They didn't have any internet to process the total and asked me to go next door to pull out cash to…read morepay. Something they could've done at the beginning. It's in a shitty area with people hanging around outside. The food was ok

Jackson Ave., with a couple of notable exceptions, really tests my adventurous-eating mettle. This…read moreparticular stretch makes Summer feel like Shady Grove to me. I've passed by 7 Mares for years, riveted by the sweet murals with sharks, mermaids, and Mexican dishes painted in the windows, and yet paralyzed by thoughts of a massive language barrier, or a filthy establishment, or something darker - with fear driving my fantasies inevitably to a cartel-style execution awaiting me inside. But I've also imagined it to be the next great Mexican restaurant in town, which I'm on a continual quest to find. I finally got the nerve to go in today, and I was worried for all the wrong reasons. Make no mistake, this IS a dicey part of town. There is a lot of, uh, colorful foot traffic. (El 7 Mares shares its building with a small corner store.) But 7 Mares is an oasis from the outside. No record scratched when I walked in. It was cheerful (with plenty of Halloween decorations adding spirit) and clean enough upon a cursory inspection. I was greeted warmly in fluent English. Even the TV was airing a program in English. (Red flag?) There were several (diverse!) tables of customers in the small front room, with a few people at the tin-roofed bar. I was very relieved to have my assumptions proved wrong. Sadly, the disappointing part of my experience was the food. I have to say that I didn't find the next great Memphis Mexican food today. I went with a safe, standard choice for me: enchiladas suizas with a side of guacamole. Chicken was the only option for these enchiladas. 7 Mares provides free chips and salsa. The salsa was average at best, and the guacamole I ordered was subpar. The salsa reminded me of Los Picosos - not bad, but not my type. I can't verbalize the flavor, but I think it's a combination of sweet and tangy. And quite mild. The guacamole was really creamy, as if it had been mixed with sour cream. Again, edible, just "unnatural" and not very good. I haven't had the processed grocery store guacamole in many years, but this didn't seem too far from what I remember of that stuff. As far as the enchiladas, they were not a good example in my experience. The menu mentioned a tomatillo sauce (that's what defines the dish, right?), but I swear there was nothing but cheese on these. And a ton of it at that. The chicken was good - tender and well seasoned with peppers cooked in. But these weren't the enchiladas suizas I've grown to love. I'll keep going to Playitas when I'm craving those. I may end up giving 7 Mares another try, but there are a ton of proven restaurants in the vicinity - Macon and Summer to the southeast - that already have my loyalty. Things would have to improve dramatically for me to come back a third time.

Every visit to CHAR Restaurant reminds me why it's one of my favorite dining destinations in…read moreMemphis. The crab claws were absolutely fire--perfectly seasoned, buttery, and cooked just right. Every bite was tender and packed with flavor, making them an unforgettable appetizer. The steak flatbread was equally delicious, layered with tender steak, fresh toppings, and perfectly melted cheese. The cocktails were expertly crafted and worth every sip. If you visit during Happy Hour (Monday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.), don't miss the discounted cocktails, featured wines, draft beers, and appetizer selections. It's one of the better happy hour values in the city. Char Restaurant +1 Then came dessert--the legendary Butter Pecan Cake. This dessert had to be created in heaven. Warm, buttery, rich with toasted pecans, and paired with creamy vanilla ice cream, every bite melted in your mouth. It's easily one of the best desserts in Memphis. Even better, this masterpiece is also served at CHAR's sister restaurant, Amerigo. From the exceptional food and handcrafted drinks to the polished service and elegant atmosphere, CHAR delivers a five-star dining experience from beginning to end. Highly recommended. Order the crab claws, enjoy Happy Hour, and whatever you do... don't leave without the Butter Pecan Cake.

We visited Char for Easter, and overall, the experience was just okay. Unfortunately, nothing…read morereally stood out. The grits were hard, and the crabcake appetizer came out cold--though the sauce on top had great flavor. None of our food was served piping hot, which was disappointing. The crab claws were a highlight--buttery and well-seasoned. We did have to send our fries back for a fresh batch, and the shrimp and grits were just average. The best part of the meal was definitely dessert--the double brownie with pecan ice cream was delicious and saved the experience a bit. On a positive note, the service was good--Liz was great and very attentive--and the atmosphere of the restaurant is really nice. Overall: decent, but not a standout. 7/10

All of it!!! The place has a great vibe. Drinks. Top notch. I had a salad with crispy tofu (not…read morevegan, just sometimes like a good tofu) and it was excellent. Julie was phenomenal. I am so glad I went in! *bread pudding, yumm!

SOB is always a really good time. We dined in on Valentine's day, and I selected a few items from…read morethe special menu. Creamy crawfish brushetta: these were soooo good. Perfectly seasoned Queen of hearts: gin, elderflower, creme de violette, lemon and Prosecco. Had a nice little kick to it. Tried and trusted: chicken and waffles. The chicken was a little underseasoned today but the waffle was fine.

I see many mixed reviews for this location, but my family and I had a very smooth experience! I've…read morebeen to several First Watch's across the country and this one was run with efficiency! We were seated immediately upon entry, party of 4, and ordered quickly. The staff were kind and enthusiastic. Our waitress and hostess were knowledgeable and accommodating. Our food came out quickly and was fresh and delicious! We were in and out quickly and have a lovely time!

This place is always busy and the waitlist doesn't seem to have helped. Arrived early and was told…read morethat our table wasn't ready and that there's 6 ppl ahead. We did see that there's plenty of tables available and figured it might be due to understaff. Overall service was very slow. From being seated to taking orders and food being served. Unfortunately my egg Benedict came with the eggs being soft boiled rather than runny. Other than that, it's decent compared to the other outlet.

I really like this restaurant. We just happened to be hungry while shopping and found this place…read moreand it was great! The food, atmosphere, service, easy parking and friendly staff were all 5 out of 5.

This place was very interesting to me. The look and vibe of it was very nice. It is a more upscale…read morerestaurant which is always nice for a special evening out. The food however was honestly meh (in my opinion). I got a creole dish and to be fair my dish looked beautiful. The plating was 10/10 but the taste for me left something to be desired. After eating this dish I questioned if I even like creole sauce because it really just wasn't that good. If this is a preference issue, I honestly don't know. I also thought the charcuterie appetizer had a weird mix of items on it from club crackers, to meat and cheese, and random veggies. Not bad but just kind of a weird mix. My husband ordered the salmon and he said it was good, not the best he's had but it was good. Other friends of ours got the white fish among the many other dishes. I did have a salad with these apples on it which was incredibly yummy. I will say though my dish looked amazing some of the other dishes were not plated well. Not to nitpick but to want to be considered a more upscale restaurant which means charging guest more money than say a local Applebee's then knowing how to appropriately garnish or drizzle sauce to elevate at plate is important (see my picture of the chicken dish). All and all not my favorite restaurant but definitely not the worst!!

Very stylish place. Felt high-end without exorbitant prices. Nice tables, nice fabrics, beautiful…read moreinterior. Love that they're playing a movie, but the large plants block it so you cannot see it from many seats. We had fantastic service from Kia. Our lunch was delicious. The salmon and BLT was so good. As was the famous grilled cheese.

I've gone to The Majestic Grille a number of times across the year (surprised I hadn't reviewed it…read moreby now) and one thing they are is consistent. It's just that it's consistently average. I love the ambiance and the vibe of the place; it's pretty neat how it used to be a theatre, and they have kept presence of that history in the place. Beyond that, there's very little that pushes me to really want to go to this place, while at the same time acknowledging that I don't find myself being negative if a friend or someone else picks here. The food is decent, the service is really hit or miss, and I've always found them to be quite slow ... so it just hits average for me. Not something I'm picking but not something I'm dreading if it is picked.

Great food but dirty bathrooms!. The employees are very nice and they managed to remember…read moreeveryone's order for our party of 11 when they brought out the food.

I stopped by here while I was in Oxford four a job. The food was amazing. The chili cheese fries…read morewere over the top!! Friendly staff have a great vibe. Definitely will return if I'm back in the area.

Food was very good and a little pricey but overall experience was good and quality of food was…read moreoutstanding and the owner cook was very pleasant

Ok so I have a couple problems. 1. I watch too much TikTok. 2. I'm a sucker for a mom and pop…read morerestaurant. So while watching TikTok I saw the Kitchen. It's on Austin Peay hey. I ordered the cheese burger. Took 30 mins to get. Took it to go. This burger is the best burger in Memphis. I saw d what I said. Go check it out. Or don't. I don't want the line any longer anyway.