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Memphis Dining - by the Memphis Restaurant Assoc.
Memphis Dining Guide - another listing of Memphis Restaurants
This site is not about listing all restaurants; only those that I find exceptional in their category. I personally recommend:
| Restaurant | Location | Specialty | Section of Town | Review/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amerigos | Ridgeway | Italian | East Memphis | Regional chain. Nice atmosphere and good service. The fish on the board is the ticket.$$ |
| Automatic Slims | 83 S. Second St. across from the Peabody. | Caribbean | Downtown | Try the Tonga Martini and the Coconut Lime Shrimp to start, then go for the duck for dinner - $$$ |
| Bluefin | 135 S. Main | Sushi/Edge | Downtown | |
| Blue Fish | 2149 Young Avenue (901) 725-0230  |
Seafood | Midtown | Very nice. Jeans are ok. - $$$$ |
| Cafe' Society | 212 N. Evergreen, 722-2177 | Continental | Midtown | Oh my God! Looking for great food and service the way it was meant to be? Try this. $$$ |
| Cafe' 1912 | 243 S Cooper St (901) 722-2700 |
Midtown | Operated by the owners of La Tourelle, features a mix of French, Italian and New Orleans/Caribbean cuisines at moderate prices $$$ | |
| Chez Phillipe | 149 Union Ave., 529-4188 | French | Downtown | In the Peabody Hotel $$$$$ |
| Cozymel's | 6450 Poplar | Mexican | Germantown | Great food with lots of choices. Great atmosphere. |
| Dish | 948 S. Cooper | Tapas | Midtown | Yum $$$ |
| Erling Jensen's |
1044 S Yates Rd. (901) 763-3700 |
East Memphis | Home base for Erling Jensen $$$$$ | |
| Folk's Folly | 551 Mendenhall - 762-8200 | Steak | East Memphis | The best steak in town. The filet will melt in your mouth.$$$ |
| Ronnie Grisanti and Sons | 2855 Poplar | Italian | Midtown | The best Italian food in Memphis $$$ |
| Grove Grill | 4550 Poplar Ave., 818-9951 | Continental | East Memphis | Upscale and nice place to have a glass of wine after work even if you don't have time for dinner $$$ |
| Harry's Detour | Cooper | Continental | Midtown | $$ |
| Jarrett's | Quince Road | Continental | East Memphis | East Memphis - The food here is outstanding! Very original. $$$ |
| Mikasa | Poplar/Ridgeway | Japanese | Germantown | $$$ |
| Napa Cafe | 5101 Sanderlin, Suite 122. 683-0441. | Continental | East Memphis | $$$$ |
| Paulette's | 2110 Madison. 726-5128 | French | In Overton Square | Don't miss the Chocolate Crepes $$ |
| Ruth's Chris Steakhouse |
6120 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119 Phone: 901-761-0055 Fax: 901-763-4856 |
Steak | Regalia Shopping Center, | $$$ |
| Sawadii | 121 Union Ave | Thai | Downtown | |
| Sekisui | 160 Union Ave, (901) 523-0001 | Japanese |
Downtown Midtown |
Sushi and Robata (Humphreys loc. only) bars . Sekisui in Midtown also has Sushi happy hour from 5-7 daily. Traditional Japanese seating available at the Humphreys location - $$ |
| Sekisui Pacific Rim | Poplar (901) 767-7770 | Japanese | East Memphis | The most upscale Sekisui. SSSS |
| Shogun | 3420 Poplar (Poplar Plaza) 2324 North Germantown Pkwy |
Japanese | Midtown Cordova |
No hibachi cooking at Poplar Plaza $$ |
| Texas de Brazil | Second St. | Portuguese/Brazilian | Downtown | A great experience especially if you have never been to a Portuguese style restaurant. Meats of all kinds skewered and grilled. All you can eat. Great atmosphere, but loud. |
| The Beauty Shop | 966 S Cooper St (901) 272-7111 |
Cooper-Young | From the fine owners of Automatic Slim's and Cielo comes the Beauty Shop. Fashioned from an old beauty shop in the Cooper-Young area. I don't have any experience here yet, but given their track record, I am sure this is an experience one should not ignore. | |
| Tsunami | 928 S Cooper St (901) 274-2556 | California-Asian Fusion | Cooper-Young | Another small business that reaches perfection. Cuisine is seafood centered with a California/Japanese influence. The menu varies nightly. They also have sidewalk tables weather permitting. Not open for lunch. $$ |
| Umai | 2015 Madison (901) 405-4241 | Japanese-French | Midtown | This place was recommended by a friend and it took a long time before I made up there. I was very impressed. The food was simply wonderful. $$ |
| Atan | 3445 Poplar Ave (901)452-4477 |
Chinese, Sushi, Hibachi | University | ||
| Bosco's | Overton Square, Madison Ave | Pizzas, Entrees | Midtown | Great home brew and food $$ | |
| Buckley's | 5355 Poplar and at Union and Second just down from the Peabody | Steak | Downtown
East Memphis |
Probably the second best steak in town and the best value. Good atmosphere and affordable prices. One of the better beer selections in town. 2 locations, $$ | |
| Brooklyn Bridge | Poplar - across from Carrefour | New York Italian | Germantown | ||
| Brother Juniper's | 3519 S. Walker, 324-0144 | Breakfast | University | Best breakfast in Memphis. Go early. | |
| Coletta's | 2 locations - N. Parkway and Appling Way | Italian | South Memphis
Bartlett |
Great BBQ Pizza and Ravioli $$ | |
| Corky's | Poplar
Germantown Pkwy |
Barbeque | East Memphis
Cordova |
Memphis' most popular BBQ $ | |
| Do | 964 S Cooper St (901) 272-0830 |
Sushi and noodles | Midtown | Known for good sushi, but service is slow. Relax and don't go before the show. | |
| El Porton | Mexican | Locations in UofM, Hickory Hill, Germantown and Cordova areas | Hands down, the best Mexican food for the $ | ||
| El Mezcal | 4688 Knight Arnold
Perkins Union Ave |
Mexican | Parkway Village
East Memphis Midtown |
Good authentic Mexican food. $ | |
| Erika's | 52 S. Second St | German | Downtown | Open Tue-Fri for lunch only (11-2) and til 9:00 on Fri. and Sat. | |
| Fino's Italian Grocery- | 1853 Madison Ave. | Italian | Midtown | Great Italian food and imported deli meats/cheeses.$ | |
| Flying Fish | 105 S. Second St | Fish | Downtown | Near the Peabody - Reminicent of New Orleans | |
| Fresh Slices | 1585 Overton Park Ave, Memphis - (901) 725-1001 |
Deli Grub | Midtown | Great sandwiches and finger food $ | |
| Celtic Crossing | 903 S Cooper St | Pub Grub | Midtown | ||
| Hunan Palace | Olive Branch, MS. | Best Chinese Buffet in town (well, almost in town) $ | |||
| India Palace | Poplar Ave | $ | |||
| Le Chardonnay - | Overton Square, Madison Ave. | Pasta | Overton Square Area | a great little wine bistro. The best in simple ambiance and a good wine list. Try the Bibb and Romaine Salad and a goat cheese pizza. $$ | |
| Macaroni Grill - | 1. Poplar and Kirby
2. Germantown Pkwy |
Italian | 1. Germantown
2. Cordova |
Fun atmosphere and good service. If you want to create your own pasta, they're ready for you. You gotta have the Tiramisu. $ | |
| Molly Fontaine Lounge | 679 Adams | Downtown | In Victorian Village | ||
| Molly's La Casita | 2006 Madison - 726-1873 | Mexican | Midtown | More great Mexican food, however, different from the others especially the beans. $ | |
| Rendevous | 52 S. Second St. 523-2746 | Barbeque | Downtown | Memphis' most famous BBQ $ | |
| Soul Fish | 862 S Cooper St | Catfish | Midtown | Also try the Cuban Sandwich $ | |
| Spaghetti Warehouse - | 40 Huling | Italian | Downtown | Yeah, it's cattle car style dining, but it's pretty good stuff. $ |
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