Tom’s Bar-B-Q has been feeding Memphis from its New Getwell Road location for decades, operating as a classic neighborhood pit stop where the regulars know exactly what they’re getting and first-timers figure it out quickly. It appeared in Season 3, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “The Memphis BBQ Tour,” which aired May 26, 2008, as one of four Memphis BBQ institutions Guy Fieri visited in a single episode dedicated entirely to the city’s pit culture. Tom’s specializes in the Memphis style of slow-smoked pork with sauce on the side and a menu built around ribs, shoulder, and the sandwiches that keep the neighborhood coming back daily.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Tom’s Bar-B-Q
City: Memphis, Tennessee
Cuisine: BBQ
DDD Season: 3
DDD Episode: 9
Episode Title: The Memphis BBQ Tour
Original Air Date: May 26, 2008
Address: 4087 New Getwell Rd., Memphis, TN 38118
Phone: 901-365-6690
Website: https://tomsbarbeque.com/
Status: Open
About Tom’s Bar-B-Q
Tom’s is a neighborhood BBQ joint in the truest Memphis sense: unpretentious, consistent, and built around the slow-smoked pork tradition that the city has made its own over the past century. The pit runs on wood smoke, the sauce is house-made, and the menu covers the core Memphis BBQ catalog without overcomplicating it. The DDD episode brought Tom’s national attention that the regulars had enjoyed locally for years before the cameras showed up.
What to Eat at Tom’s Bar-B-Q
The Pork Ribs are the centerpiece, smoked low and slow in the Memphis tradition. The Chopped Pork Sandwich is the everyday regular’s order. The BBQ Nachos are a crowd favorite worth knowing about as a starter. Check the current menu at the website for seasonal specials and sides.
Bring the Memphis spirit home with Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Dry Rub Variety Pack and Guy’s Carolina BBQ Sauce for your own pit session.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours before visiting.
Address: 4087 New Getwell Rd., Memphis, TN 38118
Phone: 901-365-6690
Website: https://tomsbarbeque.com/
Status: Open
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Tom’s Bar-B-Q appeared in Season 3, Episode 9 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “The Memphis BBQ Tour,” originally aired May 26, 2008.