Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Memphis

Enter the Tamp & Tap and breathe in the aroma of freshly-brewed coffee. The coffee shop serves delicious cups of coffee alongwith fine flavored eats like sandwiches, pastries and muffins. beer and sodas are also served here. The decor is tastefully done up and gives a cheerful feel. Do walk in and allow the pleasant staff to take care of you.

Dyer's Burgers may not be the most glamorous place to dine in Memphis, but it's survived since it's opening in 1912 because the burgers are out of this world. The burgers come in singles, doubles, and a stack of three patties and three slices of cheese. The secret to making such mouthwatering burgers? They've been using the same grease for the entirety of the restaurant's 100 year history. Add some fries or onion rings and a drink to your order, and you're in for a satisfying lunch.

The first Gus's opened in Mason, TN, way back in 1953 and has since then been a huge landmark, thanks to the magic fried chicken they serves. Their Memphis is located on Front Street in Downtown and continues the tradition of serving delectable, spicy and succulent chicken. Open all week, from 11a onward, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken offers a fantastic Southern fare. There's a good selection of sides such as baked beans, cole slaw, mac and cheese and much more. The prices are delightfully low, service is great and offerings are truly worth the title - world famous!

This hot spot used to be a dry goods store, with a brothel upstairs. Now Earnestine and Hazel's is on the leading edge of the revival of the South Main area. The old train station has been renovated, and this club brings in the late-night crowds. Weekend nights feature a piano bar early in the evening, R&B or jazz later and, often, late night jam sessions with local musicians. The clientèle changes as the evening goes on, with the action really starting around midnight. On Sunday afternoons, there is live music from a variety of local groups.

The decor and the menu at The Four Way are simple in the best way. The no-frills interior features green tablecloths and plain chairs. What keeps people coming back to this local favorite is the food. Southern classics make up the menu: baked fish, turkey and dressing, and neck bones are popular. The sides would be a reason to visit in and of themselves, from the decadent mac and cheese to the pickled beets. The peach cobbler for dessert will make your day!

See your work week end the moment you step into Printer’s Alley Bar and Grill. Not only does this dive bar serve a variety of chilled brews at pocket-friendly prices, but they also have on offer salads, sandwiches, burgers and French fries among other American fare to whet your appetite. There is also a jukebox in the bar that plays peppy dance music, or if not that, Printer's Alley Bar & Grill regularly hosts live music events, so you are always ensured an entertaining evening. Open everyday till 4a, Printer's Alley Bar & Grill is the place to be if you are looking for a late-night joint.