We went there for lunch to celebrate our anniversary. While not seated next to the big windows, the wife could see the river from her side while I got to see the trolley stop. The food was good, but we wish the menu was more available during lunch. It was limited to more sandwiches/salads/fried food instead of the bigger availabilty we saw on the dinner menu. The wife could not do fried food due to gall bladder issues, so it was even more limited for her. The drinks were great! She got the melon fizz and I got the Fire on the Coast and both were top notch! The server was very good and attentive. His name was Terrance and he made sure to check on us often and even brought us some champagne for the special occasion! Overall it was very good, but be mindful about the limited options if you go for lunch. We would definitely go back for the drinks anytime, but food more-so at dinner. read more

The Branzino fish was an Amazing dish fast and friendly service. Matt Woods was an amazing host Highly recommend read more

I will admit I was nervous with these reviews! Whew! We had a great time, beautiful views, great food and great service! Loved our server - Terion (sp?)! Missing one star only because it was a long wait to acknowledge us once we were seated and had to ask mgr. Otherwise awesome! Going again next week! read more

Just had dinner at Walt & Ricky's. I really wanted to love it and coordinate all my friends for multiple gatherings after my date night experience tonight. Sadly, I can't see that happening. To be fair, nothing was terribly bad, but everything was mediocre and forgettable. Nothing was worth the money from our perspective. The drinks were just ok. The entrees were forgettable. The only things we had that were memorable was the salmon bites and the bread. Both were delicious. We absolutely love a fine dining experience but this fell short. The lights were too bright, the music too loud and the "fine dining" experience felt unprepared. It seemed like they didn't have enough staff to properly run the restaurant. We didnt get to our table until 15 minutes after our reservation time. Our waiter was good but the food was extremely slow arriving. Though accidents happen, the manager knocked over a full glass of water in my husband's lap. She did apologize but brought a dirty dish towel out to clean the table. She brought nothing for him to dry the water from his lap. Unlike most people in the restaurant, we actually like to dress up when we go out to dinner, so he wasn't wearing cargo pants or jeans and a white t-shirt. It wasn't fatal for sure and had the food been better, it would have been forgettable. But she was fairly non-plussed about it. And she was the FOH manager! We actually had dinner at the restaurant that was previously in this space (Fancy's) & it was terrible. We knew we would never return. Im fairly certain this is a repeat performance. I do hate that because my husband loves raw oysters that aren't Gulf oysters and this restaurant offers East coast oysters but they were tasteless and bland. For a $200÷ meal, I need better. Maybe your experience will be different. read more

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Let me start by saying I was genuinely looking forward to giving this new establishment 5 stars. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. I waited over an hour for a dozen oysters, while guests who were seated after me received the exact same appetizer within minutes. Each time my server, James, brought oysters to those guests, he told me he would check on mine. After approximately 45 minutes, he finally informed me that something had happened with my order in the kitchen and that it was not his fault. He assured me they were making my oysters "STAT." "STAT" ended up feeling like another 20+ minute wait, all while other guests were receiving their entrees and I was still waiting on an appetizer. At that point, I should have trusted my gut and told them to forget the order. Instead, because I was told they were pushing it out STAT, I decided to wait and hoped the oysters would at least make up for the experience in the taste, flavor, or presentation category. Unfortunately, they did not. The Etouffee oysters arrived cold, while the Rockefellers were at least an edible temperature. If an order is being rushed out "STAT" after an hour-long wait and I'm specifically told it will be hot, I expect exactly that. I came in looking for a comfort meal after having a difficult day, and instead I left even more disappointed. When I finally asked for my check, I still had to wait. James eventually explained that he had intentionally held off on bringing it because he was trying to figure out what he could do given the ridiculous wait. I told him not to worry about it because, at that point, I was simply ready to leave. My second biggest pet peeve is having to tell someone how to do their job or how to handle an issue within their own establishment. A gentleman who appeared to be a manager came over and asked how the oysters were. I told him I just wanted my check so I could leave. When he asked again, I explained that I had waited over an hour for cold oysters, had already had a horrible day, and was looking forward to a comfort meal that I ultimately did not receive. He continued asking me what he could do. I finally told him that it should not be on the customer to tell management how to resolve a situation like this. I shouldn't have to suggest that something be comped because of an hour-plus wait and food arriving cold. I informed you of the problem; the solution should come from you. I will say that despite being a new establishment, it was apparent that regular customers were being taken care of differently. As a first-time guest, that was disappointing to experience. I also have a couple of other grievances, but the excessive wait time, cold food, and lack of effective management response were enough to overshadow everything else. I understand that this establishment is new, and I genuinely wanted to give it the benefit of the doubt. New restaurants have growing pains, and I'm usually very understanding of that. But there is a difference between being patient with a new business and overlooking poor communication, an excessive wait, cold food, and an inadequate response to a legitimate service failure. I hope they take this feedback seriously because I would have loved to leave a 5-star review. Unfortunately, the experience simply did not warrant it. ---------------- I do want to specifically acknowledge James (and give an extra star rating) because he was great throughout the experience. He was communicative, checked on my order, kept me updated, and maintained a great personality despite the circumstances. His other guests clearly had no complaints, and he seemed to be doing his best to take care of everyone. Please go see James on Mondays or Tuesdays and show him some love, because while I won't be back, he still deserves it. Regardless of what some of the bystanders may have been saying, my experience with James was positive. I actually tipped him separately because I felt he deserved recognition for his service, even though the overall experience fell short. read more

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Friendly staff, nice ambiance, and tasty food & drinks. We had an enjoyable experience. Our waiter (Ty) was attentive and welcoming. It was our preference to sit outdoors so the photos may reflect poor lighting. Overall, we were satisfied with our food, service, and dining experience. Only taking a star because I ordered a bread pudding to-go but got home and realized it was creme brulee ... read more

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Food was mid and the timing was weird. The lobster bisque was very spicy for some reason which was ok, but unexpected. Service was a little uneven. Our waitress was nice but I never got a refill on my water. And when we asked for fresh, not toasted bread, it took forever to get. read more

The food took a while to come out. The fried shrimp appetizer was amazing! I got the steak frites and I would not get this again. However, people that I came with really enjoyed their meals. The restaurant has so much potential! read more

Walt & Rickys - Seafood Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Tried this place for the first time and it was great!! Food was awesome and the servers were attentive and friendly. Would recommend read more

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Incredible new riverfront view resturant, healthy portions that I appreciate and drinks that do you nice. I love it here. read more

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Unfortunately, my experience here was horrible. We sat at our table for nearly 25 minutes before anyone came over to wait on us. The food made the experience even worse. The gumbo was cold and the oyster étouffée tasted terrible and seemed like it may have been spoiled. The bread looked and tasted like something straight out of a Dollar General box' and the salad was soaking wet. They definitely need a salad spinner. I do want to be clear about one thing: our waiter was the one positive part of the experience.Once he came to our table and began serving us, he was very nice, polite, attentive, and pleasant. I don't blame him for the 25-minute wait, and his customer service is the only reason I'm giving this restaurant one star instead of wishing I could give it zero. Unfortunately, one good waiter couldn't make up for the poor quality of the food and the overall experience. I will not be returning, and based on my experience, I would recommend spending your money somewhere else. I will say that the ambience was absolutely beautiful. The restaurant itself was visually stunning, warm, and inviting, with a really nice atmosphere. You can tell a lot of thought went into the décor and overall presentation of the space. Unfortunately, the food and overall experience did not match how beautiful the restaurant was. read more

Walt & Rickys - Seafood Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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First time here and will be back. We had reservations for a party of 4 and were seated right away. Great views of the river. I was disappointed as i had to ask our server for a glass of wine and once i was done no one asked if i would like another one. Food was delicious and came out just as ordered ( i had made changes) with no problems. Our server was training another person who could not have been nicer. For the price of dinner I definitely expected better service but will try again since the food was so delicious. Portions are large. We all split the chili salmon app. If you do order an app do not order a salad as way to much food.. read more

Walt & Rickys - Lobster tail with shrimp, crab and linguine - Seafood Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Party of three had petite filet with blue cheese butter and truffle fries, hamburger, spicy salmon bites with house salad. All orders were cooked perfectly and tasted great. Our waiter Dillon was helpful and service was excellent. The atmosphere was nice and quiet. The three of us have felt recommend this wonderful waterfront restaurant. read more

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My husband and I made a reservation for two at Walt & Ricky's Seafood Kitchen in Downtown Memphis despite seeing some mixed reviews online. We believe in giving businesses a fair chance and forming our own opinions based on our personal experience. Unfortunately, our experience confirmed the concerns we had read about regarding the reservation and seating process. We had a confirmed reservation, yet we waited approximately 45 minutes past our reservation time before being seated. What was especially frustrating was watching multiple parties of 6-7 people walk in without reservations and get seated before us, while we continued waiting despite having made the effort to reserve a table in advance. I completely understand that restaurants can experience unexpected delays, especially a newer establishment. However, when guests make reservations, there is a reasonable expectation that those reservations will be honored or that delays will at least be communicated and managed appropriately. We came in with an open mind and genuinely wanted to enjoy the experience. Unfortunately, waiting 45 minutes beyond our reservation time while watching larger walk-in parties get seated first left us feeling that our reservation was not given the consideration it deserved. I'm sharing this because reservation management is an important part of the overall dining experience. Hopefully, management will take this feedback seriously and look at how reservations and walk-in seating are being prioritized. read more

The people were great, the food? Not so much...I was dining alone, but requested a table. A high top was the only thing available, so I ended up sitting at the bar, and I'm very glad I did, because, KJ, who took care of me, was very professional and attentive. She also provided a very generous pour of Chardonnay. Can't say I was nuts about the wine, but the pour was great. On the subject of drinks, the Martini left a lot to be desired. It was not nearly cold enough and was served in a highball glass rather than a Martini glass. The requested lemon twist turned out to be a lemon slice; no bueno. I waited close to 40 minutes to get my lobster roll and seasoned fries. The fries were very good but the lobster roll was a big disappointment. The advertised brioche roll turned out to be a hamburger bun and the lobster filling was not anything special at all...Cousins food trucks have a much better product, in my opinion. The manager was pleasant and professional. All things considered, I won't be going back...I would follow KJ to her next opportunity, however. read more

Hands down one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. I've never left a negative review and hate to do so, especially for a new business, but this was unacceptable on so many levels. We had a 6:30 reservation and weren't seated until 7:05, after having to ask the hostess for an update. We should have taken that as our sign to leave. We ordered drinks and appetizers immediately--the oysters were good quality, but the scallops were burnt. We then waited nearly TWO HOURS for our entrées, despite asking multiple times when they would be out. When they finally arrived, we had been there for 2.5 hours and both were ice cold. We didn't even touch them. The manager "comped" the inedible entrées, so we still paid over $120 for drinks and appetizers just to spend nearly three hours there and leave hungry. He also offered to bring us shots to make up for the experience--surprise, surprise, we waited for those too and they never came. Three hours wasted, $120+ spent, and we left starving. I understand new restaurants have growing pains, but this was beyond unacceptable. We absolutely will not be back. read more

Had an absolutely horrible experience and we actually left. Had a reservation for 8 and they first made me "circle the block" for 30 min so I could valet (per the valet guy) then they had us a a half moon table that seated 6 and we had 8 so imagine your small salad plates are so close they are touching each other. Our waitress was so embarrassed she said they won't let us put chairs in the aisle and she said I have no idea why they thought you would be ok with this Finally we just got up and left and went over to tonics and had a wonderful meal. The manager was extremely unhelpful and we didn't even get a chance to eat. Three other groups arrived at tonica they did the same thing. When we went to get our car after eating at Tonica there was a couple that just walked out after waiting 90 min for food and finally left. Terrible experience. Don't go read more

Walt & Ricky's probably had a great opening weekend. This is based on my observations of the crowd and the place was very lively and busy @ 9 pm on today 9/4/26. Unfortunately, we never had a chance to try anything on the menu that we wanted because EVERYTHING that we selected was "SOLD OUT". This of course was not the staff's fault . This was a management problem. If you have an opening weekend and all your reservations are full and you accept walk ins, you should be prepared. The management should have had vendors to supply more foodstuffs for your most popular menu items and hired enough staff to handle the shucking, food prep and food line. We sat @ the bar and the poor bartender(pretty young blond lady with braids) was profusely apologizing and asking us to please come back. Everything we ordered was sold out; lobster bisque, lobster bites, and the oysters were at least an hour wait. So, we will have to contemplate trying them again in the future. I hope it doesn't set a precedence for future menu shortages. They may be new to Memphis however, I wonder if they are new to the restaurant business...ROOKIE mistake, especially on a holiday weekend. Still undecided if we will go back. If we decide in the future it will probably be late next year and we will probably call and ask specifically if they have certain menu items. Hopefully they will have remedied food shortages/vendor supply. We are highly disappointed. read more