Guidebook for Memphis
Food Scene
Local Memphis BBQ. What we a known for! The BBQ nachos are a favorite of ours but you can't go wrong with their ribs or pulled pork.
173 locals recommend
Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central AveLocal Memphis BBQ. What we a known for! The BBQ nachos are a favorite of ours but you can't go wrong with their ribs or pulled pork.
This is the place to go if you are craving Mexican fare. Their table side guacamole, unique margaritas, and spacious patio make this place a top choice on our list!
2115 Madison Ave
This is the place to go if you are craving Mexican fare. Their table side guacamole, unique margaritas, and spacious patio make this place a top choice on our list!
The place serves fresh, unique Tex Mex cuisine. But if you are craving a gourmet hot dog, they got those too! Ask us for their happy hour specials.
Chiwawa
2059 Madison AveThe place serves fresh, unique Tex Mex cuisine. But if you are craving a gourmet hot dog, they got those too! Ask us for their happy hour specials.
Arguably the best pizza in town! But their sandwiches, salads, burgers, and wraps make them an excellent place to eat no matter what you are in the mood for.
30 locals recommend
The Trolley Stop Market
704 Madison AveArguably the best pizza in town! But their sandwiches, salads, burgers, and wraps make them an excellent place to eat no matter what you are in the mood for.
If convenience is what you are after, this pizza joint is a quarter mile from our home. They have cold beer, outdoor seating, and the best cheesy bread ever.
11 locals recommend
High Point Pizza
477 High Point TerraceIf convenience is what you are after, this pizza joint is a quarter mile from our home. They have cold beer, outdoor seating, and the best cheesy bread ever.
This dreamy old Hollywood themed restaurant serves one of the best weekend brunches in town, but we think it’s a solid choice no matter if you go for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
79 locals recommend
The Majestic Grille
145 S Main StThis dreamy old Hollywood themed restaurant serves one of the best weekend brunches in town, but we think it’s a solid choice no matter if you go for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Our favorite small breakfast joint! But call ahead or be prepared to wait.
75 locals recommend
Brother Juniper's
3519 Walker AveOur favorite small breakfast joint! But call ahead or be prepared to wait.
The oldest and best diner in town! Come here for a stellar breakfast, lunch or brunch. Be sure to try one of their milkshakes...they are out of this world!
111 locals recommend
The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main StThe oldest and best diner in town! Come here for a stellar breakfast, lunch or brunch. Be sure to try one of their milkshakes...they are out of this world!
Republic Coffee
Local coffee shop near our home. The coffee here is solid!
Cooper-Young
This young, hip area has great restaurants and fun bars.
BRUNCH!!!! Their brunch is a-mazing! Don't come here for dinner though....not the same.
102 locals recommend
The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper StBRUNCH!!!! Their brunch is a-mazing! Don't come here for dinner though....not the same.
If you want real southern food, you gotta come to Soul Fish. They are known for their fried catfish but we think the veggie plates are just as good.
86 locals recommend
Soul Fish Cafe
862 Cooper StIf you want real southern food, you gotta come to Soul Fish. They are known for their fried catfish but we think the veggie plates are just as good.
Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 Cooper StA local coffee shops with a chill vibe.
Voted as one of the Nations best new restaurants. Great place for a date night and a cocktail.
43 locals recommend
Hog & Hominy
707 W Brookhaven CirVoted as one of the Nations best new restaurants. Great place for a date night and a cocktail.
Gus is famous for his fried chicken. One bite and you'll know why.
159 locals recommend
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StGus is famous for his fried chicken. One bite and you'll know why.
Well butter my buns and call me a biscuit! This place has the best soul food in town. With everything from country fried steak, to mac n' cheese, to turnip greens, this place has it all.
998 Mississippi Blvd
998 Mississippi BoulevardWell butter my buns and call me a biscuit! This place has the best soul food in town. With everything from country fried steak, to mac n' cheese, to turnip greens, this place has it all.
Drinks & Nightlife
A favorite of Julie, Jeff and Memphis locals! This gastropub serves bar food kicked up a notch. You can also enjoy their creative specialty drinks, local brews and killer happy hour on their patio.
42 locals recommend
LOCAL On The Square
2126 Madison AveA favorite of Julie, Jeff and Memphis locals! This gastropub serves bar food kicked up a notch. You can also enjoy their creative specialty drinks, local brews and killer happy hour on their patio.
The ideal place for a date night! The cocktails are top notch and their food is served tapas sized, which is perfect for sharing. A little on the pricier side, you won’t regret coming here.
64 locals recommend
Alchemy Memphis
940 Cooper StThe ideal place for a date night! The cocktails are top notch and their food is served tapas sized, which is perfect for sharing. A little on the pricier side, you won’t regret coming here.
This downtown gastropub has unique food, creative cocktails, happy hour specials and a patio that makes this place just delightful.
61 locals recommend
SOB Downtown
345 S Main StThis downtown gastropub has unique food, creative cocktails, happy hour specials and a patio that makes this place just delightful.
All wino's must come here! Greencork is Memphis' first self serve wine bar. With tasty appetizers, Greencork is the perfect place to start your date night or finish it off with dessert wine.
7 locals recommend
Greencork
2156 Young AveAll wino's must come here! Greencork is Memphis' first self serve wine bar. With tasty appetizers, Greencork is the perfect place to start your date night or finish it off with dessert wine.
Famous for its night clubs, live blues music, and local fare. Ask us for recommendations here!
245 locals recommend
Beale Street
128 Beale StFamous for its night clubs, live blues music, and local fare. Ask us for recommendations here!
With bars, restaurants, live music, shopping, a spa and a movie theater, there's something for everyone in this area. Ask us for specific recommendations.
177 locals recommend
Overton Square
2101 Madison AveWith bars, restaurants, live music, shopping, a spa and a movie theater, there's something for everyone in this area. Ask us for specific recommendations.
A local Memphis brewery. Take a tour and then come enjoy a fresh brew in their tap room.
84 locals recommend
Wiseacre Brewery
2783 Broad AveA local Memphis brewery. Take a tour and then come enjoy a fresh brew in their tap room.
A local Memphis brewery. Definitely worth a tour if you are a beer connoisseur.
84 locals recommend
Memphis Made Brewing Company
768 Cooper StA local Memphis brewery. Definitely worth a tour if you are a beer connoisseur.
Sightseeing
Graceland
The home of the legendary Elvis Presley!
Experience the story and struggle of civil rights in America
319 locals recommend
National Civil Rights Museum - Lorraine Motel
450 Mulberry StExperience the story and struggle of civil rights in America
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
926 E McLemore AveAmerica’s one and only soul music museum
Grab a drink at the bar and watch the infamous Peabody ducks.
126 locals recommend
The Peabody Memphis
149 Union AveGrab a drink at the bar and watch the infamous Peabody ducks.
Dixon Gallery & Gardens
4339 Park AveAn art gallery surrounded by lovely gardens
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry RdA beautiful botanical garden retreat
Have dinner while you tour the “Mighty Mississippi”
*Must purchase tickets in advance
251 Riverside Dr
251 Riverside DriveHave dinner while you tour the “Mighty Mississippi”
*Must purchase tickets in advance
Arts & Culture
Known for its recordings of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, & Johnny Cash
217 locals recommend
Sun Studio
706 Union AveKnown for its recordings of Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, & Johnny Cash
A museum dedicated to the birth and history of rock and soul music.
72 locals recommend
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
191 Beale StA museum dedicated to the birth and history of rock and soul music.
Brooks Museum
1934 Poplar AveThe oldest and largest art museum in TN
Entertainment & Activities
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss PlKnown for its pandas, Ya Ya and Le Le
Who doesn't love the drive in? Load up your pillows, blankets, food, drinks, and friends and experience a movie at a drive in. Cost is $7.50 per person.
15 locals recommend
Malco Summer Drive-In
5310 Summer AveWho doesn't love the drive in? Load up your pillows, blankets, food, drinks, and friends and experience a movie at a drive in. Cost is $7.50 per person.
Essentials
This local grocer is conveniently located in our neighborhood and within walking distance from our house. Perfect for picking up a few staples.
High Point Grocery
469 High Point TerraceThis local grocer is conveniently located in our neighborhood and within walking distance from our house. Perfect for picking up a few staples.
HUGE grocery store with everything! They have a fuel center on site so it can be your one stop shop.
25 locals recommend
Kroger
540 S Mendenhall RdHUGE grocery store with everything! They have a fuel center on site so it can be your one stop shop.
Memphis FINALLY has a Whole Foods and we are proud of it! Come here for pricier, organic and natural foods.
42 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
5014 Poplar AveMemphis FINALLY has a Whole Foods and we are proud of it! Come here for pricier, organic and natural foods.
Everything Else
Memphis's International Airport. Only 15 min from our house.
18 locals recommend
Memphis International Airport
2491 Winchester RdMemphis's International Airport. Only 15 min from our house.