Award-Winning
Authentic Southern BBQ
Award-winning, applewood smoked, tender, and ravenously delicious BBQ specialties that you’ll want to eat with your hands!
Our award-winning BBQ is smoked daily, low & slow…so we run out when we run out!
Best Barbecue
Westender News
Silver for Best Casual Chain / Best BBQ in Vancouver / Best Meat in Vancouver
Vancouver Magazine
Best Restaurant to Eat Meat / Best Barbeque
Georgia Straight Magazine
Top 100 Winner
“Where The Locals Eat”
Multiple Winner: Best BBQ
Westender News
Multiple Winner: Golden Plates Award Best BBQ
Best Value for the Money / Best Sandwich
Okanagan Life Magazine
Top 10 BBQ In Canada
Food Network Canada - Kelowna Memphis Blues
Upcoming Events!
Memphis Blues: Commercial Drive Extended Patio open!
When
Now
Where
BC
Upcoming Events!
Memphis Blues: Memphis Blues to donate to BCHF
For the entirety of May, Memphis Blues will donate 20% of their Memphis In May Pack sales to BC Hospitality Foundation.
The Memphis in May pack includes the following….
· Ribs, rib ends, pulled pork, Certified Angus beef brisket, sausage, and chicken
· Slaw, pit beans, cornbread, potato salad, french fries
· Four Boylan sodas
· Plates and utensils so it’s ready to enjoy in the open air
“Memphis in May” Takeout for 4 - $90
Add on Russell Beer 6-pack - $100
Add on bottle of wine - $115
Funds raised by the initiative will help the BCHF continue to provide last-resort assistance for hospitality workers in financial crisis due to a serious health condition. The charity also offers a scholarship program that fosters the next generation of hospitality industry leaders.
To place your order: Memphis Blues BBQ House
1342 Commercial Drive, Vancouver – 604-215-2599
When
May
Where
BC
Upcoming Events!
Memphis Blues: Easter Holiday - Order your turkey and hams early!
Smoked Easter Hams and Turkeys are back!
We are serving double smoked and glazed Artisanal Dawson Creek Hams, with drippin’s for $80
Feeds 8-10 people and the leftovers are fabulous!
Our Turkeys are free range and hormone and antibiotic free. They feed 8-10 people.
Turkey plus house-made gravy $125
Add sausage-cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce $25
Frequently asked questions:
Do I order ahead, or just show up? Believe it or not, we take pre-orders and usually sell. We have limited cooking capacity of 30 hams/birds per day
Can I only order for Easter Sunday? Nope. You can have a turkey or ham anytime, we just need about a week’s notice to round the birds and pigs up. People often order for Good Friday or Saturday.
How much gravy do I get? We offer a litre of gravy with each turkey. You may order an extra litre for $10. We take pride in our gravy from scratch. We use house-made bone broth, butter, turkey fat rendered from the birds and finish the batch with drippin’s from the turkeys. We don’t add any liquid smoke (none in the house in fact), the light smoke flavour is from the smoked bird’s juices.
How much stuffin’ do we get? You will get the equivalent to 4 litres of stuffing or one feast tray full. We feel this is enough for 8 to 10 people, but if you need more, you can double your order of stuffing for $20.
You took my credit card over the phone, does that mean I have paid? No. We simply take the credit card to hold your Ham. If you don’t show up we charge the card.
How should I place my order? Call the store you wish to pick up from. You cannot order via our website’s contact form or email. If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, please call the restaurant to get clarity.
When should I plan to pick up? We offer two pick up times: between 12-1 pm, and 5-6pm. Please don’t come early!
I’ve ordered a ham, but I want all the fixin’s. No problem. You may add sausage and cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce for $25, and a litre of gravy for $10. Please order it ahead of time, we ain’t got nothing for no last minute Larry’s!
When
Easter
Where
BC & Alberta
Upcoming Events!
Memphis Blues: March Madness
When
March 16th onwards!
Where
BC & Alberta
Upcoming Events!
Memphis Blues: St Paddy's Day
When
March 17th
Where
BC & Alberta
Upcoming Events!
Memphis Blues: The Oscars
When
Feb 28th
Where
BC
Upcoming Events!
Memphis Blues: Superbowl
When
7th February
Where
BC & Alberta
Upcoming Events!
Memphis Blues: Christmas Hours Commercial Drive
When
December
Where
Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Upcoming Events!
Memphis Blues Christmas: Frequently Asked Questions
Smoked Christmas Turkeys are back!
Our birds are free range and hormone and antibiotic free. They feed 8-10 people.
Turkey plus house-made gravy $125
Add sausage-cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce $25
We also feature smoked Artisanal Dawson Creek Hams, served with their drippin’s for $80
Feeds 8-10 people and the leftovers are fabulous!
Frequently asked questions:
Do I order ahead, or just show up?
Believe it or not, we take pre-orders and usually sell out a week before Christmas. We have limited cooking capacity of 30 birds/hams per day. We very rarely have a turkey for you if you call the day before or day of (only in the unlikely event of a cancellation.) So get your act together and order now!
Can I only order for December 24th?
Nope. You can have a turkey or ham anytime, we just need about a weeks’ notice to round the birds and pigs up. People often order for December 23rd or even New Year’s Eve! Or treat your office to a festive turkey lunch.
How much gravy do I get?
We offer a liter of gravy with each turkey. You may order an extra litre for $10
Is your gravy really house-made?
YES! We take pride in our gravy from scratch. We use house-made bone broth, butter, turkey fat rendered from the birds and finish the batch with drippin’s from the turkeys. We don’t add any liquid smoke (none in the house in fact), the light smoke flavour is from the smoked bird’s juices.
How much stuffin’ do we get?
You will get the equivalent to 4 liters of stuffing or one feast tray full. We feel this is enough for 8 to 10 people, but if you need more, you can double your order of stuffing for $20
Can you add other meats to your order?
YES! People often add brisket, pulled pork or ribs to their order. And don’t forget about adding some cornbread or collard greens to really fill out your southern feast. To help keep our very hectic Christmas eve running smoothly, please request add-ons at time of ordering.
You took my credit card over the phone, does that mean I have paid?
No. We simply take the credit card to hold your turkey. If you don’t show up, and we can’t sell it to a last minute Larry, we charge the card. But generally speaking, for security purposes we take payment in person upon pickup.
How should I place my order?
Call the store you wish to pick up from. You cannot order via our website’s contact form or email. If you have any questions that aren’t answered here, please call the restaurant to get clarity.
When should I plan to pick up?
We offer two pick up times: between 12-1 pm, and 5-6pm. Please don’t come early. The turkeys won’t be ready, and it stresses us out! This year especially, we won’t be able to have people waiting in the restaurant due to Covid-19 considerations. We have perfected our timing over the course of 18 years, and it will be ready on time.
Does the turkey taste really smokey?
Not really. You get a hint of smoke, but nothing overwhelming. If you are very sensitive to these kinds of flavours, you can always order our BBQ chicken for dinner and test your smoke tolerance out ahead of time.
I’m picking up my bird at 1pm, and serving at 6pm. How should I keep her warm?
Turkey really likes to rest and relax before the big carve. Some chef’s recommend up to 5 hours rest time. We suggest you pop her in a cozy corner of your kitchen, leave it wrapped, and tuck her under a few tea towels. If you find you need to reheat a little you can do so at 200°F in your oven for 30-60 minutes.
Reheating for x-mas seems like sacrilege, I dunno…?
We get a lot of repeat customers every year, and they say the reheating doesn’t hurt the juiciness. We have also run these reheat tests ourselves, and it really is impressive how well the birds reheat. You literally cannot tell the difference. Besides, we want our staff to have Christmas day off like everybody else. We will provide comprehensive reheat instructions when you pick up your bird.
Do y’all carve?
Typically no, we want you to have the honors. But if you are completely unable to, we will do so for $15. But you must let us know at the time of ordering, or you may be out of luck.
I’ve ordered a ham, but I want all the fixin’s.
No problem. You may add sausage and cornbread stuffing and cranberry sauce for $25, and a liter of gravy for $10. Please order it ahead of time, we ain’t got nothing for no last minute Larry’s!
When
December
Where
Please review our website for store contact details!
Upcoming Events!
Commercial Drive Store: Movember With Memphis Blues
When
November
Where
Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Upcoming Events!
Commercial Drive Store: Thanksgiving Dine In And Take Out
Heads up, folks! Our Commercial Drive will be offering Thanksgiving dinner in store from 5pm onwards. Tables are restricted to a party of 6 maximum. Thanksgiving dinner will also be available for take out from 5pm onwards. Call our store at 604-215-2599 for more details!
When
Monday 12th October
Where
BC
Upcoming Events!
Commercial Drive Store Closed: September 9th For Staff Event
Heads up, folks! Our Commercial Drive store will be CLOSED September 9th for one day only! The store will be closed for a staff event. See you Thursday 10th, regular hours!
When
Wednesday September 9th
Where
BC
Upcoming Events!
Hosting An Event? Make It Memphis
All stores available for Catering! Anytime, anywhere. Full staff service available, up to 50 people. All staff members will serve with PPE, sanitizer, masks and gloves with mandatory social distancing. A Covid-19 fee will apply.
When
Today!
Where
BC / Alberta
Upcoming Events!
Father's Day: Make It Memphis
House made BBQ sauces, spices and aprons all available for gifts for your Dad, this Father's Day! Call your nearest store for details.
When
Sunday June 21
Where
BC / Alberta
Upcoming Events!
Covid-19 Update: ALL STORES NOW OPEN!
All stores have opened up again for dine in. Please note, there is limited seating to meet health and safety regulations as we enter into the next phase. Reservations are strongly recommended! All Government guidelines are in place for each store.
When
Today
Where
BC / Alberta
Upcoming Events!
Blues, BBQ & Brews: Poppa Dawg Live on Facebook
Live on Facebook, Poppa Dawg performs! Memphis Blues will be featuring BNA Brewing Co. brews. Call our Kelowna store on 250-868-3699 to place your BBQ and Brews order! With your pick up order, 20% will be given to Poppa Dawg himself. Tune in!
When
April 23rd 6pm
Where
www.facebook.com/rick.halisheff
Upcoming Events!
COVID-19: A letter from Memphis Blues BBQ HQ
To our Valued Customers,
Although the media has been quick to provide real-time updates on the Coronavirus, we highly recommend you rely on trusted and respected health services for accurate information. These include Public Health agency of Canada (PHAC) at www.canada.ca/en/public-health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at www.cdc.gov and the World Health Organization (WHO) at www.who.int.
Our foremost priority at Memphis Blues BBQ is the health and safety of our guests, staff, suppliers and delivery services.
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Memphis Blues BBQ would like to reassure you that we are taking all precautions necessary for your health and safety.
We are reinforcing our already high standards and operating procedures for food and hygiene. We always wear gloves for food handling with regular hand washing and we will be frequently sanitizing and wiping down equipment, door handles, tables, booths, chairs, menus and debit machines.
We work with our suppliers and delivery partners to ensure they are frequently hand washing and using hand sanitizers.
Memphis Blues BBQ is doing our utmost to ensure our guests that every effort and precaution is being made for your safety when you visit any of our Great BBQ restaurants.
BBQ is all about Family, friends and fun!
Love and BBQ from the Memphis Blues BBQ Family!
When
Effective Immediately
Where
BC/ ALBERTA
Upcoming Events!
FOR YOUR SUPERBOWL TAILGATE PARTIES - MAKE IT MEMPHIS!
Make it Memphis Blues BBQ House for your Tailgate Parties! Contact your nearest store to find out who will be screening the big game.
Hosting a party? Contact your nearest store for pick up and take out orders!
When
Sunday February 2nd
Where
BC/ ALBERTA
Upcoming Events!
VANCOUVER BREWERY, FRIED CHICKEN AND BBQ TOUR - A COLLABORATION BETWEEN MEMPHIS BLUES BBQ HOUSE AND VANCOUVER BREWERY TOURS
We collaborate for a special Dine Out event with Vancouver Brewery Tours. Book your tickets at https://vancouverbrewerytours.com/tours/booking-a-tour/ as we sell out fast!
When
January 17th - February 1st
Where
Vancouver, BC
Upcoming Events!
MEMPHIS BLUES BBQ HOUSE WEST BROADWAY LOCATION - PERMANENTLY CLOSED DUE TO NEW SKYTRAIN CONSTRUCTION
For your Lower Mainland BBQ fix, please visit your nearest store:- Commercial Drive or Robson Downtown.
When
Permanent Closure for West Broadway
Where
BC
Upcoming Events!
FOR YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON CELEBRATIONS - MAKE IT MEMPHIS BLUES!
Any size party welcome! Call our Catering line on: 778-919-5694 to organize your Christmas celebrations today!
Party of 20 or less? Call your nearest Memphis Blues store!
When
Today
Where
BC & Alberta
Upcoming Events!
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS TURKEY AND HAMS!
Free run, hormone free. Deliciously fresh and smoked in our BBQ pit. We sell out fast, order now!
When
Today
Where
BC & Alberta participating stores
Upcoming Events!
GREY CUP GAME
Watch the game & enjoy your tail-gate party with Memphis Blues. Order now through Doordash!
When
Sunday 24, November
Where
Commercial Drive Location
Upcoming Events!
American Thanksgiving
Order your turkey at your participating store!
When
Today
Where
Participating Stores only
Upcoming Events!
American Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner
Celebrate with us and feast on a delicious turkey dinner
When
Thursday 28th November. 6pm
Where
Commercial Drive
Upcoming Events!
Live Acoustic Music
with Rick 'Poppa Dawg' Halisheff
When
Every Thursday, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Where
Kelowna Location
Upcoming Events!
Vietnamese Whole Hog
All-you-can-eat until the hog is gone!
When
June, 26th. 6pm
Where
West Broadway Location
Upcoming Events!
Hawaiian Whole Hog
All-you-can-eat until the hog is gone!
When
July, 31st. 6pm
Where
Commercial Drive Location
Upcoming Events!
Staff Summer Party
Broadway and Commercial Closed!
When
September 3rd - ALL DAY
Where
Commercial Drive & Broadway
Upcoming Events!
British Whole Hog
LAST HOG NIGHT OF THE YEAR! All-you-can-eat until the hog is gone!
When
Sept, 25th. 6pm
Where
Commercial Drive Location
Our Story
Memphis Blues BBQ
In January of 1999, George Siu (an original owner of Not Just Desserts) and Park Heffelfinger (Vancouver Wine Academy) had a stopover in Memphis while flying from New Orleans. Lunch was a pulled pork sandwich, and it was love at first bite.
Since then, they have attended the World Barbecue Championships in Memphis where they conducted extensive research. They were able to reproduce the recipes at home, and decided to bring authentic Southern barbeque to Canada.
Come Work with Us
Are you an aspiring individual wanting to surround yourself with delicious, award-winning BBQ? Where the Blues plays all day and through the night, learn our secrets and become a Pit Master!
Memphis Blues BBQ House are proud of their team; full of creative, hard-working and passionate individuals.
Join our family and send us your resume today!
Catering
From simple food deliveries to multi-course tasting menus, Memphis Blues BBQ House can cater all your special events.
We do our very best to work within our client’s, tastes and budgets. Special requests are our specialty.
Full staff service is available for parties up to 50. Our staff will serve you with PPE, sanitizer, masks and gloves with mandatory social distancing. A Covid-19 fee will apply.
For catering with our Kelowna store, please contact the following email:
memphisblueskelowna@telus.net
For quicker service, please fill out our form:
Franchising
Canada’s first authentic Southern BBQ restaurant.
Memphis Blues BBQ House and its franchisees are committed to top quality, mouthwatering barbeque, wine, craft beers and bourbon served by an outgoing and energetic staff.