This list of things that are great to eat in Memphis created by the Yelp community is something I’d love to use as an experimental guide to ordering food in Memphis. There is clearly a lot to try despite loving and frequenting many Memphis restaurants!
I’ve highlighted the things I’ve already had.
100+ Things To Eat In Memphis
1. Tuna sandwich from Chinese Sub Shop
2. BBQ plate from Germantown Commissary
3. Fried chicken breast from Gus’s
4. Soul Burger from Earnestine and Hazel’s
5. Peach cheesecake from Cheesecake Corner
6. Chorizo tortuga from Las Tortugas
7. Sea bass at Tsunami
8. Ribeye from Folk’s Folly
9. John Deere snow cone from Jerry’s
10. Joyce roll from Sakura
11. Dry rub ribs from Bar-B-Que Shop
12. San Diegan from Brother Juniper’s
13. Guacamole from Las Delicias
14. Homeroom Chicken and Grids from Lunchbox Eats
15. Red velvet donuts from Gibson’s
16. Greek burger from Alex’s Tavern
17. Gas station sushi
18. Uptown burger from Roxie’s Grocery
19. Muffaletta from Kwik Chek
20. Gyro from Castle
21. Key Lime Pie ice cream from La Michoacana
22. Twice-baked potato salad from One and Only BBQ
23. Cheesesteak from Yang’s
24. Shrimp and grits from Sweet Grass
25. Buffalo tenderloin from Erling Jensen
26. Barbecue pizza from Coletta’s
27. Cornish game hen from Cozy Corner
28. Grilled cabbage from Deja Vu
29. Bulgogi from Du Won Jong
30. Roast duck from New Asia
31. Rib tips from Tom’s Barbecue
32. Capote cupcake from Muddy’s Bakeshop
33. Barbecue tofu nachos from R.P. Tracks
34. Chips (aka fries) from Brass Door Tavern
35. Ravioli from Vanelli’s Deli
36. Mac’n’cheese from Mollie Fontaine Lounge
37. Voodoo Chocolate Passion Cake at King’s Palace
38. Banana pudding from Cozy Corner
39. Turkey leg from a vendor outside of a Melrose High football game
40. Salmon cakes from Elegant Farmer
41. Almond croissants from Off the Square Catering
42. Crazy noodle bowl from Bhan Thai
43. Banana pudding from Germantown Commissary
44. Tiger Bleu Chips from Brookhaven Pub
45. Barbecue nachos from Central BBQ
46. Blueberry donuts from Gibson’s
47. Hot wings from Ching’s
48. Pimento cheese stuffed okra from Restaurant Iris
49. Shrimp salad from Bogie’s
50. Chilean sea bass from McEwan’s
51. Wedding cake supreme snow cone from Jerry’s
52. Hummus and falafel from Casablanca
53. Chicken salad sandwich from Young Ave. Deli
54. French fries / sweet potato fries from Young Ave. Deli
55. Pineapple shake from Shanghai
56. Coconut cake from Beauty Shop
57. Spicy crab soup from Ryu
58. Goat taco from La Guadalupana
59. Turkey and dressing from the Four Way
60. Reuben from Trolley Stop Market
61. Thai Gumbo from Tao
62. Honey gold wings from All-Star
63. BLT from Links of Galloway
64. Pan-fried dumplings from Panda Garden
65. Hot wing rolls from Blue Monkey
66. Barbecue pizza from Pete and Sam’s
67. Mussels from Bari
68. Ribs from A&R Barbecue
69. Salsa Tayde from Las Tortugas
70. Baklava from Cafe Med
71. Pickled green tomatoes from Soul Fish
72. Vegan Memphis barbecue sandwich from Imagine Vegan Cafe
73. Lentil tacos from Fuel Food Truck
74. Brussels sprouts from South of Beale
75. Bi Bim Bop from Kwik Check
76. Ribs from Central Barbecue
77. Wings from Molly’s La Casita
78. Burger from Huey’s
79. Cheese grits from Republic Coffee
80. Homemade chips from Pop’s Deli
81. Nachos from Interstate Barbecue
82. Steak sandwich from Jack Pirtle’s
83. Pork chop sandwich from Tom’s BBQ
84. Stone Hero hoagie from Skunx Chef’s Pub
85. Meat-stuffed pizza at Little Italy
86. Chocolate milkshake from Wiles-Smith
87. Breakfast sampler from Bryant’s
88. Crab eggs benedict from Sweet Grass
89. All-in-one from Las Delicias
90. Pronto Pup
91. Lobster roll from Slider Inn
92. Nuts and chocolate from Peanut Shoppe
93. Lunch buffet from Pho Hoa Binh
94. Self-serve frozen yogurt from Yolo
95. Dirty Fries from Revival Food Truck
96. Island Club from Bardog Tavern
97. Lobster pronto pup from Rizzo’s Diner
98. Monte Cristo from Half Shell
99. High tea from Chez Philippe
100. Chili pineapple paleta from La Michoacana
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101. Tom Yum Soup at Tycoon Noodle Shop.
102. Lou’s fried chicken with love sauce
103. any pizza from boscos as long as it’s served with a pint of midtown brown ale
104. a jumbo BBQ sandwich (hot) from tops
105. Chicken Salad with pepper relish from Lenny’s
106. ANY of the Gelato at YoLo
107. Curry Tofu from Pho Hoa Bhin
108. Tuna Entree from Tsunami
109. Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish
110. Margarita Pizza from Trolley Stop
111. Rigatoni from Bari
112. Cuban Sandwich from Soul Fish
113. Veggie burger from Houston’s
114. Carrot Cake from Soul Fish
115. Girl Scout Mocha from Republic Coffee
116. California Veggie from Bogie’s Deli
117. Beauty Shop has THE BEST Bloody Mary EVER!
118. Crab Cakes from Sekisui Pacific Rim
119. Buffet on Sunday’s at India Palace
120. Onion Kulcha at India Palace
121. Veggie Platter at Abyssinia
122. Margarita at Ciao Bella
123. Green Salsa at La Guadaulapana
124. Banana Cream Pie at McEwen’s
125. Lamb Ribs at Alchemy
Of course this is based on people’s personal opions and likes/dislikes and the list is definitely debatable. Some of the things on this list I would never order or want to order. But I still think it gives a pretty nice look at the variety of awesome things available to eat in Memphis.
The I Love Memphis Blog posted this list from Yelp and has another 75 comments of suggestions for the list. I might have to go through those and other at some point too for suggestions of things to eat here in Memphis!