10/10/10 The food…read morewas absolutely amazing, fresh, seasoned and awesome especially for brunch and I'm a brunch connoisseur so I was really pleased. The employees here went above and beyond for my friend and I as we were visiting on a girls trip. The building is actually much bigger than it looks outside and it is well decorated, clean and spacious.

Beautiful spit with a nice happy hour and good drinks. Very large bar and lots of cute photo ops…read more My cousin said the fish was really good. Service was good.

Lots of vegetarian choices. Food is fresh and really…read moreflavorful. Northern Indian cuisine. Even the rice was fragrant and delicious. The pari puri was different creative and a treat. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu

I love trying new Indian restaurants and had been looking forward to trying this spot for a while…read more It definitely lived up to the hype. The food here is absolutely incredible!

I've been to BarWare three times now, and each visit has been its own little adventure…read more Visit #1: Absolute perfection. The female bartender was on it--friendly, fast, and she introduced me to my new signature drink, the Hold On To Your Britches. If you like a sweet cocktail, prepare to fall in love. I only needed a small bite, so I tried the grilled cheese... and honestly, it was silly good. The kind of good that ruins all future grilled cheeses. Trust me: get it. Visit #2: Stopped in just for drinks. Still good, but service was slooooow. I would've ordered another round, but eventually tapped out. Visit #3: Visited for Downtown Dining Week. The Caesar salad was basically lettuce in a monologue--no cheese, no croutons, just lonely leaves in dressing. Entrées tasted good but were tiny. My pasta was so spicy I couldn't finish it, but the short ribs with mashed potatoes were legitimately delicious. When I go back for visit #4 (and I will), I'm sticking with what BarWare does best: that fruity cocktail and the holy-grail grilled cheese. The ambiance and seating options are too good to stay away, even if the service and a couple dishes miss the mark now and then.

If you are looking for a night out on the town this is the place to be. I went for drinks and…read moreordered 2 different cocktails and they were delightful. Cocktails 1. Hold on to your britches 2. Emergency Helicopter I love the twinkle lights draping the ceiling it reminded me of stars. The restroom was nice and clean and the wait wasn't too bad. Even-though it was a constant flow of people in the facility, the waiter still continued to check in on my guest and I and made sure our needs were met.

ESCO has officially earned a spot at the top of my Memphis brunch list…read more From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere speaks for itself--upscale without being pretentious, energetic yet inviting. The music, décor, and overall vibe create the perfect brunch experience. Every detail feels intentional. Now let's talk about the food... As a chef, I appreciate when dishes are more than just visually appealing. ESCO delivered chef-curated recipes with thoughtful layering of flavors. Lamb Chops - Perfectly cooked with a beautifully seasoned crust and incredible tenderness. Every bite was balanced and flavorful. Smothered Potatoes with Grilled Onions & Scrambled Eggs - These weren't your average breakfast potatoes. The grilled onions added a subtle sweetness and depth that elevated the entire dish. Even the scrambled eggs were seasoned--not just cooked--which tells me the kitchen pays attention to every component on the plate. Red Velvet Waffle & Fried Chicken Wings - This was the star. The waffle was rich, incredibly moist, and topped with a luscious cream cheese drizzle that complemented the red velvet instead of overpowering it. Paired with crispy, perfectly seasoned fried wings, it was sweet, savory, and absolutely unforgettable. Pineapple Mimosa - Bright, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. Sangria - Fruit-forward, refreshing, and dangerously smooth. One of the better sangrias I've had in Memphis. A special shoutout to Alex, our server. His hospitality, menu knowledge, timing, and personality made an already amazing experience even better. Service like that deserves recognition. Overall Ratings Food: 10/10 Drinks: 10/10 Vibe: 10/10 Venue: 10/10 Service (Alex): 10/10 ESCO isn't just serving brunch--they're creating an experience. If you appreciate elevated comfort food, handcrafted cocktails, and genuine hospitality, this is a reservation you'll never regret.

I enjoyed the food, but the service was hit or miss…read more I never saw the brunch menu until after I'd ordered; I appreciated being able to change my order. The seating made eating food requiring silverware challenging, and the floor/table were both sticky. For a place that's not inexpensive, these details are important.

The only black owned bar on Beale street?! You know I had to go. It's all the way down on Beale,…read moreacross from the first black baptist church. I sat at the bar even though I wasn't drinking because I was a party of 1. They have a smaller food menu at night but just enough to fill me up after the flight in. I came around 8:30 and it wasn't busy at all. The service was great and the music was great too! I did the catfish bites, Mac and cheese and corn bread. Omg all delicious. Hot, fresh and tasty. The catfish was fried to perfection (a little on the salty side though) and the Mac and cheese was sooo good.

Amazing! $15 cover. 3 + hours of the most fantastic live music, reasonably priced drinks and…read moredelicious fried catfish. Thank you, Thank you.

The restaurant was nice. Service was slow and the food would have been amazing but the waffles and…read moreeggs on the bunch board were cold. I believe in second chances so I would dine again.

So I have mixed feelings about this place. Our waitress was very friendly and was trying to keep up…read morewith the whole place by herself. My wife and I went there with my Brother and his wife for dinner and drinks. We ordered a very small hamburger (not even a solid 1/4 lb) with fries, and chicken fried chicken (a decent sized breast, but not large) with Mac n cheese & garlic mashed potatoes. I had a "Washington Apple" whiskey cocktail (which was actually quite good). My Brother and Sister in Law ordered Tuscan Chicken, catfish and one cocktail. They brought out the ladies dishes first (catfish and hamburger), then 10 minutes later my Brother got his Tuscan Chicken. 20 minutes later, after everyone else was finished with their meals, my chicken arrived. The waitress got my meal taken off the tab but we still paid handsomely for this dining experience! They automatically add 20% gratuity so my bill (photo attached) was $51.56 and my Brothers bill was almost $90.00!!! Be prepared to pay Michelin Five Star prices for modest portions of very average food! Good drinks and great music vibe though. Maybe they should just make this a trendy club and offer some less expensive fried bar foods (wings and fries and such).

We came on a Saturday evening around 8 PM. They were charging a $30 cover at the door, but since we…read morehad a reserved table, that fee was covered for us. Security at the entrance was thorough--men were patted down, bags were checked for the ladies, and IDs were verified. When I walked in, the girls at the door immediately greeted me with a friendly "Hey friend! Are you looking for someone?" and helped guide me to my table. They were very sweet and welcoming. Our waitress started off pretty cool, but as the night went on she seemed to get a little irritable with our table. The live music started at 9 PM, which definitely brought the vibe but also made the place pretty loud. At times we had to raise our voices to get our waitress's attention, which she seemed to frown at. I did apologize and explained that with the music being so loud, it was hard to get her attention otherwise. As the night went on, drinks also started taking longer to arrive. The food, however, is always good here. This time I ordered the lamb chop plate with two sides. I asked for asparagus and macaroni but ended up getting asparagus and mashed potatoes instead. Even so, everything still tasted really good. Their fried fish is especially delicious, and the live music always makes for a great vibe. I actually planned to come back Sunday for the fish, but Yelp said they were open when they were actually closed--bummer! Overall, I'll definitely be back

This is a new business i wanted to try out and it was a good pick. My server. RJ was excellent &…read moregreat. and the ambience was nice. it was a good the vibe was very nice got good I ordered a Philly cheesesteak with a side of fries. And my food was delicious nice and hot. So when you in Cordova stop in and enjoy your live band good music in a wonderful atmosphere.

I was really looking forward to this visit since I haven't been here in years, but unfortunately,…read morethe experience fell short in several areas. I ordered the shrimp tossed in chili teriyaki sauce, as listed on the menu. The shrimp were fried extremely hard and arrived cold. Instead of being properly tossed in sauce, there was only a minimal drizzle on a few pieces, which made the dish feel incomplete and not as described. The catfish nuggets and fries were just okay--again, both arrived cold, which seems to be a consistent issue with food temperature. The bar experience was also disappointing. The green tea shots were not made correctly, and the "double" shot of Jack Daniels was poured more like a single. In addition, the menu did not include any drink options or pricing. While the waiter mentioned they have a full bar, having a drink menu (even a basic one) would make ordering much easier and more enjoyable, especially for guests looking to try something new. Service-wise, the waiter was clearly overwhelmed and not very available, but when she did come to the table, she was very kind and pleasant. No complaints about her attitude--just a staffing or management issue. Overall, there's definitely potential here, but improvements are needed in food temperature, menu accuracy, and bar consistency to elevate the experience.

A time was had in 1/27 is all I can saw. First time visiting as my sister rented a booth for her…read morebirthday. Booth space was ample and super comfortable. We were grateful to have elevated seated as the night went on as it was packed!! We opted for the Tito's and juice set up as part of booth tab. I ordered the lemon pepper wings and oooowee yes cooked to perfection. The space isn't the largest but the decor is nicely done. Bar and food service were timely. DJ was great. Everyone appeared to have a good time and it only went up after Boosie arrived. Parking: large lot as it's in a shopping plaza. Premium parking was available for $60.