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No-frills BBQ & comfort food joint offering smoked meats, burgers, tacos, hot dogs & sandwiches.
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| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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Address: 4523 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
Phone: (901) 761-9898
Website: http://elwoodsshack.com/menu
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Elwood’s Shack ; Details. . 96% recommend (2,103 Reviews). . $$. . Closed now. . 4523 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN, United States, 38122 ; Links. . elwoodsshack.
Reviews
Bobby Hayes
First of all, I really appreciated the customer service. The guy at the front was accommodating, friendly, and warm, which is always nice.
So, the food. I got the three-piece, which is fairly priced. I added burnt ends and spicy coleslaw, which were pretty good for the size. The baked beans were piping hot. The spicy coleslaw was good, though it wasn’t really spicy they just added some jalapeños. I did like the feta cheese, which added a nice touch with a little sugar.
On to the meats. The chicken quarter was kind of dry, but it was piping hot. It could have used a little more seasoning for my taste, but the sauce on the side was pretty good with it. The burnt ends were a little tough, but I liked how they dressed them up with yellow mustard, jalapeños, and onions, which created a nice flavor.
The brisket was the most tender thing I had. It was pretty good, though it could have used a little more seasoning. Overall, that was pretty good. I would come back, but I’d try something different.
Over all, one of the better places I’ve tried in Memphis.
… moreSo, the food. I got the three-piece, which is fairly priced. I added burnt ends and spicy coleslaw, which were pretty good for the size. The baked beans were piping hot. The spicy coleslaw was good, though it wasn’t really spicy they just added some jalapeños. I did like the feta cheese, which added a nice touch with a little sugar.
On to the meats. The chicken quarter was kind of dry, but it was piping hot. It could have used a little more seasoning for my taste, but the sauce on the side was pretty good with it. The burnt ends were a little tough, but I liked how they dressed them up with yellow mustard, jalapeños, and onions, which created a nice flavor.
The brisket was the most tender thing I had. It was pretty good, though it could have used a little more seasoning. Overall, that was pretty good. I would come back, but I’d try something different.
Over all, one of the better places I’ve tried in Memphis.
John Pozadzides (John P.)
Okay, this barbecue joint is a shack! And it’s awesome. By the way, if you get their barbecue nachos, you’re going to be eating for like a week! I mean there was so much meat on there that there is no way they’re making money off of that! I worry for them to stay in business!
They handed me my pork nacho container and it weighed literally pounds. I ate until I was in pain and then I took all of the leftover pork and it’s got to be at least a pound of meat that I’m taking home to make barbecue sandwiches with later! Crazy!
The andouille sausage was also crazy delicious. And they chopped it up in little pieces and they must have pan-fried it because it was slightly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Insanity!! The brisket is also fantastic.
Bottom line – don’t eat all day, then go to Elwood’s.
… moreThey handed me my pork nacho container and it weighed literally pounds. I ate until I was in pain and then I took all of the leftover pork and it’s got to be at least a pound of meat that I’m taking home to make barbecue sandwiches with later! Crazy!
The andouille sausage was also crazy delicious. And they chopped it up in little pieces and they must have pan-fried it because it was slightly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Insanity!! The brisket is also fantastic.
Bottom line – don’t eat all day, then go to Elwood’s.
Kaila Aylor
Stopped in twice on our trip to Memphis. Ribs were tender, cooked perfectly, flavorful and have a great dry rub. Best ribs! Sauce on the side is also delicious. Bbq Nachos had so much meat- huge portion, definitely shareable. This is a must visit spot in Memphis for BBQ!
… moreEddie and Susie Rolon
It’s been a while since I’ve been to Memphis. I knew i wanted to get some ribs. I thought of the old places I knew from back in the day. I liked at reviews and found this place. Almost a 5 star. It had to be pretty good for that rating in this town. Thought i should try it.
The owner(?) OMAR was fantastic. He recommended a few things but I wanted ribs. So he set me up with something special. Ribs, brisket, fries, beans, and coleslaw. WOW. The ribs were to die for. Omar came around and made sure everyone was happy and that they had everything they needed. The place was totally full the entire time i was there. A group would leave and another one would come in. This was definitely a great find. Ribs were thick and full of meat. The brisket was tender a flavorful. The sides were very good. The BBQ sauce was gone made and very good. Did I tell you that the ribs were fantastic?
This was exactly what I had wanted. The reviews are good. As I spoke to others in town, everybody agreed. This place is the best in town. This place is a must. It’s worth a drive from anywhere in town.
… moreThe owner(?) OMAR was fantastic. He recommended a few things but I wanted ribs. So he set me up with something special. Ribs, brisket, fries, beans, and coleslaw. WOW. The ribs were to die for. Omar came around and made sure everyone was happy and that they had everything they needed. The place was totally full the entire time i was there. A group would leave and another one would come in. This was definitely a great find. Ribs were thick and full of meat. The brisket was tender a flavorful. The sides were very good. The BBQ sauce was gone made and very good. Did I tell you that the ribs were fantastic?
This was exactly what I had wanted. The reviews are good. As I spoke to others in town, everybody agreed. This place is the best in town. This place is a must. It’s worth a drive from anywhere in town.
Daniel Preble
New to the area and asked locals where to go and this is where they suggested.
I had the pulled pork sandwich with the house made jalapeno and blue cheese slaw.
It was amazing. 9 out of 10.
My middle son had the half rack of ribs he had two sides, he chose chips and baked beans.
It was good, I’ve had better, but he enjoyed them. However, the beans had flavor, and I wanna say jalapenos. Whatever they had in them made them the best baked beans I’ve ever had.
Ribs 6/10
Baked beans 10/10
My youngest son had pancakes and bacon (this was late in the afternoon but they were still serving)
They looked amazing and tasted as good as they looked!
10/10
My oldest has the wings full smoked jerk dry rub 6 piece.
Again they were full wings so you could probably call it a 12 piece.
His side was also chips.
Wings were an easy 8/10
Overall nothing disappointed, however I did expect more from the ribs.
The total cost was $73
Which seemed a little high but that sandwich made me forget about the cost.
Seating inside was limited, they stayed busy, plenty of seating outside though.
Parking was a little different.
I just parked on the curb.
… moreI had the pulled pork sandwich with the house made jalapeno and blue cheese slaw.
It was amazing. 9 out of 10.
My middle son had the half rack of ribs he had two sides, he chose chips and baked beans.
It was good, I’ve had better, but he enjoyed them. However, the beans had flavor, and I wanna say jalapenos. Whatever they had in them made them the best baked beans I’ve ever had.
Ribs 6/10
Baked beans 10/10
My youngest son had pancakes and bacon (this was late in the afternoon but they were still serving)
They looked amazing and tasted as good as they looked!
10/10
My oldest has the wings full smoked jerk dry rub 6 piece.
Again they were full wings so you could probably call it a 12 piece.
His side was also chips.
Wings were an easy 8/10
Overall nothing disappointed, however I did expect more from the ribs.
The total cost was $73
Which seemed a little high but that sandwich made me forget about the cost.
Seating inside was limited, they stayed busy, plenty of seating outside though.
Parking was a little different.
I just parked on the curb.
Sherrill Belew
Service was great, food was good. My wife and daughter liked the beans and sauce more than I did. A bit sweet for me. Delicious to them. We all liked the tater salad a lot.
… moreMatt Korbol
Great little hole in the wall place. We went here because they were open past 6pm and weren’t disappointed the boneless rib sandwich was absolutely amazing will absolutely return soon.
… moreEda
BBQ at Elwood’s Shack for the win! Would have never expected myself to stop by a small shack on the shoulder road of a Lowe’s to eat BBQ, but I’m glad I gave this highly rated spot a try. I especially love how tender and fatty the beef brisket was cooked. The Memphis style ribs is smoked to perfection and each bite falls off the bone tasty. These ribs easily wins all other larger chains by a landslide. The steelhead trout taco was also very tasty on a crispy crunchy tortilla. The fish is slightly fishy, so I’d go with a brisket or cooked legged meat next time. I’d come here if I were a construction worker picking up grub alongside my trip to the hardware store. Recommend stepping outside for fresh air and a better dining experience.
… moreJodi Flaherty
We stopped here on our drive from Ohio to Texas after searching Reddit recommendations for places to eat in Memphis. The smell was amazing! We got the 3 meat plate, and the BBQ slaw dog. Everything was DELICIOUS! If you’re in the Memphis area, it’s worth a visit!
… moreBrandon Barrett
This is one of those places you just have to go try. It’s located in the Lowe’s parking lot and is clearly popular with locals. It was crowded at lunchtime but the wait wasn’t long. You order at the counter inside and can sit inside or on picnic tables outside. We had the prime meatloaf melt and a BBQ pizza. Both were fantastic and we snacked on the leftover pizza the rest of our road trip.
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