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Folk's Folly Prime Steak House, Memphis, TN

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

4.8 (2840)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
551 S. Mendenhall Road, Memphis, TN 38117

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
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

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
  • 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
  • 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 2,840 people are saying

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House consistently delivers "great food and service," with standout dishes like their steaks and sides. Guests praise the "amazing experience," noting attentive staff, especially servers like Rose and Mia. Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant offers "superb ambiance" and "memorable dining," making it a favorite for anniversaries and celebrations.
2,840 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Denver / Colorado6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was excellent! We were seated on time, had an excellent waitress Mia, all of the courses were delicious! Fair pricing for prime steak. We had the evening special for our entrée and it was superb.

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  2. Anthony

    Memphis / West Tennessee11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Perhaps the best steakhouse in Memphis. Hopefully, the chef will add Redfish to the menu

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  3. Bob

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love to eat here and always choose it for our anniversary dinner.

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  4. Mary Nell

    Memphis / West Tennessee68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal with great service. Best wedge salad in the city, large sides to share and tender and delicious steaks. The salmon was perfection.

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  5. Tom VIP

    Indiana8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is overpriced. I ordered my bone in filet medium and it came out not even rare. It was raw. I send it back and I am sure it was microwaved and then came out well done. They said it was one pound and it was maybe 8 oz. The broccoli was advertised as butter and garlic. There was no garlic and I had to use butter for the bread to butter the broccoli. The fried pickles were good, the Merlot was excellent and the service was great. I would never go back as there are many better steakhouses in Memphis even Outback was better

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  6. Marsha

    Memphis / West Tennessee25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as well. Alyssa was wonderful. Thank you.

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  7. Sherry

    Jackson Hole / Wyoming1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience. Their staff is a notch above most. Clean. Amazing food. You definitely get what you expect.

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  8. Stephani

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience - Mia and Ian were attentive and knowledgeable. Steak and Duck were perfectly cooked. Best grits we have EVER had.

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  9. Mario VIP

    Memphis / West Tennessee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I visit this restaurant at least once every three months. The best part of our dinner was the server, Ashley. She was caring and attentive, making sure our order came out hot and correct. We look forward to returning and having her as our server

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  10. Aliyah

    Mississippi1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great experience - when I first entered the building I was pleasantly greeted. Food was amazing. Also the waiter was very attentive. 10/10 experience.

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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 4.8 stars by 2840 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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
  • 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
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