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Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town
Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.riverinnmemphis.com
  • Email: paulettes@riverinnmemphis.com
  • Phone: (901) 260-3300
  • Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Daily: 7:00am - 10:00am

    Lunch: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00 pm

    Brunch (Saturday & Sunday): 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Global, International, French, International
  • Executive Chef: Kelly Hartman
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Catering events are served at our Harbor Square Room (up to 40 Guest) or Harbor Square and River View Rooms (up to 60 guest). Also our new River Hall and the Court Yard with Gazebo, ideal for receptions and weddings.
  • Private Party Facilities: A private board room overlooking our temperature controlled wine room. The Terrace on the rooftop with views of the Mississippi.
  • Private Party Contact: Trish Bloodworth (901) 260-3333 x2105
  • Entertainment: Before & after dinner, you can enjoy the cozy setting & hospitality of the LITTLE BAR, relax in front of the lobby's wood-burning fireplace set in an 1850s era New Orleans mantel and listen to the live piano music or the roof terrace with the best view in Town of the river. An extensive & carefully selected wine list is overseen by our Restaurant Manager.
  • Special Events & Promotions: Special Events are held at the "new" River Hall; overlooking the Mississippi River. Offering in-door up to 54 seated or 100 reception style. the Court Yard with Gazebo is the place for weddings and receptions - up to 100 seated and 200 reception style.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Island Drive
  • Parking: Street Parking
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Paulette's Restaurant at the AAA 4 Diamond - River Inn of Harbor Town



Paulette's, which has been operating successfully in Memphis for 37 years, recently moved its popular, award winning operation to the River Inn. It has been descibed by one reviewer as "A Memphis institution and for a very good reason". Paulette's is serving the same soups, salads, and entrees that have made it so well known throughout the mid-south for many years. The restaurant has always been famous for its desserts and hot popovers with strawberry butter. Executive Chef Kelly Hartman features his exquisite creations on a daily basis. Paulette's has a distinct warmth, charm and ambiance that is unsurpassed in the city. Restaurant polls have annually recognized Paulette's as Memphis" "Most Romantic" and for it's cuisine - "Best Continental". Renowned local critic, Fredric Koeppel says, "The service is maintained at a consistent level of knowledge, polish, and consideration".Continued
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Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town
4.2
159 $30 and under restaurant
Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerMemphis
  • Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem
Featured Reviews
  • "This was our first time to Paulette's. It was a great romantic experience. The location was great. Our waiter was very n..."
    Dined on 6/17/2013
  • "We first dined at Paulette's when we moved to Memphis in 1987 and they were in a charming house in Overton Square. We le..."
    Dined on 6/16/2013
  • "Brought my daughter due to her request when visiting from Illinois. She has fond memories of eating there when she lived..."
    Dined on 6/11/2013

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