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Is Memphis Barbecue Co. Still Open? Update (Horn Lake, MS)

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As of September 2026, Memphis Barbecue Co. is listed open on memphisbbqco.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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memphisbbqco.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website and a linked Toast online-ordering page were both live when checked 2026-09-08, and a Southaven Area Chamber of Commerce directory listing shows it as a current member business.

  • Season / episode Season 15, Episode 4
  • Original air date
  • Address 709 Desoto Cove, Horn Lake, MS 38637

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Memphis Barbecue Co., a barbecue restaurant in Horn Lake, Mississippi, for the episode 'Surf 'N' Turf Jackpot,' which aired 2012-08-27. The restaurant is owned by pitmaster Melissa Cookston, a multiple-time world barbecue champion inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame, and operates at 709 Desoto Cove near the Tennessee state line just south of Memphis. When checked 2026-09-08, the restaurant's own website, memphisbbqco.com, and a linked Toast online-ordering page were both active, listing daily hours of 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and a phone number matching public directory listings. The Southaven Area Chamber of Commerce also carries a current business directory entry for Memphis Barbecue Company, and third-party review sites show several hundred recent customer reviews. No indication of a closure, relocation, or ownership change turned up in this review.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 15, Episode 4
Original air date
Episode title
Surf 'N' Turf Jackpot
What was featured
Memphis Barbecue Co. on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, episode 'Surf 'N' Turf Jackpot'
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Memphis Barbecue Co.

Frequently asked questions

Is Memphis Barbecue Co. still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Memphis Barbecue Co. is listed open on memphisbbqco.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Memphis Barbecue Co. after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Memphis Barbecue Co., a barbecue restaurant in Horn Lake, Mississippi, for the episode 'Surf 'N' Turf Jackpot,' which aired 2012-08-27. As of September 2026, Memphis Barbecue Co. is listed open on memphisbbqco.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Memphis Barbecue Co. located?

709 Desoto Cove, Horn Lake, MS 38637. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Memphis Barbecue Co.?

Season 15, Episode 4 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired August 27, 2012. The episode is titled “Surf 'N' Turf Jackpot”.

What do reviews say since Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

The Southaven Area Chamber of Commerce also carries a current business directory entry for Memphis Barbecue Company, and third-party review sites show several hundred recent customer reviews. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Visit info

Address
709 Desoto Cove, Horn Lake, MS 38637
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
memphisbbqco.com

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