Everything about this business is exceptional, and it's clear that great employees are the reason why. Olivia was our server, and she went above and beyond to make our experience outstanding. From recommending food and drinks to answering our questions about Memphis, she made us feel genuinely taken care of. read more

My friend made reservations for 3 of us for Sunday brunch at 11:30. Well reservations weren't needed because we were the only people seated at a table; there was one man at the bar. We ordered 3 cocktails: Espresso Martini, Bloody Mary, and a Poinsettia. The cranberry juice wasn't available for the poinsettia and they didn't have seltzers, so my friend settled on a Prosecco. I was advised that the Bloody Mary would come with bacon. In the interim, we enjoyed munching on their signature popcorn. However, when it arrived (20 minutes later), it did not have it. I asked the server about it and the bartender quickly rectified the situation and added 3 green olives. My friend that ordered the prosecco thought it was fine. However, the friend that ordered the espresso martini was shocked by the presentation. First it was creamy white in color and the flavor was not quite right. It had an odd twang and not at all reminiscent of a typical espresso martini. My friends ordered the breakfast Mexican pizza and were pleased overall. I ordered the huevos rancheros breakfast hash and it was perfectly portioned and seasoned. Not too spicy and just the right amount of flair. Overall, the food was good, atmosphere was good, service was good, but the drinks were a bit tricky. ***I saved this over my review from over 5 years ago and it looks like we had a tricky time then too read more

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Good old reliable! They have a new menu as of 11/21/25 and it's still hitting! This place never misses. I've been coming here since they put S.O.B. on the door and it's always consistent -- great food, good vibe, and super consistent. My favorites are the General Tso's cauliflower (seriously addictive), the adobo short rib (melts in your mouth), and the grilled salmon with maple bacon brussels sprouts. The menu has a ton of variety -- bowls, flatbreads, tacos, pastas, even solid vegetarian options -- and it's all done well. I've brought out-of-town friends here and everyone finds something they love. They've grown a lot over time, expanding into two dining spaces in the same building, and even opened a second location in East Memphis. Says a lot about how well they're doing. Service is always solid, and the atmosphere always feels upbeat. Great for lunch, dinner, weeknights, date nights, or group dinners. Just an all-around dependable spot with food, service and ambiance that keep me coming back. read more

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The food was hot and fresh. I ordered the SOB burger medium well but they overcooked it so it didn't taste as good as I wanted to. The cocktail was ok. I think the Sanderson location has better food and drinks. That's my normal location but I was downtown so I decided to give this location a try. read more

SOB Downtown - Licid dream - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Great weather for PATIO vibes! I've been to SOB more than I can count and I can't believe this is my first review. BUT. The food is good, the happy hour is great and I often get pretty good service, however, I do think they have an opportunity to boost their attention of the patio. There was a bit of a wait today but once we brought it to the hostess attention, it was quickly resolved. Overall, a nice experience every time! read more

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Located in the up-and-coming South Main neighborhood, South of Beale (or, SoB) is an upscale casual restaurant in a newly-renovated historic building that was once the Ambassador Hotel. SoB offers reasonably-priced internationally-inspired fusion cuisine and tasty and innovative cocktails served by efficient and friendly staff. SoB features a menu with something for everyone, including those with various dietary restrictions, with burgers, bowls, salads and entrees at prices that range from $15 for a veggie or turkey burger and fries to $36 for a New York Strip steak or drunken lamb chops. I ordered the Shawarma Bowl ($17), a Middle Eastern-inspired dish comprised of broiled chopped chicken thigh served over yellow rice, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and topped with shawarma sauce and sriracha with a few pieces of pita bread. YUM! The bold flavors came together well to make a very tasty dish. My dining companion ordered the Zaka Bowl ($16), a Korean-inspired dish with marinated mushrooms, carrots, green beans, sunny-side egg, white rice, and sesame, drizzled with kimchi vinaigrette and topped with fried tofu (+$9), which she really enjoyed. As for the cocktails, I tried the Bittersweet Symphony ($13), made with juke joint bourbon, lazzaroni maraschino liquour, orange juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and angostura bitters, which was an very tasty and refreshing take on a traditional Old Fashioned cocktail. The portion sizes were very filling and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. We will definitely be back next time we're in Memphis! PRO TIP #1: Flavortown Mayor Guy Fieri visited South of Beale in the 2012 Diners, Drive-ins and Dives episode "Flavortown Medley". He, owner Ed Cabigao, and executive chef Bryan McDaniel made the Duck Fried Rice and Jack Daniels-infused bread pudding. read more

SOB Downtown - Shawarma Bowl - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Great happy hour, complimentary popcorn (uniquely spiced), and huge portion sizes! A fun stop in you're in the area. Seating at the bar and booths both have great service! read more

Love the vibe here! We came on a Sunday, no reservations and had no problem sitting at the bar. The service was great. We had the apple salad which was so good and flavorful. The drinks were also fantastic. The flatbreads were good but I will say, while they were flavorful it was a pita with toppings. Let's just call it what it was, it was good. Was it $16 good? I wouldn't say so. And while it all had good flavor, the pita wasn't toasted or grilled so it was definitely "50 shades of soft" very one note texturally. I had hoped for more I must say. But overall, it was good. read more

SOB Downtown - Steak flatbread - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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No major complaints. I got the shawarma bowl which was better than I expected for downtown Memphis though it was pretty far off from an actual shawarma bowl. The Chicken was cubed and not shredded, the rice was weirdly sticky too, but the flavor was actually pretty good. The pita was standard too but did not taste made in house. The ambiance inside is modern and clean. If you want a nice place to sit and enjoy a dinner with friends or a date. No complaints on service everything was out in time and they were attentive. read more

SOB Downtown - Shawarma bowl - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Excellent service & food! A modern American Asian cuisine. A wide variety of different options to choose from! Can't go wrong with any! read more

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There is so much good about the SOB. We were staying in one of the apartments above the restaurant, so it was super convenient for us. The food was excellent, the bartender was super friendly and a helpful local in telling us about some places to go that are off the beaten track. The hostess recognized us the second time we came in and greeted us like best friends. The venue is casually elegant, with subdued tones and warm lighting, just like we like it! I recommend! read more

We heard about this place on Triple D. Very tasty and service super friendly. The bread pudding for dessert was the highlight, a must have! read more

My service with Trey was very good, no complaints! I have been to SOB before for drinks but this was my first time for dinner. I originally ordered the steak but come to find out they were out of filets of steak (on a saturday night, they stated they just had a bigger party all order some) so I had to order something instead. I got the salmon with mac and cheese and while good, the salmon just came as a seared filet with nothing on it, just a naked piece of fish. Pretty boring. I ended up adding the salmon into the mac and cheese and it was very good that way! read more

SOB Downtown - Naked salmon w/ very good mac and cheese. - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I had the Zaka Bowl and added tuna. It was pretty good and had a nice mix of flavors. We also shared the cauliflower wings, which were tasty, and everyone loved them. My friends had the burger, which they really enjoyed, and the Shawarma Bowl, which I heard was really good. The chicken in the bowl was very flavorful, and the shawarma sauce complemented the dish well. They serve complimentary popcorn with their special seasoning instead of bread, which is a cool touch. I'm not a fan of the buffalo chicken dip; it's way too chunky and not very spicy. The staff is friendly, and the restaurant is very beautifully decorated. read more

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TRASH!! In comparison to the food and flavor at the SOB on Sanderlin the food was NOT fresh nor flavorful.. I received Salmon that was not cooked to my specifications.. I said MEDIUM NOT WELL DONE.. The lettuce in my Caesar salad was NOT fresh at all! I didn't see that until I was all the way home.. I have a picture of the lettuce.. I know how lettuce works and what I received should have been thrown out that day! Oh and let me not forget mention the portion of the lettuce was treacherous.. the Gouda Mac and Cheese's roux was beyond BLAND.. I know it can be delicious because I first had it at SOB East.. ONE MORE THING they didn't even mention to me that they were out of broccolini and gave me broccoli florets!!!! For $8 you think they would mention the side I ORDERED is not what I received! I purchased this food Sunday 12/7/2025.. the ONLY thing that was good was the SERVICE.. Please consider what y'all are doing in the kitchen because the math isn't mathing at all! read more

Atmosphere of this place gets a 10/10! I felt like it had personality, was big and open, and still felt intimate! The location is great too especially if you're enjoying the sights and sounds of downtown Memphis before or after your meal. I dined in a party of 4 and we shared three appetizers and tried four different meals -- all of it was a damn knockout! My meal: Buffalo chicken sandwich with french fries. Fries were crunchy on the outside and so soft on the inside with so much flavor. I love a good French fry!!! The sandwich stole the show. The sauce was sooooo wonderful and the blue cheese on top was subtle for most of the sandwich and then you'd get a sharp bite and it was just delicious! My husband loved the steak & Mac and cheese. I tried a bite of both and it was wonderful! My sister and brother in law split the duck patty melt and the short ribs and they enjoyed both so much as well. For appetizers we got the cheesesteak egg rolls and the chicken bao buns and they were delicious but the buns stole the show! (So much so that I neglected to get a photo of them!) Our server was kind and there when we needed anything. Food runners (possibly the chefs as well?) who brought the food out were so genuinely nice as well. SOB left a great first impression. It's worth your visit and attention and offers tons of unique menu options! We are lucky to have them in Memphis!! read more

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First- the waitress was sooooo rude. She was impatient, said I'll be back and walked around like we were invisible. The bread pudding- nothing Jack or Coke about it. The worst big piece of bread pudding, that plated syrup was supposed to be the jack and Coke reduction syrup but not. Then a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Tragic. Other than that- this place is nice. read more

SOB Downtown - Uhhh Dessert - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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First time here and everything was great! We always eat at Flying Fish when we come to Memphis, but we were truly impressed with SoB haha We started off with the General Tso's cauliflower bites, delicious. I got the Zaka Bowl and me and my sister got the Espresso Marrini's. The Zaka Bowl was different, I liked it and the martini's were great. The service was great! We were seated at the bar and the tender, Joe was awesome! I personally feel there should've been someone else behind the counter helping him out but that's just my take on that. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting. I would definitely come to SoB again! read more

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Nice modern decor. Casual ambiance. Food 4/5. There needs to be more seasoning. The best thing on the menu was the cauliflower. The service was ok. We had one waiter for a party of 25. ‍She did her best. read more

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I love the ambiance here! It is very vibey both inside and out. The food was good. I had the duck fried rice, truffle pasta with salmon and cheesesteak egg rolls. The pop corn they give as a starter is yum and a different appeal. Would recommend going here read more

SOB Downtown - Duck Fried Rice - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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The server Ashley is amazing. Great recommendations for choice of food. I had the duck fried rice and it was a perfect size and it's an appetizer. Also recommend the bread pudding. *FREE POPCORN that has a perfect kick! read more

SOB Downtown - Jack N Coke Bread Pudding - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This spot has been my go to for downtown meetings for years! Super spacious, I can always find parking on Main Street, and it's instagrammable but not doing too much. I usually get the mushroom pasta and add chicken but the cauliflower, duck fried rice, and free cinnamon popcorn are also hits. Also the bartender here is a gem and a goddess!!! read more

Visiting DT Memphis and was told to try SOB. The aesthetic was so cool. Bartender was so nice. Went back and forth about whiskeys so I enjoyed it. Steak had great flavor even though I may have gotten a rough cut of the NY strip. The Mac and cheese was a massive portion which I was excited to see when it was put in front of me but was lacking in the flavor department. read more

SOB Downtown - New York Strip and Smoked Gouda Mac 'n Cheese - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

crispy chicken sandwich was so good, spicy and crunchy with a tangy slaw that balanced it out. bartender was super friendly, made a great cocktail and gave us good recs for the area. cool spot with a modern vibe, good for a casual dinner or drinks with friends. read more

The food was delicious, everybody's else plate looked so good it made you question what you ordered. The service was impeccable. This is the third of the three restaurants they have. Each one had been outstanding and has their own decor and flavor. SOB is a must visit whether you're a local or visiting. Our group of 10-12 Golden Sistas give this restaurant a 10 out of 10. read more

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The general tso cauliflower is all you need to know. It is incredible. All of their food is delicious and it is a nice vibe with great service! read more

One of the best meals I've had in a long while. Service was great! The ambiance is nice. Looks a little dark from the outside to the point where I thought they were closed for the evening. Did not get any pictures but I will next time. read more

Popped into SOB right before the Moulin Rouge musical at the Orpheum last night and it was a pleasant experience. The atmosphere was very romantic with dim lighting and a very upscale city vibe. Trey was our server and he was exceptional. He was attentive and kind gentleman! The General Tso's Cauliflower was my favorite! Great flavor and it was super light on the stomach. Additionally, had the chicken enchilada bowl. I wouldn't say I would order it again. There was a lot more rice and lettuce than chicken. I was expecting more chicken and as you can see pictured, there wasn't a lot. read more

SOB Downtown - Chicken Enchilada Bowl - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I made a reservation online for ten a few hours before. We arrived and we were seated in a super cute space all by ourselves. We ordered appetizers, drinks, food. It was glorious. I am not a fan of the cauliflower bandwagon but we ordered the general Tso cauliflower and it was so good! Finally a cauliflower dish that doesn't taste like only cauliflower. It actually had some bold flavor! Definitely enough to share as an appetizer! We also got a couple of orders of the fried chicken bao buns. What an interesting combination of fried chicken, pickles and kimchi. Yum! For dinner, I had the salmon. It came on top of perfectly roasted vegetables. The salmon was a nice size too. Not skimpy at all. For my drink, being in Memphis, I had to order the blue suede shoes, which is vodka, ginger beer, lime, and mulled blueberries. Look at the photos. Amazing!! That burger and fries someone else ordered looked so good. He ate it so fast I was lucky to get a photo before he gobbled it down! Our server was fantastic and we didn't want for anything! The room is adorned with standard Memphis memorabilia. Thank you for a great dinner with friends. No fuss and a nice relaxing atmosphere. read more

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Went here as part of a food tour. Had the duck fried rice. It was sooo delicious. Very rich. read more

SOB Downtown - Duck fried rice - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Popped in for a lite bite over the holiday week and the atmosphere was clean, festive and staff were welcoming! Our server was attentive fast and accurate. The fried chicken bao was crispy and flavorful. 10/10 recommend read more

SOB Downtown - Fried chicken bao's - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Good always tastes great and is a nice portion. Ambiance is cool and relaxed, open. Bar seats are very nice and comfortable. They have plenty to sit in too. Drinks are handmade Properly and taste as good as the food. Fast service from both times I've came. read more

SOB Downtown - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Great spot close to one of my favorite areas in the city! The food is delicious and is definitely one of my top recommendations for brunch. I'd recommend a reservation, especially if you go on the weekend! read more

SOB always amazes me. From the nice aesthetics of the restaurant to the friendly quick service. I typically sit at the bar because they have a beautiful bar area. We went for brunch and were not disappointed. The bottle service allowed for about 6 drinks and was pretty cheap compared to other local restaurants. The food was delicious we had the eggrolls and duck fried rice to start off, and both were top tier. For entrees, we got the steak, eggs, breakfast potatoes and toast! Everything was good even the toast, and the price was unbeatable. We also tried the duck patty melt and it was better than expected , my husband LOVED IT! SOB is always a top tier experience with reasonable price. Will always patronize this business. read more

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Well well, i had high hopes for this place. We dined in on a Wednesday around 5 before going to a concert at the Forum. When we got there we were immediately greeted and seated. Our waiter Huego was the one who really disappointed me the most. He asked us how we were and when we asked in return, he said that it had been pretty slow for the last two hours so he had been doing arts & crafts in the back- random, but ok. He came and gave us waters and took our Mocktail orders. We also put in an order of cheesesteak eggrolls. He then came back with our drinks and some of the house popcorn which was very good And took our entree orders. About 20 mins passed and we still had not received our eggrolls. We also had asked for more popcorn since the appetizer seemed to be taking so long and it too we never got. About 30 minutes later, our entrees came out. At that time i asked Huego did he forget about our eggrolls and he looked at me and said yes but would get them in and remove them from the ticket. I was ok with him rectifying it. The SOB burger was probably the best thing. Everything else just seemed pretty bland. The eggrolls were bland, the macaroni was bland, the fries were hard and a bit cold. The Brussel sprouts were also hard. Everything just seemed to need salt. I asked for a refill on my Mocktail which Huego also seemed to forget. When we asked for our checks, i needed one to go box for half of my burger that i didn't finish. It took Huego about 10 mins to bring the box and come back to get our cards to cash out. I just ended up stopping another waiter to get our cards and ask for a Togo box. When Huego came back out to service the other tables behind us, i heard another woman saying "has our drinks come up" and Huego was chewing as if he was having a little snack in the back while we wait for service. He was truly a disappointment to have been just coloring in the back for 2hrs. Also, when the other waiter took our tabs, one of the checks was going to be paid by another girl so two checks would be paid by one person. Huego didn't do that and instead of just charging her card again for the 2nd meal, he charged her card once for her meal then did it again for two meals! Which was crazy because why wouldn't you just charger the card for the 2nd meal instead of recharging the card for the first meal a second time. Then he gave this spill about the charges should drop after 3AM but if it doesn't to call them to fix it! HUH! I can't say this is a place/location that I'll go back to. There was nothing that stood out and Huegos service was just the icing on the cake. read more

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Highlight: Bottle of mimosas for $19! Stopped in for Sunday brunch after a Tigers game! It's up the street from the Forum, so there were a lot of people either leaving the game or watching from the restaurants/bars on the same street - to our surprise we were seated within 5 minutes! Once seated, popcorn was brought for the table (the seasoning reminded me of spiced chocolate). We ordered the cauliflower and beignets for appetizers and I really enjoyed the cauliflower. The chocolate on the beignets could've been a sauce on the side. My shrimp and grits was really good - wasn't originally sure how I'd feel about the "tomato broth," but it worked. I wish the shrimp was more grilled, but the creamy cheesy grits were the star! The decor was really nice as well, I'd definitely stop in again! read more

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Came here for dinner and drinks Saturday night. Got the blue suede shoes cocktail, french fries, and the cinnamon roll peach cobbler. Service was friendly and informative (our waiter gave me a whole run down on the cocktail menu). The drinks were great and had the perfect amount of alcohol. My friend ordered the shawarma bowl and said it was good. Loved my fries. Food didn't take too long to arrive but the dessert was a bit cold and doughy. The place wasn't too crowded as they were hours before closing, but the vibe was great. Great spot to watch a game, have dinner or a date. read more

The hubs and I are traveling through Memphis and this was our first meal here. Hands down the best part of our experience was Hugo, our larger than life awesome server. He made the night really fun and we were still talking about him the next day. The food is also incredible. Our friends started with the crispy cauliflower app and the hubs and I shared the duck fried rice app. Both were full of flavor and really well done. Next up were mains. Fried grouper sandwich - crispy battered fish well prepared Chicken curry - more like a tiki masala Zaka bowl - the house made kimchi vinaigrette was stellar Sailor sandwich - the star of the show. This was epic We also enjoyed the blue suede shoes, heming-why, and bittersweet symphony cocktails. read more

SOB Downtown - Zaka bowl - very good and unique vegetarian dish - Gastropubs Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I haven't been back to Memphis in awhile. South on Beale used to be a regular stop for us. Wow, has this place slipped. It is no longer worth a stop. We came by on a slow Sunday night and wanted to sit at the bar. There were three men sitting at the bar and EVERY other seat, all down the line was dirty; plates, glasses, food. It was disgusting. The manager was sitting at the end of the bar with piles of papers, oblivious until she finally saw us standing there. She looked up and quickly saw that we wanted to sit down and started cleaning up. They really woke up and stared cleaning once they saw us. I was willing to just get over myself and give them a second chance. I went back to the washroom... and it was filthy. I was walking back and spied the kitchen through an open window. It looked gross too. We left. I think it's time for SoB to give up the ghost. Sad, but it happens. read more

Had dinner with vegetarian European visitors a thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Waiter was fun, prompt, and knowledgeable. Food took a minute but was very good. We went early and the timing was perfect to see our show at the theater down the street before they got really busy. read more