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Bar DKDC

3.8 (71 reviews)
Open 6:00 pm - 1:30 am (Next day)

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Live music
Hipster
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Hunt Sales
Rebecca R.

There were young people and old people, black people and white people, straight people and gay people. I'm 40 and it was nice to be in a hipster bar that had such a range of folks who love music. The DKDC is cozy intimate space with a patio. We were fortunate to catch Hunt Sales last night. It was a total jam. I propped myself up on the bar watch the show as did a few other ladies. It was an experience. Bonus: the bathroom smelled real nice

Music! Amy Lavere.
Kontji A.

The name "Bar DKDC (Don't Know Don't Care)" only tells half the story. To me, it's a restaurant/lounge. This is one of my go-to restaurants for good, small-to-medium-sized plates. They have great portion sizes! The cool thing about DKDC is they regularly change the menu, but keep items that are huge crowd favorites like the Chicken Havanas (DELISH). I've never had a bad dish. DKDC is full of character and comfort. I love the decor, I feel like I'm in an artsy loft whenever I go there. On weekends, you might stumble upon an awesome local band. It's a must-do, if you're in Memphis. Oh, before you leave, be sure to take a $5 pic in the photo booth with your pal.

Maria V.

Cool ambiance, not pretentious, great service. We stopped here for drinks as a quick snack. We ordered the grilled Maitake mushrooms - a little too much soy for me but overall was good. I wasn't in the mood for a cocktail so I opted for their vanilla porter. It was delicious. We would come back here to try their other offerings!

Coconut shrimp
Joelle P.

Another Karen Carrier eclectic awesomeness. This is definitely a charming spot - and I just love that it is in Cooper-Young. I can't exactly put my finger on why I like this place so much...perhaps simply because it is cozy and cute. The perfect place for date night or to catch up with friends. I typically don't like menus that change too frequently (I like to know what I'm getting) but every month DKDC features a new country and this month happened to be Jamaican cuisine. I wasn't particularly blown away by any of the dishes but I do love tapas style since I get to try a little bit of everything and don't have to commit to one thing. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the food (particularly the shrimp) but nothing really had me salivating for more. That might be a good thing that I can try something else entirely next month. All of the drinks are served in mason jars, which may be a little overplayed at this point, but the mismatched dishes are definitely cool. As are the varied chairs and tables. It is almost like a mini Molly Fontaine Lounge with more emphasis on the food. Plus the photo booth in the corner is awesome.

Mussels from Bar DKDC.
Kerry C.

As sad as I was when I found out that Do was closing, two things have made it ok: 1) the Beauty Shop selling Do's curry noodle soup; and 2) DKDC (the bar that opened its place) is great. One of the things I like so much about Karen Carrier's restaurants is that no matter how different they are, they all have her unmistakable, funky stamp on them. The DKDC space is tiny, but she's filled it with antique couches, low tables and stools, mis-matched tables and chairs and a photo booth. At first, I was skeptical of DKDC's food plan, mostly because I had heard it referred to as "like a New Orleans bar, with tacos." That's only partially true, in that there are tacos (at least right now). Carrier's plan is to change the menu every few weeks to highlight the street food of a different city or country. All of the items are inexpensive (none are more than $12) and they're all good for sharing. When I went, the food menu was Spanish. I tried the smoky, seasoned almonds ($3) which were served in a little bowl like an elevated bar snack. The fish tacos ($3) came in corn tortillas topped with cucumbers, a little spicy salsa and some lettuce, and the empanadas ($3) were fried and stuffed with pork. The mussels ($6) were my favorite, though. They were served in a little boat, and they're smoky and juicy and just absolutely perfect. Mussels, Bar DKDC, Memphis, Tenn. To drink, I ordered the Moonshine Heaven ($9), which is served (like most everything at DKDC) In a mason jar. It's the kind of drink that's perfect for hot summer porch drinking - Popcorn Sutton's white whiskey, grapefruit juice, ginger beer, mint and luxardo, over ice. DKDC is open Wednesday through Sundays, from 5 p.m. until they feel like closing. They don't accept reservations, and since it's more of a lounge than a restaurant, tables are first come, first served. If you're serious about eating, I recommend going early in the evening when it's not as packed.

Blackberry Julep & Green The Greenline
Jessica S.

Love this bar! It has a great vibe, really cozy and fun atmosphere. You can come for dinner and drinks or come a little later for a fun live concert! The drinks are delicious! I ordered the Greenline and it was lovely. My friends ordered a moscow mule. Highly recommend!

We are having a wonderful night!
David B.

We are having a wonderful night! This place has classic Motown music and current music thats familiar and inviting. Ashely has been amazing regarding her recommendations and hospitality. My mood was apathetic when I came in and I left more apathetic. Just kidding! I feel better than ever and ready to take on the night. Thank you Ashley!

Beer and wine out of a jar... Love it!
Jennifer R.

When I walked into this place I was expecting something completely different... The place is quite quant and intimate. I loved the decor in the place. It had a funky flare to it with a vintage inspired spin. A lot like her other restaurants which I love. There is also this cool photo booth that I will have to try next time I venture here. I ordered a beer and they brought it to me in a mason jar....love that style. I ordered the fish tacos. They were extremely good but the size of the two tacos was small. Lets just say it did not fill me up so I ordered more! I will be coming back to this place but for me it won't be a regular spot. I look forward to going back with my friends to try more items on the menu.

Draft beer served in mason jars (so are most cocktails)
Veronica X.

When the Pats' uncharacteristic performance cost them the AFC championship, I decided to do something uncharacteristic myself: to check out the brand new establishment Bar DKDC in Cooper Young -- self-conscious of my own uncoolness, I tend to stay clear of this kind of places. I don't usually drink alcohol, but decided to try one of their speciality drinks, just to be completely out of character. I was thankful that the bartender talked me out of ordering something that I would definitely regret after the first sip. Having already eaten dinner, we decided to try a couple of the small plates. Their current menu theme is Mexican/Spanish street food ( I read somewhere the menu changes monthly). Knowing little Spanish, I had to ask the bartender what most items were and he was very helpful. We tried the Patatas Bravas and Artisan Tostado(spell?), both of which were poorly executed. Their Patatas Bravas were the saddest looking fries I've ever seen: tiny and limp, drizzled with some kind of aioli that didn't help to elevate them. Besides, my buddy Google told me afterwards Patatas Bravas are supposed to be cubes or chunks. There was nothing artisan about the Tostado: five pieces of small toasts smeared with some melted dark chocolate as if they were some kid's kitchen project and the toasts were not evenly toasted (or fried), some piece being harder than the others that almost cost me a front tooth. So based on the very limited samples we tried, I gave the food two stars but I realize that being brand new (one-week old when we visited), their kitchen must have some kinks to work out, or maybe it was just an off night? Distraught Falcons or Pats' fans on duty? The decor, the setup, the drink list (and the bartender I may add) make Bar DKDC a perfect place for girls night out, and therefore guys will find it a "target rich environment". Oh, I don't know how you cool kids cope, but I had to put my purse on the floor and hold my coat on my lap since the barstools don't have back support and there was no coat/purse hanger under the bar.

Christin Y.

Finally made it to Bar DKDC, and I will be back. We shared 8 plates between the four of us. Everything was great, especially the wings and brussel sprouts. The only thing we didn't love was the dumplings. Want to go back and check it out for some music later at night. Cool spot with good food and service!

Banh mi, yes yes yes
Casey B.

I've been to this place twice so far and have enjoyed myself thoroughly both times. Last time I went they were out of the rum I wanted (Oronoco, its great on the rocks. They do have it misspelled on the menu btw). So the bartender brought out a couple samples of popular rums for me to try and make my decision from. Gotta love that service! Try the french fries! I know, everyone has had tons of french fries, but the fries here are special. I had the Banh Mi here as well. It was excellent and went well with some of the local brews they have on tap.

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So I was looking for hidden bars and speakeasies, as I normally do. I found this and it was super…read moreinteresting because you have to walk through a shop that doesn't look like a restaurant storefront but it looks like a clothing store storefront. I thought that was a really dope idea that you have to walk in and then walk behind whatever you think it's supposed to be there to find the actual bar. When you come in the building is kind of dark. But when you walk back to the bar, it's super white and lit. It looks beautiful! We talked to the owner for a little bit, he was super nice and super friendly. My drink was good. Customer service was pretty good as well. We got there too late to where there was no food, but that's not why we were coming. This is a nice little hidden gem. That's the way the owner described it! I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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