Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

Name: Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town
Address: 50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN, United States, 38103
Telephone: (901) 260-3300
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (2757)

$31 to $50

Global, International

50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103

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2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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
(901) 260-3300
Website
http://paulettes.net/
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
Order direct

Location
50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103
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

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Fresh Fruit Plate$9.00
Fresh Seasonal Melons and Berries
Honey Yogurt$9.00
Honey, Fresh Seasonal Berries
Cold Cereal & Fresh Berries$7.00
Raisin Bran, Cheerios, Special K, or Granola, Fresh Seasonal Berries, Whole or Skim Milk
Oatmeal$9.00
Brown Sugar, Raisins, Apples
Pastry Basket (2 Each)$12.00
Fresh Baked Croissants and Muffins, Jones Orchard Preserves, Strawberry Butter

Entrees

American Breakfast$13.00
Two Eggs Cooked to Order, Choice of Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links, or Country Ham, "Grit Girl" Stone Ground Grits or Breakfast Potatoes, Whole Wheat or White Toast
Eggs Benedict$14.00
English Muffin, Country Ham, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce, "Grit Girl" Stone Ground Grits or Breakfast Potatoes
Vegetarian Omelette$13.00
Fresh Spinach, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Gruyere Cheese, "Grit Girl" Stone Ground Grits or Breakfast Potatoes, Whole Wheat or White Toast
French Toast$14.00
Battered Brioche, Vermont Maple Syrup, Choice of Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links, or Country Ham
River Inn Pancakes - Regular, Blueberry or Apple$12.00
Vermont Maple Syrup, Choice of Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links, or Country Ham

Sides

Eggs Cooked to Order$2.00
"Grit Girl" Stone Ground Grits$2.50
Breakfast Potatoes$2.50
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links, or Country Ham$4.50
Whole Wheat or White Toast$2.00
Croissant$4.00
Muffin$2.50
French Toast (1 Slice)$4.00

Beverages

Fresh Brewed Coffee$4.00
Espresso$4.00
Cappuccino or Cafe Latte$5.00
Fresh Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice$5.00
Herbal Tea$3.50
Cranberry or Apple Juice$3.50
Hot Chocolate$4.00
Acqua Panna & San Pelligrino$5.00

What 2,757 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

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

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 European ambiance with "friendly & professional service." Guests appreciate the "delicious food," particularly the grilled redfish and popovers. The restaurant's location provides "beautiful views" of the Mississippi River. While experiences vary, many diners highlight "outstanding" meals and a "lovely dining room."

2,757 Reviews

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Pierce
Mobile26 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good service. Salad was good! Salmon was overly salty!
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Angela
Memphis / West Tennessee6 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a favorite restaurant and we have been patrons for years. After Mr George Hunt passed, we expected there to be some changes but we were still surprised to find fewer of the traditional crepes. We opted for the Monday night special. The soup was excellent, as were the popovers. The salad had a lot of stems but the toppings were good. The entree, however was not as listed on the menu. For example, the Parmesan Brussels sprouts were nowhere to be found. Instead, it was the same old vegetable medley. The food was not warm. The sauce, though delicious, was scant! There wasn’t enough! The meat was tough. It was tasty but it was tough. Oh! And it was a pork chop, not tenderloin. The whipped potatoes were great! The key lime pie was good but very sweet. Service was great but our server didn’t check on us after the entrees were served until some time had passed. My dining friend wanted his plate to be heated and we both wanted more mustard sauce. We didn’t get any more sauce snd my friend did his best to eat his room temperature food. With desert, my friend wanted coffee but it was not offered and our server rushed away before he could ask. All in all, I still give the experience a 3 for food (it wasn’t awful) and above average for everything else. I will give the food another chance as well. It could have been an off night!
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mary VIP
Memphis / West Tennessee23 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good but slow. Monday specials are an excellent choice.
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Wally
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
For the price, the experience was not excellent. The country ham was so salty we couldn’t eat it. The chef said it was country ham so it was supposed to be salty, but this was overly salty, too salty to eat. So this was a waste of our money. It was Father’s Day and I apologized profusely to my husband for taking him to a place that didn’t live up to our expectations for $103. We have been here before with good experiences, but unfortunately not this time. Don’t think we will be returning.
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Cynthia
Memphis / West Tennessee2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service was poor at best. The food was mediocre.
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Jim
Memphis / West Tennessee1 review
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made a reservation 6 weeks ago for Father’s Day. I requested a table for 2 by the window. When I got there the table was not ready. There was no one at the front to greet me when I came in. When she did come up front she said they were a little busy today. Looked around and noticed the place looked like it was short staffed. I did not get the table by a window as requested but was seated right by the front where people stood inside the restaurant and stared at us which was uncomfortable. The table we were seated at was hard to see. You had to look around the wall to see there were people seated at this table. After 15 minutes the waitress finally shows up. Fills our glass with lukewarm water. Rushes through our ordering process and leaves. We promptly received our soup before we’re supposed to get popovers first. We asked her where the bread was she said they were baking and would bring them out as soon as they came out. We had to flag the manager down to ask what the holdup was on the bread. He said their oven broke and they were was down to one oven. We told him about not being too happy with our seating and not receiving our bread. He just stood there and looked at us. When it finally came out, it was doughy and a big mess. The waitress brought our food and drop off it off and left. I got egg Benedict that was overcooked on top of a floured crab cake. The potatoes was cold and hard and so was my asparagus. My husband’s was no better. In the meantime I ran out of my water never got a refill. Took forever to get the dessert so when she brought it asked for a to go box and check so we could get out of there. The place looked run down. We went there years ago and loved it. While we were there another couple was not happy with their seating and overheard them cause we were seated right there by the front door. The woman was so disgusted she told her husband, let’s go. I wished I had done the same thing they did and left as soon as I was seated.
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Craig
Memphis / West Tennessee3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Special menu wasn’t noticeably advertised (other tables left when they found out). Manager worked with us on this so not a big deal. Crab cake Benedict - hollandaise was on the edge of the plate but not the actual crab cakes or eggs. I will say, the poached eggs were excellent. The accompanying potatoes seemed like they might have been cooked for brunch the week before. I’ve never had any potatoes as tough as these. Lobster bisque followed by the red fish was well paired and cooked well. The key lime pie was okay and not quite what I thought might be the ending of the three course meal as I hoped more French than Florida Keys.
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John
Memphis / West Tennessee44 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious as always; friendly & professional service
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John
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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.
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Mary
Memphis / West Tennessee3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We booked a table for 1:45 not knowing they closed at 2:00. They were gracious enough to allow us to keep our reservation. The staff was nice and the food was good.
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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 4.1 stars by 2757 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 3, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 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
Order direct

Website
http://paulettes.net/
Phone number
(901) 260-3300
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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29 Memphis Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lighter Fare

Fresh Fruit Plate$9.00

Honey Yogurt$9.00

Cold Cereal & Fresh Berries$7.00

Oatmeal$9.00

Pastry Basket (2 Each)$12.00

Entrees

American Breakfast$13.00

Eggs Benedict$14.00

Vegetarian Omelette$13.00

French Toast$14.00

River Inn Pancakes - Regular, Blueberry or Apple$12.00

Sides

Eggs Cooked to Order$2.00

"Grit Girl" Stone Ground Grits$2.50

Breakfast Potatoes$2.50

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links, or Country Ham$4.50

Whole Wheat or White Toast$2.00

Croissant$4.00

Muffin$2.50

French Toast (1 Slice)$4.00

Beverages

Fresh Brewed Coffee$4.00

Espresso$4.00

Cappuccino or Cafe Latte$5.00

Fresh Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice$5.00

Herbal Tea$3.50

Cranberry or Apple Juice$3.50

Hot Chocolate$4.00

Acqua Panna & San Pelligrino$5.00

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