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8.1/ 10
0 reviews“Huge, meaty ribs just across the bridge”
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.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm, Sun 11am–9pm
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Whole Slab Ribs, Super World Famous Pork, and Baked Beans
What to Order
1
Whole Slab Ribs2
Super World Famous Pork3
Baked Beans4
Potato SaladWhy It Stands Out
Generously massive ribs and pork plates make Ray's a destination just across the Mississippi. The whole-slab ribs and Super World Famous sandwich draw crowds from both sides of the river.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 1805 N Missouri St, West Memphis, AR 72301
- Phone
- (870) 732-2044
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm, Sun 11am–9pm
- Website
- raysworldfamousbbq.com/
- Price Range
- $$
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.2
Bark8.0
Tenderness8.1
Value8.4
Atmosphere7.5
Consistency8.0
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Good to Know
Ray's World Famous BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Ray's World Famous BBQ?
Regulars point to Whole Slab Ribs, Super World Famous Pork, Baked Beans, and Potato Salad.
What are Ray's World Famous BBQ's hours?
Mon–Sat 10:30am–9pm, Sun 11am–9pm
Is Ray's World Famous BBQ expensive?
Ray's World Famous BBQ is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Ray's World Famous BBQ serve?
Ray's World Famous BBQ serves Memphis Style barbecue — Memphis BBQ is rib country. The great debate is wet vs. dry: dry ribs are coated in a paprika-heavy spice rub and served without sauce, while wet ribs are glazed with a tomato-vinegar based sauce. Memphis also claims BBQ spaghetti and the BBQ nachos.
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