I know good BBQ joints in Memphis are like a dime a dozen, and I got lots of advice on where to go for the best BBQ. But, I already had my mind made up. I was going to the Neely's. To say I'm a big Food Network fan would be an understatement. I watch it pretty much 24/7. So, wherever we go, I always want to eat at the establishments of the Food Network stars.
Waiting on the food.
My plate.6 Pork ribs, bbq spaghetti and cole slaw
First bite!
The food did not disappoint!It was super delicious!!
The meat on those ribs just completely peeled off the bone. I ate them with my fork because there was no gnawing on the bone necessary to get all the meat! YUMMMMMY!!!
The place was nothing fancy. Just an old restaurant. I think they moved into that particular location in the 80's. Long before Pat and Gina became tv celebrities. But, if you look past that part and just judge them on the food- which is why we went there anyway- you will not be disappointed.
We were also very pleased with the atmosphere. Everyone there was extremely nice. Our little waitress was a gem. Loved her. She got a nice hefty tip from us that day because she was just so sweet to us.
And to top it all off, the price was right! All 5 of us got the meals of our choice- Jason and I each got the most expensive items on the menu- we each had drinks, and the kids each got a huge chocolate brownie for dessert, and the bill was only $45! And we were all so full that we barely fininshed off the brownies. We were all completely miserable and ready for a nap when we left. If our family goes to eat at a chain restaurant like Chili's or Applebee's and we order comparable to what we did at the Neely's, our bill is usually over $70. (That's why we don't eat at those kinds of places much anymore!)
It was a great experience and if we go back to Memphis, I will visit the Neely's again.
Next time, I hope we'll be lucky enough that the Neely's themselves will make an appearance while we're there!
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