They have a parking lot, but I had to park in a side street, the lot was full. Clean nice place with modern decor. 2 bar areas with quite a bit of seating. Tables and booths throughout venue. Nice employees with okay food. My veggie quiche was okay, but looked like it was from Sam's and a little above room temp. Nice greens with it. Hubby's Shrimp Diablo omelette was good and loaded with shrimp. I was disappointed that only the brunch menu is available on Sunday. Never had a Mimosa, tasked like sour grapefruit :-(. When to a Paint Nite there, they were nice hosts. I am not from Memphis, but the born again Cooper Young neighborhood is really nice area. I was really wanting the Artisan Grilled Cheese and tomato soup! read more

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We had reservations, but they really were unnecessary at the time of our visit. It became a little more crowded by the time we left. Because of Covid, the tables had been arranged to social distance. Masks were required to enter the restaurant. This was our first visit. Happy hour was 4-6pm but the drink specials were limited to house wines and a select group of their signature cocktails. Our drinks (double bourbon and a Long Island tea) were full price during happy hour. My long island tea was very strong. I only drank a few sips. We got the tuna appetizer. It tasted a bit more fishy than I prefer, but it wasn't bad. My husband started off with a house salad. It was very interesting with an eclectic assortment of items. We both got the steak entree- one medium and one medium rare. Both were cooked as ordered. The steaks were nice thick pieces with a good flavor. The potatoes were really interesting. I was expecting mashed potatoes, but they were small fried pieces. They were really good and unusual. The steamed asparagus were a bit limp but ok. The service was decent. She was unable to answer my husband's questions about their extensive bourbon list. The did serve the coveted pappy van winkle bourbon in several vintages. The restrooms are gender neutral but could've used a bit of cleaning. Most people were dressed causal to business casual. The menu was fairly limited. There were only three entree choices. The portions were adequate but not generous. You definitely couldn't share an entree without a few appetizers. read more

Alchemy - Bar area - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

My husband and I have always been impressed with alchemy and it has been a favorite of ours since we moved to Memphis close to a year ago. The grilled cheese is the best we've ever had and we generally enjoy the cocktails. However, the summer menu was just disappointing. We were charged $16 for a cereal bowl size of fried rice with minimal flavor - the prices and the portions on the menu were disappointing but we will come back when the menu is changed again! read more

Papas bravas and Oh Clementine drink are definitely a great pair for happy hour. Service was great and the vibe was fantastic. read more

Alchemy - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This is my second time visiting Alchemy and it was honestly as great as the first. I came by chance trying to find a new bar with a potentially different vibe than I've come across in other places I've visited in Memphis. Walking in the first thing that struck me was the decor. From the paintings to the ceiling fans to the shelves behind the bar, everything was so well put together and modern. The bartenders were extremely attentive and weren't annoyed by us first timers. They gave us a great run down of the drink menu and their suggestions were amazing. During happy hour, all of their drinks are half off which I thought was a great deal. The only downside for me was the lack of diversity in the people patronizing the restaurant. Overall, a good time & good original cocktails. (If you go, try the Hound Dog cocktail and the crawfish Mac & cheese. *chefs kiss*) read more

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Great consistent quality brunch in a relaxed atmosphere. Great for those Sunday afternoon casual conversations. The loaded grits are a great expression of a southern breakfast staple. read more

Alchemy - Great loaded grits. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This was the first time visiting Alchemy. And we decided to celebrate a birthday with family. We were a party of six and decided to get breakfast items. The restaurant opened at 10:30 am on a Sunday and we were promptly there. We were seated first so we were impressed thus far. Sat in the half-moon couch with two chairs. Some of us ordered the Alchemy breakfast but wanted to get the loaded grits added to these and thought the waiter understood. One ordered the crab-cakes breakfast and the other Shrimp and Grits. Then we ordered some drinks from the bar. Mimosa, Day Walker, Bloody Mary and a couple of Irish Coffees. Sitting there chatting about various things we noticed other tables getting drinks. As soon as we saw the waiter again we asked what was happening and he said he would take care of it. However, by that time the food started to arrive. Soon after the drinks arrived. Then my daughter who ordered the Shrimp and Grits noticed the poached egg on top had the egg whites uncooked and runny. Others also noticed we didn't have the loaded grits as ordered. We prompted informed the waiter and he indicated the loaded grits couldn't come with these orders. But we indicated we would have the loaded grits on the side. So he had a blank look and walked off. So we decided to make the most of it and start eating. My daughter tried to eat around the snot runny egg white in her Shrimp and Grits but found another problem was the shrimp was like rubber. So my wife gave her some crab cakes and we soldiered on. At that point, we were all very upset as this was our first experience with this place. A female who I assume was the manager asked if she could help us with anything. I took that bowl of my daughter's Shrimp and Grits to show her how bad it was prepared. She exclaimed, "But that is a poached egg." I informed her this poached egg needed to be left in a little longer to get the egg white cooked. She then stated, "We will take this off your bill." I was indifferent at this point. But let's get this over with. We received our bills and mine had only $3 dollars removed off the bill. That was not the total of the Shrimp and Grits but I didn't give a damn at this point because I wanted to take myself and my family as far away from this place as possible. Total bad experience and I will NOT be coming back. **By the way, my daughter vomited once we got home. read more

Alchemy - Alchemy Poached snot runny egg and rubber shrimp. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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One of my favorite places to enjoy a cocktail! Every cocktail I have tried is fantastic! My favorite is probably the Hound Dog. I've been here a couple times now, and service has been consistently good. The first time I came was just for drinks and the second was for dinner and cocktails. Cocktails are always great, as I mentioned! The food was pretty good as well, however I find it to be a little pricey for what it is. My boyfriend & I tried the crab cakes, mac & cheese, & the tacos. Out of those, the mac & cheese was the tastiest, but nothing special. The sauce that came with the crab cakes was good, but the crab cakes themselves had a little too much breading and lacked flavor. I'll definitely be back for cocktails, but will probably hold off on the food. read more

Alchemy - Tacos with slaw, Mac & cheese, and crab cakes - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

We live close enough to walk here but haven't been here in a long time. That is all changing after our experience with Sage tonight. He made great suggestions from the menu and was professional and fun! The chocolate martinis were awesome. Can't wait to come back to try out more on the menu. read more

First let me say that the service is excellent. Staff friendly... so on and so forth. I hate to give them a 3 but I'm yet to find a menu item that works for me! I thought the Chicken Risotto was borderline terrible... tried the Brussels Sprouts on a previous visit. Nope. I could name other menu items attempted but you get it. I want to like the food because it's a really cool spot. If any of you Yelpers have a menu recommendation I'll give it a try. Sorry Alchemy! read more

Alchemy - Chicken Boudin Risotto - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

After digging in the crates for some records I stopped in for a drink and ended up hanging out for several hours drinking and chopping it up with the fam. Laid back place, didn't eat anything though. I'd go back and chill again... read more

Husband and I visited Alchemy for a drink after dinner down the road. We used to visit this restaurant several years prior and were disappointed in the decline of the service and drinks. When ordering wine, bartender searched for a Cabernet in the refrigerator for several minutes before realizing it was on the counter and did not measure or stir the mixed drink. Restaurant was relatively slow for a Saturday night, so the staff was cutting up in the corner. Waiters and bartenders were eating food at the kitchen counter and cooks were texting on their phones, leaning on counters while waiting for orders. Overall, we were under impressed with the establishment and hate to say we won't be coming back. read more

Very cool atmosphere... especially for groups they leave ample amount of time to communicate for your group of people. Although the time spent was great opportunity for communication I wish our order was taken sooner. The food was amazing ands completely filling. I really enjoyed coming here and so did my girlfriend and friends we came from Jonesboro but I'm from Memphis and this is the coolest part of town. It's very fun and lively and very centrally located. I will come back here. Personal suggestion: The Mac and cheese is Fanta, it has shrimp in it which oddly enough was a good mixture and the smashed potatoes were also in the top of the list. Also this is a cool place for everyone to get something different and share and just split the bill I really enjoyed this restaurant. read more

Fabulous happy hour discounts on drinks and food. I haven't tasted anything I didn't enjoy. There's drag show brunch on the first Sunday each month. Do yourself a favor and go! You'll have a good time! read more

Tons of wines and cocktails to choose from and is a great after dinner drink spot. They don't have as many beer selections, but still a variety of choices. The bartender was friendly and not super attentive at first, but he came around to be pretty good. read more

We only ordered Shares and I must say that the portions are truly share-sized. We made a whole dinner out of the Sliders, Fried Polenta, Truffle fries and Field Green Salad. The sliders were topped with flavorful sweet pickle and a light dressing sauce. Perfectly cooked with soft grilled buns. The polenta with roasted tomato and goat cheese was good to the last drop. A bit Smokey for my wife, but I thought it was perfect! The salad was super fresh and the dressing was a nice compliment to the goat cheese. The fries were a ridiculously large portion but cooked perfectly. Unfortunately they were a bit cold and we couldn't taste the truffle oil, but you can't ever go wrong with fries.... and my wife will make frittata with leftovers. A double win. Happy hour reduces the price of the Shares by 50%!!!!! $24 for all the above!!! Josh was super attentive and lovely. We will be back. read more

Alchemy - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Fantastic service (host & server). It had been several years since I'd been inside Alchemy. Still a great atmosphere that fits many group sizes. Appropriate for an intimate date, or large group party. Long list of signature drinks & shareables. Shrimp & grits was plentiful and very tasty. Roasted cauli was a large portion for sharing and everyone enjoyed. Overall, great experience, service and food. read more

This fun, fast trendy spot is a very busy place for a reason! Excellently artisan inspired cocktails and small plates that are beyond shareable! It's, trendy and hipster so make sure you try their little fish tacos! read more

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Alchemy was a little pricy for the tiny plates they served you. The drinks were good. The atmosphere was as expected and was a nice place to meet friends out on a Friday night. read more

I went back to Alchemy recently with a group of 6 friends for my birthday dinner--and they knocked my socks of yet again--so I thought I would update my previous review with dishes that I had this second time around. European Quail stuffed with Cornbread and Andouille Sausage (3stars) Denver Lamb Ribs with Tzatziki Sauce (5stars) Roasted Duck Spring Rolls with Spicy Orange Dipping Sauce (3stars) Jerked Pork and Caramelized Onion Quesadilla with Black Bean and Pineapple Relish (4stars) Rock Shrimp and Chorizo Mac and Cheese (5stars)---OMG this is good! Pan Seared Diver Scallops over Creamy Roasted Corn and Edamame Succotash (3stars) Chile Roasted Fish Tacos (3stars) Alchemy Antipasto (3stars) Stella Rosa Dessert wine (5stars)--seriously thinking about ordering a bottle to keep at home Also, honorable mention for the desserts especially the Carmelized Apple Creme Brulle and Caramel Cheescake that was part of a trio of cakes. read more

I've been here multiple times and every time the hostess is rude / snotty, I'm really surprised this isn't mentioned in other reviews. I guess I don't meet their standard of ideal customer. The cocktails are really good though. I'm not one for just standing around but they are really weird about people sitting in the couches by the bar. I still can't figure out what the rules are for being deemed worthy of these seats. I've come when it's been really crowded and they are empty and I've come when the entire place is practically empty and the staff still acts put out if you'd like to sit there. The food is hit or miss for me and it's overpriced for what you get, which I wouldn't mind if there was great service but see above. For whatever reason I've been deemed not cool enough by the hostess staff which if fine, there's plenty of other places to take my uncool money. read more

The food and drinks are great, the atmosphere is wonderful, and Michael is an amazing server. 100% would recommend!

They officially have it together again! My wife and I strolled in to Alchemy on a Saturday....at 4:30. We've been several times. This was our second visit since the chef situation changed, and I can safely say they've found their stride again, as it relates to food anyway. I can't speak to the bar scene late at night as we....can't stay up that late anymore. But as far as early bird specials go, we will definitely be back. So 430 is not the best time to hit any nice restaurant. You can often expect crappy service and half the food not to be prepped and ready and to generally be forgotten and/or ignored. Not so at Alchemy. We got a good table, not a crappy one. Good start. Our waiter was there immediately to talk us through the changes in the menu (there weren't many, but the portion sizes have changed a bit). He gave us an accurate assessment of what to expect as far as portion size goes with each section of the menu. We ordered a bottle of wine, which he brought out very quickly. On to the food. We started with the mushroom salad and the fried green tomatoes which were both excellent. The mushrooms were an especially big hit...a big pile, cooked perfectly, next to a nice bed of greens. Next we ordered the tomato soup/grilled cheese and the fish tacos. We nearly licked our plates. The grilled cheese was done on a kind of crusty bread that was excellent. It was a pretty large portion actually, and perfect for dipping in to the soup. During the meal I think the chef had prepared something for the staff in the back room to eat, and we were pretty close to that room, but more than one member of the wait staff grabbed empty plates or refilled wine as they passed. Nice to see everyone pitching in rather than letting us be our server's problem alone. We did have to wait a bit longer than I would have expected for our main courses, but, at 430, I wouldn't expect them to have all the prep work done. Rather than ignore us and pretend it didn't happen our waiter explained that the early hour slowed the kitchen a bit. No big deal. When the food came it was perfect. Worth the wait. We did not feel neglected one bit. The waiter brought the dessert menu but wasn't pushy about it. We went with the pots de creme which was fantastic, and a couple of glasses of port. A different member of the wait staff took this order...again they pitched in instead of walking by our empty plates and glasses and ignoring us. Well-trained wait staff makes all the difference. Our check appeared at the right time, but it was pouring rain outside. We didn't feel rushed to leave and waited around until the rain backed off a bit. All in all, this was an excellent experience. The food was as good as any you'll find in Memphis, and the preparation and service met our expectations for the price. We are happy to put Alchemy back on our regular list and look forward to trying other menu items. read more

Stopped in for some tasty beers on Friday. Nice, clean space with a great beer selection and nice staff. I did not eat but definitely will return as the menu looked tasty. read more

Very chill restaurant with excellent food. Flavor was great, drinks were innovative drinks Our server was great. I almost gave this 4 Stars because of one dish. The Mac and cheese on the cure t menu has rock shrimp. My friend who was with me and loves shrimp, took one bite and said no. It had an overwhelming seafood taste that made her feel like the shrimp might not be great. Other than that, everything was great. We shared the gringo tacos, Brussels, and tomato Soup with chipotle pimento and cheese grilled cheese. read more

It is so unfortunate that I have to give Alchemy 1 star. 1 star for a bar where I love taking my friends and guests from out of town, and where I love to sit and enjoy people watching. WHY after saying that do I have to give them 1 star?? Unfortunately, my perfect image of Alchemy was ruined this past New Years Eve when a friend of mine was in town from Houston. After dinner, we arrived around 930pm at Alchemy to find a seat at the bar and enjoy my usual activities. It wasn't crazy crowded yet, but the bar was full. We found a spot at the end of the bar to order and stand while we waited (and hoped) for someone to get up from their seats. After about 45 minutes a really nice couple leaned over to advise us that they were getting up from the bar, and asked if we wanted their seats. YES!! Wonderful!!! So exciting and lucky!! Considering I had knee surgery in June, I am still a little uncomfortable standing for long periods of time, I was SO excited!!! As the couple got up, my friend and I sat down, hung our coats on the backs of our chairs and prepared for our awesome evening!! Instead, the bartender walked over and advised us that the seats were reserved. I looked with a questioning face and asked her to repeat herself. Considering that the hostess told us when we walked in that we could seat ourselves at the bar, I was concerned and confused? She repeated herself again, and told me that the seats were reserved. My friend and I got up, so we didn't cause a scene, and allowed (what I can only assume) 2 friends of the bartender to sit down. I spoke with the manager. Having waited tables in a customer service environment restaurant for almost 4 years, I knew that I could appeal to the manager, but instead, he simply apologized, advised that it isn't their normal practice, and that was that. And for THAT unfortunately, they get 1 star. Their bartender and manager need to take a class on well, class, and how to focus on their customers. In Memphis, you can't afford to upset a customer. You never know who that customer is...her friends are...or how active she is on Yelp. I can guarantee, I won't be back again. read more

Hands down my favorite place for happy hour!! You can't beat a half-price menu on all drinks and food ( although I think they're now excluding entrees). Atmosphere is fantastic and the drinks are always whimsical and ever-changing on a seasonal rotating menu. I've had bar service as well as sit down, both were wonderful and attentive. This is a fantastic place for a nice date, girls night, or if you're just in the mood to be a little fahn-cy. read more

Every trip to Alchemy is an adventure. The constantly changing menu keeps me from getting in to the rut of always having the same thing. This latest trip yielded artisan grilled cheese with tomato soup, mac & cheese and hangar steak. The grilled cheese and tomato soup were amazing. I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this blend of tomatoes and a hint of cheese were to die for. The centerpiece of the meal was the hangar steak. The steak itself was outstanding. The steak was cooked perfectly and the outside was seared to perfection. My only fault with this particular out was the mashed potatoes. Coming from a restaurant who's menu tends that tends to live outside the box, the potatoes we pedestrian at best, they just tasted bland compared to the rest of the meal. Even with the mediocre spuds, I'd recommend a visit to Alchemy anytime your taste buds are in the mood for an adventure. read more

Wow - only great things to say about this place! I went with a coworker and two vendor reps visiting from out of town. I arrived ahead of my party, and the manager walked me around the restaurant and showed me all the different areas of the restaurant, and we ultimately landed in a cozy corner with a pair of curved, facing banquettes. Perfect area to talk and eat and drink! The atmosphere offers a little something for most everyone. There's regular table seating in both the front and the back of the restaurant (do you want to be "seen" or be cozy?); a number of tall bar tables best suited for small parties or cocktails only; there's an area by the kitchen where you can sit at a table or belly up to a bar that faces the open kitchen; and you can't miss the enormous, rectangle bar that takes up most of the middle of the restaurant! The sofa area where we sat was great because you're still in the mix of the restaurant, but you're not bumped right up to another table and forced to overhear whatever conversations are going on next to you. The cocktails are creative, and many of them are locally-themed - we tried three different ones, but the overwhelming favorite was the Dancin' Jimmy - these will be dangerous come summer! And did I mention the food? I'm always a little unsure the first time I visit a tapas restaurant, having been burned in the past at places that charge a lot, but use "tapas" as an excuse to be really skimpy. Not Alchemy - I was much more than pleasantly surprised at the portions! We each selected an item, and really probably would have been full after the first round, but because that first round was so good we had to go back for a second! Of the ten (yes, ten) different items we selected, I would have gladly ordered seconds. Lastly, the service was so, so good. Our server was Jason - he had a contagious smile, a friendly demeanor, provided spot-on recommendations, and expertly managed the balance of being present and giving us space. Alchemy doesn't take reservations (other than large groups), as most tapas restaurants by design encourage patrons to stick around, take their time, and enjoy each other's company. If it gets full, don't expect it to be a place where tables will turn over quickly. But the good news is that this place is HUGE, and the giant bar and open floor plan are conducive to hanging out and enjoying a delicious specialty cocktail or two if you do have to wait. Top scores all around - I can't wait to come back! read more

Since hearing wonderful things about Alchemy from the time it opened, I finally had the opportunity to check it out for myself. Now, when people tell me how wonderful something is and how I HAVE to go, I normally build it up in my head so much that there's no way my expectations can be met. Not so with Alchemy. Alchemy is at Cooper/Young and contained it a rather large space. I was quite surprised at how large the place was. There are bar tables, a square bar in the middle towards the front of the restaurant and regular dining tables. The atmosphere is so contemporary chic. I absolutely loved it! Now, on to the goods...they have plenty of specialty drinks, of which, I tried none. They had a decent wine list and selection of beer to choose from - I happened to stick to wine on this visit. Also, they have a unique selection of tapas. I tried the cheese stuffed figs. They were like dessert! My friends had the brussel sprouts with bacon and the pancakes. All of our selections were divine. The couple sitting next to us ordered one of everything, I think. My friends and I were tempted to try some of their fare...it all looked so delicious. By 8pm, Alchemy was packed to the gills. Still though, the vibe is cool and upbeat. I'll definitely be back to Alchemy...a lot. A whole lot. I suggest you go, too! See you there, ok? read more

I have been back a few times in the past month after hearing they hired a new chef. Menu has been scaled down to a more reasonable size and consistency issues seem to have been worked through with this more focused approach. Food 4-stars Craft cocktails look great and are often tasty, but the ice to beverage ratio is off (so after 2-3 sips through the cocktail straw you are left with an empty glass of ice) ... which is a bummer. It's also not just me, on my last trip to Cooper-Young I met friends at a competing spot and a member of my party pointed out the value difference between restaurant beverages! Drinks 2.5 stars. Servers pretty friendly and seem interested in making sure you leave happy. Overall this is a fun spot for a group and if I had to choose I much prefer it over Local Midtown. Keep in mind that it can get a bit loud when at higher occupancies. Valet parking remains although I can't tell you the $$ as street parking is usually pretty easy to come by (if you can parallel park reasonably well and can walk up to a block then you're fine). Lot parking remains very territorial in the neighborhood. read more

I want to say right off the bat that the only thing stopping Alchemy from getting a five star review was the temperature. It was HOT in there, and just got hotter as the night went on. I was sitting by the thermostat, so I know exactly how warm it was. It was not an issue of a setting, but rather of the A/C not being equal to the task. On to the important stuff: the food. I had the duck spring rolls, the crispy wings, and the chorizo mac & cheese. The spring rolls were delicate and stuffed full of flavorful duck, and that dipping sauce was amazing. The wings were very meaty, and although I normally love a spicy sauce, the tangy sauce they were served with was delightful and had a zing on the tongue. I have to give that chorizo mac & cheese its own paragraph. It was, hands down, the best mac & cheese I have ever had. The flavor was complex, the cheese gooey, the texture perfect. I cannot recommend it enough! The atmosphere at Alchemy was young and hip, very trendy. I used the valet parking, which I know many yelpers look down on, but hey it was a hundred degrees outside. In conclusion, go to Alchemy. It is all small plates, the price is reasonable, and the flavors are amazing. read more

I love Alcehmy. It is the perfect speical treat for a nice night out. It is hard to find a seat sometimes, however, and when this happens you usually have to sit at the tables in the back left of the restaurant which are really boring unless you have a big group. I mean, I love to people watch, and that area is just not the prime location for such a great people watching venue like Alchemy. The pimento cheese sliders and rock shrimp and chorizo mac and cheese are both delicious. The cocktails are amazing, I love both the Sparkling Pear and the Oh Clementine but they are on the lighter side. I can't wait to try more. They also seem to change their food menu up quite a bit, so that is fun and keeps you coming back. read more

Alchemy is the place to be. Named for the Medieval practice of turning stone into silver or gold, this bar and tapas venue turns would-be ordinary dishes into something special. I dined here last night with four girlfriends. We arrived at 8 pm and were told there was a 30-40 minute wait, but we were seated in about 10 minutes. The atmosphere is urban and inviting, and we were seated in a semi-private room with about four other tables. We ordered 2 tapas apiece and had more than enough food (don't ask why we also ordered one dessert apiece--we don't want to appear greedy!). Here's what we liked ranked in order of our favorite, to our least favorite (although there was absolutely nothing unpleasant delivered to our table). Service was good--as good as could be expected for a super busy place and the staff was all fun and pleasant. *Mushroom pancakes--original and amazing--we all loved. *Duck risotto--bonus points again for originality--we were crazy about this dish. *Fish tacos--the most generous portion and delicious. This is what my husband would order first. *Shrimp and grits--a classic. Loved the spicy sauce. *Sauteed Corvina--we had to google this at the table! It's fish and it was wonderfully prepared. *Crab cakes--portion was a bit small (to divide 5 ways!) but these were yummy. Love the delicious sauces on the side. *Glazed chicken wings--something else my husband would love. Yummy glaze and generous portion. *Blue Cheese with figs--absolutely divine but somewhat of a small portion to divide five ways. If I got this again, I wouldn't share it! *Chorizo mac and cheese--good portion. Yummy twist on this side. *Roasted artichoke hearts--delicious, yet a somewhat small portion. All of the five desserts were unique and yummy. Our pick was the creme brulee followed by the trio of cheesecakes (the chocolate cheesecake was topped with pretzels!!). So much for not sounding greedy! read more

SO GOOD! I honestly was surprised...I've heard many reviews of this place that range from both ends of the spectrum...but I was impressed. The food is extremely expensive, though. It's a tapas bar, of sorts, but the items on the menu are exorbitant in price, if you ask me. They have a NY bartender come in and create new cocktails for them every couple of months...and they organize their cocktail menu by how strong the cocktail is...but, believe me, even their 'lightweight' cocktails are meant to knock you out. Staff is friendly, albeit young. But I enjoyed the place overall. read more

I can already hear the gasps. "what?!?! You are giving Alchemy three stars?" Yes, I am. On a bad night, it would have deserved less. I have been to Alchemy twice. The first time, there was a two hour wait. I am not kidding. For a restaurant in Memphis. There was a two hour wait. It took 20 minutes to get a drink at the bar. It was not that tasty of a vodka tonic. Being the dedicated food addict I am, I had to see what the hype was about. When a best friend from out of town came to Memphis, there was no denying my making Alchemy a part of the plans. We arrived on Dec 30 at 730 expecting a three hour wait. Our surprise? It was a 20 minute wait. Just enough time to knock back a cocktail and check out the surroundings. The decor is very un-Memphis. It's nifty the way they made one space out of two. It's very loud though if you are honored to sit at a table up front. If you want a candlelight dinner for two, this is not your place. Overall, I give it a thumbs up for the scene. It's a nice change of pace for Memphis. It's a fun spot to go drink. I would absolutely like to sit at the bar and watch a Grizz game. The food is not really very good. Shock, I know, but someone had to say it. The menu is odd, to be honest. A lot of cheeses. Add some crab cakes. Add some hummus. Add some salad. Throw in a fish smothered in cream sauce. Add some wannabe Kobe beef from Texas. It's an interesting combination. Maybe I am missing the overall theme. It has happened before. So four stars for the bar. Two and a half for the food. The hummus at Whole Foods is better, to give you an idea. I will round it out at three stars. This place has potential, but it needs some work to in my opinion. read more

What the heck? So are chicken and waffles was chicken skin breaded and fried. Not exaggerating. There was no meat. It was just fried chicken skin. We pointed this out to the manager on duty. She apologized and brought us the teeniest tiniest piece of chicken as a replacement. This is not okay for $18. The drinks also had barely any alcohol. This is regrettable because we really like the ambiance here. We will be back for another try. Please do better. read more

My wife and I both love Alchemy. The service is fast and the wait-staff is very friendly. You can get either a regular-sized entrée or a combination of any 3 entrees or desserts that you like. The prices are very reasonable also. read more

Alchemy hasn't been opened for long in Cooper Young, but it has a consistent following. It always has a crowd. The lounge features tapas and has several Memphis inspired cocktails, like the Pink Palace and the Zippin Pippin. They have a wrap around bar that is really a major focus of the restaurant. It makes a large square and patrons can sit on three sides of it. The kitchen has some openness, so you can watch the chefs at work. I had a whiskey diet coke. The drink is about $6. The specialty drinks run about $10 or $11 dollars. Garrett had the artisan cheese plate. It had a variety of cheeses and some bread. I enjoy tasting different types of cheeses. It costs $15. I had the roasted brussel sprouts with Benton's bacon, apples and spiced pecans. It costs $9. Bacon makes everything taste good. I just recently began to enjoy brussel sprouts. Previously, I have had the sliders that were topped with pimento cheese. They are delicious. Alchemy is a nice part of Cooper Young. Surely, you have already tried it. read more

Been there twice, enjoyed both times. Service was spotty on the 2nd visit, excellent however on the 1st. Drinks were very good, atmosphere excellent. You're not in Memphis anymore Dorothy. I had rock shrimp & mac/cheese, best mac & cheese I've ever had. Son had pork cheeks..., said it was fantastic. Definitely tell this is the place to go to be seen. Regardless, enjoyed it whether you're watching or being seen. read more