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Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

4.6
4.6
2405 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
The Folk’s Folly story began in 1977 with unconventional origins, as the best stories often do.

Native son Humphrey Folk, Jr. was a prominent and shrewd developer, whose hard work carried him all over the country, cultivating his sincere appreciation of food and fine wine.

Undaunted by a complete lack of restaurant or culinary experience, he decided to convert a quaint and intimate house into a small eatery. His peers offered little encouragement, so he added the word “folly” to his own name, and Memphis’ Original Prime Steak House was born.

With only a gentleman's handshake to signify agreement, Humphrey Folk welcomed famed Memphis restaurateur Thomas Boggs as managing partner of Folk's Folly in 2003.

This partnership built the bridge to the next generation and Folk's Folly Prime Steak House remains a family affair.



*PLEASE NOTE: ALL REQUESTS FOR PRIVATE DINING MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY AT
901-762-8200

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (901) 762-8200
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Max Hussey
  • Private party facilities
    ALL REQUESTS FOR PRIVATE DINING MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY AT 901-762-8200
  • Private party contact
    Heidi Pettyjohn: (901) 328-2233
  • Neighborhood
    Memphis
  • Cross street
    William Arnold Rd.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking on site.
  • Entertainment
    Live piano in the Cellar Lounge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 2,405 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis

    Good for special occasions

2,405 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous birthday dinner! Such a wonderful second memory. Our last visit was in 1981!

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  2. LarryJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. My steak was excellent. My wife and I enjoyed our dining experience.

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  3. ScottS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I first ate at Folks Folly over 30 years and they had the best steaks I'd ever eaten. And, over the past decades I've eaten there a few times. One thing hasn't changed, they still have the best steaks I've ever eaten! They aren't the least expensive steakhouse, but they are the best. Recommended!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great experience really enjoyed the food and waiters

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  5. CHILL

    Memphis/West TN

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience at a price! I hope to get back again soon.

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  6. Tru56qw

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attention to detail was amazing. Fantastic dinner and overall experience!

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  7. RobertAnthony

    Nashville

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Folk's Folly hasn't skipped a beat, it's the same great restaurant we visited over 8 years ago. It has everything, ambience, great service and super food. Steak was wonderful, apps great, service impeccable, and super wine choices. Recommend this restaurant highly.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Great food. Unfortunately service was not what I was used to at my favorite steak house in Memphis. Drinks ran dry without ever an ask for another, no bread, server checked on us only once after orders done. Disappointing.

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  9. TraciS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had dinner here for my husband’s birthday. Everything was wonderful and we plan to return again.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The main meal was great, but their desserts are lacking. Disappointed at the end of the meal. We tried 3 desserts and didn’t care for any of them.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Keegan Voss is a wonderful Manager at Folks Folly and took very good care of us! The entire wait staff was amazing and everyone was so nice. I know it is very expensive to dine at Folks Folly but it’s because the food is outstanding and everyone there is working so hard to make your night incredible. The drinks were very good and our waiter suggested the garlic potatoes and they were so good! My steak was a little undercooked and they fixed that immediately! It was mouth watering! Can’t wait for my next anniversary to go again! Thank you Folks Folly for the balloons and a great night! Happy 28 years! See you at 29!

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  12. KevinB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Steak was way over cooked. No one checked on the quality of our food. $380 for 2 people you’d expect more of an attention to detail.

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  13. ChristopherH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time ever coming to Folks Folly, and let me tell you it was the best meal I've ever had in Memphis! Our waitress Hailey was super attentive and explained everything on the menu to us, answered all the questions we had about the food and wine! She was the best ever! The food... My fiancé ordered the salmon fillet, this was by far the best fish I had ever had, well worth the pretty penny it cost! I ordered the KC strip steak with bone marrow butter, talk avout melt in your mouth good, this streak was so juicy and tender! Lastly the appetizer, we got the beef marmalade wontons these little wontons had SO much flavor!! We can't explain how good everything was!! 1000/10 highly recommend Folks Folly to anybody! We will definitely be back.

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  14. Michele

    Memphis/West TN

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is always great. A friend called in to buy us a bottle of wine with our dinner. The staff pulled it off impeccably. Steaks were perfect as were sides & cheesecake.

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  15. SteveK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We selected Folk’s Folly for our wedding anniversary celebration because they are consistently good. I had the ribeye and she had the filet a la duxelle. The steaks were excellent and the sides were delicious.

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  16. None

    Memphis/West TN

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious! Steak perfectly cooked. Sizzling in butter. Sides were large enough to share. It was a beautiful meal with impeccable service.

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  17. TeranceW

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Folks Folly has a good ambiance. Great food and great service. Be prepared to valet park.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    EXCELLENT from beginning to end. Thank you to the entire staff for your awesome hospitality and customer service. A big shout out the chief and kitchen team as well. Food was absolutely amazing.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Good atmosphere, great service, ordered medium steak, ended up being well done. Think the hot plate kept browning it.

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  20. WebsterH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The drinks and appetizers came quickly, the filets and salmon were seasoned and cooked to perfection, and the key lime pie and creme Brules were divine finishers to a night of celebration. Save up and live yourself by coming here.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Steaks overcooked. Waiter forgot about us and took forever to get check. Expected better for how expensive

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  22. BrandonC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I'm quite the steak lover. I've had many times over the years cooked by a variety of people and places. I've lived in Memphis my entire life and had never visited Folk's Folly. Decided to take my fiancée there for a birthday gift, thought I'd try a steak. It was unremarkable. It wasn't bad, it didn't blow my socks off either, fairly bland, the cook on the steak was nailed perfectly as requested though. I have had better at home with family and friends when it comes to taste however. That being said, with the food being fairly run of the mill, the atmosphere is great there. Our waiter was fantastic. Kept everything topped off and checked on us often. It was still an enjoyable time. Would I go back just for the steak? No, but I still say give it a shot if you want some decent atmosphere for a night out.

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  23. TaurysW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time. The food was delicious. Will definitely come back

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  24. cathdav

    Milwaukee

    153 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    153 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    The steak was amazing. Just not a lot of choices for my husband that is a vegetarian. The wedge dressing was runny.

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  25. TerryB

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Overall great food. However, made reservations in advance and the table was too small for 4 people.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The overall experience was fabulous. We arrived early and shortly we were seated. Staff was great and the food was not a disappointment. The taste outweighed the cost. I’ll eat here again. Wife and I enjoyed our evening.

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  27. MichaelS

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Corinne is wonderful and make a great meal even better.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Folk Folly was suggested to us and they did not disappoint. Our server was Corinne she was Amazing. Our food was on point and the value was good. I would recommend here for the perfect night out.

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  29. ChadS

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and service was above and beyond excellence, Our waiter Cliff and host made sure drinks and cocktails stayed full and food was class A+. Also used valet parking because of limited space. Will be back!

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  30. SRSMemphis

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Overall we had a nice dinner and likely will go back again. 3 out of the 4 entrees ordered were excellent. 1 of the 4 entrees was a disappointment and it happened to be the most expensive of the 4. Even more disappointing was the fact that it was a steak, at a steakhouse. Everything was prepared per temperature instructions. Sides were all very good and portion sizes were perfect for sharing - we ordered 3 sides to share among 4 people. We will more than likely return but apparently need to be more attentive about which menu items to order in the future.

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  31. MMcclanahan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. The cowboy steak was Devine. Perfectly cooked medium well , sizzling hot, perfectly seasoned. The ambience was just right; not too noisy, not overly crowded, not too dark (we were seated in a room looking out at the street traffic), the temperature was comfortably cool. We enjoyed the sides ; they were all flavorful and rightly seasoned.

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  32. chrisray

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday dinner with friends. Food and private room was great. Chris was great

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  33. AnnC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our fravorite places and will always return.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, fabulous! Large filet mignon cooked to perfection

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  35. Papabear58

    Mississippi

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Steaks, wine, martinis and most sides were outstanding. The side of mushrooms wasn’t very good we told the server and it went in one ear and out the next. Desserts were good and overall the service was decent.

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  36. DanC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Service was very good, food good. Must request a dining room, front room too bright for dinner.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Filets and sides were great!

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  38. AndreaH

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent! Waitress was great and friendly!

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  39. BradB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very pleasant experience for our Anniversary. As an experienced culinarian and restaurant worker, the food was extremely well done. The service was just right. If I remember her name correctly, Nicolette, did a fine job as well as the supporting staff. I do know Chef Tom personally, and I could tell he was “ on top of his game” which he attributed to his kitchen staff. Robert, management, checked on us to make sure our service was superior—it was.

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  40. PaulaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sarah and Chase, our wait staff were attentive and provided all explanations to assist in the menu selection we needed on a first time visit. The menu could be an obstacle to getting exactly what is desired without some guidance.

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FAQs

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 762-8200.

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House is rated 4.6 stars by 2405 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

551 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    William Arnold Rd.
  • Neighborhood
    Memphis
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking on site.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Max Hussey
  • Entertainment
    Live piano in the Cellar Lounge.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (901) 762-8200
  • Private party facilities
    ALL REQUESTS FOR PRIVATE DINING MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY AT 901-762-8200
  • Private party contact
    Heidi Pettyjohn: (901) 328-2233
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