The appetizer of toasted ravioli was so tough I couldn't eat it. That was terrible…read more The Caesar salad was all oil, no taste. That was not good. But the lettuce was fresh. We both had the Italian Surf and turf. It was excellent. The lobster tail was done perfectly. The fillet was done, perfectly medium. We got two baked potatoes and a fettuccine Alfredo all was done very well. It was really good. We will definitely be back here. The crème brûlée was really good, but it was a little bit burnt. Our server wasn't great. We did leave a 15% tip, but she seemed like she was trying to rush us. There is nothing warm about her service at all. The hostesses were great. They seemed very genuine and sweet. Overall, this was an excellent experience.

System error with bourbon prices led me to pay 180 for a 60 dollar pour. I'm in contact with the GM…read moreand it turns out pricing issues went both ways. We are working to resolve as we speak. I will continue to update my reviews as communication continues, and will indicate when the situation is resolved. The food is great, but the acoustics of the dining area away from the bar are not ideal for this kind of establishment. Definitely ask about drink prices if you go for any whiskey.

The Olympic is one of our regular eat out places. I've never been disappointed with anything I've…read morebeen served. The food is always prepared Just right. The servers are well trained, and the atmosphere is Hometown friendly.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The food was hot & seasoned well. The place was clean, much…read morenicer ambiance than the Olympic we are used to. But what really stood out to us was our server Gage. He was very helpful and friendly. He appeared to take pride in what he does and you don't find service like his very often. Always refilling our drinks and helping us with a smile.

A Memphis iconic restaurant that has a large number of local regulars. The staff are always…read morewelcoming and engaging. This was an early lunch visit with already a good number of patrons at the bar. We love the chicken salad and frozen fruit offered at lunch. Everything is always tasty, ESPECIALLY their hand battered, fresh fried mushrooms with creamy horseradish dip. Always our starter. I love the photos posted near the entrance and bar area. It's shows how much they appreciate their customers. Some evenings they have live entertainment for their patrons to enjoy along with daily specials offered.

Recently visited Mortimer's for Sunday dinner. The service was good, but unfortunately the food…read moreleft a lot to be desired. I ordered the chopped sirloin steak, though what arrived was essentially a chargrilled hamburger patty topped with sautéed onions and mushrooms. For my side, I chose the red beans and rice, but thought it tasted bland and the beans were still quite firm, almost as if they hadn't been cooked long enough. I also had a salad that was decent overall, although I had to pick out several brown pieces of lettuce. Oddly enough, the salad ended up being my favorite part of the meal. That said, I'll chalk this up to ordering the wrong items. Perhaps, if I had chosen differently, I may have enjoyed the experience more. Mortimer's has the feel of a cozy neighborhood bar and has a rich history that spans more than 45 years, and I completely understand why some people refer to it as "Memphis' Cheers." I see the Monday night Prime Rib gets high regards so maybe one day I'll come back and order that.

Everything I tried on the buffet was very good. The fish was not overcooked, the veggies had the…read moreright amount of seasoning and flavor, the hush puppies were not overcooked. The crab cakes were excellent. Our server was attentive. The restrooms were clean and the atmosphere was down home and friendly. They know how to handle large crowds so don't be intimidated by the long line to get in when they open.

I was very surprised with the amount of people waiting to get in as we showed up at opening time…read more The line moved very fast and the hostess was a great communicator. Nothing fancy at all but very good food hall vibe. The buffet was done by all of us so no menu orders. However, I saw some steaks come out that looked really good. The food was as expected with lots of choices and lots of fried foods. When trays were empty fresh food was right behind. As it relates to the food and taste. Again, all fried but tasty and hot. The sides looked good with a few I didn't try, like the Mac and cheese as it looked too soupy for my liking. This will be a place we take out of towners for the experience. Staff was fantastic and worth the trip!

Tomato bisque soup was so lovely. Would have it again for sure. We had the shrimp scampi pasta and…read moremushrooms along with a lobster and mozzarella pasta and it was lovely, service was fantastic although they were short staffed. The drinks were fantastic. Jason was the bartender. Would definitely stop in again.

So disappointing! We stayed at the Peabody Hotel, and decided based on the reviews, menu and pics…read moreto try this restaurant, instead of dining at tried and true area restaurants. We ordered the calamari appetizer, and I ordered the shrimp scampi and my husband ordered the pork loin with sweet potato casserole for our entree. I think the pics speak for themselves for anyone who recognizes seasoning, freshness, and portions. The calamari was overcooked and too salty. The shrimp scampi was so bland and there was not one fresh vegetable in the dish and the scampi was not scampied. The shrimp tasted boiled with no seasoning, although they were nice size shrimp. I believe there were five shrimp in the dish. When they delivered my husband's pork loin dish, the pork loin was bouncing around the plate like a hockey puck. Terrible plating and presentation. He said the pork loin was actually good but the sweet potato in the casserole had no seasoning in the sweet potato and they just dumped brown sugar and powdered sugar on top. I had the Lucille cocktail and even that wasn't good. My husband had the peach sour and he enjoyed it. I wish I had gotten that drink bc it was good. The interior felt like a diner. It has an exposed kitchen. We sat in booth seating and sunk down and could barely reach the table to eat. The hostess offered me a pillow of which I accepted but she never brought it. We didn't complain about the meal initially and chalked it up to a restaurant we'd never visit again. As we were checking out of the hotel the next morning and chatting with the concierge, my husband mentioned our disappointing experience and the concierge spoke to someone and as we were waiting for the ducks in the lobby the next morning so the manager of the restaurant stopped by our table and I shared my disappointment with my meal. He apologized and I believe offered a little something if we chose to visit the restaurant again. We actually ended up going to the restaurant for breakfast after checking out but paid for our breakfast meal. My husband's breakfast meal was only removed from our bill because the biscuits and gravy, although he said they were actually good, arrived cold so they sent out beignets and sausage while he waited for them to make fresh biscuits, but we waited so long that he no longer wanted the biscuits and just tasted the beignet's which he's actually not a fan of anyway so he did not really have breakfast. I had the chicken and waffles. They were edible but the chicken was tough and overcooked. I had an overpriced glass of OJ. Salty, powdered sugar, and overcooked meat are not a recipe for a good meal for us. I'm so glad that we didn't splurge bc we would have been peeved to get such an amateurly prepared meal. The most overpriced meals we've had in a long time for what we expected from a restaurant in a famous hotel. Our waiter, Laye, was very professional and friendly.

The service has always been excellent. The ambiance inside is hectic but in a good way. You see a…read morelot of pieces moving around but like A Viennese waltz instead of a mosh pit. But all that is secondary to the food. I have been many times and I have yet to have a meal I didn't like, even after sharing bites with my significant other, whose tastes vary a lot from mine. Throw in the atmosphere both inside and outside and you have a wonderful restaurant for all kinds of special events.

Waiting 30 minutes and wasn't asking what what we wanted to drink or eat !…read moreIt wasn't busy or short staffed!! Do better !!!!!

Real deal home recipe Italian food and home kitchen vibes. Serving Memphis for over 80 years, it's…read moreeasy to see why they've been around for so long. I asked what the trademark food was and without hesitation the waitress said the ravioli. It did not disappoint. Nothing disappointed. Probably one of the best meals I had during my trip to Memphis.

Really missing my old server, Taylor. Loved her, but the food hasn't changed so I still love to go.read more

We finally checked out the new Half Shell location in Germantown, Tennessee and it's definitely a…read morewhole new vibe from the old Winchester location in Memphis! The atmosphere was nice, the service was great, and Tyler gave us some really good recommendations throughout the night. The Voodoo Salmon was the star for me -- the sauce was so good! I just wasn't a fan of the shrimp being placed underneath the salmon. My husband ordered the Catfish Pauline Blackened and it was good, but not something we'd rush back for. We skipped dessert this time , but we did try the Margarita and Mai Tai cocktails. Overall, the food was solid and we'd rate the restaurant a 7/10. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

Service and food was very mediocre. Took a while for our server to come to the table. She was very…read morepleasant and attentive after that. Food was average. Fish tacos lacked flavor and could have been a bit hotter. The baked potato was warm at best and could have been cooked longer. Their menu has changed a lot. Not as many choices as I remember. There are far too many food establishments to pay for mediocre food.