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Blues City Cafe

138 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
901-526-3637
Ranked #10 of 35 nightlife in Memphis
4.0 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
Type: Blues Bars
Activities: Dining
Owner description: Blues City's world famous menu has drawn attention of presidents and celebrities alike. Check out the best food on Beale with live music nightly in...... more » Owner description: Blues City's world famous menu has drawn attention of presidents and celebrities alike. Check out the best food on Beale with live music nightly in our world famous Band Box. « less
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Baltimore
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

The concierge at the Peabody recommended Blues City Cafe to us and we visited for both dinner and music. The band playing the night we visited was rockabilly rather than blues that we would have preferred but we had fun. The ribs were not the best we have had in Memphis but were good dry rubbed. Portions were plentiful and... More

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Fernwood
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

I brought a group of students from Louisiana. While we were on a trolley ride, our bus driver informed the restaurant that there would be a party of 28 coming. We were welcomed and seated, but they did not hesitate to let us know that they don't prepare any burgers or sandwiches after 2 so we needed to let them... More

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Batavia, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Located in the center of everything, this very inviting cafe was classic in every sense. Courteous staff, comfortable seating, and the best ribs in 60 years. Extensive menu. A great experience all the way around. More

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Margaret River
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

As a couple of 50 plus Aussies, we are not hard to please but we loved Memphis and we loved Blues City Cafe. We met a mob of really nice young fellas at our hotel who dragged us along to BCC for a feed and with Johnny Cash playing on stage and a steak bigger than Texas we had a... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

We met here for a friend's birthday one Saturday in March. It was a cool atmosphere, great food and free admission! The band started off playing, they weren't my favorite, but they were ok. Afterwards the dj started playing 80's music until we started making request. Overall we had a great time and would go back because of the atmosphere,... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

I really enjoyed this place, tried catfish for the first time & altho I won't have it again, it was a really interesting dish! Staff are really friendly & rush around madly as its such a popular spot. More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

We stopped for a late night snack after the band ended at BB King's. Wonderful ribs - moist, tender - generous portions. Don't look for fancy here - just good eats. More

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Yorktown, VA, USA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

Great value for the money. I had catfish and BBQ platter and it was very good. Food came out quick and hot. This restaurant is worth a try. More

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Fort Worth, Texas
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

I was in Memphis the week of January 9, 2012 on business. I asked where I should go for ribs and was told to hit Rendezvous. Unfortunately, the week I was in Memphis, Rendezvous was closed for vacation and I could not dine there that evening. When I asked about an alternative, I was told Blues City Cafe. When I... More

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Scott Air Force Base, IL
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011

I went to this restaurant expecting some great tasting BBQ ribs, but the ribs that I had were not all that tasty. I was really let down. I'm not sure if they just had a bad day that day or what. I will give them another chance on my next visit to Memphis. I truly hope that the tasteless rib... More

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