3. Jim Neely's Interstate Bar-B-Q

Wanted to love it, but Service was Terrible & BBQ just OK
Went on a Tuesday eve for a 7pm dinner with three business associates. Service was terrible - slow to offer menus, slow to take order, slow to return with drinks, did not return to refresh drinks, 5 minute wait after three dinners arrived until the fourth was delivered, when asked for drink - did not return with drink, did not return to provide check -- like I said, terrible. BBQ sampler platter was a lot of food, this was good because I have a large appetite. Unfortunately, the food was so drenched in sauce it made everything too heavy and impossible to finish, a rare occurance for me. Overall, this was very disappointing. Expected it to be great but it was a dud. A much better option is Rendezvous, Germantown Commisary and Corky's.

Nasty nasty...we got the sampler platter and it looked a mess...the ribs tasted like they where 2 days old and just reheated...the server rushed are order, dropped food off and never came back...we traveled a long way expecting some good food and this spot was not it...o yeah it was monday so i know those ribs were from saturday

Interstate Barbeque in Memphis
After seeing more than a few tv shows about Jim Neely, I was simply bewildered by what and how I was served. My waitress seemed annoyed by my questions about the menu. I finally tried the sampler plate. My immediate response was, I can beat these ribs in my backyard on a bad day, The sauce was underwhelming too! And was all over everything. The ribs did not taste fresh, which is a cardinal sin in the industry. Who thought this stuff was good, and why??? Don't waste you time and money,it's all hype!!