Memphis has no shortage of spots doing big, smoky flavors, but Uncle Red’s Turkey Legs on Broad Avenue feels like someone turned the idea of a fairground turkey leg into a full‑blown, fall‑off‑the‑bone obsession.
This family‑run spot dedicated to flavored and stuffed turkey legs uses passed‑down seasonings and house recipes to turn a single cut of meat into ridiculous, over‑the‑top meals that people are now happily driving across the city to get.
How Uncle Red’s Won Memphis Hearts
Uncle Red’s comes with a deeply personal backstory that Memphians immediately connected with.
The restaurant is named after Michael “Red Bone” Anderson, the late uncle of co‑owner Christopher “FreeSol” Anderson, and the team describes it as Memphis’ very own home for flavored and stuffed turkey legs built on family recipes and seasonings.
From the beginning, they leaned into a playful, confident promise.
On their own site, they proudly tell guests these are “not the turkey legs you remember from the fair or theme parks”, but legs that “will fall‑off‑da‑bone and melt in your mouth” and are enough food for at least two.
Broad Avenue gave them the perfect stage.
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Set at 2583 Broad Ave in Memphis’ Broad Arts District, Uncle Red’s quickly picked up local attention as a new, independently owned spot on a street already known for creative small businesses and food concepts. 🎶
Local food media and creators helped pour gas on the fire.
Edible Memphis shared that “on Broad Avenue you’ll find fall‑off‑the‑bone, flavored, and stuffed turkey legs” at Uncle Red’s, while local video reviewers describe it as a “new hotspot on Broad” with a full bar, chill patio vibes, mac and cheese, and shrimp‑topped plates.
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Uncle Red’s now promotes being open seven days a week — Monday–Saturday 11 AM–9 PM and Sunday 1–9 PM — inviting guests to “come on down to 2583 Broad Ave” for smoked, baked, and fried turkey legs Uncle Red’s way.
That mix of heartfelt origin story, theatrical turkey legs, Broad Avenue energy, and always‑open reliability is exactly how Uncle Red’s Turkey Legs went from “interesting new spot” to a must‑try name in the Memphis food conversation.
Food Highlights
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Flavored Turkey Legs: The undisputed centerpiece, these seasoned, fall‑off‑the‑bone turkey legs are described by the team as “tender, seasoned, and delicious — hits every time,” giving guests huge, smoky legs in flavors that go way beyond basic salt and pepper. 🦃
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Signature Stuffed Turkey Legs: These loaded stuffed leg specials take that base leg and fill it with toppings like mac and cheese, shrimp, and house creations, turning one turkey leg into a fully loaded fork‑and‑knife feast that keeps showing up all over local social feeds.
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Turkey Bowls: Listed on the online ordering menu, these bowls are built from chopped turkey leg meat over rice or other bases, giving guests a slightly less messy but still deeply satisfying way to experience that signature seasoning without tackling a whole bone‑in leg.
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Smoked, Baked, and Fried Turkey Legs: Uncle Red’s Facebook videos invite diners to come for turkey legs done three ways — smoked, baked, and fried “Uncle Reds way” — so you can choose your preferred texture and crust while still getting that same bold house seasoning. 🔥
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Mac and Cheese: Local video reviews highlight creamy mac and cheese served alongside or loaded on top of turkey legs, calling it part of the “mouthwatering dishes” that make Uncle Red’s a full comfort‑food destination rather than a one‑trick novelty. 🧀
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Atmosphere
Uncle Red’s leans fully into neighborhood‑spot energy with a Broad Avenue location that includes indoor seating, a chill patio, and a full bar, making it just as appealing for a laid‑back sit‑down evening as it is for a quick grab‑and‑go plate.
Social clips from the restaurant emphasize a relaxed, fun vibe with music, bar drinks, and big platters coming out of the kitchen, all wrapped in the kind of friendly Southern hospitality you’d expect from a family‑inspired concept.
With hours running every day of the week and repeated invitations to “come on down to 2583 Broad Ave,” Uncle Red’s has clearly positioned itself as a dependable, always‑there option when the craving for serious comfort food hits.
Bottom Line
Head to Uncle Red’s Turkey Legs for massive, fall‑off‑the‑bone flavored and stuffed turkey legs, over‑the‑top comfort combos with mac and shrimp, a chill Broad Avenue bar‑and‑patio vibe, and a heartfelt family‑run spot that’s quickly becoming one of Memphis’ most talked‑about new indulgences.
Address: 2583 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN 38112
📞 (901) 707‑8933
🕔 Mon–Sat 11 AM–9 PM; Sun 1 PM–9 PM