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Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

4.6
4.6
2299 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

7:00 PM


Booked 50 times today

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

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What 2,299 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
  • 4.2Value

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

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The food was tasty and our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu.

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  2. Charles56

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time. Took my parents for their first time and the loved it. Ordered the Italian sausage mushrooms, she crap bisque and Ribeye was steak of choice.

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  3. JVC96

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    My entree (that cost over $150) was so dry and over cooked. A hot plate is nice but not when it continues to cook your steak. Also the sizzling butter spattered all over the front of the dress I was wearing. My husband’s chop was also dry and over cooked. Sadly, the colossal onion rings were also disappointing. The onion seemed undercooked. I expected it to be much more tender. It required a fork and knife to cut them but they were essentially inedible. Maybe it was a bad night for them but when a dining experience of that price and hype fails, I’m unlikely to return.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Overall we had a decent experience. Our steaks were phenomenal but our potatoes were cold and chunks of my husband’s bread pudding were too hard to eat.

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  5. RebeccaH

    Little Rock

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very special birthday celebration... thank to Shea and team for the excellent service! We will be back. Becky Hogan Chaffin

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  6. WilliamW

    Memphis/West TN

    23 reviews

    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    We have been here a couple of years ago and it was great This time it was not! The pickle chips($8 for 8 pickle chips) were over cooked and really dark brown The calamari was also over fried, dark and hard The parmesan bread I ordered was almost to tough to eat The folly's tidbits were good and tender The double wedge salad was good like last time The lobster tail was tasty but $110 for a lobster tail is to much The tomahawk steak was seasoned well and tasty The ribeye was good also The shoestring potatoes were smaller portion than last time and were greasy The service was good as you would expect in a high dollar restaurant There was butter on the table but no bread was given to the table. I was told when I changed our reservation from 4 to six that the tip would be added, but when we arrived our party was changed back to 4 people but the tip was still added to the bill. I am a good tipper and don't mind that 18% was added but was not looking for that to be on the bill and one could have over looked it and added a additional tip so disappointed!!

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  7. JamesB

    Exclusive

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had w great server. Everybody was attentive and they all wished us happy anniversary.

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  8. JanB

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Celebrating anniversary.. 2 other couples were also celbrating and seated in same area then a loud table of six was seated in the midst of us. Definitely dampened the atmosphere. Food was piping hot. Lamb chops were slightly overcooked (i asked for medium) but very tasty and I ate them all! Hubby had surf and turf and old fashioned cocktail. Cocktail was watery and upon receiving check we did think 100 dollars for a lobster tail was excessive. Restaurant bit overrated compared to comparable steakhouses where we have dined.

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  9. MelissaB

    Memphis/West TN

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Our server was GREAT. We would definitely eat here again.

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  10. PatriciaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My visit was phenomenal! Food was great! Service was outstanding!

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  11. ChrisC

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for our anniversary and it was the best dining experience we have had in Memphis. The food was perfect and the service impeccable. We will definitely be back - and it will be pretty soon.

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  12. PaulM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Greg was a wonderful waiter. The food came out hot and cooked to perfection.

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  13. AndreaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time here. We were celebrating my son finishing college and turning 21! It was absolutely delicious and loved the atmosphere! It's very expensive, but I will definitely be back for special occasions!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The waiter was not friendly my wife ordered salmon it was salty the waiter wouldn’t take it off the ticket she would only exchange it for equal value this was the worst experience I even had there

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  15. Terri

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My colleagues and I enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant.

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  16. CarolineB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The steak was great, it was still sizzling on the plate when it got to the table. Shoe string fries were also incredible!

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  17. MartinT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, Folk’s Folly was great! The food was excellent. Thanks for a memorable Mother’s Day!!!

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  18. BRADYB

    Memphis/West TN

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food preparation and presentation was excellent! Cliff attended to us and he was superb!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Excellent service, and the food was good of good quality. However, the overall experience of each dish was beneath the price point.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great Place To Eat I Was Recommended To Try It Out & Don’t Regret It At All… Give Them A Try Y’all!!

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  21. JerryT

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience1
    The food, and service was superb. We were celebrating my wife’s birthday, and we were looking forward to a quiet and special dinner. Unfortunately, we were seated next to a very loud & obnoxious young lady. The young lady in question, unfortunately suffered some type of medical emergency that required paramedics to come and remove her. Obviously, this was of No fault of the restaurant, but we didn’t have the intimate birthday dinner we had expected.

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  22. jkaplan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    1000% recommend this establishment. The food, the ambiance, and the waitstaff were immaculate. Easily my favorite restaurant in town!

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  23. TimM

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service starting with car valet service. Wait for reserved table was not long. Our server, Mia, was spot on. Appetizer came out quickly to enjoy with our cocktails. Interesting specials and tried one and had one off the menu. A couple of sides to share with my wife and I. Sizzling hot plates for our beef steak entrees served with clarified butter. Desert and coffee were an enjoyable end of our date night meal. Portions were sufficient to generous so no complaints there. Leftovers (just a tad) were expertly wrapped and presented. A very nice dining experience.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Graduation

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  25. Runningdad

    Memphis/West TN

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always feel special when we dine at Folk’s Folly.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal! Food was great and Sarah the waitress friendly and attentive

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  27. DapoO

    Memphis/West TN

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place! Amazing Food!! Exceptional Service!!!!!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating my son’s graduation and our wedding anniversary. It was amazing! Loved the private room! It made it so special for us .

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  29. Familyman

    Memphis/West TN

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful birthday dinner for my wife, enjoying the 8 oz filet mignon and the pecan crusted grouper. Excellent.

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  30. Kim86

    Memphis/West TN

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great. Ambience was great. Food was excellent.

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  31. Granny

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Service was really good. Bone in filet, Brussel sprouts ,and asparagus were a disappointment. Even in New York I have never paid $25 for a cosmopolitan.

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  32. MelissaA

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I loved the food the fact my steak was heard sizzling on my plate made me excite. The flavor was on point. What i didnt like was my scotch one glass was 75 dollars the price of an 18 year whole bottle.

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  33. JorgeJ

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience. Impecable service and amazing food.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect. Enjoyed the entire experience !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  35. DanielleM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit and please know that i will not be our last. Service was great and food was Amazing!

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  36. CharlesL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An outstanding anniversary experience! The lamb was the best. Portions are large. Will be back in august for birthdays👍

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  37. Tennessee

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    our server, Cliff, was absolutely outstanding! He truly was a professional and did an excellent job!

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  38. BenH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Old school Steak House with modern menu and flair. Authentic!

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  39. Lovetoeat64

    Memphis/West TN

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our experience once again! The food was excellent and service was phenomenal!

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  40. JohnB

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an excellent meal and great service. They have the best prime steaks in Memphis!

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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 2299 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 50 times today
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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