Memphis Destination Planning Guide 2009 - (Page 80) dining In a city that lives and breathes BBQ, Memphis’ wide-ranging medley of culinary offerings might come as somewhat of a surprise. And while we still maintain that if you stand in the middle of town and throw a rock, you’re about 70% likely to hit a world-class pig shack, the rest of the time you’ll just as likely to hit one of dozens of wonderful locally grown Italian, Mexican, Vietnamese or other globally influenced eateries. BAR $ $1-9 $$ $10-19 $$$ $20+ MAX. GROUP SIZE GROUP MENU BREAKFAST LIVE MUSIC DINNER LUNCH RATE CUISINE downtown alcenia’s desserts and preserves shop with home cooking 317 N. Main St. 901-523-0200 • • • $ 50 Alcenia’s feeds the heart, head and stomach. Featured in the New York times Gourmet. Come enjoy our hot water cornbread, fried chicken, pork chops, baked or fried catfish and more. We also offer many vegeterian dishes. Homemade preserves and desserts. Southern-style breakfast. alfred’s 197 Beale St. 901-525-3711 | 888-433-3711 Fax: 901-527-7949 | www.alfredsonbeale.com arcade restaurant 540 S. Main St. 901-526-5757 | Fax: 901-526-5726 www.arcaderestaurant.com • • • • • • $$ 500 Southern-style cooking: barbeque ribs, catfish, fresh vegetables. Rooftop deck and covered patio. Largest dance floor on Beale Street. • • • • $ 150 Memphis’ oldest café (1919) and on the National Register of Historic Places. This 3rd generation family-owned restaurant is located in the South Main Arts District on the Trolley Line. Scenes from numerous movies have be shot inside and out. The classic architecture wins as many fans as the distinctive food. automatic slim’s tonga club 83 S. Second St. 901-525-7948 | Fax: 901-526-6642 bar dog tavern 73 Monroe Ave. 901-275-8752 | www.bardogtavern.com b.b. king’s blues club 143 Beale St. 901-524-5464 | Fax: 901-524-5454 Memphis.bbkingsclubs.com beale street tap room 168 Beale St. 901-521-1851 • • • • • $$ Expect hip décor and great food at this restaurant, which serves up tasty Southwestern and Caribbean dishes. $-$$ • • • • • $$ 300 Down-home southern food; live music nightly. • • • • $$ 50 Beale Street’s neighborhood bar. Featuring 24 beers on tap and 22 beers in the bottle. Live music every weekend. Pool, game machines and big screen T.V. Become a member of the World Famous Mug Club. big foot lodge 97 S. Second St. 901-578-9800 | Fax: 901-578-9808 www.bigfootlodge.net • • • • $ Fun and unique dining experience in a comfortable lodge setting. Features homemade “American” food with a twist. barbeque egg rolls, corn brat, fried pickles, 4 lb. “Sasquatch” burger, lobster, prime rib, catfish, soups, salads, sandwiches, S’mores you make at your table and more. bluefin 135 S. Main St. 901-528-1010 | Fax: 901-528-1120 www.bluefinmemphis.com the blue monkey - downtown 513 S. Front St. 901-527-6665 | Fax: 901-527-2240 • • • $$ 36 Unique restaurant and contemporary lounge featuring globally influenced cuisine including sushi, pizza and imaginative entrees. Guests can “chill out” while enjoying cutting edge music from Memphis’ best DJ’s. • • • $-$$ The Blue Monkey is the place to go for good food and good drinks in a comfortable atmosphere. It’s a great place to get the real feel of Memphis. Check out our custom-built back bar and loads of artistic appeal. Open 7 days a week 11am-3am. 80 http://www.alfredsonbeale.com http://www.arcaderestaurant.com http://www.bardogtavern.com http://Memphis.bbkingsclubs.com http://www.bigfootlodgememphis.com/ http://www.bluefinmemphis.com
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