A Memphis iconic restaurant that has a large number of local regulars. The staff are always welcoming 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. read more

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Recently visited Mortimer's for Sunday dinner. The service was good, but unfortunately the food left 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. read more

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I have zero idea how this restaurant is still in business. Sorry not sorry, but wow. The prime rib (apparently their big special on some nights alongside oysters on other nights) was so chewy we could barely eat it, so it didn't matter that the portion size was massive. Even the baked potato was overcooked, which I didn't realize was possible, and our vegetables were bland as could be. I'm sure I sound like I'm nitpicking, but this was our experience. Aside from the food, the service was average and certainly didn't convince me to return. Definitely disappointing, given we had this on our list for a while to try and was looking forward to hopefully finding another go-to place. read more

Good service and tasty food! Extensive draft lift and nice group seating. The outdoor patio looked nice, but did not work for a rainy night. Catfish was enjoyable, drinks were good, water always filled and table well served. I would return. read more

Mortimer's Restaurant - Catfish - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Been going for years! Always dependable! Great menu selections. Something for everyone read more

Went to Mortimers for lunch today with a party of 10. We sat in the party room. It was very nice and pretty private for all of us since we tend to get pretty rambunctious and loud. Totally forgot to let my camera "eat first". Hahhaha! Our waitress was very nice. She was able to take all of our orders and deliver them with some help from her team. The restaurant is a Memphis staple that has been around for a very long time. This was my first time dining there. When you walk into the restaurant, the bar is at the front. There are many tables and chairs in the restaurant. The decor reminds me of a bar and a local neighborhood eatery. Nothing real fancy but fits many people. The tables and chairs are kind of worn but are adequate. There is plenty of parking. The restaurant was really busy which is a good sign. I imagine there are regular customers each day. They have a variety of lunch specials each day. I love the many choices of sides and the menu is quite extensive. I ordered fried catfish with black-eyed peas and pickled beets. We were served corn sticks with butter before our meal. I had coffee and water to drink. Everything was delish!! My friends ordered burgers, beef stroganoff, chicken salad, soup, a Mahi Mahi sandwich, and veggie plate. Our food was tasty. They are open for dinner as well. I will come back to try more options on the menu. read more

Mortimer's Restaurant - Leftover catfish, tartar sauce, pickled beets - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

waitress was on shift for six days. she told us. put us in private dining. today is 5/23/2026. drinks not brought out on time. oysters were not proper. waitress dropped food as she brought it out. then went and sat on stairs outside. I'm done. Arrived at 4:30 and food served after 6. read more

Food was good. Had excellent service and we had live music while we ate. I will be eating here again.

We must have gone on an off night. The food just didn't have a good flavor to it. The marinade tasted water down. read more

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Love their BLT, bread toasted just right, bacon is crispy too. Haven't had a bad meal yet!

Had a horrible experience/meal last night....ordered oysters...they were good but hadn't even had one and a young lady was standing there with our food..no rolls no salad....after that it was all downhill ...My prime rib was as RAW and cold laying on the plate...and just a sliver of meat...I really wanted to have a great meal but not to be...they were not busy (probably 6 or so tables) ......was there a month ago and it was EXCELLENT... but we sat at the bar...maybe just a bad night but really a huge disappointment...also the server seemed totally overwhelmed and indifferent...when we go back(if) we will never sit anywhere but the bar or outside.... read more

Thought we'd give it try. Staff friendly, helpful and accommodating. Server friendly, professional and efficient. Good. Onion Rings Rolls Food Seafood very average. Potato well done but too much butter. It appears to have a loyal following. Live music at 6:30. Decor out of 1980s. read more

Had lunch at Mortimers today. An abysmal experience. It wasn't particularly busy, I arrived just after 1:00. I got up and found my own menu and silverware. A young waiter took my order. I ordered the daily special. All they needed to do was plate it and serve it. Waited 30 minutes while other tables arrived and received food and paid. At 40 minutes I asked again about my lunch. The waiter left and never returned. I asked another waitress to check on the food. 45 minutes after I ordered, a plate of tepid and not very good food arrived. It took almost an hour to get a plated lunch special that was anything but special. I will never return and never suggest this restaurant to anyone. read more

My friends and I went for a quick bite at Mortimer's for dinner and it did not disappoint. The prime rib was very good and delicious. We all loved it along the sides got some: green beans, rice and beans, garden salad, baked potato and Italian spinach altogether. Service was great and our waitress was very attentive and checked on us frequently. We were the first ones there so it was nice and quiet. Restaurant got full but it was time for us to go (perfect timing). Thank you for a nice dining experience!!! read more

Great little quick bite. For was solid, drink was solid, service was solid. It was a quick bite but enjoyable! read more

Mortimer's Restaurant - The stroganoff. It was good. Good lunch special. - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Mortimers has been around a long time, and I have eaten here many times throughout the years. The food is consistently delicious in my experience. The fried mushrooms, poboys, and the Chicken Beauregard is decadent and so yummy. A singer was here while we ate. She was very talented, and made the experience that much more special. The wait staff is knowledgeable, friendly and very attentive. Great neighborhood restaurant for a date or for catching up with friends. read more

Casual dining with established ambiance! Seafood options and more. Try the gumbo- it's mild and loaded with okra, shrimp, and polish sausage. Servers are friendly! Love the brick floors! BEST BANANA PUDDING IN TOWN!! read more

Mortimer's Restaurant - Salmon and Italian spinach - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Went to lunch here and food and service was really good. I had the meatloaf and vegetables. Forgot to snap a pic. The meatloaf had some spinach in it which I really couldn't taste but it was very good and I would order it again! read more

Definitely a popular place on Saturdays. Oysters are fantastic and come to the table so quickly! How can you beat $10 for a dozen. We ended up getting three dozen. Also got the blue cheese stuffed burger which was good, the fries are delicious! Drinks are a bit over priced, but will be back on Tuesdays and Saturdays. read more

Mortimer's Restaurant - Oysters $10.30 a dozen - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Always a go to for lunch and dinner. Sit at the bar when Mark is working chicken salad is delicious (when in season)

Food and service were on point! Will definitely be back. Best French dip sandwich I've ever had.

Great service old friends And fun . Greatest Spanish in town. Stick to the oysters Other fish is just ok read more

Nothing about this place says 5 stars BUT ......my family had so much fun! We celebrated my aunts birthday here and there was 12 of us in a private dining room. The server was very attentive and treated us like regulars. Everyone enjoyed their food. I had fried mushrooms which are really hard to find freshly breaded at other brands. The French dip was tender but the au jus lacked flavor. My aunts filet was tender and flavorful. (of course I tried it)!) The building is old and cozy. The private room has old pictures of past golf legends from the 50"s and 60's. Owners should probably update this room And make it a more diverse space for customers. Overall was a great experience. We sent a slice of birthday cake to one of the chefs and he came out and thanked us and wished my aunt a happy birthday. We thought that was nice! read more

The service was great, the ambiance was nostalgic, but the food was just bland. I had the grilled shrimp with a crawfish sauce over dirty rice. The shrimp was a little over cooked, the crawfish sauce was oddly tangy, and it was over the cleanest dirty rice I have ever had. My wife liked her French dip, and the fried mushrooms and pickles were really good. All that being said, nothing horribly wrong, just nothing that stood out. read more

Everything. Good food, service and ambiance. I just liked the feeling of the inside the comfort easy to park. Good drinks.

IMO, the fried shrimp is the best in town. I sometimes pick up dinner on the way home. Last week, I went and there was a small charge for "to go" AND a 15% tip added to my bill. I always tip take out, but having 15% added along with a to go charge was too much. I already think their prices are on the high side. I won't be back unless I can eat inside. read more

Best plate lunch in Memphis! Friendly service, fair pricing, and a good location. Highly recommended! read more

1st time here! Service was good. Ice tea was good. Cheeseburger was so good. Onion rings were delicious. Everything had such good taste. Definitely will return to try more of the great food they have to offer read more

I've never eaten inside but I did order it to-go. I got the chicken tenders and fries. It also came with a side of coleslaw. The slaw was ok. It was kinda flavorless to me. The chicken was great and you get a lot of chicken. The fries were good. They could've been salted a little more. Also, there were only 8 fries in the box. I didn't mean to count them but there were only 8. For $15 I expected a little bit more but you didn't get a lot of chicken so I think it evens it out enough. If fries are important to you I would recommend getting an additional side of fries. read more

Mortimer's Restaurant - Chicken tender meal - American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The food tasted like Clorox. Wouldn't go back, but the atmosphere was ok. I loved the band!

We enjoyed this restaurant a lot! Service was very good, and our server was very friendly and helpful with answering all my questions. Lodge look decor, and cozy. I ordered oysters on the half shell and seafood gumbo, both outstanding! My husband got the catfish nuggets appetizer and it was huge! Catfish was so good! Would definitely go back. read more

This is not my first lunch at Mortimers, but it's been a couple years. My memory of it was that I liked it. What's great about Yelp is, that unless they delete my content, I can remember all the details. I'll write a review to do that. On this lunch, I sat down with a menu and immediately decided on the daily special of chicken pasta while I ordered my drink. My food came within 5 minutes and it was hot and delicious. I enjoyed it very much. I was in a bit of a time crunch and finished my plate in no time. I think I was only in there about 20 minutes. It was awesome. The place had a good crowd too. I guess it is like Cheers, but I didn't stay long enough to make friends. I'll also write myself a reminder that I plan on trying their burger. read more

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I have been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile. So my husband and I went. We were almost seated in the dark until I asked for a seat near light. The waitress was prompt to ask for our drink and if we were interested in any appetizers. We ordered oysters which were ok but grainy. Drinks ordered were ok. I ordered the dirty rice and shrimp and he ordered the Pontchartrain entree. The presentation and the taste of my meal was mortifying. The waitress allowed me to change it and I got the shrimp po boy which was tolerable. My husband's plate had fish on it that was very dry. I think the menu needs a revamp. I would not return. read more

A fantastic Memphis local spot. The food and service are always on point. The cheese burgers are EPIC and the oysters are fantastic!

Mortimer's is one of my favorite places. The food and ambiance is perfection. Also great for happy hour.

Local place love that fact, server was very nice, but the food was ok. It's weird like the food is served lukewarm. We got hamburgers and they were ok but not great. Side of fries is like 10 fries and we got French onion soup (do not recommend). The food is way over priced for the quality and amount food you receive. I don't know it was a very weird experience maybe we will give it another try.... I don't think we will be adding this to our regular spots we visit. I realy hate this because we do our best to only eat at local spots and this one was a big miss tonight. read more

Never disappointed, always consistent and delicious. Service is always on spot, kind and attentive. We enjoy dining at Mortimer's often.

They have great grilled salmon at 22.99 which is the lowest price point I've seen for this dish and the portion is a little more generous than more expensive competitors. The service is good and if you remember the band Big Star the owners are relations so the memorabilia on the walls profiles this group. read more

Love this place! This is a true Memphis classic. Great wait staff that pay attention to you and listen. Food is yummy.

Very disappointing tonight. They let us sit for 30 minutes after ordering oysters to tell us they had been out of them 20 minutes earlier. Ok, fine. We will order something else. And we sat. And we sat. We literally watched 4 other tables that were seated at least 30 minutes after us be served their meals. We kept hearing from our server that there was a large party in another area. Well then why are four other tables seated after us eating and we have no food? We were a table of 3 so not a large party. When we finally got our main entree (2 Ribeyes and crab cake dinner) we were told they were out of baked potatoes and it would be a while. Once again, I'm watching the table of four next to us that arrived 30 minutes after us eating the baked potatoes that should have been served to us first. We stared at our food another 15 minutes before being brought our baked potatoes and the server dropped my sour cream and butter on me in my lap. Did he offer to bring me more? Nope. Just got me a napkin and left. Food cold and microwaved baked potato not fully cooked. Two long hours for a very disappointing, cold meal. Service used to be better here. Food too. read more