Napa Cafe

5.0

1811 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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 1,811 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Overall
Memphis / West Tennessee
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 is a "wonderful gem" in Memphis, renowned for its "amazing food," "top-notch service," and "welcoming atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious seafood" and "fabulous desserts." The ambiance is ideal for special occasions, offering "elegant, elevated" experiences. Staff, including owner Glenda, are praised for their attentive service.

1,811 Reviews

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Anand
VIP
Las Vegas
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual great food, service and ambience at Napa Cafe. Service was excellent Food amazing
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John
Memphis/West TN
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Napa never disappoints, always top tier. Jan is great!
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Roz
Phoenix
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Chris was phenomenal. He had great suggestions. He was polite and so kind. We had my elderly father with us and he made sure we were comfortable. I was visiting from Arizona so it was an awesome experience. I’ll go back each time I visit Memphis.
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Shep
VIP
Memphis/West TN
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I have been to Napa Cafe about 6-7 times in my life, and it keeps getting better and better each time. First of all, Glenda, the owner of- is as sweet as apple pie - and she runs a tight ship. My Salmon with black rice was excellent. I never order Salmon out cause I make a great Salmon at home - but hers was better than mine. I am putting Napa on our rotation. Congrats on running such a great restaurant - especially in such a difficult enviorment.
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William
Memphis/West TN
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sea bass is always amazing. Cooked perfectly as usual and tasty. The sauce on the fish was just sweet enough and went well with the black rice and spinach. Service was great. We usually seem to get the same waitress who is exceptionally well trained and knows about the dishes and how they are prepared. One of our favorite places to go for a special occasion or just to enjoy a quality meal
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Matthew
Tallahassee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and experience. Food and service were outstanding!
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Heidi
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a last minute reservation, and we were grateful. The decorated, outside courtyard is unique and inviting. We were warmly greeted by sweet hostess and a server while taking our seats. Bartenders and a variety of servers were accommodating, informative, and attentive. We really enjoyed the drinks, appetizer, soup, salad, and short rib. Another staff member ensured we were pleased while leaving. We will definitely return! Top notch.
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M
Mike
Memphis/West TN
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful dinner at Napa Café…. Thank you Glenda!
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K
Ken
VIP
Indiana
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is our favorite restaurant in Memphis. It is consistently good. On the weekends their is a live performer who is excellent. Never thought it could get better, but it has. They changed their menu. We tried 2 of their items and they are both delicious! Still our favorite restaurant!!
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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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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 5 stars by 1811 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 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 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.

Featured in

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

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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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