Memphis, Tennessee is a city steeped in history and culture, known for its soulful music, eclectic art scene, and iconic landmarks. But one aspect of the city that often goes overlooked is its incredible food. From classic Southern dishes to innovative fusion cuisine, Memphis has something for everyone. Here are ten restaurants that showcase the historic, soulful, eclectic, lively, authentic, iconic and musical nature of its inhabitants.
1. The Arcade Restaurant (540 S Main St): Established in 1919 as one of Americas oldest operating diners; Elvis Presley used to come here on Sundays before he was famous showcasing their signature southern breakfasts like biscuits and gravy with country ham.
2. Guss World Famous Fried Chicken (310 S Front St): For over 60 years this location has been using a secret family recipe from Louisiana to make some of the best fried chicken youll ever try.
3.Dyers Burgers Beale Street(205 Beale St): Home of The Triple Double Burger two patties with double cheese sandwiched between three slices of buns soaked up in oil; may sound greasy but its undeniably delicious!
4.Central BBQ Midtown (2249 Central Ave) : This joint slowcooks ribs all day until theyre falloffthebone tender serving them up alongside pulled pork sandwiches or nachos covered in barbecue sauce which leave your fingers sticky!
5.Lafayettes Music Room Downtown Memphis(2119 Madison Ave) : A classic spot where live bands play funk & rock while you dig into appetizers like loaded tater tots or hot wings followed by main course like jambalaya .
6.Hueys Poplar Avenue(4872 Poplar Ave) : Known as the homegrown institution, Hueys serves burgers piled high with toppings like bacon and blue cheese, but its the awardwinning sweet potato fries that you wont be able to stop nibbling on.
7.Babalu Tacos & Tapas Overton Square(2115 Madison Ave) : This fusion restaurant combines flavors of Spain and Latin America in dishes such as blackened shrimp tacos with avocado salsa or tuna ceviche served up alongside creative cocktails dont miss their signature drink The Babarita!
8.The Beauty Shop Restaurant Cooper Young (966 S Cooper St): Dine inside a converted salon where the styling chairs are now booths with menus offering upscale eats like bison burgers or chicken alfredo pizza while admiring its hairdresser decor.
9.Memphis Pizza Caf Midtown (2087 Madison Ave) : Locals raves about the cheesy pies here , especially The Memphis BBQ Chicken Pie topped with barbecue sauce base, smoked chicken, mozzarella cheese and fresh chopped cilantro.
10. Alcenias Downtown (317 N Main St): Enjoy soul food staples from owner B.J. ChesterTamayos family recipes; delights include smothered pork chops served over riceandgravy or sweet potato pancakes drizzled in syrup grab a seat at one of her mismatched tables resembling grandmas yard sale.
These ten delectable spots are just some of what Memphis has to offer when it comes to exploring its culinary scene. So next time youre in town take note!
Websites:
1.https://arcaderestaurant.com/
2.http://gusfriedchicken.com/memphisdowntown/
3.http://www.dyersonbeale.com/
5. https://lafayettesmusicroom.com/memphis/aboutus
6.7.www.babalutacos.com/location/memphis/
8.https://www.thebeautyshoprestaurant.com/
9.http://memphispizzacafe.com/menus
10.https://alcenias.com/">http://hueyburger.allmenus.com/menu.asp
7.www.babalutacos.com/location/memphis/
8.https://www.thebeautyshoprestaurant.com/
9.http://memphispizzacafe.com/menus
10.https://alcenias.com/
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2119 Madison Ave Tn
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4872 Poplar Ave Tn
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966 S Cooper St Tn
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2087 Madison Ave Tn
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317 N Main St Tn
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