Limelight transported me to a calming and cool oasis in the midst of the blistering summer of Memphis. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner in its sun room with a neutral natural palette that I once indulged myself at the Rose Tavern in Canandaigua in Upstate New York. That nostalgic feeling of being in a beautiful tavern is pure delight. Absolutely beautiful restaurant, truly deserves limelight recognition in Germantown. Our darling Annalise server was extremely friendly. We loved the presentation of our dinner, but the octopus was a bit soft for our taste. I've had plenty of octopus in other cities and understand the dish is typically more expensive, but a small single mediocre tentacle is quite pricey for $28. I personally prefer a crispy and firmer chew for octopus. The scallops and shishito peppers were a delightful pairing. Valet parking shouldn't be forced upon the customer though? I felt bad that I don't carry cash to tip the valet, and valet is mandatory unless you want to park on the side streets and walk over. Do carry any cash! I wish that a portion of the parking lot was open for self parking though as those boys don't need to help out every guest who don't need valet and subjecting them to wait around for the boys to grab cars that we're perfectly capable of doing ourselves. read more

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This place, and their staff are absolutely amazing. I made a reservation tonight for my networking group and no one showed up (so embarassing). The manager gave me a cheesecake to go on the house because she felt bad for me lol. Y'all I'm tearing up just thinking about it. So insanely sweet. Whatever you're paying her... double it! Cheesecake was 1000000/10!! I can't wait to come back for a date night read more

We stumbled upon this place for a drink, and we were so beyond satisfied with everything this resturant had to offer! It is a small restaurant and has valet parking. When we pulled into the lot, we asked the valet person if there was room inside, and we said there was space to sit at the bar. This was a beautiful restaurant! The decorations, plates, bar, everything has clean and very chic. This was also a nicer dressed restaurant, so this is totally made for an upscale date night or classy girls night out. We didn't get any food because we had just come from dinner, but we wished we ate here. Lots of variety of options and really well priced. For drinks, I got the chocolate martini, my dad got the spiked almond latte, and my brother got patio weather. All of these were a 10/10 in taste and presentation. Probably one of the best chocolate martinis I've ever had. Service was phenomenal and ambiance was on point. I can't wait to come back when I'm in town. read more

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Our experience at Limelight was great. The food and service were top notch, with decent drinks too. My favorite dishes were the pork belly skewers, the gnocchi, and the cauliflower. My girlfriend loved the apple tart and her chicken, but found the gnocchi too salty. The skewers are a must-try. The cocktail menu includes some creative cocktails, though they mostly erred on the side of sweet and fruity. The by-the-glass wine selection was larger than some other local spots. The restaurant fosters a warm atmosphere despite being rather tightly packed. I never felt it was too crowded in there, though the parking lot certainly was- I recommend valet. Our total was $216 after tax & tip for 7 dishes, 3 cocktails, and valet. read more

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What a wonderful evening! The filet and lamb were both very delicious and we loved the ambience so much. Wyatt was a spectacular server as well! Would definitely recommend Limelight. read more

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Great experience, great food, great service, great atmosphere. Definitely will become on of our regulars

So many things about this dining experience was a fail. Valet: Waited in the rain for valet. The lot is so small we parked our own car (no real need for a valet). Gave them our keys anyways since they were standing there. Ended up just waiting for our keys in the rain as no one was attending it when we returned after the meal. Totally useless. Server: Server had an attitude from the start. She had a cold, unfriendly, unwelcoming demeanor (Sarah did not come by even once to check on how we were doing mid meal. No words, just an angry look each time she we saw her - completely unacceptable at this price point!). We arrived early so despite it being Mother's Day the place was quite empty. No crowds, no excuse for such bad service. This is the main reason for this bad review. Portions: Small. The $28 octopus appetizer is the smallest portion size on record I've ever been served anywhere on North America, Europe or Asia. Pricing: The fine dining experience in lacking in too many areas to justify this price point. You're essentially paying a premium for mood lighting, a white table cloth in a cramped space, and an attitude of trying hard without actually hitting any of the marks. Would not dine here ever again. So disappointed. Poor choice for Mother's Day or any special occasion. read more

We dined at Limelight on Friday night. After spending $120 (including tip) we left hungry and actually considered stopping to pick up a pizza on the way home. I am not a big eater, though my husband is. The portions are TINY and expensive! We had a reservation for Friday night. After checking our car with the complimentary valet, we entered the restaurant thru a dark, little, unimpressive foyer, where we waited for the hostess. The dining room is attractive and dimly lit, but a reservation got us a little table in a corner. Our server was very slow to arrive. After she asked if she could tell us about the menu, she proceeded to describe every item on the menu. We ordered the crispy chick peas ( the best thing I ate), the minuscule $9 bread and butter tasting, onion dip and roasted octopus for starters. The octopus that our server had praised at length, still managed to be really chewy in parts and was literally nothing special. For the entrees, my husband ordered the Gnocchi with Duck Confit, while I opted for the Spinach Fettuccine. My husband's was a little bowl of shredded meat with the tiniest little gnocchi we had ever seen. He said it tasted ok. My fettuccine looked so appetizing, but it had virtually no taste, and I sent it back. The fettuccine itself was fresh and could have been the star of a delicious dish. This was a disappointing evening for us and we will not be returning. read more

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The food was AMAZING. We very much enjoyed the fall menu. Everything tasted so fresh and was carefully curated. Our server was amazing. read more

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Ok to start it's got valet parking only and has a very small lot. The attendants are very nice. Ambiance was awesome. Darker lighting. White tablecloth. Fun looking bar if you are a party of two. A communal table down the middle which would be fun with a group of friends. Service was amazing but we had Litzy. She was lovely and good at suggestions and bringing cocktails and food quickly. Food. We had the window the bread service with butter tasting. This is so so. Not amazing. The butter at oxford grillhouse is much better and it's free. The spinach pasta was very good. The Brussels were very good and the pork belly skewers were very good. All are small servings. Cocktails and wine. Wine menu is rather light and average. Nothing to brag about here. Cocktails we had the cosmo which was good and the chocolate bliss martini was was great. So service and ambiance great and food good. Again food is not amazing but not terrible either. Would go back for the ambiance alone. We are not from Memphis and do not find most Memphis restaurants anything to write about. So you have to take what you can get. read more

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Limelight is just what Germantown needed. The atmosphere is beautiful and service outstanding. On our last trip, we ordered various small plates and entrees for the table. Standouts were the crab cake, potato soup, pork belly skewers and quail. read more

Yes, yes, YES! My bestfriend and I went for her birthday recently on a Monday and again...YES. We were looking for a chill vibe in a beautiful atmosphere and Limelight was it. I consider customer service an important part to the dining experience and it has to touch as soon as you walk in, Limelight checked it off the list. We were greeted and seated promptly. We found out it was a special day for wine so we had some sparking rose and a cocktail from the menu. Paired with the cocktails, we tried some Caesar salads and oysters. The service was impeccable and I was super impressed with the note our "table friend" Victor left us at the completion of our dining. I can't wait to come back to enjoy the Spring 2024 menu! read more

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another great meal at Limelight with Joy providing amazing service and great recommendations. We were able to grab a table at the last minute and celebrated a belated birthday with fantastic food and a great atmosphere as always. Highly recommend! read more

Not a great place for large groups. We were told, by the manager, to "stay in our seats and keep our voices down". The table was a long rectangular shape so we were up visiting other ends at times and speaking louder than usual to reach people on the other end. It put a damper on our celebration. :( read more

So not worth the money!! Too expensive for the small amount of food placed on each plate. While the food tasted fine and the restaurant is lovely, it is simply overpriced. Memphis has better restaurants like Porch and Parlor, Coastal, and Itta Bena to name a few where you will leave more satisfied and not spend as much money. read more

I am so glad that Limelight has opened in Germantown. I've been here a half dozen times or so, and it's fast becoming one of our favorite places to have a excellently crafted cocktail and a bite to eat. Germantown is lacking in "good (I mean it actually tastes good) higher end" restaurants in my opinion. We have been to the all of the others, and we always seem to leave unimpressed. I won't mention them by name, but their initials are Southern Social, Moondance, and Stoney River. I am not sure if I will ever go back to any of them now that Limelight is here. If you plan on dining here, make a reservation! They have limited seating available in the dining room and stay pretty full from what I can tell. They do have a community table that you can just pull up to, and the bar has a few first come seats as well. This has been our go to for the last few visits. Don't count on this if you really want to eat here though. We were recently turned away at the door and told to try back again in an hour. The food and cocktail menu change pretty frequently and I don't think I have actually seen the exact same menu on any of my visits. They do seem to have some staple items that have been there since my first visit though. My favorite food items are the Charcuterie, Waygu Steak, and the Halibut. The chicken skins for appetizers are pretty tasty, as are the pork belly and swordfish skewers. The cooking techniques as well as the food presentation is somewhat inconsistent, but that may be by design. My wife really likes the Gnocchi and the scallops, I will agree with her. Stay away from the butter tasting though, not good. Drinks are superb! You will enjoy anything you get, I assure you. I've had some drinks I would be sure that I would not like, but ended up really digging them. Who would have thought that banana in a bourbon drink would be good. Go figure. read more

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Unfortunately, I doubt I will ever be back. I just can't justify the prices for the smallest little tasting plates of very average tasting food. I will say, our server was excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly. The drinks were good. I am not a fan of the parking situation. It's just definitely not worth the price to still leave hungry and unsatisfied. We went for a celebration for a friend, but next time I would pick something else for the price. read more

We wanted to like it and had been here once before on a weeknight and really enjoyed the experience, because we had it almost to ourselves and just shared small bites--so we did not realize it really isn't the place to go to if you actually want dinner and are hungry. We also live in and love Germantown and WANT to patronize local businesses to help the area flourish. First, the good, our server--he was nice and attentive and really great. The food was also delicious but was ridiculously minuscule portion-wise for the prices. We ordered 4 appetizers and 4 entrees, and all left hungry, which was weird, because we were all worried we had ordered way too much food. I had the Halibut as my entree. It was $48 and was literally a small piece of fish in a little broth with 4 fava beans a diced new potato. I am not exaggerating on the amount of beans and potato--they were more a garnish than anything else. The fish was delicious, but I would not have chosen that dish had I known that was what the price tag was going to get me. It was disappointing. The restaurant also, for some strange reason, sat everyone on top of each other in this almost porch, sunroom area that was super cramped and uncomfortable. We were privy to each others conversations without trying. The rest of the restaurant was not crowded so I was perplexed as to why we were so packed into that one room. We spent over $300 with tip. Maybe I am aiming too high, but I feel like for that amount of money, I should not be eating granola at home after our upscale, neighborhood restaurant experience broke the bank and left us hungry. read more

Fabulous menu! I love the bowls. They even have diet Dr. Pepper! Service is hot or miss. My only complaint is it's so loud you can't have a conversation. It's shocking to me that a new restaurant wouldn't do more to muffle the noise. read more

Brought some out-of-town guests to your restaurant couple weeks ago the waiter was on top. He knew everything to offer as well as describing everything. The meal was delicious. We all ordered the same dish which was the steak dinner which was really excellent plan to make another reservation in the next few days. The atmosphere was fabulous. Nice to have something like this in Germantown. read more

Very comfortable setting and the food was high quality...really enjoyed the tuna steak.

It was fine but our server Sarah was kind of a B. It was freezing outside and in the room and they had the air going and she made it seem like a huge ordeal to turn off the air. And we asked to be relocated to another table because the window was drafty but were denied because there were other reservations. I am sorry but that is a lame excuse. We were at a 4 top and the whole room was empty. How hard would it have been to move 2 tables over away from the window? This reeks of laziness to me. The food was fine, but the service left a sour taste in my mouth. And it was expensive for the portions that you got. read more

Enjoyed dinner at Limelight ! Carlos was our waiter and it was so much fun to have him decide our cocktail based on our personality! The restaurant is beautiful (a bit dark) and stylish . Remember to make a reservation. I ordered the lamb and my friend ordered the chicken . Our appetizer was the artichoke crab dip . I enjoyed everything ! The manager will come by and speak as well and show his appreciation for choosing Limelight for dinner . Service was nice the restaurant was crowded and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves as much as I did . *must have a reservation read more

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Great drinks but way overpriced for the quality and quantity of food. Much better options in the area for the price point like Blue Honey Bistro. read more

Me and my husband dined here for date night . Pros -Boutique dining -Decor is beautiful -Food is delicious-the ribeye easily competes with any top tier steakhouse with a charred flavor . The scallops were large and flavorful. The gourmet cheeses on the charcuterie board were really good and the cocktails were refreshing with a good pour and mix of flavors and premium alcohol - Good location Cons -The space is very small and too tight in some areas . - The wait was very long -almost 45 minutes for food - Extremely limited menu - One of my scallops was not cooked all the way through..I didn't bring it up to my server because I didn't want to wait again . read more

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Stellar food, service and ambiance. Quaint spot for an intimate dinner or date night. read more

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One of my favorite places! The service is consistently outstanding, and I especially love their wine specials on Mondays. Everything I've tried from the menu has been absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place! read more

As someone who has worked in fine dining and eaten at several fine dining restaurants in Memphis, I loved this experience! The service was incredible and Carlos absolutely exceeded our expectations. The food was fantastic, especially the butter tasting and the pork belly. The desserts were fantastic as well! We were given free champagne AND a chocolate cheesecake for my birthday. I've never been anywhere that offered both! I had the pear pressure cocktail as well and it's easily the best one I've ever had, coming from someone who doesn't like alcohol. The inside of the restaurant was beautiful as well. I love how it's a fine dining experience, but the service was fun and didn't feel too traditional and stuffy. We will absolutely be back! Thank you for a wonderful birthday! read more

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The atmosphere was so lovely, our server was attentive and very nice. The food is just too expensive for what it is it doesn't even make sense and the portions are so small you will absolutely leave hungry. My husband got the scallops with crispy leeks which he was so excited about but it was $44 and he got 3 scallops and 3 small "crispy leeks" it's truly almost criminal like on what planet do 3 scallops cost $44. Unfortunately we will not be back and will not be recommending it's just too over the top for what is is. Out bill was $140 Before tip and we stopped at five guys on the way home because we were hungry read more

Everything was amazing! Pork belly, artisanal cheeses, gnocchi, salad, and salmon. Everything we ordered was incredible and service was great. read more

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Went here with friends who had been before and had great things to say about. They were right, this place is unique and fun. The cocktails were fun and tasty. The food was made to be shared and it was awesome, try the oysters!! Our waitress was very helpful and attentive! The food came out quickly and again was delicious. I highly recommend this spot especially with friends. read more

Cheers ! Super interesting cocktails and grub at this little neighborhood bistro...a must try if you're looking for something off the beaten path ! read more

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Food was good. Just enough portion. Service was friendly. Answered all my questions. And the vibe is calming. Not too loud. read more

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We went here for the second time last night and had a wonderful experience. Great ambiance, and how refreshing to dine at a restaurant that's not in a strip mall! The service was friendly and attentive. Their cocktails are great - my dirty martini was perfect. And they have a good wine list. We shared the olives, almonds, and pork belly skewers to start. Everything was perfect. For our entrees, my husband and I ordered the 6-oz flat iron wagyu with barnaise sauce. The steak was made to perfection, and the broccolini was tender-crisp and flavorful. The couple we dined with ordered the trout and loved the fish and its creamy sauce. People, you need to come here and support this wonderful restaurant. We need places like this in the Memphis area. read more

We were visiting the Memphis area and had dinner at Limelight. For a Monday night it was busy and I was glad we had reservations. Ambience was lovely and eclectic. The service was friendly and helpful. The food was excellent! We had the pork belly skewers and crab cake to start and wow! Followed by crawfish pasta and lamb. Both were uniquely prepared and frankly delicious. Dessert was "the cherry on top." This restaurant is a destination and we will make it a point to visit the area just to dine here. read more

Ok - I really really wanted to like this place. I thought ok we had to park across the street and then try to get across poplar pike- made it got to our table. Ok this is going to be good -well sad to say it was not good :( Appetizer was pork belly skewers fat not rendered tasted ok but not great. My chicken looked great but really dry. Husband got the 6 oz wagyu 4 slices 3 small wedges of potatoes for $ 52 Service was not great took 1 hour to be served dinner. read more

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I've been to limelight twice now, and tonight exceeded my expectations! Carlos was our server and he was fantastic. He had great recommendations, and the happiest, most fun attitude. He was so kind and treated us to champagne and chocolate cheesecake-both were lovely. We got the butter and bread board, crab and artichoke dip, chicken entree with mashed potatoes and broccolini, and salad with shrimp. All was great! Our cocktails were yummy and unique too. The decor and colors are calming and nice, and I love the pretty tree in the middle of the dining area. Perfect for a date night or girls night out! Highly recommend. And ask for Carlos! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in the area hands down. The drinks and food are incredible and made from scratch.

This is a first class place! I'm a flight attendant and I get to experience all kinds of places and this was a WOW! Carlos our waiter, was excellent. Very personalable and knowledgeable about the menu. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Our family had lunch today at Limelight. New restaurant in Germantown. Superior menu, service I haven't experienced in a long time, all meals were cooked to perfection. Smaller portions, which I like one of the best new restaurants ever opened. Keep up the good work. We will be back for sure. Ken Weatherford read more