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1. Southern Social
4.9
Exceptional(5622)
Price: Expensive
• American • East-Bartlett / Collierville / Germantown
Booked 56 times today
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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2. Tekila Mexican Cuisine / Steakhouse
4.3
Awesome(126)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Memphis
Booked 19 times today
Welcome to our inaugural Mexican Steak House, where we proudly introduce a pioneering concept to the Mid-South region. Our esteemed chefs from Mexico have meticulously curated the menu, infusing it with their expertise and craftsmanship. Prepare to embark on an unparalleled culinary journey, promising an experience unlike any other in the Mid-South. (DRESS CODE:SMART CASUAL).
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3. Itta Bena
4.8
Exceptional(4826)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • Downtown
Booked 32 times today
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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4. Tsunami
4.9
Exceptional(811)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Memphis
Booked 2 times today
Located in the heart of Cooper Young, a historic Midtown restaurant and retail destination, Tsunami is a Pacific Rim-inspired restaurant where guests can feel like globetrotters from the comfort of their own table. Award-winning owner and Chef Ben Smith fuses various ethnic cuisines—from Asia and the South Pacific to France and the American South—to create unique and flavorful small plates and seafood specialties.The cozy restaurant, adorned with local art and handmade accents, offers a unique bar centerpiece with fine wines and liquors, local draft beers, and daily-rotating specialty cocktails.Consistently named “Best Seafood Restaurant” in the Memphis Magazine and Memphis Flyer, coveted Tsunami entrées including a spice-crusted tuna with wasabi vinaigrette, beef tenderloin with smoked chile butter, and roasted seabass with black Thai rice and soy beurre blanc.
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5. B.B. King's Blues Club - Memphis
4.6
Exceptional(1919)
Price: Moderate
• American • Memphis
Booked 9 times today
**NEWLY RENOVATED**Walk in Basis only after 5:30pm daily! Established in 1991, this is the original B.B. King’s Blues Club located in Memphis, Tennessee, the home of American blues music, legendary musicians, famous barbecue. With live entertainment every night of the week – from authentic blues to classic soul and rock and roll – and a menu full of Southern favorites, the club is a popular destination spot on Memphis’ historic Beale Street. The club offers a full menu comprised of a variety of the South’s most delicious comfort foods influenced by flavors from New Orleans all the way to the Mississippi Delta. You MUST stop in for our award winning ribs that are some of the best in town! The intimate restaurant and live music venue has some of the finest local entertainment in town live on stage nightly as well as national touring performers.Please call the group sales line for large parties and catering/delivery needs at 901.202.9114.
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6. Curfew - Memphis
2.7
(656)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
Curfew is the perfect fusion of a classic tavern feel with Spanish, American and Italian flavors. Unrestrained by conventionality, this elevated dining experience seamlessly blends bold ingredients, a welcoming décor, and a talented team dedicated to culinary excellence. Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani brings his passion for hospitality to this incredible concept, combining authentic dishes with handcrafted cocktails and locally-sourced beers. Located on the main floor of Memphis’ Canopy Hotel, Curfew is your new destination to gather for the big game, check out local artist or simply indulge your tastebuds.

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  • Katie
    Memphis / West Tennessee •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We had a lovely date night at Tekila! The location on Union Ave is very unique and absolutely gorgeous. The food was delicious and the drinks tasted like we were on vacation. We will definitely go back.
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    Tekila Mexican Cuisine / SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Mexican• Memphis
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    4.3
  • Ken
    Chicago / Illinois •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Great meal. Pork chop and southern fried chicken were awesome. Brandon did a great job at our table.
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    Southern SocialPrice: Expensive• American• East-Bartlett / Collierville / Germantown
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    4.9
  • GuyVIP
    Memphis / West Tennessee •20 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Awesome food and service!!!! 5 Stars all the way!!!!
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    Itta BenaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Downtown
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    4.8
  • Sam
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    SUPERLATIVE service and FANTASTIC dishes! The attention to detail at Tsunami is one of their trademarks. Order anything; this is a "you-can't-go-wrong" type of place. I had the spice crusted tuna on cucumber salad with wasabi vinaigrette, and it was PERFECTION. And don't skip the homemade bread + butter -- it's one of the stars of the show, for sure!
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    TsunamiPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Memphis
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    4.9
  • Kalli
    Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 15, 2024
    Loved everything about BB King’s! The reservation process was easy and they greeted us with a smile, my mother in law had a walker and the assisted her getting to our table. Our server Rachel and her shadow Mya were so nice and helpful. The food was incredible!! Best Memphis pulled pork I’ve ever had. The portions were just right, not huge. The brownie sundae was awesome!! The music from the band was terrific! Great addition to the meal and created a very memorable experience. If your a tourist in Memphis, this is a great place to to go get a bit of Southern hospitality!
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    B.B. King's Blues Club - MemphisPrice: Moderate• American• Memphis
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    4.6

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