Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Oaklawn Southern Dining, Paris, TN

Oaklawn Southern Dining

5 (557)
$31 to $50
American
1008 E Wood St, Paris, TN 38242-4325

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:30 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Oaklawn Southern Dining offers chef inspired dishes, in a unique urban elegant atmosphere! We're minutes away from the popular Paris Landing State Park, and Land Between the Lakes. Our food has flavors from across the nation, featuring some of your well sought after prime steaks and seafood! We are intentional about dining and hospitality, and your whole evening experience from a girls night out, golf outing, date night, anniversary, and of course, helping you take the edge off with one of our Paris inspired crafted cocktails or maybe one of our many bourbons! We did not fall short from an excellent wine or champagne list for you to choose from to compliment your meal or special evening! We also think you will love the view from the old Oaklawn Home, built in 1954, but "remade" with dining and hospitality in mind. Finally, we've added complimentary valet parking with you in mind! Reservations are highly recommended! See you soon.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Inspired Menu
  • Private party facilities
    Oaklawn offers a private dining room, The Sunshine Room, for groups up to 20 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Memphis
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 557 people are saying

Oaklawn Southern Dining reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 5.0Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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

    American

  • Memphis

    Best Overall

  • Memphis

    Best Food

  • Memphis

    Best Service

  • Memphis

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis

    Best Value

  • Memphis

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oaklawn Southern Dining offers an exceptional experience with "delicious food" and "great service." Guests praise the "cozy, intimate atmosphere" and the friendly, attentive staff. Celebrations are made special with personalized touches like anniversary plaques and complimentary desserts. The menu, featuring standout dishes like lamb chops and sea bass, delights diners repeatedly. "Highly recommend" for any special occasion.
557 Reviews
  1. lynn

    Mississippi1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for my daughter's birthday and it couldn't have been any better. Service was excellent. If you haven't been to Oaklawn you are def missing out. Can't wait to go back

    Is this helpful?

  2. Lori

    Tahoe9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Oaklawn, the food was delicious, no surprise there, the dessert that we chose was bread pudding and was amazing!Our server, Ava was wonderful!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Mandy

    Anchorage1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant. They have the best service and food in Paris, TN. The only downfall is sitting at a table for two in a tiny room next to large dinner parties. The room can get loud, without being able to have a romantic dinner with your significant other.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Loral

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We just love our fine dining experiences every time we visit Oaklawn. The service is impeccable! The best steaks, with the crusty explosion of flavor is top level!! Great drinks, and a cozy atmosphere as well.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Rhonda

    Western Kentucky / SW Indiana6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time dining here and it was amazing. The staff were all polite and professional. The food was beyond amazing. We both had the ribeye steak with blue cheese sauce and it has to be the best one I’ve ever had. While the food is pricey it is of high quality and amazingly delicious. I highly recommend and l also look forward to our next visit.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Shelby

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic!! My husband and I went here for our anniversary and it was the perfect night! The lamb chops were amazing. Very nice ambiance, complimentary valet, all of the staff was very kind. 15/10 - highly recommend!!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Kasey

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oaklawn is a favorite for my husband and me. We always look forward to the incredible food and the cozy, intimate atmosphere. The servers are always warm and attentive, and we love when Mr. Joe stops by our table for a visit. Such a gem right here in Paris, TN! ❤️

    Is this helpful?

  8. Amy

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, and great service!! Highly recommend!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Shane

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went here celebrating my anniversary. From the time I arrived all the way until I left. I was very pleased. This was my first visit the Oak Lawn but definitely will not be my last. I hope to eventually try all of their dishes and I hope they are all as fantastic as the one I had. I truly enjoyed the ambience. How they transformed this once very nice residential home into a fine dinning establishment is very well done. The service received here is not like your typical restaurant in this area. from the valet parking to the continuous pampering of the waitresses and staff. Our waitress was Taya and I could not have asked for a better one. when we were seated and Happy Anniversary plaque was in the center piece of the table. we opened the menu to find we had personalized menus with the same greeting. the music was a nice light jazz instrumental. It was played a very slight bit loud but definitely not to loud as we were able to easily have conversation without raising our voices. At the end of our second cores we were even treaded to a complimentary desert to celebrate our special moment. If you partake in spirits they have a very good quality selection as well. I personally didn't partake but from glancing at other customers everyone seemed very pleased with every selection. You will need to make reservations in a timely manner as they stay filled a lengthy time out. but once you dine here you will understand why they stay booked. Put on your Sunday best and treat that special someone to a little slice of heaven or just to enjoy a very nice experience anytime you need to just get away from hustle and bustle of life.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Reggie VIP

    Las Vegas28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary and the staff along with other patrons could not have been more warm and friendly. We had a great meal and a great time as well, strongly recommend Oaklawn for any special occasion!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Oaklawn Southern Dining offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (731) 407-4262.

Oaklawn Southern Dining is rated 5 stars by 557 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Memphis / West Tennessee
  4. Memphis
  5. Northeast Memphis

Make a reservation


Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Oaklawn Southern Dining

1008 E Wood St, Paris, TN 38242-4325

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Memphis
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Inspired Menu
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo