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Itta Bena

4.8
4.8
4067 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
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


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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (901) 578-3031

  • 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: (855) 533-0045

  • 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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4.8
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  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I give it 10/10 everything was good service was good
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and food was outstanding! A little loud because of a large group.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing.
  4. KathleenD

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our visit. The location isn’t marked, but honestly that’s part of the fun. It is a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. We had a great waiter. Service was quick and the food was excellent. Large portions for a reasonable price. Definitely worth a visit.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone at the table loved their food. The Lamb Chops were incredible!
  6. MarkS

    Little Rock

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chris our waiter was top notch and make sure you get to use the back stairs to the BB king club downstairs afterwards. Great place and food is fantastic
  7. suzannep

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Great live music and food is delicious. Our server was very happy and good, too.
  8. JonB

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The smoked cocktails were very unique and delicious! The ambiance was intimate for a date night. Get the signature shrimp appetizer. The Abita beer bread will haunt my dreams it was so good.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic music, food and service. We had a great moment
  10. BethS

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You just have to find it! A totally hidden gem of a restaurant! There is no sign anywhere to tell you where to go, just look for the blue awning on 2nd Street, above BB kings. Service was perfect and the food outstanding. The rustic atmosphere makes you feel like you're in an old speakeasy. Shrimp and grits were absolutely delicious and the steak was cooked to perfection. Will go back!
  11. CynthiaF

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was wonderful very friendly and helpful staff. The lamb chops and shrimp and grits were fabulous
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Fayetteville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing location, amazing service and amazing food!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We come here every time we’re in Memphis. As always very good food and a great atmosphere. Definitely our favorite place
  14. PaulM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding restaurant, food and service, highly recommend
  15. EricL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the atmosphere! The food was delicious and the service was exceptional!
  16. NathanB

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fantastic, service was brilliant, and would definitely go back again.
  17. SethJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my 4th time being at Itta Bena! It’s a beautiful restaurant with the most amazing food I have ever had. I had the New Zealand Lamb with Parmesan risotto, a wedge salad and the BBQ Shrimp. Every single item was perfect. The drinks were amazing. Jessica was our server and she was phenomenal! She made the experience very welcoming and was perfect!
  18. RebeccaS

    New England

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful atmosphere. Very sophisticated and romantic setting. The smoked cocktail was fabulous. My husband said the shrimp and grits were the best he has ever had.
  19. Sococu

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had dinner at Itta Bena while visiting Memphis and loved it! The food was great. Our server, Travis, was attentive and helpful. The ambience was awesome. We were very pleased. While it is a bit expensive, as a special outing it was perfect! Highly recommend.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One word, Fantastic! Great location, service was outstanding, food was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect. A hidden gem on the 2nd floor of a notable location on Beal. Try it, I’m confident you will not be disappointed
  21. KellyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fantastic. I requested an intimate, we were seated in the private booth! The waitress was wonfeul and the food was spectacular!
  22. BridgetS

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect Dinner with Friends! Love the ambience and cozy atmosphere.
  23. TonyaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most important thing to us is consistency! And every visit to Itta Bena is consistently delicious, relaxing, and enjoyable. From the drinks, the meal, the dessert to the atmosphere and music, we are never disappointed! We will stop in every time we are in Memphis!
  24. RavenM

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, wine, service, ambience, live music, and dessert were all amazing! We spent a lot but it was more than worth it. Definitely lives up to the hype. Only thing is I wish there was a better cocktail menu, but we ended up getting a great bottle of wine.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary dinner. Food was great, drinks were great and service great.
  26. Kaitlyn

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    overpriced, mediocre food. the caesar salad was flavorless, the shrimp and grits tried too hard, and the chicken was stuffed with gross cheese. waiter not attentive or friendly. best part of the meal was the pretzel buns. only perk is being able to access the bb king blues club.
  27. FeleciaW

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing dinner and drinks before going to the Orpheum. The ambiance, service and food set the tone for the night. The prices for the entrees are not for the faint of heart or pocket. But the Itta Bena dining experience reinforces you get what you pay for!
  28. SuziinTN

    Memphis/West TN

    192 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    192 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a very good restaurant. The BLT salad is great, and the salmon and the cajun pasta are very good. There are several specialty drinks which were great too.
  29. chuck647

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were excellent. Our server , Jennifer, was terrific. We have dinned here multiple times, never disappointed.
  30. MaryS

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Overpriced for the quality and preparation—-food not prepared as asked, mediocre lamb chops, desserts average. Good cocktails and ambience and service was reasonable. Nice alternative to most of Beale St but would look elsewhere in Memphis for fine dining value.
  31. RKCo

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nearby to Orpheum and Grizzly games. Excellent Memphis ambiance. One of our favorites.
  32. terrif

    Memphis/West TN

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and delicious dinner before Orpheum show.
  33. RebeccaS

    New England

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In a word- fantastic! Excellent service. Friendly efficient staff, wonderful food.
  34. HelloKitty

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    My food was delicious, but I became very, very sick afterwards. It could have been the mushroom soup or the stuffed chicken herb cream cheese. I wanted to love this place, but after the night I had, I will not be going back. My husband had the short ribs which was very good and he experienced no problems.
  35. admin51

    Houston

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is truly delicious and service was on point. If you want a relaxing dinner experience, this is it.
  36. JanielC

    Memphis/West TN

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Daniel our waiter was very attentive to our every question or need, I always appreciate good customer service. Wine was a good choice as well as the Lamb recommended.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing and the ambiance made it special. Highly recommend it!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & service. The cocktails were a little pricey, but tasty.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous
  40. Bum1219

    New England

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An upscale meal in a speakeasy-like environment, the service was excellent and the food was outstanding. Field green salad, crab soup, lamb chops and salmon were enjoyed by my group, and all received rave reviews.

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 4.8 stars by 4067 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 40 times today
Google Map for Itta Bena

145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Second

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • 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

  • 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: (855) 533-0045

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