Memphis BBQ Company - Lunch for Two

WHERE WE WENT:   
Memphis BBQ Company
709 DeSoto Cove
Horn Lake, MS 
38637



WHAT WE ORDERED:

Pork Rinds, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, BBQ Meatloaf, Fried Okra, Baked Beans, Sweet Tea

WHAT WE THOUGHT:
Atmosphere - 8       
Menu - 8
Presentation - 7
Taste - 8
Price - 7
Service -10
 Overall - 8

Atmosphere - The atmosphere of the restaurant really fit well with the BBQ joint theme. There was a variety of decor including musical instruments, BBQ competition trophies, and hand-painted items like suitcases or lunch boxes. The lighting was dim enough to create a warm, cozy vibe, but not too dim that it was inconvenient. They had country and bluegrass music playing throughout the restaurant that added nicely to the feel of the restaurant. It wasn't distracting; you had to listen for it, but when you did, you were glad. The only issues we had were the lack of color and focal point. The only real color other than wood tones was a mustard-y yellow on all the walls. There was a lot of nice, open space in the layout, but no focal point.

Menu -  The menu contained a variety of BBQ options, from your traditional staples such as pulled pork and ribs to more creative dishes like BBQ spaghetti and BBQ meatloaf. There were size upgrade options as well. Make your regular a jumbo. There weren't a lot of vegetarian options, but come on, it's a BBQ joint. The menu was well arranged and easy to navigate.

Presentation - The presentation was pretty standard, generic white plates, in keeping with the overall tone of the restaurant. There was some interesting aspects like the propped up bun on the sandwich "showcasing" the pulled pork or the two pieces of meatloaf stacked to create an interesting angle.

Taste - The pork rinds (or chicharrones as you might know them) had an excellent taste since they were sprinkled in the house signature rub. They could have used just a pinch more salt. The were better than most pork rinds you find in that they were crispy and light at the same time and weren't heavy and weighed down in taste by grease. The mac & cheese was delicious; the cheese had a good flavor, the noodles were perfect, and the consistency was perfectly thick and creamy. The pulled pork had a good flavor but was dry. Like, "you'll need to sauce every bite" dry. If you don't mind that, then there's no problem. The cole slaw added a nice freshness and brightness to the dish. Anyone who likes a lot of mayo will be disappointed. The beans were savory with an excellent smoky flavor. The okra was excellent. The breading to okra ratio was perfect, crunchy but not overwhelming and not at all slimy as okra often is. It was however, slightly over-salted. The BBQ meatloaf was wonderful. Too many times meatloaf just tastes like a hunk of beef, but not here. You can taste the onions and the celery cooked into it. The BBQ sauce was a nice complement to the taste. No ketchup required. 

Price - Prices were  comparable to other restaurants of the same kind.

Service - Our waiter Will was fantastic. He was friendly and attentive. He checked up on us frequently, but not enough to be irritating. He chatted with us and made suggestions. We would ask for him specifically.

WOULD WE GO BACK? 
Sure! We would however, try something other than the pulled pork.

 Here's a link to their website: 
 http://memphisbbqco.com/