The best restaurants in Memphis

Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

1636 N Germantown Pkwy (Cordova)

Modest cafe serving tacos & other Mexican street fare made using local ingredients.

1215 S Germantown Rd (Germantown)

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

9014 US-64 Ste 106 (Cordova)

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

7865 Trinity Rd #106 (Cordova)

Casual chain with a menu of tacos, fajitas, enchiladas and margaritas plus beer and wine.

9045 US-64 #101 (Lakeland)

Contemporary Japanese restaurant featuring conveyor-belt sushi & tableside grills.

2200 N Germantown Pkwy Ste 101 (Cordova)

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

7780 US-64 (Bartlett)

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

1400 N Germantown Pkwy (Cordova)

Upbeat, contemporary Japanese restaurant with hibachi-cooked fare, creative sushi & cocktails.

2946 Kate Hyde Blvd #102 (Bartlett)

Casual pizza spot, known for New York-style pies, alongside pasta dishes, subs and soups.

7717 US-70 (Bartlett)

Casual restaurant offering traditional Mexican eats including fajitas, plus cocktails.

8057 US-64

Relaxed dining space featuring familiar sushi rolls & Japanese entrees such as tempura & teriyaki.

2060 West St (Germantown)

Casual Italian restaurant serving a variety of pizzas and pasta dishes, plus salads and desserts.

465 N Germantown Pkwy #103 (Cordova)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

2940 Kirby Whitten Rd (Bartlett)

Friendly staff dish out charcoal-grilled meats, shawarma, falafel, grape leaves and kebabs in casual surroundings.

5800 Raleigh Lagrange Rd

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

6730 Raleigh Lagrange Rd

This humble restaurant with eclectic, tropical-themed decor serves traditional Columbian fare.

5883 Summer Ave

Family-friendly venue featuring bowling lanes, laser tag and arcade games.

7219 Appling Farms Pkwy

Relaxed eatery featuring a seafood menu, plus beer and wine.

6105 Stage Rd (Bartlett)

Casual, roomy buffet restaurant offering all-you-can-eat sushi & classic Chinese & Japanese dishes.

6196 Stage Rd (Bartlett)

Spacious restaurant offering traditional Cantonese & Mandarin dishes plus dim sum served daily.

5266 Summer Ave #65

Casual restaurant featuring a buffet with seafood, soul food and a few continental staples such as salad bars and tacos.

2829 Covington Pike

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

3565 Austin Peay Hwy

A North Mississippi tradition for over 35 years, Avellino's keeps it classic with dough and bread made from scratch every morning, private…

775 Goodman Rd E #7 (Southaven)

When dinner indecision hits, Naru Japanese Restaurant comes through with hand-rolled sushi, artful sashimi, comforting ramen, and that…

6585 Towne Center Loop (Southaven)

Whether your week needs a pick-me-up or a full-on burger hug, Huey's Downtown delivers Memphis comfort with 55 years of Blues, Brews &…

77 S 2nd St

When the burger craving hits, Huey's Southaven keeps it classic Memphis with 12 specialty burgers, hand-made munchies like fried pickles…

7090 Malco Blvd (Southaven)

Sakura Japanese Restaurant - East Memphis keeps it simple, fresh and consistently good, with pro sushi chefs turning out premium fish and…

4840 Poplar Ave

Since 1977, Broadway Pizza has been cranking out old-fashioned Memphis-style pies from "The Hamp," the kind of no-fuss, family-run goodness…

2581 Broad Ave

When you need a no-fuss spot this week that actually cooks, 10th Inning Bar & Grill At Snowden Grove turns out brisket-blend burgers, the…

5960 Getwell Rd (Southaven)

Cozy eatery dishing up pizza pies plus chicken wings in a welcoming setting with karaoke.

1299 Madison Ave

Informal eatery with inventive meat dishes, from BBQ nachos to pork sandwiches & brisket platters.

147 E Butler Ave

Enduring parlor dispensing thin-crust pizzas & calzones in casual quarters or to go.

2087 Madison Ave

Upscale seafood eatery featuring gulf oysters and a patio with lake views.

415 Great View Dr E

Updated Dixieland classics & bourbon flights served in a sophisticated, fine-dining setting.

2285 S Germantown Rd (Germantown)

Relaxed restaurant offering scratch-made versions of traditional recipes, plus draft beer.

6237 Front St (Southaven)

Casual, family-run eatery offering classic Vietnamese dishes such as pho and egg rolls.

74 N Cleveland St

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

7125 Desoto Cove (Horn Lake)

Casual restaurant, also offering pickup and delivery, serving chicken dishes, including fried wings with a range of sauces, plus sandwiches…

3874 Goodman Rd W Ste A (Horn Lake)

Airy destination plating Mexican eats, including guacomole prepared tableside & creative cocktails.

6450 Poplar Ave #4882

Laid-back eatery with quirky decor offering pizza, pasta & subs, plus wings & other appetizers.

5960 Getwell Rd #108 (Southaven)

Vietnamese restaurant for traditional dishes, plus creative versions of street food favorites, along with craft cocktails and beer.

1350 Concourse Ave Ste 165

Pub-style restaurant is a convivial spot for burgers, soups & salads in a familiar, old-world space.

9102 Poplar Pike (Germantown)

Casual, cozy, laid-back spot for sushi, hibachi and other Japanese staples such as fried rice.

3874 Goodman Rd W Ste. E (Horn Lake)

Mexican restaurant, featuring tacos, fajitas and nachos.

2500 Goodman Rd W (Horn Lake)

All-you-can-eat restaurant with hundreds of Chinese, American & Japanese options, including sushi.

7256 Interstate Blvd #5 (Horn Lake)

Handsome, casual steakhouse serving hand-cut steaks, seafood, salads and other classics.

7515 Poplar Ave #101 (Germantown)

Casual restaurant serving Creole-influence pasta & pizza plus happy-hour drink & food specials.

368 Perkins Extd

Casual eatery pairing small plates, burgers and flat iron steak with cocktails and beer.

6080 Getwell Rd Ste 400 (Southaven)

Lively restaurant dishing up fresh seafood classics including boils, crab legs and calamari.

7065 Airways Blvd Ste 101 (Southaven)

Trendy, petite venue dishing up classic Southern comfort foods & desserts, plus weekend brunch.

94 S Main St

Casual venue for Italian classics like pizza, lasagna and manicotti plus steaks, seafood and salads.

5627 Getwell Rd (Southaven)

Casual, contemporary eatery serving Memphis-style BBQ fare, burgers, cheese fritters & more.

709 Desoto Cove (Horn Lake)

New York-style pizza & sandwiches plus wine & draft beers served in a casual setting with a patio.

100 S Main St Ste 101

Traditional Italian & Middle Eastern recipes are served at this elegant eatery & bar.

780 E Brookhaven Cir

Family-friendly parlor with old records covering its green & red walls serves classic pizzeria fare.

1306 Goodman Rd E #101 (Southaven)

Japanese plates & sushi, plus drinks, are served in basic, bar-like digs featuring exposed brick.

520 S Main St #4443

Treats from the Great White North draw crowds to this eatery known for its jumbo burgers & drinks.

87 S 2nd St

Local chain outlet with a full bar & a menu of classic Italian dishes in an easygoing atmosphere.

1239 Ridgeway Rd

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

3460 Goodman Rd W Ste 20 (Horn Lake)

Simple, fast-food joint serving hot wings in various flavors, chicken strips, hot dogs & other eats.

1264 Getwell Rd

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

865 Goodman Rd W (Horn Lake)

Nostalgic diner serving hearty breakfast & lunch fare amid 1950s-style neon signs.

540 S Main St

Modern, casual, eatery serving a menu of Vietnamese items such as pho and skewers.

567 Perkins Extd

Casual joint serving chicken wings, burgers, catfish, and other Southern dishes for lunch and dinner.

6665 Winchester Rd

Eclectic American restaurant with panoramic Mississippi River views served with beer and wine.

50 Harbor Town Square

Casual setting offering a large menu of sushi rolls and Mongolian stir-fry dishes.

7204 Airways Blvd (Southaven)

Meatball-sandwich, pizza and lasagna spot featuring a New Orleans staple as well, all in a relaxed setting.

1636 Winchester Rd

Casual eatery serving burgers (including vegan options and veggie), plus fries and shakes.

4584 Poplar Ave

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

7025 Dunbarton Dr (Horn Lake)

Blues fans come for live music & Southern food classics in a brightly decorated listening room.

143 Beale St

Casual spot serving artisan pies, calzones, burgers and more, with a bar that specializes in local beer and signature cocktails.

704 Madison Ave

Italian market offering sandwiches & salads to eat on-site, plus take-out, ready-to-heat entrees.

540 S Mendenhall Rd Ste 3

Casual eatery, including a smokehouse, for Memphis-style barbecue and soul food.

1023 Jackson Ave

Long-time standby for barbecued ribs, sausages & poultry served in a no-nonsense setting.

735 North Pkwy

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

710 Desoto Cove (Horn Lake)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

3980 Goodman Rd (Horn Lake)

Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

4300 Goodman Rd (Horn Lake)

Casual spot at Eastgate Shopping Center serving an all-you-can-eat menu of sushi and Cajun seafood dishes.

5054 Park Ave

Small plates of soups, salads & entrees are served with taster-size pours of wine in posh surrounds.

39 S Main St

Rustic-yet-sophisticated eatery featuring modern American cuisine, unique drinks & communal tables.

690 S Perkins Rd

Laid-back tavern for beer, pub grub & specialty hamburgers; open late, with live music.

1927 Madison Ave

Bustling, counter-serve eatery dishing out classic Southern breakfast & lunch fare.

3965 Summer Ave

Circa-1948 BBQ spot in a basement serving up racks of ribs & sausages cooked over charcoal.

52 S 2nd St

Elvis memorabilia adorn the wood-paneled walls of this BBQ joint that serves up slow-smoked meats.

4381 Elvis Presley Blvd

Whimsical New American eatery & bar sporting vintage hair-dryer chairs & glass-brick booths.

966 Cooper St #5611

Low-key bar & grill that’s said to be haunted offering a simple menu of burgers & beer.

531 S Main St

Multilevel space featuring a restaurant, a cigar lounge, and a bar serving cocktails, wine, and beer.

111 Madison Ave

Colorful quick-serve diner offering eclectic Southern breakfast & lunch fare, plus a full bar.

670 Jefferson Ave

Lively restaurant & bar serving Southern-influenced Italian dishes & creative cocktails.

707 W Brookhaven Cir

This old-school juke joint/eatery specializes in the blues music & soul food of the Delta region.

138 Beale St

Menu items from ribs, brisket and pulled pork to smoked turkey, served in casual eatery with patio seating.

6575 Airways Blvd (Southaven)

This venerable, family-run eatery with old-school decor serves popular Italian dishes.

3886 Park Ave

Creative pizzas & grilled sandwiches (plus beer & wine) in a comfy space with a rooftop patio.

752 Cooper St

Casual diner known for fresh bread, creative omelets & other breakfast specialties.

3519 Walker Ave

Local BBQ chain serving hickory-smoked ribs & comfort sides in a folksy space with a vintage feel.

5259 Poplar Ave

Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.

310 S Front St

Laid-back eatery offering cheeseburgers, hot wings, salmon clubs and other casual fare and beverages.

200 Goodman Rd E #103 (Southaven)

Family-run eatery featuring pasta dishes, pizza and craft cocktails.

1761 Madison Ave

Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.

215 Goodman Rd W (Southaven)

Japanese dishes & creative sushi rolls presented in colorful, contemporary digs with a roomy bar.

5847 Poplar Ave

Modern Japanese eatery with a menu of sushi, noodles & other familiar fare, including lunch boxes.

6696 Poplar Ave

Acclaimed sauces & dry seasonings top ribs, spaghetti & pork sandwiches in a publike setting.

1782 Madison Ave

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

906 Goodman Rd (Horn Lake)

Sports bar & grill chain famous for chicken wings served by waitresses in short shorts.

982 Goodman Rd (Horn Lake)

Airy, down-to-earth cafe whipping up build-your-own breakfast bowls & hefty lunch baskets.

1248 Marlin Rd

Popular diner known for using the same grease to deep-fry their burgers & fries for over a century.

205 Beale St

Lively, brick-walled chain bar known for its rainbow of frozen drinks, plus offbeat pub fare.

209 Beale St

Breakfast and brunch destination (featuring Shrimp & Grits and an outdoor garden area).

954 Jackson Ave

Laid-back tavern for beer, pub grub & specialty hamburgers; open late, with live music.

4872 Poplar Ave

Casual, bright eatery boasting Southern basics, like waffles, biscuits and grits.

24 N B.B. King Blvd

Cozy restaurant offering small plates and drinks, including truffle fries and lobster rolls.

679 S Mendenhall Rd

Casual eatery for a variety of wing flavors from honey hot to lemon pepper, as well as burgers and fries.

2280 Park Ave

Stylish eatery with a full bar showcasing Spanish tapas, paella and gin and tonics.

1545 Overton Park Ave

Tony, industrial-chic destination for chef-driven Tuscan & Sicilian cuisine, wine & cocktails.

272 S Main St Ste 105-a

Inventive Southern-influenced tacos, tapas & cocktails served in lively, modern digs.

2115 Madison Ave

Classic Italian dishes served in a dimly-lit space with friendly staff, and wine specials.

6150 Poplar Ave #122

Relaxed, strip-mall pizzeria offering New York–style pies & slices plus pastas & subs.

7065 Airways Blvd (Southaven)

Casual setting serving chicken wings and sides such as fries and hush puppies.

1046 Church Rd W #111 (Southaven)