As a certified food snob, this was the best meal I've enjoyed this year! Let's start with the…read morebeautiful historic Peabody Hotel. Old world southern charm and deeply rooted history. They do a duck parade everyday at 11am & 5pm and it is a fun experience. But onto the food! We got the full tasting menu and I can honestly say not a single course was a disappointment! Highlights were the perfectly wafer thin onion rolled cones filled with a light and fluffy filling topped with caviar. The crispy little taco I think it had mascarpone topped with salmon roe. The raviolis were perfectly prepared with shaved truffles and a light foam maybe a corn foam... gosh I wish I took a copy of the menu! Then.... Tender succulent black cod plated so beautifully with a passion fruit purée topped with gorgeous little purple flowers! I have no idea how they braised their short rib 36 hours it was unctuous and melt in your mouth! The deserts were a perfect finish to a perfect meal. Service was top notch. The staff was very knowledgeable & the wine pairings were a great delight. Finally... the room! Spectacular beauty. A special thanks to the staff for inviting us into the kitchen to meet the chef for a special palate cleanser consisting of a green tea sorbet topped with watermelon foam! For $175 per person, you cannot beat the value for this experience. A definite must stop anytime I am in Memphis again!

I was in Memphis last weekend for a high school class reunion and had the opportunity to have…read moredinner with 4 of my best friends from my boarding school days. We went to Chez Philippe, located off the lobby of the legendary Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis. Every bit of that experience was totally unforgettable. The wait staff was always unobtrusively available and appeared flawlessly groomed and dressed. They were exceptionally well-versed in the ingredients of each of the items presented to us, which were many indeed. We chose the short prix fixe menu for $145.00 pp, which was more than sufficient for us. In each dish, I discovered combinations of flavors I have never had in one meal. Every single dish, from the first, which was a miniature taco presented on a small carved wooden platform, stuffed with crab meat and topped with caviar, to the straight-from-the-oven baked chocolate soufflé with a Grand Marnier sauce on the side, was as delectable as one could expect from a top-notch French dream of a brilliant chef. The setting was small but opulent. It felt like dinner at Versailles. I would never hesitate to recreate this experience the next time I am in Memphis. From the service to the ambience, my expectations were far exceeded. Make a reservation in advance and revel in the experience usually reserved for dining with Royalty.

My second visit this month and I'm so glad I've finally gotten the chance to visit. Chef Kelly has…read morean amazing menu, it's my understanding the menu rotates, but one dish remains . The Redfish Clemenceau is one dish that is sure to please. Redfish with panko breading, peas, potatoes, and mushroom in a light sauce, I really enjoyed. I am not a fan of all things fish, but I did venture out and I'm glad I did. I have also had the bread pudding and cheesecake, with the bread pudding being my favorite. Oysters are half price on Tuesday and I enjoyed the raw oysters better than the chargrilled. The chargrilled didn't taste chargrilled, because I could only taste the Parmesan, no garlic butter flavor at all. Oh as for appetizers, the bone marrow and crab au gratin, were great as well. I have tried so much in those two visits I can't remember everything! Fried oyster salad is full of oysters and less salad with blue cheese dressing that does not overpower the dish. Bbq shrimp was just ok, unfortunately the dining area I was in had blue lights so all those pictures came out...blue lol! Ladies bathroom was cleaned both visits and the atmosphere is very inviting.

Beautifully decorated restaurant! I absolutely loved the ambiance throughout the entire restaurant!…read moreThe bold neon and jewel tones created a sultry feeling! Staff were very welcoming, polite, professional, neatly dressed and groomed as well! Our server was knowledgeable of the menu, and efficient! The table and menu had dedicated birthday acknowledgements, which added a special touch to the evening for a special occasion. We were given a complimentary glass of Prosecco to toast for dining in for my Birthday as well a small desert w/ a candle! To the food! Started with the BBQ shrimp as an appetizer, and it was a 9.5 out of 10! The sauce on the shrimp was so flavorful, I could drink the sauce with a straw! Didn't rate it 10/10 due to the charred persillade toast. I don't like tasting char... the bottom of the bread which was soft and buttery but would have been great to have the persillade spread on after the grill. Also why I didn't leave a 5 start review. Other than the toast the food was amazing, the dining experience was even better!!! I definitely recommend this place for dinner,I'm looking forward to visiting again for lunch!!

This place was a lifesaver when I was passing through town! I just wanted healthy food to get me…read morethrough my day, so I stopped in a grabbed an avocado toast and a latte. I saw the bowl options on the menu and got the chicken fajita bowl with quinoa to go to eat along my trip. The aioli is seriously incredible. I thought the avocado toast was a little oily, it had butter or oil under the avocado, I didn't love that about it- it made it feel heavy and I was looking for a healthy option, but the flavor was good (duh, butter makes everything taste better). Service was fast and friendly. I took my food to go but there was plenty of seating inside. It looked like a nice place to sit and read or catch up with a friend. I'd definitely go back if I was in the area! Plenty of parking.

We haven't been here since it changed ownership from Crave coffee to Belltower so this was our…read morefirst trip to this location. We have been to one other location before. The food was surprisingly tasty and we enjoyed the healthy options as well as comfort food choices. The coffee was delicious! There are many seating options available as well as merchandise and local goods available for purchase. I only saw one employee but she had no trouble getting our order out in a timely manner. She was courteous and kind. The space was brightly lit by plenty of natural lighting but I did take away one star because I wish there was music playing. I would have preferred some smooth jazz or coffee shop style music to add to the experience, verses only the hum of the machines. Overall I believe the prices are $1-2 overpriced, but we will definitely be back.

Hands down, THE best fine dining restaurant in Memphis. (Maybe the world...maybe the UNIVERSE! LOL)…read more Every single thing I've ever eaten has been so incredibly delicious, but I do have a few favorites: Lobster scallion pancakes Bisque Dover sole Buffalo tenderloin w/lobster bearnaise Lamb The staff is polished, professional, and every time I come here, I leave with the biggest smile and the fullest tummy. Worth every penny to just KNOW you're going to have one of the best nights of your life.

While each meat was very distinct none of the dishes were enjoyable. Maybe we chose wrong with…read moregamey options. All cooked perfectly and tender though. Ordered the elk chop, bison filet, and the lamb rack. Lamb was better of the 3. Sides were ok. I did enjoy the blue cheese mash surprisingly since not a big blue cheese fan. Service was also just ok. Further explanations of ingredients used would have been preferred. Demeanor was just indifferent which is off putting. Also never even mentioned my parents anniversary. Two standouts though so not a total loss. The foie gras was excellent with the apricot. They give you a decent amount for ratio to bread. Delicious. The raspberry soufflé was extraordinary. Beautiful and tasty. The best soufflé I've had for sure. Not had many but this one is memorable. Don't skip that.

Vibes- very cool, artsy location with dim lighting and an eclectic crowd…read moreDrinks- pretty & strong, but probably 8/10 on flavor Pasta- 10/10 probably hands down the best pasta I've had in a long while. Rich, well seasoned, and fresh Service was also awesome and there's a secret dessert menu our group really enjoyed!

It pains me to have to leave this review. I came here once before several months ago and was very…read moreimpressed. I had a fantastic espresso martini and the best brussel sprouts I've ever tasted! So I was excited to come try something else. On the plus side, the bathroom was so nicely decorated. It was also very clean. I sat at the end of the bar, beside the little section of books. The bartender was nice. I ordered the Ember&Passion cocktail. Although it was pretty good, it was quite mild. Unexpected with the ingredients in it. I was surprised that the level of expected heat was not very detectable. I give it 7/10. When I came here before in the winter, the temperature was perfect and I don't remember being too bothered that they don't have cocktail napkins. But yesterday it was quite warm in the restaurant and not having these napkins wasn't good. Nobody in the restaurant had any type of napkin under any drink! I noticed that just like mine, every glass of water from every patron had a puddle of condensation under the glass. Each time I picked up my glass of water, it would drip onto my food and clothes. My two menus got so wet. I suppose they made this decision to save themselves a lot of money. As for the food: My parmesan truffle fries were excellent!! Hot, crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked in the middle. Best I've had in a long time. The Alabama white sauce on the side was just your typical sauce. It tasted just like every other Alabama white sauce that I've had so was not disappointing. But I actually ended up not using it because it was too thin and it didn't add anything to the fries. The fries were excellent enough on their own. I ordered my burger "pink" but there wasn't any pink to it, but I wasn't that bothered about it. Burger and the toppings were tasty, except for the fried green tomato. Looking closely at the picture, you can see that it was SO SMALL compared to the size of the burger. When a restaurant does that, don't they realize that it makes for a glaring disappointment?! It apparently came from near the end of the tomato, and not the middle. If you are going to offer a fried green tomato on a burger, then I feel as if you should only use the larger slices of the tomato, and save the smaller ends for maybe putting in salads. I've always been obsessed with fried green tomatoes. After having my first two bites of burger and still not reaching the tomato, I took it off to eat by itself. Sadly, it tasted terrible! I was surprised. Obviously, they didn't season the tomato or the batter. (Salt and pepper go a long way.) The burger toppings apparently made the tomato batter not only soggy, but also this strange thick texture. Like mushy and chewy at the same time. 1/10 Worst problem: FLIES!!! So many flies! When I just had my drink but no food yet, I noticed them but was not bombarded by them at that point. It wasn't until my food came. All of a sudden I was literally surrounded by them. They were everywhere! No exaggeration. I actually had to use only one hand to eat and the other hand to constantly move back and forth over my food. I eventually gave up and set the plate of some of my fries about 4 inches in front of my burger in order to hopefully draw the flies to the fries so that I could eat my burger. Unfortunately, after only four bites of my burger, when I set it down to take a drink of water, a fly landed on it within one second. Obviously, that was my last bite, and even when I was moving the plate closer to the end of the counter, two more flies landed on it. The glass of straws was inches from me. That, and the book closest to me seemed to be where they gathered to wait for their opportunity to dive bomb me. So many of them! It turned my stomach when I realized that I had been drinking from a straw with my water and I'm sure there had been flies on it before I got there. Every person that gets a straw in their drink at this restaurant has had a fly sitting on top of it. When the bartender told me about the desserts, it turned my stomach to think of just how many flies were in the kitchen. Had I known the fly situation was that bad when I first got my drink, I would have never stayed there, and I certainly would have never ordered food. I do think it is a real shame because the winter months are a totally different experience in that restaurant. But because of how horrible it was this time, I just can't ever come back.

From the service to the food...it was absolutely wonderful. I got the halibut, which was excellent…read more My husband got the salmon. That salmon was divine. Beautifully caramelized deliciousness! We will definitely be back!

Date Night!! It was my turn to pick!…read more The food was amazing, with top-notch meat quality, and the vibe was quiet money(lol)! I loved it!! 10/10 Our server was very attentive.

Five stars simply aren't enough. This deserves twenty…read more My husband and I are food people. We travel extensively, we eat everywhere, and we've been fortunate enough to have some truly extraordinary dining experiences over the years. So when I say that Porch & Parlor may be one of the best overall restaurant experiences we've ever had, that is not something I say lightly. And it started before we even made it through the front door. The restaurant itself is absolutely charming from the outside -- whitewashed brick, Southern, understated and beautiful. But before either of us could even reach for the door handle, a gentleman appeared with the warmest smile and opened it for us. Such a tiny thing, perhaps, but it immediately set the tone for the entire evening: You are our guest, and we are delighted you're here. Inside, three lovely attendants greeted us at the front, all smiles and genuine Southern hospitality. We had reservations and were seated immediately in the most gorgeous, moody dining room. Elegant lighting, beautiful raised paneling, rich finishes -- classic steakhouse without feeling stuffy or predictable. As a miniature artist, I spent an embarrassing amount of time mentally figuring out how I could recreate those fabulous light fixtures in miniature. And then came Wade. For years -- and I mean years -- my husband and I have had a benchmark for exceptional service: a wonderful gentleman named Seth in Birmingham who was exceptional at what he did that we still talk about him. Well, Seth... you finally have competition. Wade is an absolute gem. Charming, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and incredibly intuitive, he possesses that rare ability to actually read a table. He listened. He remembered. He made recommendations without ever making us feel "sold." He helped my husband choose a bourbon, shared little tidbits and stories with us, picked up on our personalities and genuinely connected with us. And the timing of this meal was impeccable. We never once felt rushed, yet we never found ourselves wondering where the next course was. Nothing arrived too quickly. Nothing lingered too long. Wade was there exactly when we wanted him and somehow invisible when we didn't need him. The entire evening just moved along smooth as silk. That kind of service is an art, and Wade has it. Of course, none of that would matter if the food didn't deliver. It absolutely did. The steaks were phenomenal, the meal was incredible from beginning to end, and oddly enough, that fabulous bacon rack may be one of the things we talk about forever. It's delicious, ridiculous, memorable and exactly the sort of thing you want to order when you're out having a wonderful evening. By the end, we were far too full for dessert -- which naturally meant we ordered dessert. My husband knew exactly what he wanted. I was torn between two choices, so finally I told Wade, "Go into the kitchen, choose your favorite and surprise me. I don't even want to know what it is. I'll find out when I get back to the hotel." The man understood the assignment. He chose the cheesecake, and good heavens. It was lighter than a cloud, with these gorgeous cherries in a rich syrup whose tartness cut through the creamy cheesecake beautifully, alongside vanilla ice cream that somehow pulled the entire thing together. I opened that box back at the hotel and knew immediately that Wade had once again made exactly the right call. But what really makes Porch & Parlor remarkable is that Wade wasn't the exception. Every single person we encountered -- from the gentleman at the door, to the front desk, to everyone who touched our table -- was gracious, polished, welcoming and genuinely lovely. You can serve an extraordinary steak in a beautiful room and have a great restaurant. But when the hospitality is every bit as exceptional as the food, you create an experience. Porch & Parlor did exactly that. We were told this was considered one of the very best steakhouses in Tennessee. After dining there, I completely understand why. In fact, forget Tennessee. This is one of the best steakhouse experiences we've had anywhere. And Wade, if you happen to read this: Seth held that title for a very long time, young man. You earned this one. Five stars feels woefully inadequate. Give them twenty.

First, the food was excellent. The wagyu deviled eggs, the steak quality and preparation and…read moreespecially the bone marrow au poivre special sauce. The kitchen knocked it out of the park. I could drink that bone marrow au poivre sauce it was so good. Second, my service expectations when spending in excess of $2,000 for a party of seven ($700 of which was wine) are a touch above what I'd expect from a chain steakhouse and I certainly expect honesty that what I order is what I am served. In short, my first-world problem with Porch and Parlor is the vintages on their wine list do not reflect what they serve you. They were zero for two on both bottles I ordered and it matters when you pay $550 for a bottle of 2013 Dom Perignon (served 2017) and $133 for 2019 Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon (served 2022). I caught both instances in real time and the sommelier was crestfallen but powerless. Then I had to pour my own wine after it was decanted and left out of reach on a trolley alongside of our table - my server disappeared for the duration of the meal after food was served and never realized she missed out on the fun. I had to stand up a couple of times, grab a huge, elaborate decanter and awkwardly pour for my guests seated around a circular table (ambience is also very nice there BTW). Autogratuity added 20% tip and I added $100 on top of that because as the host I didn't want my guests to be aware of any issues and they had a great time - I covered for the restaurant's failures and paid a premium to do it. I let a week pass to see if I was still bothered by the experience and I was (am). My first solution was to call the restaurant to ask for the GM's email so I could email him/her, one-to-one, about my experience and keep it out of the public forum. That's what I would have wanted if the shoe were on the other foot. After my first call and a long, long hold I hung up. Waited forty minutes and tried again. After a two minute hold a gentleman named Chris came on the call and asked how he could help. I told him the above story, told him I don't want anything from him other than him to win and be successful which, in my view, includes not misrepresenting wine vintages because real dollars are involved when you say you have something worth $700 and what you sneakily try to serve customers is worth a lot less, service aside. Long story longer, he told me (paraphrasing) "yeah, I hate that for you but it's too much of a pain in the butt to print a fresh wine list so we are just going to keep doing that." Fine. Caveat Emptor for the rest of you who order wine there. Maybe just order the Caymus. For me, being rooked always negates any positive experience I may have had.

This establishment is TERRIBLE. The management staff is not only unprofessional, but they are rude…read moreand dismissive. They do not honor reservations for individuals that went through proper channels to secure their place. When explaining that the individuals were waiting on the rest of the party they canceled the reservation and dismissed the party. This place of business was not trying to work with the customers as they were being condescending and dismissive while creating a hostile environment. I truly believe management is racist and I do not recommend this establishment to anyone to spend their hard-earned money on. Please take your business and your money elsewhere. Food: 1 | Service: 1 | Atmosphere: 1 Reservation: Reservation required Group size: 9+ people Seating type: Indoor dining area Recommendation for vegetarians: Would not recommend

I would give this place negative reviews. Was with a group from out of town and made reservations…read morefor a party of 6. When we arrived (on time and actually 10 minutes early) we were not greeted and ended up just standing waiting for someone to greet us. When no one arrived we asked to speak with a manager. When someone did arrive we were told that another party took priority over us, although we had prior and confirmed reservations for 6. Then we were told to leave the property or law enforcement would be called. I have never been so disrespected by a small business ever in my life. I don't even want to speculate as to why we were treated in this manner, other than the color of our skin. This place definitely gives bigotry vibes and I highly recommend staying away from this establishment. With small businesses already fighting inflation and other economic factors, it is ridiculous this establishment would turn away honest, good paying patrons. Personally, South Haven, MS would be a better place without a business that operates like Sippin Silo.

Visited the Bar at the ignite steakhouse recently and Kenny was one of the most knowledgeable and…read moreexperienced bartenders I've ever encountered. From cocktails to Food this man knew exactly what I wanted from beginning to end! Could not have asked for a better dining experience at a bar setting!

Cool establishment in Casino. We had a calamari boat, that could feed 5, with a ribeye. Ribeye was…read moreperfectly charred with a hint of pink. A bit loud but still enjoyable.

Great dinner at Paulette's in the River Inn at Harbor Town, Memphis. Service by Matt was very…read moregood. Ambiance is fine dining intimate. We began with a cheese board and cocktails. Ony disappointing surprise for the night was a $24 Hendricks Martini (at least it was delicious) - about the price of each entree! Even our server was surprised when he saw the price (Hendricks on the rocks is $12) and said he asked the bartender to be sure. Other than that gouge, the rest of their prices were very reasonable for fine dining (e.g., Maker's on the rocks only $9.50 and a good pour). Next was an excellent wedge salad, followed by delicious entrees of Herb Chicken and Salmon. Both were perfectly cooked and highly recommended. For dessert we had the chocolate decadence cake (more like fudge, but very tasty).

The restaurant is attached/associated to the neighboring hotel and caters primarily to their…read moreguests. The establishment ambiance is dark (dreary?)--for breakfast. I was seated fairly promptly. I asked for a teaspoon for my coffee (was provided a soup spoon). The server didn't remove the 2nd table service until I was 1/2 way through my meal. This restaurant is upper mid 'quality' yet the table service provided a "diners" coffee mug instead of a cup and saucer. I asked, and got, cream with my coffee (not packages). I don't eat pork--there are no non-pork meat options. The menu (and server) represent the croissants and muffins as "fresh baked." I think the croissants are store bought nuked, they're a bit soggy and became rubbery as they cooled (not buttery/flakey). I ordered my side of eggs over-medium and they arrived over-hard. The breakfast, is over-priced. The location and ambiance should/could be exceptional. I'm clearly disappointed. (They might want to look at The Capital Hotel in LR for ideas.)