Marlowe’s Ribs sits on Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis, which means it occupies a stretch of road that carries the weight of the city’s most famous son. The restaurant has been a neighborhood institution for years, serving Memphis-style ribs and BBQ to locals and the Graceland tourist crowd alike, with the quality earning a loyal base well beyond the obvious foot traffic. It appeared in Season 3, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “The Memphis BBQ Tour,” which aired May 26, 2008, and holds the distinction of being the only 24-hour rib joint in Memphis — a detail that is either exactly what you’d expect from a city this serious about BBQ, or completely unexpected depending on where you’re from.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Marlowe’s Ribs
City: Memphis, Tennessee
Cuisine: BBQ
DDD Season: 3
DDD Episode: 9
Episode Title: The Memphis BBQ Tour
Original Air Date: May 26, 2008
Address: 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116
Phone: 901-332-4159
Website: https://marlowesmemphis.com/
Status: Open
About Marlowe’s Ribs
Marlowe’s operates 24 hours a day, which is unusual for a BBQ joint and speaks to the demand that keeps the kitchen running around the clock. The location on Elvis Presley Boulevard puts it less than a mile from Graceland, making it a natural stop for anyone making the pilgrimage. The restaurant serves Memphis-style ribs with the characteristic dry rub and a sauce program that gives diners the choice of how much heat and sweetness they want. The décor leans into the Elvis connection without losing its neighborhood restaurant identity.
What to Eat at Marlowe’s Ribs
The Pork Ribs are the house specialty and the obvious first order. The BBQ Pulled Pork and Rib Tips round out the pit selections. Given the 24-hour operation, the late-night rib order after a night out in Memphis is a move that the regulars have been making for years.
For your own rib session at home, Guy on Fire is the outdoor cooking guide worth having, and Guy Fieri’s Carolina BBQ Sauce finishes pork ribs exactly the way they deserve.
Plan Your Visit
Marlowe’s is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Address: 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116
Phone: 901-332-4159
Website: https://marlowesmemphis.com/
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream The Memphis BBQ Tour episode on Amazon. Planning the full Memphis visit? Find hotels near Graceland on Booking.com.
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Marlowe’s Ribs appeared in Season 3, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “The Memphis BBQ Tour,” originally aired May 26, 2008.