Gate-side ribs fix in Terminal B
Backyard BBQ sits in Terminal B at Memphis International, past security and a short walk from most B-gates. It runs on typical airport hours, opening early enough to catch the morning bank and usually closing after the last mainline departures. Expect quick-service format: order at the counter, grab a seat, and you’re listening for boarding groups while your tray lands.
Menu focus is classic Southern barbecue: pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, smoked chicken, and sides like baked beans and coleslaw. Mains generally land around the $12–$18 mark, with combo plates pushing a bit higher if you add extra meat. Sauce skews sweet with a mild kick, in line with Memphis flavors, and portions run heavier than your average airport fast food spot.
Beer is available by the bottle or can, usually in the $7–$10 range, along with standard soft drinks and tea. If you’ve got under 30 minutes before boarding at a nearby B-gate, a pulled pork sandwich and one side is the safest bet on timing. Sit-down pacing with ribs or multi-meat plates fits better with a 45–60 minute layover.
Seating is mostly tables with a few counter spots, and sightlines to gate screens in B are decent, so you can keep an eye on delays and boarding changes. It’s louder than a lounge but quieter than eating right in the gate area. Restrooms are just down the concourse, within a 2–3 minute walk.
Tip: If your flight leaves from a far end of Terminal B, order to-go, grab extra napkins and sauce packets at the counter, and eat closer to your gate so you’re not sprinting with barbecue in hand when boarding starts.