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29 Memphis Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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Updated February 06, 2019

Whether your idea of a good time is a fancy, festive dinner out or cold sesame noodles and binge-watching on the couch, we're here to help you find it—since the greatest love of all is the love of food. Dig in.

Seasons 52 - Memphis
4.8 (4202)
$31 to $50
American
Memphis
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.
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Lynn
Dined 5 days ago
Celebrated our anniversary well! Staff very attentive and friendly.
Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.
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Lynn
Dined 5 days ago
Celebrated our anniversary well! Staff very attentive and friendly.
Tsunami
5 (839)
$31 to $50
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.
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Myra
Dined on Jun 5, 2025
The team is First Class! The food is consistently excellent. The restaurant is impeccably clean. Tsunami is one of our favorite restaurants! Myra & Bob
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.
Top review
Myra
Dined on Jun 5, 2025
The team is First Class! The food is consistently excellent. The restaurant is impeccably clean. Tsunami is one of our favorite restaurants! Myra & Bob
Napa Cafe
4.9 (1875)
$31 to $50
American
East Memphis
Open since 1998, Napa Café is tucked away in a pleasant corner of Sanderlin Centré. Owner Glenda Hastings restaurant has received numerous awards and accolades, including Best Wine List, Best Business Dinner, and Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. With its polished yet inviting interior, captivating artwork and distinctive cuisine, Napa Café elicits superlatives from first-time visitors, as well as from the guests who return again and again.
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MargaretVIP
Dined 2 days ago
ALWAYS offers Exceptional Food, Service and Atmosphere!!!
Open since 1998, Napa Café is tucked away in a pleasant corner of Sanderlin Centré. Owner Glenda Hastings restaurant has received numerous awards and accolades, including Best Wine List, Best Business Dinner, and Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. With its polished yet inviting interior, captivating artwork and distinctive cuisine, Napa Café elicits superlatives from first-time visitors, as well as from the guests who return again and again.
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MargaretVIP
Dined 2 days ago
ALWAYS offers Exceptional Food, Service and Atmosphere!!!
Texas de Brazil - Memphis
4.6 (5471)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Memphis
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
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Jennifer
Dined 4 days ago
Server was slow and didn’t seem too interested in helping us. Everyone else we interacted with was great
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
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Jennifer
Dined 4 days ago
Server was slow and didn’t seem too interested in helping us. Everyone else we interacted with was great
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Memphis
4.3 (2598)
$30 and under
American
Memphis
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is your destination for bold flavors and warm hospitality. From expertly crafted wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood to signature cocktails, mocktails, and curated wines, every detail is designed to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're gathering with family, hosting a client, or toasting to a special occasion, Firebirds offers elevated cuisine at an approachable price. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio and let us show you what extraordinary dining feels like. Reserve your table today — we can’t wait to serve you.
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Sheila
Dined 3 days ago
I choose Firebird's as they have quick service and good food.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is your destination for bold flavors and warm hospitality. From expertly crafted wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood to signature cocktails, mocktails, and curated wines, every detail is designed to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're gathering with family, hosting a client, or toasting to a special occasion, Firebirds offers elevated cuisine at an approachable price. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio and let us show you what extraordinary dining feels like. Reserve your table today — we can’t wait to serve you.
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Sheila
Dined 3 days ago
I choose Firebird's as they have quick service and good food.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Collierville
4.5 (2475)
$30 and under
American
Memphis
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is your destination for bold flavors and warm hospitality. From expertly crafted wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood to signature cocktails, mocktails, and curated wines, every detail is designed to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're gathering with family, hosting a client, or toasting to a special occasion, Firebirds offers elevated cuisine at an approachable price. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio and let us show you what extraordinary dining feels like. Reserve your table today — we can’t wait to serve you.
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KimVIP
Dined on Jun 3, 2025
The food was so good! Our server, Sara, was AWESOME! The philly cheesesteak egg rolls were wonderful!! And, the favorite drink is chargrilled pineapple guava! Non alcoholic, by the way!
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is your destination for bold flavors and warm hospitality. From expertly crafted wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood to signature cocktails, mocktails, and curated wines, every detail is designed to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're gathering with family, hosting a client, or toasting to a special occasion, Firebirds offers elevated cuisine at an approachable price. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio and let us show you what extraordinary dining feels like. Reserve your table today — we can’t wait to serve you.
Top review
KimVIP
Dined on Jun 3, 2025
The food was so good! Our server, Sara, was AWESOME! The philly cheesesteak egg rolls were wonderful!! And, the favorite drink is chargrilled pineapple guava! Non alcoholic, by the way!
The Capital Grille - Memphis
4.9 (2377)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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helenVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Our Fav restarant!! The wait staff is so knowledgeable and makes the experience so memorable. we come here for all special occasions !!
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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helenVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Our Fav restarant!! The wait staff is so knowledgeable and makes the experience so memorable. we come here for all special occasions !!
Amerigo - Memphis
4.7 (1601)
$30 and under
Italian
East Memphis
Amerigo is a casual, energetic, affordable neighborhood Italian restaurant serving a blend of traditional and modern Italian cuisine. Authentic pastas, hand-made pizzas, fresh seafood and wood-fired steaks offer something for everyone at Amerigo. Our restaurant is warm and inviting, with friendly yet professional service.

Amerigo offers several reservation options for date nights, lunch meetings, celebrations, and more. For parties of four or less, reservations are available via Open Table. For parties up to 14 guests in the main dining room, please call the restaurant directly for availability. We look forward to providing you with an unforgettable dining experience!
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Alice
Dined 2 days ago
Our server was Joy. She was great. Very attentive to our needs. The food was very good. I had the shrimp scampi which was delicious to cap off the meal I had the tiramisu which was great! Will definitely be back.
Amerigo is a casual, energetic, affordable neighborhood Italian restaurant serving a blend of traditional and modern Italian cuisine. Authentic pastas, hand-made pizzas, fresh seafood and wood-fired steaks offer something for everyone at Amerigo. Our restaurant is warm and inviting, with friendly yet professional service.

Amerigo offers several reservation options for date nights, lunch meetings, celebrations, and more. For parties of four or less, reservations are available via Open Table. For parties up to 14 guests in the main dining room, please call the restaurant directly for availability. We look forward to providing you with an unforgettable dining experience!
Top review
Alice
Dined 2 days ago
Our server was Joy. She was great. Very attentive to our needs. The food was very good. I had the shrimp scampi which was delicious to cap off the meal I had the tiramisu which was great! Will definitely be back.
Fleming's Steakhouse - Memphis
4.7 (1339)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
East-Bartlett / Collierville / Germantown
Your Memphis Fleming's is located on Poplar Avenue between Ridgeway and Massey, convenient to Ridgeway, Graceland, Beale Street and Tunica, MS. Fleming's in Memphis is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.
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AmyVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Our server, Stacey was attentive, food was cooked to order and timely delivered. This was our first time dining at this location as we were from out of town. We will definitely return! I also appreciated the kitchen accommodating my dairy-free needs.
Your Memphis Fleming's is located on Poplar Avenue between Ridgeway and Massey, convenient to Ridgeway, Graceland, Beale Street and Tunica, MS. Fleming's in Memphis is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.
Top review
AmyVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Our server, Stacey was attentive, food was cooked to order and timely delivered. This was our first time dining at this location as we were from out of town. We will definitely return! I also appreciated the kitchen accommodating my dairy-free needs.
Char - Memphis
4.6 (2526)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Memphis
Experience modern Southern cuisine and excellent service in a warm, inviting atmosphere at Char. Our specialties include USDA Prime and Choice cuts of beef, along with seafood and shellfish roasted to perfection. Open for lunch and dinner daily, with weekday lunch specials and brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery are offered.
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Andrea
Dined on Jun 3, 2025
Great day to celebrate a retiree with a good friend. Lunch was wonderful; service was superb! Thank you!
Experience modern Southern cuisine and excellent service in a warm, inviting atmosphere at Char. Our specialties include USDA Prime and Choice cuts of beef, along with seafood and shellfish roasted to perfection. Open for lunch and dinner daily, with weekday lunch specials and brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery are offered.
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Andrea
Dined on Jun 3, 2025
Great day to celebrate a retiree with a good friend. Lunch was wonderful; service was superb! Thank you!
Benihana - Memphis, TN
3.7 (2822)
$30 and under
Japanese
Memphis
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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Randy
Dined 6 days ago
Everything was great starting with the reservation, the staff was the absolute Best. The drinks was great , the food was the Best like always and the customer service was through the roof meaning above a 10. I would highly suggest you choose Benihana for a group or party place to meet or celebrate a birthday or event you have with a group of 10 or more. THEY ACCOMMODATED ME AND MY ENTOURAGE TO THE FULLEST!!!
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
Top review
Randy
Dined 6 days ago
Everything was great starting with the reservation, the staff was the absolute Best. The drinks was great , the food was the Best like always and the customer service was through the roof meaning above a 10. I would highly suggest you choose Benihana for a group or party place to meet or celebrate a birthday or event you have with a group of 10 or more. THEY ACCOMMODATED ME AND MY ENTOURAGE TO THE FULLEST!!!
Itta Bena
4.8 (4954)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
Downtown
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.
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Tracey
Dined 7 days ago
We chose the Stuffed chicken, Caramelized onion and pimento cheese dip with fried pita, and Brussels sprouts. All were fantastically delicious!
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.
Top review
Tracey
Dined 7 days ago
We chose the Stuffed chicken, Caramelized onion and pimento cheese dip with fried pita, and Brussels sprouts. All were fantastically delicious!
Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town
4.2 (2749)
$31 to $50
Global, International
Downtown
Combine guests’ favorite recipes of 46 years as a revered Memphis dining establishment with extraordinary chef-created offerings, and you have the popular, award-winning Paulette’s Restaurant.

Paulette's superb food, professional service, and warm atmosphere are consistent and unsurpassed. Tender steaks, fresh fish, Sunday Brunch, hot popovers with strawberry butter, and amazing desserts have afforded the restaurant national fame. As one food critic put it, “Paulette’s is a Memphis institution and for a very good reason.”

Paulette’s is known as Memphis’ most charming and attractive restaurant with an unparalleled ambiance and the most appealing river setting. It blends beautifully into the scenic, much acclaimed, planned community of Harbor Town. It’s accessible by way of oak tree lined North Parkway, which continues past the Pyramid and over the Willis Bridge spanning the Wolf River Inlet.
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John
Dined 6 days ago
The ambiance, the views, the service and the food combine to give diners a European feel right on the banks of the Mississippi River in the heart of the mid-south.
Combine guests’ favorite recipes of 46 years as a revered Memphis dining establishment with extraordinary chef-created offerings, and you have the popular, award-winning Paulette’s Restaurant.

Paulette's superb food, professional service, and warm atmosphere are consistent and unsurpassed. Tender steaks, fresh fish, Sunday Brunch, hot popovers with strawberry butter, and amazing desserts have afforded the restaurant national fame. As one food critic put it, “Paulette’s is a Memphis institution and for a very good reason.”

Paulette’s is known as Memphis’ most charming and attractive restaurant with an unparalleled ambiance and the most appealing river setting. It blends beautifully into the scenic, much acclaimed, planned community of Harbor Town. It’s accessible by way of oak tree lined North Parkway, which continues past the Pyramid and over the Willis Bridge spanning the Wolf River Inlet.
Top review
John
Dined 6 days ago
The ambiance, the views, the service and the food combine to give diners a European feel right on the banks of the Mississippi River in the heart of the mid-south.
McEwen's on Monroe
4.9 (2161)
$30 and under
Southern
Downtown
McEwen’s on Monroe is passionate. Passionate about food, passionate about wine, and passionate about creating a place you long to come back to again and again. An eclectic blend of styles with the largest emphasis on Southern food raised to new and unusual heights. Lunch offers a wide array of excellent sandwiches, salads and business entrees, while dinner leans toward the more elaborate and inventive. Our commitment to a relaxed atmosphere and charming personality has enabled McEwen’s on Monroe to become one of Downtown’s most comfortable restaurants. Employing a knowledgeable and attentive staff always at the ready. In addition to the bar and dining room, our wine cellar is available for parties up to 20 people.
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mark
Dined today
Fabulous food, excellent service, Mary was wonderful, very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend this place.
McEwen’s on Monroe is passionate. Passionate about food, passionate about wine, and passionate about creating a place you long to come back to again and again. An eclectic blend of styles with the largest emphasis on Southern food raised to new and unusual heights. Lunch offers a wide array of excellent sandwiches, salads and business entrees, while dinner leans toward the more elaborate and inventive. Our commitment to a relaxed atmosphere and charming personality has enabled McEwen’s on Monroe to become one of Downtown’s most comfortable restaurants. Employing a knowledgeable and attentive staff always at the ready. In addition to the bar and dining room, our wine cellar is available for parties up to 20 people.
Top review
mark
Dined today
Fabulous food, excellent service, Mary was wonderful, very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend this place.

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