Guidebook for Memphis
Drinks & Nightlife
Best happy hour in town!
Simply can’t beat their happy hour prices for amazing quality food and drinks.
Everything (minus entrees and whole wine bottles) is half off (drinks, appetizers, everything!) from 4:00pm until 6:00pm from Monday-Friday.
Wide variety of food and drink options.
Average Prices:
Small Plates: ~$9
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Share Plates: ~$13
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Big Plates: ~$22
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Desserts: ~$8
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alchemymemphis.com
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Alchemy Memphis
940 Cooper StBest happy hour in town!
Simply can’t beat their happy hour prices for amazing quality food and drinks.
Everything (minus entrees and whole wine bottles) is half off (drinks, appetizers, everything!) from 4:00pm until 6:00pm from Monday-Friday.
Wide variety of food and drink options.
Average Prices:
Small Plates: ~$9
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Share Plates: ~$13
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Big Plates: ~$22
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Desserts: ~$8
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alchemymemphis.com
Great dive bar and diner!
Large beer selection, both on tap and bottled. Pool tables, foosball, and live music.
We highly recommend their wings, mozzarella sticks, and pimento cheese fries! Delicious and pocketbook friendly!
Average Prices:
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Munchies: ~$5
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Specialty Sandwiches: ~$7.50
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Quesadillas/Pizzas: ~$10
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Salads: ~$7
www.youngavenuedeli.com
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Young Avenue Deli
2119 Young AveGreat dive bar and diner!
Large beer selection, both on tap and bottled. Pool tables, foosball, and live music.
We highly recommend their wings, mozzarella sticks, and pimento cheese fries! Delicious and pocketbook friendly!
Average Prices:
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Munchies: ~$5
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Specialty Sandwiches: ~$7.50
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Quesadillas/Pizzas: ~$10
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Salads: ~$7
www.youngavenuedeli.com
Offering pints, samplers, and growlers; Hammer & Ale maintains a balanced and evolving selection on 24 draught taps + some limited release options from local breweries. Though concise, their food menu is designed to complement their beverage selection. Their food is intended to be sharable and light, with something for everyone.
Average Prices:
Snacks N’ Sides: ~$5
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Sandwiches: ~$8
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Sweets: ~$6
www.hammerandale.com
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Hammer & Ale
921 Cooper StOffering pints, samplers, and growlers; Hammer & Ale maintains a balanced and evolving selection on 24 draught taps + some limited release options from local breweries. Though concise, their food menu is designed to complement their beverage selection. Their food is intended to be sharable and light, with something for everyone.
Average Prices:
Snacks N’ Sides: ~$5
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Sandwiches: ~$8
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Sweets: ~$6
www.hammerandale.com
A little midtown bar with great slider sandwiches, Lobster Rolls, friendly staff, and a fantastic patio.
We recommend their wings and the Jameson Slushy (the most refreshing drink around!)
Average Prices:
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Kick Starters: ~$10
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Sliders (3/plate): ~$11
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Desserts: ~$5
thesliderinn.com
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Slider Inn - Midtown
2117 Peabody AveA little midtown bar with great slider sandwiches, Lobster Rolls, friendly staff, and a fantastic patio.
We recommend their wings and the Jameson Slushy (the most refreshing drink around!)
Average Prices:
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Kick Starters: ~$10
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Sliders (3/plate): ~$11
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Desserts: ~$5
thesliderinn.com
Railgarten is an all-in-one destination where food & drink meets indoor games and outdoor entertainment. This location includes ping pong tables, outdoor music venue, diner, boutique ice cream parlor, and a hideaway cocktail bar.
Average Prices:
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Starters: ~$9
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Salads: ~$12
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Sandwiches: ~$12
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Entrees: ~$15
railgarten.com
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Railgarten
2166 Central AveRailgarten is an all-in-one destination where food & drink meets indoor games and outdoor entertainment. This location includes ping pong tables, outdoor music venue, diner, boutique ice cream parlor, and a hideaway cocktail bar.
Average Prices:
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Starters: ~$9
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Salads: ~$12
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Sandwiches: ~$12
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Entrees: ~$15
railgarten.com
Featuring live piano players seven nights a week, this watering hole is known for being packed with an eclectic mix of regulars, newcomers, socialites and Elton John junkies.
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This is the sister bar to the famous Chicago bar by the same name that was opened in 1929.
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thezebralounge.net
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Zebra Lounge
2114 Trimble PlFeaturing live piano players seven nights a week, this watering hole is known for being packed with an eclectic mix of regulars, newcomers, socialites and Elton John junkies.
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This is the sister bar to the famous Chicago bar by the same name that was opened in 1929.
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thezebralounge.net
Famous local brewery!
Spacious tap room with bar stocked with their locally crafted beer.
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While they don't serve food themselves, they do partner with the best food trucks in Memphis that set up shop in their parking lot.
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They also allow deliveries from outside restaurants and are right next door to Aldo's Pizza Pies. Feel free to bring a pie over and have a beer in their tap room.
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Don’t forget to go on one of their free brewery tours at 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
memphismadebrewing.com
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Memphis Made Brewing Company
768 Cooper StFamous local brewery!
Spacious tap room with bar stocked with their locally crafted beer.
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While they don't serve food themselves, they do partner with the best food trucks in Memphis that set up shop in their parking lot.
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They also allow deliveries from outside restaurants and are right next door to Aldo's Pizza Pies. Feel free to bring a pie over and have a beer in their tap room.
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Don’t forget to go on one of their free brewery tours at 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
memphismadebrewing.com
Food Scene
A bit more pricey, but for good reason. Voted “Restaurateur of the Year” in 2010 by Memphis Restaurant Association, executive chef Ben Smith has created a superb menu influenced by his extensive travels in the Pacific Rim.
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Average Prices:
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Appetizers: ~$12
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Small Plates: ~$19
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Entrees: ~$25
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Desserts: ~$8
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tsunamimemphis.com
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Tsunami
928 Cooper StA bit more pricey, but for good reason. Voted “Restaurateur of the Year” in 2010 by Memphis Restaurant Association, executive chef Ben Smith has created a superb menu influenced by his extensive travels in the Pacific Rim.
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Average Prices:
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Appetizers: ~$12
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Small Plates: ~$19
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Entrees: ~$25
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Desserts: ~$8
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tsunamimemphis.com
An Italian neighborhood restaurant that reminds you of the 'old country‘; their menu is based on simple Sicilian recipes where the taste and quality speaks for itself.
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We recommend Strano! for it’s spectacular brunch! Unlimited mimosas and breakfast pizzas…mmmm.
Average Prices:
Brunch unlimited Mimosas: $15
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Brunch plates: ~$9
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Appetizers: ~$10
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Pasta: ~$14
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Entrees: ~$25
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Pizza: ~$20
stranoskitchen.com
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Strano! Sicilian Kitchen & Bar
948 Cooper StAn Italian neighborhood restaurant that reminds you of the 'old country‘; their menu is based on simple Sicilian recipes where the taste and quality speaks for itself.
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We recommend Strano! for it’s spectacular brunch! Unlimited mimosas and breakfast pizzas…mmmm.
Average Prices:
Brunch unlimited Mimosas: $15
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Brunch plates: ~$9
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Appetizers: ~$10
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Pasta: ~$14
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Entrees: ~$25
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Pizza: ~$20
stranoskitchen.com
Pan-Asian fare that includes sushi & Sizchuan dishes with a lively atmosphere!
Some of the best sushi in town.
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Delivery available
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Average Prices:
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Appetizers: ~$5
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Entrees: ~$12
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Sushi Rolls: ~$6-14
mulanmidtown.net
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Mulan Asian Bistro - Young Ave
2149 Young AvePan-Asian fare that includes sushi & Sizchuan dishes with a lively atmosphere!
Some of the best sushi in town.
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Delivery available
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Average Prices:
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Appetizers: ~$5
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Entrees: ~$12
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Sushi Rolls: ~$6-14
mulanmidtown.net
With décor that conjures up images of a ‘50s-style beauty shop, (with historical roots as Priscilla Presley’s former curl-and-dye spot), this restaurant is famous for it’s fresh, bold flavors, with an ever evolving menu crafted by chef/food artist Karen Carrier.
Average Prices:
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Little Bites: ~$10
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Big Bites: ~$25
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Gourmet Salads: ~$9
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Sides: ~$6
thebeautyshoprestaurant.com
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The Beauty Shop
966 Cooper StWith décor that conjures up images of a ‘50s-style beauty shop, (with historical roots as Priscilla Presley’s former curl-and-dye spot), this restaurant is famous for it’s fresh, bold flavors, with an ever evolving menu crafted by chef/food artist Karen Carrier.
Average Prices:
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Little Bites: ~$10
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Big Bites: ~$25
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Gourmet Salads: ~$9
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Sides: ~$6
thebeautyshoprestaurant.com
Sweet Grass is a neighborhood bistro offering Low Country style cuisine with local ingredients. Sharing a chef and a kitchen
Oyster Raw Bar
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Great vegetarian options!
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Average Prices:
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Snacks: ~$12
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Soups & Salads: ~$7
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Vegetables: ~$8
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Entrees: ~$25
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Sweets: ~$8
sweetgrassmemphis.com
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Sweet Grass
937 Cooper StSweet Grass is a neighborhood bistro offering Low Country style cuisine with local ingredients. Sharing a chef and a kitchen
Oyster Raw Bar
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Great vegetarian options!
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Average Prices:
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Snacks: ~$12
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Soups & Salads: ~$7
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Vegetables: ~$8
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Entrees: ~$25
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Sweets: ~$8
sweetgrassmemphis.com
Celtic Crossing is a purveyor of traditional Irish fare & libations. Live music offered frequently on their patio.
We recommend the Fish & Chips!
Average Prices:
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Starters: ~$8
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Burgers & Sandwiches: ~$10
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Entrees: ~$13
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Desserts: ~$6.50
celticcrossingmemphis.com
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Celtic Crossing Irish Pub
903 Cooper StCeltic Crossing is a purveyor of traditional Irish fare & libations. Live music offered frequently on their patio.
We recommend the Fish & Chips!
Average Prices:
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Starters: ~$8
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Burgers & Sandwiches: ~$10
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Entrees: ~$13
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Desserts: ~$6.50
celticcrossingmemphis.com
A great New York style, urban inspired pizza hangout.
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The best pizza in town in our opinion!
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Located right next door to Memphis Made Brewery, which welcomes you to bring a pie over to their tap room to enjoy Aldo’s pizza paired to their locally crafted brews.
Average Prices:
Appetizers: ~$6
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By-the-slice: ~$3
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12 inch pizza: ~$15
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18 inch pizza: ~$22
aldospizzapies.com
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Aldo's Pizza Pies - Midtown
752 Cooper StA great New York style, urban inspired pizza hangout.
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The best pizza in town in our opinion!
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Located right next door to Memphis Made Brewery, which welcomes you to bring a pie over to their tap room to enjoy Aldo’s pizza paired to their locally crafted brews.
Average Prices:
Appetizers: ~$6
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By-the-slice: ~$3
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12 inch pizza: ~$15
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18 inch pizza: ~$22
aldospizzapies.com
Authentic New Orleans fare from 2009 Food & Wine magazine “Best New Chef” Kelly English. Second Line boasts a casual atmosphere complete with Memphis-inspired New Orleans favorites like poboys, seafood plates, roasted meats, and unique cocktails, such as fresh-squeezed Hurricanes, that are always tailor-made. The Second Line continues English’s commitment to use fresh and local ingredients whenever possible and is the perfect spot to catch a Grizzlies game throughout the season.
Average Prices:
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Appetizers: ~$11
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PoBoys: ~$14
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Entrees: ~$14
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Sides: ~$5
secondlinememphis.com
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The Second Line
2144 Monroe AveAuthentic New Orleans fare from 2009 Food & Wine magazine “Best New Chef” Kelly English. Second Line boasts a casual atmosphere complete with Memphis-inspired New Orleans favorites like poboys, seafood plates, roasted meats, and unique cocktails, such as fresh-squeezed Hurricanes, that are always tailor-made. The Second Line continues English’s commitment to use fresh and local ingredients whenever possible and is the perfect spot to catch a Grizzlies game throughout the season.
Average Prices:
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Appetizers: ~$11
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PoBoys: ~$14
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Entrees: ~$14
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Sides: ~$5
secondlinememphis.com
Central BBQ has been ranked in the top 3 BBQ restaurants in Memphis since 2003 and has taken top honors ten times.
Central BBQ slow smokes all their meats over a pit of hickory and pecan woods. Their meat is marinated for 24 hours in a rub of secret spices. They have 4 unique BBQ sauces (mild, hot, vinegar, and mustard) to choose from to finish their unique and amazing flavor profile.
This BBQ joint is the closest to our home. Located at 2249 Central Ave., approximately 1 mile from our home.
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Average Prices:
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Starters: ~$6
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Sandwiches: ~$6
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Plates: ~$12
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Dessert: ~$4
cbqmemphis.com
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Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central AveCentral BBQ has been ranked in the top 3 BBQ restaurants in Memphis since 2003 and has taken top honors ten times.
Central BBQ slow smokes all their meats over a pit of hickory and pecan woods. Their meat is marinated for 24 hours in a rub of secret spices. They have 4 unique BBQ sauces (mild, hot, vinegar, and mustard) to choose from to finish their unique and amazing flavor profile.
This BBQ joint is the closest to our home. Located at 2249 Central Ave., approximately 1 mile from our home.
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Average Prices:
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Starters: ~$6
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Sandwiches: ~$6
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Plates: ~$12
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Dessert: ~$4
cbqmemphis.com
According to Food Network, The BBQ Shop’s ribs are the best in America! The show “Top Five Restaurants” did a BBQ tour through America to different restaurants and considered The BBQ Shop to be noteworthy and featured their ribs as being “the best.” They are also known for their unique BBQ spaghetti dish, which is a local favorite.
Average Prices:
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Starters: ~$10
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Sandwiches: ~$6
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Rib plates: ~$17-27
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BBQ Dinners: ~$10-22
thebar-b-qshop.com
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The Bar-B-Q Shop
1782 Madison AveAccording to Food Network, The BBQ Shop’s ribs are the best in America! The show “Top Five Restaurants” did a BBQ tour through America to different restaurants and considered The BBQ Shop to be noteworthy and featured their ribs as being “the best.” They are also known for their unique BBQ spaghetti dish, which is a local favorite.
Average Prices:
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Starters: ~$10
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Sandwiches: ~$6
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Rib plates: ~$17-27
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BBQ Dinners: ~$10-22
thebar-b-qshop.com
For over 60 years, the Vergos family has been serving their signature dry rub ribs in a basement through a downtown alley across from the Peabody Hotel. And while the world outside has changed considerably, very little has changed in that magical basement. Locals, tourists, dignitaries and celebrities all come down through the alley and down those steps to experience The Rendezvous. And if ribs aren’t your thing, you’ve got options. Salads, brisket, chopped chicken, red beans and rice are all on the menu too.
Average Prices:
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Starters: ~$11
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Sandwiches: ~$8
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Main Dishes: ~$10-21
hogsfly.com
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The Rendezvous
52 S 2nd StFor over 60 years, the Vergos family has been serving their signature dry rub ribs in a basement through a downtown alley across from the Peabody Hotel. And while the world outside has changed considerably, very little has changed in that magical basement. Locals, tourists, dignitaries and celebrities all come down through the alley and down those steps to experience The Rendezvous. And if ribs aren’t your thing, you’ve got options. Salads, brisket, chopped chicken, red beans and rice are all on the menu too.
Average Prices:
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Starters: ~$11
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Sandwiches: ~$8
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Main Dishes: ~$10-21
hogsfly.com
Our favorite fried chicken joint and the first one that spawned more than a dozen franchises.
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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StOur favorite fried chicken joint and the first one that spawned more than a dozen franchises.
Essentials
Local grocery store that brings back the old-world charm of the market that focuses on supporting local growers.
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Located on the corner of Cooper St. & Union Ave., approximately 1.7 miles from our home (a 26 minute walk).
thefreshmarket.com
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The Fresh Market
2145 Union AveLocal grocery store that brings back the old-world charm of the market that focuses on supporting local growers.
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Located on the corner of Cooper St. & Union Ave., approximately 1.7 miles from our home (a 26 minute walk).
thefreshmarket.com
Along with a gourmet Deli (with tasty sandwiches, curry bowels, and desserts), this local market carries a variety of groceries, beer, prepared foods, ATM, and toiletries.
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We recommend their breakfast sandwiches! Cheap, easy, and made fresh daily!
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Located at the corner of Cooper St. and Nelson Ave., approximately 0.7 miles from our house (a 13 minute walk).
citymarketmemphis.com
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City Market
836 Cooper StAlong with a gourmet Deli (with tasty sandwiches, curry bowels, and desserts), this local market carries a variety of groceries, beer, prepared foods, ATM, and toiletries.
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We recommend their breakfast sandwiches! Cheap, easy, and made fresh daily!
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Located at the corner of Cooper St. and Nelson Ave., approximately 0.7 miles from our house (a 13 minute walk).
citymarketmemphis.com
The closest pharmacy from our house. This branch of CVS pharmacy has friendly staff and is always neat and clean.
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Located on the corner of Cooper St. & Union Ave., approximately 1.7 miles from our home (a 26 minute walk).
CVS Pharmacy
2115 Union AveThe closest pharmacy from our house. This branch of CVS pharmacy has friendly staff and is always neat and clean.
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Located on the corner of Cooper St. & Union Ave., approximately 1.7 miles from our home (a 26 minute walk).
Sightseeing
Odds are, Beale Street is on your bucket list of things to see in Memphis. Beale is Tennessee’s most-visited attraction, and, according to USA TODAY’s 10 Best, America’s most iconic street. With music streaming from every open door, memorials to music legends, and history everywhere you look, the street packs a lot to see and do.
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Located downtown, Beale is an easy Uber drive (~$8 ride).
bealestreet.com
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Beale Street
128 Beale StOdds are, Beale Street is on your bucket list of things to see in Memphis. Beale is Tennessee’s most-visited attraction, and, according to USA TODAY’s 10 Best, America’s most iconic street. With music streaming from every open door, memorials to music legends, and history everywhere you look, the street packs a lot to see and do.
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Located downtown, Beale is an easy Uber drive (~$8 ride).
bealestreet.com
Graceland
Come on it's Elvis's house!
Gibson Guitar
145 Lt. George W Lee AveTake a tour of the Gibson Museum!
The Civil Rights Museum is an impressive museum and worth a visit even if you just drive by and see the historically preserved area.
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Museo Nacional de los Derechos Civiles - Motel Lorraine
450 Mulberry StThe Civil Rights Museum is an impressive museum and worth a visit even if you just drive by and see the historically preserved area.