Best Restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee — 2026 Top-Rated Pros
Browse 64 verified restaurant providers in Memphis. Reviews, hours, and direct contact — free to use.
In Memphis, Tennessee: Restaurant discovery is the category Yelp built a $3B business on, and the 250 U.S. cities of restaurant inventory on Recommended.app reflects a different premise: discovery by people who actually live in the city, not by review counts of out-of-town travelers. The directory includes the full menu of restaurant categories — fine dining (chef-driven, multi-course, $80 to $250+ per person), upscale casual ($35 to $85 per person), neighborhood casual ($18 to $40 per person), quick-service and counter-service, brunch specialists, dive bars with food, food halls, and every regional cuisine focus. For high-end restaurants specifically, reservations matter — many of the top spots in major metros book 30–90 days ahead, and walk-in availability is rare on weekends. Resy, OpenTable, and Tock are the major reservation platforms; some restaurants now do direct-only booking through their own site. Brunch is the highest-margin meal for most restaurants and the most over-rated category — places that are great at dinner often phone it in for Sunday brunch service. Beyond reviews, the most useful signal for restaurant quality is whether locals fill the dining room on a Tuesday night. Tourist restaurants are full Saturdays only.
Top Restaurant in Memphis (64)
VerifiedAsaderi Mexican Grill
Germantown, TN
7 reviews
VerifiedLas Tortugas Deli Mexicana
Germantown, TN
7 reviews
VerifiedPizzeria Italian
Germantown, TN
7 reviews
VerifiedGo Grisanti Fast Italian
Germantown, TN
7 reviews
Eggs Up Grill
Memphis, TN
Rocky’s Italian Ristorante & Pizzeria
Memphis, TN
LA ESTRELLA GRILL
Memphis, TN
Ricos Tacos & 'Ritas
Memphis, TN
Portales Mexican Tapas & Tequila
Memphis, TN
Wild Beet Salad Co.
Memphis, TN
Pop's Comfort Kitchen
Memphis, TN
Kyuramen X TBaar - Southaven
Memphis, TN
MELLOW MUSHROOM
Memphis, TN
Dodo Pizza
Memphis, TN
Red Sun Buffet Wolfchase
Memphis, TN
Ichiban Buffet
Memphis, TN
Green Cactus
Memphis, TN
Bogie's Deli
Memphis, TN
JD’s Wings 2 Go
Memphis, TN
SHIPLEY DO-NUTS CORDOVA
Memphis, TN
Mochiatsu- Mochi Donut-Korean Hotdog-Boba
Memphis, TN
JET'S PIZZA
Memphis, TN
PACIFIC FUSION
Memphis, TN
The Peach Cobbler Factory - Southaven
Memphis, TN
Ocean Blue Seafood & Bar
Memphis, TN
Yaki Bowl Mongolian Stir-Fry & Ramen
Memphis, TN
El Paraiso
Memphis, TN
Eggs Up Grill - Olive Branch
Memphis, TN
Teriyaki Madness
Memphis, TN
Las Marias Modern Mexican Kitchen
Memphis, TN
Hummus Republic
Memphis, TN
Lucky Dog Music Hall & Bar
Memphis, TN
Wally Hatchet's
Memphis, TN
Subway
Memphis, TN
The Peach Cobbler Factory
Memphis, TN
Jim's Place Grille
Memphis, TN
Folk's Folly
Memphis, TN
Asiana Garden Restaurant
Memphis, TN
DWJ Korean BBQ
Memphis, TN
I Love Pho & Grill-Great Asian Eatery
Memphis, TN
Pho 4 Ever
Memphis, TN
Happy Greek Cafe
Memphis, TN
Flames Mediterranean & Grill
Memphis, TN
The Beauty Shop
Memphis, TN
Bryant's Breakfast
Memphis, TN
Silly Goose Memphis
Memphis, TN
Isabella's Pizza
Memphis, TN
Great Hunter Crab
Memphis, TN
Red Pier Cajun Seafood & Bar
Memphis, TN
Ritzie's Barbecue
Memphis, TN
Bain Barbecue
Memphis, TN
Chef Flavas Restaurant
Memphis, TN
Side Street Grill
Memphis, TN
Bangkok Alley
Memphis, TN
Bhan Thai
Memphis, TN
Masti Indian Grill
Memphis, TN
India Palace
Memphis, TN
Umiya
Memphis, TN
Japan House
Memphis, TN
Little Petals Chinese
Memphis, TN
Panda Garden
Memphis, TN
Tekila Mexican Cuisine
Memphis, TN
Little Italy Memphis
Memphis, TN
Bari Ristorante e Enoteca
Memphis, TN
What to Look For
Read recent reviews specifically (last 60 days) — kitchens change fast with chef and management turnover. For high-end dining, book through Resy, OpenTable, Tock, or the restaurant's direct site as early as possible. Verify whether they accept walk-ins at the bar (often Yes even when the dining room is fully booked). For dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free, allergies), call ahead — the website menu rarely reflects what they can actually accommodate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I tip at a restaurant?
U.S. norms: 18–22% pre-tax on full service, 15% as a floor for adequate service, 25%+ for exceptional service. For takeout, 10–15% is the modern expectation (many delivery apps default to this). For counter service, the tip jar at the register expects $1–$2 or rounding up. Buffets and self-service: 10% to the staff who clear plates and refill drinks.
How far in advance should I make a reservation?
Top-rated fine dining in major metros: 4–12 weeks ahead, with reservations dropping for the next month on the same day each month. Upscale casual: 1–2 weeks. Neighborhood casual: same-day to 2 days ahead. Walk-in is realistic for casual but not for top spots on Friday or Saturday.
Should I trust restaurant reviews online?
Use multiple sources. Google Reviews capture the broadest sample but skew toward middle-of-the-bell-curve experiences. Specialty platforms (The Infatuation, Eater, local critics) skew toward foodie audiences and quality signals matter more there. The most useful pattern: read reviews from the last 60 days specifically — restaurants change quickly with kitchen turnover.
What''s the difference between fine dining and upscale casual?
Fine dining: tasting menus, formal service, dress codes, $80+ per person, often 2–3 hour dining duration, sommelier on the floor. Upscale casual: à la carte menu, less formal service, $35–$85 per person, 90-minute dining duration, wine list rather than sommelier. Different occasions warrant different categories.
How do I know if a restaurant is family-friendly?
Check whether they have a kids menu (most family-friendly do), whether they take reservations for groups with kids, and whether reviews mention noise levels. Loud is often good for kids; quiet upscale spots are stressful with toddlers. Brunch is generally more kid-friendly than dinner regardless of the restaurant.
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