Grey’s Cheese Shop

709 S. Mendenhall Rd.

Newly opened this year, Grey’s is Memphis’ only official and dedicated cheese shop. If you want a full selection of craft cheeses expertly paired with wines then the turophiles at Grey’s can help you. Dine in with cheese and/or charcuterie boards, or have them craft a board to go.

• Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
• Fridays 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Saturdays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (sandwich special at lunch while supplies last)

Knifebird Wine Bar

2155 Central Ave
Choose from the carefully curated wine list—or do what I do and have the knowledgable bartenders recommend a wine to taste. You an also order wine in flights along with a cheese board (or cheese and meat…or cheese and chocolate...) plus sandwiches and light snacks. Call ahead for a table reservation.

• Monday - Thursday 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Friday - Saturday 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Hen House

679 S. Mendenhall 
Stylish, Instagram-ready newish lounge in East Memphis has a large selection of wines by the bottle and class, plus a charcuterie and cheese board, a Tennessee-made cheese sampler, and a brie and berries dish. They tend to fill up in advance, so plan ahead and make a reservation. 

• Monday - Thursday 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. (dinner begins at 5 p.m.)
• Friday - Saturday 3 p.m. - midnight (dinner begins at 3 p.m.; late night menu at 9:30 p.m.)

Bari Ristorante

524 S. Cooper St.
Bookmark this one. Bari Ristorante is a beloved midtown restaurant specializing in Southeastern Italian cuisine and amazing wines and cocktails. Their extensive imported cheese selection is legendary! Right now Bari is in the process of moving locations: their new spot will be at 524 S. Cooper St. in the former Midtown Yoga studio across from Slider Inn. Follow them on IG to see when they’re reopening and then make a reservation asap. 

ECCO on Overton Park

1585 Overton Park Ave
ECCO’s Italian inspired menu can be enjoyed inside, at the bar, or on either front or back patios, and everyone loves options! Pick a wine(s) to pair with their cheese plate, or the sampler plate that includes meat and cheese. I love their “salads” menu section because it’s only one or two of the salads have lettuce—we’re talking panzanella, burrata, watermelon. Perfect for summer. Check out their reservation policy. 

• Tuesday - Thursday 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• Friday - Saturday 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Erling Jensen 

1044 South Yates
Fine dining staple Erling Jensen has multiple cheese plates on the Bar Menu of different sizes and for different tastes, including a major charcuterie snack cheese plate, along with plenty of wines by the glass, half bottle, and bottle.

• Wednesday - Sunday, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. (call ahead to confirm hours)

More Places to get wine and cheese in Memphis and the Mid-South 

Feast & Graze

Feast & Graze is a local company that creates pre-made and custom cheese, meat, and snack boards for delivery. You’ll have to get your wine separately. 

Flight 

At Flight downtown, you can order flights of excellent wine to pair with their charcuterie board, which features three cheeses (everything comes in threes here). 

Cafe 1912

The cozy cafe atmosphere gives this midtown wine bar and impeccable vibe. Order from their wines by the glass list and pair with the cheese and crostini appetizer. 

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen 

Upscale but comfortable, Andrew Michael in Brookhaven Circle offers a charcuterie board with cheese and wonderful wine list. They have a lovely patio, too.  

Bishop

Central Station’s French brasserie offers a cheese plate with rotating selection along with French wines.

Blue Honey Bistro

The Germantown favorite offers a cheese and charcuterie plate along with their full bar and wine list.