Napa Cafe

4.9

1802 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Open since 1998, Napa Café is tucked away in a pleasant corner of Sanderlin Centré. Owner Glenda Hastings restaurant has received numerous awards and accolades, including Best Wine List, Best Business Dinner, and Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. With its polished yet inviting interior, captivating artwork and distinctive cuisine, Napa Café elicits superlatives from first-time visitors, as well as from the guests who return again and again.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(901) 683-0441
Website
http://www.napacafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
For smaller or medium-size business dinners.
Private party facilities
Holds up to 65 guests, no room fee; equipment available.Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions, Business Dinners, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Retirement Parties, Graduations, & more.

Location
5101 Sanderlin Ste. 122, Memphis, TN 38117
Neighborhood
East Memphis
Cross street
North of Poplar, between Mendenhall and White Station
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Thai Steak$11.00
Grilled filet mignon tips with traditional Thai marinade
Stuffed Piquillo Peppers$14.00
Sweet red bell peppers baked with goat cheese, basil, mozzarella & parmesan cheese, served with French baguette toast
Blackened Shrimp Dumplings$14.00
with tomato bacon gravy
Baked Crab Dip$16.00
Dungeness crab baked with manchego cheese, lemon, garlic, baguette toast

Soups

Today's Soup$10.00
Tomato Soup$10.00
with basil & dill

Salads

Napa Salad$10.00
Our signature salad with Bibb lettuce, toasted almonds, celery, Mandarin oranges, tangy vinaigrette
Spinach$11.00
Spinach, pecans, goat cheese, dried cherries, opal apples, bacon, maple Dijon dressing
Iceberg Wedge$11.00
Bleu cheese dressing, crumbled bleu cheese, crisp bacon, chopped chives, tomatoes, aged balsamic
Little Gem Salad$12.00
Baby Japanese romaine-like lettuce, avocado, radishes, Campari tomatoes, miso vinaigrette, toasted black and white sesame seeds
Caesar Salad$12.00
Crisp romaine, creamy Caesar dressing, shaved manchego, brioche croutons

Entrees

Chicken$29.00
Roasted USDA organic chicken with hoisin glaze, smoked gouda risotto, green beans & carrots
Salmon$34.00
Miso marinated with forbidden black rice, garlic scented spinach, shiitake mushrooms, sweet & sour beet emulsion
Sea Bass$43.00
Soy ginger butter, soy ginger vinaigrette, black forbidden rice, sautéed spinach
Bronzed Yellowfin Tuna$38.00
Seared yellowfin tuna dusted with Mediterranean herbs & spices, marinated lentils, whipped cauliflower, & Moroccan caramelized onions
Sea Scallops$42.00
Caramelized sea scallops, curry beurre blanc, chilled grapefruit salad with lemongrass and Thai chiles, black forbidden rice, sauteed spinach
Crab Cakes$42.00
Maryland-style crab cakes with jumbo lump crab, Dijon mustard sauce, grilled asparagus
Shrimp & Grits$33.00
Grilled colossal shrimp, creamy grits, shiitake mushroom & pancetta demi-glace
Filet Mignon$49.00
Grilled with meuniere butter, port balsamic reduction, mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus
Short Ribs$39.00
Double stout braised short ribs, tomato con it, mashed potatoes, tonkatsu sauce
Pork Chop$39.00
Dry-aged Duroc porterhouse chop, roasted granny smith apple sauce, apple ginger demi- glace, smoked bacon & blue cheese mashed potatoes
Lamb Tenderloin$42.00
Marinated & grilled lamb, chimichurri sauce, turmeric-scented basmati rice with golden raisins & almonds, roasted cauliflower

Desserts

$9.75

Famous Sweet Buttermilk Pie
Praline Pecan Ice Cream Pie
Seasonal Crème Brûlée
Belgian Chocolate Pâté
Whole Lemon Sorbet
Key Lime Tart

What 1,802 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Overall
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Best Food
Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Service
Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Ambiance
Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Value
Memphis / West Tennessee
Neighborhood gem
Memphis / West Tennessee
Great for fine wines
Memphis / West Tennessee
American
Memphis
Best Overall
Memphis
Best Food
Memphis
Best Service
Memphis
Best Ambiance
Memphis
Best Value
Memphis
Neighborhood gem
Memphis
Great for fine wines
Memphis
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Napa Cafe in Memphis offers an "exemplary" dining experience with excellent food, attentive service, and a warm, welcoming ambiance. Diners rave about the standout dishes like halibut and short ribs. The owner, Glenda, and her team go "above and beyond" to ensure memorable visits, making it a top choice for special occasions.

1,802 Reviews

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Tara
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can’t say enough great things about this restaurant. The atmosphere, the staff, the food were all absolutely top shelf. We had such a great experience. Highly recommend!
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Mike
Memphis/West TN
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints. Food, service and overall experience is just fantastic!
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Bruce
Memphis/West TN
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was fast. Food tasted great. My only request would be some type of chocolate cake dessert option. Otherwise, totally great!
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Kelly
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was great food and service, noise level in dinning room w bar was VERY loud .. and was staff. Other customers annoyed as well-- not relaxing for cost.
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ed
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and atmosphere .. pleasant and cheerful staff
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margot
Memphis/West TN
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Napa Cafe is one of our favorite places to dine in Memphis! We can always count on amazing food, fabulous service and we love the ambience!
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Don
Memphis/West TN
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What is not to like about this Special Place ! The Halibut and Sides were fabulous !
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Hergie
Tallahassee
63 reviews
5.0
63 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoy dining at Napa Cafe for special occasions and particularly love seeing what’s new on the menu. Last night we brought two out of town guests who live near the coast and have seafood regularly in their home towns. Because of our guests, we were disappointed that the new menu featured too many seafood items. Don’t get me wrong, we enjoyed our dinner, but some of us didn’t want seafood. All of the apps were seafood except one, and most were shellfish, which we couldn’t eat due to an allergy. We also felt like the new entrees didn’t include enough non seafood options, and no one wants beef ragout when it’s 90 degrees outside. PS Jan always does a great job!
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Debora
Memphis/West TN
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Napa can be counted on to provide a consistent level of excellence. Our party of six dined in the "Wine Cellar" room which was cozy and enabled the members of our party with hearing difficulties to enjoy the company. We enjoyed the Mahi Mahi, filet and pork chops meals and all plates were clean. Since we ate all our meals, we treated ourselves and had praline pie for dessert. The servings were huge so we did share dessert! Absolutely wonderful! I happened to notice that a wine dinner was planned for later in the month offering an interesting menu. This will provide another reason to visit Napa! Service was excellent. Adequate parking with security patrol. Parking area well lit. Dining room pathways adequate for wheelchair access. Handicap parking available.
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Stuart
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Napa Cafe is our #1. We continue bringing family and friends here to experience an elegant, elevated 'start to finish' experience. This night we celebrated my wife's birthday. Napa Cafe has our preferred relaxed ambience, mouth-watering bites and amazing specials. We love the easy, friendly, un-rushed, attentive experience with their team. We feel very welcomed - and appreciated - at Napa. Glenda's commitment to delivering one of the finest (if not THE finest) dining experience in Memphis is greatly appreciated.
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FAQs

Napa Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Napa Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 683-0441.

Napa Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 1802 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5101 Sanderlin Ste. 122, Memphis, TN 38117

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
North of Poplar, between Mendenhall and White Station
Neighborhood
East Memphis
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.napacafe.com/
Phone number
(901) 683-0441
Catering
For smaller or medium-size business dinners.
Private party facilities
Holds up to 65 guests, no room fee; equipment available.Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions, Business Dinners, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Retirement Parties, Graduations, & more.

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29 Memphis Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Napa Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

29 Memphis Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Short Ribs

Spinach

Famous Sweet Buttermilk Pie

Appetizers

Thai Steak$11.00

Stuffed Piquillo Peppers$14.00

Blackened Shrimp Dumplings$14.00

Baked Crab Dip$16.00

Soups

Today's Soup$10.00

Tomato Soup$10.00

Salads

Napa Salad$10.00

Spinach$11.00

Iceberg Wedge$11.00

Little Gem Salad$12.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Entrees

Chicken$29.00

Salmon$34.00

Sea Bass$43.00

Bronzed Yellowfin Tuna$38.00

Sea Scallops$42.00

Crab Cakes$42.00

Shrimp & Grits$33.00

Filet Mignon$49.00

Short Ribs$39.00

Pork Chop$39.00

Lamb Tenderloin$42.00

Desserts

Famous Sweet Buttermilk Pie

Praline Pecan Ice Cream Pie

Seasonal Crème Brûlée

Belgian Chocolate Pâté

Whole Lemon Sorbet

Key Lime Tart

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Napa Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Napa Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Napa Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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