Over the next few minutes we will be breaking down the best restaurants in Memphis in full detail. Our only real goal is to make it easy to figure out where to eat some great food near you as quickly as we can.
Organizing this into the best Memphis restaurants of all flavors and varieties seems like the best way to proceed. For that reason there will be many different sections that discuss a wide variety of great places to eat all kinds of foods like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, more types of Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants in Memphis
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Best Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Best Spots For Sushi
- 6 Indian Restaurants In Your Area
- 7 American Restaurants
- 8 Yummy BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean Food
- 11 Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 The Top Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Memphis Restaurants
After those have all been covered it will be time to pivot to breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we will try to wrap this all up with drinks like cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars.
Be sure to check out our Memphis restaurant map at the end to help you get a better lay of the land. We tried to link to their home pages or social media when possible so that you can order delivery or take out online if you are ready to eat now.
We have written many other local food guides for cities in the Southeast on our site which you can look through there.
Best Italian Restaurants in Memphis
The best Memphis Italian restaurants would be:
- Hog & Hominy at 707 W Brookhaven Circle
- Pete & Sams at 3886 Park Ave
- Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen at 712 W Brookhaven Circle
- Bari Ristorante e Enoteca at 524 Cooper St
- Catherine & Mary’s at 272 S Main
Best Steak Houses
These great steak houses near you won’t disappoint:
- Folk’s Folly Prime Steak House at 551 S Mendenhall
- Char Restaurant at 431 S Highland St #120
- Buckleys Girll at 5355 Poplar Ave
- Texas de Brazil at 150 Peabody Place Ste 103
- The Capital Grille at 6065 Poplar Ave
- Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill at 7515 Poplar Ave
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Any of these Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:
- Frida’s Restaurante Mexicano at 1718 Madison Ave
- El Toro Loco at 2617 Poplar Ave
- Los Comales at 2860 S Perkins Rd
- Playita Mexicana at 6194 Macon Rd
- Las Delicias at 4002 Park Ave
Best Chinese & Asian Food
Some of our favorite eateries with Chinese and other Asian food would be:
- Yang’s Deli at 4985 Summer Ave
- A-Tan at 3445 Poplar Ave
- DWJ Korean BBQ at 551 S Highland St
- Robata Ramen and Yakitori Bar at 2116 Madison Ave
Best Spots For Sushi
For the best sushi in your area head to:
- Red Koi Japanese Cuisine at 5847 Poplar Ave
- Rock n Roll Sushi at 2886 Wolf Creek Pkwy
- Ryu Sushi & Pho at 5137 Summer Ave
- Sakura Japanese Restaurant at 4840 Poplar Ave
- Saito Japanese Hibachi & Sushi at 6600 Stage Rd # 101
Indian Restaurants In Your Area
You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:
- Curry Bowl Indian Cuisine at 4141 Hacks Cross Rd
- Hyderabad House at 3675 Southwind Park Cove Ste 105
- Mayuri Indian Cuisine at 6524 Quince Rd
- Golden India at 2097 Madison Ave
American Restaurants
Want to sample some great American food? If so then go to:
- Houston’s at 5000 Poplar Ave
- Elwood’s Shack at 4523 Summer Ave
- Seasons 52 at 6085 Poplar Ave
- Tom’s Barbecue Memphis at 4087 New Getwell Rd
Yummy BBQ
There will be great slow cooked meats at these BBQ restaurants:
- Central BBQ at 147 E Butler Ave
- Texas Roadhouse at 2810 New Brunswick Rd
- Tops BBQ at 5144 Poplar Ave
- Interstate Bar-B-Q at 2265 S 3rd St
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in this city are:
- Chez Philippe at 149 Union Ave #4
- Restaurant Iris at 2146 Monroe Ave
- Erling Jensen at 1044 S Yates Rd
- Paulette’s at 50 Harbor Town Square
- River Oaks Restaurant at 5871 Poplar Ave
Greek & Mediterranean Food
From gyros to moussaka and more Greek & Mediterranean meals visit:
- Casbah Restaurant at 1890 N Germantown Pkwy
- Casablanca Restaurant at 5030 Poplar Ave #7
- Taziki’s Mediterranean Café at 540 S Mendenhall Rd
- ZamZamz Mediterranean Grill at 7706 Winchester Rd #108
- Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill at 5800 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
Lobster, crab, fish and more are all available at the best seafood restaurants in your area:
- Hook Seafood & Wings at 4340 Elvis Presley Blvd
- Half Shell at 688 S Mendenhall Rd
- Flying Fish at 105 S 2nd St
- Southwind Fish at 7915 Winchester Rd Ste 101
Where To Eat Pizza
You aren’t lacking for options but we think the best pizza places in Memphis are:
- Aldo’s Pizza Pies at 100 S Main St
- Garibaldi’s Pizza at 3530 Walker Ave
- Memphis Pizza Cafe at 5061 Park Ave
- Slice of Soul Pizza Lounge at 1299 Madison Ave
The Top Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t like a good burger and french fries:
- Huey’s at 2130 W Poplar Ave
- Kooky Canuck at 87 S Second St
- Dyer’s Burgers at 205 Beale St
Best Buffets Near You
Heading to one of the best buffets is a good way to get variety:
- Chow Time Buffet and Grill at 4207 Hacks Cross Rd
- Grand Pacific at 6196 Stage Rd
- Grand Buffet at 7256 Interstate Blvd
Vegan Restaurants
We think the best Memphis vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:
- Imagine Vegan Café at 2158 Young Ave
- Mosa Asian Bistro at 850 S White Station Rd
- Evelyn & Olive at 630 Madison Ave
- Mellow Mushroom Memphis at 5138 Park Ave
More Healthy Food Options
For more healthy food try out:
- Bedrock Eats and Sweets at 327 S Main St
- Julles Posh Food Co. at 6300 Poplar Ave #110
- Cheffie’s Café at 483 High Point Terrace
- Wild Beet Salad Co. at 6641 Poplar Ave
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are where to start your day with a smile:
- The Arcade Restaurant at 540 S Main St
- Brother Junipers at 3519 Walker Av
- The Majestic Grille at 145 S Main St
- Bryants Breakfast at 3965 Summer Av
- Another Broken Egg Cafe at 6063 Park Av
Bakeries & Desserts
From breads to yummy desserts try out one of these Memphis bakeries:
- La Baguette French Bread and Pastry Shop at 3088 Poplar Av
- Ricki’s Cookie Corner & Bakery at 5068 Park Av
- Cheesecake Corner at 13 E GE Patterson Av
- Grandma’s Desserts Etc at 3108 Park Av
- Gibson’s Donuts at 760 Mt Moriah Rd
Donuts
When you are running out of time in the morning swing by one of these donut shops:
- Howard’s Donuts at 8130 Bellevue Pkwy
- Gibson’s Donuts at 760 Mt Moriah Rd
- Memphis Donuts at 3119 Poplar Av
Ice Cream Shops
For the best ice cream shops near you try:
- Levee Creamery at 2059 S. Houston Levee Rd
- Sweet Magnolia Gelato Co. at Puck Food Hall 409 S. Main St
- Margie’s 901 Homemade Ice Cream and Cakes at 125 S Main St
- Milk Dessert Bar at 1789 Kirby Pkwy
- Schwab’s at 163 Beale St
Cafes
Jumpstart your day at one of these cafes:
- Otherlands Coffee Bar at 641 Cooper St
- Café Eclectic at 603 N McLean Blvd
- Piccadilly Cafeteria at 3968 Elvis Presley Blvd
Smoothies & Juices
Smoothie and juice bars are always a good healthy option:
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 1779 Kirby Pkwy, Ste 3
- Smooth Living at 1263 Winchester Rd
- City Silo Table and Pantry at 5101 Sanderlin Av 104b
- Blooming Bubble Tea at 2760 N Germantown Pkwy, Wolfchase Galleria Mall
Cocktail Bars
These cocktail bars are where to go when you want to try some creative drinks:
- Alchemy Memphis at 940 Cooper St
- Mollie Fontaine Lounge at 679 Adams Av
- The Cove at 2559 Broad Av
- Blind Bear at 119 S Main St
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Memphis Made Brewing Co. at 768 Cooper St
- Wiseacre Brewing Co at 2783 Broad Av
- High Cotton Brewing Co. at 598 Monroe Av
- Ghost River Brewing at 827 S Main St
We have also written about:
- Mexican, Italian, French & More In Nashville
- Mexican, Italian, French & More In Birmingham
- Mexican, Italian, French & More In Jackson
- Mexican, Italian, French & More In Little Rock
Enjoy Eating at the Best Memphis Restaurants
We bet you are getting hungry after thinking about all of those delicious food options in your area. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional options for healthy food.
Plus there was talk of breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. Plus there were cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Don’t forget that most of the above venues will allow you to order take-out or delivery online through those links.
It would help us and our readers out a lot if you could correct anything we may have gotten wrong or if you could share your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Memphis!