We went to lunch 8/15. Food is delicious. Reasonably priced. Service was not up to Kelly English…read morestandards. The table is set with napkin, fork, and spoon. My husband ordered French toast. It did not come with a knife, and it took a while to get our server's attention...even though we were sitting near the bar where the servers were congregating. When my husband flagged him done for more ice tea, he came, picked up the glass, and then stopped at the bar to continue showing something on his phone. The restaurant was not crowded, so maybe the servers felt laidback. But I was not happy with the service.

Went there for dinner last night. Ordered the market fish (Red Fish), server decided to wait until…read morethey brought my plate out to tell me they had salmon not red fish. I don't eat salmon, I didn't order salmon. Was offered no remedy, but instead, brushed off. Interior is nice. Not to loud.

The menu looked really interesting. I love Cajun food. The reviews were not great but most were old…read moreanyway. So, let's being the reviews back to the here and now 7.26 The place had a bar feel with a restaurant as a second thought. The tables were kinda small. The menu was packed with many choices. Something for everyone for sure. Our waiter was on the ball. He was constantly coming by and checking on us. We started with the spinach and artichokes dip. Small but good. Turns out, it was the perfect size. We then ordered our entrees. We had an order of catfish fingers, shrimp and grits, and chicken and shrimp pasta. The catfish was real good. Crispy and tasty. Fries were good also. Next, the shrimp and grits. Good flavor. And then the shrimp and chicken pasta. Excellent. Creamy and a little bit spicy. Good flavor. Someone said shrimp were small. Not this time. Shrimp were as expected. All played were huge. There was allot of food. Easy more than any of us could finish. And we were hungry. So make sure you bring your appetite. We finished with an order of beignets. A little bit over cooked but the interior was nice and fluffy. Very crunchy. In all, this place rocks. Everything was way better than expected. I love Cajun food and this place did not disappoint. I Recommend this place.

I grew up around Creole and Cajun Food my whole life. And living in Memphis I don't get it as often…read moreas I did growing up... Leading to the cravings. In retrospect I should have just driven to Deja vu, in fact .... Looks like I'm going to have to do that soon and from here on after. As a bar Bayou does its job ... It has put forth an effort to appear slightly as a Dark Louisiana bayou bar. It doesn't quite hit the mark ... But it tries so they get props for that. The space itself is roomy and when we went pretty vacant. We grabbed a table and eagerly waited to be brought a menu ... Because it was about two and this chick was starved! We watched two waitresses Walking around the spacious dining area between the four tables that actually had people at them. We watched and waited ... Smiling and suggestively nodding as in 'bring me a menu please before I start gnawing the table' kinda nod. We where acknowledged several times and finally one of the waitresses said 'be with you in a minute'. This minute was more like ten. Finally we get our menu and drink orders in... I asked if the shrimp and grits had any meat in them and just had seafood ... I was told no just seafood. We ordered the flight of soups as we wanted to try them all... My sister tasted the duck and chicken gumbo and nearly gaged. Their seafood gumbo was ok.... Definitely not the gumbo I grew up on but it wasn't terrible. I suppose if I where placed in a situation where I had to eat something from Bayou ... Or DIE... Well I would eat the seafood gumbo. The seafood bisque was ok... Again not terrible but not particularly tasty. The red beans .... Horrible. Sister said the Gator chili was decent and the only thing she would ever consider ordering again though containing very little actual gator meat. I ordered a half dozen grilled oysters. According to the menu they where to be toped with shrimp cheese and louisiana mirepoix. Oysters came out with no grilled flavor drowned in some sort of cream and cheese .... No shrimp ... Not so much as an onion in sight much less a mirepoix! I had ordered the shrimp and grits as I had been told there was nothing but seafood in them .... Boy was that a lie. I fished out six smallish shrimp and ate just them. My sister had the Jambalaya. It consisted of tiny little salad shrimp chicken and slices of sausage and a strange flavor which she finally isolated to the actual sausage. We grew up on aundouille sausage ... In fact our uncle makes it occasionally. Whatever that was in the jambalaya they where calling aundouille we are not totally convinced it was ... And my sister said the bad flavor was conning from the fact the sausage tasted spoiled. Needless to say ... She did not eat more than a few bites of the jambalaya. So there we sat with huge bowls of uneaten food ... Empty water glasses... And all our other plates (from the soup and oysters) crowding our small table. I was never asked if I'd like another beer ... No offer to remove plates... No water refill. In fact our waitress practically ignored us and had to be flagged down for anything. My sister optimistically wanted to try the bread pudding .... I warned her ... But she did it anyway. I tried a bite. It was terrible. My sister being of the more steel stomach type (and her side was covered in Caramel sauce) ate several bites before she made this funny face ... 'This is freezer burnt!' I just said 'I told ya. I can't believe you ate even that much!' It took forever to get our final bill for a table full of practically uneaten food. Then to top it all off ... We both got a little sick. And as we had not eaten anything else that day ... Other than Bayou. In the middle if this review I decided that one star was really an unfair assessment .... In this case zero stars would have been generous. I suppose if you are just wanting to hang out at a bar .... It would serve that purpose.... Maybe they should just remove 'Grill' from their name altogether ... And do us all a favor - stop serving whatevet that is they are calling food!

I can not believe I have not reviewed Soul Fish as of yet. I am a huge fan…read more Let me preface this review by saying ... My grandfather owned two successful catfish restaurants. As a child I grew up on fried fish filets and hush puppies until my grandfather had to retire and sell his restaurant due to his Health. He still cooks up a mess of catfish for us about two or three times a year when we visit. Yum! My standards for good catfish are extremely high. Good fried catfish is not greasy, light cornmeal batter, tender flaky inside, and slightly crispy on the outside. Sounds simple enough but the truth of the matter is... Good fried catfish takes skill. After an epic searched for any decent catfish in Memphis and surrounding areas that took a few years ... My family and I decided to give up. And when I heard about Soul Fish it took some considerable convincing to get them to go. We where, none of us, disappointed! Soul Fish is without a doubt the best Catfish in Memphis. It is perfectly fried... Hushpuppies are tasty, coleslaw edible if not always yummy, fried pickles crisp and tart, pickle green tomatoes so yummy I could swim in them, and vegetables always cooked and seasons well (special recognition to the cabbage, broccoli, and black eyed peas). The service is always friendly, fast, efficient, and correct. The blackened catfish is pretty tasty too ... Sometimes they get a little heavy handed on the seasoning. Deserts are pretty great as well. My sister loves the Mississippi mud chocolate thingy they have (I'm not a chocolate fan). I've introduced many people (about 40 or so) to Soul Fish - locals and visitors alike - and no one ... And I mean not a single one of them where disappointed. So why four stars instead of five? True... the catfish is the best in Memphis - however it is not the best I've ever had. And Sometimes a filet or two at Soul Fish fall short of perfection... However ... I'm a regular and a fan of Soul Fish Cafe. If you have spent hours and disappointed meals trying to find good catfish in Memphis ... Look no further ... This is the place for you. I promise you will not Be disappointed!

If there's one place that I can count on to be consistent when I go back home to visit family, it's…read morethis restaurant. My fish is always fresh and crispy. I'm a creature of habit so I get the same thing with fried okra. The service is always attentive and giving. The staff is usually willing to give whatever sauces & condiments that are needed to enjoy the meal. Depending on the day you go in, you may have a wait, or you may be able to get right in and have a seat. I recommend going during the lunch hour or during the week for dinner because on a weekend or Sunday afternoon, you're gonna have a wait.

Babyyyy!! Food was on point! And NeeNee was the best waitress! The music had me jamming. Even the…read moreguy busting our table was a cutie! He could've been out here just walking around for eye candy. Very pleasant experience. I'll be back!!

NeeNee was nothing short of PERFECTION!! She was efficient and knowledgeable which made the dining…read moreexperience SUPERB! 10 STARS.....We will definitely be returning

Went on Valentine's Day. Great Cajun food. Great service. Very good selection of Cajun fare.read more

Too bad.... So sad…read more... Wish I didn't buy that SweetDeal just for them to close the next week. The boudin balls may be the best I have ever had. I don't really like them, but these damn things were awesome!! It was Cajun-ish. That's the best way to describe it, inside and out. Everything else was meh for the most part. Servers were fair. Inside was ok. Still a bit run down after the last places had worn it out. Maybe it will be a nice gas station now. No shock they closed. I hear dude is going to open another place. '26 - 107

I really like this restaurant. We just happened to be hungry while shopping and found this place…read moreand it was great! The food, atmosphere, service, easy parking and friendly staff were all 5 out of 5.

This place was very interesting to me. The look and vibe of it was very nice. It is a more upscale…read morerestaurant which is always nice for a special evening out. The food however was honestly meh (in my opinion). I got a creole dish and to be fair my dish looked beautiful. The plating was 10/10 but the taste for me left something to be desired. After eating this dish I questioned if I even like creole sauce because it really just wasn't that good. If this is a preference issue, I honestly don't know. I also thought the charcuterie appetizer had a weird mix of items on it from club crackers, to meat and cheese, and random veggies. Not bad but just kind of a weird mix. My husband ordered the salmon and he said it was good, not the best he's had but it was good. Other friends of ours got the white fish among the many other dishes. I did have a salad with these apples on it which was incredibly yummy. I will say though my dish looked amazing some of the other dishes were not plated well. Not to nitpick but to want to be considered a more upscale restaurant which means charging guest more money than say a local Applebee's then knowing how to appropriately garnish or drizzle sauce to elevate at plate is important (see my picture of the chicken dish). All and all not my favorite restaurant but definitely not the worst!!

Amazing!!! Go there today!…read more I have driven past this place so many times without knowing. Yelp helped me find it when looking for something new. The high reviews are well earned! I had the catfish, and it was Uh-max-ing!!! The fries were good, too. I got the banana pudding, but I'm too full to try it. I'll be back many times over!!!

We ordered crab, shrimp, and crawfish! I live three hours away and debating whether or not to…read moredrive over for dinner!!! Sooooo good!

The Whole Fried Catfish was Amazing at The Flying Fish and I wish they were still around. The staff…read morewas friendly and inviting, and they will be greatly missed...

Closed !!! The…read moreFlying Fish Memphis is one of my favourite restaurants in Downtown Memphis. Unfortunately, this location is now closed due to unforeseen circumstances. I have been a loyal patron of this restaurant for years. The good news is that they have other places, and I will make it a point to try one of them. These photos are from my visit earlier this year.

This is truly a fine dining establishment! I went to the original Mahogany several years ago when…read morethey had just opened and I could see that they were working on creating a nice environment, but this is a completely different level. First, I was not clear exactly where the entrance was. Once I found the front door, it initially felt like I was walking through a back room or a service entrance because I immediately saw some restrooms and an elevator. And I was thinking, "oh ok". But then, I entered the main vestibule and saw the amazing architecture and river view and truly understood why "River Terrace" was included in the entrance. I don't often enjoy fine-dining experiences and really was looking for something rather simple. I was with my globe trotting cousin and she was all in. The maître d' was incredibly gracious and kind. He sat us at a table with an outstanding view. Our server was equally patient and knowledgeable of the menu selections and what would be best for me to try. My cousin was torn between the lamb chops or oxtails and was told that people literally cancel their reservations if oxtails are unavailable. I opted for the Johnnie Cat, which consisted of blackened catfish that was topped with shrimp & crawfish Julie over dirty rice. My cousin did not like her oxtails; she thought it was too salty and just "ok". She wishes she could've tried the lamb chops. We also had the crab & spinach dip as an appetizer. I thought it was very delicious and plentiful. I had enjoy leftover to have with my lunch and dinner the next day. I also had enjoy catfish leftover for lunch. In other words, they serve very ample portions. To round out our evening, the maître d' took our photos at sunset. Overall, this is definitely the finest experience that I've ever had in Memphis.

Sigh... I really hate writing this. I've been a fan of Mahogany Memphis since the Poplar Street…read morelocation, and the new Mud Island building is stunning, gorgeous river views, great food, and live music or DJs on select nights. The food has never missed. But the service is another story, and without it, even great food falls flat. I've dined here about four times and kept giving them the benefit of the doubt, especially as a Black-owned business I want to see thrive. Today, though, I have to be honest. We had a 1:30 reservation and were seated promptly, then waited. By 2pm, we still hadn't been greeted or offered water. When I asked the hostess if we'd been assigned a server, she confirmed we had. He brought water ten minutes later, then disappeared again for another 15. We ordered everything at once, drinks, appetizers, entrees, out of fear he wouldn't return. Food arrived slowly and out of order. By then we were 90 minutes into our reservation and had already paid for two hours of parking. One friend's wings came out well before her side salad. Two others' fish dishes arrived cold and had to be sent back to be microwaved. Our apps hadn't arrived by the time our food came so we just cancelled the order. Everyone agreed the seasoning and flavors were excellent, but the long waits, inattentive service, and temperature issues overshadowed the meal. At these prices, with an automatic 20% gratuity, my friend joked "maybe we should've just ordered online." It landed, because that's really what it felt like. I won't be recommending Mahogany Memphis for now, but I genuinely hope they turn things around. The food deserves service that matches it.

10/10 best spicy marg I've had in a long time and the fried dumplings 10/10 will recommend. will…read moredefinitely be back!!!

If you're looking for something different in Memphis, put Swamp Bar on your list…read more It's an Asian + Creole fusion spot, and I'm always down to try something I haven't had before. I ordered the Yakamein, which is a New Orleans staple, and y'all... that broth alone was GOOD! I could've honestly just sat there with the broth. The flavor was definitely there. They also have a pretty good happy hour Wednesday-Sunday from 5-8 PM with house wine, well drinks, margaritas and beers, so that's something to keep in mind if you're trying to grab a drink and some food without spending too much. Wednesdays they have a DJ, too. You can check their lineup to see who's playing, just know there is a cover charge. Parking tip: I would park in the parking garage. It's usually around $3-$5 depending on the date and time, and honestly, that's better than driving around looking for parking. Also, Swamp Bar is 21+ and it's first come, first served, so keep that in mind before you go. Overall, I enjoyed the vibe and definitely think it's worth checking out if you like trying different food and you're tired of eating at the same spots in Memphis.