Tsunami

4.9

824 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Pacific Rim, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(901) 274-2556
Website
http://www.tsunamimemphis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Benjamin Smith
Catering
Please ask!
Private party facilities
Please ask!

Location
928 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5605
Neighborhood
Memphis
Cross street
Young Avenue
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.
Public transit
MATA #2 Bus, stops across the street from the restaurant - due every 60 minutes
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 824 people are saying

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

D
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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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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Lewis VIP
Memphis/West TN15 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

928 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5605

Additional information

Cross street
Young Avenue
Neighborhood
Memphis
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Pacific Rim, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Fine Dining
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.
Public transit
MATA #2 Bus, stops across the street from the restaurant - due every 60 minutes
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Benjamin Smith
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tsunamimemphis.com/
Phone number
(901) 274-2556
Catering
Please ask!
Private party facilities
Please ask!

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Tsunami

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What 824 people are saying

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FAQs

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