Wear the Heels: 6 Romantic Downtown Restaurants with Valet
An evening for lovers and lovers of food, Valentine’s Day is THE special occasion to dress up and dine downtown.
An evening for lovers and lovers of food, Valentine’s Day is THE special occasion to dress up and dine downtown.
Set the mood with high booths for privacy, low lights for intimacy, and valet only a few steps from the front door.

Flight
39 South Main St.
No need for commitment. Enjoy an appetizer then a sampling of three dishes per course with an entree choice of sea or lamb flights. The most romantic booths are upstairs. Four courses for $163, includes tax and gratuity, wine selections additional. View the menu here.

The Lobbyist
272 South Main St.
Hailed as one of the best new restaurants in Memphis, find the produce forward dishes all decked out for a night on the town but reminiscent of the family farm. Four courses for $90, add $30 for wine pairings. View the menu here.

Amelia Gene’s
255 South Front St.
Proper is the best word to describe this global, contemporary finest-dining experience with nuance and complexity in each bite. Spare no expense and try the cheese cart. Serving a full menu.

McEwen’s
120 Monroe Ave.
With an atmosphere more rustic and casual, the white tablecloth but unassuming dining room is great for a first date or new relationship. Serving a full menu with a sweet special.

Bishop
545 South Main St.
As soft French music plays in the elegant brasserie, velvet and leather seating sets the mood for a study in texture. Three savory courses and a dessert for $85, add $40 for wine pairings. See the menu here.

Itta Bena
145 Beale St.
Thanks to the recent introduction of valet, the only walking you'll have to do is walking up the fire escape to this speakeasy-like fine-dining spot above B.B. King's. With its dimmed lighting and blue window covers, this spot is guaranteed to bring the romantic vibes. See their menu here.
Reservations are recommended everywhere. Prices are per person, plus tax and gratuity unless otherwise noted.
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