Itta Bena

4.8

4809 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 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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Popular dishes

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

What 4,809 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Ambiance
Memphis / West Tennessee
Hot spot
Memphis / West Tennessee
Romantic
Memphis / West Tennessee
Good for special occasions
Memphis / West Tennessee
Lively
Memphis / West Tennessee
Most Booked
Memphis
Best Ambiance
Memphis
Hot spot
Memphis
Romantic
Memphis
Good for special occasions
Memphis
Lively
Memphis
Most Booked

Review summary

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Itta Bena is a hidden gem in Memphis, offering a unique speakeasy vibe and elegant ambiance. Known for its "fantastic" food and "amazing" service, patrons rave about the crab-stuffed shrimp and lamb chops. Enjoy live music while dining on well-prepared dishes in a relaxed, classy atmosphere.

4,809 Reviews

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Melanie
San Francisco
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Been wanting to try Itta Bena for quite some time so we finally went for my bday and while it was good food and fun to be downtown I felt like something was missing. The decor felt historic and the live music added a nice touch. Our server was friendly and provided great service. One of the food runners looked miserable when she delivered our salads. I loved the bacon appetizer and the Seabass. The Keylime pie was a perfect ending to the meal. Despite my husband letting them know it was my birthday in the reservation and asking for a special table, he still had to remind them, and they brought out a candle and wrote happy birthday on the plate - I don’t think that would’ve happened unless he had said something. All of the other dinners seemed fairly casual, and the restaurant was not very crowded at 7 PM on a Saturday night, which seemed odd. (Just compared to other Memphis restaurants who usually make it a little bit more special that was a miss for me. ) I might come back with out-of-towners and then go downstairs for live music but would probably skip for a date night/special occasion and pick a different restaurant.
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Brian
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Before last night , I hadn’t hadn’t visited itta bena in years . I chose to visit last night primarily due to vicinity to an event I was attending at the Westin a few blocks away just prior. It was in the 30s outside and I wanted a short walk more than anything. I have never had a bad experience at Itta Bena, That being said, it was an amazing dining experience , they have raised the bar in service and food since my last visit. Kudos!
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Josh
Naples
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great in all ways. Food, service , ambience and manager.
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Robert
Chicago
50 reviews
vip
3.0
50 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Shrimp & grits were outstanding, as was the she-crab soup. Cajun pasta was a hit too. Too bad service was poor ... no follow up, forgot part of order.
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Jeff
Memphis/West TN
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful experience. Our server was excellent. She was very friendly and attentive. She made excellent suggestions. Our meal was awesome. The filet was cooked perfectly. The shrimp and grits were excellent. The Cajun pasta was flavorful and delicious. The Cajun shrimp with Abita beer bread was incredible. We finished up with bread pudding and creme brulee. Both were very good. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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Belinda
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went here for my birthday dinner. The food and service was exceptional. No complaints.
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Monika
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about Itta Bena was excellent!! Highly recommend it! Hidden little gem.
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Doug
Memphis/West TN
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Shrimp and grits, Chilean Sea Bass were wonderful.
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Lisa
Memphis/West TN
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and the food was delicious.
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Mark
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food. Everything we had was delicious. Great service!
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Itta Bena is rated 4.8 stars by 4809 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

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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Itta Bena

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Chilean Sea Bass

Jumbo Shrimp & Grits

Boneless Braised Short Ribs

Menu

Appetizers

Crab Stuffed Avocado$16.00

Pimento Cheese and Caramelized Onion Dip$13.00

Cajun Abita Shrimp$18.00

Itta Bena Smoked Bacon$22.00

Bayou Crab Dip$18.00

Crab Stuffed Shrimp$18.00

Short Rib Slider$16.00

Lamb Lollipops$16.00

What 4,809 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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