Real ingredients truly make a difference. The pizzas here taste like pizza- not cardboard…read more I love to watch them make the pizza and fire it in the pizza oven. The only thing making this a 4 star instead of 5 star is both pizzas were very wet in the center. You had to eat it with a fork until you got close to the crust. There was no way you could pick it up and eat it. The restaurant and bathrooms were nice and clean. Friendly service.

Nice atmosphere!!! The service was top notch!!! And the food was AMAZING!!!! I love wood fired…read morepizza and this place hit every mark!!! Would definitely come back when I'm in the area !!!

In town for a basketball tournament and decided to give Wolf River Brisket Co. a try--and I'm so…read moreglad I did! From the moment we walked in, I fell in love with the cozy, patriotic atmosphere. It's such a cute restaurant with exceptional service and spectacular food. I knew I wanted leftovers for the hotel, so I ordered the smoked wings and the three-meat platter. The smoked wings were outstanding--perfectly smoked, incredibly flavorful, and not greasy at all. For the three-meat platter, I chose turkey, burnt ends, and the mixed brisket. Everything was delicious! The turkey was moist, the burnt ends were packed with flavor, and while I'd personally order the lean brisket next time (the mixed had a little more fat than I prefer), it was still tender and incredibly tasty. This will absolutely be one of our Memphis "must-do" restaurants every time we're in town for a tournament. Highly recommend!

Food was outstanding! Highly recommend. Had the brisket and…read moreTurkey. Friendly staff, when I am back in town will go back.

Haven't been in years but visited yesterday for lunch. Food was perfect and very fresh, we had…read moresalads and pizza. The caprese was one of the best I've had with amazing tomatoes and fresh basil. Service was also fantastic and quick. Cant wait to go back!

We enjoyed a patio dinner on a cool March evening…read more The Pros: --Friendliness of the Hostess --Waitstaff Service (timely and personable) --The ambiance of the patio overlooking the square --The Brie pizza (big thanks to the recommendations here) The Cons: --TN Mosquitos (post-7pm they made their appearance) --Chicken Parm (pasta was dry, chicken was soggy) The Indifferent: --Lasagna (hubby said mine is better and I am by no means a chef!) --Cheese bread appetizer Overall, we enjoyed ourselves but much of that had to do with service and ambiance, not the food. Previous visits offered a lot more/better by the way of food, so we'll likely to give it another try and hope for a better experience.

I was looking for a sweet treat in the summer heat yesterday and came across this gem! I have never…read morehad a sno come as the one I had there. There were a variety of sno come, ice cream and other treat options. The service was amazing. The workers offered suggestions and they did not disappoint! The decor is very homey and nostalgic! It was the most I have ever paid for a sno cone, but absolutely worth it! Definitely a hidden gem and I will be a returning customer.

Unique desert shop. Shaved snow with a creamy twist. They…read morewere hosting a fundraiser for school soccer team. There's board games to play while you enjoy your dessert

Irish Irish Irish (Fancy Restaurant)…read more This was the first experience making reservations for an Irish pub, but it was way more than a pub. Think date night. The food was a delight! Recommend the pimento cheese bread sticks for appetizer or any other time. Also, this was the first time I've had a Kilkenny draft which was another highlight. I see now it's rare to find. Smooth and creamy. If I lived nearby, I would be here more often. It's a little on the expensive side, but well worth the price and experience. Just pointing it out to expect to pay, but also pointing out it was worth every cent.

The service was fantastic. Some appears to be rush or don't want to be bothered. But overall, they…read moreare very good. Fanatic decore, and ambiance. It is a good place to go to socialize. Unfortunately, the food has been consistently underwhelming during my recent visits. I first ordered the lamb chops. They were not what I would consider traditional lamb chops and were surprisingly chewy and difficult to enjoy. I returned and decided to try the Irish Curry Chicken. It was, without exaggeration, one of the worst dishes I've had there. The menu described it as chicken thigh, but it was clearly chicken breast. The dish lacked basic seasoning and flavor. There was very little salt, umami, or curry flavor. The rice was wet, overcooked, and mushy. Overall, the entire meal tasted like something taken from a grocery store freezer section and reheated. At this point, I would recommend sticking to the fries and the burgers, which remain the strongest items on the menu.

Service was friendly and efficient. Food quality was very good. Good value as well. A burrito and…read morechips and salsa for $14. Can't beat it.

Very good tacos. I especially like the blackened mahi-mahi and the Baja fish (fried) tacos. The…read moreKorean steak one is also very good. I like the fact that they give parts of the proceeds to fund a foreign mission project. Service is excellent. Atmosphere is good for a quick food eatery. Today got a 1/2 sized Loaded Nacho Fries.

We would consider ourselves frequent guests of Babalu East and continue to come back because the…read morefood is generally very good. East Memphis doesn't have many restaurants that occupy the space between fast casual and fine dining, which makes Babalu an important part of the local dining scene. Because we enjoy the restaurant and want it to succeed, I wanted to share some constructive feedback. One recurring challenge is the arrival and seating experience. Even when the restaurant is largely empty, there is often a noticeable wait to be seated. The hosts typically take our name and then spend several minutes determining where to seat us, even when many tables appear available. While we understand there are operational considerations that guests may not see, the process often feels unnecessarily slow and creates a frustrating first impression. The host stand can also feel somewhat disconnected from the guest experience. There seems to be frequent turnover, and team members often appear focused on seating rotations rather than ensuring guests are being welcomed efficiently and seated at clean, prepared tables. A more polished and confident front-of-house experience would go a long way. The menu has improved recently, and we're glad to see some favorite items return. Unfortunately, food execution continues to be inconsistent. Long waits for food are common, and communication during those delays is often limited. We don't mind waiting when the kitchen is backed up, but a simple explanation or update would make a significant difference. Too often we're told food is coming shortly, only to continue waiting without additional information. When the food finally arrives, there are sometimes errors with the order, and after a lengthy wait it's difficult to feel motivated to send items back. We recognize that restaurant operations are challenging, particularly in today's labor environment, and we appreciate the effort of the staff and managers. However, these issues have been consistent over multiple visits rather than isolated experiences. There is a lot of potential here, and we genuinely hope Babalu can elevate the overall guest experience to match the quality of its food. We will continue rooting for them because East Memphis needs places like this to thrive.

Babalu is one of my fav spots in the city. I always recommend it to visitors. The patio is a…read morefavorite of mine. They run seasonal cocktail and menu items so there is always a new dish to test. They have added soo many new items and you will want to eat everything. The servers are always great and love to give you their feedback and fav dishes. We had Hannah tonight at thr East location and she was the sweetest. New dishws include several Birrie options, power bowls, new salads and sides and more. New items I tried: Patatas Bravas: diced potatoes, Brava sauce, garlic Aioli and green onions. 8/10 Seafood paella: crawfish, calamari, shrimp, chorizo, red onions, red bell peppers and saffron rice. 10/10 Blueberry lemon drop Sangria. 8/10

Vibes- very cool, artsy location with dim lighting and an eclectic crowd…read moreDrinks- pretty & strong, but probably 8/10 on flavor Pasta- 10/10 probably hands down the best pasta I've had in a long while. Rich, well seasoned, and fresh Service was also awesome and there's a secret dessert menu our group really enjoyed!

It pains me to have to leave this review. I came here once before several months ago and was very…read moreimpressed. I had a fantastic espresso martini and the best brussel sprouts I've ever tasted! So I was excited to come try something else. On the plus side, the bathroom was so nicely decorated. It was also very clean. I sat at the end of the bar, beside the little section of books. The bartender was nice. I ordered the Ember&Passion cocktail. Although it was pretty good, it was quite mild. Unexpected with the ingredients in it. I was surprised that the level of expected heat was not very detectable. I give it 7/10. When I came here before in the winter, the temperature was perfect and I don't remember being too bothered that they don't have cocktail napkins. But yesterday it was quite warm in the restaurant and not having these napkins wasn't good. Nobody in the restaurant had any type of napkin under any drink! I noticed that just like mine, every glass of water from every patron had a puddle of condensation under the glass. Each time I picked up my glass of water, it would drip onto my food and clothes. My two menus got so wet. I suppose they made this decision to save themselves a lot of money. As for the food: My parmesan truffle fries were excellent!! Hot, crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked in the middle. Best I've had in a long time. The Alabama white sauce on the side was just your typical sauce. It tasted just like every other Alabama white sauce that I've had so was not disappointing. But I actually ended up not using it because it was too thin and it didn't add anything to the fries. The fries were excellent enough on their own. I ordered my burger "pink" but there wasn't any pink to it, but I wasn't that bothered about it. Burger and the toppings were tasty, except for the fried green tomato. Looking closely at the picture, you can see that it was SO SMALL compared to the size of the burger. When a restaurant does that, don't they realize that it makes for a glaring disappointment?! It apparently came from near the end of the tomato, and not the middle. If you are going to offer a fried green tomato on a burger, then I feel as if you should only use the larger slices of the tomato, and save the smaller ends for maybe putting in salads. I've always been obsessed with fried green tomatoes. After having my first two bites of burger and still not reaching the tomato, I took it off to eat by itself. Sadly, it tasted terrible! I was surprised. Obviously, they didn't season the tomato or the batter. (Salt and pepper go a long way.) The burger toppings apparently made the tomato batter not only soggy, but also this strange thick texture. Like mushy and chewy at the same time. 1/10 Worst problem: FLIES!!! So many flies! When I just had my drink but no food yet, I noticed them but was not bombarded by them at that point. It wasn't until my food came. All of a sudden I was literally surrounded by them. They were everywhere! No exaggeration. I actually had to use only one hand to eat and the other hand to constantly move back and forth over my food. I eventually gave up and set the plate of some of my fries about 4 inches in front of my burger in order to hopefully draw the flies to the fries so that I could eat my burger. Unfortunately, after only four bites of my burger, when I set it down to take a drink of water, a fly landed on it within one second. Obviously, that was my last bite, and even when I was moving the plate closer to the end of the counter, two more flies landed on it. The glass of straws was inches from me. That, and the book closest to me seemed to be where they gathered to wait for their opportunity to dive bomb me. So many of them! It turned my stomach when I realized that I had been drinking from a straw with my water and I'm sure there had been flies on it before I got there. Every person that gets a straw in their drink at this restaurant has had a fly sitting on top of it. When the bartender told me about the desserts, it turned my stomach to think of just how many flies were in the kitchen. Had I known the fly situation was that bad when I first got my drink, I would have never stayed there, and I certainly would have never ordered food. I do think it is a real shame because the winter months are a totally different experience in that restaurant. But because of how horrible it was this time, I just can't ever come back.