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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
2486 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 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
    Tom Hughes
  • 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 2,486 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Good for business meals

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Most Booked

  • Memphis

    Good for business meals

  • Memphis

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis

    Most Booked

2,486 Reviews
  1. Kayley

    Western KY

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service3ambience2
    We overall enjoyed our meal for our post wedding celebration. We were seated next to a really loud table that was somewhat interruptive and our server was not energetic nor asking of what we were celebrating. The food was tasteful!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Server Chris was excellent. Filet came out undercooked. Porterhouse was good but not great....sane with Lamb chops. Calamari was great.

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  3. Nortol1

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience! Kevin was an awesome server, the ambiance was perfect, and the way they helped us celebrate our one year anniversary was very accommodating. Also, the food was incredible. Best steak in Memphis by far!

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  4. WoodsonF

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service for birthday dinner. First time there in many years but definitely will be back.

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  5. HeatherT

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    The food was wonderful. They sat everyone waiting at the same time so food was coming out on overheated plates. Timing was not staggered well. Our server disappeared after we asked for to-go packaging, and never came back to ask about desert. We wound up not ordering desert because we never saw him again.

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  6. TekasMom

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The food I had was excellent although it wasnt typically on the menu but they adjusted it to my specifications

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  7. MarkL

    Düsseldorf

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    We had a party of four, and I have been here before and love the Old house feel. On this occasion, we were seated in a room in the back. maybe a dozen tables in the open area, with one couple over in the corner. It was cold an dark and not very inviting. It also lead to us having to look for drink refills since we were away from the main crowd. My kids laughed at the packaged bread sticks ion the table, we receive some bread later, but the table was so small every time something was brought to the table, I had to take charge to move things around because there wasn't any room to set event the appetizer down. Our waitress while fine, was not very attentive. She seemed like she was in a hurry the whole time, rattled off the main dish specials and said are you ready to order. Not asking about drinks or appetizers. The steak was as usual, fabulous. However, I asked our server if there was a potato shortage because the steak fries we ordered had only 4 on the plate. Maybe a 1/4 of a potato. I don't she got it since her English wasn't great. Anyway, the whole process seemed rushed, steaks were good, but that was about it.

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  8. CoryM

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our food and service. I highly recommend the crab cakes appetizer.

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  9. BillB

    Caribbean

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great steaks

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  10. KimK

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful place to celebrate our anniversary. Mia was outstanding.

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  11. DANIELLER

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    My server was amazing. Food was great. My cocktail was extremely strong though. I did have some second hand embarrassment when the hostess’ were arguing at the front desk. I was afraid that would set the tone of the night but my server made up for the horrible first impression.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Normally we wouls sit in a private room but I forgot to note it this time. It was wayyyy too noisy in the dining room but the food was amazing per usual

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  13. MaryT

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First let me say that Greg did an amazing job! He introduced us to this whole Folks Folly experience. Even though it’s a tad pricy for us to have regular visits, it is a definite special occasion place. The food was excellent:taste, portions, timeliness. It was just a fabulous experience.

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  14. Foodlover

    Memphis/West TN

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our server, Mia, made our dinner even more enjoyable!

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  15. Richard

    Memphis/West TN

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and always consistent. Service and atmosphere are always consistent and welcoming.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    I mean.. where to begin. Waiter… slow. Extremely slow. Food, subpar at best. Fried pickles for appetizer were cold and bland. Steak was just “ok”. Can’t justify the price. Mashed potatoes & Mac and Cheese were not flavorful at all. Dessert… was a peanut butter pie. The layer of ganache was so thick you couldn’t even cut it with a spoon. Hardly any peanut butter filling. For a restaurant that is so praised, I expected a lot more. Won’t be back!

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  17. ZacB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant had an amazing atmosphere. It was small but very elegant and food was delicious.

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  18. JordanT

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time. It was our second visit. Rose was an excellent server and was so sweet to us. We will continue celebrating birthdays and anniversaries at Folk’s Folly!

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  19. Jenny

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious as always. Our server Chris was great; very attentive and personable. Loved the front room with the windows; quiet enough for my mom to hear the conversation. Really enjoyed our visit.

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  20. HerbL

    Memphis/West TN

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The service was very good and the food was very good. However the noise level was louder that other times we have experienced when dining there.

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  21. DeborahB

    Memphis/West TN

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience5
    Service was inattentive - server obviously had too many tables

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  22. LaylaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience as always the food was magnificent

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  23. DanielJ

    Memphis/West TN

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The steaks were wonderful. Side dishes were somewhat bland. Overall seemed like a place for older people with money. It was good, but definitely not up to the hype we had heard.

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  24. Jlaha

    Mississippi

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We love this place, food is consistently good and service exemplary. The beef I am willing to splurge on but not so much the other. My only complaint is pricing…$19 for a cocktail is crazy and the ala carte menu is a lil steep. A tiny dessert to celebrate a $220 meal is not too much ask.

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  25. RenadaF

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Thanks to the staff at Folks Folly, they recognized our anniversary which was sweet. We were seated right away for our 7:30 reservation, even though we were a few minutes late because we tried to find our own parking…just use the valet! We were seated at the back of the restaurant, old establishment with dated curtains and old decor…one of the waitresses in our area had been there since 1980! Our server Mia was very attentive. My partner’s steak was overcooked, she ordered “medium”, but it was basically well done. It was still flavorful, so she didn’t send it back. She also had the jalapeño Mac and Cheese, not impressed, lacked flavor. She also ordered the green beans, they were good. I ordered the: Seafood Bouillabaisse Stew(salty and pale), I was expecting a deep red sauce since it is “tomato based”….Beef Tenderloin Crostini(tasty)….Italian Sausage Stuffed mushrooms was really good, I’ll have it again! The cinnamon in the pumpkin cheesecake was overpowering, I wouldn’t recommend it. The white wine was flat, and warm, I’m not a wine connoisseur, I should have just ordered the Tequila based”Pain Killer”, maybe next time.

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  26. ErskineC

    Memphis/West TN

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    One of the most flavorful NY Strips I’ve ever eaten! Service was outstanding. Very attentive to our needs.

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  27. RickM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Ahi tuna appetizer was good but a little overwhelmed by the topping. Best wedge salad I’ve ever had. Bacon grits and spinach casserole were excellent and plenty! The 8 oz filet remains the best cut of meat I’ve had in this area. The add ons for the steak are good but not necessary in the least. The steak stands alone with no need for help. Amazing food and dining experience. Knowledgeable and professional staff. Will be a go to.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was absolutely perfect. The food was great. The service was great everything about it was just a great experience.

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  29. NinaD

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fabulous , cliff was a wonderful server and the food was top notch. Always a must when in Memphis.

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  30. lindaa

    Mississippi

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience and food was as expected. Great! Food was excellent. Server was attentive, but not overly so. We look forward to our next visit.

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  31. JamesB

    Exclusive

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good service. Food was excellent by far the best steak. I would highly recommend them.

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  32. JimA

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting from Pennsylvania,, our 3rd visit to Memphis ,, and our 3rd dinner at Folk Folly’s,, it will always be a part of our itinerary,, the food ,, ambience and staff and just wonderful,, can’t wait to come back

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  33. LoriL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The good was amazing and Sarah, our server, was even more amazing. Very personable, polite and helpful. Great experience.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service by Santiago was excellent- attentive but not intrusive. The steaks were perfectly cooled and sides were hot and delicious- spinach casserole,lyonnaise potatoes, onion rings. The pork chop was disappointing- tough and stringy— would not recommend it. Its a steak house- order a steak

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  35. Nurseblondie

    Memphis/West TN

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! Amazing food! Had reservation so didn’t have to wait.

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  36. LisaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best filet I ever had. I would definitely go back again.

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  37. MichelleF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A perfect place for a special occasion. Kind of high priced, but the food tasted and the service was impeccable.

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  38. Vickic

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a birthday celebration, and they gave us a private room. Everything was perfect!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    This use to be one of my favorite Restaurants. It is not close to what it use to be.

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  40. GregH

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant! My wife and I were traveling through Memphis and picked Folk's Folly as a venue to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We couldn't have selected a better place. The food was fantastic, the service exceptional, and the atmosphere awesome. Next trip to Memphis will include a return visit to Folk's Folly.

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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 2486 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 33 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
    Tom Hughes
  • 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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