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Is Central BBQ Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Memphis, TN)

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As of September 2026, Central BBQ is listed open on eatcbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Central BBQ's website listed current daily hours and a 2026 copyright notice for its downtown Memphis location.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'BBQ Paradise 3' episode featured Central BBQ, a barbecue restaurant in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, for its smoked meats and Memphis-style sides. The downtown location sits on East Butler Avenue near the National Civil Rights Museum and is one of several Central BBQ locations across the Memphis area, popular with visitors to nearby Beale Street. According to the restaurant's website, eatcbq.com, a September 2026 check of the site listed daily hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., a 2026 copyright notice, and options for online ordering and shipping. The site also listed sister locations in Fayetteville, Midtown Memphis, and on Poplar and Summer Avenues, indicating the downtown restaurant continues operating as part of an active multi-location chain, with no indication of closure or relocation found.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 2
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
BBQ Paradise 3
What was featured
Memphis-style barbecue and smoked meats for BBQ Paradise 3
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Central BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Central BBQ still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Central BBQ is listed open on eatcbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Central BBQ after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's 'BBQ Paradise 3' episode featured Central BBQ, a barbecue restaurant in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, for its smoked meats and Memphis-style sides. As of September 2026, Central BBQ is listed open on eatcbq.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Central BBQ located?

147 E Butler Ave, Memphis, TN 38103. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Central BBQ?

Season 5, Episode 2 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “BBQ Paradise 3”.

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Address
147 E Butler Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
eatcbq.com

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