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Itta Bena, Memphis, TN
Itta Bena, Memphis, TN
Itta Bena, Memphis, TN
Itta Bena, Memphis, TN
Itta Bena, Memphis, TN

Itta Bena

4.8
4.8
4917 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

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7:00 PM
Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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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Additional information

  • 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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Menu

Itta Bena's menu was last updated 2024-09-09.

Appetizers

  • 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

                  Last updated: July 31, 2024

                  What 4,917 people are saying

                  Itta Bena reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                  Overall ratings and reviews

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                  4.8
                  4.8 based on recent ratings
                  • 4.8Food
                  • 4.8Service
                  • 4.8Ambience
                  • 4.5Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Loved For

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Best Ambiance

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Hot spot

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Romantic

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Most Booked

                  • Memphis

                    Best Ambiance

                  • Memphis

                    Hot spot

                  • Memphis

                    Romantic

                  • Memphis

                    Most Booked

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Itta Bena offers a "compelling, speakeasy vibe" with retro rustic elegance and blue-tinted windows. Guests rave about the "amazing food" including shrimp and grits, the pork chop, and she-crab soup. The "great service" and live music enhance the experience, making it a "hidden gem" on Beale Street.
                  4,917 Reviews

                  1. Keith VIP

                    Denver55 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Fabulous quiet music, speakeasy like ambiance and fabulous food and service

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                  2. barb VIP

                    London4 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Very nice food upstairs in Memphis from the legendary B.B. King’s . A southern deemed menu, A good wine list and some beautiful Musician in the corner of the room by a couple of really good musicians. Wonderful bread pudding, We had suits and salads and both were fabulous, the crab soup was delicate and piquant, the smoked chicken and bean soup was near perfect. Fresh green salad with candied pecans and pickles had a really perky red wine vinaigrette dressing. Recommend.

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                  3. Sheri VIP

                    Oklahoma City38 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined 2 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Everyone enjoyed their entree (Cajun pasta, shrimp and grits, salmon, and stuffed chicken). Great service and free tickets to BB King club for live music. Enjoyed the live music at Itta Bena too.

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                  4. Christy

                    Los Angeles4 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Wonderful lollipops, short ribs, sea bass, crème brûlée, a pianist and a saxophonist. This place has no sign, you just go up an unmarked staircase. The windows inside are blue! It’s above BB King’s place on Beale Street. We are like little piggies and staggered home. They apparently have a heck of a chef.

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                  5. Vincent VIP

                    New York City29 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on March 28, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Compelling, "speakeasy" vibe - enter off of a side street through a canopy with no name. Decor is retro rustic/elegant. Blue tinted windows overlooking Beale Street. Live music from a great pianist and guitarist. Entrees - pork chop, crusted sweet potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts; salmon, green beans - were superb. Great bar in center of room. If I'm ever in Memphis again this is a definite stop.

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                  6. Scott

                    Memphis/West TN1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on March 26, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Wonderful place. Live music, the ambiance, food all amazing. Our sever was perfect. We had a wk feral time.

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                  7. Michael

                    Chicago1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on March 25, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Outstanding place. Server us even when we rolled in at 9:45 pm on a Monday night when they close at 10 pm. Spectacular steak and Mac and cheese.

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                  8. Russ

                    Memphis/West TN2 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on March 24, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    A Memphis MUST do! Come early and have a bev downstairs before dinner.

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                  9. Angela VIP

                    Chicago1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on March 24, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Truly enjoyed being here. Will definitely make my next visit a date night experience.

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                  10. BobD VIP

                    Kansas City13 reviews

                    4.0

                    Dined on March 24, 2025

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 3
                    Music a bit loud but only at the big table. Nice atmosphere and great food

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                  FAQs

                  Itta Bena is rated 4.8 stars by 4917 OpenTable diners.

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

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                  2. United States
                  3. Memphis / West Tennessee
                  4. Memphis
                  5. Downtown

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                  Booked 43 times today
                  Google Map for Itta Bena

                  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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