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Tsunami, Memphis, TN

Tsunami

5 (844)
$31 to $50
Seafood
928 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5605

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Located in the heart of Cooper Young, a historic Midtown restaurant and retail destination, Tsunami is a Pacific Rim-inspired restaurant where guests can feel like globetrotters from the comfort of their own table.

Award-winning owner and Chef Ben Smith fuses various ethnic cuisines—from Asia and the South Pacific to France and the American South—to create unique and flavorful small plates and seafood specialties.

The cozy restaurant, adorned with local art and handmade accents, offers a unique bar centerpiece with fine wines and liquors, local draft beers, and daily-rotating specialty cocktails.

Consistently named “Best Seafood Restaurant” in the Memphis Magazine and Memphis Flyer, coveted Tsunami entrées including a spice-crusted tuna with wasabi vinaigrette, beef tenderloin with smoked chile butter, and roasted seabass with black Thai rice and soy beurre blanc.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Pacific Rim, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (901) 274-2556
  • Website
    http://www.tsunamimemphis.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Smith
  • Catering
    Please ask!
  • Private party facilities
    Please ask!
  • Location
    928 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5605
  • Neighborhood
    Memphis
  • Cross street
    Young Avenue
  • Parking details
    We have a dedicated parking lot on the north side of our building and share a lot with other businesses on the south side of the building. Please note: we are located in a popular shopping and dining area. Despite our private lot, parking can be a little challenging on weekends.
  • Public transit
    MATA #2 Bus, stops across the street from the restaurant - due every 60 minutes
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 844 people are saying

Tsunami reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0
5.0 based on recent ratings
  • 5.0Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Overall

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Food

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Service

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Value

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Innovative

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Healthy

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Neighborhood gem

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis

    Best Overall

  • Memphis

    Best Food

  • Memphis

    Best Service

  • Memphis

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis

    Best Value

  • Memphis

    Innovative

  • Memphis

    Healthy

  • Memphis

    Neighborhood gem

  • Memphis

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Memphis

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tsunami offers a "perfect date-nite spot" with "fabulous food" and "outstanding service." Seafood lovers will appreciate the "outrageous" sea bass and perfectly prepared dishes like tuna and trout almondine. The relaxing beach-like ambiance complements the consistently excellent food and attentive service, making it a repeat favorite for many diners.
844 Reviews

  1. Ed

    Coastal Georgia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good selection and better food and service. Perfect date-nite spot!

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  2. Lee

    Asheville / Western North Carolina6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The occasion was my mom’s 87th birthday. The food was very good. They are certainly proud of their sea bass, but it was absolutely outrageous! They were more than happy to serve a cake that we brought with us. If you are a seafood lover, Tsunami needs to be on your list!!!

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  3. Gay VIP

    Memphis / West Tennessee68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an awesome evening for our friends birthday. Fabulous service by Jeff. The food is always great especially the salmon, the bacon wrapped dates, and the sea bass. We love this place and sre thankful for the same great service and experience every time we go!

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  4. Sylvia

    Memphis / West Tennessee9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a great experience at Tsunami. The service is outstanding, and the food is consistently great.

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  5. Myra

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The team is First Class! The food is consistently excellent. The restaurant is impeccably clean. Tsunami is one of our favorite restaurants! Myra & Bob

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  6. Brian VIP

    Charlotte43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tsunami is always amazing. The weather was great so we sat on the patio. Nicole was a knowledgeable and helpful waitress. The meatball appetizer was one of the best apps we’ve had here. Highly recommend them. The barramundi special on top of a fennel and orange salad might be my all time favorite dish at Tsunami. Will definitely be back.

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  7. Richard

    Orlando / Central Florida East6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sea bass is a real treat. My date had a filet. She enjoyed it. Had the calamari too. A big plate of it. Delicious.

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  8. Ellen

    Southwest Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service,ambiance was excellent. We sat outside and the weather was perfect as well.

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  9. Hilary

    Memphis / West Tennessee10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I hadn’t been here since before covid and it was just as delicious as I remembered. Started with a wonderful brut rose sparkling wine and the cold sesame noodles, then seared tuna served over cucumber salad. The tuna was seared perfectly and wonderfully tasty. Had sorbet trio for dessert, which included strawberry, raspberry, and jackfruit; the mild jackfruit was a great contrast to the sweetness of the other two flavors. Also had chocolate-banana lumpia, basically an egg roll with banana and melted chocolate inside. The restaurant was busy and despite the tables with 6-8 people, we were able to talk easily, no need for shouting over others. All in all, a great meal with terrific service and fantastic food!

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  10. Beverly

    Memphis / West Tennessee21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambient noise is always an issue with this group of older diners, but we requested the south dining room, where the tables are farther apart, and were lucky to also have the room largely to ourselves for most of the evening. I was a little disappointed to see they have discontinued their “small plates” menu, as that size was always perfect for my appetite. Still, food was delicious, service excellent. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Tsunami offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 274-2556.

Tsunami is rated 5 stars by 844 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Tsunami

928 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5605

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Young Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Memphis
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Pacific Rim, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a dedicated parking lot on the north side of our building and share a lot with other businesses on the south side of the building. Please note: we are located in a popular shopping and dining area. Despite our private lot, parking can be a little challenging on weekends.
  • Public transit
    MATA #2 Bus, stops across the street from the restaurant - due every 60 minutes
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Benjamin Smith
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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