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A photo of Tekila Mexican Cuisine / Steakhouse restaurant
4.1
Excellent(175)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Memphis
Booked 16 times today
Welcome to our inaugural Mexican Steak House, where we proudly introduce a pioneering concept to the Mid-South region. Our esteemed chefs from Mexico have meticulously curated the menu, infusing it with their expertise and craftsmanship. Prepare to embark on an unparalleled culinary journey, promising an experience unlike any other in the Mid-South. (DRESS CODE:SMART CASUAL).
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4.8
Exceptional(4912)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • Downtown
Booked 35 times today
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.
A photo of Tsunami restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(827)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Memphis
Located in the heart of Cooper Young, a historic Midtown restaurant and retail destination, Tsunami is a Pacific Rim-inspired restaurant where guests can feel like globetrotters from the comfort of their own table. Award-winning owner and Chef Ben Smith fuses various ethnic cuisines—from Asia and the South Pacific to France and the American South—to create unique and flavorful small plates and seafood specialties.The cozy restaurant, adorned with local art and handmade accents, offers a unique bar centerpiece with fine wines and liquors, local draft beers, and daily-rotating specialty cocktails.Consistently named “Best Seafood Restaurant” in the Memphis Magazine and Memphis Flyer, coveted Tsunami entrées including a spice-crusted tuna with wasabi vinaigrette, beef tenderloin with smoked chile butter, and roasted seabass with black Thai rice and soy beurre blanc.
A photo of Curfew - Memphis restaurant
3.6
Very Good(677)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 5 times today
Where luxury meets soul, Curfew is an American tavern with craft cocktails, bold flavors, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Located on the main floor of Canopy Memphis Downtown, Curfew offers an elevated dining experience that seamlessly blends indulgence with connection. Whether you're on your way to AutoZone Park for a baseball game, heading to FedEx Forum to cheer on the Grizzlies, or simply looking for a place to unwind, Curfew delivers unforgettable flavors, impeccable hospitality, and a carefully curated selection of handcrafted cocktails and locally sourced brews. Join us for a meal that’s soulful, satisfying, and always worth savoring.
A photo of B.B. King's Blues Club - Memphis restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1948)
Price: Moderate
• American • Memphis
Booked 22 times today
**NEWLY RENOVATED**Walk in Basis only after 5:30pm daily! Established in 1991, this is the original B.B. King’s Blues Club located in Memphis, Tennessee, the home of American blues music, legendary musicians, famous barbecue. With live entertainment every night of the week – from authentic blues to classic soul and rock and roll – and a menu full of Southern favorites, the club is a popular destination spot on Memphis’ historic Beale Street. The club offers a full menu comprised of a variety of the South’s most delicious comfort foods influenced by flavors from New Orleans all the way to the Mississippi Delta. You MUST stop in for our award winning ribs that are some of the best in town! The intimate restaurant and live music venue has some of the finest local entertainment in town live on stage nightly as well as national touring performers.Please call the group sales line for large parties and catering/delivery needs at 901.202.9114.

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  • Russ
    Memphis / West Tennessee •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    A Memphis MUST do! Come early and have a bev downstairs before dinner.
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    Itta BenaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Downtown
    4.8
  • DavidVIP
    Memphis / West Tennessee •68 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This is one of the best restaurant's for sea food; it is easily on an equal footing with establishments around to globe.
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    TsunamiPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Memphis
    4.9
  • FoodieandFashionista
    Nashville •14 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I’ve frequent this location under different restaurant names so I knew the building would be beautiful due to its historic ties, they couldn’t change much, thank God!! I never understood why make a reservation only to arrive and they make you wait “to get the table ready”. Shouldn’t it be ready if you knew my arrival time. 🧐 The menu is upscale from a less casual Tekalias which I appreciate just be warned the prices match this upscale experience as well. Drinks: The frozen Prickly Pear was nothing shy of AMAZING!! So good, you have to just try it. Sweet but you can taste the classic margarita if that even makes sense. There was another drink (name?!?!) with pineapple, passion fruit, tequila and tejin rim that was REALLY good too!! Appetizers: Mexican Corn, beautiful presentation but flavor missed the mark. I didn’t realize it was corn on the cob, so I politely shucked it on my own. Cheese Dip: Nice texture and good. Table Bread: That butter, I could have eaten with a fork it was so good, I don’t advise for dietary reasons, use the bread. Dinner: Grilled Shrimp tacos with flour tortillas. They were okay to me but my Bestie LOVED them. I’m a Taco Nganas kinda lady! Grilled Cesar Salad with Salmon. Presentation beautiful but understated , it a WHOLE stalk of grilled romaine lettuce with Salmon just popped on top with salt/pepper, Romano cheese and dressing (which looked like mayo to me). Not my meal but Friend liked it. Coconut Shrimp Deep-fried coconut battered shrimp with mashed potatoes and mango chipotle sauce. Presentation beautiful. I would NOT ordinarily eat CS with mashed potatoes but so how with the sauce it worked!!! I’d probably order again. I personally was looking for a more citrus flavor like Bahama Breeze CS. Also know that ALL parties are charged 18% for gratuity so check your bill. This was told not explained. Just check literally and figuratively for yourself. I LOVED the all Mexican staff dressed professional. I hope it stays the same.
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    Tekila Mexican Cuisine / SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Mexican• Memphis
    4.1
  • Cristina
    Memphis / West Tennessee •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This was our second time visiting Memphis and love BB King’s Blues Club. Great food, service and music.
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    B.B. King's Blues Club - MemphisPrice: Moderate• American• Memphis
    4.7
  • Dana
    Memphis / West Tennessee •19 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Food was very good. Well prepared and good presentation. However, online menu and menu at the restaurant were not the same. Items advertised online were not available to order. Service got off to a very slow start but picked up. Server was knowledgeable, professional, and attentive. Seemed to be more of a management issue than a server issue. Parking in the adjoining garage was very convenient. They need to clean up the steps leading up yo the door.
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    Curfew - MemphisPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
    3.6
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