and there's even less of an incentive to when you get a surly response like that. NOT cool. NOT recommended.
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