Itta Bena

4.8

4915 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

Mar 30, 2025

March 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 37 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(901) 578-3031
Website
http://ittabenadining.com/memphis/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Oscar Pena
Private party facilities
Consistent with Itta Bena’s rich rhythm and blues history our Private Dining Room overlooks Beale Street through blue tinted windows, discreetly tucked away in the corner of our restaurant. Walls decorated with intricate woodwork and a curtained entrance offer privacy to parties of up to 200.
Private party contact
Kathrine Corvelli: (901) 202-9114

Location
145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Second
Parking details
None
Entertainment
Itta Bena is located just above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music captivates our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, performing arguably as the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

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Private dining

Popular dishes

Crab Stuffed Avocado$16.00
Lump crab salad, cornmeal breaded and flash-fried, house remoulade, pico de gallo
Pimento Cheese and Caramelized Onion Dip$13.00
Served with pita chips
Cajun Abita Shrimp$18.00
Our signature favorite. Served house-made Abita beer bread
Itta Bena Smoked Bacon$22.00
Thick-cut smoked bacon strips, herb goat cheese, blueberry compote, sweet & hot peppers, mozzarella balls, garlic Parmesan baguette
Bayou Crab Dip$18.00
Lump crab, cajun seasoning, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic Parmesan French baguette
Crab Stuffed Shrimp$18.00
Lemon cream sauce, scampi sauce
Short Rib Slider$16.00
Pesto aioli, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, herb goat cheese, shiitake mushrooms, mesclun greens on a brioche roll
Lamb Lollipops$16.00
Rosemary sauce & feta cheese

What 4,915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Memphis / West Tennessee
Best Ambiance
Memphis / West Tennessee
Great for scenic views
Memphis / West Tennessee
Good for special occasions
Memphis / West Tennessee
Lively
Memphis
Best Ambiance
Memphis
Great for scenic views
Memphis
Good for special occasions
Memphis
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Itta Bena offers an enchanting dining experience in Memphis, celebrated for its "amazing" food and intimate atmosphere. Guests rave about the "fabulous service" and "delicious" Southern cuisine, like the standout She Crab soup and shrimp & grits. This "hidden gem" is perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out.

4,915 Reviews

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Christy
Los Angeles4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful lollipops, short ribs, sea bass, crème brûlée, a pianist and a saxophonist. This place has no sign, you just go up an unmarked staircase. The windows inside are blue! It’s above BB King’s place on Beale Street. We are like little piggies and staggered home. They apparently have a heck of a chef.
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Vincent VIP
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Compelling, "speakeasy" vibe - enter off of a side street through a canopy with no name. Decor is retro rustic/elegant. Blue tinted windows overlooking Beale Street. Live music from a great pianist and guitarist. Entrees - pork chop, crusted sweet potatoes, roasted brussel sprouts; salmon, green beans - were superb. Great bar in center of room. If I'm ever in Memphis again this is a definite stop.
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Scott
Memphis/West TN1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful place. Live music, the ambiance, food all amazing. Our sever was perfect. We had a wk feral time.
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Michael
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding place. Server us even when we rolled in at 9:45 pm on a Monday night when they close at 10 pm. Spectacular steak and Mac and cheese.
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Russ
Memphis/West TN2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A Memphis MUST do! Come early and have a bev downstairs before dinner.
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Angela VIP
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly enjoyed being here. Will definitely make my next visit a date night experience.
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BobD VIP
Kansas City13 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Music a bit loud but only at the big table. Nice atmosphere and great food
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OpenTable Diner
Mississippi1 review
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere and great service, highly recommend
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sharon VIP
Chicago35 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food ... oh... the food is amazing! The ambience is delightfully old school, intimate, and comfortable, the waitstaff attentive and personable. we loved it.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This somewhat hidden (if that is possible on a busy tourist thoroughfare) restaurant is a pleasure - food was good, across the board, and the space makes you feel like a guest in an old Memphis jazz club. Great meal!
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Itta Bena is rated 4.8 stars by 4915 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 37 times today

145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Second
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Oscar Pena
Entertainment
Itta Bena is located just above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music captivates our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, performing arguably as the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

Website
http://ittabenadining.com/memphis/
Phone number
(901) 578-3031
Private party facilities
Consistent with Itta Bena’s rich rhythm and blues history our Private Dining Room overlooks Beale Street through blue tinted windows, discreetly tucked away in the corner of our restaurant. Walls decorated with intricate woodwork and a curtained entrance offer privacy to parties of up to 200.
Private party contact
Kathrine Corvelli: (901) 202-9114

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Menu

Appetizers

Crab Stuffed Avocado$16.00

Pimento Cheese and Caramelized Onion Dip$13.00

Cajun Abita Shrimp$18.00

Itta Bena Smoked Bacon$22.00

Bayou Crab Dip$18.00

Crab Stuffed Shrimp$18.00

Short Rib Slider$16.00

Lamb Lollipops$16.00

What 4,915 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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