Downtown Memphis Restaurants

Memphis has a bustling downtown area that offers visitors plenty of high-quality eats. For example, you'll find some of the best meat-oriented dishes in the whole South. Popular options include fried chicken, hearty barbecue meals and stuffed sausage. Those who love meat dishes simply have to try out one of the local comfort food diners. In addition, there are many different Mexican restaurants in the area for fans of tacos, burritos and more. Most local restaurants focus on traditional fare. During your visit, you should get at least one traditional Memphis breakfast, which generally includes country ham steak, grits and a short stack of pancakes.