AMERICAN
CORKY'S
5259 Poplar, zip code 38119, 901-685-9744, Map D-9. 1740 Germantown Rd. (Cordova), zip code 38018, 901-737-1988, Map B-10. 743 W. Poplar (Collierville), zip code 38017, 901-405-4999; 6434 Goodman Rd., Olive Branch, MS, zip code 38654; 662-893-3663, Map G-10 Map F-10. www.corkysbbq.com. Memphis' finest BBQ. Delicious sandwiches, pork or beef, wet & dry ribs & BBQ salad. Also BBQ chicken, BBQ & spaghetti, hot tamales, chili & Cajun shrimp. Try a loaf of onion rings! Beer served. Lunch & dinner daily. M.C., D.C., Visa, Amex, Discover.
GRACELAND RESTAURANTS - Map G-4
On Elvis Presley Blvd., across from Graceland Mansion, 901-332-3322, www.graceland.com.
CHROME GRILLE, Automotive-themed restaurant offers Southern-style plate lunches & world-famous Memphis BBQ.
ROCKABILLY'S DINER, Casual fare in nostalgic 50's-style diner, includes Elvis' favorite peanut butter & banana sandwich, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, fries & more.
SHAKE, SPLIT & DIP, Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor serving cold & tasty treats.
JUNGLE ROOM LOUNGE, at Elvis Presley's Heartbreak Hotel, featuring sandwiches, salads, appetizers, specialty drinks & more. Open to 11 p.m. nightly; food available til 10 p.m.
eighty3 - Map B-2
83 Madison Ave., adjacent to downtown's luxurious Madison Hotel, zip code 38103, 901-333-1224 for reservations, www.eighty3memphis.com - Gourmet dining in the heart of downtown! This intimate & sophisticated restaurant serves up a deliciously creative blend of classic & contemporary American cuisine. The acclaimed menu features a selection of prime steaks & fresh seafood, including its Signature Bone-In Kansas City Filet, Seared Scallops with Smoked Gouda Grits, Roasted Salmon Napoleon & more. From the boutique vintage wine cellar to the chic lounge décor, Grill 83 is a regional culinary standout. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Valet parking is available, as are private bookings.
THE HALF SHELL
688 S. Mendenhall, zip code 38117, 901-682-3966 -- Map D-9. 7825 Winchester, zip code 38125, 901-737-6755 -- Map G-10. www.halfshell-memphis.com. Two locations for the freshest quality seafood in the Mid-South. Also hand-carved steaks, sandwiches & salads; week-end brunch Sat. & Sun. til 3 p.m. Open daily for lunch & dinner.
HOLLYWOOD CAFÉ - Map G-1
1585 Old Commerce Rd., off Hwy. 304, Robinsonville, MS, 38664, (662) 363-1225, www.thehollywoodcafe.com. Home of the fried dill pickle, serves delicious steaks, catfish & shrimp for lunch & dinner. Also features live entertainment Fri. & Sat. nights. Close to the casinos. Open for lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., serving dinner from 6 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Full bar. Visa, MC, Discover.
HOLLYWOOD CASINO - Map G-1
1150 Casino Strip Blvd., Robinsonville, MS, 38664, 1-800-871-0711, www.hollywoodcasinotunica.com. Fairbanks Steakhouse & Bar, voted "Best Steakhouse in Tunica", hours: Mon.-Thurs. 5-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 4:30-10 p.m. Hollywood Diner, 50s style diner open 24 hours daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Epic Buffet, hours: Breakfast 7-10:15 a.m. daily; Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Mon., Wed. 4-9 p.m., Sat. 4-midnight, Sun. 2-9 p.m.; Steak & Crab Buffet Tues., Thurs. 4-9 p.m.; Seafood Buffet Fri. 4 p.m.-midnight; Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
SHERATON CROSSROADS TAVERN & GRILLE - C-3
250 N. Main St., zip code 38103, in the Sheraton Memphis Downtown, 901-527-7300, www.sheratonmemphisdowntown.com. Delicious American dining in an innovative urban-country atmosphere. Offering Starbucks coffee, pastries & food to go as well as full dining service. Handcrafted cocktails & artisanal wines. Open daily, breakfast, lunch & dinner. All major credit cards accepted.
PEABODY HOTEL - Map C-2
149 Union Ave., zip code 38103, 901-529-4000. The South's Grand Hotel offers a variety of dining experiences, from the casual elegance of the Lobby Bar to the award-winning cuisine of Chez Philippe and Capriccio Grill: Chez Philippe, the only Mobil 4-star restaurant in the Mid-South, offers innovative French-Asian cuisine from Chef Reinaldo Alfonso. Open Tues.-Sat. for dinner only; reservations suggested. Capriccio Grill an Italian grill, features prime steaks, steaming seafood and fresh seafood. Open daily; serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. The Corner Bar is chic downtown nightlife with cocktails, martinis, light bites and live blues Thurs.-Fri. Open daily. Peabody Deli and Desserts features famous Peabody pastries, deli sandwiches and Starbucks coffee. Eat in or take-out; open daily. Said to be the "living room" of Memphis, the Lobby Bar is the place to see and be seen - and watch The Peabody Ducks swim in their marble fountain.
ROOK'S CORNER - Map D-10
939 Ridge Lake Blvd., zip code 38120, at Poplar & I-240, in the Hilton Memphis, 901-684-6664. Delightful bistro atmosphere and a menu of classic American cuisine. Features: daily breakfast buffet with made-to-order omelettes and waffles; affordable lunch buffet Mon.-Fri.; nightly dinner specials. Open daily, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Major credit cards accepted.
RUSSWOOD PARK BAR & GRILL - Map C-2
160 Union Ave., zip code 38103, in the Holiday Inn Downtown, 901-525-5491. Sports-minded restaurant dedicated to the memory of a long-gone Memphis sports landmark: Russwood Park. Menu features a full roster of game-stopping appetizers, sandwiches, salads & steaks as well as fascinating trivia about the famous Memphis ballpark. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Major credit cards accepted.
T.G.I. FRIDAY'S - Map C-3
185 Union at Third, zip code 38103, in the Doubletree Downtown, 901-523-8500, www.tgifridays.com
2363..5. American cuisine and specialty drinks at America's favorite place to go for good food, fun and friends. Serving lunch and dinner 7 days a week. All major credit cards.
JAPANESE
ROBATA RAMEN & YAKITORI BAR - Map C-6
2116 Madison Ave., Memphis 38104; 901-410-8290, www.robatamemphis.com. Large selections of yakitori skewers & ramen styles & special flavors. Full bar featuring an assortment of sake. Open daily, 5 p.m.-midnight. Major credit cards accepted.
www.sekisuiusa.com. MIDTOWN - 25 S. Belvedere, zip code 38104, 901-725-0005 - Map C-5. CORDOVA - 1884 N. Germantown Pkwy., zip code 38016 901-309-8800 - Map A-10. COLLIERVILLE - 2130 W. Poplar Ave., zip code 38139, at Houston Levee, Suite 107, 901-854-0622 - Map F-10. BARTLETT - 2990 Kirby Whitten Rd., 901-377-2727 - Map A-10 Authentic, traditional Japanese restaurant features Memphis’ 1st sushi bar. Other features include Tatami room for traditional Japanese dining, Robata Bar, Japanese style bar & grill (available during dinner only), & Bonsai garden complete with a stream & “stone in the water.” Menu features tempura, sukiyaki, teriyaki & shabu shabu beef dishes. Also stone grilled steaks prepared by the customer at his table. Wine list available; full bar. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; dinner 5-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 5-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Early Bird Special 5-7 p.m. Midtown location serving dinner Mon.-Sat. M.C., Visa, Discover.
SEKISUI PACIFIC RIM - Map D-8
4724 Poplar Ave., zip code 38117, 2 blocks west of Colonial, 901-767-7770, www.sprusa.com. A sushi bistro featuring deliciously authentic Japanese cuisine & maybe the best stocked sushi bar in town. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Dinner 5 p.m.-12 a.m. Mon.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat., 5-9:30 p.m. Sun. Major credit cards accepted.
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