Memphis, Tennessee is well know as the home of Elvis Presley, “The King”, the legendary rock and roll singer. Many of the visitors to Memphis visit The Elvis Presley mansion. There is a lot of good living in Memphis, including the fine dining at some of the top rated restaurants in the city which are as follows:
Chez Phillipe
The Peabody
Memphis, TN
901-529-4188
Chez Phillip has been awarded Four Stars by Mobil Four Diamonds by AAA, making it the most highly rated restaurant in the city. They have also been named among “Top 50 Hotel Restaurants” by Food & Wine Magazine and “Best Restaurant in Memphis” by Memphis Magazine. Wine Spectator has awarded them an Award of Excellence.
Chez Philippe offers French-Asian dining, with French presentation and techniques along with Asian ingredients. Main course include: Canadian halibut, Day Boat Scallops, Key West Black Grouper, Atlantic Salmon, Line Caught Sword Fish, Harris Ranch Beer, Loin of Mountain River Venison, Pork Chop and Chicken breast. Finish dinner with an excellent dessert such as Assorted Cheese Plate, Tahitian Creme Brulee, Trio of Citrus, Warm Apple Fritters, Golden Pineapple Ginger Tart and Triple Chocolate Terrine.
Try to arrive early enough to see the Peabody Duck March in the hotel lobby at 5 pm. The Peabody Ducks march on a red carpet to the hotel fountain every morning, and march out of the hotel lobby at 5 pm to return to their rooftop penthouse, much to the delight of gathered visitors.
Grill 83
A Chic Restaurant and Bar
Memphis, TN
901-333-1224
Elegant downtown dining located next door to the Madison Hotel. Entrees include Pan Seared Sea bass, Pan Roasted Breast of Ashley Farms Chicken, BBQ Lamb, Pan Seared Tazmanian Salmon, Duck Two Ways and the Chef’s Recommendation Whole Main Lobster Etouffee. Wine and Martini menu includes Champagne, wine, martinis, whiskey, bourbon, cognac, brandy and port. AAA Three diamond.
Texas de Brazil
150 Peabody Place
Memphis, TN
901-26-7600
Brazilian style in this South American themed restaurant. Delicious food includes beef, chicken lamb, port, and Brazilian sausage. AAA Three Diamond.
The Blue Fish Oyster Bar
2149 Young Avenue
Memphis, TN
901-725-0230
Chef. Richard Gremanyer, considered one of “The Great Chef’s of the South” has been honored by the Discovery Channel and has been cooking seafood since the age of twelve. The owners, The Gremanyers, offer “seafood at it’s finest”. The Blue fish flies fresh seafood in from Boston, Hawaii, New Zealand, The Golf Coast and Alaska. the popular oyster bar features Oysters Rockefeller, Oysters Bienville and raw oysters. AAA Three Diamond.
Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill
The Avenue Carriage Crossing
4600 Merchants Circle
Collierville, TN
901-850-1603
Western flavors presented in Aspen Classics, which include: Sesame Encrusted Salmon, Wood Grilled Salmon, Pecan Crusted Trout, Rotisserie Port Loin, buffalo Meatloaf, Baby Back Ribs, and Coconut Shrimp. AAA Three Diamond.
Cal’s Championship Steakhouse
Doubletree Hotel East Memphis
5089 Sanderlin Avenue
Memphis, TN
901-767-6666
Classic steakhouse with a sporting atmosphere. Specialty steaks are seasoned and char-grilled. AAA Three Diamond.
Folk’s Folly Prime Steak House
551 South Mendenhall
Memphis, TN
901-762-0245
Folk’s has been serving the finest of prime steaks of over 25 years and is considered a Memphis tradition. The menu features intriguing appetizers, generous salads, down-home desserts and classic cuts of filet mignon, porterhouse and cowboy rib eye. Additional house specialties include Scottish salmon, Maine lobster and Australian lamb rack. Extensive wine list will delight wine lovers. AAA Three Diamond.
Owen Brennan’s Restaurant
New Orleans Style Restaurant
Memphis, TN
New Orleans style restaurant offers Cajun cuisine. Memphis Magazine named is one of the Best Restaurants in Memphis in 2007. Entrees include: Twin Filet Medallions, Grilled Filet Strip, Orleans Filet Strip, Oscar Filet Strip, Creole Stuffed Filet, Double cut Port chop, Chicken Rochambeau, Blackened Chicken and Shrimp. Riverfront Scallops, Gulf Shrimp, Crawfish Etouffee, New Orleans Crab Cakes and more. Dessert include Jackson Square Bread Pudding, Key Line Pie, Southern Comfort Pecan Pie, Chocolate Lave and Bananas Foster. AAA Three Diamond.
Information subject to change. Please call the restaurants directly for information and reservations.
