Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Memphis

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Owen Brennan's Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (501)

$30 and under

Contemporary French

East-Bartlett / Collierville / Germantown

About the restaurant

Owen Brennan's is a family owned and operated restaurant dedicated to bringing the taste and tradition of New Orleans to Memphis. With an extensive menu and innovative nightly specials, Owen Brennan's is the perfect environment for a family get together, business lunch or just a relaxing evening on our newly renovated patio. We hope to see you soon. Laissez Les Bonnes Temps Roulez! (Let the Good Times Roll)

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Lloyd

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

It's a great restaurant. One of the best in Memphis.

Wilson Cafe

4.8

4.8 (43)

$31 to $50

American

Wilson

About the restaurant

In harmony with the seasons, the cuisine at Wilson Cafe celebrates the exceptional local bounty of the Delta and its environs. Our menus honor the Delta land, farms, and wines from our Napa Valley vineyards with dishes that reflect the region’s diverse cultural influences and rich pastoral traditions. Our talented chefs pay tribute to the area’s remarkable agricultural heritage and mark the pace of nature with ingredients fresh from The Grange gardens and the surrounding communities.

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Rachel

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

Wilson Cafe is one of the best around — always such a treat!

The Beauty Shop

4.7

4.7 (2762)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Memphis

About the restaurant

Due to Covid regulations and our assurance of social distancing, we have decided to incorporate, The Beauty Shop, our sister music club, Bar DKDC, our newest Back Dō Oasis Patio behind the Beauty Shop and our patio out front of the Beauty Shop.

In addition to the two outdoor igloos, we also now have multiple greenhouses outside to assist in social distancing and outdoor eating even during cold or rainy weather. These can be reserved via outdoor table bookings.

This is one way we can keep social distancing in place and still give all of you a great experience when you come back to see us.
We are looking forward to seeing all of you! We are doing everything we can to make sure your dining experience is comfortable and safe.

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Davidvip

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

The perfect brunch spot in Memphis. No one else comes close to this Cozy yet Vibrant gem in Midtown. Karen Carrier continues to deliver top quality delicious delights as well as dazzling cocktails for a perfect Sunday meal!!

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Popular dish

Steak & Eggs

Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

4.6

4.6 (2663)

$31 to $50

Global, International

Downtown

About the restaurant

Combine guests’ favorite recipes of 46 years as a revered Memphis dining establishment with extraordinary chef-created offerings, and you have the popular, award-winning Paulette’s Restaurant.

Paulette's superb food, professional service, and warm atmosphere are consistent and unsurpassed. Tender steaks, fresh fish, Sunday Brunch, hot popovers with strawberry butter, and amazing desserts have afforded the restaurant national fame. As one food critic put it, “Paulette’s is a Memphis institution and for a very good reason.”

Paulette’s is known as Memphis’ most charming and attractive restaurant with an unparalleled ambiance and the most appealing river setting. It blends beautifully into the scenic, much acclaimed, planned community of Harbor Town. It’s accessible by way of oak tree lined North Parkway, which continues past the Pyramid and over the Willis Bridge spanning the Wolf River Inlet.

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Chris

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful server that we had met at previous meals- Anastasia. She did an excellent job of helping us select and serving us. We shared the famous K pie among four of us! The perfect ending to a delicious meal.

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4.5

4.5 (264)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Memphis

About the restaurant

THRIVE is a social bar located in the heart of Midtown Memphis. Our goal is to provide a unique experience in which our guests THRIVE in a relaxed atmosphere with great food and music. For parties of six (6) or more please give us a call @ 901-249-3927 to make reservations. Our tapas-style menu features the best in American cuisine. Whether grooving to our in-house playlist, vibing to the sounds of a DJ on the ones and twos, or listening to one of Memphis’ hottest local artists, you will surely THRIVE! So come…GET SOCIAL.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 21, 2024

Bartender Mike was phenomenal...Food was on point...

Esco Memphis Restaurant & Tapas

4.5

4.5 (151)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Experience Culinary Excellence at ESCO Memphis!

Indulge in a culinary journey where dining becomes an art form.

Signature Dish: Delight in Chef P's masterpiece, Blackened Catfish, a culinary work of art that captures the essence of ESCO Memphis' creativity.

Nearby Landmarks: Located in the heart of the city, ESCO offers easy access to iconic landmarks like the Fedex Forum and steps away from Beale Street, providing a perfect backdrop for your dining experience.

Atmosphere: ESCO's ambiance is an enchanting blend of chic sophistication and inviting comfort. Whether you seek an intimate, romantic evening or a lively gathering with friends, our setting caters to all occasions.

Join us at ESCO Memphis and immerse yourself in a world where dining is elevated to an art form. Reserve your table now to savor the ESCO experience, where every meal is a masterpiece and every visit is a memorable celebration of taste and aesthetics.

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Daron

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

servers were Awesome!! I enjoyed the total look and experience of the club thanks for the Congratulation sign and those sweet waitresses I was very pleased

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Memphis

4.3

4.3 (2433)

$30 and under

American

Memphis

About the restaurant

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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Ashunta

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

This was a lovely dining experience!! We were graciously greeted & seated by the hosted at our exact reserved time slot. The waiter approached and began a super layed back upscale experience. Our appetizer to dinner timing was perfect, all entrees were fresh and hot. We had a really good time with absolutely no complaints!! Thanks for the amazing service all around!!!!!

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4.3

4.3 (233)

$30 and under

American

Midtown / Cooper

About the restaurant

Located at the cultural heart of Overton Square, Complicated Pilgrim is an ideal respite for the weary traveler or local city slicker. Here our eclectic menu is served with a side of world-class service and a “door is always open” vibe. Enjoy local and regional fare inspired by our own distinctly Memphian perspective, paying special mind to fresh ingredients and partners who share our values of community and quality. Stop by the coffee-to-cocktail bar to get your day started and to end your night on a high note. Now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Complicated Pilgrim parking is located at the Overton Square Garage. We look forward to your visit.

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Kathyvip

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

Everything we had was delicious the octopus the beets I had they spinach, ravioli an entrée, and my husband had sea bass. Good attentive service. I wasn’t expecting much and a hotel restaurant, but it was actually very good.

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Popular dish

Brussels Sprouts

Cache 42

4.1

4.1 (344)

$30 and under

International

Southeast Memphis

About the restaurant

Elevated Dining
Signature Dishes Include 40oz Tomahawk, Ox Tails, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Pasta, Lamb, Red Fish, Salmon, New York Stips and More.

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BrennanBvip

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Denver was amazing! We love coming to Cache, always good service & food.

Reservations Bar & Bistro

3.9

3.9 (142)

$30 and under

American

Cordova

About the restaurant

Reservations Bar & Bistro will offer a relaxed lunch, dinner, and late night menu, all provided by our executive chef D’mitri Wright . There will be a host of specialty cocktails, wine and beer to choose from at our premium bar. If none of that sound inviting, we can't wait until you see our main dining area that shows pure Memphis elegance. Whether you have a special occasion or a business meeting, we offer a private dinning room just for you and your guest(s). Let's not forget about the cigar lounge that is well ventilated in a room of its own! We can't wait to provide you with the ultimate Reservations experience.

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Kimberly

Dined on Aug 11, 2024

It was me and my friends first time here and we loved everything about this place!!! Great food! Great drinks! Great Playlist of music! Friendly staff! Shout out to our hostess Nesha, she was the absolute best!! We will be returning again😍

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