South of Beale

I haven't been back to Memphis in awhile. South on Beale used to be a regular stop for us. Wow, has this place slipped. It is no longer worth a stop. We came by on a slow Sunday night and wanted to sit at the bar. There were three men sitting at the bar and EVERY other seat, all down the line was dirty; plates, glasses, food. It was disgusting. The manager was sitting at the end of the bar with piles of papers, oblivious until she finally saw us standing there. She looked up and quickly saw that we wanted to sit down and started cleaning up. They really woke up and stared cleaning once they saw us. I was willing to just get over myself and give them a second chance. I went back to the washroom... and it was filthy. I was walking back and spied the kitchen through an open window. It looked gross too. We left. I think it's time for SoB to give up the ghost. Sad, but it happens.

The server Ashley is amazing. Great recommendations for choice of food. I had the duck fried rice and it was a perfect size and it's an appetizer. Also recommend the bread pudding. *FREE POPCORN that has a perfect kick!

Atmosphere of this place gets a 10/10! I felt like it had personality, was big and open, and still felt intimate! The location is great too especially if you're enjoying the sights and sounds of downtown Memphis before or after your meal. I dined in a party of 4 and we shared three appetizers and tried four different meals -- all of it was a damn knockout!My meal: Buffalo chicken sandwich with french fries. Fries were crunchy on the outside and so soft on the inside with so much flavor. I love a good French fry!!! The sandwich stole the show. The sauce was sooooo wonderful and the blue cheese on top was subtle for most of the sandwich and then you'd get a sharp bite and it was just delicious! My husband loved the steak & Mac and cheese. I tried a bite of both and it was wonderful!My sister and brother in law split the duck patty melt and the short ribs and they enjoyed both so much as well. For appetizers we got the cheesesteak egg rolls and the chicken bao buns and they were delicious but the buns stole the show! (So much so that I neglected to get a photo of them!)Our server was kind and there when we needed anything. Food runners (possibly the chefs as well?) who brought the food out were so genuinely nice as well. SOB left a great first impression. It's worth your visit and attention and offers tons of unique menu options! We are lucky to have them in Memphis!!

The general tso cauliflower is all you need to know. It is incredible. All of their food is delicious and it is a nice vibe with great service!

Nice modern decor. Casual ambiance. Food 4/5. There needs to be more seasoning. The best thing on the menu was the cauliflower. The service was ok. We had one waiter for a party of 25. ‍She did her best.

Popped in for a lite bite over the holiday week and the atmosphere was clean, festive and staff were welcoming! Our server was attentive fast and accurate.The fried chicken bao was crispy and flavorful. 10/10 recommend

Popped into SOB right before the Moulin Rouge musical at the Orpheum last night and it was a pleasant experience. The atmosphere was very romantic with dim lighting and a very upscale city vibe. Trey was our server and he was exceptional. He was attentive and kind gentleman! The General Tso's Cauliflower was my favorite! Great flavor and it was super light on the stomach. Additionally, had the chicken enchilada bowl. I wouldn't say I would order it again. There was a lot more rice and lettuce than chicken. I was expecting more chicken and as you can see pictured, there wasn't a lot.

Went here as part of a food tour. Had the duck fried rice. It was sooo delicious. Very rich.

First time here and everything was great!We always eat at Flying Fish when we come to Memphis, but we were truly impressed with SoB hahaWe started off with the General Tso's cauliflower bites, delicious. I got the Zaka Bowl and me and my sister got the Espresso Marrini's. The Zaka Bowl was different, I liked it and the martini's were great.The service was great! We were seated at the bar and the tender, Joe was awesome! I personally feel there should've been someone else behind the counter helping him out but that's just my take on that.The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting. I would definitely come to SoB again!

We frequent this restaurant a lot before shows at the Orpheum theater but today I had the best pancakes I've ever eaten in my life. The peaches and cream pancakes are absolutely a must have!! Pastry cream in between fluffy crispy-edged pancakes with maple soaked peaches with a hint of cinnamon! All of our food was fantastic. The chicken sandwich, the burger, the Mac and cheese, but the pancakes were beyond amazing!! Don't take these off the menu!