Restaurant Iris

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Iris for brunch with a friend, and I can confidently say it exceeded my expectations! The menu offered a fantastic variety of options, making choosing a bit of a delightful challenge. I started with the duck and chicken andouille sausage chowder, which was incredible, and then I enjoyed the apple and goat cheese salad with salmon as my protein. The flavors were beautifully balanced, and I highly recommend both dishes!My friend also opted for the apple and goat cheese salad, though she chose to have it without the goat cheese and salmon. It was cooked perfectly, and we both enjoyed it immensely. For drinks, I had a mimosa with just a splash of orange juice, while she chose a lovely green tea that was served in a classy little glass kettle. The server poured it for her periodically, adding a nice touch to the experience.The service at Iris was outstanding--our server was attentive without being intrusive, checking in just the right amount and ensuring we had everything we needed. It really made the experience that much better!I highly recommend Iris for brunch. I'm not sure if many people realize they offer brunch, but it's definitely worth a visit. You won't be disappointed!

Well I tried having dinner here. Let me start by saying that I have lost a lot of weight over the last 2 years. I don't drink alcohol and only drink flavored water. I carry it with me as most places do not carry it. My wife and I walked in and were seated at our reservation time no problem. We ordered our starter and then entree's and then out of the blue a lady who I thought would have been bringing us food because we had been sitting there for close to 15 minutes told me that we had to take our water back to the car. She was not nice about it either. So we opted to walk and eat elsewhere. We had ordered over $100 worth of food so it still wasn't a small check. We have been to multiple 4-5 star restaurants in Memphis and this is the first who had told us that for "legal" reasons we couldn't drink our water in their restaurant.

Long overdue review of this wonderful establishment. We have been coming to Iris since way back when Kelly turned down NBA stars for dinner. I always loved that story, I don't care how embellished it may be. It's great that he even beat him in a one on one game later, who knew Kelly English could even dunk????!!!!!The new location is much larger, has many more seats, and a beautifully decorated interior. It's whimsical and just lovely. The bar is amazing, and even boasts its own menu. They have a Cruvinet machine that holds fine/expensive bottles of wine for sale by the glass. It's great for when you want to try something but don't want to buy the whole bottle. Brilliant! They even have an oyster shucking station right there at the bar. When this location first opened, they had another Chef behind the menu. It was good, but it wasn't Kelly English good.... If you had been to the old Iris, you knew immediately that it was different. Kelly has since taken over the kitchen and implemented his recipes and style back into the heart of the house. I even got the old Surf and Turf "Iris Style" on my last visit. Holy shit! It was so damn good!!! If you've never had it, you are missing out man. Yum. I'm drooling thinking about it. Iris is as good as ever, and now you can actually get a table within a reasonable timeframe because it can now seat so many. There are private rooms available and they even have an exhibition kitchen where KE will cook right there in front of you. What more could you ask for?? Get your ass here now! Did I even mention the seafood hoecakes??? Geez'24 - 30/100

(Placeholder) What hasn't already been said about Kelly English's standard bearer? The food is the best in Memphis, the staff the best in Memphis, the environment and decor exceptional (hard to say the best in Memphis' when the canvas is shopping center architecture rather than, say an intimate 11 table house just off Overton Square...).There's nothing below 'remarkable' on the menu. It's also fantastic to see the chef make the rounds during service- I don't know if this is 5-star practice, a Kelly English thing, or New Orleans practice, but it speaks to the regard that staff has for its clientele (what commenting to our waitress about the booming septuagenarian gas bag that seemed to be the marshal of a party of 6 at a table across the way, our server apologized for the vociferousness of one of their 'usual patrons'. At first, I wished that she would have lambasted human Foghorn Leghorn; upon reflection, it's kind of remarkable she'd stick up for the guy, so, props; but still, quiet down, Boomer).

Great combination of Southern and Cajun cuisine. Totally enjoyed everything we had. The griddle cake and BBQ shrimp starters were delish. The grit in the shrimp and grit was buttery and creamy. The desserts were also scrumptious. I hope to be back to sample the dinner menu. A+

Sunday Brunch on a busy Sunday for Moms Day. Crab Griddle Cakes Wedge Salad I had Quiche Lorraine He had Steak and Eggson both!! Sunday Bruch Excellence

FIVE STARS! FIVE STARS! FIVE STARS! That's the post! FIVE STARS! I had the blessed opportunity to take my wife to brunch at Restaurant Iris and I am sooo glad that I did! I highly recommend the Corn & Crab Griddle Cakes, Redfish Clemenceau, and definitely have yourself a Mint Julip while you're there! By the way, did I mention FIVE STARS!

First time finally dining at Iris.It is a New Orleans style cuisine. My fave food in the world! So, I had high expectations.They did not disappoint. My hubby ordered the duck gumbo and I, half dozen raw oysters.Both were delicious. For supper we had the short ribs and the red fish. Hubby loved the meat. I enjoyed my fish. Very flavorful!!The place itself is really cool, vibrant but not busy. Very aesthetically pleasing to the eye.Wish I remember my waiter's name. She was friendly and well verse on the menu and drinks. Highly recommend!!!

First time visit for a business lunch on a Friday. At 12:20pm ALL conversation and business came to a loud booming halt as a (great sounding) three piece trio (sax, bass, and snare drum) comes from the back of the restaurant. They were performing at the right volume if outside and trying to draw attention, but dang! Fortunately they ceased about 20 minutes later and we were able to return to our business and conversations. Colleagues had red fish plate and I tried the chicken sandwich. All was very good but they've certainly stayed ahead of inflation (thank you Joe B. & team). Service was fine and I saw evidence of training.

Second visit in a row that was very disappointing. It's Kelly English and fine dining, so expectations should be high. The service and ambiance were great. It was the food that was mediocre at best and took an extraordinary long time to be served.