Followed the Yelp reviews to this neighborhood hangout and we were not disappointed. The drinks…read morewere memorable and the pizza was great!. If you have a few hours to kill, don't miss out on Memphis Whistle!

I saw recommendations to come here and really liked it!! We sat outside, got some Lion's Manes…read moreBites, and had a few drinks. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. Everything came out quickly and perfect!

We went to lunch 8/15. Food is delicious. Reasonably priced. Service was not up to Kelly English…read morestandards. The table is set with napkin, fork, and spoon. My husband ordered French toast. It did not come with a knife, and it took a while to get our server's attention...even though we were sitting near the bar where the servers were congregating. When my husband flagged him done for more ice tea, he came, picked up the glass, and then stopped at the bar to continue showing something on his phone. The restaurant was not crowded, so maybe the servers felt laidback. But I was not happy with the service.

Went there for dinner last night. Ordered the market fish (Red Fish), server decided to wait until…read morethey brought my plate out to tell me they had salmon not red fish. I don't eat salmon, I didn't order salmon. Was offered no remedy, but instead, brushed off. Interior is nice. Not to loud.

This is /the/ Memphis local spot for relaxing after a hard day. Working man's bar, working woman's…read morebar, but with an elevated sense of class. The bar tender, Sara, is charismatic and charming. This is the place you go to celebrate a promotion, one of those spots where it feels as comfortable as home. The vibes? At this very moment "papa was a rolling stone" is playing on the radio, and some movie from the 40s is playing on the TV. Food is from $17-$n for a full entree. Portions are solid, you don't leave hungry. This place is just a good time. Get a seat at the bar and enjoy yourself for a long dinner. The burger @$17 is solid, the drinks are strong.

Very nice quaint cafe. The food is wonderfully prepared at a reasonable price. Service was very…read moreattentive with an open kitchen that adds to the ambiance.

Excellent burgers really cool atmosphere. Really appreciate…read morethe sweet bartender they even have a pool table

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

Came here for a date. It was a pleasant little hidden gem! It wasn't very busy on a Friday night…read moresurprisingly but service was nice and attentive. It has cute yet funky decor/ atmosphere. They have a nice bar in the middle and comfortable dining seating looking out onto Overton square. Food was awesome! We got the brussels sprouts, mushroom Wellington, eggrolls and shrimp and grits. It's located in the Memphian Hotel so the bathroom is in the lobby but it's not far. Also the lobby has tons of cute photos ops!

The meal started a bit awkward, none of the hosts or servers were in the front of house, but after…read moreasking the hotel staff they were quickly located and we were immediately sat. The interior is incredibly fun and lively. While we were there it was not too noisy and there are curtains to section off your table if you would like some privacy. Our food was fresh and well cooked we had no complaints! The restaurant is incredibly convenient if you are staying at the Memphian and worth a visit for a nice lunch spot.

Five stars simply aren't enough. This deserves twenty…read more My husband and I are food people. We travel extensively, we eat everywhere, and we've been fortunate enough to have some truly extraordinary dining experiences over the years. So when I say that Porch & Parlor may be one of the best overall restaurant experiences we've ever had, that is not something I say lightly. And it started before we even made it through the front door. The restaurant itself is absolutely charming from the outside -- whitewashed brick, Southern, understated and beautiful. But before either of us could even reach for the door handle, a gentleman appeared with the warmest smile and opened it for us. Such a tiny thing, perhaps, but it immediately set the tone for the entire evening: You are our guest, and we are delighted you're here. Inside, three lovely attendants greeted us at the front, all smiles and genuine Southern hospitality. We had reservations and were seated immediately in the most gorgeous, moody dining room. Elegant lighting, beautiful raised paneling, rich finishes -- classic steakhouse without feeling stuffy or predictable. As a miniature artist, I spent an embarrassing amount of time mentally figuring out how I could recreate those fabulous light fixtures in miniature. And then came Wade. For years -- and I mean years -- my husband and I have had a benchmark for exceptional service: a wonderful gentleman named Seth in Birmingham who was exceptional at what he did that we still talk about him. Well, Seth... you finally have competition. Wade is an absolute gem. Charming, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and incredibly intuitive, he possesses that rare ability to actually read a table. He listened. He remembered. He made recommendations without ever making us feel "sold." He helped my husband choose a bourbon, shared little tidbits and stories with us, picked up on our personalities and genuinely connected with us. And the timing of this meal was impeccable. We never once felt rushed, yet we never found ourselves wondering where the next course was. Nothing arrived too quickly. Nothing lingered too long. Wade was there exactly when we wanted him and somehow invisible when we didn't need him. The entire evening just moved along smooth as silk. That kind of service is an art, and Wade has it. Of course, none of that would matter if the food didn't deliver. It absolutely did. The steaks were phenomenal, the meal was incredible from beginning to end, and oddly enough, that fabulous bacon rack may be one of the things we talk about forever. It's delicious, ridiculous, memorable and exactly the sort of thing you want to order when you're out having a wonderful evening. By the end, we were far too full for dessert -- which naturally meant we ordered dessert. My husband knew exactly what he wanted. I was torn between two choices, so finally I told Wade, "Go into the kitchen, choose your favorite and surprise me. I don't even want to know what it is. I'll find out when I get back to the hotel." The man understood the assignment. He chose the cheesecake, and good heavens. It was lighter than a cloud, with these gorgeous cherries in a rich syrup whose tartness cut through the creamy cheesecake beautifully, alongside vanilla ice cream that somehow pulled the entire thing together. I opened that box back at the hotel and knew immediately that Wade had once again made exactly the right call. But what really makes Porch & Parlor remarkable is that Wade wasn't the exception. Every single person we encountered -- from the gentleman at the door, to the front desk, to everyone who touched our table -- was gracious, polished, welcoming and genuinely lovely. You can serve an extraordinary steak in a beautiful room and have a great restaurant. But when the hospitality is every bit as exceptional as the food, you create an experience. Porch & Parlor did exactly that. We were told this was considered one of the very best steakhouses in Tennessee. After dining there, I completely understand why. In fact, forget Tennessee. This is one of the best steakhouse experiences we've had anywhere. And Wade, if you happen to read this: Seth held that title for a very long time, young man. You earned this one. Five stars feels woefully inadequate. Give them twenty.

First, the food was excellent. The wagyu deviled eggs, the steak quality and preparation and…read moreespecially the bone marrow au poivre special sauce. The kitchen knocked it out of the park. I could drink that bone marrow au poivre sauce it was so good. Second, my service expectations when spending in excess of $2,000 for a party of seven ($700 of which was wine) are a touch above what I'd expect from a chain steakhouse and I certainly expect honesty that what I order is what I am served. In short, my first-world problem with Porch and Parlor is the vintages on their wine list do not reflect what they serve you. They were zero for two on both bottles I ordered and it matters when you pay $550 for a bottle of 2013 Dom Perignon (served 2017) and $133 for 2019 Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon (served 2022). I caught both instances in real time and the sommelier was crestfallen but powerless. Then I had to pour my own wine after it was decanted and left out of reach on a trolley alongside of our table - my server disappeared for the duration of the meal after food was served and never realized she missed out on the fun. I had to stand up a couple of times, grab a huge, elaborate decanter and awkwardly pour for my guests seated around a circular table (ambience is also very nice there BTW). Autogratuity added 20% tip and I added $100 on top of that because as the host I didn't want my guests to be aware of any issues and they had a great time - I covered for the restaurant's failures and paid a premium to do it. I let a week pass to see if I was still bothered by the experience and I was (am). My first solution was to call the restaurant to ask for the GM's email so I could email him/her, one-to-one, about my experience and keep it out of the public forum. That's what I would have wanted if the shoe were on the other foot. After my first call and a long, long hold I hung up. Waited forty minutes and tried again. After a two minute hold a gentleman named Chris came on the call and asked how he could help. I told him the above story, told him I don't want anything from him other than him to win and be successful which, in my view, includes not misrepresenting wine vintages because real dollars are involved when you say you have something worth $700 and what you sneakily try to serve customers is worth a lot less, service aside. Long story longer, he told me (paraphrasing) "yeah, I hate that for you but it's too much of a pain in the butt to print a fresh wine list so we are just going to keep doing that." Fine. Caveat Emptor for the rest of you who order wine there. Maybe just order the Caymus. For me, being rooked always negates any positive experience I may have had.

I really liked the restaurant that was previously located in this spot. I decided to try Cooper's…read moreto see how they had adjusted to taking over this spot. Parking can be a hit or miss for CY area. We went on a Monday at 5:00p and it wasn't overly busy. prompt seating and friendly servers. starters: Southwest egg rolls and the chicken and sausage gumbo. Both were delicious and the gumbo is a nice sizes bowl for the price. main: catfish fillet. Fried crispy and seasoned well. The potatoes are a cut wavy shape with a nice crispy coating. Cocktails: Captain Cooper's Treasure a frozen paloma style martini was by fav my fav. The Cease and Desist was just the right amount of mezcal that has a little heat thanks to the jalapeno syrup. There was also a trivia call game that started right as we were heading out. Overall it's a nice, casual and welcoming space to grab food and chill. Prices are very reasonable and there is also outdoor patio seating. I'd definitely do that once the fall weather rolls in.

Not from Memphis so I'll keep the review short. Was having lunch across the street, and was looking…read moreup the menu of coppers. The business had a single 1 star review with no images so figured I would go in to refute said review. The space is large, and inviting with plenty of booths, TV's and a modern-rustic Vibe. I helped myself to the bar where the bartender was super friendly. To make it even better it was bustling with live music. The bar menu has a decent selection of cocktails and wonderful selection of beers on tap. Don't judge the business on that single review because the live music, alone, is worth the visit.

Time for an update! Sucks to write this one, but it's where I stand on this joint!…read more Since my last review, the owner died, the place caught fire and closed under the new owner, was then bought by another restaurateur couple and a their partner. They remodeled it, filled the kitchen with new equipment and food, slapped some paint on the walls, then let er rip! The operators here also own and operate Bain's BBQ just down the road. I've been here three times now since it reopened. It would be more, but here we go... They have daily lunch meat and threes that rotate by day of the week. I always check the website to see what's being offered before I go to places like this so I can see if they have something I want. I really dig these kind of lunches, I seek them out when I want a "solo decompress, don't talk to me lunch", so I want to like this place so much. I quit going to Bain's a year or more ago because of never knowing what they are selling. The menu is never updated on the site, or even there at all now. Every time you walk in it's a surprise! I just checked again to verify, and yep, still no menu, only online order, but 60-70% of it is "out of stock". Ugh. When they do have the menu posted, it's normally wrong. This seems to be a trend between the two places now. The first time I was here I was underwhelmed. Country Fried Steak tasted funny and I had the worst cornbread I had ever had. Not even sure how it was made that terribly. I do hope they fixed it. Second visit and this time the printed menu didn't match the website, but they had the websites menu available, strange. The website showed fried chicken livers available, but the dine in menu did not. When I asked, they said they in fact did have them and it was a mistake on the dine in menu. Huh? That time I did have the chicken livers and they were pretty good, and I also one of the best rolls that I have ever had in my life! Shockingly good!! Better than my grandmothers. Please don't smite me from the grave, Gram. Both times the sides were just fair. Same thing at Bain's, so it makes sense. Today I walk in and there is one table sat in the whole place at 12:15. I got a bad feeling from the jump as I am pretty sure the food is all done and just sitting there being held on a hot well table. If it ain't busy, it just sits. This place used to be packed every single time you walked in! I sit down and the old guy with the really cool hairdo comes and gets my drink order and gives me a menu. The livers are not on the menu again... My last visit was 8 months ago, I checked my pic. I knew what I wanted because I had peeped the site and confirmed they had Fried Chicken Livers just like last time, so it's all good, right? Guess what?!?! Still not on the dine in menu so I'm like "can I get the livers", cool guys says no livers and walked away. 8 months later, it's still not corrected. I sit there for a minute, and got pissed off and then, I looked around, thought about eating old meatloaf or fried chicken, took a sip of my water, and I got up and left without ordering. My advice, (that I understand that absolutely no one gives a shit about) is this. Stop putting so much effort into your Social Media BS and get your shit together on the menu/websites of the business's you run. It's cute and all for you to eat at other Memphis BBQ joints, I like bbq too, but let's shore up your own operations before you do so. That way we can all enjoy all of our meals together and you stay in business. I used to love both of these places, but now I fear they are just going to be memories of was once a couple of my favorites. One more try.... I'll update again if it's all good then. '26 - 19

Finally got to try Barksdale's in Midtown. Pretty good set up. Very much like a diner that serves…read morebreakfast all day and they do have lunch specials. I ordered the griddle cakes with crispy bacon. The pancakes came with honey butter and syrup. Also had a pretty decent cup of coffee. My friend ordered the club sandwich with fries. The fries were nice and hot. She said it was very good. We had a fin time dining there. There are plenty tables and chairs as well as booths. The place is decorated with a variety of sports pics, articles and Christmas decor. It is a very cozy diner. There is parking in the front and back of the restaurant. Our server Christopher was awesome! He was very nice and friendly. There was a steady flow of customers which is a good sign. I will return to try some lunch specials. Good experience!

2day is the 1st time I've eaten here since precovid. A friend had never been and we were in the…read morearea. I'm happy we pulled up. We decided to sit outside since it wasn't too hot today. And we had a gud tyme chatting n people watching. We had a nice server, Peyton i believe. Our food was scrumptious. And the drinks were just as flavorful as I remember. I been on a strawberry and henny tip lately but they had henny lemonade.. yup, its tasty!! I should have gotten sum buffalo egg rolls but I didnt wanna over do it..

Great food. I had the Cajun paste and I t never disappoints. The lemon drop was so good. The…read moreHennessy lemonade was awesome. Great service

Used to come here a lot but the food and beer was always super overpriced and it was impossible to…read morehear anyone or anything inside so we would have to go outside to speak. Brought my brother and his wife here when they came to visit from NYC and they had an 80s cover band playing that night which was awesome, the name was something with the word Cherry in it. Overall, wish it wasn't as congested and overpriced, but still a chill place.

Went to brunch at this place for Mother's Day. Service was okay and the restaurant is spacious and…read morein a cute location. I didn't order a Cajun dish, but instead opted for wings. I ate a couple of wings then ran across one that still had feathers. That was the end of my meal. Other dishes ordered by others in my party, a Cajun pasta and pizza, were not very tasty either. I think it's safe to say I will not be going back.