Do Dinner and a Show with these Pre-Curtain Options

Heading to a show at the Orpheum Theatre soon? Pair your experience with one of these pre-show dinner options meant to give you not only a great dining experience but also make it to the show on time.

The 2024-25 Orpheum Broadway season opens with MJ: The Musical, Sept. 17-22, 2024. Check out the full season lineup.

Timelapse outside of Orpheum Theatre at night
Julian Harper

If you're visiting Wicked or any upcoming production, here are a few nearby restaurants that offer a pre-show menu.

The Majestic Grille

145 S Main Street

The Majestic Grille offers a robust three-course pre-theatre menu which includes a starter, entree, and desserts for $38.95 (plus tax) per person. Take a peek at the menu below! 


BarWare

276 S Front Street

BarWare also recently introduced a pre-show three-course dinner option with a starter, entree, and dessert.  Enjoy barware favorites including, wild mushroom pasta, french dip, grecian flatbread and more on this specialty menu. Dinner is $20 for season ticket holders and $25 for non-season ticket holders. Call 901.443.5807 for reservations.

 

Complicated Pilgrim

21 Cooper St.

Located at The Memphian Hotel, Complicated Pilgrim has a dedicated pre-theatre menu for nearby shows at Playhouse on the Square and Hattiloo but it can also be perfect for shows at the Orpheum. The menu, which changes roughly every two weeks, is offered Thursday to Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and is $38/person. Reserve your table.


A number of Memphis restaurants and bars partner with the Orpheum to offer special discounts for season ticket holders. Check out the deals here.


If your establishment offers a pre-theatre dinner menu, please email us the information at [email protected]

people sitting at bar at BarWare
Alex Shansky

There are so many great dinner options surrounding the Orpheum. Here are more options. Just be sure to arrive early and let your server know you are headed to a show.

  • Catherine & Mary’s
  • The Lobbyist
  • Amelia Gene’s
  • Itta Bena
  • Aldo’s Pizza Pies
  • Sage Restaurant
  • Blues City Cafe
  • SOB Downtown
  • Slider Inn
  • Good Fortune
117 Prime steak and side of potatoes
Alex Shansky
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Anonymous

Are there any after show options for the matinees?

April 11, 2024 12:23am