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Itta Bena, Memphis, TN

Itta Bena

4.8
4.8
4820 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Located on the third floor of B.B. King's Blues Club overlooking historic Beale Street you will find Itta Bena "A unique delta experience". Whether entering from our private Second Street entrance or walking through the secret hall from inside B.B. King's Blues Club, Itta Bena is sure to capture your senses. The experience is further heightened when you step inside and find yourself surrounded by rich wood floors, vaulted ceilings, deep golden hued chandeliers and the faint sound of the bustling street below. Touching all the senses, we enrich your evening by offering a delta inspired menu of robust flavors and clean presentation. Itta Bena is a complete overwhelming of the senses that you must experience for yourself.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (901) 578-3031
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Oscar Pena
  • Private party facilities
    Consistent with Itta Bena’s rich rhythm and blues history our Private Dining Room overlooks Beale Street through blue tinted windows, discreetly tucked away in the corner of our restaurant. Walls decorated with intricate woodwork and a curtained entrance offer privacy to parties of up to 200.
  • Private party contact
    Kathrine Corvelli: (901) 202-9114
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Second
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    Itta Bena is located just above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music captivates our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, performing arguably as the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

What 4,820 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Overall

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Food

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Hot spot

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Romantic

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for scenic views

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis

    Best Overall

  • Memphis

    Best Food

  • Memphis

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis

    Hot spot

  • Memphis

    Romantic

  • Memphis

    Great for scenic views

  • Memphis

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Itta Bena offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "amazing food" and "excellent service" in a hidden gem atop B.B. King's in Memphis. Guests rave about the "charming ambiance" and live music that perfectly complements the "fantastic" Southern cuisine. Ideal for celebrations, it's a "must-visit" for locals and tourists alike.

4,820 Reviews
  1. Treasa

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was awful. Took too long for our food reservation was at 615 we arrived 605 didn’t get our food til 648. Lamb chops no seasoning at all chicken in the Cajun pasta was dry. Our waitress was the best thing going tonight

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  2. Jane

    Memphis/West TN

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Second time here and loved the food just as much as the first time. Great atmosphere and yummy food!

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  3. Gayle

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Enjoyed the evening very much— not our first time. We’ll continue to come back.

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  4. Olivia

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Servers were helpful and we could actually hear both the music and each other!

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  5. Thomas

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greg did a great job! Everything was first class…

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  6. Delynn

    Memphis/West TN

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, the atmosphere, and the service were all impeccable! 10 out of 10!

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  7. Jennifer

    Mississippi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome! Enjoyed our meal and service was fantastic!

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  8. Mark

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    To start, our server on Friday night December 6th (Courtney maybe?) was delightful. Cajun shrimp with the Abita bread was incredible as was the filet, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach. However, the she-crab soup was mind blowing good. Atmosphere was lively and enjoyable. All in all, this is the type of experience my wife and I love to have and are willing to pay for.

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  9. Ryan

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a little trouble locating the entrance being from out of town, but was very pleased with everything. Very impressed that the music from downstairs stayed there. Our server, Jane, was fantastic. Loved the atmosphere and the food. Will definitely return next time we are in Memphis!

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  10. Brittany

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mark was great! We were celebrating our anniversary and enjoyed every minute and bite! Loved the live music. Would absolutely recommend Itta Bena!

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Itta Bena is rated 4.8 stars by 4820 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Itta Bena

145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Second
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Oscar Pena
  • Entertainment
    Itta Bena is located just above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music captivates our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, performing arguably as the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine
  • Phone number
    (901) 578-3031
  • Private party facilities
    Consistent with Itta Bena’s rich rhythm and blues history our Private Dining Room overlooks Beale Street through blue tinted windows, discreetly tucked away in the corner of our restaurant. Walls decorated with intricate woodwork and a curtained entrance offer privacy to parties of up to 200.
  • Private party contact
    Kathrine Corvelli: (901) 202-9114
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