The Silly Goose is an interesting place. In the afternoon and early evening it's nice to sit on the patio and grab a few drinks and munchies with friends. The menu is small but the food is pretty decent and they have a nice sized patio for a downtown establishment. Late at night the space transforms in to a night club with music pumping and people crammed in like sardines. I've spent many evenings dancing at the Silly Goose until the early morning hours. Yep, I'm a fan. read more

Silly Goose did not show up on the Yelp search as I looked for a place off the Beale path to eat. I fortunately happened by it, was intrigued as the clientele outside were drinking wine (my preference), and stepped into the establishment. I was immediately welcomed by Jess (bartender) who inquired as to my needs. I settled in at the bar and asked about what reds they had and all she had to say was Meiomi. I found my dinner spot. Jess was also very accommodating when I asked for a little cheese (ilo an App) to accompany the wine. The dinner menu, while brief, was diverse. I selected a beef short-rib plate with a polenta lime reduction that was sublime. Could not have asked for better! Highly recommend! read more

Love this place! They are always so accommodating regardless of the size of our group & even with last minute requests. Always a diverse crowd & the staff is always on point. The owner seems to always say hello to everyone when he is there as well which really makes you feel special! This is my favorite pre & post downtown event watering hole! read more

I went here on a Saturday night. It was raining so my friends & I was expecting it to be somewhat empty, but it was packed. No seats available. If was okay though because it forced us to stay standing & dance. They were playing some old school music videos on the screen. It was pretty loud that night, couldn't hear a thing what my friends were saying so we really had no choice but to dance or watch the music videos. The drinks are strong, just how I like it. Reasonably priced too. I had 2 apple martini's & that was enough to get me buzzin'. Didn't get to try the food since all the tables were occupied. It was $10 for guys to get in & $5 for females. Place was packed & had too many drunk girls spilling their drinks, stepping on our toes w/ their high heels, & falling & embarrassing themselves. but it was still a good time & good music. The bartenders were on top of their game. didn't matter how packed it was, they managed to get every order in. Will have to come back when it's not so busy. read more

I have been a patron of the Silly Goose since it replaced Swig, and in all that time I have never seen or experienced anything but a welcoming friendly atmosphere. It it truly is my "second" Living Room. Many, many new friendships have been fostered over the years that all began at the Goose, usually a chance meeting, and the fond memories of those many nights I still cherish to this day. I am proud to consider the Goose my home. read more

I have been to Silly Goose two times. The first time I had a great time, the DJ and staff were extremely friendly and was willing to play all the types of music we asked for. However I went on a Saturday night and let me tell you the bouncer at the door was the RUDEST bouncer ever. I went there with a friend of mine who was Hispanic, this bouncer from Eastern Europe was the most inappropriate and rude bouncer I have ever encountered. I showed him my ID and he said $10 cover. I would be willing to pay the cover but the actions that came afterward was absurd and made me leave this place and go off to another bar where everyone is friendly. My friend simply asked the bouncer what time they closed. The bouncer raised his fingers and said "Can you count? Uno, Dos, Tres." to my Hispanic friend. What kind of comment is that? Not only racist, inappropriate, but unprofessional. My friend decided to then say "Ok, would $10 be enough to cover both of us?" The bouncer looks at us and says "Ok." I looked at my friend and said "Are you serious dude? I'm not going into that place, how racist and uncalled for was that?" and we decided to leave for another bar instead. Silly Goose is a good place but after my encounter with this bouncer made me deter from the establishment entirely. A bouncer is suppose to be the person who watches the door and ensures people have a good time, NOT deter people from not wanting to come in. I am extremely disappointed with how we were treated at the door and I no longer see us coming back to this place. I was ready to walk into the bar, drop a ton of cash and be a fool on the dance floor but after this encounter, I'm honestly going to say F*ck that. I talked to other patrons at other bars and they all said the bouncer at Silly Goose was rude and that they would never go back. I highly suggest if you want to have a good time then this place is definitely not worth going to. I enjoy places where the environment is friendly and polite and a bouncer like this individual at the door ruined the night for us. Never again will I ever take a step into this place, this guy crossed the line entirely and I seriously hope management takes notice because a city like Memphis does not need people like him. read more

I wanted to go dancing Saturday and since Club 152 was closed, we decided to try the Silly Goose out. One of the best parts is not having to wait in line to get into Beale St. We got there around 11:30 and it was packed. I don't mind a big crowd, it makes for great people watching. The bar was busy, but I never had to wait too long for my drink because the bartenders were awesome. The music was fun, with new music mixed with old school music. The bathrooms were clean, but very small for how crowded it was. The dance floor is also small, but we always found room to dance. The sofas are comfortable, we never had a problem finding a seat. The only bad thing was the ac, it was very hot or maybe I was dancing too much. I will definitely be coming back. read more

The only reason for the 2 stars is they looked like they had a good liquor selection, but we didn't drink. I was wondering why any friends I asked for menu suggestions all said "I don't know, never got food there..." Our waitress left half way through our appetizer ( which she got wrong), and nobody introduced themselves as our new server. A kitchen helper (we assumed) brought us our salad which again was wrong. My fajitas looked like god knows what and tasted below average. I could have masked it had the cook (who brought us our entrees) not informed me (AFTER talking for five minutes about the bcs football game which I cared nothing about) that they were out of sour cream and guacamole (Both on the menu description). He said "next time you come we will probably have it all". My wife's seafood macaroni was pretty average, maybe because the sauce tasted like it was out of a jar. But did have large chunks of lobster and quite a few shrimp. The bartender serviced our table the rest of the evening. ALL of our "servers" throughout the evening were very nice and accommodating . At the end of our meal I went to the bathroom just so I could peek behind the curtain our food kept coming out of and now it all makes sense! There was a little makeshift cooking and prep area in what looked like a little storage closet thingy. Complete with a little stand alone burner. That said, go for the drinks... Good selection read more

Dusty ? Why were you an asshole to us? Passed us by many times and was a Grumpy grumpy bartender to me and my friends ... Why Dusty? I'd say I had a good time over all but confused with the grumpy bartender ??! Why ..... read more

I would not recommend this bar to anyone. The attitude of the two bartenders I encounter where very rude and totally unnecessary. When I spoke with the owner of the bar about it he didnt seem to care one bit. Try Molly Fontaine, Side Street or even BarDog. read more

This place falsely advertises itself as a bar and restaurant... sadly it's a generic night club with extremely poor service, only one bartender on a Saturday night who is short on pours and rude, drinks that fall short and are overpriced, and an unbelievably bland DJ. My husband and I were looking forward to a fun night out with friends to celebrate a birthday at a new spot for us... won't ever consider coming back. Security is rude and and changes the cover charge to whatever they feel like. There are much better places in town to celebrate and have a great time with friends... don't wast your time with this place. read more

Yes, if you're into fine cocktails this is the place. If you're a bro from a big ten school, stay out

Slow service when the bar wasn't busy, took 5mins to get acknowledged, drinks are pre-made and a little pricy for the size & quality.

This was an interesting experience for me. I was in town for the Christmas holiday season and stopped in with some friends. It amazed me how difficult it was to get bar service. My friend tried order the same round of drinks 3 times before she eventually gave up. When one of my friends was a bit beyond sober, we tried to get him water. After asking the same bartender for a glass of water twice, he told me "I'll get to you once I make a few more drinks." (The guy's name was Jason) I've never heard anything like that in my life. Mind you, there weren't people clamoring for his attention. He was actively soliciting people trying to garner drink orders. Overall, it's just weird. I never thought it would be more difficult to get drinks here than where I live (New York City). read more

We got this cocktail bar from the concierge and it's an awesome place!! Great local bar for unique cocktails and good conversation. Really nice, comfortable space and the bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly. We went before dinner and met some interesting locals and had delicious cocktails! read more

I used my debit card at The Silly Goose over a week ago, and the waitress gave herself a bigger tip than what I had placed on the receipt. When I noticed the error on my bank statement, I tried to get in contact with the manager by calling the number listed. This number does not work; I kept getting a recording that there is a problem with the phone line. I got this same message for over a week. I finally went to the bar tonight to speak with the manager about fixing my bill and crediting my account. The manager wasn't there, but the bar attendant, Jason, was. And he was a TOTAL JERK the entire time I was talking to him. I have never had anyone speak to me in such a manner when the establishment has made an error. He didn't try to do anything to help me. He finally gave me the manager's cell number so I could call him. When I spoke to the manager, Daniel, he was accommodating, but the damage was already done. I will NEVER step foot in Silly Goose again. I plan to go on every website where you can post a review on this bar and post this complaint. I would advise you to either boycott their establishment or watch your bank statements closely if you use any type of debit/credit card there. And when you see Jason, let him know he DEFINITELY needs to work on his people skills. read more

Popped in for a quick drink before heading home and it seems like a great place to get together with some friends before or after an evening downtown. They had a handful of TVs showing the game and some nice seating areas. They also made me the best Old Fashion I've had to date. Drink prices were on par with what you would expect downtown. I may have a new happy hour destination after work. read more

Saturday night: it's a nice place to grab drinks and converse with friends or strangers. Not the best prices on alcohol, and a limited menu after 10p. They charge a cover after a certain time, which I could understand for a club but this is more of a glorified bar. They could also uses a little more diversity in the playlist, the DJ should be able to take the queues from the crowd on what they want to hear more of. Overall, a fun night once the drinks/shots started flowing freely (that makes most things fun)! read more

The Goose is dear to my heart. It's eclectic, welcoming, the drinks are strong and delicious, and the owner/team are incredibly committed to service. It's a great place for a single mingle (downtown hottest people - I met my husband there!) as well as couples and groups. I sincerely doubt the folks leaving weak reviews are actual patrons - which one should be in order to abide by the Terms of Use. We've patronized the Goose for at least a decade, and not once had a bad experience. Can't comment much on the food, as we usually come in after dinner, but I heard good things. read more

Solid place to get an after work drink... they have friendly bartenders, some loyal patrons, a great patio (which is excellent for people watching). Can't speak for the food-- although I have heard that it's pretty decent. The drinks aren't anything special, but the pours are decent, and the happy hour prices are pretty good. I've heard that the late-night crowd gets a little wild-- we've only been here once late night, and it was fun, but nothing worth paying a cover for. read more

The reviews sounded great but I can't tell you why. Nobody seemed to be facing a god time, patrons or staff. The only good points is the outside seating where you can watch the world go by, though the setting is hardly special, and the fact that it was in the building where I'd parked. read more

I was in Memphis for 5 days and went to the Silly Goose twice while there! It's short list of awesome menu choices includes Sracha MInt dry rub ribs that are to die for as well has stone cooked meats that you cook at the table. Don't miss out on Shorty's garlic mashed potatos. Enough about the food, the real draw is the space. With an inviting bar and creative cocktails it draws a great crowd and mix of young singles, after work professional and the beautiful folks that make downtown Memphis great. Large sofas edge the dance floor and the space is comfortable but edgy. Great DJ! Don't miss out on this night time jewel! read more

I just read your posted reviews about popular patios. I would like to add the Silly Goose patio to the list. It's in a great location to drink, snack, and people watch. read more

came here last night to start drinking for a bachelor party weekend and although it was not too busy around 8:30 pm, we walked by later around 11 and bar was full. The servers here were great and the drinks were pretty good, even more so since they were relatively cheap ($5 for an old fashioned... but I think it was also a special that night). Good vibe and would come here again for a drink if back in Memphis. read more

Where the grown up plays !!! Drink the night away !!! With a live DJ and cute girls !!! Professional setting and great place to network !!!

Unless you are a "regular", don't go there!!! The menu isn't what the website says. Minimal drink selection and unfriendly staff. I rarely give a bad review! read more

My purse (total value of $ 1500.00 including belongings) was stolen from Silly Goose a few weeks ago. The management/staff continue to refuse to cooperate with the police and show the security footage from that night. I honestly expected more from this establishment, and the value it places on upholding its reputation. I definitely won't be back anytime soon. read more

Love it here! Jessica is easily the best bar tender in town! Make sure you try the joe shot. It's the best shot you'll never remember.

lounge turn club turn meat market. apparently memphis' finest news reporters hang here (think ron burgundy) and their local celebrityness and entourage of girls make it that much cooler. super lush decor and attracts a club-y crowd (yet simultaneously friendly which seems paradoxical, i know) but with room to still move around and plush couches to lounge. this was definitely the classiest place i went to when in memphis. plus, drinks are strong and reasonably priced, which keeps me buzzin and my pockets full! read more

I've been here before and I had an awesome time. I only come home to Memphis 3 times a year and I tried to make this stop last night. I left my ID in my car and my friends all got carded then I walked in with them. Of course I was wrong, but I'm of age and I thought the doorman was letting it slide. He ended up searching for me and kicking me out abruptly. I was not being insubordinate either. I said ok and walked out, but he made a huge scene. I Ubered to my car and brought back my ID and he wouldn't let us in the club. He was really rude and loud when my friends and I were fairly calm. we asked for the manager, but of course he wouldn't go get them. We ended up on Beale street and had a great time. I just had to review about my terrible experience with the doorman here. Luckily I wasn't embarrassed or anything, but geeeeezzzz he was a rude guy and in his feelings. read more

Great place for drinks, nice patio and the new menu is excellent. Service is great as well.

Initially it was the witty labeling of the bathrooms as "eggs" and "sausage" , that sort of silliness goes a long way for me. Then it was the high percentage of very attractive women that seem to gravitate to this place. Finally I settled on the facts of the joint that matter. They simply make really good drinks and the bartenders remember you as well as the particulars of the drink you prefer. How can it not feel like home when the bartender walks up to greet you by name with a Manhattan Rye on the rocks sans the cherry when that's exactly what you wanted without having to ask for it? They make their own Fireball, they make their own vanilla simple syrups from whole vanilla beans, they squeeze fresh juice from ripe fruit and probably more things that I am not aware of. As common as this is in other areas of the country, this is an attention to the details of Mixology that seem quite rare in this part of the nation. Food?...they've got it, I've just never tried it. Even if this place had shitty drinks I'd probably still return based upon the friendly bar staff....but they don't. read more

eh....need to go back to know more. was pretty loud and annoying the last two times i went. good drink selection though.

Cheap trying to be fancy decor. Had potential to be a hip trendy establishment but didn't meet the mark due to poor service when we were the only customers there. Maybe they should invest in friendlier staff. read more

I absolutely LOVE everything about this place! The menu is especially good with the pasta bar during the week and the omlette bar on Sunday. I don't know what this clown is talking about dissing the bar (his other posts are pretty much the same thing so he must had a lot of trouble wherever he goes) The bartenders and waitresses are top notch and the menu options is anything but ordinary...Everyone LOVES Shorty's pasta bar! Trivia and Poker are so much fun! The style of th bar is so cozy and stylish. Great job Silly Goose! read more

sucks. horrible service. could be so much better but staff sucks, its dirty, etc

I think most people who write reviews on here go here late at night, in the midst of their beale street escapades. I can't speak for that side of the Silly Goose, as I am a grandma and go to sleep at 9pm on the dot. I can, however, speak for the Silly Goose at around 6 pm. There are usually a few people scattered around the place. The bartenders have always been chill with my husband and I. We appreciate that the food is not too pricey. We love going to chill here (especially on the patio) with some appetizers and a few drinks as we play their BOARD GAMES. Yeah, they have board games. If that doesn't make this place awesome, then I don't know what does. You would have to be very uptight to not like this place in the early evening hours. read more

Dimly lit club/lounge space. The drinks arent expensive which is a plus. The music is loud and it can get crowded. There arent a lot of seats so on crowded nights its standing room only. read more

Been going to the Goose since it opened. Great place. For all people. Who don't hate fun. The owner can get a bit handsy with good looking dudes, but besides that no complaints. read more

Best Bar in Downtown Memphis hands down. Great atmosphere, personable owner, fun crowd. The owner Daniel travels and studies the bar industry to bring the freshest ideas and cocktails to the Memphis market. This much passion for what they do is appreciated as many places in town have been doing the same thing for years. Always something new at the Goose and always a good time! read more