Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

4.4

2732 Reviews

$31 to $50

Global, International

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Combine guests’ favorite recipes of 46 years as a revered Memphis dining establishment with extraordinary chef-created offerings, and you have the popular, award-winning Paulette’s Restaurant.

Paulette's superb food, professional service, and warm atmosphere are consistent and unsurpassed. Tender steaks, fresh fish, Sunday Brunch, hot popovers with strawberry butter, and amazing desserts have afforded the restaurant national fame. As one food critic put it, “Paulette’s is a Memphis institution and for a very good reason.”

Paulette’s is known as Memphis’ most charming and attractive restaurant with an unparalleled ambiance and the most appealing river setting. It blends beautifully into the scenic, much acclaimed, planned community of Harbor Town. It’s accessible by way of oak tree lined North Parkway, which continues past the Pyramid and over the Willis Bridge spanning the Wolf River Inlet.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Contemporary French / American, International
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(901) 260-3300
Website
http://paulettes.net/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
With five great spaces from which to choose, the staff at Paulette’s is very experienced in making every special event a memorable occasion. For small parties, the elegantly appointed Belle Memphis Board Room offers seating for 10. For larger events, Paulette’s offers private dining for groups up to 65. The popular River Hall, with its grand river view, can accomodate up to 80, and our outdoor Courtyard affords a very appealing space for up to 200. Whether for a reception, seated dinner, or buffet, the Paulette’s staff can assemble a menu that fits your budget and the occasion. To book an event, contact Events Manager Casey Collins at 901-552-7866 or email events@riverinnmemphis.com.
Private party facilities
With five great spaces from which to choose, the staff at Paulette’s is very experienced in making every special event a memorable occasion. For small parties, the elegantly appointed Belle Memphis Board Room offers seating for 10. For larger events, Paulette’s offers private dining for groups up to 65. The popular River Hall, with its grand river view, can accomodate up to 80, and our outdoor Courtyard affords a very appealing space for up to 200. Whether for a reception, seated dinner, or buffet, the Paulette’s staff can assemble a menu that fits your budget and the occasion. To book an event, contact Events Manager Casey Collins at 901-552-7866 or email events@riverinnmemphis.com.

Location
50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Island Drive
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Before & after dinner, you can enjoy the cozy setting & hospitality of the LITTLE BAR, relax in front of the lobby's wood-burning fireplace set in an 1850s era New Orleans mantel and listen to the live piano music or the roof terrace with the best view in Town of the river. An extensive & carefully selected wine list is overseen by our Restaurant Manager.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Fresh Fruit Plate$9.00
Fresh Seasonal Melons and Berries
Honey Yogurt$9.00
Honey, Fresh Seasonal Berries
Cold Cereal & Fresh Berries$7.00
Raisin Bran, Cheerios, Special K, or Granola, Fresh Seasonal Berries, Whole or Skim Milk
Oatmeal$9.00
Brown Sugar, Raisins, Apples
Pastry Basket (2 Each)$12.00
Fresh Baked Croissants and Muffins, Jones Orchard Preserves, Strawberry Butter

Entrees

American Breakfast$13.00
Two Eggs Cooked to Order, Choice of Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links, or Country Ham, "Grit Girl" Stone Ground Grits or Breakfast Potatoes, Whole Wheat or White Toast
Eggs Benedict$14.00
English Muffin, Country Ham, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce, "Grit Girl" Stone Ground Grits or Breakfast Potatoes
Vegetarian Omelette$13.00
Fresh Spinach, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Gruyere Cheese, "Grit Girl" Stone Ground Grits or Breakfast Potatoes, Whole Wheat or White Toast
French Toast$14.00
Battered Brioche, Vermont Maple Syrup, Choice of Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links, or Country Ham
River Inn Pancakes - Regular, Blueberry or Apple$12.00
Vermont Maple Syrup, Choice of Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links, or Country Ham

Sides

Eggs Cooked to Order$2.00
"Grit Girl" Stone Ground Grits$2.50
Breakfast Potatoes$2.50
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links, or Country Ham$4.50
Whole Wheat or White Toast$2.00
Croissant$4.00
Muffin$2.50
French Toast (1 Slice)$4.00

Beverages

Fresh Brewed Coffee$4.00
Espresso$4.00
Cappuccino or Cafe Latte$5.00
Fresh Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice$5.00
Herbal Tea$3.50
Cranberry or Apple Juice$3.50
Hot Chocolate$4.00
Acqua Panna & San Pelligrino$5.00

What 2,732 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Memphis / West Tennessee
Great for scenic views
Memphis
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "wonderful service" from attentive staff like Allen, Paula, and Anastasia. Signature dishes like shrimp and grits, filet mignon, and popovers with strawberry butter are highly recommended.

2,732 Reviews

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Mary Susan
Chicago48 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a lovely dining experience in a peaceful and quiet room. The food was wonderfully prepared and delivered.
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Carrie88
Nashville18 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cute brunch spot. Definitely recommended to make a reservation, especially during the weekend. Friendly staff. My friend and I had a nice private room with a bar.
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heather VIP
San Diego4 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very disappointing experience. So much so, we walked out before even ordering. Clearly understaffed for Sunday brunch. 10 minutes to acknowledge our arrival, then told to wait in the hallway of a closed bar, only to be seated alone in the dark closed bar area, surrounded by dirty dishes and unbussed tables. We couldn’t get anyone’s attention to see if we could be moved out of the closed bar hallway. So, we left.
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Silvia
Memphis/West TN16 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an overall great experience. The service was friendly, and the food was delicious. However, we ordered soup that never arrived. We later found out there had been an accident in the kitchen—we assumed the soup was burned. While it was disappointing, the rest of the meal made up for it, and we still enjoyed our time there.
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Joseph
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I just love the food and river views!! I went for brunch and will definitely be back!
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Kenny
Memphis/West TN1 review
4.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Upon arrival, 3 different employees asked us “how many”. We said we had a 6:00 reservation and they all found our reservation and each one said “we will be with you in a moment”. It was 5:55 and we finally got seated around 6:10. My husband ordered his steak medium rare and it came out brown in the middle. He politely asked to send it back. The next one came out extremely bloody and raw in the middle. He then just said he would eat off my plate and they removed his steak charge from our ticket. Service was good but we usually have outstanding service at upscale steakhouses and restaurant. We have always had excellent experiences at Paulette’s so we were shocked at the lack of interest from the staff last night
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Wayne VIP
Memphis/West TN9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, nice environment and terrific service.
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Scotty
Memphis/West TN2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleased with our meal and service. Highly recommend this place.
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Julie
Memphis/West TN1 review
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Crab was very fishy. Popovers were good. Strawberry butter was frozen or very cold.
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Caitlin
St. Louis4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a phenomenal evening at Paulette’s and can’t wait to go back! We were visiting Memphis for the long weekend and I made a late reservation on a whim. We got to the restaurant very early due to a torrential rain storm and the hostess kindly checked us in and, while our table wasn’t ready yet, recommended that we head upstairs to Terrace to wait, which was also lovely. She called our phone directly when our table was ready. The food was delicious, perfect cocktails, and service was on point. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the area and looking for a classy night out!
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FAQs

Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (901) 260-3300.

Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town is rated 4.4 stars by 2732 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103

Additional information

Cross street
Island Drive
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–1:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Global, International, Contemporary French / American, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Before & after dinner, you can enjoy the cozy setting & hospitality of the LITTLE BAR, relax in front of the lobby's wood-burning fireplace set in an 1850s era New Orleans mantel and listen to the live piano music or the roof terrace with the best view in Town of the river. An extensive & carefully selected wine list is overseen by our Restaurant Manager.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://paulettes.net/
Phone number
(901) 260-3300
Catering
With five great spaces from which to choose, the staff at Paulette’s is very experienced in making every special event a memorable occasion. For small parties, the elegantly appointed Belle Memphis Board Room offers seating for 10. For larger events, Paulette’s offers private dining for groups up to 65. The popular River Hall, with its grand river view, can accomodate up to 80, and our outdoor Courtyard affords a very appealing space for up to 200. Whether for a reception, seated dinner, or buffet, the Paulette’s staff can assemble a menu that fits your budget and the occasion. To book an event, contact Events Manager Casey Collins at 901-552-7866 or email events@riverinnmemphis.com.
Private party facilities
With five great spaces from which to choose, the staff at Paulette’s is very experienced in making every special event a memorable occasion. For small parties, the elegantly appointed Belle Memphis Board Room offers seating for 10. For larger events, Paulette’s offers private dining for groups up to 65. The popular River Hall, with its grand river view, can accomodate up to 80, and our outdoor Courtyard affords a very appealing space for up to 200. Whether for a reception, seated dinner, or buffet, the Paulette’s staff can assemble a menu that fits your budget and the occasion. To book an event, contact Events Manager Casey Collins at 901-552-7866 or email events@riverinnmemphis.com.

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Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

29 Memphis Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lighter Fare

Fresh Fruit Plate$9.00

Honey Yogurt$9.00

Cold Cereal & Fresh Berries$7.00

Oatmeal$9.00

Pastry Basket (2 Each)$12.00

Entrees

American Breakfast$13.00

Eggs Benedict$14.00

Vegetarian Omelette$13.00

French Toast$14.00

River Inn Pancakes - Regular, Blueberry or Apple$12.00

Sides

Eggs Cooked to Order$2.00

"Grit Girl" Stone Ground Grits$2.50

Breakfast Potatoes$2.50

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Sausage Links, or Country Ham$4.50

Whole Wheat or White Toast$2.00

Croissant$4.00

Muffin$2.50

French Toast (1 Slice)$4.00

Beverages

Fresh Brewed Coffee$4.00

Espresso$4.00

Cappuccino or Cafe Latte$5.00

Fresh Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice$5.00

Herbal Tea$3.50

Cranberry or Apple Juice$3.50

Hot Chocolate$4.00

Acqua Panna & San Pelligrino$5.00

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