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Itta Bena, Memphis, TN

Itta Bena

4.8 (4981)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
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. 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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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
    Oscar Pena
  • 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
    Kathrine Corvelli: (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, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

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Menu

Itta Bena's menu was last updated on 9/9/2024.

Appetizers

  • Crab Stuffed Avocado$16.00

    Lump crab salad, cornmeal breaded and flash-fried, house remoulade, pico de gallo

    • Pimento Cheese and Caramelized Onion Dip$13.00

      Served with pita chips

      • Cajun Abita Shrimp$18.00

        Our signature favorite. Served house-made Abita beer bread

        • Itta Bena Smoked Bacon$22.00

          Thick-cut smoked bacon strips, herb goat cheese, blueberry compote, sweet & hot peppers, mozzarella balls, garlic Parmesan baguette

          • Bayou Crab Dip$18.00

            Lump crab, cajun seasoning, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic Parmesan French baguette

            • Crab Stuffed Shrimp$18.00

              Lemon cream sauce, scampi sauce

              • Short Rib Slider$16.00

                Pesto aioli, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, herb goat cheese, shiitake mushrooms, mesclun greens on a brioche roll

                • Lamb Lollipops$16.00

                  Rosemary sauce & feta cheese

                  Last updated: July 31, 2024

                  What 4,981 people are saying

                  Itta Bena 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

                  4.8
                  4.8 based on recent ratings
                  • 4.7Food
                  • 4.7Service
                  • 4.8Ambience
                  • 4.5Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Loved For

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Hot spot

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Great for fine wines

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Romantic

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Great for scenic views

                  • Memphis

                    Hot spot

                  • Memphis

                    Great for fine wines

                  • Memphis

                    Romantic

                  • Memphis

                    Great for scenic views

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Itta Bena offers a "super cool vibe" with live music and "exceptional service" from attentive staff like John and Greg. The "atmosphere is engaging" with a "speakeasy-like ambiance." Diners rave about dishes like shrimp and grits and lamb chops, making it "a hidden gem" in downtown Memphis.
                  4,981 Reviews

                  1. Kayla

                    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

                    2.0

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 2
                    2. Food 2
                    3. Service 1
                    4. Ambience 3
                    Not very pleasant. Also not memorable. Probably won’t return.
                    Itta BenaResponded 1 day ago
                    Kayla, We are saddened to hear that you did not have a positive and memorable experience with us! Please feel free to give us a call and ask to speak to our General Manager at 901-578-3031.

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                  2. Lami

                    Atlanta1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Entrees were great. I would just focus on those going forward. Our waitress, Charlotte, was vey sweet and accommodating.

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                  3. Lora

                    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Itta Bena offers a one of a kind downtown Memphis experience! Fantastic service and live music pair well with delicious food. Our favorite was the shrimp appetizer.

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                  4. Aaron

                    St. Louis1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Amazing food. The bacon appetizer was to die for.

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                  5. Janet

                    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We loved the atmosphere, the menu and our server was very helpful. Super cool vibe with the blue windows. The live music was great. Over-all excellent experience

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                  6. Tony

                    Unspecified1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on July 7, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The staff is great, our server John was excellent and caring. My wife was vegetarian and they prepared a special vegetarian pasta for her that she enjoyed very much. They made sure to congratulate us for our anniversary and made the experience was memorable. The ambience, decoration and background music set a special tone for the celebration. I Loved the lamb cooked to perfection. Peach cobbler was not that great tbh, but still ok. Overall we had a great time and would definitely come back.
                    Itta BenaResponded 2 days ago
                    Tony, we are glad to hear we were the total package and that John was the ideal server! Our Executive Chef Marvin would love to put together a wonder vegetarian dish next time! Happy Anniversary and we hope to see you soon!

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                  7. Tamaya

                    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on July 6, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    My husband & I had dinner here for our first anniversary and it was a 10 out of 10. The service was great, the food was delicious and the atmosphere was nice. Our waiter was Greg and he was the best waiter we’ve had on a date. We will definitely be back
                    Itta BenaResponded 4 days ago
                    Tamaya, Happy Anniversary! We are happy to hear that Greg set the tone during your visit with us! We look forward to celebrating many more special memories with you both!

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                  8. Jessica

                    Houston1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on July 3, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Amazing! That is all. Every single thing was amazing.
                    Itta BenaResponded on July 5, 2025
                    LOVE that we hit every mark! Hope to see you again soon!

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                  9. Dave

                    London2 reviews

                    4.0

                    Dined on July 1, 2025

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    We had the Thick Bacon starter, which was good, and the Off the Bone Ribs, which was great. Our serve Charlotte was perfect all evening and we had lovely live music throughout the meal too. Great night.

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                  10. LaQuita

                    Unspecified1 review

                    5.0

                    Dined on July 1, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    It was very nice my husband enjoyed being there for his birthday.. Thank you all for exceptional service!
                    Itta BenaResponded on July 7, 2025
                    LaQuita so glad we were able to make your husband's birthday a memorable one! Hope to see you soon!

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                  FAQs

                  Itta Bena is rated 4.8 stars by 4981 OpenTable diners.

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

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                  2. United States
                  3. Memphis / West Tennessee
                  4. Memphis
                  5. Downtown

                  Make a reservation

                  2 people
                  7:00 PM
                  Booked 33 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
                    Oscar Pena
                  • 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, Gluten-free Options, 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
                    Kathrine Corvelli: (901) 202-9114

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