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A photo of Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(9821)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 75 times today
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.
A photo of Texas de Brazil - Memphis restaurant
4.5
Awesome(5327)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Memphis
Booked 72 times today
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
A photo of Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2685)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Downtown
Booked 16 times today
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.
A photo of The Beauty Shop restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2801)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Memphis
Booked 29 times today
Due to Covid regulations and our assurance of social distancing, we have decided to incorporate, The Beauty Shop, our sister music club, Bar DKDC, our newest Back Dō Oasis Patio behind the Beauty Shop and our patio out front of the Beauty Shop. In addition to the two outdoor igloos, we also now have multiple greenhouses outside to assist in social distancing and outdoor eating even during cold or rainy weather. These can be reserved via outdoor table bookings.This is one way we can keep social distancing in place and still give all of you a great experience when you come back to see us.We are looking forward to seeing all of you! We are doing everything we can to make sure your dining experience is comfortable and safe.
A photo of Amelia Gene's restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(378)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 17 times today
Amelia Gene's is a cozy spot with a mix of old and modern charm, as one reviewer put it. It's got a fanciness that a new construction can't match. It's got a great ambiance, and the service is attentive and friendly, making it a place you'll want to return to. The food is also highly recommended, and the space itself has been described as 'spectacular', 'dark', 'sexy', and 'moody'. It's a top-tier dining experience, and a must-visit for anyone in the Memphis area.
A photo of Complicated Pilgrim restaurant
4.5
Awesome(245)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown / Cooper
Booked 8 times today
Located at the cultural heart of Overton Square, Complicated Pilgrim is an ideal respite for the weary traveler or local city slicker. Here our eclectic menu is served with a side of world-class service and a “door is always open” vibe. Enjoy local and regional fare inspired by our own distinctly Memphian perspective, paying special mind to fresh ingredients and partners who share our values of community and quality. Stop by the coffee-to-cocktail bar to get your day started and to end your night on a high note. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Complicated Pilgrim parking is located at the Overton Square Garage. We look forward to your visit.
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4.9
Exceptional(804)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Memphis
Booked 2 times today
Located in the heart of Cooper Young, a historic Midtown restaurant and retail destination, Tsunami is a Pacific Rim-inspired restaurant where guests can feel like globetrotters from the comfort of their own table. Award-winning owner and Chef Ben Smith fuses various ethnic cuisines—from Asia and the South Pacific to France and the American South—to create unique and flavorful small plates and seafood specialties.The cozy restaurant, adorned with local art and handmade accents, offers a unique bar centerpiece with fine wines and liquors, local draft beers, and daily-rotating specialty cocktails.Consistently named “Best Seafood Restaurant” in the Memphis Magazine and Memphis Flyer, coveted Tsunami entrées including a spice-crusted tuna with wasabi vinaigrette, beef tenderloin with smoked chile butter, and roasted seabass with black Thai rice and soy beurre blanc.
A photo of Char - Memphis restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2428)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Memphis
Booked 19 times today
Experience modern Southern cuisine and excellent service in a warm, inviting atmosphere at Char. Our specialties include USDA Prime and Choice cuts of beef, along with seafood and shellfish roasted to perfection. Open for lunch and dinner daily, with weekday lunch specials and brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery are offered.
A photo of Folk's Folly Prime Steak House restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2727)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Memphis
Booked 26 times today
The Folk’s Folly story began in 1977 with unconventional origins, as the best stories often do.Native son Humphrey Folk, Jr. was a prominent and shrewd developer, whose hard work carried him all over the country, cultivating his sincere appreciation of food and fine wine.Undaunted by a complete lack of restaurant or culinary experience, he decided to convert a quaint and intimate house into a small eatery. His peers offered little encouragement, so he added the word “folly” to his own name, and Memphis’ Original Prime Steak House was born.With only a gentleman's handshake to signify agreement, Humphrey Folk welcomed famed Memphis restaurateur Thomas Boggs as managing partner of Folk's Folly in 2003.This partnership built the bridge to the next generation and Folk's Folly Prime Steak House remains a family affair.*PLEASE NOTE: ALL REQUESTS FOR PRIVATE DINING MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY AT901-762-8200
A photo of Napa Cafe restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1804)
Price: Expensive
• American • East Memphis
Booked 2 times today
Open since 1998, Napa Café is tucked away in a pleasant corner of Sanderlin Centré. Owner Glenda Hastings restaurant has received numerous awards and accolades, including Best Wine List, Best Business Dinner, and Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. With its polished yet inviting interior, captivating artwork and distinctive cuisine, Napa Café elicits superlatives from first-time visitors, as well as from the guests who return again and again.

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  • Deborahvip
    Atlanta Metro •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    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
    4.9
  • Mark
    Montreal / Quebec •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We’ve been to Memphis a bunch in the past and found Amelia Gene’s on a recent trip. I will always make a point to come here whenever I visit Memphis again. If you want an outstanding meal, great selection, and unbeatable service, you need to come here. It’s a classy but comfortable setting. Great music playing over speakers but not too loud to where you can’t have a conversation at the table. The building it’s in has been rebuilt from a 1800’s blacksmith’s foundry. Still has some old equipment to keep its heritage. It’s a must visit when you come to Memphis. We got the cheese cart, hummus starter, ravioli (more like onion soup in a lasagna noodle bowl, fabulous). Get the carrot cake! You won’t be disappointed!
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    Amelia Gene'sPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown
    4.8
  • Paulvip
    Memphis / West Tennessee •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We always enjoy The Beauty Shop, but last night was perfection! We split the grilled fruit, which was warm and delicious. Then we both enjoyed the Cod special--it was spectacular! All of this was paired with excellent service. The Beauty Shop is a Memphis gem!
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    The Beauty ShopPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Memphis
    4.7
  • Cynthia
    Memphis / West Tennessee •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 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
    4.5
  • maryvip
    Memphis / West Tennessee •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 19, 2024
    Our wait staff was excellent. Sorry I did not make note of her name. Monday night the 18th front of the house.
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    Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor TownPrice: Expensive• Global, International• Downtown
    4.5

Discover best cozy restaurants in Downtown

Discover the charm of cozy dining in Downtown Memphis with our curated selection of restaurants that epitomize warmth and comfort. Each venue offers a unique blend of ambiance and quality service, ensuring a memorable dining experience in the heart of Memphis/West Tennessee. From rich wood floors and vaulted ceilings to elegant decors and intimate settings, these restaurants are praised for their inviting atmospheres that make diners feel right at home. The dining scene in Downtown Memphis is vibrant and diverse, offering a mix of sophistication and southern hospitality that caters to both casual outings and special occasions. Whether you're looking for a place to unwind or a sophisticated spot for a romantic evening, these cozy restaurants provide the perfect backdrop with their attention to detail and commitment to exceptional service. Experience the fusion of chic sophistication and homely comfort that these eateries offer, making them a top choice for residents and visitors alike. Each restaurant is highly recommended for its great food, pleasant ambiance, and the ability to create a uniquely cozy experience that invites you to return time and again. Indulge in a dining adventure in Downtown Memphis where each meal is not just eaten, but experienced.

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