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Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town, Memphis, TN

Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

4.4 (2740)
$31 to $50
Global, International
50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary French / American, International
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    With five great spaces from which to choose, the staff at Paulette’s is very experienced in making every special event a memorable occasion. For small parties, the elegantly appointed Belle Memphis Board Room offers seating for 10. For larger events, Paulette’s offers private dining for groups up to 65. The popular River Hall, with its grand river view, can accomodate up to 80, and our outdoor Courtyard affords a very appealing space for up to 200. Whether for a reception, seated dinner, or buffet, the Paulette’s staff can assemble a menu that fits your budget and the occasion. To book an event, contact Events Manager Casey Collins at 901-552-7866 or email events@riverinnmemphis.com.
  • Private party facilities
    With five great spaces from which to choose, the staff at Paulette’s is very experienced in making every special event a memorable occasion. For small parties, the elegantly appointed Belle Memphis Board Room offers seating for 10. For larger events, Paulette’s offers private dining for groups up to 65. The popular River Hall, with its grand river view, can accomodate up to 80, and our outdoor Courtyard affords a very appealing space for up to 200. Whether for a reception, seated dinner, or buffet, the Paulette’s staff can assemble a menu that fits your budget and the occasion. To book an event, contact Events Manager Casey Collins at 901-552-7866 or email events@riverinnmemphis.com.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Island Drive
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Before & after dinner, you can enjoy the cozy setting & hospitality of the LITTLE BAR, relax in front of the lobby's wood-burning fireplace set in an 1850s era New Orleans mantel and listen to the live piano music or the roof terrace with the best view in Town of the river. An extensive & carefully selected wine list is overseen by our Restaurant Manager.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,740 people are saying

Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for brunch

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for scenic views

  • Memphis

    Great for brunch

  • Memphis

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food" and "lovely dining room." Its ambiance is "elegantly simple," and the service is consistently "good." Notable menu highlights include delicious popovers and "wonderfully prepared" meals. Ideal for special occasions, it provides a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

2,740 Reviews
  1. William

    Mississippi3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paulette's is a fine restaurant. The furnishings, ambiance, staff, menu, and service are all excellent. The food was very good even though not tip-top.

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  2. harold VIP

    Memphis/West TN17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent experience…food, service, elegant setting, view of Mississippi River continues in the gloried tradition established by George Falls.

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  3. Betsy VIP

    Memphis/West TN53 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Easter Brunch menu leaned heavily on shellfish. While I like it and can eat it, it felt very limiting. Would have liked some more traditional Paulette's brunch items (crepes, for main course, not just dessert).

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  4. Ron

    Memphis/West TN9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time dinner. The ambience and service was exceptional. The food was very good.

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  5. Wayne VIP

    Memphis/West TN10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific dinner in a beautiful restaurant. Food was excellent.

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  6. Gina

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The dining experience at Paulette's is definitely not what it used to me. Specifically, the appitizer of deviled eggs were so rich with smoke taste that my nephew referred to them as "campfire eggs". The crab omelette was so sparse in crab that I am not sure it qualified for the name lump crab. The plate presented horribly with a cherry tomato cut in half and some hard tidbits of potatoes that had clearly been sitting under a heat lamp or something similar. Ultimately, the waitress brought the check and stated that she did not add the 20% gratuity because she was "at least a 22%" server. I tipped her $60 on a $233 check, even though the services was at most....a 10% experience. Additionally, she withheld the popovers until we ordered, as if to say getting them too soon might result in another plate of them. This was a special occasion of Palm Sunday with my family and I can say that I was actually embarrassed of the once famed destiny.

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  7. Robert VIP

    Tampa2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Convenient (for River Inn guests), comfortable, otherwise over priced for the food quality and service (one server for the entire restaurant and bar).

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  8. Victoria

    Memphis/West TN2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and lovely dining room! I always feel like I’m in another city when I dine at Paulette’s.

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  9. Pixie VIP

    Memphis/West TN136 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for breakfast this time and it a far better choice than gong for dinner. Of course, the dining room is elegantly simple and lovely. The service is always good, morning or night, and the breakfast is quite good. We had the American breakfast and the veggie omelette served with the grits. The portions were perfect. The food good and prices fair. We like going to Paulette's for a special breakfast once in a while. Highly recommend.

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  10. Christy

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful quaint restaurant. Love the food and atmosphere.

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FAQs

Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 260-3300.

Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town is rated 4.4 stars by 2740 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 Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Island Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, Contemporary French / American, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Before & after dinner, you can enjoy the cozy setting & hospitality of the LITTLE BAR, relax in front of the lobby's wood-burning fireplace set in an 1850s era New Orleans mantel and listen to the live piano music or the roof terrace with the best view in Town of the river. An extensive & carefully selected wine list is overseen by our Restaurant Manager.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    With five great spaces from which to choose, the staff at Paulette’s is very experienced in making every special event a memorable occasion. For small parties, the elegantly appointed Belle Memphis Board Room offers seating for 10. For larger events, Paulette’s offers private dining for groups up to 65. The popular River Hall, with its grand river view, can accomodate up to 80, and our outdoor Courtyard affords a very appealing space for up to 200. Whether for a reception, seated dinner, or buffet, the Paulette’s staff can assemble a menu that fits your budget and the occasion. To book an event, contact Events Manager Casey Collins at 901-552-7866 or email events@riverinnmemphis.com.
  • Private party facilities
    With five great spaces from which to choose, the staff at Paulette’s is very experienced in making every special event a memorable occasion. For small parties, the elegantly appointed Belle Memphis Board Room offers seating for 10. For larger events, Paulette’s offers private dining for groups up to 65. The popular River Hall, with its grand river view, can accomodate up to 80, and our outdoor Courtyard affords a very appealing space for up to 200. Whether for a reception, seated dinner, or buffet, the Paulette’s staff can assemble a menu that fits your budget and the occasion. To book an event, contact Events Manager Casey Collins at 901-552-7866 or email events@riverinnmemphis.com.
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