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Oaklawn Southern Dining, Paris, TN

Oaklawn Southern Dining

5.0
5
509 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Oaklawn Southern Dining offers chef inspired dishes, in a unique urban elegant atmosphere! We're minutes away from the popular Paris Landing State Park, and Land Between the Lakes. Our food has flavors from across the nation, featuring some of your well sought after prime steaks and seafood! We are intentional about dining and hospitality, and your whole evening experience from a girls night out, golf outing, date night, anniversary, and of course, helping you take the edge off with one of our Paris inspired crafted cocktails or maybe one of our many bourbons! We did not fall short from an excellent wine or champagne list for you to choose from to compliment your meal or special evening! We also think you will love the view from the old Oaklawn Home, built in 1954, but "remade" with dining and hospitality in mind. Finally, we've added complimentary valet parking with you in mind! Reservations are highly recommended! See you soon.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (731) 407-4262
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Inspired Menu
  • Private party facilities
    Oaklawn offers a private dining room, The Sunshine Room, for groups up to 20 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Memphis
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 509 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Overall

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Food

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Service

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Value

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Good for groups

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Neighborhood gem

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Lively

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oaklawn Southern Dining offers an exquisite dining experience with "exceptional food and service." The atmosphere is "classy and welcoming," perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "melt-in-your-mouth perfection" of the steaks and "amazing" bread pudding. The attentive staff ensures every visit feels "like a special celebration."

509 Reviews
  1. Melony

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Valentine special was phenomenal. My favorite meal so far

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  2. Jeffrey

    Western KY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very welcoming atmosphere from the moment you pull in the parking lot, this was our first time, and we thoroughly enjoyed the warmth, knowledge and the timing (knowing when and when not to check on our table). We look forward to our next visit in the future.

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  3. Nicole

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flawless service. Incredible food. A must-visit. Oaklawn Southern Dining sets the standard for fine dining in Tennessee. The steaks? Perfectly cooked. The presentation? Impeccable. The bourbon and wine selection? World-class. Want to impress your significant other? Make a reservation. Ask for a table by the bar, and if you want to go the extra mile, request rose petals—they’ll make it happen. And whatever you do, order “The King.” It’s an Old Fashioned inspired by Elvis—peanut butter, banana, and bacon whiskey. Sounds unusual, but trust me, it’s next-level good. Oaklawn is a place you don’t just visit—you experience it.

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  4. Andy

    Western KY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and service perfect for any date night! My wife and I had some minor issues during our recent visit; however, those have been more than rectified and we will be frequent visitors to Oaklawn. This place is a gem in Paris. It is truly a breath of fresh air to have a place like this where you don't have to drive to Memphis or Nashville. Do yourself a favor and let Mr. Joe and his excellent staff create the perfect date night for you and your significant other. Mr. Joe goes above and beyond to make sure you have the perfect dining experience. It is obvious that he takes great pride in the taste and quality of the food he serves.

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  5. PHYLLIS

    Western KY

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Wonderful meal. Mr. Joe knows what he's doing.

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  6. Tonya

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went to Oaklawn for our anniversary, and even though we live 2 hours away, we will definitely be coming back. I can't say enough great things about this place. The food was delicious, the ambiance was perfect, and the best part of all was the kind, courteous, and very knowledgeable staff. They went above and beyond to make our anniversary super special. I can't remember when I have had customer service like that. So refreshing. If you've never been to this restaurant, then you are missing out on a real treat. Thanks again, Oaklawn Southern Dining. Blessings, Tonya and John Mohn

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  7. Amy

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is outstanding and worth every penny. A little noisy at first (our reservation was at 7:30pm), but still a great experience. Our server was wonderful!

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  8. David

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and staff, complimentary valet parking was a plus. Recommend the sea bass and creme brulee.

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  9. joey

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is always impressive. As good as anywhere in nashville. The food, service, atmosphere, cocktails, everything is top notch. We have eaten here many times and have tried almost every dish they offer and have never had a single bad thing. Highly recommend the ribeye, the chicken and waffles, Brussel sprouts, key lime pie

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  10. Chelsea

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have told multiple people about our experience. It was the best meal I could've asked for! The service was impeccable and the atmosphere was very calming and relaxing. 10/10! And I love that it is local for where I live. It was only a 20 minute drive.

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FAQs

Oaklawn Southern Dining offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (731) 407-4262.

Oaklawn Southern Dining is rated 5 stars by 509 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Oaklawn Southern Dining

1008 E Wood St, Paris, TN 38242-4325

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Memphis
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Inspired Menu
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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