The Yummiest Bars in Memphis

Chili's

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (100) • $$

"We came to eat. It was within Lunch menu hours.. It wasn't not crowded . The waitress was attentive and prompt. The environment was nice. The music was upbeat. Yet, low enough for me to hear my daughter at the table . The burger was cooked just right and savory."

Mexico Grill Restaurant and Cantina

★★★★☆ 4.2 (22) • $

"Delicious food and clean well-appointed restaurant! Super service and excellent sweet tea! So Southern! We enjoyed our enchiladas and carne asada!"

Red Dog Saloon Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (6)

"I am without a doubt a dive bar kind of person. Also, I prefer a place not so crowded. This is the place for me. The beer is cheap and cold and the burgers are simply the best around. The bartender was super friendly and my husband and I enjoyed chatting with the locals very much. You get to watch the bartender/cook fix your food on the little grill that sits against a side wall with a two basket deep fryer beside it. It is definitely a no thrills kind of place but I'm sure that's how they manage to keep the beer and burgers priced so great!! It's a go-to for me and the hubbs."

The Crossing Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (18) • $$

"This is your typical dive bar. Parking lot is extremely small so it will be hard to find parking.Inside has plenty of seats and tables. They have karaoke and billiards. Smoking is allowed inside so don't come if smoke bothers you.This is a fun place. The food is good and not expensive. Typical bar food but I like chicken tenders and fries. Drinks are not expensive. Staff is really fun and makes this place worth visiting. I will probably return."

Tekila Mexican Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (149) • $$

"Opening football Season 2024-35! Chiefs vs Ravens! A nice crowd, clean, fun. Let's Go Dallas . This location was new to us, happy to be here. Karen was the best server with recommendations and a great personality and patient because our party was 4 plus a 2 yr old. The hot sauce on the chicken was superb, the chicken was tender ; loaded French fries were good; tekila special was delicious ; the salsa was awesome.! Thursday night drink specials! I'm not a local but my my family will go back"

Momoya

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 (14)

"Right when we entered the vibe was calm and fun, we were met by a nice waiter who assisted us. The drinks were amazing all of them were not too sugary or too sour the lemonade is an amazing one. Not to mention the appetizers and the food, Hands down the best food I have had in 6 years. It was fast, delicious, and we met the owner and he was SUPER nice we had an amazing time talking to him! The music was good and there was a certain room he let me see it looked just like the seats in Korea it was amazing. An amazing place to have fun, eat amazing food, and chat!"

L L's Bar & Grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (11) • $

"Some might classify this as a dive bar. Not so! It's a family bar and grill. Good, good, good people and great, great, great food!!The LL Burger is the BOMB. Might as well get the krinkle cut fries too. Pork chop sandwich with fried okra? YEP!Or maybe just some fried catfish? It's done right here and served with an ice cold beer."

Roadside Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (48) • $

"Best wings I've yet to find in the area, the staff are super friendly and well the have motorcycle parking which for me is a huge bonus. If you haven't stopped by definitely find the time to get some good wings, good beer and a smile."

Awedaddys Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (145) • $$

"I am a huge fan of restaurants at marinas and Awedaddy's Bar and Grill at Gallatin Marina is a perfect example of why.It was the end of an extremely hot day, and we still agreed to sit outside and eat. The outdoor bar was comfortable, the staff (or Crew according to their t-shirts) were busy, but hard working and most attentive. We ordered drinks from the bar and then our meals. Our waitress was there on her first day and was a trooper. She was efficient, friendly, and funny. She worked really hard and did a great job. The entire staff was running around in a well choreographed dance routine filling orders, refilling drinks, serving food, and taking care of all the guests.This is an excellent dinner location and during the week they have bands perform. Check out Awedaddy's at Gallatin Marina for a wonderful meal."

No Way Jose

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (34) • $$

"Opened in January of 2016, this is Cleveland's newest Mexican restaurant. It's located in west Cleveland off Highway 8. It's in the shopping center where Gibsons used to be long time ago when I was a kid. Security Guards: As soon as I walked in I saw a security guard at the inside entrance to the restaurant. Now, I have been gone from here for 15 years but I don't know why this Mexican restaurant has to have security guards. It was on a Friday night that me and my family visited though. Bar: They do have a great big bar inside. The Friday night that I visited it was very busy but it was 7pm. Now, this might be the reason for the armed security guards. Menu items ordered: 3 Tacos and some cheese sticks for our appetizer. The tacos were ok but needed some more flavor in my opinion. They do have TVs in here but no WiFi for customers at the present stated my waitress. I saw a sign inside that said no smoking. The restaurant played Mexican music the whole time I was here.Parking: there's plenty of parking out front. I even saw some trucks double parked outside taking up two parking places and nobody bothered them. I believe Cleveland now has 4 true Mexican restaurants now including this new one. The one down town is what down town is what I call American Mexican which I don't count."

Live Edge Bar And Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (44)

"Solid sports-bar, with good enough food to be a viable date-night dinner destination! Outdoor seating for smokers and those who enjoy the weather. Clean new building, with friendly waittresses and plenty of on-site parking; this may well be the best BAR in North-Central Arkansas! (If you disagree, send me the next bar contender.)Start:The Crispy Brussel Sprout appetizer sounded so crazy, and it was a good start! Interesting and unusual, it set the tone for a night of adventure. Drinks:The Mojito was a bit light on muddled mint, but heck - it is a SPORTS bar - not a cocktail mixology bar. My Deep Eddie Lemon w Sprite was spot-on! (Stick to highballs and simple drinks.)Entrees:Wow; the Assorted Sliders were really good, with an exotic array of flavors - and the quail egg was a nice touch. Mac-N-Cheese side was creamy and far too good to be served in a bar! My wife loved her Chicken Sammy, although she didn't care for the spicy honey. Sports:More than one NFL football game was on TV, and it was easy to watch multiple teams. Even better; the volume was perfect - loud enough to hear, without killing our dinner conversation. Service:The bored young hostess may have partied too hard on Saturday night, but our waittress (Latosha) was attentive and excellent! Kudos to the owner; like the Terminatorwe will be back!!"

JB's Pour House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (285) • $$

"We needed a late night spot that was still serving food! Pour house was an excellent choice! Pour house isn't just bar food. We all got an excellent meal! The appetizers & drinks were great! The entrees were excellent too! Our server was great! There are plenty of TVs to watch various games but it's still quiet enough to have a conversation. We really enjoyed pour house & we'll be back!"

Hops and Barley

★★★★☆ 4 (41) • $$

"We ordered the dinner hamburger steak with peppers, onions and cheese and it was fantastic. The baked potato was very well prepared. I also ordered their large "Delux Bloody Mary Drink and it was fantastic. It had severe green olives, three shirmp, a large piece of fried bacon and a pickle on top. Oh and I asked for spicy and it was medium though I'll ask for double spicy next time. Cheers!!!"

Villa Castrioti

★★★★☆ 3.9 (154) • $$

"Love Italian food so we decided to have dinner at VC. As usual, the staff was friendly and the service was great. The bar area was packed (live music)) so we sat in the dining area. We had the giant mozzarella sticks and I had the Veal with mushroom risotto. The veal was pure perfection but the risotto was just okay. The risotto was missing something along with salt."

Tito's Mexican Restaurant - Bellevue

★★★★☆ 3.6 (87)

"Dropped by on a rainy Sunday cause Yelp ratings of all others in the area were abysmal. Did not regret it. My husband loves horchata so he was super happy to see that on the menu. The salsa was great, just the right amount of chunkiness and cilantro for me. I ordered a fajita salad and was so disappointed when it came with just chicken. Thankfully my husband ordered the Fajitas so I stole his veggies and added my side of black beans. His fajitas were huge, hot and delicious. When I got the bill it all made sense, the server rang in a taco salad instead. We left full and happy aside from the ordering mixup."

Shorty’s Bar and Grill

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Shorty's bar and grill is the best place in Pocahontas to eat they got a new cook the food's done I give them five stars everybody come out and join them play pool have a good time kid friendly place I'll be back to eat there many a days thanks Shorty's bar and grill for the kind service fast food and great time"

Cancun Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (107) • $

"This place was delicious! Our server was so friendly, the music was fun and upbeat, the food was delicious and CHEAP for what you get! The fajitas had shrimp, steak, chorizo, and chicken in them along with the peppers & onions, for only $16.99. Cannot beat that!!! I will be returning here without a doubt, I have found my new favorite mexican spot!"

Chili’s Grill & Bar

★★☆☆☆ 2.1 (19)

"Grabbed food before boarding our flight and Chick Fil-A our first choice was closed since it was a Sunday, so we settled for Chilli's. At first I was annoyed because we stood at the front waiting to be seated while two co workers talked and did not even turn around to acknowledge us. It took the bartender to walk pass and speak to us and tell us someone would be with us in a few for the lady to finally stop talking and acknowledge us. This lady turned out to be our waiter too. Food ordering was a little also irritating because you order and pay through a QR code and of course I screwed up and ordered two of the same entrees twice and did not realize it until it was brought to me, but the waiter was kind to take it off. Food was good. I ordered the chicken Caesar salad, the chicken crispy ranch and the grilled avocado chicken sandwich and everyone enjoyed their meal. It was made fresh to order, which is always a plus. Price point pretty comparable to other restaurants alike. The waiter also refilled our drinks without asking and gave me a complimentary strawberry Lemonade so she made up for us waiting when we first arrived. Customer Service passed the test."

Pueblo Real Mexican Restaurant - Franklin

★★★★☆ 4.3 (388) • $$

The Lookout At The Pyramid

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (586) • $$

"When visiting the pyramid in Memphis this is a nice side step to get in. At the top of the pyramid is a section that you have to pay to enter, but it is totally worth it. I will preface this with the fact that I only came here to go to the lookout and not eat at the Lookout.Basically locate the elevator in the middle of the building and approach. Buy yourself a ticket and all you have to do is wait for the elevator to take the long trip up/down the tower.When you exit the elevator at the top follow the signs to the observation decks and take in the view. It may take you a few minutes to adjust when you step out onto the platform as it is meant to be a glass floor. Some of the panels, however, may need a good cleaning so that you can see through the floor.One observation deck allows for you to see out over the city of Memphis. The other observation deck looks out over the Mississippi and feels more rural than urban in view. To go between the observation decks you have to walk through the restaurant.When you are done taking in the view, just head back to the elevator to go back down. It can be as long of an experience as you want to make it out to be."

Moon River Marina & Resort

★★★★☆ 3.5 (6)

"We decided on Moon River Marina for our one dinner out while staying on Lake Barkley. Group of 7. We had a few apps. Wings, pickles, cheese sticks, and mushrooms. For dinner we had a variety. Salad, chicken sandwich chicken strips, and 3 of us had catfish. Everything was very tasty. We sat outside overlooking marina and lake. Very nice. Service was very good. Highly recommend if looking for a nice casual lakefront restaurant."

The Nations Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (65) • $$

"My husband and I had driven by this place a hundred times before we finally stopped in. Yes, it is a dive bar but that is part of the charm. It's a great neighborhood spot without all of the bachelorette parties and tourist nonsense.Our bartender was super friendly. I can't remember his name but he called everyone "Buddy" and it cracked me up. Great service--he kept our drinks full and checked in on us throughout the night to make sure we were all good.We ordered the hot pretzel and a burger with tots. Best pretzel. That should have been my meal. The burger was good--not greasy, did not fall apart. The tots were delicious. I was definitely not expecting my food to be as great as it was. We will be back!"

The Blacksmith Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (34)

"The place looks really nice and they have live music in the bar area. It was clean and there was no wait to go eat.The food was very good and so were the drinks. The service was fine. The waiter was a bit quirky and strange but he had a good smile and was helpful when he did come around. I'd go back again and even for a date night or event."

Los Cabos

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (57) • $$

"Slow service. Waiter took my drink order, brought me my margarita and said that chips and salsa were coming. 15 mins later they came. Then another waiter asked me if everything was alright. Considering that nobody had even taken my food order after sitting there for 20 mins, no, everything was not alright. She offered to take my order (burrito verdes). Waiter didn't ask if I wanted a glass of water which could have come in handy since my margarita has been dry for 10 mins with no waiter in sight. On the other hand, my food was about what you would expect in Memphis: average Tex-Mex faire. Not spectacular but not bad either. Had to go looking for my waiter to get the check. Too bad. They lost out on another $4.00. I wanted another margarita but wasn't willing to wait 20 mins for it"

Cypress View Golf and Recreation

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"I've been a regular here for almost a year now. A hidden gem that is open to the public. I work remotely so i love being able to use the Wi-Fi here to work and eat something delicious for lunch! My favorites are the Cypress Club sandwich, BBQ nachos and Big Mike's Burger is perfectly seasoned! They got a great selection of beers, premium malt beverages, sodas, and sport drinks. The ambiance is beautiful right on the golf course and overlooking the pool. I like that they always have on the TVs or play music over the speakers. The staff is very nice and friendly and provide great service!"

Whiskey Ranch

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (8)

"An excellent hometown stop!!! The GM Mike, Chef Joe and their staff know what they're doing!! I ordered the double cheeseburger and it did not disappoint. Extremely tasty, great ambiance, good service and worth the visit!!"

Nothing Bundt Cakes

★★★★☆ 3.9 (92) • $$

"I love SOBWe always sit at the bar with Carlos. He is my favorite bartender in town. I'm new to the area and find myself at SOB once a week at least. The menu is extensive and has some really amazing items. Favorites include Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls as an appetizer and Duck Fried Rice. Entree favs are Zaka bowl with shrimp and the Buffalo chicken sandwich! Sit with Carlos at the bar and he will make you a fabulous cocktail or use his expertise on wine selection!I'll be back again and againYou'll probably see me there!"

CAP’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (16)

"Absolutely stellar! We got the burger and fries and chicken tenders and fries. Truly, the chicken tenders were the best in Clarksville! Friendly staff and nice atmosphere! The burger was exactly what we were craving- great flavor and fresh! We will be back! Many times!!"

Odette

★★★★★ 4.5 (218) • $$

"Fabulous mains that were delicately crafted and seasoned. A joy to the palate ! Service was superb and atmosphere was upscale and casual.. we tried the grilled pork chop over pasta special which was tasty and the green curry gulf fish dish which was also delicious. Good date night place !"

Bartaco - Nashville

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1885) • $$

"The tacossss hereee are amazing !! And the drinks don't fall shirts either ! There's specialty are their margaritas- like the spicy ones ! The food serving style it's sharing for the whole tables and you buy individual tacos! The mushrooms tacos and the carne asada were delicious full of flavor . If your not a fan of spicy food there other options to choose from . Great for brunch or for a night out to hangout ! The server was amazing and took his time in explaining which options were the most popular to the most spicy one ! Definitely a great experience!"

Maria Bonita Authentic Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (42)

"I have been to Maria Bonita's a number of times and used them to cater events for me as well. The food is always excellent and the price is good. Maria has been a real blessing when I've needed to have food prepared for an early event, and has often opened up a little wary so I could have it to my doctors on time.And one of my most favorite things about Maria Bonita's is their monster margaritas. They are huge and are nice and strong! I love this place and so will you!"

Nectar Urban Cantina

★★★★★ 4.5 (586) • $$

"Happy Cinco de Mayo! I hope I spelled that correctly. It's such a fantastic day to indulge in delicious Mexican cuisine. Nectar Urban Cantina is our go-to spot, not just for their mouthwatering dishes, but also for their excellent service. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, complete with a ramp for those who require it. Plus, you can even bring your furry friends along. They allow dogs outside. And if you're lucky, you might be treated to some incredible live music. Have a great day!"

Rooster's Blues House

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (33) • $$

"This is probably one of the bigger bars in Oxford with both an upstairs and downstairs. They also often book double bands with one upstairs and one downstairs. The have a balcony that is to the side of the square that can be enjoyable. It seems they always have a decent sized crowd in here and it certainly is worthy of a visit on a pub crawl around the Oxford Square. They will soon be closing in Oxford and moving to Memphis."

Libro at Laurelwood

★★★★☆ 4.2 (58) • $$

"If you want to read a good book and eat well, Libro is the place to be. I enjoyed my steak salad when I tell you I ate that salad so fast. You would've thought I've never eaten before. It was flavorful, colorful, and fresh. I ordered my steak medium well as always. I did enjoy my Cajun fries but I wasn't too focused on it because the salad was just that good. The service was excellent, the waiter constantly checked in on my guest and I as we caught up on our lives over a wonder meal. If you are not a big drinker like me, you should try the fruit tea. It does come in a cocktail glass and it was garnished with a fresh mint."

Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (232) • $$$

"Andrew Michaels had been on our list for a long time and we finally decided to make a reservation for a date night. Our dinner reservation was at 6:30 and we were seated promptly upon arrival. The hostess sat us at a small table against the wall in between two big parties, which's not a great spot if you are trying to enjoy a relaxing, intimate date night. The whole space felt cramped and I could hear every conversation going on around us. It was a really irritating and uncomfortable start to our dinner. The rest of the dinner was not very memorable. We got two drinks, two appetizers, and two pasta entrees. The only thing I mildly enjoyed was the Focaccia appetizer. The Tuna Crudo was very overpriced at $16 for only four tiny pieces. The pasta portions were really small for the price they are charging. It would've been fine if they tasted phenomenal but they were just ok, average at best. We were really disappointed with the whole dining experience at that point and were ready to just get the check and leave. But we ended up getting dessert and that turned out to be the highlight of our evening. I got the Trio of Gelato and my boyfriend got the Chocolate Sticky Toffee Pudding. The gelato was some of the best I've ever had with super creamy texture. The chocolate toffee pudding was so delicious! We loved the pecan powder and the smooth rich chocolate. I joked that I'd probably come back here just for the desserts. Overall it was a subpar dinner experience. We might come back and give them another try in the future but for now we'll save the special dates and occasions elsewhere."