Blues City Cafe

4.2
Very Good
16655 reviews
 $$
(901) 526-3637   |   Visit Website

About

Blues City Cafe in Memphis, Tennessee is a well known barbecue restaurant that offers up an expansive variety of delicious southern soul food. The restaurant comes highly recommended amongst locals and visitors alike, serving up scrumptious and hearty meals that harken back to the past. Those looking for a fulfilling and delicious experience will be sure to enjoy a meal at this long-standing restaurant.

Restaurant Features

Facilities & Amenities

  • Restroom Restroom
  • Bar Bar
  • Wifi Available
  • Kid Friendly Kid Friendly
  • Kid Menu Kid Menu
  • Kid High Chair Kid High Chair
  • Alcohol Alcohol
  • Happy Hour Specials Happy Hour
  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Access

Parking

  • Paid Parking Lot

Accepted Payments

  • Credit Card
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Must Try Dishes

At Blues City Cafe in Memphis, Tennessee, the must-try dishes include their famous Ribs on Beale, which are slow-cooked Memphis-style and brushed with their signature barbeque sauce. You should also try their steaming hot tamales, served with a rich chili, a local favorite. For seafood lovers, the fried catfish is a standout, while their shrimp and crawfish étouffée is also a highly recommended dish. Lastly, don't miss out on their delicious apple dumpling for dessert.

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    4.7 (96)

Reviews for Blues City Cafe

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John M.

What a fantastic experience. Our server Christian (at least that's what he claim his name was) was absolutely amazing. We came to this establishment during our late night shenanigans and had a great experience!

Elia W.

While looking for a great BBQ place to eat while visiting downtown, I stumbled upon BCC. It was a short walking distance from the hotel, so I ventured over. The ribs were good, had a great smoke flavor but not overpowering and it complimented the sauce. They were on the drier side and not as tender as I had thought they would be. HOWEVER, the absolute STAR of this place is the CATFISH!!! Oh my, oh my! I haven't had catfish that outstanding in a very long time! It came with tarter sauce but was not necessary, maybe a few drops of some good ol' Louisiana hot sauce, if you like it spicy like me. The shrimp appetizer with garlic butter sauce was great too and overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. If you are in the great city of the birthplace of rock and roll and the blues and want some of the best catfish in a no thrills, laid back diner... BCC is the place to be!!

Craig T.

The atmosphere is one full of energy. The music, the constant movement draws you into that soul air that Memphis is know for. The customer service is top notch. I cannot recall a time where a server was more attentive. I felt as if she was reading my mind. Bravo! The food is the weakest aspect. Maybe the meal I ordered. The chicken was sturdy. The salad was dry. I was dissatisfied.

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Business Hours

Sunday:
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Monday:
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday:
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday:
11:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Saturday:
11:00 AM - 3:00 AM

Location Map

138 Beale St
Memphis, TN 38103

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