Memphis NYE dining guide

[hatfieldms]

I posted this on 247, and figured I will post it here as well


[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]For those coming here for the bowl game here is a list of place you will want to try while in town, or at least some suggestions to get. You started.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]BBQ
Central BBQ- Ribs
Germantown Commisary- pulled pork
BBQ Shop
Tom's BBQ makes an awesome sandwich[/FONT]
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PIZZA
Aldo's- they are downtown and awesome. Definitely check them out if you are down there[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Pyro's Pizza- they are in east Memphis and are a new concept. You go through and build your own pizza and they cook it for you. They use all premium products and do a damn good job.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Memphis pizza cafe- they also do a good job[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Hog and hominy- owned by the Andrew Michael guys in east Memphis[/FONT]
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BURGERS
Kooky Canuck- as good as it gets IMO. They are downtown so once agin when you are down there and want a burger check them out[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Huey's- they also do a good job and are all over the city[/FONT]
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FINE DINING
Restaurant Iris- it is probably a lost cause this late, but if you can get in, get in. Chef Kelly English is as good as it gets. One of the better meals you will ever eat[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Alchemy[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Flight[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Felicia Suzanne's[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Circa[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]River oaks- they are in east Memphis and do a damn good lunch[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Napa cafe- east Memphis[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Andrew Michael- awesome Italian in east Memphis[/FONT]
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EVERYTHING ELSE[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Gus' Chicken[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Uncle Lou's Chicken[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Half Shell- they are good all around but their brunch is great[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Local[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]The Bayou-good for late night in mid town[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Elfo's- good Italian in Germantown[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Fino's- a great sandwich in midtown[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Bardog- an awesome late night place downtown and great food all around[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]slider Inn[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Deja vu- awesome Cajun/vegan food downtown. Dude is awesome[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Young avenue deli[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]And if you want cupcakes at all while you are here go to muddy's bake shop in east Memphis. Quite possibly the best cupcake you will ever eat[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Gibson's donuts- same as muddy's. Only for donuts. Also in east memphis[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Brookhaven pub- a cool bar in east Memphis if you are just looking for a drink[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]IF YOU ARE STAYING IN SOUTHAVEN
Memphis BBQ Company[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Boiling Point[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Lonnie Tants[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, Calibri, Geneva, sans-serif]Filling station[/FONT]

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Just to add Breakfast:

Brother Junipers -
Blue Plate Cafe
Bryants - best biscuits I've ever had
The Arcade

 

[hatfieldms]

Yes all of these are awesome breakfast spots

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[HD6]

Biscuits, you say? Interesting.

 

[DerHntr]

Lonnie Taints, you say? Interesting.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

Additional Southaven

Gus' Chicken (just opened)
Avellinos
Wadfords Bar and Grill (shrimp Cancun is excellent)
Swanky's Taco Shop (crawfish tacos are phenomenal)

 

[BulldogBlitz]

i don't see my sister's place listed on here. i'm not shocked. she's a horrible cook and i wouldn't trust the food they give the dogs.... but... it's family and i'm crashing for free.

 

[thf24]

Great list! I'll add a few of my favorites (food and drink):

RP Tracks* - U of M area; great burgers and southwest food, half price shots when a train is passing.
Patrick's - East Memphis; steaks and spirits
Celtic Crossing* - Midtown bar
Dublin House* - Midtown bar
The Blind Bear* - cozy little downtown bar, requires a password found on their twitter
Wiseacre Brewery - "New Midtown" area north of Sam Cooper; fantastic new local brewery. The taproom is only open Thurs-Sat evenings, but it's definitely worth checking out if you're making a weekend of it prior to gameday.
Super Sub - new location at Summer and N Holmes. It's a hole in the wall, but they make an incredible sandwich. Cash only.

*mostly a younger crowd

 

[fishwater99]

Is the Bluefin still there? I had some pretty good raw tuna there before.

 

[PBRME]

Yes it is. Still a block away from my favorite watering hole. The Flying Saucer.

 

[Digging dog]

Is Buckley's still downtown? I've been gone a while. But they had a pretty good steak.

 

[Felonious Junk]

Just to add Breakfast:

Brother Junipers -
Blue Plate Cafe
Bryants - best biscuits I've ever had
The Arcade

Bryant's is incredible. Absolutely the best sausage biscuit on the planet. Just take an extra change of clothes for after bc you will smell like a grease pit when you walk out.

 

[Ishmael]

Bryant's is incredible. Absolutely the best sausage biscuit on the planet. Just take an extra change of clothes for after bc you will smell like a grease pit when you walk out.

Bryant's is cash only and be prepared to wait in line for a bit.

I didn't see Sweet Grass or Sweet Grass Next Door listed yet.