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Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Memphis

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Updated December 05, 2024

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5.0

5 (1815)

$31 to $50

American

East Memphis

About the restaurant

Open since 1998, Napa Café is tucked away in a pleasant corner of Sanderlin Centré. Owner Glenda Hastings restaurant has received numerous awards and accolades, including Best Wine List, Best Business Dinner, and Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. With its polished yet inviting interior, captivating artwork and distinctive cuisine, Napa Café elicits superlatives from first-time visitors, as well as from the guests who return again and again.

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KathrynVIP

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

The halibut was delicious and the wine list offers many excellent choices.

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4.8

4.8 (419)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Amelia Gene’s, Downtown’s finest dining experience, welcomes a contemporary, globally inspired palate artfully designed to impress. Fine wines, classic cocktails, proper bites, and a can’t-miss cheese cart transport diners through a culinary journey with distinct hospitality that can only be found in this state-of-the-art, reclaimed space in Downtown Memphis.

Our menu emphasizes seasonality and a dedication to ingredient-driven preparations. Our Chef's culinary philosophy is characterized by restraint, allowing the innate qualities of the ingredients to eloquently express themselves. Our establishment is located adjacent to the Caption by Hyatt Hotel.

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Carmen

Dined 2 days ago

We had the best dinner and the restaurant is beautiful!

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4.8

4.8 (4841)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located on the third floor of B.B. King's Blues Club overlooking historic Beale Street you will find Itta Bena "A unique delta experience". Whether entering from our private Second Street entrance or walking through the secret hall from inside B.B. King's Blues Club, Itta Bena is sure to capture your senses. The experience is further heightened when you step inside and find yourself surrounded by rich wood floors, vaulted ceilings, deep golden hued chandeliers and the faint sound of the bustling street below. Touching all the senses, we enrich your evening by offering a delta inspired menu of robust flavors and clean presentation. Itta Bena is a complete overwhelming of the senses that you must experience for yourself.

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Wanda

Dined 5 days ago

My husband’s birthday is on Christmas Eve and we enjoy going to Itta Bena to celebrate. The food, drink, and staff are always amazing. The ambiance is nice and the live music was an extra touch. Thank you for a wonderful experience and my husband enjoyed himself!

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Chilean Sea Bass

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Jumbo Shrimp & Grits

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Boneless Braised Short Ribs

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The Capital Grille - Memphis

4.9

4.9 (2297)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Billie

Dined today

Delicious steaks, shellfish tower, cocktails, sides, and desserts.

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Filet Mignon 10oz

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Sam's Mashed Potatoes

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Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (3906)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Overton Square, Porch and Parlor Prime Steakhouse offers the finest prime steaks and chops culminating in a Southern steakhouse experience.

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Lee

Dined 6 days ago

We had an amazing Christmas Eve celebration with family. Our server, Aby, was wonderful and our food was delicious.

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Tomahawk Ribeye

Southern Social

4.9

4.9 (5633)

$31 to $50

American

East-Bartlett / Collierville / Germantown

About the restaurant

Aptly named for its locale, Southern Social nestles up to the old Southern Railway’s historic Germantown Depot and sits adjacent to Southern Avenue.

Owners of downtown Memphis’ Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar have opened Southern Social. The top tier fine dining restaurant will reflect the high standards established at Flight.

The restaurant features a chef-inspired menu, offering fresh seafood and prime steaks. Southern Social brings exceptional specialty cocktails and Flight’s award-winning wine selections.

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Ken

Dined 7 days ago

Great meal. Pork chop and southern fried chicken were awesome. Brandon did a great job at our table.

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Coastal Fish Company

4.9

4.9 (8271)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Memphis

About the restaurant

Where the water meets the sky, Coastal Fish Company sits on the edge of Hyde Lake in Shelby Farms Park creating a picturesque location for diners to enjoy.

Coastal Fish Company offers a unique fine-dining experience by having the freshest and best sourced seafood prepared in traditional styles and new twists. Want your favorite raw oysters ? Why not try them with one of our many savory sorbets. Care for a key lime pie to end your night on a sweet note? How about opting for the chocolate covered key lime pie to satisfy that chocolate craving. Along with all of the coastal fare, there are also ‘land’ options in both the appetizers and entrees that will satisfy any appetite.

Whether you sit outside in the cozy patio almost touching the lake, inside at the bar area full of energy, or in the dining room at a spacious and comfy booth, you are guaranteed to have excellent service, a wonderful meal, and a beautiful view.

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jasmine

Dined 6 days ago

Our server Giovanna was great!! The food was Good just had a good time all around

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Chez Philippe - The Peabody Memphis

4.8

4.8 (878)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Seasonal, local, sophisticated. Experience a culinary journey in Chez Philippe. Modern American cuisine meets French presentation in four courses or a seven course Tasting Menu by Chef Keith Clinton and Executive Pastry Chef Konrad Spitzbart.

Located off the Grand Lobby of The Peabody Hotel, Chez Philippe is the MidSouth’s only Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond rated restaurant and has been honored with the “Award of Excellence” from both Distinguished Restaurants of North America and Wine Spectator magazine. In 2023, USA Today named Chez Philippe the #1 "Best Hotel Restaurant" in the country.

Serving Afternoon Tea and Dinner, Thursday through Sunday.

Tasting Menu carefully curated by the culinary talents of
Chef Keith Clinton
Executive Pastry Chef Konrad Spitzbart

Vegetarian Tasting Menu available upon request. Please advise of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Reservations recommended.

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Edna

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was amazing, we had the four courses menu paring with wine. Highly recommended and the staff are wonderful. Chef and his team are the best we will come back

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Tiger and Peacock

4.8

4.8 (491)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Midtown / Cooper

About the restaurant

For parties of six or more please call 901-538-7313 to make your reservation.

You won’t want to miss the commanding views at our rooftop bar, situated right in the midst of all of the action. Like Overton Square below, this is a destination dedicated to celebrating the best of the Memphis way of life – the art, music, culture and soul. Showcasing ingredient-forward cocktails and approachable bar fare ideal for sharing, this is the place to take in all that Midtown has to offer.

Dress Code-Smart casual. Dress to impress. Baseball caps and beanies are not allowed and men must have on a collared shirt, sweater or blazer. All genders no athletic apparel (tank tops, spandex, or sweatpants). Undergarments should not be exposed.

Our parking lot is for overnight hotel guests only. Parking is located at the Overton Square Garage. Please bring a valid ID.

This is a smoke free and weapon free environment. We encourage synergy between all of our guests. We look forward to your visit.

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MichaelVIP

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Great place for drinks after a show in the heart of the performing arts district in Memphis!

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Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (9872)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar is a full service restaurant with multiple dining selections for a guest to enjoy in a single dining experience. Flight offers the finest service featuring a knowledgeable wait staff from which guests can gain valuable insight to enhance their dining experience.

Flight offers several distinct dining options: On the main floor, there is the hustle and bustle of friends and business people gathering together. The bar is a welcoming place for those dining alone to meet friends yet unmet, or for those who want a quick bite. On the balcony level, the booths and small tables, some overlooking Main Street, offer more privacy for business or a romantic date night.

Please check The Wine Cellar at Flight Restaurant for additional dining options.

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Phillip

Dined 5 days ago

Our family of 5 went for our holiday dinner and everything was perfection! The service, the food, and the atmosphere. This is our second Christmas Eve with Flight and I am certain we will be back!

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