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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Memphis

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Memphis? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar restaurant
4.9
4.9 (9897)
$31 to $50
American
Downtown
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
James
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing and lovely. Have you ever been to a restaurant and thought I wish I could try multiple dishes on the menu? You can choose the recommended "flight" of food or mix/match or just order single dishes if you're not that hungry. The portions are generous and the food is delicious. Highly recommend
A photo of Southern Social restaurant
4.9
4.9 (5662)
$31 to $50
American
East-Bartlett / Collierville / Germantown
About the restaurant
Aptly named for its locale, Southern Social nestles up to the old Southern Railway’s historic Germantown Depot and sits adjacent to Southern Avenue.

Owners of downtown Memphis’ Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar have opened Southern Social. The top tier fine dining restaurant will reflect the high standards established at Flight.

The restaurant features a chef-inspired menu, offering fresh seafood and prime steaks. Southern Social brings exceptional specialty cocktails and Flight’s award-winning wine selections.

Top review
Lela
Dined 6 days ago
Addison was amazing, this was me and my mothers first time dining and she made it memorable! Her recommendations, knowledge of the wine menu, conversation, everything, top tier! The food was amazing, the steak, mouth watering! From the time we walked in we were greeted with genuine smiles and they never stopped from any team member! That’s what I’m talking about y’all! Good job! Keep it up!
A photo of Ronnie Grisanti's restaurant
4.9
4.9 (693)
$31 to $50
Italian
Memphis
About the restaurant
Since 1909, each Grisanti chef- Rinaldo, Elfo, Big John, David, Ronnie, Alex and Frank- has brought a singular touch to our family legacy in Memphis. Now that we are guardians to a more than century-old Tuscan culinary tradition, we make it our mission to create "Antico Nuovo" dishes for your delight in our beautiful and comfortable dining room.

We aim to maintain Italian standards of excellence and the warmest of Southern hospitality in the city we are proud to call home. Come join us at one of the oldest Memphis traditions now in its fourth generation. We look forward to serving you! Salute!



Top review
Brian
Dined 7 days ago
As always, the food was exceptional. The service was stellar, and price is on point.
A photo of Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3946)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Melinda
Dined 2 days ago
This experience was top of the line, we truly enjoyed every minute of it!!!!
A photo of Chez Philippe - The Peabody Memphis restaurant
4.8
4.8 (880)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Serving Afternoon Tea, Wednesday - Sunday, and Dinner, Thursday - Sunday.

Seasonal, local, sophisticated. Experience a culinary journey in Chez Philippe. Modern American cuisine meets French presentation in four courses or a seven course Tasting Menu by Chef Keith Clinton and Executive Pastry Chef Konrad Spitzbart.

Located off the Grand Lobby of The Peabody Hotel, Chez Philippe is the MidSouth’s only Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond rated restaurant and has been honored with the “Award of Excellence” from both Distinguished Restaurants of North America and Wine Spectator magazine. USA Today named Chez Philippe the #1 "Best Hotel Restaurant" in the country in both 2023 and 2024.

Vegetarian Tasting Menu available upon request. Please advise of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Reservations recommended.

Top review
Edna
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Everything was amazing, we had the four courses menu paring with wine. Highly recommended and the staff are wonderful. Chef and his team are the best we will come back
A photo of Ruth's Chris Steak House - Memphis restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2856)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
East-Bartlett / Collierville / Germantown
About the restaurant
Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Memphis, TN serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

Top review
Andrea
Dined 6 days ago
Food was outstanding.. the waiter wasn’t very attentive
A photo of The Capital Grille - Memphis restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2313)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Kelly
Dined 1 day ago
Justin our server was excellent! All The support staff was top notch as well.
A photo of Amelia Gene's restaurant
4.8
4.8 (440)
$31 to $50
American
Downtown
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
Meredith
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful experience! Food was phenomenal, and the staff were equally great. They made our anniversary very special, would absolutely dine here again.
A photo of Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town restaurant
4.3
4.3 (2717)
$31 to $50
Global, International
Downtown
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
Sharon
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Amazing, tender filet with well-seasoned crab cake appetizer!
A photo of Mahogany River Terrace restaurant
4.1
4.1 (162)
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)
Downtown
About the restaurant
Mahogany River Terrace offers an elevated dining experience featuring Southern cuisine with a Creole twist. Located in River Terrace, this restaurant is known for its warm hospitality, stylish ambiance, and delectable soul food. Signature dishes include fried chicken, seafood pasta, jambalaya, and more. The menu showcases fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and traditional Southern techniques, while offering a variety of classic and contemporary options. With an inviting atmosphere and friendly service, Mahogany Memphis provides a perfect spot for a memorable meal with friends, family, or a special occasion.
Top review
Toniesha
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience! Will return again to get another experience.
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