1. We Know Where You’re Next Rendezvous Should be
Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous
52 S 2nd St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 523-2746
Yelp: 3.5 Stars, 1088 Reviews
Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous in
Memphis is authentic Southern BBQ at its finest. This place knows how to do BBQ in creative and unique ways, like with their Rendezvous BBQ Nachos.
Their sausage and cheese plates are also out of this world.
2. Blues City Cafe Memphis Restaurant Will Blow Your Taste Buds Away
Blues City Cafe
138 Beale St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 526-3637
Yelp: 4 Stars, 443 Reviews
The ribs at Blues City Cafe literally fall off the bone. They are smothered in the tastiest BBQ sauce in the world which will keep you coming back for more. Get this with a side of their homemade steak fries that are cut from delicious, fresh potatoes and you’ll be glad you did!
3. The Best Wines In Memphis Are At Flight
Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar
39 S Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 521-8005
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 371 Reviews
When you’re at Flight, you don’t only get a delectable meal. You also get the best wine to pair with your meal, every time. The steak flight is an obvious favorite, but the Mediterranean sea bass is a close second. No matter what you choose, the staff always knows the best wine to pair your delicious meal with.
4. You’ll Never See Brunch The Same Way Again After Brother Juniper’s
Brother Juniper
3519 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 324-0144
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 339 Reviews
Everyone knows the best meal of the day is brunch, and Brother Juniper’s is one of the best places in Memphis to get it. Their hot fluffy biscuits are the best in town, and they have awesome dishes like their open-faced San Diegan omelette or—everyone’s favorite—the cinnamon bun pancakes. This will be your new favorite Saturday brunch spot.
5. The Bar-B-Q Shop’s Pulled Pork Is Life Changing
The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 272-1277
Yelp: 4 Stars, 313 Reviews
So a lot of people in Memphis know a thing or two about BBQ, but The Bar-B-Q Shop just has some of the best around. The BBQ pulled pork sandwich on Texas Toast is the best pulled pork in Memphis, but they also make less-traditional entrees like the BBQ spaghetti with chopped pork topped with a thick, sweet, tangy BBQ sauce. It’s quite the meal.
6. The Majestic Grille Has Majestic Meals
The Majestic Grille
145 S Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 522-8555
Yelp: 4 Stars, 265 Reviews
Anywhere that serves filet mignon eggs Benedict is going to make my must-eat list. The smoked salmon with honey glaze is equally delicious.
Tip: Get the side of Parmesan Fries, whether you’re here for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. Anytime of the day, the parmesan fries are a must.
7. The Arcade Might Is Your New Favorite Diner
The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 526-5757
Yelp: 3.5 Stars, 220 Reviews
Not only is The Arcade Restaurant totally adorable and the most classic looking diner around, but the food is totally delicious. Tip: Get the sweet potato pancakes. It tastes like Thanksgiving for breakfast. Oh, and Elvis used to eat here...NBD.
8. McEwen’s On Monroe Takes Southern Comfort Food To The Next Level
McEwen’s On Monroe
120 Monroe Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-7085
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 204 Reviews
McEwen's on Monroe has, hands down, the best lunch in Memphis. Where else will you get saffron lobster risotto or blackened catfish with sun-dried tomato mashed potatoes, sesame almond slaw, and chipotle red pepper aioli drizzled on top? The answer is nowhere. McEwen’s will definitely take you taste buds to another world.
9. You Haven’t Tried Fried Chicken Until You Try Uncle Lou’s
Uncle Lou’s Fried Chicken
3633 Millbranch Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 332-2367
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 197 Reviews
There’s no doubt about it: Uncle Lou’s has the best fried chicken in Memphis. And as if that wasn’t enough of a reason to try this place, they pretty much have the best fried-everything-else-in-the-world here as well, like their fried dill spears, their fried bologna, and of course, the fried corn nuggets.
10. You’ll Buzz For Tamp and Tap’s Coffee
Tamp & Tap
122 Gayoso Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 207-1053
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 196 reviews
Tamp and Tap is one of the best coffee spots in Memphis. But it’s also a fact that they make some of the best grilled cheeses around, and the shrimp and grits lunch is also a favorite. Plus, they have bluegrass brunch on weekends complete with live music.
11. Your Taste Buds Will Fly At Flying Fish
Flying Fish
105 S 2nd St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 522-8228
Yelp: 4 Stars, 187 Reviews
Flying Fish knows a thing or two about fresh fish and how to cook the most delicious seafood plates in Memphis. Their Cajun/Creole flavors create dishes like the Snapper Veracruz, which is particularly delicious. But they have other great creations like the grilled tilapia topped with coleslaw and pico.
12. The Beauty Shop Has Food That’s Truly Beautiful
Beauty Shop
966 S Cooper St
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 272-7111
Yelp: 4 Stars, 179 Reviews
If you’re looking to try something unique and creative, the Beauty Shop is the place for you. These Caribbean-American dishes are blends of the tastiest flavors, like the pork carnitas with bleu cheese and pears or the eggs florentine with oysters. Tip: the Steam Pot is also a local favorite.
13. South of Beale Put A Unique Spin on Traditional Southern Food
South of Beale
361 S Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 526-0388
Yelp: 4 Stars, 169 Reviews
Sometimes you just want to take Southern comfort food to the next level, and that’s exactly what South of Beale does. They make unique burgers, like their burger topped with romaine, tomatoes, candied jalapeños, goat cheese, and cucumber creme fraiche. They also have dishes like gouda mac and cheese or duck patty melts, which literally melts in your mouth.
14. Aldo’s Pizza Pies Has The Best Pizza In Memphis
Aldo’s Pizza Pies
100 S Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 577-7743
Yelp: 4 Stars, 169 Reviews
What’s great about Aldo’s Pizza is that they’re always thinking up new and delicious pizza creations to appease your appetite. Their garlic and oil, mozzarella and goat cheese, olive pesto, tomato pesto, pepperoni, ham and spinach pizza is by far one of the best things you’ll ever taste. Plus, the pizzas are huge and totally reasonably priced.
15. Restaurant Iris Creates Flavors Like None Other
Restaurant Iris
2146 Monroe Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 590-2828
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 141 Reviews
This Cajun Creole place is one of the best in Memphis. They always use the freshest seafood for their unique dishes like the hand dived scallops, goats cheese gnudi, local speckled butter beans, and caramelized scallions. The lobster knuckle sandwich is equally loved, but definitely don’t skip the oysters three-ways. Or, go with friends and order everything, It’s all to die for.
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