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Oaklawn Southern Dining, Paris, TN

Oaklawn Southern Dining

5.0
5
522 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Inspired Menu

What 522 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 special occasions

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    American

  • Memphis

    Best Overall

  • Memphis

    Best Food

  • Memphis

    Best Service

  • Memphis

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis

    Best Value

  • Memphis

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oaklawn Southern Dining offers an exceptional dining experience in Paris, TN, with standout "customer-oriented" service and "delicious food." Guests rave about its "intimate setting" perfect for special occasions, and the "amazing" staff and owner. The menu is praised for its variety and quality, making it a "must-visit" gem.

522 Reviews
  1. Keri

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely a must try restaurant! Food was amazing, service was amazing! Definitely will be back to try something new!

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  2. Stefanie

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was friendly and attentive, yet not overbearing at all. They were very accommodating and even switched us to a booth when we arrived and they noticed we had a baby with us. It was our anniversary and we had a sign on our table, menus, and every staff member wished us a happy anniversary. The food came out at a reasonable pace, and was unique. Small menu, but everything was fantastic! Easily the best steak I’ve ever eaten. This is 100% going to be our anniversary spot moving forward.

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  3. Karen

    Portland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish, flawless execution! The Angel Eggs were irresistible. My husband had the Surf n Turf special with smoked Gouda grits and creamed spinach. I opted for sea bass - which more than delivered! A nice sea bass is on par with the best steak and the chef delivered in every way! Served on a bed of creamy risotto and with a side of simple asparagus. Also if you are looking for craft cocktails: try the strawberry mule! Sweet and tart with a great balance! The service from the valet parking (completely unexpected) to checking out was unbelievable! Run, don’t walk to Oaklawn!

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  4. JeremyW

    Nashville5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always great and the service is above anywhere you can find.

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  5. Tammy VIP

    Nashville18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the best dinner at Oaklawn last night The food was so fresh and delicious. The staff was amazing. We ordered the shrimp and devil egg appetizer, so good! The grouper was fantastic and the bread pudding ….cant wait to go back.

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  6. Vanessa

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Celebrated an anniversary with my family and it was lovely experience. The food was delicious and the cocktails were even better. The service was wonderful! Will be returning in the future

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oaklawn never disappoints. The curated menu the friendly and upscale service are amazing. They made my husband feel special with recognizing his birthday and handled us with care. The chef is at the top of his game and the drinks are trendy and well executed.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oaklawn is and always has been a great experience for us. We love this restaurant!

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  9. Jim

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was recommended by others. Went for my wife’s birthday. Great choice. In is at a find for this area!

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  10. Deborah VIP

    Nashville16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oaklawn Southern Dining was recommended by our friends and we are so glad they did! Delicious food, great cocktails and the service was amazing. Their wine and bourbon selections were top-notch!! ALL of the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The ambience was warm and inviting, Mr.Joe really turned that sweet little house into something amazing. We live just over an hour away, but we will definitely be back.

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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 522 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Oaklawn Southern Dining

1008 E Wood St, Paris, TN 38242-4325

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Inspired Menu
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