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Napa Cafe, Memphis, TN

Napa Cafe

4.9
4.9
1669 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (901) 683-0441
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Catering
    For smaller or medium-size business dinners.
  • Private party facilities
    Holds up to 65 guests, no room fee; equipment available.Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions, Business Dinners, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Retirement Parties, Graduations, & more.
  • Private party contact
    Glenda Hastings: (901) 683-0441
  • Neighborhood
    East Memphis
  • Cross street
    North of Poplar, between Mendenhall and White Station
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,669 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Overall

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Food

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Service

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Value

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Neighborhood gem

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    American

  • Memphis

    Best Overall

  • Memphis

    Best Food

  • Memphis

    Best Service

  • Memphis

    Best Value

  • Memphis

    Neighborhood gem

  • Memphis

    American

1,669 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in Memphis!! Excellent service and excellent food!!! Love love love

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  2. Julie

    Memphis/West TN

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Napa and both food and service was outstanding! Love the wine room too!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to eat, great service and food! First time eating in the wall bench area and it def takes away from the privacy of a table. Too close for my seating taste.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Napa Cafe is a wonderful place to enjoy a well cooked and beautiful served meal. The flavor combinations are outstanding. The staff is very friendly and welcoming! It is great for date night. The owner is very passionate about making sure her customers are not only enjoying a great meal, but that everything is order. She can be found moving around and working as hard as her staff. Stephanie M.

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  5. JamesG

    Jackson Hole

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. Try the tomato soup. It is the best.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, friendly people and fantastic food!!!

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  7. HarveyR

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant was excellent. Staff friendly and polite. Food was excellent, best we have had since moving to Memphis almost three years ago. Enjoyed our evening.

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  8. Mphsreb

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in East Memphis! We have been coming to Napa Cafe for 25 years. Food is delicious with a wonderful and varied menu. And the owner, Glenda, and her incredible staff always make you feel welcome and at home! Highly recommend!

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  9. JinniferB

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was good! Nothing short of amazing! It’s always a good time at Napa!

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  10. JaneM

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Napa. Tonight we were coming for my husband’s birthday. We were taken to the private Wine Cellar. Service by Jan was excellent and the food was so good. Napa never disappoints.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One our favorite places in Memphis for a date! Love the food.

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  12. DMMP

    Memphis/West TN

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere warm, friendly & inviting. The chicken dish & short rib meal was exceptional followed by excellent crème brûlée. Overall, a positive experience. Will def return.

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  13. JamesO

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere and great food makes this restaurant a very impressive food experience. We both had the crab cakes and they were cooked just right. The chocolate dessert just topped off the experience

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  14. Meme

    Mississippi

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful cozy venue. Food, drinks, and service were awesome! Love it on fri and sat nights when Alfonso is there to play music

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  15. SophisticatedLady

    Memphis/West TN

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. We were there on a not-very-busy night, which may be why noise level was low and conversation easy. But we loved it.

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  16. RPW2117

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in Memphis. Great food and drink. I usually get the pork chop, but the Halibut and Crab Cakes are awesome, as well.

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  17. LouiseA

    Memphis/West TN

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding. It seemed that they were short on staff, and every table was filled, so food was slow in coming out. Our staff was very professional, but just rushed. We loved our meal, and will come again, but maybe not on a Friday night.

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  18. HannahW

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful birthday dinner for my sister at Napa Cafe. Chris was a fantastic server and nailed the wine suggestion. The food was incredible and everyone left saying they want to come back soon!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Will certainly be back

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  20. LindaH

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We haven’t been to Naps in a while so we’re excited to see what was new on the menu. The halibut was amazing, as were the desserts! Ambiance was right on point as well. We will definitely be coming back again soon.

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  21. DevonB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My best friend and I absolutely loved this place. This was his birthday dinner and it did not disappoint! Chris and Danielle were amazing! The wine cellar was perfect to enjoy dinner in. The only disappointment prior to entering was the live music I thought they had each night but I was so blown away by everything else that I forgot to ask about it. Oh, food was so tasteful as well! We will be back for sure. Thank you Napa Cafe!

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  22. DavidD

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is simply the best. The food, the atmosphere, the staff, and the experience. 

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  23. EWat

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best experience I have had in Memphis for my birthday 🎉. I was seated in a private wine room, serenaded by the saxophonist with a Happy Birthday song and the food was amazing! The pecan toasted old fashion was so good too!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  24. JorgePascal

    Nashville

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The live music was delightful. The meal delicious!

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  25. AngelBP

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Small restaurant with relaxed vibe.

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  26. Paige1

    Memphis/West TN

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing dinner when we go to Napa. It never disappoints!

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  27. TimothyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the pork chop, which was more like a pork ribeye; thick, juicy, tender and delicious, with an uncomplicated seasoning that let its natural flavor come through. Other dining companions had the filet, haddock and chicken, with zero complaints and everyone insisted on taking home leftovers. And the fish didn't smell fishy! My sides were mashed potatoes, which were fine, and a granny smith applesauce with an occasional tartness. The glaze/reduction had an excellent flavor. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was polite and refined, even though the restaurant was fairly busy. Definitely worth a visit if you want to show someone special a nice dining experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  28. WillCher3

    Memphis/West TN

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The live music was beautiful but loud. It would have been wonderful background music. The hostess was very gracious regarding our request to move to the other side of the restaurant. The food was delicious and elegantly presented. The yellowfin tuna was even better than last time. It was a pleasure to meet the owner on the way out and talk to her a few minutes. Her passion for the restaurant was so evident and accounts for the long term success of Napa Cafe. A jewel in the city of Memphis.

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  29. LovingFrench

    Memphis/West TN

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, atmosphere and staff. They made our anniversary dinner so special and memorable. Highly recommend and we will be dining again for sure!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply outstanding. Napa Cafe exceeded all of my expectations.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both of our entrees, the Sea Bass and the Pork Chop were excellent. Cooked properly and flavorful. Our waitress Jan even has a small room in the restaurant named after her! The owner dropped by our table and engaged us in a very fun conversation. When back in Memphis, we will definitely return to the Napa Cafe!!

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  32. Dan46

    Memphis/West TN

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Filet mignon and halibut dishes were well-constructed, generous, and cooked perfectly. Ambience perfect for special occasion. It could easily become your favorite place.

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  33. MRedd

    Memphis/West TN

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined at Napa for our 33rd Wedding Anniversary. Everyone was just wonderful to us. The food was amazing!

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  34. DevinG

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This one of our favorite neighborhood spots. Never misses and last night was no exception. Rick was friendly, knowledgeable and pleasant.

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  35. LoPa

    Memphis/West TN

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris gave fabulous service. Others in the staff also very attentive

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  36. Laura

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening! Both Gary our server and Sarah (who does a little of everything) were fantastic😊

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  37. MissB

    Memphis/West TN

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always every aspect was well done…food, service and dining experience. We chose one of the two private rooms prior to our arrival because the noise level, to us, can sometimes be overwhelming. That’s a small gripe compared to everything else at this gem.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our best ever dining experience in almost 40 years in Memphis. The food was of such outstanding quality and not the usual local judgement of good based upon quantity. The music provided by Dr. Alphonso Sanders was sublime and made the evening more memorable for us and our friends.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we entered, we were greeted as if they were literally waiting for us! We were seated immediately, waited on immediately! Jan was spectacular!!! The food was great, drinks delicious! Everything was great!!! You get a 100 from us! We’ll definitely be back!!!

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  40. JackieG

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and specialty cocktails, Pecan Old Fashioned and Apple Cider Margarita. Live music was a nice touch.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Napa Cafe does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Napa Cafe also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 683-0441.

Napa Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 1669 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Napa Cafe

5101 Sanderlin Ste. 122, Memphis, TN 38117

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North of Poplar, between Mendenhall and White Station
  • Neighborhood
    East Memphis
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Women
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (901) 683-0441
  • Catering
    For smaller or medium-size business dinners.
  • Private party facilities
    Holds up to 65 guests, no room fee; equipment available.Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions, Business Dinners, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Retirement Parties, Graduations, & more.
  • Private party contact
    Glenda Hastings: (901) 683-0441
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