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Itta Bena, Memphis, TN

Itta Bena

4.8
4.8
4838 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 58 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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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  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (901) 578-3031
  • Website
    http://ittabenadining.com/memphis/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Oscar Pena
  • Private party facilities
    Consistent with Itta Bena’s rich rhythm and blues history our Private Dining Room overlooks Beale Street through blue tinted windows, discreetly tucked away in the corner of our restaurant. Walls decorated with intricate woodwork and a curtained entrance offer privacy to parties of up to 200.
  • Private party contact
    Kathrine Corvelli: (901) 202-9114
  • Location
    145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Second
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    Itta Bena is located just above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music captivates our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, performing arguably as the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

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Appetizers

  • Crab Stuffed Avocado$16.00

    Lump crab salad, cornmeal breaded and flash-fried, house remoulade, pico de gallo

    • Pimento Cheese and Caramelized Onion Dip$13.00

      Served with pita chips

      • Cajun Abita Shrimp$18.00

        Our signature favorite. Served house-made Abita beer bread

        • Itta Bena Smoked Bacon$22.00

          Thick-cut smoked bacon strips, herb goat cheese, blueberry compote, sweet & hot peppers, mozzarella balls, garlic Parmesan baguette

          • Bayou Crab Dip$18.00

            Lump crab, cajun seasoning, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic Parmesan French baguette

            • Crab Stuffed Shrimp$18.00

              Lemon cream sauce, scampi sauce

              • Short Rib Slider$16.00

                Pesto aioli, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, herb goat cheese, shiitake mushrooms, mesclun greens on a brioche roll

                • Lamb Lollipops$16.00

                  Rosemary sauce & feta cheese

                  Last updated: July 31, 2024

                  What 4,838 people are saying

                  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
                  • 4.9Ambience
                  • 4.5Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Loved For

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Best Overall

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Best Food

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Best Ambiance

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Hot spot

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Romantic

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Great for scenic views

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Good for special occasions

                  • Memphis

                    Best Overall

                  • Memphis

                    Best Food

                  • Memphis

                    Best Ambiance

                  • Memphis

                    Hot spot

                  • Memphis

                    Romantic

                  • Memphis

                    Great for scenic views

                  • Memphis

                    Good for special occasions

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Itta Bena offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing food" and "excellent service" in a hidden gem atop B.B. King's in Memphis. Guests rave about the "charming ambiance" and live music that perfectly complements the "fantastic" Southern cuisine. Ideal for celebrations, it's a "must-visit" for locals and tourists alike.

                  4,838 Reviews

                  1. Brandon

                    New Orleans

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Don’t let the location above BB King’s blues bar fool you into thinking that this is anything other than a top notch gem of a restaurant right on Beale St. It feels elegant and comfortable at once. Lovely, romantic blue lit windows. Pleasant live piano music (maybe slightly prominent, but I enjoyed it). Intimate small dining rooms are available- I assume for an up charge. The larger of these rooms overlooks Blues City Cafe. The Cajun pasta was blissful. The jumbo shrimp were perfectly cooked and amazingly fresh tasting. My date had the lamb chops and left no meat on the bones. :-). Flight is one of my Memphis favorites, but Itta Bena is right there with it. Love it!

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                  2. Marquis

                    VIP

                    Memphis/West TN

                    6 reviews

                    5.0

                    6 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Awesome experience! Everything was wonderful and we really enjoyed the entire evening. Fun, food and laughter within a great atmosphere.

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                  3. Kaila

                    Memphis/West TN

                    4 reviews

                    3.0

                    4 reviews

                    Dined 2 days ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 1
                    3. Service 1
                    4. Ambience 4
                    I’ve been too Itta Bena several times in the past. The food has taken a serious decline. A filet mignon is now Top Sirloin that’s been butterflied. I disagree. Mac and cheese, has now turned into penne pasta and cheese? Cajun Pasta now has Filet Mignon (Top Sirlon) , chicken breast and shrimp. Shrimp and Andouille sausage is what was usually included in your pasta. The food was terrible. Please, please fix.

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                  4. Danielle

                    Orlando

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The hostess was very sweet and provided a private suite for our date night. Food was delicious.

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                  5. Sofia

                    VIP

                    Dallas

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Truly a hidden gem. A must to visit if you are in Memphis.

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                  6. Ron

                    Memphis/West TN

                    13 reviews

                    5.0

                    13 reviews

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We had an amazing server. The food and drinks was amazing. 

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                  7. Megan

                    Minneapolis

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Lovely service, excellent cuisine, and beautiful ambiance. Absolutely worth it and would recommend. We especially enjoyed the varied wine list. Best bread pudding I have ever had.

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                  8. Wanda

                    Memphis/West TN

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    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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                  9. Rich

                    Memphis/West TN

                    6 reviews

                    5.0

                    6 reviews

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    It was a wonderful evening. The service was great, and the food delicious.

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                  10. Mary Ann

                    Memphis/West TN

                    3 reviews

                    5.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Our Christmas Eve celebration dinner was wonderful! Food and service were excellent! We always enjoy our visits to Itta Bena. The ambience and the blue windows is magical.

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                  FAQs

                  Itta Bena is rated 4.8 stars by 4838 OpenTable diners.

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

                  Make a reservation

                  2 people
                  8:00 PM
                  Booked 58 times today
                  Google Map for Itta Bena

                  145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

                  Dining areas

                  Additional information

                  • Cross street
                    Second
                  • Neighborhood
                    Downtown
                  • Hours of operation
                    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                  • Price
                    $31 to $50
                  • Cuisines
                    Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood
                  • Dining style
                    Casual Elegant
                  • Dress code
                    Business Casual
                  • Parking details
                    None
                  • Payment options
                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                  • Executive chef
                    Oscar Pena
                  • Entertainment
                    Itta Bena is located just above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music captivates our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, performing arguably as the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.
                  • Additional
                    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine
                  • Website
                    http://ittabenadining.com/memphis/
                  • Phone number
                    (901) 578-3031
                  • Private party facilities
                    Consistent with Itta Bena’s rich rhythm and blues history our Private Dining Room overlooks Beale Street through blue tinted windows, discreetly tucked away in the corner of our restaurant. Walls decorated with intricate woodwork and a curtained entrance offer privacy to parties of up to 200.
                  • Private party contact
                    Kathrine Corvelli: (901) 202-9114

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