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Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar
Price: Expensive•American•4.9(9,956)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.Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(4,066)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.
Amelia Gene's
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(513)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.The Capital Grille - Memphis
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(2,341)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.
Itta Bena
Price: Expensive•Regional American (Contemporary Southern)•4.8(4,901)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.Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town
Price: Expensive•Global, International•4.4(2,732)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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- MMatthewVIPAustin •9 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe had a very nice experience. I especially liked the gnocchi with the short ribs. Delicious.More infoCapriccio Grill Peabody Hotel - MemphisPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown•4.1
- SsharonChicago / Illinois •34 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAMAZING! We always love the food here. The oyster deviled egg appetizer is one of the best dishes anywhere!More infoFlight Restaurant & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown•4.9
- JJoeMemphis •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoOverall, it was an amazing time, especially being our first time there. My wife and I were very happy with the food. The meats were tender and flavorful, and the sides were fresh and the veggies even fresher!!! 10 out of 10 would recommend and will be returning!!More infoTexas de Brazil - MemphisPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Memphis•4.5
- SStaleyVIPNew York City •6 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe ambiance is great. You feel like you’re stepping into a good restaurant when you walk in the door. The experience only goes up from there. The roasted carrots were a great appetizer. I got the pork chop and it was excellent. My daughter got the “trust me vegetarian plate” and it was abundant and beyond delicious. I ate several bites of her meal and there was plenty leftover when she was done. Highly recommend!More infoMcEwen's on MonroePrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Downtown•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerAtlanta •3 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe went for our son’s 28th birthday. Andrew was our waiter, and his service was excellent. The wine flights and food were phenomenal. I highly recommend it for any nice occasion. More infoThe Wine Cellar at Flight RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown•5
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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 include Amelia Gene's, Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar and Itta Bena
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Downtown are Itta Bena, Chez Philippe - The Peabody Memphis and Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse
Bottomless brunch in Downtown is available at Mahogany River Terrace, Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town and Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse
The most romantic restaurant in Downtown is Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse
Restaurants in Downtown with a great view include Mahogany River Terrace, Itta Bena and Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse
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