Best Places to Eat in Memphis According to Yelp Memphis
Yelp Memphis curated the top ten restaurants to eat at in Memphis for 2023 backed by Yelp data. Here’s the list of their top ten spots.
Yelp Memphis curated the top ten restaurants to eat at in Memphis for 2023 backed by Yelp data. Here’s the list of their top ten spots.
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1. Sunrise Memphis
An iconic breakfast spot–now with two locations! Sunrise Memphis consistently serves up classic southern breakfast and lunch dishes. The biscuit sammies bring people in but don’t sleep on the rest of their menu.
Our Order: The Fit Biscuit Sammie with a Bi Bim Bowl.
Where: 670 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN, 38105 and 5469 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119
2. Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar
Good things come in threes! An unique spin on fine dining where entrees, salads, desserts, wine, and more are offered in a themed flight set of three. Think of a seafood flight with grouper, sea bass, and redfish. Here, you’re rewarded for not being able to decide on just one menu item.
Our Order: Deviled Eggs and Crispy Gulf Oysters and the Seafood Flight with Diver Sea Scallops, Shrimp and Grits, and Lobster and Crab Benedict.
Where: 39 S. Main St.
3. Porch & Parlor
The ultimate Southern steakhouse experience can be found at Porch & Parlor. Also dubbed the best steakhouse in Tennessee by Yelp. While known for their prime steaks, Porch & Parlor also earns favor for the savory family serving signature sides. The Butcher’s Bacon Rack is a great table experience where you clip and sample an assortment of speciality bacons.
Our Order: Ribeye with Fontina & Truffle Mashed Potatoes and Lobster Mac & Cheese.
Where: 2125 Madison Ave.
4. City Silo Table and Pantry
Where healthy food options can taste both savory, fulfilling, and never boring. City Silo is a health-oriented juice bar and cafe with smoothies, wraps, salads, acai or hearty bowls, and so much more.
Our Order: Buffalo Tempeh and Sesame Cauliflower Bowl and a Go Greener Juice.
Where: 5101 Sanderlin Ave. and 7605 W Farmington Blvd.
5. Southern Social
Fine dining continues its representation on this list. Southern Social is true to its name with its Southern service and menu offerings from their signature prime cuts to seafood, and more.
Our Order: Sauteed Blue Crab Claws and the Redfish & Crab.
Where: 2285 S Germantown Rd.
6. Bala’s Bistro
Bala’s Bistro is one of a kind and beloved for their traditional African cuisine servings and vegan options. There’s a bit of traditional American cuisine mixed in too. Order specific menu items or from the buffet hot food which is sold for $9 per pound.
Our Order: Lamb Saka Saka and Okra Stew
Where: 4571 Elvis Presley Blvd
7. Coastal Fish Company
It’s not the ocean, but you can enjoy the taste of the sea and a view of beautiful Hyde Lake at Shelby Farms Park at Coastal Fish Company. This is another fine-dining spot but with a large seafood focus. The menu features oysters of all kind, seafood-centered appetizers, 15 different seafood entree options, and steak.
Our Order: Broiled Oysters, Lobster Bisque, and Maine Lobster Ravioli
Where: 415 Great View Dr.
8. Memphis Mojo Cafe
Home of the hand crafted hamburger pattie! Some of the best burgers can be found at Memphis Mojo Cafe. You’re likely to get many different answers if you ask regulars what their favorite burger on the menu is because you can’t go wrong with any of them.
Our Order: Hwy 67 Sliders with Tots
Where: 7214 Hwy 64 #101
9. Inspire Community Cafe
Inspire focuses on three tenets: a love of people, a passion for life-giving food, and a thirst for equality. Inspire offers coffee/tea, smoothies, all day breakfast, lunch, and early dinner–all at a reasonable price.
Our Order: Breakfast Quesadilla and Pina Kale-Ada Smoothie
Where: 510 Tillman St #110
10. Plant Based Heat
Get ready to indulge in some of the best vegan comfort food at Plant Based Heat! Sweet and sticky cauliflower wings, loaded burgers with homemade sauces, and much more. Whoever said vegan food was boring needs to come here. They just opened a second location in downtown.
Our Order: Oyster Mushroom Basket and Vegan Mac & Cheese
Where: 669 S Highland St. and 363 S Front St.
Looking for more food inspiration? Yelp Memphis curated a list of 25 restaurants in total. Check out the full list here.
According to Yelp Memphis, this list was calibrated from the total volume and ratings of reviews between Summer 2022 and Summer 2023.
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