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Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

4.8
4.8
2815 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
551 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
The Folk’s Folly story began in 1977 with unconventional origins, as the best stories often do.

Native son Humphrey Folk, Jr. was a prominent and shrewd developer, whose hard work carried him all over the country, cultivating his sincere appreciation of food and fine wine.

Undaunted by a complete lack of restaurant or culinary experience, he decided to convert a quaint and intimate house into a small eatery. His peers offered little encouragement, so he added the word “folly” to his own name, and Memphis’ Original Prime Steak House was born.

With only a gentleman's handshake to signify agreement, Humphrey Folk welcomed famed Memphis restaurateur Thomas Boggs as managing partner of Folk's Folly in 2003.

This partnership built the bridge to the next generation and Folk's Folly Prime Steak House remains a family affair.



*PLEASE NOTE: ALL REQUESTS FOR PRIVATE DINING MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY AT
901-762-8200

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tom Hughes
  • Private party facilities
    ALL REQUESTS FOR PRIVATE DINING MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY AT 901-762-8200
  • Neighborhood
    Memphis
  • Cross street
    William Arnold Rd.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking on site.
  • Entertainment
    Live piano in the Cellar Lounge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 2,815 people are saying

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Romantic

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Steakhouse

  • Memphis

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis

    Romantic

  • Memphis

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House in Memphis stands out for its "excellent food and service," perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "best steak in Memphis," with a cozy atmosphere and attentive staff. Signature dishes like the filet and spinach casserole are highly praised, delivering a consistently memorable dining experience.
2,815 Reviews
  1. Carole VIP

    Memphis/West TN40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent meal at Folk's Folly as always. Steaks came out sizzling! Always appreciate the way management checks on each table. A very special meal for our anniversary!

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  2. Anthony

    Memphis/West TN10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Folk’s Folly is one of the best steakhouses I’ve ever been to. The steak, although just a tad salty was to die for. It was very tender and juicy. There is a wide variety of side dishes and desserts in grand southern flare. And each evening there’s a pianist to wind you down from the day. Impeccable staff, especially Alyssa.

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  3. Michael

    Memphis/West TN2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kevin our server was excellent!! Very good guy!! My mom loved him. Also, Chris Robbins did an outstanding job with the steaks. He and his manager even came out and greeted us! They were awesome!!!! My favorite steak place

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  4. TC VIP

    Mississippi4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time,service top tier,the Filet Mignon 14 ounce, Garlic Potato Casserole,Spinach Casserole, Salmon Fillet blackened absolutely delicious,I really appreciate the temperature of the food,already hot

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  5. Frank VIP

    Memphis/West TN35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time I’ve ever eaten here for lunch (Mothers Day) and was hoping for brunch menu but it was their regular dinner menu. If you want a good steak, nobody does it better than Folks - it was just to much for lunch. But I got Mom out of the house so she didn’t have to cook & ours steaks were great, having Steak & eggs in the AM w/leftovers.A+

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  6. Stephany

    Memphis/West TN4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As to be expected from the best... Thanks again for a lovely meal!!

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  7. T.K. VIP

    Memphis/West TN20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A+++ experience and one of a kind steaks with the hot plate

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  8. Derrick

    Mississippi3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mia was great! Customer service , drinks and the food were absolutely on par.

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  9. Sam

    Nashville3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Ambiance, service and food were all outstanding. Our private room was especially appreciated for our anniversary celebration.

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  10. Lacey

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved it I took my GMA for her 62nd and they made it so special for her

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FAQs

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 762-8200.

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House is rated 4.8 stars by 2815 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 32 times today
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551 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    William Arnold Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Memphis
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking on site.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tom Hughes
  • Entertainment
    Live piano in the Cellar Lounge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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