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1. Amelia Gene's
4.8
Exceptional(513)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Amelia Gene's is a cozy spot with a mix of old and modern charm, as one reviewer put it. It's got a fanciness that a new construction can't match. It's got a great ambiance, and the service is attentive and friendly, making it a place you'll want to return to. The food is also highly recommended, and the space itself has been described as 'spectacular', 'dark', 'sexy', and 'moody'. It's a top-tier dining experience, and a must-visit for anyone in the Memphis area.
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2. Itta Bena
4.8
Exceptional(4901)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • Downtown
Booked 35 times today
Itta Bena is a cozy restaurant with a unique ambiance. The rich wood floors, vaulted ceilings, and golden hued chandeliers provide a warm and inviting atmosphere. The reviews consistently highlight the 'charming ambiance' and 'relaxing atmosphere' that create a cozy and comfortable environment. One reviewer even described it as a 'special occasion only restaurant' due to its unique and intimate atmosphere.
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3. The Wine Cellar at Flight Restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(506)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 11 times today
The Wine Cellar at Flight Restaurant is cozy due to its relaxing and intimate ambiance as described in the reviews. It's often referred to as a 'cozy spot' or 'extremely intimate'. The reviews also mention the 'relaxing and quiet setting' and the 'elegant and intimate atmosphere', making it a perfect place for a date night.
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4. Mahogany River Terrace
4.3
Awesome(234)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Downtown
Booked 65 times today
Mahogany River Terrace offers an elevated dining experience featuring Southern cuisine with a Creole twist. Located in River Terrace, this restaurant is known for its warm hospitality, stylish ambiance, and delectable soul food. Signature dishes include fried chicken, seafood pasta, jambalaya, and more. The menu showcases fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and traditional Southern techniques, while offering a variety of classic and contemporary options. With an inviting atmosphere and friendly service, Mahogany Memphis provides a perfect spot for a memorable meal with friends, family, or a special occasion.
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5. Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse
4.9
Exceptional(4067)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 78 times today
Located in the heart of Overton Square, Porch and Parlor Prime Steakhouse offers the finest prime steaks and chops culminating in a Southern steakhouse experience.
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6. McEwen's on Monroe
4.9
Exceptional(2132)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Downtown
Booked 38 times today
McEwen's on Monroe is described as a place you long to come back to again and again, with a relaxed atmosphere and charming personality. Customers praise the restaurant's great food, excellent service, and wonderful ambiance. The reviews describe it as a pleasant and cozy place, perfect for a comfortable dining experience.
A photo of Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town restaurant
7. Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town
4.4
Awesome(2732)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Combine guests’ favorite recipes of 46 years as a revered Memphis dining establishment with extraordinary chef-created offerings, and you have the popular, award-winning Paulette’s Restaurant.Paulette's superb food, professional service, and warm atmosphere are consistent and unsurpassed. Tender steaks, fresh fish, Sunday Brunch, hot popovers with strawberry butter, and amazing desserts have afforded the restaurant national fame. As one food critic put it, “Paulette’s is a Memphis institution and for a very good reason.”Paulette’s is known as Memphis’ most charming and attractive restaurant with an unparalleled ambiance and the most appealing river setting. It blends beautifully into the scenic, much acclaimed, planned community of Harbor Town. It’s accessible by way of oak tree lined North Parkway, which continues past the Pyramid and over the Willis Bridge spanning the Wolf River Inlet.
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8. Complicated Pilgrim
4.5
Awesome(280)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown / Cooper
Booked 11 times today
Located at the cultural heart of Overton Square, Complicated Pilgrim is an ideal respite for the weary traveler or local city slicker. Here our eclectic menu is served with a side of world-class service and a “door is always open” vibe. Enjoy local and regional fare inspired by our own distinctly Memphian perspective, paying special mind to fresh ingredients and partners who share our values of community and quality. Stop by the coffee-to-cocktail bar to get your day started and to end your night on a high note. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Complicated Pilgrim parking is located at the Overton Square Garage. We look forward to your visit.
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9. The Beauty Shop
4.7
Exceptional(2856)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Memphis
Booked 31 times today
Due to Covid regulations and our assurance of social distancing, we have decided to incorporate, The Beauty Shop, our sister music club, Bar DKDC, our newest Back Dō Oasis Patio behind the Beauty Shop and our patio out front of the Beauty Shop. In addition to the two outdoor igloos, we also now have multiple greenhouses outside to assist in social distancing and outdoor eating even during cold or rainy weather. These can be reserved via outdoor table bookings.This is one way we can keep social distancing in place and still give all of you a great experience when you come back to see us.We are looking forward to seeing all of you! We are doing everything we can to make sure your dining experience is comfortable and safe.
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10. Tsunami
4.9
Exceptional(824)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Memphis
Booked 13 times today
Located in the heart of Cooper Young, a historic Midtown restaurant and retail destination, Tsunami is a Pacific Rim-inspired restaurant where guests can feel like globetrotters from the comfort of their own table. Award-winning owner and Chef Ben Smith fuses various ethnic cuisines—from Asia and the South Pacific to France and the American South—to create unique and flavorful small plates and seafood specialties.The cozy restaurant, adorned with local art and handmade accents, offers a unique bar centerpiece with fine wines and liquors, local draft beers, and daily-rotating specialty cocktails.Consistently named “Best Seafood Restaurant” in the Memphis Magazine and Memphis Flyer, coveted Tsunami entrées including a spice-crusted tuna with wasabi vinaigrette, beef tenderloin with smoked chile butter, and roasted seabass with black Thai rice and soy beurre blanc.
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