Itta Bena

4.8

4797 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Charming

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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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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Popular dishes

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

What 4,797 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Ambiance
Memphis / West Tennessee
Hot spot
Memphis / West Tennessee
Romantic
Memphis / West Tennessee
Good for special occasions
Memphis / West Tennessee
Lively
Memphis / West Tennessee
Most Booked
Memphis
Best Ambiance
Memphis
Hot spot
Memphis
Romantic
Memphis
Good for special occasions
Memphis
Lively
Memphis
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Itta Bena is a hidden gem in Memphis, offering a unique speakeasy vibe and elegant ambiance. Known for its "fantastic" food and "amazing" service, patrons rave about the crab-stuffed shrimp and lamb chops. Enjoy live music while dining on well-prepared dishes in a relaxed, classy atmosphere.

4,798 Reviews

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Lisa
Las Vegas
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, music and service…would definitely recommend for a high quality experience!
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Mark
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food. Everything we had was delicious. Great service!
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Lisa
Dallas
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This speakeasy-ish spot was crazy wonderful - once we found it! It’s tucked away on a side street off of Beale. The appetizer - smoked bacon with goat cheese and currants - slayed. Our waiter, Greg, couldn’t have been nicer. In terms of interiors, the blue-tinted windows framed in rough hewn wood that contrasted to the boxy, modern light fixtures, (set low, of course), plus the live blues music duo nestled in the corner was intoxicatingly delicious. It’s right up there on my list of exquisite dining experiences. Even better, since we ate there we got free tickets to the blues club below. It’s the total date night package. Such a kick!
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Yulia
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat at the bar. Bartender was excellent (Gregory?). Food is great. Music was delightful. Will be back
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Kerry
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely delightful dinner. The food was savory and comforting, and the service with Jane was impeccable. This is a hidden treasure in downtown Memphis. Bravo!
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Betsy
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We chose Itta Bena for our last night in Memphis - saved the best for last! The food was incredible and we had a delightful server, Chris, who made our night very special. Looking forward to coming back!
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Andrea
Cincinnati
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great music to enjoy your dinner by. We highly recommend it and hope to come back again.
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Gayle
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent experience! The food was spectacular, service was spot-on, and we were seated in the little room that overlooks Beale, which is a bit quieter - thank you!!
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! This was our 6+ visit and it never disappoints
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ClareD
Phoenix
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As a tourist from Colorado, wasn’t easy to find the restaurant! Because there aren’t any signs! But we made our way up the stairs from B.B Kings bar on Beale Street. At Itta Been the bartender took care of our wine selection, with a good Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley. . My friend & I enjoyed good conversation there and then moved to our reserved table for a delightful dinner. Delectable selection of entrees on the menu! The Jumpo Shrimp & Grits was presented in a large soup bowl to accommodate the incredible sauce made from shiitake mushrooms, scallions, garlic & wine was poured over the grits flavored with smoked Gouda! We had a side of french fries with Parmesan cheese!The combination was memorable. A good wine to accompany the incredibly good entree and divine music by a combo in the background with low lighting created good ambience-a memorable evening!
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Itta Bena is rated 4.8 stars by 4797 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 35 times today

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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Itta Bena

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Chilean Sea Bass

Jumbo Shrimp & Grits

Boneless Braised Short Ribs

Menu

Appetizers

Crab Stuffed Avocado$16.00

Pimento Cheese and Caramelized Onion Dip$13.00

Cajun Abita Shrimp$18.00

Itta Bena Smoked Bacon$22.00

Bayou Crab Dip$18.00

Crab Stuffed Shrimp$18.00

Short Rib Slider$16.00

Lamb Lollipops$16.00

What 4,797 people are saying

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