Blues City Cafe

Name: Blues City Cafe
Address: 138 Beale Street, Memphis, TN, United States, 38103
Telephone: (901) 526-3637
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

163 Reviews

$30 and under

Barbecue

Great for live music
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

Enjoy the Best Meal on Beale at the Blues City Cafe in beautiful Memphis, Tennessee.

The Blues City menu includes such favorites as our Famous BBQ Ribs, Southern Fried Catfish, Broiled Steaks, and the World's Best Homemade Tamales. Our friendly staff and world famous menu has drawn the attention of presidents and celebrities alike.

We have been featured nationally on Travel Channel's "A Taste of America", Food Network's "Bobby Flay Show", Bon Apetit Magazine's "BBQ Issue", and HDNET's "Drinking Made Easy".

Blues City Cafe also features nightly live entertainment in The Band Box; everything from Blues with Earl "the Pearl" Banks and Blind Mississippi Morris to Rock-A-Billy with Hillbilly Casino and Brad Birkedahl. Come on down to Blues City Cafe and have a great meal and dance the night away on Beale Street.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–03:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–04:30
Phone number
(901) 526-3637
Website
http://www.bluescitycafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Larry Crawford
Catering
If you're looking for incredible food, outstanding service and world class entertainment, you're at the right place! Blues City Cafe offers both in house and off site catering and event planning. We accommodate groups of all sizes on site in our world famous restaurant, Cadillac Room and Band Box, or off site in one of our large catering facilities! We provide food, beverage, entertainment, security, etc. If you can dream it, we can take care of it! Please contact Richard with all inquiries and requests at 901.526.3637
Private party facilities
We have the ability and experience to professionally cater to the private needs of any size party up to 1000 people with the use of our different venues. We also have off-site options for parties larger than 1000. Just give us a call and we will get you set up with a once in a lifetime Memphis Style Dining Experience.
Private party contact
Richard Magevney: (901) 526-3637

Location
138 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
Area
Memphis
Cross Street
2ND STREET
Parking details
We have multiple parking lots and parking garages within a very short walking distance.
Public transit
Bus and Taxi pick up and drop off are done directly across the street from our front door along with a Trolley Stop about one block away.
Entertainment
Blues City Cafe offers nightly live entertainment in our famous Band Box. Dance the night away in our live music room located right next to our restaurant! The fun is just beginning when you finish your meal at Blues City Cafe.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 163 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4Ambience
3Value

Noise • Moderate

163 Reviews

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KendraS
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 March 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, quick service and friendly staff. Easy!
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DonnaS
Nashville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 23 March 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time to eat here. The menu selection was great. The food was very good. We had the ribs and catfish - very good. The service was also very good. The restaurant was crowded, so I was glad we had gotten a reservation. We would go back, for sure.
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JeannieV
Memphis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 February 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Even though this restaurant was very busy, and they were shortstaffed, the service was exceptional. The food was outstanding. And, the atmosphere was wonderful. There was no loud yelling. I enjoyed myself thoroughly. I made reservations, which I highly recommend, if you don’t want to stand in line to eat! Lol.
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Ginhay
Memphis
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food as always. Enthusiastic staff. Love to come here before the Orpheum
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OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 February 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lonnie was a fantastic server! The food was excellent and plentiful. No complaints whatsoever!!
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ThomasB
Memphis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent place to eat dinner. Be sure to not eat a large lunch before however.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good bbq and sides. Can't remember what I had - just realized I never left a review.
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Shipp
Minneapolis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Snowbirds… After 13 hour drive - stopped in Memphis for late night stay at eats! After striking out at Baddog Speakeasy / found Blues City. Fabulously Great ribs! Separate bar section and “family section”. Can watch chefs at work! Great service/ right on Beale Street for good late night music, too.
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Ilspecialoccassion
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went during the week, although we made a reservation just in case as we were from out of town. Very casual laid back atmosphere, but you do not need fancy if you want great fall off the bone ribs! Side dishes were also very good.
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Sparky
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed our first experience here. Easy place to just lay back and enjoy good food. The ribs were delish, the service fast and the atmosphere fun.
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Blues City Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Blues City Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 526-3637.

Blues City Cafe is rated 4.2 stars by 163 OpenTable diners.

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

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138 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Additional information

Cross Street
2ND STREET
Area
Memphis
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–03:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–04:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Barbecue, Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have multiple parking lots and parking garages within a very short walking distance.
Public transit
Bus and Taxi pick up and drop off are done directly across the street from our front door along with a Trolley Stop about one block away.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Larry Crawford
Entertainment
Blues City Cafe offers nightly live entertainment in our famous Band Box. Dance the night away in our live music room located right next to our restaurant! The fun is just beginning when you finish your meal at Blues City Cafe.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bluescitycafe.com/
Phone number
(901) 526-3637
Catering
If you're looking for incredible food, outstanding service and world class entertainment, you're at the right place! Blues City Cafe offers both in house and off site catering and event planning. We accommodate groups of all sizes on site in our world famous restaurant, Cadillac Room and Band Box, or off site in one of our large catering facilities! We provide food, beverage, entertainment, security, etc. If you can dream it, we can take care of it! Please contact Richard with all inquiries and requests at 901.526.3637
Private party facilities
We have the ability and experience to professionally cater to the private needs of any size party up to 1000 people with the use of our different venues. We also have off-site options for parties larger than 1000. Just give us a call and we will get you set up with a once in a lifetime Memphis Style Dining Experience.
Private party contact
Richard Magevney: (901) 526-3637

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