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Charles Vergos' RendezvousvsRestaurant Iris
Both establishments are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Charles Vergos' Rendezvous scores marginally better than Restaurant Iris. Charles Vergos' Rendezvous comes in at 87 with endorsements from 6 reviews like Lonely Planet, Gayot and Frommer's.
Charles Vergos' Rendezvous
Concierge
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Where
Tasting Table
Zagat
52 South 2nd Street, Memphis, TN 38103-2628
From $0/night
Concierge "If you only have time to hit up one Memphis barbecue pit, Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous should be it."
Frommer's "The Rendezvous has been a downtown Memphis institution since 1948, and it has a well-deserved reputation for serving the best ribs in town." Full review
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Travel + Leisure "They’re not wet; they’re not dry. They’re “’Vous-style” ribs and they’re famous." Full review
Gayot14.0
"It is best known for its pork ribs, which are basted with a vinegar-based juice while they are being cooked and served with sauce on the side." Full review
Fodor's "They sell plenty of dry-style barbecued ribs in this downtown restaurant in an 1890 building, in an alley just north of the Peabody Hotel. " Full review
Afar Magazine "The Greek-flavored, dry-rub ribs are the main reason, but plenty of other pork and chicken barbecue items, as well as sausage and cheese plates, are worth biting into. " Full review
Where "Housed in an 1890 building, this venerable restaurant is known for its dry-style barbecue." Full review
Tasting Table "Find this sprawling barbecue joint in a Downtown Memphis alleyway, and you'll walk into a little piece of smoked pork heaven." Full review
Zagat "Memphis-style dry-rub ribs are the specialty of this family-run Downtown barbecue institution, opened in 1948, which also offers sandwiches, brisket and beer." Full review
Restaurant Iris Afar Magazine Where Tasting Table Frommer's
2146 Monroe Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104
From $31/night
Afar Magazine "Wonderful food and drinks in a converted house with a touch of New Orleans feel here - don't miss." Full review
Where "Many Memphians will tell you this room is the best restaurant in town, hands down." Full review
Tasting Table "Hailed as one Memphis's best restaurants, it dishes a surf and turf that is a local favorite." Full review
Frommer's "Occupies a small two-story house with the tables divvied up among its various rooms...the menu includes such dishes as lobster-knuckle sandwich, bacon-braised Brussels sprouts salad, shrimp and grits" Full review
