Automatic Slim's Tonga Club
Recent ownership changes have affected consistency at this once-hot restaurant, but it's still a fun place to hang for a late-night bite of fried fish, jerk chicken, ... www.automaticslimsmemphis.com
The Grove Grill
Located in one of East Memphis's upscale shopping plazas, this big restaurant and oyster bar is a merger of contemporary and traditional decor and cuisine. The menu focuses p... www.thegrovegrill.com
Dyer's Burgers
I feel obliged to include this retro diner only because it's garnered so much attention on Food Network, the Travel Channel, and in several national and international magazines. Why? Sure, it's g...
Restaurant Iris
Chef/owner Kelly English, named one of Food & Wine 's Best Chefs of 2009, has been garnering rave reviews -- and fully booked tables -- at his Midtown fine-dining restaurant... www.restaurantiris.com
Currents @ The River Inn Of Harbor Town
Reminiscent of a luxurious & elegant past. Currents the River Inn's fine dining restaurant, serves impressive variations on classic cuisine, yet, innovation & imaginative offerings b... opentable.com
Cafe Society
Celebrating 20 plus years in business, Michel Leny first opened Caf Society in 1987, inspired by his father Maurice Leny, a Chef at Maxim's in Paris. October 2007 welcomed new owner,... opentable.com
Chez Philippe
Still the most opulent dining room in Memphis (though The Peabody's palatial flagship restaurant has lost a bit of its cache in recent years), Chez Philippe still enthralls ... www.peabodymemphis.com
Tsunami
Consistently ranked by locals as one of their favorite restaurants in Memphis, Tsunami serves creative Pacific Rim cuisine. Tropical colors over cement floors and walls enli... www.tsunamimemphis.com
Bluefin
On any given night, youll likely find a celebration or two underway at this spacious downtown sushi lounge. Much of the restaurants seating is designed for large groups, and theres e... opentable.com
Paulette's
Paulette's has long been one of Memphis's most beloved restaurants. Cozy as a French country inn, the space is filled with antiques and traditional European paintings. Specialt... riverinnmemphis.com
Grill 83
Tucked inside the intimate boutique Madison Hotel is this chic, dimly lit, fine-dining restaurant and lounge. It is a dark, narrow room with vintage black-and-white photographs on ... www.gri1183.com
The Arcade Restaurant
Established in 1919, the Arcade stands as a reminder of the early part of the century when this was a busy neighborhood, bustling with people and commerce. Although this c... www.arcaderestaurant.com
Sekisui Pacific Rim
SPR, Memphis' favorite late night sushi, fusion restaurant and bar features an original menu combining ingredients and techniques from the Far East. Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and othe... opentable.com
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Perhaps you've experienced one of these heavenly grease bombs -- deep-fried pillows of dough that have been drenched in a tooth-achingly sugary glaze. You may catch a drift of ... www.krispykreme.com
Interstate Bar-b-que
Corky's Ribs & BBQ may be a bit flashier, but Interstate Bar-B-Que has the kind of grit and street cred that no suburban East Memphis eatery could muster. Located off I-5... ww.interstatebarbecue.com
Mesquite Chop House
The Mesquite Chop House is like no other restaurant in downtown Memphis. The Prime Steaks and Chops are grilled to perfection over Mesquite wood served with an array of unique sides ... opentable.com
A & R Bar-b-que
Just a few blocks north of Graceland, A&R is one of the greats, offering ribs (wet or dry), catfish dinner, hot tamales, meatballs on a stick (!), and that only-in-Memphis treat, barb... roadfood.com
Sole Restaurant & Raw Bar
Generally speaking, hotel restaurants can be rather ho-hum, which is why I was so pleasantly surprised by Sole. It's the newly minted eatery inside the Westin Memphis Beale Str... www.solememphis.com