Central BBQ - Downtown Menu
Introducing the Menu at Central BBQ - Downtown
Located in the heart of Memphis, Central BBQ - Downtown offers a vibrant atmosphere and mouthwatering dishes that are a must-try for BBQ enthusiasts. The menu features a range of options, from crispy Smoked Wings to the savory Combo Rib Plate, where you can customize your selection with two types of meats like Pulled Pork and Beef Brisket. With generous portions and flavors that exemplify Memphis-style BBQ, even the sides like Mac & Cheese and BBQ Beans shine.
- Start with Chips & Blue Cheese or BBQ Nachos for a perfect appetizer.
- Don't miss their signature banana pudding—a customer favorite!
- The lively, spacious setting complements the friendly service, making every visit memorable.
Overall, Central BBQ is not just a meal; it's an experience that embodies the spirit of Memphis.
Central BBQ - Snacks
App Sampler
Includes a quarter nacho topped with your meat of choice (Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Beef Brisket or Smoked Turkey Breast), 2 smoked whole wings tossed in your flavor of choice with ranch or blue cheese dressing, a minature sausage and chesse tray and a pork or chicken slider with our home cooked potato chips on the side.
Sausage & Cheese Plate
Includes 8 oz of smoked sausage medallions, pepperjack and chedder chesse cubes, pepperoncinis and pickles. Served with honey mustard sauce and saltine crackers
Half Order Smoked Wings/3 Piece
Three (3) whole wings tossed in your flavor of choice. Served with carrots, a roll and your dressing of choice (ranch or blue cheese)
Full Order Smoked Wings/6 Piece
Six (6) whole wings tossed in your choice of up to three (3) flavors. Served with carrots, a roll and your dressing of choice (ranch or blue cheese)
Half Pork BBQ Nachos
Includes 3 oz of Pulled Pork, bbq sauce, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapenos and our shake seasoning. Served on your choice of tortilla chips, home cooked potato chips or french fries.
Full Pork BBQ Nachos
Includes 6 oz of Pulled Pork, bbq sauce, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapenos and our shake seasoning. Served on your choice of tortilla chips, home cooked potato chips or french fries.
Half Chicken BBQ Nachos
Includes 3 oz of Pulled Chicken, bbq sauce, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapenos and our shake seasoning. Served on your choice of tortilla chips, home cooked potato chips or french fries.
Full Chicken BBQ Nachos
Includes 6 oz of Pulled Chicken, bbq sauce, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapenos and our shake seasoning. Served on your choice of tortilla chips, home cooked potato chips or french fries.
Half Turkey BBQ Nachos
Includes 3 oz of Smoked Turkey Breast, bbq sauce, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapenos and our shake seasoning. Served on your choice of tortilla chips, home cooked potato chips or french fries.
Full Turkey BBQ Nachos
Includes 6 oz of Smoked Turkey Breast, bbq sauce, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapenos and our shake seasoning. Served on your choice of tortilla chips, home cooked potato chips or french fries.
Half Portobello BBQ Nachos
Includes 1 grilled and sliced portobello mushroom, bbq sauce, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapenos and our shake seasoning. Served on your choice of tortilla chips, home cooked potato chips or french fries.
Full Portobello BBQ Nachos
Includes 2 grilled and sliced portobello mushrooms, bbq sauce, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapenos and our shake seasoning. Served on your choice of tortilla chips, home cooked potato chips or french fries.
Full Combo Nacho
Combine two (2) 3 oz portions of our delicious meats (Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Beef Brisket, Smoked Turkey Breast) on 1 nacho. Served on your choice of tortilla chips, home cooked potato chips or french fries with bbq sauce, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapenos and our shake seasoning
Chips & Blue Cheese
Our home cooked potato chips served with a side of blue cheese for dipping
Half Nacho/No Meat
Includes bbq sauce, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapenos and our shake seasoning. Served on your choice of tortilla chips, home cooked potato chips or french fries. NO MEAT INCLUDED
Full Nacho/No Meat
Fresh tortilla chips, bbq sauce, nacho cheese, shredded cheese, jalapenos and our shake seasoning. NO MEAT INCLUDED
Side Of Sour Cream
Extra Ranch
Extra Blue Cheese
House Salad
A romaine and green leaf lettuce mix that includes shredded carrots and shredded red cabbage. Topped with shredded chesse, grape tomatoes and whole pepperoncinis with your dressing of choice on the side. Served in a fried tomato and basil tortilla bowl or a basket
BBQ Chef Salad
Our House Salad topped with your meat of choice (Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Beef Brisket or Smoked Turkey Breast)
Portobello Salad
A romaine and green leaf lettuce mix that includes shredded carrots and shredded red cabbage. Topped with a marinated and grilled portobello mushroom, gouda cheese, grape tomatoes and pepperoncinis with your dressing of choice on the side. Served in a fried tomato and basil tortilla bowl
Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine, pulled chicken, croutons, parmesan cheese, with caesar dressing
Central BBQ - Salads
Central BBQ - Sandwiches
Reg. Pulled Pork Sandwich
4oz of Pulled Pork, served on a bun with your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat) and topped with our homemade coleslaw
Lg. Pulled Pork Sandwich
7oz of Pulled Pork, served on a bun with your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat) and topped with our homemade coleslaw
Reg. Pulled Chicken Sandwich
4oz of Pulled Chicken, served on a bun with your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat) and topped with our homemade coleslaw
Lg. Pulled Chicken Sandwich
7oz of Pulled Chicken, served on a bun with your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat) and topped with our homemade coleslaw
Reg. Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich
4oz of Smoked Turkey Breast, served on a bun with your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat) and topped with our homemade coleslaw
Lg. Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich
7oz of Smoked Turkey Breast, served on a bun with your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat) and topped with our homemade coleslaw
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce, served with pickles and ranch or blue cheese.
Portobello Sandwich
A large marinated and grilled portobello mushroom served on a bun with smoked gouda cheese, your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat) and topped with our homemade coleslaw
Bologna Sandwich
A slice of thick cut bologna served on a large bun with your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat) and topped with our homemade coleslaw
Sausage Sandwich
A smoked sausage link grilled to perfection and served on a brat bun with your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat) and topped with our homemade coleslaw
Sliders And Chips (3)
Three (3) sliders with your meat of choice (Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Smoked Turkey Breast or Beef Brisket) with your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat) and topped with our homemade coleslaw. Served with a side of our home cooked potato chips (Chips not substitutable)
Pulled Pork Plate
7oz of Pulled Pork, your choice of two sides OR a side salad, bread (roll, bun on the side or as a sandwich) and your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat)
Pulled Chicken Plate
7oz of Pulled Chicken, your choice of two sides OR a side salad, bread (roll, bun on the side or as a sandwich) and your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat)
1/2 Chicken Plate
1/2 chicken, your choice of two sides or a side salad, bread and your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat)
Smoked Turkey Breast Plate
7oz of Smoked Turkey Breast, your choice of two sides OR a side salad, bread (roll, bun on the side or as a sandwich) and your choice of sauce (Mild, Hot, Mustard, Vinegar or Sweet Heat)
1/2 Slab Rib Plate
A half slab of ribs (served wet, dry or half & half) with your choice of 2 sides OR a side salad and bread
Full Slab Rib Plate
A full slab of ribs (served wet, dry or half & half) with your choice of 2 sides OR a side salad and bread
Combo Plate
Any of the following three (3) meats (Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Beef Brisket, Smoked Turkey Breast, Thick Cut Bologna or Smoked Sausage), your choice of 2 sides OR a side salad and bread
Combo Rib Plate
A half slab of ribs, your choice of two (2) other meats (Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Beef Brisket, Smoked Turkey Breast, Thick Cut Bologna or Smoked Sausage), your choice of 2 sides OR a side salad and bread
Slab For Two Meal
1 Full slab of ribs (served wet, dry or half & half) with you choice of 4 sides (1 side salad counts for 2 sides) and bread
Central BBQ - Plates
Central BBQ - Regular Sides
BBQ Beans (Regular)
French Fries (Regular)
Green Beans (Regular)
Turnip Greens (Regular)
Home Cooked Potato Chips (Regular)
Mac N’ Cheese (Regular)
Pork Rinds (Regular)
Potato Salad (Regular)
Slaw (Regular)
Waffle Cut Sweet Potato Fries (Regular)
Onion Rings
BBQ Beans (Large)
French Fries (Large)
Green Beans (Large)
Home Cooked Potato Chips (Large)
Mac N’ Cheese (Large)
Onion Rings
Pork Rinds (Large)
Potato Salad (Large)
Slaw (Large)
Turnip Greens (Large)
Waffle Cut Sweet Potato Fries (Large)
Central BBQ - Large Sides
Central BBQ - Quarts
Quart BBQ Beans
Quart Green Beans
Quart Mac And Cheese
Quart Potato Salad
Quart Slaw
Quart Turnip Greens
Pork By The Pound
1 pound of Pulled Pork, your choice of sauce on the side. No bread included.
Pulled Chicken By The Pound
1 pound of Pulled Chicken, your choice of sauce on the side. No bread included.
Smoked Turkey Breast By The Pound
1 pound of sliced Smoked Turkey Breast, your choice of sauce on the side. No bread included.
Half Chicken Only
1/2 of a whole chicken (Breast, wing, thigh and leg). Served wet or dry. Includes a roll
Half Slab Ribs Only
1/2 slab of our award winning slow smoked ribs. Served wet, dry or half & half. Includes a roll
Full Slab Ribs Only
Full slab of our award winning slow smoked ribs. Served wet, dry or half & half. Includes 2 rolls
Smoked Sausage By The Pound
1 pound of Smoked Sausage (links or medallion cut), your choice of sauce on the side. No bread included.
Thick Cut Bologna By The Pound
1 pound of Thick Cut Bologna (whole slices or cut in quarters), your choice of sauce on the side. No bread included.
Central BBQ - Just Meat
Central BBQ - Desserts
5 Layer Chocolate Cake/Slice
5 Layer Coconut Cake/Slice
5 Layer Caramel Cake/Slice
5 Layer Red Velvet Cake/Slice
Cookies (2)
Homemade Banana Pudding
Contains nuts.
Fudge Brownie (With Walnuts)
Cheesecake/Slice
Grilled Cheese
A grilled cheese sandwich, 1 side item, a snack (chocolate chip cookie, mixed fruit cup or applesauce) and a drink (soft drink, apple juice or water
Hot Dog
A grilled hot dog on a bun, 1 side item, a snack (chocolate chip cookie, mixed fruit cup or applesauce) and a drink (soft drink, apple juice or water
Jr. BBQ
A Pulled Pork or Pulled Chicken slider, 1 side item, a snack (chocolate chip cookie, mixed fruit cup or applesauce) and a drink (soft drink, apple juice or water
Chicken Tenders (2)
Two (2) chicken tenders, 1 side item, a snack (chocolate chip cookie, mixed fruit cup or applesauce) and a drink (soft drink, apple juice or water
Mac N’ Cheese
A 8oz cup of Mac N' Cheese, 1 side item, a snack (chocolate chip cookie, mixed fruit cup or applesauce) and a drink (soft drink, apple juice or water
Central BBQ - Kids Meal
Central BBQ - Bulk Items
6 Pack Pork
Contains 1.5 lbs. of Pulled Pork, 8 oz. of Mild BBQ Sauce, 5.5 oz. of Hot BBQ Sauce, 12 oz. of Cole Slaw and 6 buns
12 Pack Pork
Contains 3 lbs. of Pulled Pork, 12 oz. of Mild BBQ Sauce, 8 oz. of Hot BBQ Sauce, 2 12 oz. containers of Cole Slaw and 12 buns
6 Pack Chicken
Contains 1.5 lbs. of Pulled Chicken, 8 oz. of Mild BBQ Sauce, 5.5 oz. of Hot BBQ Sauce, 12 oz. of Cole Slaw and 6 buns
12 Pack Chicken
Contains 3 lbs. of Pulled Chicken, 12 oz. of Mild BBQ Sauce, 8 oz. of Hot BBQ Sauce, 2 12 oz. containers of Cole Slaw and 12 buns
6 Pack Turkey
Contains 1.5 lbs. of Smoked Turkey Breast, 8 oz. of Mild BBQ Sauce, 5.5 oz. of Hot BBQ Sauce, 12 oz. of Cole Slaw and 6 buns
12 Pack Turkey
Contains 3 lbs. of Smoked Turkey Breast, 12 oz. of Mild BBQ Sauce, 8 oz. of Hot BBQ Sauce, 2 12 oz. containers of Cole Slaw and 12 buns
6 Pack Beef
Contains 1.5 lbs. of Beef Brisket, 8 oz. of Mild BBQ Sauce, 5.5 oz. of Hot BBQ Sauce, 12 oz. of Cole Slaw and 6 buns
12 Pack Beef
Contains 3 lbs. of Beef Brisket, 12 oz. of Mild BBQ Sauce, 8 oz. of Hot BBQ Sauce, 2 12 oz. containers of Cole Slaw and 12 buns
1/2 Meat Tray
1 lb. of Pulled Pork, 1/2 lb. of Pulled Chicken, Smoked Turkey Breast, Beef Brisket, Smoked Sausage, Bologna and a 1/2 slab of Ribs. Includes Mild/Hot Sauce and 12 buns
Meat Tray
2 lbs. of Pulled Pork, 1 lb. of Pulled Chicken, Smoked Turkey Breast, Beef Brisket, Smoked Sausage, Bologna and a full slab of Ribs. Includes Mild/Hot Sauce and 24 buns