A historic barbecue joint in Tennessee?! It doesn’t sound too surprising, does it? Sure, you may find bbq eateries touting their family values and generations-long experience in the culinary business, but it’s Leonard’s Pit Barbecue in Memphis, Tennessee that gives us all the feels. This is where you can show up and expect to be treated like family, where you’ll fall in love with your favorite bbq platter and order it again and again, a nostalgic tie to warm summer afternoons spent in the southern sunshine.

Joe G Bear - TripAdvisor
Leonard Heuberger spent 1922 perfecting his classic pulled pork sandwich, topping it off with homemade barbecue sauce and coleslaw. His passion caught fire and turned into one of Memphis' gold standard barbecue eateries, Leonard's Pit Barbecue.
vettamania17 - TripAdvisor
The no-frills restaurant is a local favorite that serves up lunch and dinner buffets alongside platter options stuffed full of slow-cooked pork and tender ribs.
stumpy6896 - TripAdvisor
The buffet is definitely a must-visit, both for its affordability and the fun of an all-you-can-eat experience. Make sure you check out the in-house cole slaw, too. It has a mustard-y zing to it that's made it a favorite for the last (almost!) century.

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Randall W - TripAdvisor
The fun atmosphere and family-friendly experience is great for folks of all ages. Plus, if you aren't a fan of bbq (what.), then you can indulge in fried catfish or even a range of Italian dishes, like ravioli or spaghetti.
Jeremy J - TripAdvisor
It's the kind of restaurant you visit when you aren't sure of what to eat, because the barbecue joint has a menu that will make anyone's mouth water. Get ready for a craving or two, because once you taste that tangy bbq sauce we promise...you're a goner.
Randall W - TripAdvisor
Leonard Heuberger had a dream, so very long ago, to give people a place to fill their bellies that felt just like home. He's given Tennessee a home for bbq lovers and critics alike, a family-friendly restaurant that puts Tennessee's hospitable history on display. If you're ever in Memphis, make sure to look for the pig in a top hat: where he resides, so does great barbecue.
CAFosters - TripAdvisor
You can visit for yourself at 5465 Fox Plaza Drive in Memphis, Tennessee. Hours range from 11am to 2:30pm Sunday through Thursday, and from 11am to 4pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Happy eating!

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