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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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