Ray's World Famous BBQ

Huge, meaty ribs just across the bridge

Ray's World Famous BBQ is a barbecue restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee.

Ray's World Famous BBQ is a West Memphis institution known for the sheer scale of its slabs, drawing crowds from both sides of the Mississippi River. Sitting on the Arkansas side just off I-40, it has turned enormous, meaty ribs and a hefty pork sandwich into a genuine road-trip destination.

The whole-slab ribs are the reason to cross the bridge, thick and meaty with a real smoke backbone and a clean bite. The Super World Famous pork sandwich is built for a serious appetite, a hefty stack of smoked shoulder, and classic sides like smoky baked beans and cool, creamy potato salad round out plates that never leave anyone hungry. Expect a wait on busy nights; the portions and the reputation both draw a crowd. For anyone driving I-40, it is a detour that pays off in sheer smoke and volume.

• Style: Memphis Style
• Price: $$
• Neighborhood: West Memphis

What to order

• Whole Slab Ribs
• Super World Famous Pork
• Baked Beans
• Potato Salad

How it scores — 8.1/10 overall

• Smoke: 8.2/10
• Bark: 8.0/10
• Tenderness: 8.1/10
• Consistency: 8.0/10
• Value: 8.4/10
• Atmosphere: 7.5/10

Visiting

• Address: 1805 N Missouri St, West Memphis, AR 72301
• Phone: (870) 732-2044
• Website: https://raysworldfamousbbq.com/

Hours: Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm, Sun 11am–9pm

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