Tips & Tricks For Downtown Dining Week 2025

• Downtown Dining Week 2025 is November 3-9.
• Every year during Memphis Downtown Dining Week, you can enjoy discounts, special menu items, and multi-course meals at all kinds of restaurants in the city's downtown.
• In the past, most restaurants offer a discount that matches the year i.e. for $20.25 but now, restaurants have an option to choose the discount amount of their choice. Several are still following this model!
• Restaurants may or may not have their regular menu available in addition to any specials, or they may just have the regular menu and no extra stuff.
• Don't forget to tip! If you're getting a great deal, tip a little extra.
• Some restaurants might be closed on Sunday or Monday.
• I've put together a list of the restaurants below, including a little info about each one—plus any info about their specials and takeout options.
• You can find the list and links to menus and info on the Official Downtown Dining Week page.
• This year, the DMC launched a new Downtown Family Day for DDW. On Nov. 8 some of your favorite museums and attractions are offering exclusive discounts like half off admission to Sun Studio and Edge Motor Museum. See the full list here.
• You can also win prizes for visiting restaurants this year! Submit 3 or more receipts from any participating Downtown Dining Week restaurants for a chance to win a Hotel Stay, a Spa Day, & Dining Gift Cards. Submit here!
• Restaurants and menus continue to be added to the list, so don't forget to check back!
• PARKING DISCOUNT: Save on parking with codes 901DINE2 ($2 for up to 2 hours) and 901DINE4 ($4 for up to 4 hours) valid at 5 parking garages. Click here for details.

Aldo’s Pizza Pies

New York inspired pizzeria with a large patio. They're offering a $20.25 meal that includes a house or Caesar salad, Mushroom Ravioli with red sauce or Shrimp & Jalapeño Polenta with vodka sauce, and a choice of Cheesecake or Chocolate Chip Cannoli.

Amelia Gene's
This upscale dining spot uses a globally inspired palate to curate its menu. You can't miss the cheese cart. They're offering a Hudson Valley Foie Gras Conchita with Blood Orange for $12.

Arcade Restaurant
Old-school breakfast-and-lunch diner with a full bar. They're offering a three course breakfast for $20.25 starting with loaded hash brown bites, a breakfast sampler plate ( 2 eggs any style, 1 bacon, 1 sausage, hash browns or grits, 1 sweet potato pancake, 1 regular pancake, and 1 piece of French toast), and two beignets. They'll also offer $2 Bloody Mary's made with Old Dominick Vodka.

The Artist Table
NEW Chef residencies pop-up spot. They're offering 15% off the Momma Maitake (except for $2 Taco Thursday), a Sichuan catfish sandwich for $20.25 and a free pancake with entree purchase for brunch,

Automatic Slim’s
Snazzy cafe with a Southern/eclectic menu balancing out elevated brunch and dinner vibes. Great spot for martinis. They'll have a three course meal for $25.05 with a variety of course selections plus drink specials.

• First Course Choice: Monte Cristo Lollipops, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Soup Or Salad Of The Day
• Second Course: Country Fried Steak served over Cheddar Mash Potatoes and topped with pepper maple gravy, Seared Blackened Ahi Tuna served over hashbrown topped with a corn rib and a soy mustard sauce or Brioche Bun Hot Chicken Sliders served with balsamic glazed fried brussel sprouts,
• Third Course: Homemade Dessert of the Day

Bar Hustle
Intimate cocktail bar inside Arrive Hotel. They're offering a $30.25 meal with a Butter Rum Cocktail. Dinner includes a Brisket Calzone or Vespa and Osso Bucco Arancini with Braised Greens. Meal includes a slide of sweet potato pie. Dinner-only.

Bardog Tavern
Casual neighborhood pub. 21 and up only. They're offering a $20.25 meal with a choice of house salad or daily soup with lobster poutine and blueberry bread pudding.

BarWare
Cocktail bar with bites. They'll offer a three course dinner for $20.25. Choose from Caesar Salad or French Onion Soup to start, Vodka Sauce Rigatoni or Braised Short Ribs with Garlic Mashed Yukons for the entree, finished with Apple Crumble with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.

Biscuits And Jams
Breakfast, brunch, and lunch all in one. Known for their tasty biscuits and house-made jams. They'll have special Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes served with pork, turkey bacon, or sausage for $14.98 and a Blackened Red Snapper for $21.98, served with dirty rice.

Bloom Bakery & Cafe
NEW Asian bakery with pastries, drinks, and the occasional hot bite. They'll have Japanese Chicken Curry Rice or Yunnan Spicy Meat Sauce Rice Noodles for $10 and Beef Ribeye Energy Rice Bowl for $12.  **TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO POWER OUTAGE**

Blues City Cafe 
Beale Street eatery with barbecue ribs, gumbo, and more. For DDW, you can get a choice of a half rack of ribs, golden fried catfish, or eight skillet shrimp for $20.25.

The Brass Door Irish Pub
Modern & classic eats, draft beer & TV sports offered in an airy, lively Irish pub with a long bar. They're offering two orders of fish and chips for $30 and an $8 well Old Fashioned.

Butterific Bakery & Cafe
Home to delicious butter cookies and more homemade baked goods. DDW menu includes four cookies for $9.01, a medium jar for $19.01, large butter cookie jar for $29.01, 13 cookies for $20.25, or two chicken salads with crackers and two mini sodas for $20.25.

By The Brewery
A picturesque cafe, perfect for delicious first breakfast, second breakfast, and elevenses—plus coffee and baked goods. They'll have two salads and two drinks for $20.25, two Tennessee Street biscuits and two smashed browns for $20.25, and three brewery basic biscuits for $20.25.

Catherine & Mary's
Sicilian-inspired restaurant with pasta offerings. Working to confirm the price but so far C&M has shared this three course menu:

• First Course Choice: C&M Caesar, Parmesan Soufflé, Fried Mozzarella
• Second Course Choice: Rigatoni, Short Ribs, Halibut
• Third Course Choice: Tiramisu, Pot de Crème

Cocozza 
Cozy American Italian restaurants in Harbor Town. They're offering a three course prix fixe menu for $32.35 starting with Arancini, followed by a Grilled Hangar Steak Pizzaiola, and. a Pumpkin Cannoli. Plus a Crimson & Clover spritz special.

Crazy Gander Coffee Company
A super cute coffee shop on Madison. They will have a Turkey Bacon Crunch sandwich for $9.01.

Curry ’n’ Jerk 
Caribbean cuisine from Jamaica and Panama with a full bar. For DDW, they'll have four cocktail specials: 14 oz Rum Punch and 14 oz Passionfruit Bourbon Punch for $12 and Old Dominick Hibiscus Punch and Old Dominick Old Fashioned for $10 plus a $20.25 three course dinner or a three course dinner for two for $45.

• First Course Choice: Caesar Salad, Oxtail Soup
• Second Course Choice: Shredded Oxtail & Rice Bowl, Shrimp & Mango Ceviche, Vegetable Medley (Vegan) (+$3), Jerk Chicken, Oxtail Plate (+$15)
• Third Course Choice: Bread Pudding, Rum Cake

The dinner for two includes two salads and two rum cakes with entree choices of  Curry Chicken & 2 Jerk Chicken, Oxtail & Goat Combo (+$10), Curry Chicken & Oxtail Combom and a Seafood Flight (+$10).

The Dame
NEW Elegant cocktail bar with bites at the new Hotel Pontotoc. They'll have a Dip & A Drink deal featuring one of their signature Goat Cheese Dips with herbed Crostini and a classic cocktail for $20.

Docks Off 5th
NEW Classic and contemporary cuisine with an Instagramable ambiance and dishes. DDW menu coming soon.

Fat Tuesday
NOLA-inspired chain offering frozen cocktails in a lively setting. Mention Downtown Dining Week and receive 10% off or a free floater with the purchase of a Daiquiri.

Felicia Suzanne's
NEW Elevated Southern cuisine moved to a new stunning location. You'll definitely want to make a reservation first! They're offering a $39 three-course meal:

• First Course Choice: FSR Salad, BLFGT salad
• Second Course Choice: Shrimp & Grits, Sunday Sugo (rich red gravy ft. Home Place Pastures beef & pork, parmesan risotto)
• Third Course Choice: White chocolate & coconut bread pudding, Vanilla bean cream parfait

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Spacious beer hall and burger joint. Enjoy a Doc Holiday Burger with bacon cheese fries for $12.

Flyway Brewing Co.
Brewery and restaurant in Edge District. They'll offer a $20.25 meal with a choice of four different soft pretzels with either a Good Ol’ Fashioned Plain Jane Burger or a Classic Chicken Sandwich.

The Genre
Southern staples with a gourmet twist. For DDW week they'll offer a variety of deals: a lamb entree with garlic mash with grilled veggies for $35.25, Blackened Salmon on a bed of garlic mash with grilled veggies for $25.25, catfish with one side for $20.25, and a $23.25 brunch special of Surf N Turf & Grits (fried catfish, grilled shrimp, and crawfish broth on a bed of cheddar grits). More details here including drink specials for Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.

Groovy Gratitude
NEW Healthy eats spot with smoothies, sandwiches, and cold pressed juices. They're offering 15% off all menu items.

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
It's in the name! Known for it's famed fried chicken. DDW special is an app and meal combo for $30 with two pickles, two fried green tomatoes, 3 thighs, 3 legs, and two medium sides.

Hard Times Deli
NEW Popular sandwich joint in the Edge District. They'll offer a special Canales Club with crab chips, a can of Gatorade, and a Hard Times cookie, to support local Memphis businesses, for $20.25. Only 50 sandwiches a day.

Huey's Downtown
The laid-back, family-friendly burger spot of Memphis. They'll offer the World Famous Huey Burger, a side of fries, and a fountain drink for $11.25.

JEM
Approachable fine dining in the Edge District. They're offering a three-course menu for $49 person. Each course comes with multiple options.

• First Course: Butternut squash soup, Kimchi arancini, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Liver Pate
• Second Course:  Braised black lentils, seared salmon, double smash burger
• Third Course: Bread pudding, bruleed coconut and vanilla rice pudding, chocolate cake

Kooky Canuck
Everyone's favorite Canadian bar and restaurant. They'll offer a $15 lunch double cheeseburger or a dinner three-course meal for $25 with a choice of caesar or garden salad, blackened/fried catfish or grilled marinated chicken, and maple bread pudding for dessert.

Little Bettie
Pizza spot located inside Wiseacre HQ. For DDW, they're offering a $25 pizza and two beverages deal. Choice of beer, liquor cocktails, wine, and n/a.

The Lobbyist
Elevated dining spot with a focus on locally sourced ingredients from area farmers. They're offering a three course + sweet treat meal for $46. It'll include a confit, corn mash, choice of chicken roulade or Tteokbokki and dessert.

Maciel's Toras & Tacos
Authentic Mexican food in fast-casual setting. Enjoy three tacos for $9 available all day.

Mahogany River Terrace
Upscale southern cuisine with creole and seafood focus. They're offering 15% off your meal with the mention of Downtown Dining Week.

The Majestic Grille
Casual elegant Main Street restaurant with eclectic American cuisine. They're offering a three course meal for $32.25 with a starter choice of whipped feta dip or mixed greens salad, an entree choice of grilled red trout or slow roasted duck with a dessert (choose from one of their signature dessert glasses!).

Margie's 901 Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream, cakes, and more sweet treats. In honor of National Donut Day (Nov. 5), they're offering a buy one ice cream donut, get one free. Plus, a special discount if you show up in your Grizzlies attire. They'll also debut their new Cinnamon Apple Pie Shake and seasonal Biscoff Shake.

Max's Sports Bar
Neighborhood sports bar with pizzas and bar eats. Offering a large Mane Street Pizza for $20.25 for DDW.

McEwen’s
Upscale Memphis favorite with chef-inspired comfort dishes and daily specials. They'll have an Evening Featured Fish Entrée with a choice of soup or mixed green salad for $50.
Fish feature changes daily.

Memphis Filling Station (MFS Brewing)
Downtown's newest brewery with neighborhood vibes. Enjoy 20% off two pints and a calzone.

Momma's
Trucker-themed bar and restaurant with breakfast, burgers, sandwiches and more. Great patio too. They're offering a $20.25 three course meal with Fried Mushrooms w/ Horsey Sauce, Momma's Smashburger of Chicken Parmesan Sandwich w/ Provolone & Marinara, and Wedge Fries or Potato Salad.

Moxy Memphis Downtown
Eclectic and stylish hotel with public gathering space. They'll offer a $15 naan and cocktail special combo.

One11Madison
Chick three-story venue with a restaurant, bar, and cigar lounge. They'll have a $15 lunch special of turkey wings and two sides, and a dinner special of $9.01 (2) wings and fries, and 2-for-1 lemon drops.

Paulette's
Harbor Town restaurant with French, Hungarian, and regionally-inspired dishes. DDW menu coming soon.

Rendezvous 
Signature barbecue restaurant tucked away in the alley. They'll have new menu items for DDW: a brisket sandwich served with beans, coleslaw, and soft drink and a Greek salad with sliced brisket served with a soft drink. Both are $20.25.

Sabor Caribe
Venezuelan and Caribbean favorites, including arepas and patacones at a colorful cafe. They have quite a bit of options so it may be best to direct to their page listing for the full breakdown. The overview includes a main meal for $60 that feeds two people, a $35 Venezuelan Travel meal, and $27 for three grilled tacos (multiple options). Each entree comes with an appetize (2 pieces) with multiple options. They'll also have a bunch of drink specials.

Sage Restaurant
Trendy, petite venue dishing up classic Southern comfort foods & desserts, plus weekend brunch. For DDW, they'll offer a three course meal with multiple options. For apps, pick between soul rolls, side salad, and potato soup. Entrees are grilled snapper ($30.25) with sweet chili Brussels sprouts and street corn, airline chicken ($25.25) with lemon herb risotto, and eggplant parmesan ($20.25) over spaghetti. Desserts are a choice of peach cobbler and triple berry bread pudding. They'll also offer a brunch special of sunrise chicken and purple sweet potato waffle for $18.

Silky O’Sullivan’s
Beale Street’s Irish bar known for dueling pianos, diving goats, barbecue, Cajun dishes, and Diver drinks served in yellow buckets. They will have a $26 Silky's BBQ Sampler (slow-cooked ribs, smoked pulled pork, and beef brisket. Served with baked beans, house-made slaw, and a roll). They'll also offer raw oysters this week at market price.

Slider Inn (Downtown)
Chill bar with a big patio serving up sliders, wings, lobster rolls, and Jameson slushies. They'll have special menu items this week: surf & turf sliders with a side for $22, cajun fries (small $5/large $8), fried artichoke hearts for $12, or a Maple Spiced Old Fashioned for $12.

Slim & Husky’s

Gourmet pizza and cinnamon roll chain on Union. They'll have a  3-Topping Slim Pizza for $10 and 4 Wings Snack for $4.

South of Beale 
Classy gastropub offering an American-Asian fusion menu, cocktails, and a patio. For Downtown Dining Week, they’re doing three-course meal specials for $25 with multiple choices for each course. Dinner only:

• First Course: General Tso's Cauliflower, Little Caesar Salad
• Second Course:  Seared Salmon with maple bacon braised brussels sprouts, Shawarma Bowl with spiced chicken thigh, yellow rice, pita and toppings, and wild mushroom pasta
• Third Course: Jack n' Coke Bread Pudding

STIX Express (Downtown)
Casual sushi and hibachi restaurant with an Asian fusion menu. Get a three course meal for $20.25 of a ginger salad, downtown or riverside sushi roll, and either teriyaki chicken or shrimp.

Wrapzody Gourmet Wrapz Deli
Gourmet wraps, salads and deli sandwiches & vegetarian options. Enjoy a free fresh-baked cookie with purchase of any wrap or sandwich values at $10 or more.

Where are you eating this year for Downtown Dining Week in downtown Memphis?