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Itta Bena, Memphis, TN

Itta Bena

4.8
4.8
4882 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 42 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 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
  • Website
    http://ittabenadining.com/memphis/
  • 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
  • Location
    145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
  • 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

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Menu

Appetizers

  • Crab Stuffed Avocado$16.00

    Lump crab salad, cornmeal breaded and flash-fried, house remoulade, pico de gallo

    • Pimento Cheese and Caramelized Onion Dip$13.00

      Served with pita chips

      • Cajun Abita Shrimp$18.00

        Our signature favorite. Served house-made Abita beer bread

        • Itta Bena Smoked Bacon$22.00

          Thick-cut smoked bacon strips, herb goat cheese, blueberry compote, sweet & hot peppers, mozzarella balls, garlic Parmesan baguette

          • Bayou Crab Dip$18.00

            Lump crab, cajun seasoning, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic Parmesan French baguette

            • Crab Stuffed Shrimp$18.00

              Lemon cream sauce, scampi sauce

              • Short Rib Slider$16.00

                Pesto aioli, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, herb goat cheese, shiitake mushrooms, mesclun greens on a brioche roll

                • Lamb Lollipops$16.00

                  Rosemary sauce & feta cheese

                  Last updated: July 31, 2024

                  What 4,882 people are saying

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

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Loved For

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Best Food

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Best Ambiance

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Hot spot

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Romantic

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Good for special occasions

                  • Memphis / West Tennessee

                    Lively

                  • Memphis

                    Best Food

                  • Memphis

                    Best Ambiance

                  • Memphis

                    Hot spot

                  • Memphis

                    Romantic

                  • Memphis

                    Good for special occasions

                  • Memphis

                    Lively

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Itta Bena offers an enchanting dining experience with "exquisite ambiance" and "amazing live music." Guests praise the "exceptional food" and "attentive service." A hidden gem above BB King's on Beale Street, it features Southern American dishes like shrimp and grits and she-crab soup. Perfect for special occasions!

                  4,882 Reviews

                  1. Franswah

                    Memphis/West TN

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Courtney was absolutely amazing! The food was 10/10. We enjoyed the scenery as well as many photo ops in the ladies room.

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                  2. Sean

                    Memphis/West TN

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great service & filet was delicious!!! Piano music was nice & service & food were prompt!!

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                  3. Velma or James

                    Memphis/West TN

                    13 reviews

                    5.0

                    13 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Wonderful experience! Great service and great food.

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                  4. Christopher

                    VIP

                    San Joaquin

                    9 reviews

                    5.0

                    9 reviews

                    Dined 2 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Always a great dining experience. This is a consistently great restaurant that offers a fine dining experience.

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                  5. Julio Henrique

                    Memphis/West TN

                    4 reviews

                    3.0

                    4 reviews

                    Dined 2 days ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Pretty good experience, menu very simple for the price but well executed

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                  6. Tyler

                    Memphis/West TN

                    8 reviews

                    5.0

                    8 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The blonde hostess immediately greeted us and was super friendly and welcoming. Our waitress was very attentive and not overbearing in constantly coming by the table which we like that. The Blue Window, Spicy Margarita, and Espresso martini drinks were the absolute best I have had. Always on point with the onion and pimento dip with pita bread. Caesar salads were fresh and not soggy bravo. We had the salmon, wild ride, and green beans and the cajun pasta both were 12 out of 10!!! The blueberry cobbler with ice cream was the a nice ending to a great early Valentine's dinner. This was probably the 6th time we have been to Itta Bena and we constantly brag on the service, drinks, and the food. A hidden gem with a nice quiet vibe. I look forward to the next visit.

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                  7. Tasha

                    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
                    This was a wonderful meal with friends. I loved that there was jazz playing in the background. The entrance is a bit confusing, it's on the backside of BB Kings and you have to go up the stairs that are in the alleyway. We had a phenomenal server who was responsive and celebratory. Everything we ate was delicious! I would highly recommend a visit!

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                  8. DeMarcus

                    Memphis/West TN

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Beautiful restaurant. There are no signs, and the restaurant is hidden upon the 3rd floor of another establishment. Perfectly hidden away. If you don't know it's there, you won't know it's there. Perfect.

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                  9. Mekhi

                    Memphis/West TN

                    3 reviews

                    5.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great staff and a great ambience! The staff made sure that our special evening ended on a lovely note!

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                  10. Steve

                    Memphis/West TN

                    4 reviews

                    5.0

                    4 reviews

                    Dined on February 8, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The food was absolutely amazing!! Short ribs and sea base were both delicious!! Fantastic service!!

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                  FAQs

                  Itta Bena is rated 4.8 stars by 4882 OpenTable diners.

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

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                  2 people
                  7:00 PM
                  Booked 42 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
                  • Website
                    http://ittabenadining.com/memphis/
                  • 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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