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Tsunami, Memphis, TN

Tsunami

4.9
4.9
824 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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.

Additional information

  • Location
    928 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5605
  • Phone number
    (901) 274-2556
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Pacific Rim, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a dedicated parking lot on the north side of our building and share a lot with other businesses on the south side of the building. Please note: we are located in a popular shopping and dining area. Despite our private lot, parking can be a little challenging on weekends.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Smith

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What 824 people are saying

Tsunami reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Overall

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Food

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Service

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Value

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Healthy

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Neighborhood gem

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Memphis

    Best Overall

  • Memphis

    Best Food

  • Memphis

    Best Service

  • Memphis

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis

    Best Value

  • Memphis

    Healthy

  • Memphis

    Neighborhood gem

  • Memphis

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tsunami in Memphis is celebrated for its consistently exceptional seafood, particularly the "phenomenal sea bass." The restaurant exudes a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, complemented by "impeccable service" and a "great vibe." Diners appreciate the innovative menu and "unique small plates," making it a top choice for special occasions and memorable dining experiences.

824 Reviews

  1. Denice

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our evening overall from drinks, food, service and ambience!

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  2. Casey

    Memphis/West TN8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always loved Tsunami and it did not disappoint. Loved everything about it. It was the best meal and experience for the whole weekend! Know that Ben wll continue to provide excellence!

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  3. Lewis VIP

    Memphis/West TN16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love visiting this restaurant. Jeff always takes great care of all his customers.

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  4. Michael VIP

    Las Vegas24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drinks, food and service we’re Greta as always; and Jeff provided his usual great service

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  5. Debra VIP

    San Francisco38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I have not stopped tallking about that trout almondine. The preparation was phenomenal. Truly the best trout we've ever had.

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  6. Colin

    Memphis/West TN2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. All of the seafood was fresh and well prepared. The wait staff was attentive. The scallops special was an amazing and the lemongrass shrimp pasta was delicious as always.

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  7. Renata

    Atlanta1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced. Food was okay but the price is astronomical. $30+ for literally 2 scallops in the plate and $47 for a sea bass full butter.. cocktails are cheap but very watery.. not coming back.

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  8. Mary Ellen

    Memphis/West TN4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous, looking forward to dining at Tsunami again!

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  9. Tony

    Memphis/West TN26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We don’t go to this restaurant enough, and we don’t know why. The food is ALWAYS fabulous, service outstanding, and the ambiance wonderful. While this restaurant specializes in various seafood items my spouse had the Beef Tenderloin and raved at the preparation. He also thoroughly enjoyed the mashed potatoes. Serving portions are generous. Outstanding fare at a reasonable price!

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  10. Steven VIP

    Little Rock19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the sea bass! The green salad with blue cheese is light and delicious.

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FAQs

Tsunami offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 274-2556.

Tsunami is rated 4.9 stars by 824 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Tsunami

928 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5605

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (901) 274-2556
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Pacific Rim, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a dedicated parking lot on the north side of our building and share a lot with other businesses on the south side of the building. Please note: we are located in a popular shopping and dining area. Despite our private lot, parking can be a little challenging on weekends.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Smith

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