540 S. Main • 901-526-5757
arcaderestaurant.com
The oldest cafe in Memphis arrived in 1919 when Speros Zepatos emigrated from Cephalonia, Greece. Since that time, the family-run restaurant in the South Main Historic District has grown and become a popular movie set. Even Elvis has a personal booth! Old-fashioned breakfasts, salads with homemade dressings, home-cooked veggies, specialty pizzas, and private party room are just the beginning at this celebrated star of Memphis. Open daily 7am–3pm.
143 Beale • 901-524-5464
bbkingclubs.com
Inspired by an authentic Delta juke joint, this club
at Second and Beale includes B.B. King photos and
memorabilia, along with a reputation for fun, food,
and music. Live music nightly with the world’s
finest musicians, including the energetic solid rock,
soulful, groovy house band, All Star Bands. Casual
dining with a variety of Southern comfort food fused
with flavors from around the globe. The lip-smacking
BBQ ribs and white cheddar mac and cheese are legendary.
168 Beale • 901-527-4392
Beale Street’s neighborhood bar, featuring
24 beers on tap
and 22 in the bottle. Jukebox and pool table. Open
late night with great beer specials. Join the world-famous
Mug Club. Mon–Fri 5pm–5am, Sat–Sun Noon–5am.
135 S. Main • 901-528-1010
bluefinmemphis.com/2009/
Bluefin serves “edge cuisine” — highly creative dishes that blend recipes from across the globe. Sit at a sleek sushi bar, in comfy lounge-style seating, or in oversized booths. Also, two private dining rooms with seating for large groups and a patio. Open for lunch Tue–Fri 11:30am–2pm. Dinner Mon–Thu 5pm–midnight, Fri–Sat 5pm–1am, Sun 5–10pm.
138 Beale • 901-526-3637
bluescitycafe.com
Open early for lunch and late night for dinner. Dine in or carry out. Enjoy the best meal on Beale, from BBQ ribs and catfish to the best steaks in town. Live entertainment nightly in the Bandbox. Cadillac Room available for 10 or more. Featured on The Travel Channel’s “A Taste of America,” The Food Network’s “Bobby Flay Show,” Bon Apetit magazine’s “BBQ Issue”, and Southern Living magazine.
119 S. Main • 901-525-3655
southernfolklore.com
At the Peabody Place Trolley Stop
A place where delicious Southern specialties and live music make lunch a great
experience. Showcasing the best regional music, books, and artwork. Coffee and beer bar features espressos, cappuccinos, milkshakes, and Southern and ethnic delicacies, such as Ella Kizzie’s
homemade peach cobbler, greens and hot-water cornbread, and more. Smoke-free. Mon–Fri 8am–5pm, Sat 11am–5pm. Live lunch concerts Thursdays and Fridays, noon–1pm.
152 Beale • 901-544-7011
club152memphis.com
Three floors of fun! First floor: live dance music every
night plus pizza, sandwiches, pasta, and salads. At Mustang Sally’s
on level two, put some funk in yo’ trunk! Level three
"The Shades", Memphis's #1 upscale, open
weekends only for members or by invitation, only. Open daily 4pm–4am; opens at 11am in warm months.
531 S. Main • 901-523-9754
earnestineandhazels.com
You've got to see this historic bar! The famous Soul Burger sizzles for lunch 7 days a week. Lunch delivery of 4 or more available Mon–Fri for just $5 per burger. Tucked in the back of this storied building, the cozy, 16-seat 5 Spot restaurant serves fine dining fare accompanied by white tablecloths, candles, and a jazz jukebox. Bring your own wine! Open daily 11am–3am.
77 S. Front • 901-522-8943
Memphis’s oldest
delicatessen, since 1976. Breakfast served till 10am. Hot/cold sandwiches, plate lunches, homemade desserts, and salads. Beer served. Sidewalk cafe. Mon–Fri 7am–2pm.
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83 Madison • 901-333-1224
www.grill83.com
Intimate, metropolitan, and uncompromisingly individual, this chic New York style restaurant serves locals and out-of-towners in an elegantly hip, casual ambience. Renowned for generous “shaken, not stirred” martinis, Grill 83 also serves an impressive selection of wines and spirits. The eclectic, imaginative menu includes steaks, seafood, signature entrees, seasonal soups and vegetables, and for lighter dining available all day an artfully presented bar menu. Open daily for breakfast 6:30–10:30am, lunch 11:30–2:00pm, dinner Sun–Thu 5:30–10:00pm, Fri & Sat 5:30–11:00pm.
158 Lt. George W. Lee • 901- 522-0130
groundzerobluesclub.com
An authentic Mississippi juke joint in Memphis’s entertainment district. Find the best southern food and hospitality in a comfortable atmosphere. Juke joint nouveau cuisine including Mississippi fish and chips and fried green tomato BLT. Live music Wed thru Sun nights. Wed–Fri 11am till, and Sat and Sun noon till.
Third Floor above
B.B. King’s Blues Club
145 S. Second • 901- 578-3031
ittabenamemphis.com
Tucked away worlds apart from Beale Street, this exclusive,
upscale restaurant is designed after the speakeasies of the ’20s,
with an unmarked, discreet entrance. Itta Bena combines upscale
Southern contemporary cuisine with a Delta influence. Enjoy
an intimate signature martini in the private lounge. We’re
a favorite with local and visiting celebrities ... for obvious
reasons. Join us. Dinner daily 5pm.
162 Beale • 901-521-1851
kingspalacecafe.com
Live jazz
and blues nightly. Home of championship gumbo. Dining and entertainment in the tradition that made Beale Street famous. Daily blackboard lunch specials, Memphis-style BBQ, etouffee, pasta, oysters, and specialty dishes, like our famous chicken pontabla. Lunch and dinner daily 11am–till.
97 S. Second • 901-578-9800
kookycanuck.com
Locally owned in the heart of Downtown, award-winning Kooky Canuck provides a fun, unique dining experience for all ages! This comfortable lodge setting serves “Americana” food with a Canadian twist, including poutine, BBQ egg rolls, Glenna’s meatloaf, catfish, prime rib, veggie burgers, fried Cornish hens, skillet desserts, and the famous 4-lb Kookamonga burger — free if eaten in one hour! Table top s’mores, kids’ menu, private parties. Open daily 11am–1am; bar open until 2:30am.
69 Monroe • 901-525-6000
Downtown workers have lunched here since 1918 for the best of Southern home cooking. Plate lunch standards include chicken pot pie, catfish, greens with hot sauce, black-eyed peas, and cobblers for dessert. Iced sweet tea is the authentic drink, and the decor, like the food, is homey and comforting in the middle of a stressful day. Works by local artists adorn the walls, adding to the feel of lunching in a cozy home. Mon–Fri 11am–2pm.
145 S. Main • 901-522-8555
majesticgrille.com
What began in 1913 as the Majestic Theatre is now a1940s-style bar and grill, with an upscale, uniquely Memphis ambience and great food at reasonable prices, specializing in steaks, fresh sea-food, flatbread creations, and gourmet burgers. Located one block north of The Orpheum. Watch the trolley go by on our lush patio, enjoy a signature martini, or gaze at the intricate theatre ceiling while dining with friends … either way, you’ll enjoy great food and friendly
service. Free wireless access. Open daily at 11am. Kitchen open late. Home of the “Unforgettable Sunday Brunch” 11am–3pm.
153 G.E. Patterson • 901-522-8800
Marmalade Restaurant believes that sharing the South's best-kept eatery secrets is one of our major contributions to Memphis's population. Marmalade's food offers the TASTE OF HOME. This includes our grilled steaks and pork chops, Southern fried catfish and chicken, fresh garden vegetables, seafood gumbo, cornbread, and homemade peach cobbler. Full-service bar, on-site parking, and music with R&B, Soul, and Jazz DVDs. Facilities for group meetings and dinners. Dinner Tue–Thu 6–9pm, Fri 6pm–midnight. |
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