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The Wine Cellar at Flight Restaurant
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Price: Expensive
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American
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4.9
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Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.9
(9821)
Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar is a full service restaurant with multiple dining selections for a guest to enjoy in a single dining experience. Flight offers the finest service featuring a knowledgeable wait staff from which guests can gain valuable insight to enhance their dining experience.
Flight offers several distinct dining options: On the main floor, there is the hustle and bustle of friends and business people gathering together. The bar is a welcoming place for those dining alone to meet friends yet unmet, or for those who want a quick bite. On the balcony level, the booths and small tables, some overlooking Main Street, offer more privacy for business or a romantic date night.
Please check The Wine Cellar at Flight Restaurant for additional dining options.
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Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.9
(3844)
Located in the heart of Overton Square, Porch and Parlor Prime Steakhouse offers the finest prime steaks and chops culminating in a Southern steakhouse experience.
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Chez Philippe - The Peabody Memphis
Top-rated food
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Price: Very Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.9
(852)
Seasonal, local, sophisticated. Experience a culinary journey in Chez Philippe. Modern American cuisine meets French presentation in four courses or a seven course Tasting Menu by Chef Keith Clinton and Executive Pastry Chef Konrad Spitzbart.
Located off the Grand Lobby of The Peabody Hotel, Chez Philippe is the MidSouth’s only Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond rated restaurant and has been honored with the “Award of Excellence” from both Distinguished Restaurants of North America and Wine Spectator magazine. In 2023, USA Today named Chez Philippe the #1 "Best Hotel Restaurant" in the country.
Serving Afternoon Tea and Dinner, Thursday through Sunday.
Tasting Menu carefully curated by the culinary talents of
Chef Keith Clinton
Executive Pastry Chef Konrad Spitzbart
Vegetarian Tasting Menu available upon request. Please advise of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Reservations recommended.
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McEwen's on Monroe
Price: Moderate
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Southern
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4.9
(2088)
McEwen’s on Monroe is passionate. Passionate about food, passionate about wine, and passionate about creating a place you long to come back to again and again. An eclectic blend of styles with the largest emphasis on Southern food raised to new and unusual heights. Lunch offers a wide array of excellent sandwiches, salads and business entrees, while dinner leans toward the more elaborate and inventive. Our commitment to a relaxed atmosphere and charming personality has enabled McEwen’s on Monroe to become one of Downtown’s most comfortable restaurants. Employing a knowledgeable and attentive staff always at the ready. In addition to the bar and dining room, our wine cellar is available for parties up to 20 people.
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Itta Bena
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary Southern
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4.8
(4804)
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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The Capital Grille - Memphis
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Very Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.9
(2282)
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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Amelia Gene's
Price: Very Expensive
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American
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4.8
(378)
Amelia Gene’s, Downtown’s finest dining experience, welcomes a contemporary, globally inspired palate artfully designed to impress. Fine wines, classic cocktails, proper bites, and a can’t-miss cheese cart transport diners through a culinary journey with distinct hospitality that can only be found in this state-of-the-art, reclaimed space in Downtown Memphis.
Our menu emphasizes seasonality and a dedication to ingredient-driven preparations. Our Chef's culinary philosophy is characterized by restraint, allowing the innate qualities of the ingredients to eloquently express themselves. Our establishment is located adjacent to the Caption by Hyatt Hotel.
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Capriccio Grill Peabody Hotel - Memphis
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.5
(1621)
No ordinary steakhouse restaurant, Capriccio Grill™ is known for having the best steaks in Memphis. Under the direction of Chef Andreas Kisler, steaks are flash-seared to seal in the juices and flavor producing the most succulent, flavorful steaks ever. Pasta dishes from "La Bella Italia" are cooked to al dente perfection and pizzas are wood-fired and served piping hot.
Breakfast offers superb American and Southern specialties while the lunch menu features casual American fare like juicy burgers, hearty sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas and crisp salads.
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Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Global, International
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4.5
(2685)
Combine guests’ favorite recipes of 46 years as a revered Memphis dining establishment with extraordinary chef-created offerings, and you have the popular, award-winning Paulette’s Restaurant.
Paulette's superb food, professional service, and warm atmosphere are consistent and unsurpassed. Tender steaks, fresh fish, Sunday Brunch, hot popovers with strawberry butter, and amazing desserts have afforded the restaurant national fame. As one food critic put it, “Paulette’s is a Memphis institution and for a very good reason.”
Paulette’s is known as Memphis’ most charming and attractive restaurant with an unparalleled ambiance and the most appealing river setting. It blends beautifully into the scenic, much acclaimed, planned community of Harbor Town. It’s accessible by way of oak tree lined North Parkway, which continues past the Pyramid and over the Willis Bridge spanning the Wolf River Inlet.
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Esco Memphis Restaurant & Tapas
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.4
(174)
Experience Culinary Excellence at ESCO Memphis!
Indulge in a culinary journey where dining becomes an art form.
Signature Dish: Delight in Chef P's masterpiece, Blackened Catfish, a culinary work of art that captures the essence of ESCO Memphis' creativity.
Nearby Landmarks: Located in the heart of the city, ESCO offers easy access to iconic landmarks like the Fedex Forum and steps away from Beale Street, providing a perfect backdrop for your dining experience.
Atmosphere: ESCO's ambiance is an enchanting blend of chic sophistication and inviting comfort. Whether you seek an intimate, romantic evening or a lively gathering with friends, our setting caters to all occasions.
Join us at ESCO Memphis and immerse yourself in a world where dining is elevated to an art form. Reserve your table now to savor the ESCO experience, where every meal is a masterpiece and every visit is a memorable celebration of taste and aesthetics.

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  • Deborahvip
    Atlanta Metro •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Flight is a must when visiting Memphis. Have you ever gone to a restaurant and couldn’t decide between two or three dishes..well this is your place. You don’t have to decide…just pick a flight of seafood, fish or game..flights of appetizers, desserts and of course wine. Great service and the food is terrific!
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    Flight Restaurant & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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    4.9
  • OpenTable Diner
    Memphis / West Tennessee •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Recommend using valet for parking - excellent service, waitress very knowledgeable about menu and options, delicious food!! Oh so good! Such flavor!!! Best I have had in a long time in Memphis!
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    McEwen's on MonroePrice: Moderate• Southern• Downtown
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    4.9
  • Bret
    New York City •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent service and food was enjoyable, neat experience with the bread board. Overall was a great meal and the cocktail was good and a unique flavor. Would recommend
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    Capriccio Grill Peabody Hotel - MemphisPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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    4.5
  • Amy
    Memphis / West Tennessee •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had a great experience. We celebrated a birthday and an anniversary. The staff made it a special evening. Everything from champagne toasts to a birthday surprise . Everyone that spoke to us was aware of the special occasions we were celebrating and offered special wishes and congratulations. Our waiter was fantastic! Thanks for making our night so special .
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    The Wine Cellar at Flight RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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    4.9
  • Cynthia
    Memphis / West Tennessee •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The atmosphere was upscale. I love the variety at the salad bar. The majority of the meats were very tender, we enjoyed the Portuguese sausage, bacon wrapped chicken, parmesan steak, and the flank steak. The offered sides were delicious I would have liked some sweet tea, being that we are in the south. The rolls lacked flavor and color and I'm not just saying because I'm a trained pastry chef. Overall the table enjoyed the restaurant. Thank you and your great servers.
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    Texas de Brazil - MemphisPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Memphis
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    4.5

Discover Downtown Memphis

Memphis has a bustling downtown area that offers visitors plenty of high-quality eats. For example, you'll find some of the best meat-oriented dishes in the whole South. Popular options include fried chicken, hearty barbecue meals and stuffed sausage. Those who love meat dishes simply have to try out one of the local comfort food diners. In addition, there are many different Mexican restaurants in the area for fans of tacos, burritos and more. Most local restaurants focus on traditional fare. During your visit, you should get at least one traditional Memphis breakfast, which generally includes country ham steak, grits and a short stack of pancakes.

Frequently asked questions

Healthy restaurants located in Downtown Memphis include Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar, Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse and Mahogany River Terrace

Restaurants with gluten-free options in Downtown Memphis are Itta Bena, Mahogany River Terrace and Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar

Bottomless brunch in Downtown Memphis is available at Mahogany River Terrace, Esco Memphis Restaurant & Tapas and Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

The most romantic restaurant in Downtown Memphis is Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse

Restaurants in Downtown Memphis with a great view include Mahogany River Terrace, Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse and Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar

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