Best Restaurants in Downtown Memphis
Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar
📞 (901) 833‑2520
đź“Ť 39 S Main St, Downtown Memphis, TN 38103
đź”— flightmemphis.com
📝 A refined downtown gem offering contemporary global cuisine served in tasting “flights” paired with fine wines. The multi-level dining layout overlooks Main Street, blending elevated dinner service with a lively bar. A favorite for romantic evenings and business dinners alike. The attentive staff and elegant ambiance make every visit feel like a special occasion. Whether you're indulging in a chef’s tasting menu or crafting your own culinary journey, Flight invites you to savor, sip, and discover.
The Majestic Grille
📞 (901) 522‑8555
📍 145 S Main St, Downtown Memphis, TN 38103
đź”— https://www.majesticgrille.com/
📝 Housed in a beautifully restored former 1910s silent‑film theatre, The Majestic Grille blends cinematic glamour with elevated American fare. Guests dine under high ceilings with vintage decor and enjoy projected silent films on a screen above the dining room. Known for house‑smoked salmon, filet mignon, pork tenderloin, craft cocktails, and relaxed-yet-refined service. Whether for Sunday brunch, pre-show dinner, or a business lunch, it delivers memorable atmosphere and consistently praised cuisine.
Catherine and Mary's
📞 (901) 254‑8600
đź“Ť 272 S. Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
đź”—https://www.catherineandmarys.com/
📝 Downtown dining at its finest! Crafted by James Beard–nominated chefs Andy Ticer & Michael Hudman, Catherine & Mary’s offers Tuscan-Sicilian grandmother cooking with inventive twists—think handmade pastas, braised seasonal meats, antipasti platters, and indulgent seasonal desserts. The restaurant is housed in a restored historic hall with soaring ceilings, a stunning west-wall bar, and floor-to-ceiling windows bathing the space in warm light. It's ideal for romantic dinners, pre-show meals, or elevated gatherings.
Itta Bena
📞 (901) 578‑3031
📍 145 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
đź”— https://ittabenadining.com/
📝 Tucked above B.B. King’s Blues Club, Itta Bena delivers elevated Southern cuisine with a Delta twist in a hidden gem with speakeasy flair. Expect live piano and sax performances, cozy booths and candlelit tables under vaulted wood ceilings. Signature dishes include jumbo shrimp & grits, filet mignon, and blackened red snapper.
South of Beale (S.O.B.)
📞 (901) 370‑2144
📍 345 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
đź”— Website
📝 South of Beale (often called SOB) stands out as a standout gastropub in downtown Memphis — known for its adventurous fusion cuisine, stylish bar, and bold ambiance. Set in a beautifully renovated historic building, the space features a long silver-tinned bar, moody dark-blue walls with pops of yellow, retro booth lighting, and plush lounge areas designed for relaxed gathering and adventurous dining experiences.
Huey's (Downtown Location)
📞 (901) 527‑2700
đź“Ť 77 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38103
đź”—https://hueyburger.com/locations/downtown/
📝 A Memphis institution since 1970, Huey’s Downtown is famous for its bold burgers, crispy tater tots, and vibrant local bar scene. The graffiti-covered walls, paper napkin shooters, and cozy diner-style booths offer a truly local, laid-back dining experience. It's also a lowkey music spot with live performances on select nights and one of the most iconic atmospheres in the city.