Highest-rated restaurants in Memphis by diners

Written by:
Â鶹ԭ´´
January 31, 2025
Dreamer Company // Shutterstock

Highest-rated restaurants in Memphis by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Memphis, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

You may also like: How much house does $500,000 buy you in Memphis?

#24. Hernando's Hide-A-Way

- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3210 Old Hernando Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: New American, Music Venues
-

#23. The Crazy Coop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 7199 Stage Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Burgers
-

#22. El Sabor Latino

- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 665 Avon Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Latin American
-

#21. Taqueria La Guadalupana

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8101-8109 Cordova Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
-

#20. Jim & Samella's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 841 Bullington Ave. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Soul Food, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
-

You may also like: Highest-paying management jobs for people in Memphis

#19. Sun Of A Vegan

- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6075 Winchester Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Vegan, Comfort Food
-

#18. Pop's Hot Tamales

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 2467 Park Ave. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
-

#17. Memphis Whistle

- Rating: 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2299 Young Ave. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American
-

#16. Bala's Bistro

- Rating: 4.7/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4571 Elvis Presley Blvd. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: African, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
-

#15. Ball Hoggerz BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 1404 Airways Blvd. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Barbecue, Sandwiches
-

You may also like: Lowest-paying jobs in Memphis

#14. Amelia Gene's

- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 255 South Front St. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Bars, Pasta Shops, American
-

#13. Inspire Community Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 510 Tillman St. Ste 110 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
-

#12. Ms B's Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1256 Getwell Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, Salad
-

#11. Orale Tacos • Bakery

- Rating: 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2204 Whitten Road Ste 3 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican
-

#10. La Roche Lebanese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 916 Cooper St. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Lebanese
-

You may also like: Most expensive homes for sale in Memphis

#9. Fabulous Flavors & FRIENDS

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2063 East Brooks Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Soul Food, Waffles
-

#8. Andalusia

- Rating: 4.8/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5101 Sanderlin Ave. Ste 103 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Moroccan, Salad, Sandwiches
-

#7. Chukis Tacos 2

- Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 3445 Poplar Ave. Ste 1 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
-

#6. Swagath Indian Cusine and Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 5030 Poplar Ave. Ste 4 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Bars, Indian, Halal
-

#5. Julles Posh Food Co

- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6300 Poplar Ave. Ste 110 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Caterers
-

You may also like: Best private K-12 schools in the Memphis metro area

#4. Horn Of Africa

- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 693 Avon Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Ethiopian
-

#3. Tastin Round Town

- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 175 Peabody Place Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Tours, Restaurants, Historical Tours
-

#2. Curb Side Casseroles

- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5130 Wheelis Drive Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Comfort Food, Bakeries, Desserts
-

#1. Ready Room By Hook Point Brewing

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 715 West Brookhaven Cir Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Brewpubs, Beer Bar, Breakfast & Brunch
-

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

Trending Now