Where To Eat On Beale Street

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Where To Eat On Beale Street

As the most famous street in Memphis and one of the most iconic places in the country, Beale Street gets a lot of love for its music and its drinks. You'll find some good eats too.

Here are nine places to eat on Beale Street in no particular order.

nighttime view of beale street with neon signs lit up
Craig Thompson

1. SugaShack


You'll find SugaShack located at the end (or start of) Beale Street depending on the direction you're coming from. SugaShack is a great spot for southern cuisine staples grab a plate of fried chicken, wings, catfish, and more. We love the seasoned fried chicken with a side of fried okra and mac & cheese.

 

2. B.B. King's

Come for the live blues music, stay for the food. Pull apart some BBQ ribs slathered in B.B. King's house sauce, the King's Meatloaf, and mac 'n' cheese. The menu offers a sampling of your standard Southern and BBQ favorites, so there's something for every body.

3. Dyer's

 4. Blues City Cafe

Blues City Cafe is a Beale Street must. The recommendations are many, but the top choices seem to be the Memphis barbecue ribs, the gumbo fries, and the Delta-style tamales. What are gumbo fries? Crispy, piping hot steak-cut fries topped with a big pour of Blues City's seafood gumbo.

5. Itta Bena

 6. Rum Boogie

 7. King's Palace Cafe

 
 
 
 
 
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If you're looking for something hearty and heartwarming, King's Palace Cafe touts their "Championship Gumbo" as a must-try, and the people seem to agree on that and recommend the pasta dishes too. I also appreciate their gated side patio (and walk-up bar) when the weather's nice and the music is flowing.

8. A. Schwab

 Now it's time for dessert! A. Schwab is the oldest operating business on Beale. On one side, you'll find an old fashioned general store selling everything under the sun. On the other side, you'll find an adorable old fashioned soda fountain. A. Schwab is only open during the day, but that makes it the perfect family-friendly thing to do with kids on Beale Street. Order up a banana split, hot fudge sundae, or a frothy milkshake.

9. Docks on 5th  <

An NYC spot has come to Memphis! There's really no wrong order. This place is Instagram GOLD and teh flavors do not miss. Everyone's obsessed and you will be too! Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time! 

10. Silky O'Sullivan's 

Housed in a 100-year-old building with deep roots in Memphis culture located on Beale Street directly across from the FedEx Forum.  Silky’s offers 11,000 square feet of lively space, including the largest outdoor patio downtown. With live music every day, dynamic dueling piano shows, and a fully stocked bar featuring local beers and signature drinks like the world-famous Diver, the atmosphere is electric. Their kitchen is always open, serving up a excellent menu of Southern favorites and BBQ classics and diving goats!

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Stephen
Thanks for this! I am always looking for a great place to try out, and you never disappoint. You rock!
January 14, 2011 3:26pm
Aaron
We live in Arkansas but we party in Memphis. You never disappoint! Now we don't do a thing on the weekends until we see what you suggest first. This place is right up our alley and will be a must see for us. You rock!! Thanks for I heart Memphis!
January 15, 2011 8:47am
Suzanne Raines
It is one of the best restaurants in Memphis! I love it! I don't get to go there often enough.
January 17, 2011 3:47pm
Aaron
Had the duck and waffles.. I'm a sucker for a weird menu item, it was great, but tisk, tisk, my martini had ice in it! LOL, bring a flashlight or an iPhone to read the menu.
January 23, 2011 7:44pm
Itta Bena &laq…
[...] write-ups about them in print and online: East Memphis Moms, Commercial Appeal, Eat Local Memphis, I Love Memphis, Memphis Magazine, and even Southern Living!  Or make a reservation at Open [...]
November 25, 2011 5:02pm
Linda Woods

What is the name of the best Hotels near Beale Street?

April 13, 2021 2:22pm
Holly Whitfield

Hi Linda! Here's a resource that will give you some options and you can pick a price range, too! Hyatt Centric is the brand new one on Beale but there are a ton of options in the area: https://www.memphistravel.com/memphis-hotels?f%5B0%5D=profile-regions%3A12766&f%5B1%5D=profilecategories%3A12101

April 19, 2021 7:24pm
Anonymous

Great

January 7, 2023 3:51pm
joe

you guys rock!

March 31, 2023 3:03pm
Susan Hayes

My husband loves Elvis Presley and we visit every vacation.  We go to Beal Street every time.  What restaurants are on Beal Street so we can plan our itinerary.  We have eaten at The Pig. This time we are going to really explore Beal Street. 

Thank you so very much,                                                                                                                  Susan Hayes                                                                                                                                            [email protected]

April 22, 2023 12:32pm

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