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Memphis recs? Beyond BBQ I'm not sure what the area has to offer
Posted on 6/24/26 at 5:31 pm
Posted on 6/24/26 at 5:31 pm
I would assume since it's a decent sized city in the South there has to be some good food.
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Posted on 6/24/26 at 6:03 pm to Powerman
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I'm not sure what the area has to offer
You could always have your car stolen for an interesting experience.
Posted on 6/24/26 at 6:19 pm to Powerman
Lived in Memphis for a year and was fairly impressed with the dining scene. They have some really good restaurants.
Coastal Fish Company - popular place in Shelby Farms Park. Ate there twice and it was great both times.
Andrew Michael - upscale Italian spot in Brookhaven Circle that was very very good
Hog and Hominy - across the street from Andrew Michael and started by the same two dudes. Great drinks, great apps, great pizzas.
Some other great spots in the downtown area:
Amelia Gene’s - contemporary fine dining type of place. They do a Thursday tasting menu special that was really good when I went. They also have a normal menu.
Catherine and Mary’s - same owners as Andrew Michael and H&H. Italian place downtown.
Flight - does flights of small plates. Heard awesome things about it.
Itta Bena - I never went here but people I worked with always said it was great. It’s on Beale Street above BB Kings
Porch and Parlor - nice steakhouse in Overton Square
Folk’s Folly - old school steakhouse that is a Memphis favorite. I thought porch and parlor was a lot better.
Coastal Fish Company - popular place in Shelby Farms Park. Ate there twice and it was great both times.
Andrew Michael - upscale Italian spot in Brookhaven Circle that was very very good
Hog and Hominy - across the street from Andrew Michael and started by the same two dudes. Great drinks, great apps, great pizzas.
Some other great spots in the downtown area:
Amelia Gene’s - contemporary fine dining type of place. They do a Thursday tasting menu special that was really good when I went. They also have a normal menu.
Catherine and Mary’s - same owners as Andrew Michael and H&H. Italian place downtown.
Flight - does flights of small plates. Heard awesome things about it.
Itta Bena - I never went here but people I worked with always said it was great. It’s on Beale Street above BB Kings
Porch and Parlor - nice steakhouse in Overton Square
Folk’s Folly - old school steakhouse that is a Memphis favorite. I thought porch and parlor was a lot better.
Posted on 6/24/26 at 6:56 pm to tiger rag 93
Thanks. I might be there for a while if I decide to jump on this job offer.
Posted on 6/24/26 at 7:37 pm to Powerman
Gus's
Posted on 6/24/26 at 9:00 pm to moontigr
quote:Tiger rag has several suggestions that I agree with but Gus’s is my number one. The one in Birmingham just isn’t the same.
Gus's
Posted on 6/24/26 at 9:23 pm to Powerman
Gibson’s Donuts is awesome. If you tell them it’s your first time they’ll throw a donut at you. 
The cake style donuts are my favorite. As mentioned Gus’s Fried Chicken is really good. There are a few around Memphis metro with the original out in Mason. There’s a good burger joint called Dyers in Collierville. Been around a long time.
The cake style donuts are my favorite. As mentioned Gus’s Fried Chicken is really good. There are a few around Memphis metro with the original out in Mason. There’s a good burger joint called Dyers in Collierville. Been around a long time. 
Posted on 6/24/26 at 11:38 pm to Powerman
Mortimer’s restaurant is my absolute favorite
They have something for everyone
Locally owned and been around a very long time
Enjoy!
They have something for everyone
Locally owned and been around a very long time
Enjoy!
Posted on 6/25/26 at 7:09 am to Powerman
quote:
Beyond BBQ I'm not sure what the area has to offer
robbery, murder, and rape
Posted on 6/25/26 at 8:17 am to Deep Purple Haze
Iris was good. Not sure if it still is in the new location
Posted on 6/25/26 at 9:40 am to Cosmo
Nashville passed up Memphis so fast
Posted on 6/25/26 at 10:36 am to nicholastiger
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Nashville passed up Memphis so fast
Well yeah
Better demographics, slightly better climate and better topography
Posted on 6/25/26 at 11:59 am to dirtsandwich
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Tiger rag has several suggestions that I agree with but Gus’s is my number one. The one in Birmingham just isn’t the same.
Agreed. The only locations that are really great imo are the original location in Mason, and the one on Front St. in Memphis
Posted on 6/25/26 at 1:10 pm to moontigr
I have a friend in Houston that says they have the best fried chicken. I assume the Houston locations are affiliated?
Posted on 6/25/26 at 1:36 pm to tiger rag 93
quote:
Lived in Memphis for a year and was fairly impressed with the dining scene. They have some really good restaurants.
Coastal Fish Company - popular place in Shelby Farms Park. Ate there twice and it was great both times.
Andrew Michael - upscale Italian spot in Brookhaven Circle that was very very good
Hog and Hominy - across the street from Andrew Michael and started by the same two dudes. Great drinks, great apps, great pizzas.
Some other great spots in the downtown area:
Amelia Gene’s - contemporary fine dining type of place. They do a Thursday tasting menu special that was really good when I went. They also have a normal menu.
Catherine and Mary’s - same owners as Andrew Michael and H&H. Italian place downtown.
Flight - does flights of small plates. Heard awesome things about it.
Itta Bena - I never went here but people I worked with always said it was great. It’s on Beale Street above BB Kings
Porch and Parlor - nice steakhouse in Overton Square
Folk’s Folly - old school steakhouse that is a Memphis favorite. I thought porch and parlor was a lot better.
All great recs. I love Itta Bena. It's right above BB King's bar and has a sultry blues vibe. Great southern steakhouse style restaurant.
The Memphis restaurant scene is growing fast.
Posted on 6/25/26 at 2:33 pm to Powerman
Gus's Fried chicken
Posted on 6/25/26 at 2:52 pm to Powerman
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I would assume since it's a decent sized city in the South there has to be some good food.
There are a lot of good places to eat.
What part of town will you be in?
Posted on 6/25/26 at 3:03 pm to Powerman
quote:
Beyond BBQ I'm not sure what the area has to offer
RIP Platinum Plus
Posted on 6/25/26 at 3:33 pm to jchamil
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What part of town will you be in?
I'll be working on the Arkansas side of the border. No idea where I'm going to live yet. I've heard there are some dicey areas of town so if I have to have a bit of a commute to live somewhere safe then that's what I'll do.
Posted on 6/25/26 at 5:43 pm to Powerman
Cozy Corner BBQ for lunch
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