Guidebook for Memphis
Food Scene
Voted Memphis BEST Thai Restaurant. Great food with indoor and outdoor dining with an open air bar. My favorite dish is the Bhan Thai Crispy Duck. Walking distance, Amazing Thai!!
22 locals recommend
Bhan Thai
1324 Peabody AveVoted Memphis BEST Thai Restaurant. Great food with indoor and outdoor dining with an open air bar. My favorite dish is the Bhan Thai Crispy Duck. Walking distance, Amazing Thai!!
Walking distance restaurant serving a fusion Japanese, Chinese and sushi.
Red Fish Sushi Asian Bistro
1433 Union AvenueWalking distance restaurant serving a fusion Japanese, Chinese and sushi.
A great place to relax with a cup of coffee. Music is a big part of the appeal presenting some of the most talented folk singer/songwriters, bluegrass and rock musicians on Friday & Saturday night.
99 locals recommend
Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 Cooper StA great place to relax with a cup of coffee. Music is a big part of the appeal presenting some of the most talented folk singer/songwriters, bluegrass and rock musicians on Friday & Saturday night.
Elegant-yet-casual French eatery featuring traditional bistro fare. This lovely little cafe has outdoor seating available and an on site bar. If your looking for a romantic upscale restaurant this place is perfect and the food is "tres bien!"
10 locals recommend
Cafe Society
212 N Evergreen St Elegant-yet-casual French eatery featuring traditional bistro fare. This lovely little cafe has outdoor seating available and an on site bar. If your looking for a romantic upscale restaurant this place is perfect and the food is "tres bien!"
Chef Kelly English has amazed Memphis since 2008 with his skillful combination of Southern, French-Creole. Reservations are highly recommended, space is limited but the food is out of this world!
38 locals recommend
Iris
4550 Monroe AveChef Kelly English has amazed Memphis since 2008 with his skillful combination of Southern, French-Creole. Reservations are highly recommended, space is limited but the food is out of this world!
They call it a cafe, but this cozy little restaurant is so much more. Known for its "comfort food" the Stone Soup Cafe offers breakfast & lunch. Everything is made on the premises, and some things including herbs and some veggies - come straight from the restaurant's garden.
27 locals recommend
Stone Soup Café & Market
993 Cooper StThey call it a cafe, but this cozy little restaurant is so much more. Known for its "comfort food" the Stone Soup Cafe offers breakfast & lunch. Everything is made on the premises, and some things including herbs and some veggies - come straight from the restaurant's garden.
There are plenty of BBQ resturants in Memphis but my favorite is Central BBQ. I recommend the pulled pork sandwich (you have to get it with slaw) and the dry rub ribs. The ribs are succulent and come with your choice of BBQ sauce.
173 locals recommend
Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central AveThere are plenty of BBQ resturants in Memphis but my favorite is Central BBQ. I recommend the pulled pork sandwich (you have to get it with slaw) and the dry rub ribs. The ribs are succulent and come with your choice of BBQ sauce.
A casual cousin of Chef Kelly English's Restuarant Iris (it is right next door). The Second Line offers delicious authentic New Orleans fare. I like the roast beef po'boy. On a nice day sit outside on the patio. You can enjoy a drink menu which includes local beers and some interesting herb infused artisan cocktails
62 locals recommend
The Second Line
2144 Monroe AveA casual cousin of Chef Kelly English's Restuarant Iris (it is right next door). The Second Line offers delicious authentic New Orleans fare. I like the roast beef po'boy. On a nice day sit outside on the patio. You can enjoy a drink menu which includes local beers and some interesting herb infused artisan cocktails
Great variety of coffee and tea, but I go there because they have the BEST cupcakes. All the ingredients are organic. Friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere makes for a great place to relax. Go alone or with friends. Free Wifi
64 locals recommend
Muddy's Bake Shop + Coffee
585 Cooper StGreat variety of coffee and tea, but I go there because they have the BEST cupcakes. All the ingredients are organic. Friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere makes for a great place to relax. Go alone or with friends. Free Wifi
It's more than just a deli! Young Avenue Deli has a vast menu of salads, fish and chips, hamburgers and so much more. Topped off with an extensive beer list including local brands. Family friendly all day long, leave the kids home after dark the place starts to rock!
73 locals recommend
Young Avenue Deli
2119 Young AveIt's more than just a deli! Young Avenue Deli has a vast menu of salads, fish and chips, hamburgers and so much more. Topped off with an extensive beer list including local brands. Family friendly all day long, leave the kids home after dark the place starts to rock!
Mulan offers unique Asian fare, everything from Shushi to Szechuan. I enjoy the Asian Fusion selections. Food is tasty and fresh. Just as important, they deliver!
27 locals recommend
Mulan Asian Bistro - Young Ave
2149 Young AveMulan offers unique Asian fare, everything from Shushi to Szechuan. I enjoy the Asian Fusion selections. Food is tasty and fresh. Just as important, they deliver!
A great place to meet up with friends and grab a great breakfast or a cup of coffee. It's a winner for breakfasts and brunch. Get there early on weekends or you will stand in line!
65 locals recommend
Café Eclectic
603 N McLean BlvdA great place to meet up with friends and grab a great breakfast or a cup of coffee. It's a winner for breakfasts and brunch. Get there early on weekends or you will stand in line!
This isn’t easy to summarize. Yes, we have 1.5 acres. And the first dedicated pong bar in Memphis. Top-notch diner? Got that too. Drinks? Beer, cocktails, you name it. Impossibly good ice cream? Yum. And yes. A huge outdoor space to explore? Indeed. Railroad shipping containers? Duh. Of course. Live music? Oh hell yes. Secret spaces, surprises and games? Happy hunting. Your favorite Midtown friends, family and neighbors? Probably. It’s Railgarten.
99 locals recommend
Railgarten
2166 Central AveThis isn’t easy to summarize. Yes, we have 1.5 acres. And the first dedicated pong bar in Memphis. Top-notch diner? Got that too. Drinks? Beer, cocktails, you name it. Impossibly good ice cream? Yum. And yes. A huge outdoor space to explore? Indeed. Railroad shipping containers? Duh. Of course. Live music? Oh hell yes. Secret spaces, surprises and games? Happy hunting. Your favorite Midtown friends, family and neighbors? Probably. It’s Railgarten.
The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveDelicious BBQ and Ribs
Tsunami
928 Cooper StDelicious.
Loflin Yard
7 W Carolina AveAmazing outdoor atmosphere, good food and good drinks.
Shopping
Possible walking distance grocery. Huge Kroger with ready made food options, nice produce, and a Starbucks.
107 locals recommend
Kroger
1366 Poplar AvePossible walking distance grocery. Huge Kroger with ready made food options, nice produce, and a Starbucks.
The Fresh Market
2145 Union AveAnother option for grocery.
Drinks & Nightlife
Indoor-outdoor club with a vintage vibe featuring diverse bands 7 nights a week. Serves Southern food.
130 locals recommend
Lafayette's Music Room
2119 Madison AveIndoor-outdoor club with a vintage vibe featuring diverse bands 7 nights a week. Serves Southern food.
Cute little late night chill spot. The piano playing is awesome and the drinks are good! No cover and lots of fun. Open Mon 6:00 pm - 2:00 am Tue 6:00 pm - 2;00am We6:00 pm - 2:00 am Thu6:00 pm - 2:00 am Fri6:00 pm - 2:00 am Sat7:00 pm - 3:00 am Sun7:00 pm - 2:00 am
19 locals recommend
Zebra Lounge
2114 Trimble PlCute little late night chill spot. The piano playing is awesome and the drinks are good! No cover and lots of fun. Open Mon 6:00 pm - 2:00 am Tue 6:00 pm - 2;00am We6:00 pm - 2:00 am Thu6:00 pm - 2:00 am Fri6:00 pm - 2:00 am Sat7:00 pm - 3:00 am Sun7:00 pm - 2:00 am
Arts & Culture
The National Civil Rights Museum is housed in the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. Located south of downtown Memphis, the Museum is open every day except Tuesday from 9AM to 5PM.
319 locals recommend
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StThe National Civil Rights Museum is housed in the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. Located south of downtown Memphis, the Museum is open every day except Tuesday from 9AM to 5PM.
The Pink Palace has a wide ranging collection of historic, educational and technological attractions maintained by the City of Memphis, Tennesse and Memphis Museums, Inc.
The Museum includes a CTI Giant Theater and the AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium, Lichterman Nature center and historic houses. There is something for every age and ongoing special events throughout the year.
34 locals recommend
Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central AveThe Pink Palace has a wide ranging collection of historic, educational and technological attractions maintained by the City of Memphis, Tennesse and Memphis Museums, Inc.
The Museum includes a CTI Giant Theater and the AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium, Lichterman Nature center and historic houses. There is something for every age and ongoing special events throughout the year.
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
4339 Park AveLovely museum with a beautiful park to take a stroll.
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry RdA beautiful place in any season.
Sightseeing
Take a tour of the Gibson Beale Street Showcase. The tour is an intimate of the facilities skilled Luthiers craft some of the worlds finest guitars. Reservations are recommended, $10.00 per person. (901) 544-7998 ex 4075. This tour is worth every penny!
21 locals recommend
Gibson Guitar
145 Lt. George W Lee AveTake a tour of the Gibson Beale Street Showcase. The tour is an intimate of the facilities skilled Luthiers craft some of the worlds finest guitars. Reservations are recommended, $10.00 per person. (901) 544-7998 ex 4075. This tour is worth every penny!
Sun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Ave. In 2003 it was officially recognized as a National Historic Landmark tourist attraction. Great musicians including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbinson, Jonny Cash and B.B. King are among the many musicians who recorded or got their start in the music business there.
217 locals recommend
Sun Studio
706 Union AveSun Studio is a recording studio opened by rock-and-roll pioneer Sam Phillips at 706 Union Ave. In 2003 it was officially recognized as a National Historic Landmark tourist attraction. Great musicians including Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbinson, Jonny Cash and B.B. King are among the many musicians who recorded or got their start in the music business there.
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveIf you love good music this is a must visit.
Entertainment & Activities
A great atmosphere, very roomy with 5 screens. Along with the regular snacks you can get wine & beer. Located in Overton Square wih plenty of parking.
47 locals recommend
Malco Studio on the Square
2105 Court AveA great atmosphere, very roomy with 5 screens. Along with the regular snacks you can get wine & beer. Located in Overton Square wih plenty of parking.
Levitt Shell
1928 Poplar AveIn the summer the Levitt Shell holds free outdoor concerts.
Parks & Nature
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss PlMemphis Zoo is an amazing zoo for both kids and adults.
A short ride brings you to a Memphis gem, Overton Park. This park offers many options. Walking and biking trails, a large playground for children, a small golf course, the Brooks Museum and Levitt Shell (free live music and entertainment). There is plenty of space to just spread a blanket and read a good book.
160 locals recommend
Overton Park
1914 Poplar AveA short ride brings you to a Memphis gem, Overton Park. This park offers many options. Walking and biking trails, a large playground for children, a small golf course, the Brooks Museum and Levitt Shell (free live music and entertainment). There is plenty of space to just spread a blanket and read a good book.
Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Dr NGet outside!
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
910 Riddick RdMore Nature! Take a hike!
Big River Crossing
Big River CrossingScenic pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi