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Address:
145 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103

Neighborhood:
Downtown

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $31 to $50

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Itta Bena at B.B. King's Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.ittabenamemphis.com
Email: memphissales@bbkingclubs.com
Phone: (901) 578-3031
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 5pm - 10pm, Friday - Saturday: 5pm - 11pm, Sunday: 5pm-10pm
Cross Street: Second
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet is available seven days a week with rates similar to the parking garages nearby.
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Southern
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, View, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Bring the best of B.B. King's Blues Club to your next catered event. From BBQ wild salmon to a beautiful filet mignon allow our talented chefs complete your experience by adding that delta flavor. We are also able to provide world class entertainment bringing the energy of B.B. King's to you.
Private Party Facilities: Welcome to your one stop entertainment venue. From the rich intimate setting of our Itta Bena room to the lively energetic B.B. King's Club down below we are able to offer everything you could ever want in a private event space. With the help of our full time Sales & Marketing Manager your special event is sure to be unforgettable. Food, fun & music all in one place.
Private Party Contact: Kelly Carter Smith (901) 578-3031
Entertainment: Itta Bena is located in a private room above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music enchants our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesday nights, Ms DiAnne Price, a rare jewel of a performer, comments:"When I play, I’m telling a story, and no matter where I start, the audience goes along with me." And on Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, being arguably the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.

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A word from Itta Bena at B.B. King's

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 via our valet service or walking through the secret hall from inside B.B. King's Blues Club, Itta Bena… is sure to capture your senses. Modeled after the speakeasies from the 1920's, you are a true VIP as a friendly member of our staff escorts you to the third floor. 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. Continued

Itta Bena at B.B. King's

4.3

144 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked

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117 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

117 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(81)
romantic(78)
fit for foodies(37)

scenic view(37)
good for groups(34)
hot spot(29)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (117)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This is a gem in the middle

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This is a gem in the middle of Beale Street."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

This was my first experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was my first experience at Itta Bena and it definitely won't be my last. I loved the live band and the food was amazing. The ambiance was perfect for a romantic dinner. Love it!"

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First time visit, great food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"First time visit, great food service. I will definitely be back& recommend to friends & family."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Food fair, service POOR; out

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2009

Dined on 04/01/2012

2009

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Food fair, service POOR; out of wine ordered, pushed to order wine much more expencive; ask waiter about dishes and told some fair some OK. Couple joining us asked to take dinner home and was thrown out."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We enjoyed the food and the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We enjoyed the food and the service was flawless. Music was pleasingly mellow."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Amazing! A special touch to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/25/2012

2011

Dined on 03/25/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Amazing! A special touch to our trip to Memphis, TN :)"

Dined on 03/25/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Place right on Beale

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2012

Dined on 03/27/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a nice dinner at Itta Bena. Great view of Beale out the front window. The blue tint on the windows is a bit odd. We received amazing service from Stephan (sp) - he suggested the duck and waffles and it was surprisingly tasty! I would definitely go back."

Dined on 03/27/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

A hidden gem on Beal Street!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2011

Dined on 03/23/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our party of 4 had a wonderful time, the ambience is awesome, the live soft piano music is perfect and the food is very good. I was not impressed with my chicken dinner but the others had fish dinners that where very good. The shrimp bar-b-q was awesome. I would eat here agin, but next tim I will go with the filet."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Upon entering we thought the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Upon entering we thought the restaurant was very nice. The ambiance & the jazz playing in the background was very pleasing. Our Server was nice and accommodating at first. However, after we finished dinner, that's when our dining experience made a drastic turn. We paid via $100 in gift certificates we were given (qty 2 @ $50). Our bill came to approx. $75. We were told we asked about a tour of the restaurant as per the website atated when we made reservations, but the manager comes over to say & I quote "This is pretty much all there is". We waited patiently for our server to return with change or another certificate. She never did! We had to forfeit $25 left over from the certificates because they could not issue another certificate"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I'd like to try this restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2010

Dined on 03/21/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I'd like to try this restaurant again. I had the lamb chops as did my daughter and it was not great. My sister did enjoy her shrimp and grits, my martini was good and the carrot cake was excellent. Loved the atmosphere and the waitress was very good."