BB King Nightclub on Beale Street, Memphis; (c) Soul Of America
Memphis Restaurants
Memphis Restaurants offers hungry travelers a gold-plated list of soulful dining options. As the gateway metro area connecting Tennessee to Arkansas and Mississippi, Memphis borrows from all three to forge its reputation as one of the best destinations for Soul Food and Barbecue.
Neely’s Interstate Bar-B-Q
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; A world-famous brand by Pat & Tamika Neely that’s also recognized as one of Memphis’s best pork barbecue houses. SoulOfAmerica also vouches that its specialties include mouthwatering beef, chicken barbecue and Bar-B-Q Spaghetti. No foodie visit to Memphis is complete without stopping by.
CUISINE: Barbecue
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed Noon-5p, Thu-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 7209 Winchester Road, Memphis, TN
PARKING: on-premises
PHONE: 901-624-6415
WEBSITE: https://www.neelysinterstatebarbecue.com
Curry & Jerk
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant and Lounge; They have special events on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; As expected Friday and Saturday are for the Grown & Sexy; Enjoy DJ music or Karaoke in the 507 Lounge downstairs
CUISINE: Jamaican & Panamanian; choose from Salmon & Grits, Jerk Shrimp Alfredo, Curry Shrimp & Grits, Oxtail Fried Rice, Veggie Panamanian Pasta, Vegan Jerk Burger, and more.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 4p-10p & Fri-Sat 4p-11p
ADDRESS: 150 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 901-480-8381
WEBSITE: https://currynjerk.com
Evelyn & Olive
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: Jamaican & Southern fusion dishes that include Jerk Chicken Wings, Salt & Pepper Shrimp, Jamaica Beef Patty, and Grilled Chicken Roll
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $
DAYS & HOURS: changing
ADDRESS: 630 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN
PHONE: 901-748-5422
WEBSITE: http://www.evelynandolive.com/
Interstate Bar-B-Q
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; Founded by Jim Neely in 1978, he and his family have grown their brand to national prominence while remaining locally recognized as one of Memphis’s best pork barbecue houses. Aside from award-winning pork barbecue, they serve great beef and chicken barbecue. The “Interstate” part of its name is appropriate because Memphis sits at the crossroads between Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
CUISINE: Barbecue
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed 11a-10p, Thu 11a-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-12a, Sun 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 2265 South 3rd Street, Memphis, TN
PARKING: on-premises
PHONE: 901-775-2304
WEBSITE: http://www.interstatebarbecue.com
B.B. King Blues Club
DESCRIPTION: Nightclub and Restaurant; This faux roadhouse setting features lots of Blues music memorabilia, including one of B.B. King’s guitars woven into a piece of artwork on the wall. Even when he was alive, visitors wished that B.B. King appeared more frequently. Now the quality of the music varies by musical group. The upscale Soul Food menu is usually steady in the range and quality of its offerings. It must be the local chefs.
CUISINE: Upscale Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICES: $$$
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11a-12:30a, Fri-Sat 11a-2a
ADDRESS: 143 Beale Street, Memphis, TN
PARKING: garages and lots nearby
PHONE: 901-524-5464
WEBSITE: https://bbkings.com/memphis
Earnestine & Hazel’s
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant and Lounge; Earnestine & Hazel’s is an original Juke Joint hotel with old school entertainment for a cosmopolitan crowd. This place has soulful history that you can’t manufacture. Play billiards if you like. They hang their hat on delicious Soul Burgers too. Expect a modest cover charge for special events.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sun 11a-3a
ADDRESS: 531 South Main Street, Memphis, TN
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 901-523-9754
WEBSITE: https://www.earnestineandhazel.com
Four Way
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; Opened in 1946, it is the most legendary Soul Food restaurant of Memphis. Its name identifies its location of at a major roadway intersection. Four Way hosted Dr. Martin Luther King and other Civil Rights Movement leaders who broke bread and talked strategy here. It has been refurbished many times. Owners Willie & Jo Ellen Bates like to say, “Its your kitchen away from home – every bite a delight.” We say there’s a reason they’ve been in business so long. Its the place to visit before of after Soulsville-STAX Records Museum or LeMoyne-Owen College. Taste the magnificent liver & onions whenever its available. They also have a fast food meu.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-7p, Sun 10a-5p
ADDRESS: 998 Mississippi Blvd, Memphis, TN
PARKING: on-premises
PHONE: 901-507-1519
WEBSITE: https://fourwaymemphis.com
Alcenia’s
DESCRIPTION: Cafe; Alcenia’s is a small eatery where Southern lunches are served in a nicely decorated setting with muted colors. Their specialty is desserts and preserves.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 11a-5p, Sat 9a-3p
ADDRESS: 317 North Main Street, Memphis, TN
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 901-523-0200
WEBSITE: https://www.alcenias.com
D’bos Wings
DESCRIPTION: This small family-owned restaurant serves hamburgers, buffalo wings, and catfish on the side. Nothing really stands out on the menu, but it does have a loyal following and two other locations around town. That says a lot.
CUISINE: American-Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-10p, Fri-Sat 11a-12a, Sun 12p-8p
ADDRESS: 7050 Malco Crossing, Memphis, TN
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 901-363-8700
WEBSITE: https://dboswings.com
A&R Bar-B-Q
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: Barbecue
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 10a-10p, Fri-Sat 10a-11p, Sun 11a-5p
ADDRESS: 3721 Hickory Hill Road, Memphis, TN
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 901-365-9777
WEBSITE: https://aandrbbq.com
Gay Hawk
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 11a-2:30p, Tue 8p-2a and Sat-Sun 11a-5p
ADDRESS: 685 Danny Thomas Blvd, Memphis, TN
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 901-947-1464
WEBSITE: none
Bar-B-Q Shop
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: Barbecue
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-10p
ADDRESS: 1782 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 901-272-1277
WEBSITE: https://thebar-b-qshop.com