AMERICAN
BRUSHMARK RESTAURANT - Map B-6
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar, zip code 38104, in Overton Park, 901-544-6225. Delicious, Southern gourmet creations served in a bistro setting. Panoramic view of the greens and trees of Overton Park. Serving lunch Wed.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Brunch Sun. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner offered Thurs. 5-8 p.m. Wine list; full bar. Major credit cards accepted.
RHYTHM & BLUES - Map B-3
300 N. 2nd, zip code 38105, in the Crowne Plaza Memphis, 901-312-2357, www.cpmemphishotel.com. Offering the best in Southern bistro cuisine as well as tried & true classics - fresh, imaginative and always delicious. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Most credit cards accepted.
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, 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.elvis.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.
GRILL 83 - Map B-2
83 Madison Ave., adjacent to downtown's luxurious Madison Hotel, zip code 38103, 901-333-1224 for reservations, www.grill83.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. 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.
MAGNOLIA GRILLE - C-3
250 N. Main St., zip code 38103, in the Memphis Marriott Downtown, 527-7300. A full-service restaurant serving breakfast, lunch & dinner daily, offering a wide variety of Southern specialties. All major credit cards accepted.
PAULETTE’S Map C-6
50 Harbor Town Sq. in the River Inn on Mud Island, 726-5128, www.paulettes.net. Filet Paulette (a house steak specialty), tender filet mignon, grilled salmon and sole, grilled pork tenderloin, baked shrimp. Famous for desserts and hot popovers. Honored more times in more categories than any other restaurant by Memphis Magazine. Celebrating 30 years in a cozy, friendly European atmosphere. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Special brunch menu Sat. & Sun. Visa, M.C., Amex, Discover.
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.
PEABODY PLACE ENTERTAINMENT & RETAIL CENTER - Map C-2 Third & Peabody Place, downtown, zip code 38103, 901-261-PLAY. An entire city block of great shopping & dining. Retaurants include PrimeTime Sports Bar, Texas de Brazil, Jillian's, Circa by John Bragg, Starbuck's, Hooters, Maggie Moo's Ice Cream & Treatery. Open 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-10:30 pm. Sun.
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 Select 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. 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.
TEXAS de BRAZIL - Map C-2
150 Peabody Place, #103, zip code 38103, 901-526-7600. Fixed price menu features select cuts of Certified Angus beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage slowly roasted over an open flame and served with garlic mashed potatoes and fried bananas. Also a 40-item seasonal selection bar that features appetizers, soups, salads and side items. Brazilian cheesecake and papaya cream for dessert. Extensive wine list; hand-rolled cigars. Open daily for dinner; lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wed.-Fri. Major credit cards accepted.
SEKISUI
DOWNTOWN - 160 Union Ave. in the Holiday Inn Select, zip code 38103, 901-523-0001- Map C-2. EAST - 50 Humphreys Blvd, zip code 38120, off Walnut Grove, in Humphreys Center, 1 block east of I-240, 901-747-0001 - Map C-10. 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 Poplar Ave., zip code 38139, at Houston Levee, Suite 107, 901-864-0622 - Map F-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. 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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