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Itta Bena, Memphis, TN
Itta Bena, Memphis, TN
Itta Bena, Memphis, TN
Itta Bena, Memphis, TN
Itta Bena, Memphis, TN

Itta Bena

4.9
4.9
4425 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
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Located on the third floor of B.B. King's Blues Club overlooking historic Beale Street you will find Itta Bena "A unique delta experience". Whether entering from our private Second Street entrance or walking through the secret hall from inside B.B. King's Blues Club, Itta Bena is sure to capture your senses. Modeled after the speakeasies from the 1920's, you are a true VIP as a friendly member of our staff escorts you to the third floor. The experience is further heightened when you step inside and find yourself surrounded by rich wood floors, vaulted ceilings, deep golden hued chandeliers and the faint sound of the bustling street below. Touching all the senses, we enrich your evening by offering a delta inspired menu of robust flavors and clean presentation. Itta Bena is a complete overwhelming of the senses that you must experience for yourself.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (901) 578-3031
  • Website
    http://ittabenadining.com/memphis/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Le'Shun Woods
  • Private party facilities
    Consistent with Itta Bena’s rich rhythm and blues history our Private Dining Room overlooks Beale Street through blue tinted windows, discreetly tucked away in the corner of our restaurant. Walls decorated with intricate woodwork and a curtained entrance offer privacy to parties of up to 200.
  • Private party contact
    Ansley Smith: (901) 202-9114
  • Location
    145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Second
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    Itta Bena is located just above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music captivates our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, performing arguably as the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

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What 4,425 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Overall

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Service

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Hot spot

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Romantic

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Most Booked

  • Memphis

    Best Overall

  • Memphis

    Best Service

  • Memphis

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis

    Hot spot

  • Memphis

    Romantic

  • Memphis

    Most Booked

4,425 Reviews

  1. gregd

    Memphis/West TN

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service as usual. The staff was able to accommodate our short time schedule.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, atmosphere, and food! Crab dip was our favorite!

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  3. HeatherH

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The hostess was accommodating when we had one extra guest and arrived early. The place has the best atmosphere, John, our server was awesome. The food was amazing! My girls were visiting us from Chicago and enjoyed it so much!We were able to enjoy BB King’s after dinner. Amazing night together!

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  4. LaureeC

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and the good was outstanding. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant.

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  5. SuziinTN

    Memphis/West TN

    205 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    205 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and drinks. Salmon was exquisite and the short ribs aren’t to be missed. Friendly, wonderful service

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  6. BrittanyD

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience at Itta Bena was fabulous, they put us in a secluded little room, the hostess called “the date night room” and it was wonderful. We could still hear the music and the going on of the restaurant but it almost felt like we were dining completely alone. The food was excellent! I highly recommend the short ribs! Our waiter was wonderful! We will definitely be back for future date nights.

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  7. JanW

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a lovely evening starting with drinks at the bar and dinner. The service was lovely a good food.

    Itta BenaResponded on November 20, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us Jan! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal at Itta Bena! And our server, Jessica, was amazing!!

    Itta BenaResponded on November 20, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Switzerland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top Qualität und eine tolle Ambiente. Sehr empfehlenswert.

    Itta BenaResponded on November 20, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and our waiter was awesome!! We will definitely eat here again!!

    Itta BenaResponded on November 20, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was so pleasant and food was amazing! Highly recommend.

    Itta BenaResponded on November 20, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  12. JenniferR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time! Everything was wonderful!!!

    Itta BenaResponded on November 20, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Itta Bena. The food is impeccable. The service is unmatched. One of our favorite restaurants! Our server, Mark, made the experience even better. He made suggestions, good conversation, and anticipated our needs! He was absolutely wonderful.

    Itta BenaResponded on November 15, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  14. SamuelR

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a fascinating experience, would happily attend again.

    Itta BenaResponded on November 15, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  15. InnaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and live jazz music. Fast service. A bit overpriced.

    Itta BenaResponded on November 15, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  16. Steve

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The shrimp and grits had a "pickled" taste. Way to tart. Couldn't finish them. Wasted $40 on that choice.

    Itta BenaResponded on November 15, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us!

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  17. DonnaT

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In town to catch a show at the Orpheum Theatre and found this gem of a restaurant. Quaint and tucked above BB Kings. Amazing food, cocktails, and service!! A must go-to when in Memphis.

    Itta BenaResponded on November 15, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  18. kennethc

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for date night. Our waitress, Jessica, did an outstanding job! The atmosphere was great. The food was great. We will definitely go back!

    Itta BenaResponded on November 15, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  19. PhillipP

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great gluten free options. Food was so flavoursome!

    Itta BenaResponded on November 15, 2023

    Thanks so much for sharing your feedback with us! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The crab dip was amazing. I highly recommend the roasted chicken with hot cheese as well. Our server Sydney was knowledgeable and attentive.

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  21. Simtech55

    Memphis/West TN

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was excellent! From keeping our drinks full to checking on how the party was doing. The food was exceptional.

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  22. KerryR

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Itta Bena has become our go to place before or after a show at the Orpheum. The atmosphere is great. Its quiet enough to hold a conversation. The live music is excellant and sets the right vibe. The waiters are always personable, attentive, and give perfect service. The food is top notch. I've never had a bad meal here. Itta Bena has never disappointed. I couldn't recommend more highly!

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  23. Lunch

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Shrimp and grits flavor was not good. Shrimp was over cooked and salty or vinegary. The broth over powered everything. Having to order extra bread with crab dip is ridiculous. The portion of dip with 8 pieces ofbread should be standard. Seeing employees chatting with each other is a distraction to the ambience of the restaurant. Rest of food was great and service was okay.

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  24. RigoS

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a great experience. Going up the ‘no sign’ fire escape to enter the location gives you a feel of exclusivity. The ambience is quiet, upscale with touches of the Delta/South and music. The food is tasty. When finished, ask the server to take you to the secret entrance to the BB King blues Club below. You will go down a staircase to the floor below. Open the door and you’ll be in the heart of the club. Very cool!

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  25. Putt

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A delicious and fun dinner with my sister and niece. The food was delicious, the ambience charming, the wait person outstanding, and the live music a perfect addition to our evening!

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  26. Wonderful

    Mississippi

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have dined there any times. Food and service always excellent but be forewarned it’s pricey. Great pre theatre spot!

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  27. JessicaH

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing dining experience at Itta Bena. Food was fabulous and the service we received from Maddie was exceptional. It's is a can miss restaurant in Memphis!

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  28. gregd

    Memphis/West TN

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service could not have been any better

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  29. LisaG

    Little Rock

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great as usual. Sidney took good care of us and anticipated our needs. Love that kind of customer service! Still remains one of my favorite restaurants in Memphis!!

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  30. DougO

    Memphis/West TN

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome! Our server Sydney was also exceptional.

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  31. kathrynf

    Memphis/West TN

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and excellent service Great before going to the Orpheum

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  32. SuziinTN

    Memphis/West TN

    205 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    205 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. The salmon was some of the best I have eaten. Dessert was great too (apple cobbler with ice cream). Love the smoked drinks!

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  33. ShirleyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was superb. I have always heard about flavors exploding in your mouth and now have experienced that with their shrimp and grits! Our server,Jonathan, was excellent and the ambiance certainly suits the area of Beale Street.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always delicious. Jessica was a wonderful server! If you don't go to eat, just go sit at the bar and listen to Susan Marshall when she plays there. She is phenomenal!

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  35. DBski

    Memphis/West TN

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    John is an excellent server and will request him when we return. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Ambience was perfect! Can’t wait to return.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A perfect spot to celebrate my daughters 19th birthday! Nothing like it in Memphis! Love it!

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  37. Cordova2Downtown

    Memphis/West TN

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant. We had two speakers pointed at us & asked if they could be turned down a little for conversation. They did immediately and we could talk and listen to singer while enjoying a great meal.

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  38. DrLarry

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, John, was outstanding. Wonderful dinner

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  39. BrandonR

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Atmosphere, bar, and waitstaff were exceptional. The food was marginal for the most part.

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  40. MickiB

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Don’t miss this hidden gem. Everything about this lovely restaurant was top notch!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Itta Bena is rated 4.9 stars by 4425 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Itta Bena

145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Second
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Le'Shun Woods
  • Entertainment
    Itta Bena is located just above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music captivates our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, performing arguably as the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Website
    http://ittabenadining.com/memphis/
  • Phone number
    (901) 578-3031
  • Private party facilities
    Consistent with Itta Bena’s rich rhythm and blues history our Private Dining Room overlooks Beale Street through blue tinted windows, discreetly tucked away in the corner of our restaurant. Walls decorated with intricate woodwork and a curtained entrance offer privacy to parties of up to 200.
  • Private party contact
    Ansley Smith: (901) 202-9114

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