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

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Memphis / West Tennessee? 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 (844)

$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

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Good selection and better food and service. Perfect date-nite spot!

Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (10079)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar is a full service restaurant with multiple dining selections for a guest to enjoy in a single dining experience. Flight offers the finest service featuring a knowledgeable wait staff from which guests can gain valuable insight to enhance their dining experience.

Flight offers several distinct dining options: On the main floor, there is the hustle and bustle of friends and business people gathering together. The bar is a welcoming place for those dining alone to meet friends yet unmet, or for those who want a quick bite. On the balcony level, the booths and small tables, some overlooking Main Street, offer more privacy for business or a romantic date night.

Please check The Wine Cellar at Flight Restaurant for additional dining options.

Top review

Kevin

Dined 2 days ago

The food was great and Jordan was excellent!!! Coming back for sure.

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4.9

4.9 (5857)

$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.

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Pamela

Dined 4 days ago

reliably superb dining experience - this visit did not disappoint!! fantastic service, wonderfully timed courses, every bite was delicious; can’t wait til next time!!

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Blackened Shrimp Pasta

The Wine Cellar at Flight Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (527)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Katherine

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

This was a great way to spend our 8th anniversary! The staff was friendly and food was wonderful.

Porch & Parlor Prime Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (4236)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Overton Square, Porch and Parlor Prime Steakhouse offers the finest prime steaks and chops culminating in a Southern steakhouse experience.

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Grace

Dined today

Food was excellent and our server James was fantastic. Ambiance was great. Highly recommend!

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4.9

4.9 (8728)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Memphis

About the restaurant

Where the water meets the sky, Coastal Fish Company sits on the edge of Hyde Lake in Shelby Farms Park creating a picturesque location for diners to enjoy.

Coastal Fish Company offers a unique fine-dining experience by having the freshest and best sourced seafood prepared in traditional styles and new twists. Want your favorite raw oysters ? Why not try them with one of our many savory sorbets. Care for a key lime pie to end your night on a sweet note? How about opting for the chocolate covered key lime pie to satisfy that chocolate craving. Along with all of the coastal fare, there are also ‘land’ options in both the appetizers and entrees that will satisfy any appetite.

Whether you sit outside in the cozy patio almost touching the lake, inside at the bar area full of energy, or in the dining room at a spacious and comfy booth, you are guaranteed to have excellent service, a wonderful meal, and a beautiful view.

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Richard

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful food, pleasant and helpful staff, comfortable outdoor dining on a summer evening, and a sunset that had half of the customers taking pictures

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4.7

4.7 (2907)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Memphis

About the restaurant

“Look Good. Eat Good.” are the words emblazoned on the front windows at the Beauty Shop. This hip and trendy restaurant in the Cooper-Young district of midtown Memphis does both, as it conjures up images of a ‘50s-style beauty shop, formerly Priscilla Presley’s curl-and-dye spot. It’s a camp wonderland where the façade is Jetsons-era Vitrolite, and choice seating is offered beneath hooded Belvedere hair dryers.

Nostalgia is served with a sense of humor here. The beauty shop flashback comes complete with original mint green wash basins filling in as sinks behind the hand built bar, made of tiger maple wood. The terrazzo floor is original. Glass brick stalls serve as intimate booths. Mixed with the retro renderings are modern touches such as hand-blown art-glass lights, and glamorous copper and silver-leaf walls.

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PaulVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food, good service, and a great vibe—all consistent at The Beauty Shop!

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Popular dish

Steak & Eggs

Tiger and Peacock

4.7

4.7 (529)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Midtown / Cooper

About the restaurant

For parties of six or more please call 901-538-7313 to make your reservation.

You won’t want to miss the commanding views at our rooftop bar, situated right in the midst of all of the action. Like Overton Square below, this is a destination dedicated to celebrating the best of the Memphis way of life – the art, music, culture and soul. Showcasing ingredient-forward cocktails and approachable bar fare ideal for sharing, this is the place to take in all that Midtown has to offer.

Dress Code-Smart casual. Dress to impress. Baseball caps and beanies are not allowed and men must have on a collared shirt, sweater or blazer. All genders no athletic apparel (tank tops, spandex, or sweatpants). Undergarments should not be exposed.

Our parking lot is for overnight hotel guests only. Parking is located at the Overton Square Garage. Please bring a valid ID.

This is a smoke free and weapon free environment. We encourage synergy between all of our guests. We look forward to your visit.

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Don

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

It was a wonderful vibe.My wife loved it.We would definitely go again.

Owen Brennan's Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (535)

$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)

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Angela

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Great service food and atmosphere!!!! Definitely recommended

Mahogany River Terrace

4.2

4.2 (388)

$31 to $50

Southern

Downtown

About the restaurant

Mahogany River Terrace offers an elevated dining experience featuring Southern cuisine with a Creole twist. Located in River Terrace, this restaurant is known for its warm hospitality, stylish ambiance, and delectable soul food. Signature dishes include fried chicken, seafood pasta, jambalaya, and more. The menu showcases fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and traditional Southern techniques, while offering a variety of classic and contemporary options. With an inviting atmosphere and friendly service, Mahogany Memphis provides a perfect spot for a memorable meal with friends, family, or a special occasion.

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Bernard

Dined 4 days ago

Mahogany River Terrace is a fantastic restaurant with a beautiful riverfront setting, delicious food, and exceptional service. The atmosphere was both elegant and relaxed—perfect for date nights or special celebrations. Highly recommended!

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