Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Memphis
9 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"I stormed Area 51 and it was "Glorious!!"
(Said in the voice of Commander Varvatos Vex)
The Icecream is farmed locally, and Aliens are real. They..."
blue bugs
"One of my favorite ice cream shops. Really delicious and rich ice cream. Plenty of awesome flavors. The blackberry goat cheese is my favorite and a..."
Keji Kujjo-Sanders
"This place was excellent!
All of the ice cream was really excellent - we sampled several in addition to the ones we ordered.
They have some unique..."
Kevin Lengerich
"I took my 9 and 3 year old boys here. It was amazing!
Some of the best ice cream in Memphis! Their bourbon butter peanut is out of this world (pun..."
Clif Massey
"The ice-cream was amazing. It had a fresh and unique texture and the taste was top-notch. I tried Vanilla (which i loved) and Lemon ice (not sherbet)..."
Abdul majeed Abid
"Does it get any better than snickerdoodle ice cream, homemade...... Answer in..."
J “Fastcircuit” Bambi
"Amazing ice cream! Haven't had a bad (or even mediocre) flavor yet. Butter bourbon pecan and Snickerdoodle are my favorites, unless Peach is in..."
Wil McGriff
"Creative ice cream flavors and they were..."
Adriel James (Drey)
"Memphis location of the "famous" Hernando ice cream makers. Great unique flavors such as Saigon cinnamon snickerdoodle (with pieces of cookie in it)..."
Eelco van Wijk
"Not big on anything lemon but the Area 51 specialty float “Roswell” was out of this world. Lemon ice cream was delicate with the Orange Crush and..."
"Tsunami is somewhat of a hidden Memphis treasure.
Though it’s right in the heart of the Cooper-Young district, it can look like a blip, when..."
Kontji Anthony
"Aptly as the name suggests, this place is a “Tsunami” of flavors, character and experience! With exposed brick walled interiors, warm cozy..."
Richa Singh Sharma
"Tsunami is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The staff is always generous and professional, the food is exceptional and the atmosphere is..."
Tamara Cook
"From Logan.
My birthday is in July, so you're probably wondering where a food blogger goes for his birthday celebration dinner, I went to..."
Tom Guleff
"Another great experience at Tsunami last night. As always , the cuisine alone is worth the drive from the suburbs.Chef Ben adds a unique twist to..."
Cindy Russell
"Best fish/seafood restaurant in town. Great staff. Wonderful small plates selections. Our go-to restaurant for quality and..."
Denny McGivern
"This place always delivers. Really an outstanding meal with so many options from which to choose. Real variety too in how they deliver their fish...."
Dan Bureau
"Excellent dinner with a great server who was attentive and funny. The atmosphere was great and most importantly the food was fresh and presented in..."
Tyler Benitone
"Tsunami is my happy place. I love the food, the people and the atmosphere. The new Pau Hana happy hour is..."
Stacey Greenberg
"I had the pleasure of eating at Tsunami last night and have been dreaming about it ever sense. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce!..."
Casey Williams Hester
"Absolutely the best wine dinner we've had all year. Hands..."
Bob Gray
"Such a phenomenal gem in Memphis! The food is fantastic specifically the pumpkin sword fish and the atmosphere is..."
Paige Werne Johnson
"Proven long time established gathering place. Amazing bar and great staff who love what they do. Be sure to try the scallops and white beans with..."
Kerry Palmertree
"Super handsome and funny chef, friendly and knowledgeable staff, killer..."
Alex Eddlemon
"My absolute favorite restaurant in Midtown and Ben is the best bartender..."
Kim Edmaiston
"We came here for our 4th wedding anniversary with our 15 month old in tow. The food was top notch (sea bass and shrimp pasta) the service was..."
Lindsey Melnychuk
"High service standards here and the food is great. I had the sautéed shrimp with mixed vegetables and coconut-turmeric sauce on the small plates..."
Paul Rodebaugh
"The food here reminds me of a very fond gastronomy memory from Cartagena Colombia.
The staff was amazing. I got the thai mussels appetizer, sea bass..."
Gracie Duah
"Exceptional, we loved it! We have the meatball appetizer (yum) and the potstickers - the dough was light and buttery and the potstickers were just..."
Kirsten S
"Meal was delicious!! We had the scallops and sea bass for our entree and they were excellent!!!
Service was equally exceptional!! We highly suggest..."
Jeremy Black
"I had my birthday dinner at Tsunami… Jeff and Kaitlin were so sweet, professorial, and attentive. My guests were excited and raves about their..."
Macherique Williams
"This is one of the great restaurants in Memphis. Located in the Cooper Young area there is always activity right outside the door. The food is some..."
Rod M
"My go-to! Fish prepared creatively yet simply. The Roasted Sea Bass on black Thai rice is legendary. But equally good are the weekly small plates of..."
Sharon Younger
"This place is phenomenal. The food is always delicious and the service is always on point. My prefer to order from their nightly specials menu. Most..."
Jen Pittman
"Great food enjoyed by all. The service was impeccable for our small party. I was happy enough that I didn't bring up an irritation during paying of..."
"Everything was good. The steak was a bit too salty and too much pepper. I would ask for lighter next time.
We got all the fly. And everything was..."
Ryo Shigemitsu
"One of the best experiences of all time! Best food ever. Ordered the 20oz Sugar Creek Ribeye, Chicken and Waffles, Chilean Sea Bass, Elk Tenderloin,..."
Stephen Leick
"I took my wife and son to Flight Restaurant to celebrate our 19th Anniversary. The food was amazing. The service was top tier. Our server Miranda was..."
DEMETRUA JONES
"I've traveled all across the country and this was probably a top 3 meal. Love the concept and it's not gimmicky. Every small plate is beautifully..."
Steven Card
"The service was top notch, Grayson was our server and he was amazing if you can request him! My best friend has some gluten issues and he was able to..."
Jackie Swartz
"Absolutely amazing service at Flight. The food was great, the people were nice. My one complaint is that it was a bit loud. But the place was..."
Kaleb Davis
"We wanted a high end restaurant to finish off memorial day weekend and we were not disappointed. The staff was excellent and treated us like long..."
Matthew Michels
"Was a really nice day to go and eat outside. The experience from our waiter was amazing. Food was absolutely the best!!!! will be..."
cfloyd749
"An absolute jewel in the Memphis dining scene. A wonderful concept, flawlessly executed. This restaurant would be right at home in the Napa Valley...."
fjmcpa
"I had a great birthday dinner here!! Everything was top notch from the valet service to the food. This was our first time here and we were not..."
Towanda “Princess”
"Let me start off by saying that my experience at flight was OK. I did like the customer service here. The waitress was very knowledgeable and..."
Melissa Myers
"I am highly satisfied. If I could give 10 stars I would. This was our first experience but will not be our last. The food is flavorful and everything..."
Syneca Woods
"Set a reservation for our 11th wedding anniversary in the wine cellar and had a great time. I’d give this a 5 star rating just on service, Jack,..."
John Dunn
"I always have a great experience at Flight. The service for me and my husband has been beyond what was expected. We went for our anniversary and for..."
Dinah Dale
"I got the steak flight, it was absolutely delicious! My favorite was the Bison but the Elk was good, it's suggested that you get a reservation I had..."
Brittney Weaser
"I recently visited Flights in Memphis and had an outstanding experience! Our server, Luke, provided excellent service, making our dining experience..."
Kenneth Zorabedian
"I love the flight concept of the restaurant; it's perfect for those who like to try a little of everything. Dinner in the wine cellar was definitely..."
Christina Henry
"Unique concept and great execution. Prices are also incredibly fair. Service was great too. The lamb was especially good with the mint..."
"I was there with two others, we each ordered something different. So we could share a bite of one another's.
I had the pastrami sandwich, It was out..."
Ren Harker Pera
"This place was recommended by my hotel. Very intimate setting. Staff was over the top nice! My salmon was out of this world delicious! Can't..."
Scott Netherton
"The food was fantastic ! Gluten free fried chicken that my celiac friend had not been able to find in 17 years . And it just doesn't get any better..."
Jana Fuqua
"Great dinner and great service. The cheeses were excellent as an appetizer. The tuna tartare was wonderful. My wife said the crab cakes were the..."
James Pennington
"Ambiance and presentation combined with flavor. Great..."
Marcia Kohari Allen
"We had a great experience at River Oaks! We were celebrating my birthday, and it was great from our drinks, appetizer, entrees, and dessert. Our..."
April Johnson Smallwood
"Excellent atmosphere and delicious food. Highly..."
Sarah Stramel
"The very best, very french-style, american cuisine to be found in Memphis. I have always had a wonderful meal in a very friendly, welcoming..."
Sam Apicelli
"We enjoyed a wonderful Anniversary dinner with excellent service from Brian, a delicious meal, and great atmosphere. My husband had the scallops..."
Lisa Cara Steffenhagen
"We go every Thursday and every chance we can. Food is always great and fresh. Wait staff is excellent and Chef Jose is awesome! Thanks Chef we will..."
Jack Rowell Jr
"Excellent place to eat service was over-the-top will be back soon..."
Tammy Saint Summers
"Great Seafood, Snapper and Salmon were great. Califlower Rissoto was over the top..."
John Mitchell
"My dinner was superb! The waitress was amazing! Love the atmosphere! The place to..."
Sheree Hoffman
"The food was amazing... Everything tasted so fresh... Wonderful atmosphere... Wish I could go there..."
Melissa Monnerjahn
"Great experience! The service was good and the atmosphere was cozy and relaxed. The drinks were well made. We loved both cheese appetizers, beet..."
Cayla Madaris
"Great place to grab a drink or to have a romantic dinner, family dinner... Either way, food and drinks are always amazing. I’ve been eating here..."
Ivan Jauregui.
"Exceptional experience at River Oaks Restaurant! Secured a last-minute reservation for a party of 4 at a bar table. From appetizers to entrees and..."
Leslie Skelton
"Nice atmosphere and great service. I had a good French 75, people at my table ordered mojitos and had to ask for simple syrup. TV dinner was great,..."
Jack Medlin
"I enjoyed the visit here, but I think I need to try it one more time to affirm. The service is good. Portions of food are small, which is usually the..."
Bernice Nash
"For the best fine dining in Memphis, you need look no further.
Today was our second trip. The daily fish, Red Snapper, was
outstanding! The service..."
Alisa Goldsmith
"Second time eating here, always fantastic service, great atmosphere and delicious and beautifully plated foods. We had my mothers 75th birthday here..."
JP W
"I just love River Oaks. To be fair, out of the 200 times I've gone, I've gotten the same thing 198 times! The short rib is always amazing! I swap..."
Simply Southern Catering Co.
"Service was lovely, food was very yummy. We had the herb crusted lamb rack (perfectly cooked just the way I like my lamb), the Monday night special..."
Angel WC
"Best dinner I’ve had in a long time! Salmon was excellent! My husband had the short ribs, they were great! Salad & dessert was excellent! Chef..."
Pam Kahre
"I have been to Memphis numerous times and passed right by this restaurant. This was my fault. I will add River Oaks to my favorites lost going..."
Terrence King
"Good place to dine and converse with friends. The Monday special, Lobster and pasta in a light cream sauce was delicious. Others enjoyed the scallops..."
CC Barrow
"Elegant atmosphere, exceptional service and menu with a nice variety. When I say elegant, I do not mean black tie, but you may feel out of place in..."
Whitney Howerton
"Very pleasant experience. Excellent service and wonderful..."
Mark Holifield
"I ordered online. Staying next door at the 4points. I walked over 3min early as the instructions did say arrive on time as to keep to their contact..."
Stephanie Estrada
"Thoroughly enjoyed. Nice bottle of Belle Glos Pinot Noir, chef's tv dinner, $26 prix fixe with lightly pan fried flounder with lemon sauce, Caesar..."
Cathy Sanford
"Magnificent!! We grabbed dinner here with friends and had a great experience. The beer cheese fritters were a great app.
I ordered the vegetable..."
Brian Schneider
"Great meal. Loved the Chicken Paillard. The bartender was nice, but she had too much going on to give 5 star..."
"Went for mother day dinner early, service was spot on. My belly is full and my sweet tea never got empty. I had the one eyed ask burger ......."
Josh Kail
"Excellent food! Great service! If you leave hungry it’s your own fault! Love love love this place! The Smither d Porkchops are just like Momma..."
Peggy Rains
"I love the sliders �! My favorite place to drink a beer and chill outside on the patio. One of my first dates with a guy I used to date. But now I..."
Moni Villa Turnage
"They have the best veggie plate in memphis. Greens, squash, black Eyed Peas are the best since my grandmother's about 12 years ago. My husband loves..."
Miriam Witcher Koonce
"One suggestion...make sure you have enough meatloaf to make it through next Friday's dinner...I was heartbroken missing it and we were there by..."
Jake Tanner
"It my neighborhood go to place. Always something I want to eat.Great..."
Ann Harris
"Sitting outside on the deck for dinner with friends and excellent service? Priceless! This has become a new hang out for us. And we're from..."
Tom Salagaj
"Always dependably good food, and BART keeps the bar area patrons happy! He can serve food and drinks to a packed house and not miss a..."
Patty Ann Osborn
"The food is great never had a bad meal there ever. The service is great. The waiters & waitresses never let you wait long any..."
Donna R Parker
"Super laid back, chill atmosphere. Katie the bartender is amazing! Food was so good. Loved the music. Great lunch spot with..."
Shelby Wade
"American diner with the usual and also the unusual American and sould food menu items. Their special of the day all look amazing so I'll have to make..."
Patrick McLaughlin
"Nestled in East Memphis, what a great spot for delicious home style food. For a Friday night we found a parking place quickly and found a table super..."
Tina Travel Trails (T,K & J Adventures)
"Patrick's is an old favorite and does not disappoint. This review reflects two consecutive visits. The first time, the iced tea was watery, but the..."
Monica Mellini
"The Bartender, Katie is super solid. Very attentive and a great personality. Traveling for work and always try to find a good "dive" spot. Small..."
Brent Martin
"Only ordered to go steak sandwiches. And in my opinion it didn’t taste good or worth the price. I’m guessing other food taste better because..."
vanna mom
"We did a huge to go order to take back to the office. We had many people from out of town in our group. They were so impressed with the home..."
Hope Casper
"Patrick's is always a good home experience. The food is great. I go to sit down often or simply phone in & carry out. I've had the catfish & salmon...."
Stephanie Miller
"Decor is awesome, food; large selection of excellent drooling if you're hungry meals!
Service was terrific and quick. Bar B Q pulled chicken was a..."
Jake Nemeth
"I don't know where to begin! From the food being absolutely delicious to the manager and my server being fine like wine! This place is a must! If you..."
Dee Dee
"I've never been disappointed with anything I've ordered here. The yams and cream corn are my favorite sides & are available on certain days. The..."
Nikki Dwyer
"the best onion rings in town..."
Derek Curtice
"Delicious food with good service. The soul rolls are a meal by themselves,..."
Jessica Magee
"I ordered the plate lunch, catfish, fries okra & potato salad. Everything was delicious! Our waitress, I believe her name was Raven, was amazing with..."
Amanda Sanders
"I have been wanting to go to Patrick’s for years because every time I pass by it is so crowded ! people must love it! Well, went today and had..."
Tina van Niekerk
"Went at lunch time, parking lot was full,parked out back of other building. Got seated right away.
Food is AMAZING, all home made/cooked . Got the..."
Jeff Butler
"Patrick's is a classic local spot here in Memphis. I have been a regular, or probably more of a semi-regular, customer for years now, decades..."
"Recently dined at this fabulous restaurant. It was the best meal we have had since the last time we dined there. Chef Cullen was creating delicious..."
Deborah Bishop Sanford
"We go to Cafe Society often. Went last night for our anniversary..food and service were outstanding. Chef Cullen prepared Souffle for dessert for..."
Gary Phillips
"The chef and staff are amazing! Love every aspect of this restaurant, including the food, drinks, and hospitality. A great Memphis..."
Miles Kovarik
"The charm and quality of the fine French cuisine is only out-shined by the amazing personalities creating it. Service here is impeccable. And the..."
Josh Threlkeld
"One of our faves...it doesn't matter what you order it's gonna be good. This week I had the braised lamb shank special, my hubby had a seafood..."
Alyce Mantia Price
"The Lentil Stew was incredible and the veal piccata was superb. Staff was very very courteous and I even met Cullen, the chef!! Thanks for an..."
Jan Brucker
"I LOVE this place! Amazing food with an amazing..."
Ian Smith
"The food was awesome. The server was extremely..."
Michelle DivawithClass Payne
"Great staff! Excellent food and atmosphere! Best shrimp appetizer I ever had! Can't wait to go..."
Teresa Darzins
"I loved my experience with Cafe Society. The ambiance was dynamic. It made me feel as if I were actually in Paris. I had the mussels, shrimp and..."
Whitney Smith
"The food was awesome! Our waiter Joseph was amazing as well! When I'm in town I'll be..."
Aisha A Hedges
"Lovely ambiance and service. We each had the French onion soup which was so flavorful and light, although it could have been hotter. Husband was..."
Cathy Sanford
"The food is really good! We went here with our in-laws and weren't sure about this place at first, as it's a bit dated. But the food changed our..."
Caitlin Porter
"Excellent food as always. It was New Year's Eve and the restaurant only had three servers, including the bartender who pitched in waiting tables.
Our..."
Martin Rosenblum
"Amazing dinner, my friend had a great experience for her..."
Mac Mill
"Outstanding steaks, delicious appetizers, perfect wine pairings, and attention to detail throughout.
An Evergreen neighborhood staple for decades,..."
Stacy Pennington
"This was a very nice experience, a hidden gem in the Evergreen area. We ordered the crab cake, and bacon wrapped shrimp as appetizers and seared..."
Kevin Fields
"It is always a pleasure to have dinner with the folks at Cafe Society. (I hadn't been in a year and the wait staff remembered my name.) The food was..."
David Pryor (Dave)
"Moved up reservations on Sunday from 7 to 5pm and they were very accommodating. Ordered both specials and the steak came out over cooked. Waitress..."
G Todd Daniel
"The salmon was cooked perfectly and the chocolate torte was divine with its fresh whipped cream (perfect for sharing as it is extraordinarily rich)...."
Indigo Eriksen
"Best French restaurant in town. Chef Michel & Chef Cullen are excellent at creating some of THE BEST cuisine in Memphis. Friendly and attentive..."
"( Dream ) Breakfast review. Chef was on fire making special order veggie-omelet-no-cheese to perfection. Avó toast, fruit & oatmeal were a little..."
Kim Fennell
"Food was very very good! Waitstaff was knowledgeable and accommodating! (Ordered the Bleu Burger $12 ) The bun is off by my choice, it came on the..."
frances Leixton
"Very Nice Restaurant! Small plate brunch menu. Service could be better. Plenty of seating. Inside Westin Hotel. Valet parking complimentarty if..."
LIVING LIFE BY DESIGN LYDIA
"Chef always produces meals that make me expand my culinary..."
Dedric Pearson
"Stayed at the hotel, which was really nice. Thought i would enjoy breakfast at this restaurant. Really short staffed. After i sat for about thirty..."
Terrell Burrough
"This was me and my wife first time going and we loved it! The place is very elegant with a great view, staff and menu! She had the wings and I had..."
M. J.
"We were staying in the hotel. My wife had two small plates, the chicken pot pie and the beet salad. Both were delicious. I had the salmon and risotto..."
Ron Weisman
"Appetizers are fabulous. The tuna tartar and lamb lollipops were outstanding. The burger was underwhelming, generally undersea songs, particularly..."
Amanda Surdock
"Decent food and atmosphere. Was kind of crowded after to the Grizzlies game but still..."
Adriel James (Drey)
"Recently had my birthday dinner there on July 08th and the restaurant was so nice. I had a party of 20 so one waiter took the order of the right side..."
Shamekia Jefferson
"8/19/19 - My husband and I celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary yesterday in downtown Memphis, TN. Our very first visit to Memphis. We walked..."
Karen Taylor
"Great location to eat if you are going to an event at Fed Ex Forum, right across the street. Food was good (our appetizer was overdone, but the rest..."
"The young lady at the front desk of the sleep inn spoke very highly of the Lighthouse. I must say she was absolutely correct. I had the fried catfish..."
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"Wonderful experience. Great food and very friendly staff. This is definately a place to..."
Mary L
"Excellent food with large..."
Emily Kathryn McCann
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