My son had the best birthday experience! He and his friends had a blast playing lasertag. We will…read morebe returning to battle it out with paintball next! It is a little difficult to find the place at first, we got really turned around and the parking is a little crazy, I wish it was more accommodating but other than that, no complaints.

It's an awesome place! Every kid young and old seem to leave with a smile. Under new management…read morewhich are fabulous! Schedule an afternoon of fun for your friends or family, I know you'll enjoy it!

Went here on a Wednesday evening around 7 PM. It's located off Mt. Moriah Road in a shopping plaza…read more They were hosting a bowling tournament that night, so it was pretty crowded. The inside has a very old-school bowling alley vibe. Music was playing, and the concession stand is right at the front, with lanes on both sides. You place your food order at the counter and receive a buzzer for pickup. I was actually surprised by how large their menu was for a bowling alley, and they use a classic flat-top grill to cook everything. After placing my order, I stepped aside to wait. One of the cooks asked if I had a buzzer and let me know it would go off when my food was ready--it came off a bit abrupt, but nothing major. There were plenty of lanes available, even with the crowd. The bowling shoes, however, looked very worn and outdated. The laces didn't look the cleanest, which made me a little hesitant, but I still went ahead and bowled. Food took about 30 minutes, but everything came out fresh. I ordered the Philly, which was pretty good. I also tried the blue Kool-Aid, though it tasted more like Powerade. The music selection was good and kept the energy up while bowling. The crowd continued to grow as the night went on. I also noticed they host an R&B night from 10 PM-1 AM, which could be a vibe. Overall, I had a good time and enjoyed the food, but I'm not sure if I'd return

Great place to hang. They had really yummy food. We ordered an appetizer sampler with plenty of…read moreoptions!

Nice clean facility. Not great customer service. Would go back for sure but don't recommend weekend…read morenight unless you want it to be crowded!

Amazing place, great staff and good price. I got one of the best prices in town! My kids loved it…read morehere because of all the things they could do here.

Great local productions Saw Jesus Christ Superstar and the…read moremusic, singing and dancing was fantastic. I love the intimacy of the theatre seats to the stage

Well, I wish there was a way to review individual shows, but I guess that doesn't make sense since…read morethe productions are temporary. So, I will comment on the venue itself up here and place a block below for specific shows and will update that block whenever I see a new one! I'll put the run dates in the title line so you know whether or not to pay attention to it. Venue Review My wife and I absolutely love live theater and I think we've been to most of the theater venues in Memphis. We've seen many productions at the Playhouse on the Square and it is just a fabulous place to see a play, or even the ballet. It is not a huge venue so when I say, "There isn't a bad seat in the house." that is dead on. The seating is comfortable. The facilities are clean. The staff is always nice. And the productions are always top-notch! One thing about Playhouse and its surrounding theaters is the pricing for their shows is usually very reasonable compared to the competing theater across town. We always come in from the North, down Central and usually, we park in the parking garage near the square itself. This last time it was raining and we noticed there is actually a parking lot on the East side of the building! It is a nice parking lot and it is, of course, a much shorter walk than the walk from the garage! However, if you plan to eat before or after a show, the garage might be a better choice. Production Reviews Below Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - 1/19-2/18/2024 I am a HUGE fan of the 1971 film, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder (who isn't, right?). I think we all would like to forget the 2005 remake of the story with J. Depp, so to say I'm dubious when it comes to the treatment of this story is probably an understatement. Knowing I am such a fan of this story, my wife surprised me with tickets to this show. I've never seen it done live and I was excited but trepidatious because some of the stuff I loved about the 1971 movie, the special effects, the sets, just couldn't be duplicated on a live stage. That said, because I knew that going, in I was a bit forgiving and might have been a little excited to see how they adapted it. I was not disappointed one bit! Of course, the main storyline was the same, but there were nuances of modernization. The names of the children were the same and the core of their bad behavior too. However, their backstories and the style of their ultimate demises were slightly different. I won't give critical details away as I don't want to spoil it for you, but just as an example, Mike Teevee's problem is still sitting in front of a screen too much, but his addiction is to the Internet and video games rather than classic television. Clever. The young star of the show, Drake Shehan, was incredible and an absolute delight to watch! The young man could sing, and dance, and his acting quality was that of someone 10 years his senior! The rest of the cast was great as well, just a super ensemble. This was one of the best shows we've seen at Playhouse and they did a fantastic job of adapting this to the stage. You have a little more than a week to catch this and you should before it is gone!

I'll be honest--I am not what anyone would describe as an "outdoorsy person." My idea of nature is…read moreusually parking close to the entrance. But my wife wanted to visit the Memphis Botanic Garden for her birthday, and somehow this place turned me into a calm, peaceful woodland citizen for a few hours. First off, the weather was absolutely perfect, which already gives nature a huge advantage. Then you walk the grounds and realize this place is legitimately beautiful. Ducks casually living their best lives, koi fish gliding through the water like they pay property taxes there, birds chirping, flowers everywhere, waterfalls and water features--it's like stress gets checked at the front gate with your $12 admission fee. And let's not overlook the fact that there were food trucks... and one of them was selling cocktails. Suddenly being outside didn't seem so unreasonable anymore. What surprised me most was how peaceful the entire experience felt. It genuinely pulls you away from the noise of everyday life and drops you into this quiet little zen mode you didn't know you needed. Also, if you're planning a wedding or outdoor event, this place is loaded with gorgeous spots that look like they came straight out of a magazine. Seriously, every few steps felt like another "this would be an amazing wedding photo" moment. When the weather cooperates, this place is hard to beat as a happy place. Even for people like me who normally consider "the outdoors" a temporary inconvenience.

The Memphis Botanic Garden is straight-up magic wrapped in flowers…read more From the moment you walk in, it feels like you've stepped into a peaceful, picture-perfect dream. Every path leads to something new--vibrant blooms, hidden corners, and stunning landscapes that make you stop and go "okay wow..." at least 20 times. Whether you're wandering through the themed gardens, snapping aesthetic pics, or just soaking in the calm, it's the ultimate reset button from real life. And let's talk about the vibes--immaculate. It's romantic, relaxing, and somehow inspiring all at once. One minute you're strolling through gorgeous greenery, the next you're planning your entire future garden like you suddenly have landscaping skills Perfect for a chill day, a cute date, or just getting lost in something beautiful, the Memphis Botanic Garden is a must-visit gem. 10/10--nature really showed off here

I attended a birthday party here and was quite impressed. The decor was lovely - very elegant, with…read moresort of an old world charm and architectural detail that I really liked. It would be perfect for a wedding reception or engagement party. The people that own Side Street Cafe, which is adjacent, own and fun this venue as well. The host at the party said she was happy with the service and how smoothly things ran, and that the prices were competitive. The website has rates and information you can review.

We had our Christmas Party here last evening and it was just "FAB"... The Decorations were…read moreB-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L; The Food was "as usual" Fantastic; The Service was "Top Notch"... and the Atmosphere as a whole was Incredibly Warming! Had our Christmas Party here last year as well.... The Side Street Owner's are always accommodating and very gracious. Scheduling for Next Year's Party........

The service is top tier, and the Ambiance is classy and chic. If your looking for a nice space to…read morehost any kind of gathering, birthday party/dinner, baby shower ect. I recommend this spot for sure you will not regret it. 10 out of 10!!!!!!

I love that this convention center has plenty of affordable parking connected to the building…read more Parking was a bit over $11 for 24 hours. The instructions to navigate the center are easy and there is cool art everywhere which brings the place to life. The restrooms are pretty clean and relatively modern.

I clearly haven't been to the convention center in a while, I was there 9/12-16 for training and I…read morewas impressed! Outside spaces to sit, the food was great for Lunch and breakfast, the service staff was helpful with great hospitality! I felt like I was in another city lol. Great job on the upgrades!