Great food, walking distance from Lorraine Hotel and the Civil Rights Museum. Nice place for…read moretourists to get a really good breakfast!

Came for Elvis, left impressed by the people and the history…read more We showed up about 30 minutes after closing and were bummed to miss it. A young man outside asked if we wanted to go in to look around and take photos -- we assumed he worked there. Turns out it was Jeffrey Zepatos, 4th generation family. That level of hospitality alone earns 5 stars. This wasn't our first visit -- we've eaten here before and the food is excellent, classic diner comfort food with big portions. That's why we were so disappointed to miss it this time. Yes, Elvis brought us in, but The Arcade is so much more than that. It's Memphis' oldest restaurant (1919), with a family that kept it going through decades of downtown changes. If you love diners, history, and genuine customer service, this place is special.

Straight-up comfort food perfection. Everything on this plate was --crispy bacon, perfectly cooked…read moreeggs, hash browns with that just-right crunch, and the biscuits & gravy? Elite. Absolute main-character energy. Portions were generous, flavors were on point, and nothing felt rushed or sloppy. On top of that, the service was top-tier--friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. This is the kind of breakfast that fixes your mood and makes you plan your next visit before you even leave. 10/10, would demolish again

Man, the menu at Elwood's Shack is huge--almost overwhelming on a first visit. Thankfully, right…read morewhen I walked in, someone pointed me in the right direction and said, "If you're trying to decide, go with the Redheaded Stepchild." I took the advice, and I'm really glad I did. It was fantastic--stacked with pulled pork, smoked sausage, and beef brisket, all topped with slaw and BBQ sauce on a bun. I also tried a bite of the barbecue bologna, which is a thick-cut slice served on white bread, and that didn't disappoint either. Inside gets pretty smoky, so you'll probably prefer sitting outside. Luckily, there are plenty of picnic tables and seating areas to choose from. I didn't catch the name of the guy who helped me, but he was friendly, energetic, and made the whole experience even better. Overall, a really enjoyable visit.

Muy buen servicio! 100% Recomendable! La comida muy rica y…read moreel ambiente es muy bueno!

We had a nice little meal here at this casual spot right along the western edge of Beale Street…read more Since we visited on a weekend evening, they had the whole road blocked off, so you had to enter from the north or west side to avoid entering the walkable area which requires you to pay a $5 entry. This entire restaurant is built on a slight slope, and they did not level the foundation when building out the restaurant, so if you're sitting at your table and the table is aligned north to south, you will see a slight lean to the flooring. Also, if you have any juices on your plate of food, the juices will flow toward Beale Street. I wanted to try their tamales but will have to do it on a subsequent visit. This visit we ordered the bowl of gumbo and the Memphis strip steak which is pre-cut for you. The gumbo is slightly salty but good. The strip steak was really good, filling and cooked to order. I chose new potatoes as my one side. Service here can be a little difficult depending how busy they are and how wild your fellow patrons in the restaurant can be. It took a long time to pay the bill here due to a large party coming in right when we were wanting to pay and our server was attending to them for about 15 mins while we were trying to flag him down. Other than that, we had no other problems. I would happily return the next time I'm in the downtown area and looking for food near Beale Street.

Awesome brunch place in Memphis! I loved the yogi bowl! It was so flavorful and so good! The black…read morebean burger was good and the 3 hermana tacos were great too. I love that they have an adult version of chocolate milk! The line was long when we arrived but it moved quickly and we were able to order fairly quickly. The service was speedy and the overall vibe inside was really chill. Would def come back! 10/10!

In here today for the first time due to a recommendation from somebody. The food was good, but…read morethere was something about the pancakes that I'm not sure what it is, but I've had better. But I would definitely eat here again. The service was good and it had a nice ambience. The layout was well and overall it was a good experience.

A family favorite since we found this fine restaurant four years ago. Service is warm and friendly,…read moreand they keep your coffee mug topped off! The food is excellent. We love the omelets, the sausage breakfast sandwiches, the pancakes, and the cinnamon rolls! We also love the small eclectic atmosphere and ambiance- it truly feels like a neighborhood favorite place to gather.

Fantastic food and service! They are consistently outstanding!…read more Cool ambiance, nice people....what a combination!

My client took us here and he didn't really say what type of food they served, but it ended up…read morebeing pretty good. Later during the meal, he admits that Momma's is one of his spots, so that's saying a lot. It sort of looked like another bar/restaurant from the outside, but they have a nice outdoor patio overlooking an old decrepit building which is at least some scenery. Once inside, you'll quickly see it's highly decorated and has a claim to be one of the only trucker themed bars in the US. Inside is decked out to the ceilings with signs, neon, old mirrors, collectibles, and many other items. I swear it looks like it's been in business for 30+ years, but my client said only a couple of years. I looked over the basic menu and saw burgers, breakfast, salads, sandwiches, a famous pork chop, wings and a few other items. The client and my colleague quickly ordered devilled eggs, cheese curds, and chili cheese fries. The first two apps were really good, I didn't try the fries though. They had a burger of the day, and a food special of the day, but I settled on the wings. With those I chose the 10 pc, Buffalo with dry rub, smoked. Kind of a weird combination since most people usually order dry here apparently, but I like saucy wings. When they come out, they are huge and I knew I wouldn't be able to finish them. I think I could only eat 6-7. My colleague had a ribeye steak salad which was a protein bomb he loved, and my 2 clients ordered a big rig grilled cheese which he also loved and a fried chicken sandwich (firebird) which looked really good. Overall, I really liked this place and it's one of the best meals I've had in Memphis the handful of times I've visited.

I got to try a bunch of things from the menu and have a fun time! This was such a fun experience…read more They also have karaoke and the bathroom is hilarious. It was a little tight for a big event but we made it work. I enjoyed hanging with my pals in the booth and looking around at the walls! They have something cool everywhere you look. Loved: - Burger: Firebird - Drink: Green Tea Shot Liked: - Pizza: Road Ok: - Appetizer: Deviled Eggs - Burger: The Bubba - Smokestack Chili Disliked: - Drink: Blueberry Lemon Drop

We walked in and felt the love. The hostess without us saying a word said I saw y'all coming in and…read moreI'm getting this table ready for you. Impressed already. The menu is a QR code. I like that better than a greasy menu. The restaurant is well decorated and seating was comfortable. The restroom was clean and smelled fresh. I got the chicken and waffles. I don't remember the name the had for it. But it was flavorful and delicious. My husband had the pancakes and a side of chicken sausage. He doesn't eat pork so we love to go to a place with good alternatives. Our waitress was sweet as pie. I would definitely add this to the places I will tell my friends about.

Sugar grits in right off Beale in downtown Memphis…read more I chose this place as it was close to my hotel. Upon entering I was impressed with their lighting and overall ambiance of the restaurant. The food menu is what you would expect and they offer a lot of grits plates served with fish and other proteins. The food was tasty! Their biscuits are huge! Only reason for three stars was very slow service and automatic gratuity was added. I always tip above 20 percent but not being told it was included already caught me off guard.

Great food here! I had the Moroccan lasagna, and it was wonderful! Lots of filling, lots of…read morecheese & noodles, lots of food. My wife and daughter had the chicken pastilla. The cinnamon was wonderful and this could have been a desert! The lemonade was good and the ladies loved the tea! Definitely worth the stop!

Triple crown. Great food, service and atmosphere…read more Can't say enough about the experience at this restaurant. We were staying in the nearby hotel and wandered over. What a find. I would have paid 30 bucks for the tea. Mint, sweetened, yumminess. Come, eat, send me a thank you.

They definitely did their thing! Hospitality, customer service, and food were all top tier--superb…read moreacross the board. A few upgrades would take them to the next level: switch to a table number system instead of calling out orders, tighten up the cleanliness, and expand that kitchen because it's getting crowded back there. At this point, they're getting enough business to level up into a bigger space. But I will be back but only for to go orders to many ppl walking around!!!

So this resteraunt is a awesome resteraunt. The atmosphere is busy as the venue is not large. You…read morecan place your order at the counter or eat in. You will have to wait a bit for a table but so worth the wait. Very friendly staff!!

Loved everything about Gus's! I avoid meat mostly, but I was…read morenot about to miss trying famous fried chicken! The restaurant is tucked away on a small, empty street. There is plenty of parking in a lot across the street. We went inside and found it to be pretty busy, but we got a table for 4 quickly. The place was clean and homey-feeling and I loved the fact that they used disposable plates, utensils and napkins! It is probably way easier on the crew to clean up, and it adds to the relaxed atmosphere. I had the corn nuggets to start, yum! We finished them easily, they were so good. Then the entree of my chicken tenders, beans, and Mac and cheese came out, along with my sweet tea. The sweet tea was perfect, I drank a whole one during my meal and they gave me another to go in the souvenir Gus's cup. The food was just great, chicken was juicy and perfectly crunchy on the outside. Beans and Mac and cheese, delicious! I ate all of it even though I was stuffed. I even went so far as to order a piece of pecan pie for dessert, but unfortunately our server came back out to tell us they were out of it! Guess it wasn't meant to be (this time)! Our server was really friendly during our whole meal, chatted with us a little and made sure we had a great experience! Bottom line.... Go to Gus's!

Gus's Fried Chicken was a solid 3 star experience overall. The chicken itself was crispy,…read moreflavorful, and definitely the highlight of the meal. The atmosphere was casual and welcoming, making it a comfortable spot to grab a bite. I wasn't really a fan of the mac and cheese, as it leaned way too heavily on the processed cheese flavor and ended up overly cheesy in a not-so-great way. The texture and taste reminded me more of melted processed cheese than a rich, homemade mac and cheese. However, the service was delightful and easily made up for some of the disappointment with the sides. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the visit. While not everything hit the mark for me, the great service and tasty fried chicken make Gus's worth trying if you're in the mood for comfort food.