OT-Date night in Memphis
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Never been to Folks Folley, but I've been several times to the Ruth Chris in Huntsville and it's very, very good. A bit pricey but there are more expensive places.
Since it's a "date", go ahead and spend the money, for the atmosphere as much as anything. And that seems to be where she wants to go.
Since it's a "date", go ahead and spend the money, for the atmosphere as much as anything. And that seems to be where she wants to go.
Folks Folly, depending on what you get, can be a good bit more expensive than Ruth's and Ruth's is pretty expensive.
Folk's Folly is as good of a steak as you'll get anywhere. For a date, it's also nice because it has private rooms. However, plan on dropping $150-$200 easy.
Ruth's Chris is a tad cheaper and there's nothing at all wrong with it, but it's a 4-star to Folk's Folly's 5-star rating in my opinion.
Ruth's Chris is a tad cheaper and there's nothing at all wrong with it, but it's a 4-star to Folk's Folly's 5-star rating in my opinion.
I may be mistaken (pretty sure I have the right place though), but I've eaten several times at a J. Alexanders in Cool Springs (Nashville), and it's good but not in the same league as Ruth's. Don't think your wife would be happy there for a special date ... it's more of an every day place.
Not familiar with Fleming's
Not familiar with Fleming's
I don't like either one....
but I'm cheap as well...we always go to the Butcher Shop in Germantown/Cordova and it's a helluva lot cheaper than either of the two you mentioned and just as good. Although, it's not an mid/upscale restaurant either....
but I'm cheap as well...we always go to the Butcher Shop in Germantown/Cordova and it's a helluva lot cheaper than either of the two you mentioned and just as good. Although, it's not an mid/upscale restaurant either....
You are making a HUGE mistake if you go anywhere but Flemings. #1 out of the group including Ruth's & Folks Folly. Best thing at Folks Folly anymore is the French Onion soup and atmosphere. It hasn't gone "downhill" as much as the rumors say but Flemings would be a better spend of your dollars trust me. Ruth's is okay but Flemings is basically across the street (Poplar).
I will give you one more suggestion. If spending $100 bucks (not counting liquor) on you and the wife at Flemings sounds steep then believe me when I say that Amerigo has steaks (filet) that are surprisingly great. Plus date night atmosphere at Amerigo is very good. It's in the same vicinity as Ruth's and Flemings too.
I will give you one more suggestion. If spending $100 bucks (not counting liquor) on you and the wife at Flemings sounds steep then believe me when I say that Amerigo has steaks (filet) that are surprisingly great. Plus date night atmosphere at Amerigo is very good. It's in the same vicinity as Ruth's and Flemings too.
Does it have to be a steak house in east memphis?
flexible in terms of menu or location?
If not, I'd go with folks folly since it's unique to Memphis. You can go to Ruth Chris or Flemmings in a bunch of cities.
flexible in terms of menu or location?
If not, I'd go with folks folly since it's unique to Memphis. You can go to Ruth Chris or Flemmings in a bunch of cities.
Flemings gets my vote too if you are talking about somewhere else. Lobster tempura as an appetizer is incredible.
Another good place is Cozy Corner BBQ...
get the Bologna Sandwich** This is a great place if you've never been, but not on date night....
get the Bologna Sandwich** This is a great place if you've never been, but not on date night....
Seconding DesotoCountyDawg, if you aren't locked into the steak houses, there is no better place for a date night than Restaurant Iris. Your wife will thank you later.
Cozy Corner is amazing and pretty cheap.
Made the mistake of taking my date to it one night... luckily she was a good sport!
Made the mistake of taking my date to it one night... luckily she was a good sport!
Went to Ruth Chris. Cost me $150 but the food was great. My wife's first time ever going there so it gained me some brownie points. Maybe enough to get a little pickle tickle tonight. I need some after watching the basketball game today. Glad we have baseball to look forward to. Definitely will be trying Flemings and some of the other suggestions in the future. How can Memphis have so much better food than Tupelo?
Really??? You're too cool for Ruth Chris'? And you really think it's in any shape form or fashion equivalent to Harvey's?
Glad you enjoyed it ... worth the price once in a while
Probably because Memphis is about 20 times the size of Tupelo (650K vs 35K) so there's a bigger demand.
Probably because Memphis is about 20 times the size of Tupelo (650K vs 35K) so there's a bigger demand.
I know most have already named most places.....
....but next time you are in town some places you could check out
Restaurant Iris(the best in town)
andrew michaels
hog and hominy
circa
jim's Place Grill
And I even like Elfo's out in Germantown a lot and personally I would stay away from Folks Folly. I know some people swear by it but I think that place is about as hit or miss as it can get
....but next time you are in town some places you could check out
Restaurant Iris(the best in town)
andrew michaels
hog and hominy
circa
jim's Place Grill
And I even like Elfo's out in Germantown a lot and personally I would stay away from Folks Folly. I know some people swear by it but I think that place is about as hit or miss as it can get