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1. Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar
4.9
Exceptional(9955)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 76 times today
Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar is a full service restaurant with multiple dining selections for a guest to enjoy in a single dining experience. Flight offers the finest service featuring a knowledgeable wait staff from which guests can gain valuable insight to enhance their dining experience.Flight offers several distinct dining options: On the main floor, there is the hustle and bustle of friends and business people gathering together. The bar is a welcoming place for those dining alone to meet friends yet unmet, or for those who want a quick bite. On the balcony level, the booths and small tables, some overlooking Main Street, offer more privacy for business or a romantic date night.Please check The Wine Cellar at Flight Restaurant for additional dining options.
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2. Capriccio Grill Peabody Hotel - Memphis
4.1
Excellent(1674)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
No ordinary steakhouse restaurant, Capriccio Grill™ is known for having the best steaks in Memphis. Under the direction of Chef Andreas Kisler, steaks are flash-seared to seal in the juices and flavor producing the most succulent, flavorful steaks ever. Pasta dishes from "La Bella Italia" are cooked to al dente perfection and pizzas are wood-fired and served piping hot.Breakfast offers superb American and Southern specialties while the lunch menu features casual American fare like juicy burgers, hearty sandwiches, wood-fired pizzas and crisp salads.Brunch, served on Saturdays and Sundays, includes biscuits and brunch beverages served tableside, choice of starter and entree, along with an assortment of bite-sized desserts from the Peabody Pastry Shop.
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3. Texas de Brazil - Memphis
4.5
Awesome(5460)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Memphis
Booked 56 times today
Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.
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4. Chez Philippe - The Peabody Memphis
4.8
Exceptional(898)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
Serving Afternoon Tea, Wednesday - Sunday, and Dinner, Thursday - Sunday. Seasonal, local, sophisticated. Experience a culinary journey in Chez Philippe. Modern American cuisine meets French presentation in four courses or a seven course Tasting Menu by Chef Keith Clinton and Executive Pastry Chef Konrad Spitzbart.Located off the Grand Lobby of The Peabody Hotel, Chez Philippe is the MidSouth’s only Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond rated restaurant and has been honored with the “Award of Excellence” from both Distinguished Restaurants of North America and Wine Spectator magazine. USA Today named Chez Philippe the #1 "Best Hotel Restaurant" in the country in both 2023 and 2024.Vegetarian Tasting Menu available upon request. Please advise of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Reservations recommended.
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5. The Wine Cellar at Flight Restaurant
5.0
Exceptional(506)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
The Wine Cellar at Flight Restaurant is a perfect spot for special occasions. As the reviews say, it's 'perfect for a date night', 'perfect for a special night out', and 'perfect for a business meeting'. The ambiance is intimate and beautiful, and the food is exceptional. The service is consistently commended as 'impeccable', adding to the overall special dining experience. Even more, they offer complimentary champagne for anniversaries, making it a memorable place for special occasions.
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6. B.B. King's Blues Club - Memphis
4.7
Exceptional(1942)
Price: Moderate
• American • Memphis
Booked 19 times today
**NEWLY RENOVATED**Walk in Basis only after 5:30pm daily! Established in 1991, this is the original B.B. King’s Blues Club located in Memphis, Tennessee, the home of American blues music, legendary musicians, famous barbecue. With live entertainment every night of the week – from authentic blues to classic soul and rock and roll – and a menu full of Southern favorites, the club is a popular destination spot on Memphis’ historic Beale Street. The club offers a full menu comprised of a variety of the South’s most delicious comfort foods influenced by flavors from New Orleans all the way to the Mississippi Delta. You MUST stop in for our award winning ribs that are some of the best in town! The intimate restaurant and live music venue has some of the finest local entertainment in town live on stage nightly as well as national touring performers.Please call the group sales line for large parties and catering/delivery needs at 901.202.9114.
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7. Paulette's Restaurant at the River Inn of Harbor Town
4.4
Awesome(2732)
Price: Expensive
• Global, International • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
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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8. Tekila Mexican Cuisine / Steakhouse
4.0
Excellent(170)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Memphis
Booked 11 times today
Welcome to our inaugural Mexican Steak House, where we proudly introduce a pioneering concept to the Mid-South region. Our esteemed chefs from Mexico have meticulously curated the menu, infusing it with their expertise and craftsmanship. Prepare to embark on an unparalleled culinary journey, promising an experience unlike any other in the Mid-South. (DRESS CODE:SMART CASUAL).
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9. The Beauty Shop
4.7
Exceptional(2856)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Memphis
Booked 26 times today
Due to Covid regulations and our assurance of social distancing, we have decided to incorporate, The Beauty Shop, our sister music club, Bar DKDC, our newest Back Dō Oasis Patio behind the Beauty Shop and our patio out front of the Beauty Shop. In addition to the two outdoor igloos, we also now have multiple greenhouses outside to assist in social distancing and outdoor eating even during cold or rainy weather. These can be reserved via outdoor table bookings.This is one way we can keep social distancing in place and still give all of you a great experience when you come back to see us.We are looking forward to seeing all of you! We are doing everything we can to make sure your dining experience is comfortable and safe.
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10. Char - Memphis
4.6
Exceptional(2489)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Memphis
Booked 34 times today
Experience modern Southern cuisine and excellent service in a warm, inviting atmosphere at Char. Our specialties include USDA Prime and Choice cuts of beef, along with seafood and shellfish roasted to perfection. Open for lunch and dinner daily, with weekday lunch specials and brunch every Saturday and Sunday. Dine-in, curbside pickup and delivery are offered.

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Discover best special occasions restaurants in Downtown

Searching for the perfect dining spot in Downtown Memphis for special occasions? Look no further! Our curated selection of restaurants in the heart of Memphis / West Tennessee offers an array of options that cater specifically to making your celebrations memorable. Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, an anniversary, or a lively gathering with friends, these establishments ensure a top-notch dining experience with their exceptional service, luxurious ambiance, and gourmet cuisine. Downtown Memphis is known for its vibrant dining scene that combines Southern charm with sophisticated culinary innovations. Each restaurant brings a unique flavor to the table, often featuring cozy speakeasy vibes, chic modern aesthetics, or a blend of both. From intimate settings to more expansive venues, the attention to detail in both menu creation and customer service is evident. These restaurants not only promise delicious meals but also create an atmosphere that’s perfect for making any occasion extra special.

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