Babalu continues to be one of my favorite spots in Memphis. Every visit reminds me why I keep…read morecoming back. Great food, creative cocktails, and a staff that goes the extra mile. The lamb sliders remain my go-to. They're consistently juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly every time. Paired with the crispy fries, it's a meal that never disappoints. This visit, I ordered a Sidecar, but the bartender didn't have every ingredient needed for the traditional recipe. Instead of saying no, they created their own twist--and it was absolutely delicious. Sometimes improvisation pays off, and this cocktail was proof. The salmon was also excellent. I ordered it prepared the original way instead of the new menu version that includes Brussels sprouts, and it was exactly what I was craving. One of the highlights of the visit was an unexpected surprise from our waiter, who brought us a sample of their avocado ice cream. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it was creamy, smooth, and surprisingly delicious. It was a thoughtful gesture that added to an already great dining experience. The only disappointment? They no longer offer the flight sampler. I was genuinely sad to see it gone because it was one of my favorite ways to experience several menu items in one visit. Overall, Babalu continues to deliver excellent food, attentive service, and outstanding drinks. Even with the flight no longer available, it's still one of my top recommendations in Memphis. 5/5 Stars - Consistent quality, excellent hospitality, and a place I'll gladly keep returning to.

I enjoyed the Galentine event. We had an amazing time on the patio. The Playlist was bomb, the…read morehosts were fabulous and the experience was a 10/10. I loved that they allowed us to also serve as mixologist if you had a ticket under your seat (which i did). The Tickets are $40+ tax and gratuity and I felt there were very reasonable. The menu for the event included Three specialty cocktails Love Potion #9: Single Barrel Corazon Reposado Tequila, peach brandy, Kim Crawford Prosecco, blood orange, strawberry, agave Spicy Peach Margarita: peach, jalapeño, tequila, TAJÍN® Chamoy rim The Hype Man: Single Barrel Corazon Reposado Tequila, Cazadores Cafe Liqueur, Rumchata served in a chocolate chip cookie shot cup. Each cocktail included a small bite which were Lamb Sliders, Carne Asada Bowls, and Avocado Ice Cream.

The best food ever! If you like spice and flavor go here!…read more Lots of seating inside, and welcoming ambience. You can see the chefs cooking so you know it's authentic!

Today we went back to give PoP another try and we had another awkward experience. First off- it was…read moreprom season the the dinning area was overrun with well dressed 18 year olds. I am sure the staff had their hands full. Our server Daniel (name on ticket) was a complicated hot mess. He started out saying that we should have gone to Lao S.C., that it was better food? Never saw that coming. He said he used to work there too - which I wondered why he quit such a new establishment after such a short run? Then it hit me: I began by saying that we generally get the same things (mapo tofu or the cumin lamb - excellent choices), and I wanted to try something different? I was interested in the spicy whole grilled fish in pot! He told me that I wanted the fried chicken sautéed in peppers... his favorite. I said no, I really wanted to try the whole fish. He continues insisting I wanted the chicken dish? 3 more times... and I began suspecting maybe something was amiss, perhaps freshness issue with the fish - I relented and went with the chicken which ultimately was disappointing. Hard cooked chicken scraps edging on burnt tossed not in a sauce but in handfuls of dried peppers. Dry-fried. Very uneventful, hard and dull. Wife went with the shrimp in milk sauce which was extraordinarily delicious. Plump and savory jumbo shrimp in a creamy almost walnut sauce. We ordered a pear Sake from Oregon (which he told us was from Japan), and the spicy dumplings as an appetizer. The dumplings were tender and homemade which we liked but were not overwhelmed with. The Sake was light with a hint of asian pear went well with dinner. Still wishing I was more demanding on the whole fish (or) took his former recommendation and went to the other place?

Went two weeks in a row for lunch! This is a great 'whole in the wall' spot. Perfect for a quick…read morelunch, family dinner, or to watch a game. Olivia, our waitress (both times), was great! She was personable and efficient. My party highly recommends the BLT and the burger. My go to has been their Grilled Chicken Sammich add cheese with their soup of the day as my side. Wednesdays is red pepper with Gouda, aka melt in your mouth; it reminds me of a tomato soup/grill cheese combo! Definitely will be coming back

We love this grill! Can't wait to go back for more items off the menu. The grand kids loves and ate…read moreall their catfish and fries!! As well as chicken tenders. I was good and had a grilled chicken salad. It was all so good we forgot to take pictures! Our server was fabulous and our food came out hot! It was a quiet night and we loved the music.

Fun night at the bar! We tried a cup of soup, the Buffalo eggrolls, and a salad! We sat long enough…read morefor tenders and fries to go! Friends tried the Birria tacos, and the wings! We all enjoyed playing dj on the juke box!!! Oh and service was a definite hit!

My friend took me here yesterday. It was my first time here. The food was good and the bartender…read morewas great. My issue is the following. When given my bill, I was thankful I looked at it carefully. At the bottom there is a charge that says "Service Charge 20%". What is that? I asked the bartender and she said it's a tip. Then why not right "tip" instead of a "service charge?" I can only imagine how many people don't look at the bill and add a tip, which is why they do this. It's just not good business practice to try and sneak things by customers. On the other receipt that you get that you need to sign, there is a line for a "tip." so on the receipt you signed it says tip, but on the actual first bill that they gave you it says service charge. Again, they are switching around the verbiage to trick people into giving more money. This is a very slimy business practice. I can only imagine how many people write a tip on there not knowing that 20% was already added to their bill. Unfortunately, I just cannot support a business like this and won't return.

The bi bim bop is consistently delicious. I usually DoorDash this but I ate inside and it was…read morecomfortable and not too packed in the middle of a weekday.

My kids and I spent the afternoon together at the Japanese festival and decided this what they…read morewanted to eat afterwards. Its a mixed menu, Korean and Mediterranean food..Interesting menu and flavors. I saw alotta snacks and desserts as well. I had the pineapple cake. It was moist n flavorful. I think the kichi fried rice was freaking delicious. I also had a bite of everyone's sandwiches. I dont know the names. But it was an enjoyable experience and I will return. I definitely recommend giving it a whirl..

Great place! Amazing people! We came for business trip and we were so starving. The place supposed…read morealready closed but the guys: Lavell and Dashaun were sooo welcoming and took a consideration that we just arrived, and show the best Southern hospitality possible. The food is fresh and delicious. Strongly recommend this place. We definitely will come back!

I had been wanting to try this restaurant, and was not disappointed. My to-go meal consisted of…read morethe Southwest Cobb salad. Y'all. This was the best salad I think I'd ever had. It was loaded with corn, black beans, bleu cheese, eggs, roasted red peppers, avocado, and salmon. Everything was so fresh. The salmon was moist and tasted wonderful. And this thing was a monster. It was so huge I could only eat a third of it. Looking forward to having it again tomorrow. And possibly the day after. I can't wait to try some of their other offerings!

5 out of 5 every time! We've been many times (however I've still not had brunch). We love it. The…read moremushroom app is so good. Everything. Can't go wrong! And the history and environment is excellent.

A friend was visiting (5/9) and we decided to dine in the Cooper - Young area for dinner. When we…read moregot to the area, we decided on The Beauty Shop. My friend owns a larger catering/events establishment in Georgia and was excited about the menu at the establishment. We walked in (on a whim) and asked if tables were available (clearly we saw some on the patio and inside once we entered). The greeting from the hostess was - let's just say less than inviting. . It was around 7:40p and she said "well since you don't have a reservation, the soonest I can get you in is 8p" ...no problem we will walk around until then. My initial thought, screw this reservation - if the hostess has this type of demeanor, what could we expect in terms of service? As my friend was still excited about the menu and to taste some of the pairings, we decided to wait. At 7:59 (like clockwork), the notice of our table being ready was sent. The hostess seated us and again, I wasn't optimistic of what would occur during the visit. The server that greeted us was GREAT!!! We ordered SEVERAL appetizers and drinks and all were AMAZING - (the grilled avocado with the shrimp was worth the trip alone). For dinner we ordered Peking Duck and Ribeye Steak Salads (and more drinks). Both were amazing. And while the desserts looked divine, there was absolutely no room. We were impressed with the old Beauty Shop decor - it really was a conversation piece. It's small and quaint and we had a lovely chat with the patrons alongside us. The food and service EXCELLENT! I'm glad that I didn't follow my first inclination to leave (because of the hostess and the "curt" demeanor). On a high note, I did notice the hostess being very gracious to the others that she encountered. Maybe it was my cologne - not everyone likes to smell YSL ‍.

We enjoyed another exceptional lunch at Complicated Pilgrim…read more My wife enjoyed their Salmon BLT and I had the Fish and Grits. Both meals were beautifully platted and tasted fantastic. Again, our Server was a delightful and engaging young lady. Kudos to the Complicated Pilgrim Team... we will be back more frequently.

For Father's Day, dad wanted to go to brunch at complicated pilgrim, which is located at the…read moreMemphian Hotel in midtown. Dad loved it! We ordered the bacon deviled eggs as a starter, which was delicious. For my entree, I ordered the Pilgrim Wrap, which included scrambled eggs, avocado, and sausage. It was sooooo good! Especially paired with sriracha sauce all in all, I can say that it's a great brunch spot. The service was excellent and it's absolutely beautiful inside as well! I will definitely add this to my list of favorites for brunch around the city.