Complicated Pilgrim

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1. KD

   KatieD

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall2food2service2ambience3

   Staff was new and menu was not great selections. I ordered their salad with grilled chicken and chicken was cold and there was no dressing on the salad or on the side. My husband ordered a steak, medium, and it was pretty rare.

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   KatieP

   Memphis/West TN

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This was my first visit to Complicated Pilgrim and I was not disappointed. The food was outstanding. The BBQ dumplings were innovative and delicious. Our main courses and desserts were also so tasty. Our server, Bre, was attentive and gave wonderful recommendations. I would highly recommend and can’t wait to return!

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   DerekM

   Nashville

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on March 14, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Kevin was a great server! We had a wonderful experience for my daughter's 14th Birthday.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Memphis/West TN

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 19, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Hidden gem. We enjoyed the atmosphere. Nice wine and beer selection. We both had filet mignon which was tasty and presented very well. Staff was friendly.

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   SonjaW

   Houston

   8 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2023

   overall1food1service5ambience2

   First, We wanted to have a “special” night out for Valentine’s Day and we decided to try the Complicated Pilgrim. The reviews were somewhat favorable so we decided to go for it. I made the reservations 2 weeks before Valentine’s day and there was no information about them only serving a prepared menu that day. Nevertheless, 4 days before the reservation I get a call stating the menu would be prepared and it would be $85 per person. At this point it is too late to make reservations elsewhere. The restaurant itself was very nice, clean and inviting. Since it was Valentine’s Day, we expected an ambiance of romance, the music playing was loud and more R and B rather than romantic. The prepared menu was a total let down. The salad was a very small portion and tasteless, the oyster appetizer was the size of a quarter, the entree consisted of halibut with 3 pieces of carrots and two pieces of potato about the size of a medium scallop. No other vegetables or starch was served! Dessert was not impressive, some type of dark chocolate fudge with raspberry purée, again a small portion. We literally left still feeling hungry. Our meal was $170 plus tax and gratuity! Literally highway robbery for the meal we received. So disappointed with this restaurant. It should have been much better!

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   Jacob

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 14, 2023

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   The drinks and service were wonderful. The brussel sprouts were fantastic. The chicken was dry and not seasoned.

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7. SB

   SweetpeaBella

   Memphis/West TN

   20 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on February 12, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience3

   The server was non-responsive, inadequate, and oblivious to what was going on around her. We had to ask multiple times for things that was needed and other people in our party arrived to the table she did not bother to come take their order or bring a glass of water, which was the least bit of things to do. Needless to say we won’t be dining here ever again because the restaurant clearly can’t handle large parties. Even had the audacity to have an attitude.

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   AmyM

   Memphis/West TN

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 11, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Do not parking the the lot for hotel guests. $20 per hour rate unless you are a guest!

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9. MG

   MemphisGirl

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 8, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience3

   It has been several months since I dined at Complicated Pilgrim, and those experiences were positive. I wanted my husband to try it for the first time, and we were celebrating our belated anniversary on a Saturday night in early January. Apparently there was one server for the whole dining room and possibly covering the bar. The dining room was not at all crowded (should have been a sign). The menu is limited (smaller than my other experiences?) no specials, and not very interesting. Unfortunately, this place has gone from being a fun place for a nice meal to just being a ho-hum hotel lobby restaurant. I feel super sorry for our server, who did her best; she visited the table infrequently, didn't have many enticing things to say about the menu options, and food was slow and unimpressive. If we had walked in for an unplanned meal, it would have been fine, but we were hoping for something a little more special and memorable given that we made reservations for a Sat night and it was a special occasion. Nothing special that night. Hope they get their act together, it's a fun location and trendy and beautiful setting.

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    AlannaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food , great staff . Me and my boyfriend went here for our last date before he went back to the army and they brought us a free desert to say thank you for his service . will definitely be back !!

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thank you we had a lovely NewYears eve dinner. The music was very nice to hear! Great list! The service was great!

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    dsonae

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The ambiance was perfect. I love how there are curtains up so you feel like you’re dining privately. My food was absolutely outstanding and my cocktail was perfect! I went as a self care date and I enjoyed every minute of it. I will be back for sure!

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    Pascualetx

    Dallas

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was the most memorable meal we’ve had out in a long time. Everything was spot on. Excellent in every way.

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    MidTowner

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Loved this place! Quiter than most venues. We could actually talk and hear each other

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    JerryT

    Memphis/West TN

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall1food4service1ambience5

    We went there on a Monday night with another couple. We had 6pm reservations and were the first ones seated upon arrival. Several other parties came in behind us. It took 40 minutes to get our appetizers and almost 2 hrs went by and we had yet to get our entrees. People who had come in behind us were already done and leaving. We never ate our entrees because we asked for our bill and left before it came out. They discounted our drinks and charcuterie 10 dollars. We won’t be returning.

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    SamT

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience2

    We were the only ones in the dinning room besides a few people at the bar. In fairness it was only around 5 PM. We odered 2 entress but it took almost 25 minutes to receive it and that was not good because I ordered my steak MR. It took more than 2 request to get a steak knife, which should always be brought out not by request. The food overall was decent but the service was sub par.

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17. WB

    WalterB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall1food2service2ambience1

    Waiter untrained. Menu online did not match menu. Bar did not know how to make white wine spritzer. Service slow. Being unimpressed ordered Cooper Street Burger. Mayo and mustard unavailable.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a lovely time. The food was delicious, the server was very helpful.

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    YvetteW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    Impeccable service for sure….ask for Celia! She was super attentive and had the best customer service!

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    AliciaR

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    Pros: The space is beautiful, with great ambiance and decor. The service was excellent, too. Cons: The menu was limited. The food was just average. The appetizer was great, but the entrees were all just okay, as was the dessert. The cocktails were good. For what you pay, I was expecting much more gourmet fare. You are not allowed to park onsite unless you are a hotel guest. For a hotel guest, this would be a very convenient place to get a quick bite and have some drinks at the bar. If you aren't staying at the hotel, this place isn't a must-go.

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21. MP

    MarlisaP

    Memphis/West TN

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Celia was awesome! The food was great as usual! It’s always a pleasure dining here!

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22. SD

    SavvyD

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great menu, great food, very nice cocktails — making this a regular place.

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    Tab2cheria

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2022

    overall3food1service5ambience4

    Food was bland and overpriced. Menu is uninspired and missing any regional flair

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    MarlisaP

    Memphis/West TN

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My experience at Complicated Pilgrim was amazing! We were looking for some place to have a late night dinner date and came across a jewel! The drinks, marvelous! And the food was delectable! Will definitely return! Oh, and our server, BOMB! Thanks Ebone, everything was perfect!

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Elegant interiors with eclectic art pieces! Small but flavorful menu! Lots of opportunities for memorable photographs! Last but not least, impeccable service. Celia was our hostess and she was super awesome, friendly and courteous to my children! Thank you Celia, we dine in five star restaurants and this is the best service we have had in Memphis!

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    Brami

    Memphis/West TN

    42 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2022

    overall1food3service3ambience4

    **NOT ADA COMPLIANT** This restaurant recently changed their parking policy. They no longer allow their guests to park in the hotel lot in which they are located. They now require their handicapped guests to pay $20+ to park in a handicapped space or “walk” across Overton Square from the public garage, and there’s no valet option. This is shameful greed and honestly not worth the effort for a mediocre dining experience. If you’re trying to use OpenTable to get a reservation here, be advised that they falsely pad the availability. The restaurant is empty even when it says there’s one reservation available.

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    Barney

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Complicated Pilgrim is a great choice if you are headed to the theater or other event in midtown. The food was excellent and the service was great.

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    Brela

    New Orleans

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Had to wait for host to come for quite a bit, but he was friendly once he came. Service was friendly and good. Atmosphere was good. Food was good, I would recommend adding a little more grits to Shrimp and grits. Salad was good serving. Bucatini egg, slightly over cooked. Overall still better than what I expected after reading previous reviews. I would return.

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29. TB

    TiannaB

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    Food portions were small, not overall the best. We had salmon and tuna, and they were not amazing for the price. The drinks were great and setting interesting to look at. Would come again for the bar.

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30. GG

    GingerG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4

    The hotel is a bit confusing. We were hoping to go to the roof top for a drink and then have a nice dinner. However you have to have a reservation for the roof top and spend a minimum of $25 per person. If we did that we would be too full for our dinner reservation. The food was decent but for the price we weren’t blown away. Would have been nice to enjoy the roof top and dinner but u really can’t do both.

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    BenR

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    A bit difficult to find, service was a bit slow, but the food was very good, and the atmosphere was nice.

    Complicated PilgrimResponded on July 22, 2022Good evening Ben! Thanks so much for taking the time to review us, we are greatly appreciative of feedback from our wonderful guests. I am thrilled you enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I would like to apologize for the slow service, we will be happy to address this with our staff and use this as a training tool in the future. Once again, thank you greatly for the feed back Ben and I hope to have you dine with us again soon!

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32. ER

    EdwardR

    Memphis/West TN

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience3

    I was expecting something eclectic and interesting but the menu was very tame. Overpriced hotel food

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    aliyaha

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    such a cool ambiance to catch up with a friend. food was amazing. ebony made the drinks soooo good. Our server was really knowledgeable of the menu and made great recommendations. cant wait to go back

    Complicated PilgrimResponded on June 30, 2022Thank you very for the positive review, we are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us at and look forward to your return visit! Kindest regards, Jeremiah B. Director of Food and Beverage

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great waitress who was very helpful.

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    AT25

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent all around

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    Hammer8266

    Memphis/West TN

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    Wonderful experience. The only reason I did not give 5 stars is the server brought out the main course while I was still eating my salad. The plates are huge, and the 2 person table was small. Not indicative a fine dining, maybe a training issue. Food was delicious, Shrimp and Grits best I’ve tasted. Would have been nice to have an additional piece of ahi tuna, for the price.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious! Our server, Kevin, was very attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back!

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    JenH

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and great service!

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    cyndi

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    None of the 3 meals we ordered where as the description said. Ingredients were missing and the food was only slightly warm. A tiny amount of grits with the shrimp and grits

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    bunny

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall3food1service2ambience4

    Food was not what I expected for an upscale hotel. Shrimp undercooked. Too salty. Servers are nice but have no idea what to do with refilling water on the table and wine refills. Management needs to do a bit of training.

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