Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Memphis / West Tennessee

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Updated July 05, 2025

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

The Wine Cellar at Flight Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (528)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

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Top review

Denise

Dined on Jul 19, 2025

We had good food, vibes and atmosphere. What more can you ask for. Awesome time

Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (4269)

$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.

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JudyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Loved it!!!!! I used to live here decades ago. Needless to say, it was a wonderful surprise. I’m a foodie & both dishes were excellent (fried green tomatoes & a special for the evening - lobster on angel hair pasta which was more than amazing! Blake was our waiter and was uber-attentive. I love Rombauer Chardonnay and was glad to see it as one of the wines by the glass choices. We were staying at The Memphian and could just walk around the corner. On my next visit I’ll be sure to come back. My new favorite restaurant!

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4.8

4.8 (4993)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Downtown

About the restaurant

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.

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Felecia

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent dining experience. The only challenge was the steep two flights of steps outside to get into the restaurant

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Boneless Braised Short Ribs

McEwen's on Monroe

4.8

4.8 (2175)

$30 and under

Southern

Downtown

About the restaurant

McEwen’s on Monroe is passionate. Passionate about food, passionate about wine, and passionate about creating a place you long to come back to again and again. An eclectic blend of styles with the largest emphasis on Southern food raised to new and unusual heights. Lunch offers a wide array of excellent sandwiches, salads and business entrees, while dinner leans toward the more elaborate and inventive. Our commitment to a relaxed atmosphere and charming personality has enabled McEwen’s on Monroe to become one of Downtown’s most comfortable restaurants. Employing a knowledgeable and attentive staff always at the ready. In addition to the bar and dining room, our wine cellar is available for parties up to 20 people.

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Erick

Dined 1 day ago

Great meal! Great service! Thanks Bert and Joe for a wonderful evening!!!

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The Capital Grille - Memphis

4.8

4.8 (2398)

$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.

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Jacqualine

Dined on Jul 15, 2025

This was my first time here at capital Grille my waitress was awesome. She knew her menu. She knew her stuff. The food was very good. The chef was good

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon 10oz

Popular dish

Sam's Mashed Potatoes

Experience

The Generous Pour Summer Wine-Tasting Event

Amelia Gene's

4.8

4.8 (653)

$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.

We are proud to offer an extensive wine list thoughtfully curated by our team. Should you wish to bring in a bottle not currently featured on our list, a corkage fee of $25 per bottle will apply, with a maximum of two bottles per party. In support of our culinary program, outside food is not permitted.

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Charlotte

Dined 3 days ago

Such a lovely upscale restaurant very professional and very friendly

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Experience

Chef Nate's Tasting Menu

Wilson Cafe

4.7

4.7 (68)

$31 to $50

American

Wilson

About the restaurant

In harmony with the seasons, the cuisine at Wilson Cafe celebrates the exceptional local bounty of the Delta and its environs. Our menus honor the Delta land, farms, and wines from our Napa Valley vineyards with dishes that reflect the region’s diverse cultural influences and rich pastoral traditions. Our talented chefs pay tribute to the area’s remarkable agricultural heritage and mark the pace of nature with ingredients fresh from The Grange gardens and the surrounding communities.

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Chris

Dined 7 days ago

We went there for our anniversary, and when I made the reservation I had requested to sit in the area where the live music was going to be. When we got there they advised us that they had moved the music over to the hotel bar because of the heat and the bugs out on the patio. We were kinda bummed , but the staff was awesome they insisted that we go sit at the hotel bar and the would serve us from there. The hotel is kind of caddy corner across the street from the cafe. The staff carried our appetizers and meal across the street and served us athe bar. Had a great meal, great service and listened to some great music. Thanks again to the wonderful staff

Mahogany River Terrace

4.2

4.2 (412)

$31 to $50

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.

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Lekisha

Dined 3 days ago

My husband and I came here for our 15 year anniversary.It was so beautiful and romantic.The food was great.We will definitely be back

Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

4.1

4.1 (2763)

$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.

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Phil

Dined on Jul 16, 2025

Lovely dining experience, gracious and friendly staff, quiet atmosphere, great options on the menu, delicious food. Thank you, Paulette's, for helping to make our anniversary special!

Docks Off 5th

3.8

3.8 (58)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Downtown

About the restaurant

DOCKS OFF 5TH is located on the iconic Beale Street. Guests can expect an unforgettable dining experience with Instagram-worthy dishes, drinks and décor. At Docks Off 5th we always say "the camera eats first". Docks Off 5th is open for dinner five nights a week & brunch on the weekends. Docks Off 5th is go-to spot for celebrations, special occasions, and private events for locals and visitors.

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Freda

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and service. Drinks were also very good!!

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