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Sage Restaurant

3.9 (294 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Southern
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Katrena H.

Great ambiance! Can't find my pictures of the cocktails! Very good! Soul egg rolls !! I love them .. service was great!

Money F.

Came here for a night cap. I thought there was supposed to be a live DJ on Saturday night but maybe the flyer I saw was wrong. Anywho, ordered the fried shrimp and hot wings (both so so good!). Also ordered The Crew and Strawberry Hennessy cocktails. Both cocktails were syrupy so we couldn't catch the flavor of the ingredients as a unit. The restaurant is very intimate and well decorated. Our server, Jessica, was perfect. She introduced herself, answered questions about the menu, checked on us just enough and cleared our dishes so we could enjoy our drinks and conversation. I'd come back to taste their entrees.

Jelesia M.

This wasn't my first time at Sage and probably won't be the last. In town with friends, we decided to stop in Sage for a quick bit. They were just reopening for the day and decided to sit at the bar. My friend ordered the salad, which was a good portion size. I had the wings and fries to sober up and the season on the wings?!? OMG they need to bottle it and sell it!! Our server, was good, my friends had a strawberry Hennessy and it was good, yes I tasted it! The music was really low but overall it was a good vibe.

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Lori D.

Sage is great. I've been both for happy hour and brunch. I always sit at the bar, the service is top tier. They're churning out consistently great food. The soul rolls and wings are always a hit, and the drinks are always strong! Give them a try

Turkey Sausage
Brit W.

Popped in on a Sunday afternoon and was immediately seated...party of 1 benefit. I LOVE the decor... they really livened up the place. It has a restaurant / lounge feel with exposed vents and concrete flooring, but they've added greenery and sage green accents throughout. They had a great music playlist going, TVs showing black sitcoms, great customers, and delicious food. I had the brioche French Toast and turkey sausage, along with a couple of mimosas. Overall, the food was excellent! The turkey sausage wasn't salty and had excellent flavor and seasoning, and the French Toast was cooked really well. The mimosas had a good kick to them... I had one, ordered another, and then immediately regretted ordering a second because I started to feel my first one. If you are a fan of great food, this is a must try. It's walking distance in downtown and on a bit of a secluded street (on a Sunday). It also helps that it is black-owned if you are partial to wanting to support. I only deducted 1 start because I think of much thicker French toast when I hear brioche. I don't live in the area and did see the pics online. I was a little worried, but the French Toast really was excellent regardless! Tips: They add a service charge for cards, and the tip is included, regardless of party size Read your receipts. Kudos Sage! I loved it!

Pan Seared Chicken Dinner Fish and Chips with Jalapeno Coleslaw Lunch
ashley p.

Insanely delicious! We tried the fried cauliflower and peach cobbler as well as what is pictured (pan seared chicken and fish/chips). It was all delicious. Service was great, vibe was cool. Definitely making this a regular spot.

Christine R.

This restaurant came highly recommended so I was excited about checking it out. They open at 11am and we were standing by the door at 10:50am because we wasn't sure of the layout. When they opened the door people came out of no where, we looked up and the place was packed in less than 15minutes. We started with a carafe of Mimosa which was a nice mixture it was actually pretty good so we ordered another one. Most of the dishes are waffles or biscuits. We tried the soul waffle stuffed with Chicken, mac & cheese, collard greens. It taste like a crispy stuffed funnel cake. It was unique and good. I ordered the chicken and waffles and the chicken stood out more than the waffle. I'm not sure if it was because the waffle taste bland or because the chicken was really tasty and crispy. Either way the entree was good. Great presentation. Shrimp and grits was prepared really good and it didn't have a lot of unnecessary sauce it had the perfect blend. I understand why this place gets packed. The food was delicious and it wasn't overpriced.

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Food was ok. Had the oowee rolls, only 2 full rolls cut in half, not fully filled, but flavorful. I also had the catfish burger, the catfish needed more seasoning, but the sweet potato fries were good. Hubby had the shrimp and grits and he enjoyed them. IMO, they had more flavor than the catfish. The music was fire. The seating is pretty close, you could hear the conversation of the table next to you. There are single restrooms and the ladies room was clean. Service was good.

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Sage is a total vibe! The Chicken & Waffles were delicious! The fast and friendly service was on point! Definitely will be back again.

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Nice ambiance and the food has never disappointed me!!! I will most definitely return!!!

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My favorite restaurant in Memphis. Great food and creative hip hop culture drinks. The music is good and love the wings.

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Ask the Community - Sage Restaurant

Do you all offer private dining?

While I'm not 100% certain, the space is rather small with a very open floor concept! They didn't appear to have any closed off areas! Double check though to be sure!

Does this restaurant serve non-alcoholic beverages?

Yea they do. They also have one infused with CBD!

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