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The Archives Bar & Bistro, Memphis, TN

The Archives Bar & Bistro

4.3 (7)
$31 to $50
American
179 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
Welcome to The Archives, a casual, but elevated bar and restaurant located inside Hotel Napoleon in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

Owned by renowned Chef Phillip Dewayne, the establishment serves craft cocktails and creative dishes with Southern charm in a “Downtown savvy” environment.

The name “The Archives” pays homage to the Hotel Napoleon building’s history as the former home of the Memphis Press-Scimitar daily newspaper. In a newspaper office, the library where microfilm or printed copies of past editions are stored is called “the archives.”

Whether you are dining solo or sharing a meal with friends, The Archives invites you to gather, savor, and enjoy.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Phillip Levy
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 7 people are saying

The Archives Bar & Bistro 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

7 Reviews
  1. Teneshia

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to this fabulous restaurant for Mother’s Day, with family, and again today, and I have to say, everything was amazing, the food was incredible , I had an amaretto sour, it was the best, I ever had, this service was without a doubt, impeccable, we never had to for one thing, the waitress, came to ask us, if we needed anything, so many times, you would have thought, we were her only customers, she was awesome, I will be going back in the very near future, they most definitely deserve 5 stars.

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  2. Brooke

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my mother here for the Mother’s Day. From the second we walked in, the service was impeccable! Everyone was so incredibly kind and spoke. They made conversation and were friendly. We never had to even ask for a refill or anything else we might need. They were very attentive. The food was incredible. Such a good variety and everything was fresh and extremely delicious. The owner even came over to speak and we received flowers and had the absolute best experience. The ambience and decor or the place was so neat and very well done! I would eat here again over and over! I don’t have a single complaint and we talked the entire ride home about how we were so impressed with every aspect of it!! You don’t get service like that much more these days!!
    The Archives Bar & BistroResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you so much for celebrating Mother’s Day with us! We’re glad everything from the service to the food made your experience special. Can’t wait to have you back again soon!

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  3. Earnest VIP

    Memphis/West TN10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hidden gem in downtown Memphis. Historic hotel bar and restaurant with great food and service. Lamb chops and lobster mac n cheese hush puppies are must try.
    The Archives Bar & BistroResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for the love! We’re glad you enjoyed the lamb chops and hush puppies — two of our favorites too. Come see us again soon!

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  4. Alicia

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The server was sweet! The bartender had the NASTIEST attitude. At shift change, he passed the attitude to the next bartender and she sucked too. They did not work as a team or help the server. The flow was not cohesive AT ALL. They ran out of lobster but failed to communicate that. The wait for libations was ridiculous and it was not a busy night. I would be remise not to mention the serving size. It was minuscule compared to the egregious price. 3/10 do NOT recommend

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  5. Linda

    Toronto28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. I had the airline chicken which was moist and very flavorable. The Chef's take on Creme Brulee was a little different but it was delicious. The service was a little uneven but everyone was very friendly.
    The Archives Bar & BistroResponded on May 12, 2025
    Thank you for the thoughtful feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the airline chicken and our twist on crème brûlée. We appreciate your note on the service and will work to tighten things up — hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had one of the best experiences. The staff and the owner showed excellent customer service.

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  7. Julie

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef Phillip does amazing things to scallops. Our waitress A’Niyah was kind, funny, and gave excellent service. The food had so much flavor packed into every bite. Great atmosphere, especially the bathroom. 5 stars across the board!

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FAQs

The Archives Bar & Bistro is rated 4.3 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for The Archives Bar & Bistro

179 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Phillip Levy
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine
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