Itta Bena

4.8

4825 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 37 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 4,825 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

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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.

4,825 Reviews

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Ron
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always our go-to to celebrate milestones. We got engaged here, we do anniversary dinners and tonight we celebrated a promotion. Jocelyn was our server, had drink and food recs that were spot on. Love it here, can’t wait to return!
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Jennifer
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The only reason I didn’t give Itta Bena 5 stars was that two items we wanted to order for dinner were sold out. The food was delicious and the ambiance was perfect. Our server was fabulous!!!
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Erika
Oklahoma City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal. Our waiter, John, made our experience seamless and extremely enjoyable.
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VIP
Key West
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous environment! Food is great. We totally enjoyed our experience.
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April
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
12/20/24 me and my girlfriends had our annual Christmas gathering and we choose to have a dinner setting this year and Itta Bena was on my TOP list to try something different with the ambience. The food was AMAZING!!! It was so good and quality worth. I had the stuff shrimp for appetizer and my entree was the Tomahawk Pork Chop with sweet potatoes and brussels sprout and it was soooo good and plenty. I also had a glass of Merlot with Beringer being the maker and it was good as well. WE tried the short ribs, chicken and lamb chops also and they were pleasantly pleased as well. Definitely will be going back and our server i think her name "Jackie"? she was fantastic....
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Jeff
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there and really enjoyed the experience. Will be back and will recommend to anyone looking for a great meal!
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Treasa
Memphis/West TN
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was awful. Took too long for our food reservation was at 615 we arrived 605 didn’t get our food til 648. Lamb chops no seasoning at all chicken in the Cajun pasta was dry. Our waitress was the best thing going tonight
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Jane
Memphis/West TN
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Second time here and loved the food just as much as the first time. Great atmosphere and yummy food!
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Gayle
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Enjoyed the evening very much— not our first time. We’ll continue to come back.
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Olivia
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious. Servers were helpful and we could actually hear both the music and each other!
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FAQs

Itta Bena is rated 4.8 stars by 4825 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 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 37 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 4,825 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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