Description

The atmosphere at Charlie Vergo's Rendezvous is cheerful and festive. On entering, welcoming smiles greet you while the aroma of sizzling food fills the air. This place is quite popular amongst the tourists. Ask for the barbecued ribs or taste the pork loin fare. Fast service, good selection of beer and wines makes this place worth a trip.
by wcities on August 17, 2008 from wcities

Tips

Parking: Parking is a pain in this area, so it's best to park in the pay garage next to the restaurant.
by Citysearch on April 03, 2008 from Citysearch
The Extras: If you're just visiting Memphis and have a desperate need for some dry-rubbed goodness once you're back home, Rendezvous offers mail-ordered ribs.
by Citysearch on April 03, 2008 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

The Scene From the alley, a flight of old stairs leads to a cluttered but cavernous cellar where novelties, antiques and just plain junk cram every square inch of wall and ceiling space. Friendly bartenders man the draughts, but the seasoned waiters dispense as much gruff and good-natured attitude as they do good food. Opened in 1948, the tourist attraction still rings with the din of diners ...
Rated 4.65 stars by Citysearch on April 03, 2008 from Citysearch
At The Rendezvous, the Saturday-night-in-Memphis feel, old-time memorabilia, and wise-cracking servers are legendary. It is best known for its wet (with sauce) or dry (rubbed with dry spices) ribs, which can be hit or miss in terms of quality. But when they're on, they're very good. The barbecue pork loin, barbecue chicken and sweet-savory red beans and rice, though, are always good choices. Expect ...
by gayot on July 03, 2007 from gayot
Although best known for its barbecued ribs and waiters with attitude, Rendezvous also has a big beer hall upstairs from the restaurant. It's a noisy, convivial spot, and a good place to start a night on the town or kill some time while you wait for a table in the restaurant.
by frommers on March 31, 2007 from frommers
Rendezvous has been a downtown Memphis institution since 1948, and it has a well-deserved reputation for serving the best ribs in town. You can see the food being prepared in an old open kitchen as you walk in, but more important, your sense of smell will immediately perk up as the fragrance of hickory-smoked pork wafts past. You'll also likely be intrigued by all manner of strange objects displayed ...
by frommers on March 31, 2007 from frommers