Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Memphis

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Memphis? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Tsunami

5.0

5 (839)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Memphis

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Myra

Dined 7 days ago

The team is First Class! The food is consistently excellent. The restaurant is impeccably clean. Tsunami is one of our favorite restaurants! Myra & Bob

Chez Philippe - The Peabody Memphis

4.9

4.9 (933)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Serving Afternoon Tea, Wednesday - Sunday, and Dinner, Thursday - Sunday.

Seasonal, local, sophisticated. Experience a culinary journey in Chez Philippe. Modern American cuisine meets French presentation in four courses or a seven course Tasting Menu by Chef Keith Clinton and Executive Pastry Chef Konrad Spitzbart.

Located off the Grand Lobby of The Peabody Hotel, Chez Philippe is the MidSouth’s only Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond rated restaurant and has been honored with the “Award of Excellence” from both Distinguished Restaurants of North America and Wine Spectator magazine. USA Today named Chez Philippe the #1 "Best Hotel Restaurant" in the country in both 2023 and 2024.

Vegetarian Tasting Menu available upon request. Please advise of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Reservations recommended.

Top review

Andrea

Dined on May 31, 2025

Our server was Phillip and he was amazing! I definitely highly recommend him to anyone that wants excellent service and a delightful personality! Thank you, Phillip!

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Experience

Santa Afternoon Tea 2025

The Capital Grille - Memphis

4.9

4.9 (2377)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

Top review

helenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Our Fav restarant!! The wait staff is so knowledgeable and makes the experience so memorable. we come here for all special occasions !!

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon 10oz

Popular dish

Sam's Mashed Potatoes

Southern Social

4.9

4.9 (5831)

$31 to $50

American

East-Bartlett / Collierville / Germantown

About the restaurant

Aptly named for its locale, Southern Social nestles up to the old Southern Railway’s historic Germantown Depot and sits adjacent to Southern Avenue.

Owners of downtown Memphis’ Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar have opened Southern Social. The top tier fine dining restaurant will reflect the high standards established at Flight.

The restaurant features a chef-inspired menu, offering fresh seafood and prime steaks. Southern Social brings exceptional specialty cocktails and Flight’s award-winning wine selections.

Top review

Alicia

Dined 3 days ago

Overall I really enjoyed the extra effort the management staff put into making our 35th wedding anniversary special. From the special menu to the champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. Outstanding!!!

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Blackened Shrimp Pasta

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

4.8

4.8 (2828)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Memphis

About the restaurant

The Folk’s Folly story began in 1977 with unconventional origins, as the best stories often do.

Native son Humphrey Folk, Jr. was a prominent and shrewd developer, whose hard work carried him all over the country, cultivating his sincere appreciation of food and fine wine.

Undaunted by a complete lack of restaurant or culinary experience, he decided to convert a quaint and intimate house into a small eatery. His peers offered little encouragement, so he added the word “folly” to his own name, and Memphis’ Original Prime Steak House was born.

With only a gentleman's handshake to signify agreement, Humphrey Folk welcomed famed Memphis restaurateur Thomas Boggs as managing partner of Folk's Folly in 2003.

This partnership built the bridge to the next generation and Folk's Folly Prime Steak House remains a family affair.

*PLEASE NOTE: ALL REQUESTS FOR PRIVATE DINING MUST BE MADE BY CONTACTING THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY AT
901-762-8200

Top review

PeggyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The service at Folks Folly was outstanding and the food arrived very promptly . Great experience

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4.8

4.8 (176)

$31 to $50

American

Jackson

About the restaurant

Located in Bolivar, Tennessee, in the heart of Hardeman County, Simon’s provides an exceptional experience from the moment you walk in the door until the moment you leave. Our staff will provide excellent food, beverage, and service that will bring you back wanting more. Along with our menu featuring hand-cut steaks, shrimp, locally sourced catfish, and much more, we feature a full service bar with an extensive wine list, local craft beer selections, and spirits along with hand crafted specialty cocktails. For our warmer months, we have a patio which will feature local and regional live music.

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Arness

Dined on May 18, 2025

Great food and excellent service… highly recommended.

Wilson Cafe

4.8

4.8 (64)

$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.

Top review

Scot

Dined 7 days ago

The Wilson Cafe never disappoints... wonderful evening and wonderful meal.

Owen Brennan's Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (532)

$31 to $50

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 since 1990. With an extensive menu and daily specials, Owen Brennan's is the perfect environment for a family get together, business lunch, or just a relaxing evening. Ask about our Private Dining experiences for parties 16 to 100+ guests. We hope to see you soon. Laissez Les Bonnes Temps Roulez! (Let the Good Times Roll)

Top review

Cara

Dined 3 days ago

We went on a Monday night. We had to wait for one guest to arrive before we were seated in a restaurant that was NOT full at all, so that was a bit annoying. The service was a little slower than normal, not sure if the staff was short handed or not. Overall I would say a 4.2 service.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Memphis

4.3

4.3 (2597)

$30 and under

American

Memphis

About the restaurant

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is your destination for bold flavors and warm hospitality. From expertly crafted wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood to signature cocktails, mocktails, and curated wines, every detail is designed to deliver an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're gathering with family, hosting a client, or toasting to a special occasion, Firebirds offers elevated cuisine at an approachable price. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio and let us show you what extraordinary dining feels like. Reserve your table today — we can’t wait to serve you.

Top review

James

Dined 4 days ago

As always, an excellent experience at your restaurant. It was particularly pleasant this time due to our great server, Jordan!

Reservations Bar & Bistro

3.4

3.4 (159)

$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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Liz

Dined on May 18, 2025

The service and the food was great. Didn’t really care for the smoke smell but everything with the waiter was Good

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