Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Memphis / West Tennessee

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Wilson Cafe

4.8

4.8 (44)

$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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Carolyn

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

Fun evening at the Cafe. Food was good but not great. Steaks cooked as ordered. Expected a braised lamb shank with Mediterranean seasoning when ordering the shank. Sauce seemed a bit heavy. Salmon was good but not great. Lovely atmosphere.

The Beauty Shop

4.7

4.7 (2779)

$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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Sue

Dined on Sep 30, 2024

Delicious unique menu and wonderful service! Everyone in my party of six thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Server was excellent!

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Steak & Eggs

Char - Memphis

4.7

4.7 (2412)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Memphis

About the restaurant

Experience modern Southern cuisine and excellent service in a warm, inviting atmosphere at Char. Our specialties include USDA Prime and Choice cuts of beef, along with seafood and shellfish roasted to perfection. Open for lunch and dinner daily, with weekday lunch specials and brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery are offered.

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Earl

Dined 3 days ago

Great service and food! Had a very tight timeframe to eat lunch due to outside conflicts and they made it easy to enjoy a quick delicious meal and meet our outside obligations.

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Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

4.4

4.4 (2669)

$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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Tom

Dined 7 days ago

We have always loved Paulette’s! To be able to go as part of their 50th Anniversary celebration was wonderful. Looking forward to going back to enjoy more of our long-time favorite appetizers, entrees, and desserts! And we can hope to have Alan as our server again to take us through another great evening. Thanks, Paulette’s!

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The Farmer at Railgarten

4.4

4.4 (373)

$31 to $50

American

Memphis

About the restaurant

Classic American dining that feeds the soul, with a locally-sourced farm to table menu that nods to a long-standing Memphis tradition delivered by Chef Mac Edwards. The Farmer is back! Located at Railgarten in the diner.

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Ashley

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Everything was wonderful!! Our waitress was wonderful also. We will definitely be back. Only 4 of 5 of us was able to make it but we all had the fried green tomatoes which were delicious with the sauce!

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Esco Memphis Restaurant & Tapas

4.4

4.4 (164)

$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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Maria

Dined 2 days ago

From the drinks down to the food everything was on point Good vibes 100 thumbs up

Capriccio Grill Peabody Hotel - Memphis

4.3

4.3 (1604)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

No ordinary steakhouse restaurant, Capriccio Grill™ is known for having the best steaks in Memphis. Under the direction of Chef Andreas Kisler, steaks are flash-seared to seal in the juices and flavor producing the most succulent, flavorful steaks ever. Pasta dishes from "La Bella Italia" are cooked to al dente perfection and pizzas are wood-fired and served piping hot.

Breakfast offers superb American and Southern specialties while the lunch menu features casual American fare like juicy burgers, hearty sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas and crisp salads.

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Marcia

Dined 3 days ago

The mushroom ravioli was amazing. The unique presentation of the bread and pretzels at a nearby table brought a smile.

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Sea Bass Scottato

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Memphis

4.3

4.3 (2445)

$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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Milo

Dined 5 days ago

Had the New York Strip tonight with baked potato and steamed fresh veggies. All was hot and delicious. Our server was good and very attentive, kept the glasses full while smiling and keeping the fresh bread coming. Only issue tonight was the kitchen was really, really slow. Really. That is keeping them from being a 5. Almost made me give a 3 1/2. Other than that we would go back. Beautiful place to eat, noise level was ok.

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4.3

4.3 (235)

$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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Peter

Dined 4 days ago

Great service, super nice and efficient staff. Food was timely, nicely presented and great value.

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Popular dish

Brussels Sprouts

Reservations Bar & Bistro

4.0

4 (147)

$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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Zyika

Dined 6 days ago

We tried the lemon drop in peach, strawberry & blueberry. The drink was just syrup extremely sweet. I then ordered a mimosa flight thinking it would be better since our first drinks were sweet but the flight had no flavor at all. We had wings, buffalo egg rolls & pasta. The chicken pasta was delicious. The eggs rolls & wings ok. Not something i would order again. Music 10/10 the DJ was great ace worked hard to get ppl out there seats. It was a mixed age crowd. I plan to visit again in the day time and try them out again. This visit wasn’t all bad but could have been better

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