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    Complicated Pilgrim

    3.7 (79 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    COMPLICATED PILGRIM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Samantha K.

    The food was very delicious. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice weather. Our waitress was nice and seemed to be busy as she was also the bartender. The coffee drink I wanted and dessert was all out, so next visit I will have to try it then. No kid menu so make sure if you bring a kid they can eat off your plate or like what is on the limited menu.

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    Sonya C.

    I decided to treat myself to a nice lunch the other day and I wanted to try something new so decided on The Complicated Pilgrim in The Memphian Hotel. I'd heard some great things about it so here's my chance. Surprisingly it was very slow, I had a wonderful waiter he went over the menu options and answered my questions. I ordered the Steak Frites. As I waited for my food I was able to explore the restaurant. It's beautifully decorated, I love all of the textures and vibrant colors throughout. The bathrooms were also beautiful. There are plenty of places to sit and enjoy including a table or two outside. This restaurant is inside of a hotel so if you indulge in a few too many happy hour cocktails you may need to get a room. BYW Happy Hour starts at 2:00 Weekdays. My food was delicious and my dining experience was amazing. I will definitely be back for cocktails.

    Art in the Complicated Pilgrim
    Dianna S.

    Celebration continues! Went to celebrate my birthday with a good friend Monday. We have dined here before and enjoyed ourselves! Our server Michael was the nicest guy. He was so friendly and attentive and he was the only server there waiting on many tables. My friend had the fried chicken sandwich with fries. I ordered a salmon sandwich on sourdough bread with fries. Our food tasted so good. I would definitely order this sandwich again. We were going to forgo dessert but heard the seasonal bread pudding was made with caramel. It was very good. My friend took the rest home. Ambience is very nice. The restaurant is decorated with a variety of art and art pieces. The colors are bright and inviting. The decor is very unique and vibrant. We had an awesome time and will return soon. Thank ls Michael for the awesome service! You ROCK!

    The Pilgrim Wrap w breakfast potatoes and a Jolly latte
    Hallie F.

    Great service, and amazing food! Loved the atmosphere, and we were pretty impressed by how quick our food came out. We tried the salmon crostinis and the deviled eggs to start. Both delicious and perfect for a four top. Every ordered something different and all were delicious. Chicken sandwich, blueberry pancakes, the pilgrim wrap, and the salmon Benedict. My Jolly Latte was a perfect holiday touch. Will be back!!!

    Pork Chop
    Sarah ..

    We visited the Complicated Pilgrim to celebrate a graduation and overall it was a good experience. The atmosphere was elegant and upscale and we had a great server. As for the food we tried the ravioli, pork chops and the pot stickers. The pork chops were tender and well-seasoned and the smoked pulled pork pot stickers were a nice starter with quite a unique twist. While everything tasted good, nothing particularly stood out to make us feel like we had to come back. It's fine if you are already in the area or looking for a nice night out but we wouldn't go out of our way to return. Still, for a celebration or an elevated dining experience in Memphis it is a solid choice. If you do end up going, start at the bar and grab a nice cocktail. The French 75 made by their talented bartender was great!

    Strawberry shortcake with tarragon chantilly
    Koby

    Complicated Pilgrim has some of the best scallops and cocktails in town. The sear on their scallops is almost like a crust. Every restaurant should sear their scallops like this. They have great classic cocktails and creative specialty cocktails. I've been here a few times with family and for business meals. They have large windows for ample natural lighting, but I find that I prefer the atmosphere at night. In my opinion, the service isn't typically up to par with other restaurants at the same price point. Overall, it's a great spot to try, and I'm sure I'll be back soon.

    Salad with grilled chicken.
    Michael R.

    Was staying at the hotel grabbed a salad at lunch, service was very slow, food took forever to get. The place is nice. My biggest issue was price $13 for the salad and $10 dollars for a chicken breast add on that is a joke.

    Cute artwork
    Sunshyne T.

    We booked a private event here for our department and the service was great. Food was hot and flavored well. The lobby and restaurant was so cute and inviting . Bathrooms very clean and spacious. Going upstairs was abit of a hotty-toddy ordeal even with reservations but still enjoyed.

    Chocolate martini
    Shawn O.

    My husband and I took advantage of the weekend 3 course meal special. We started our first course with fried green tomatoes. They were very good but I suffered burns to the roof of my mouth that took 3 days to heal. I told our waitress that they really should tell guest that it's extremely hot and you can't tell until you bite into it and to wait a couple of minutes before attempting to eat. For the second course, he ordered the crab stuffed trout and I had the pot roast. I requested that the chef try to give me a serving that was less fatty but that was unsuccessful. I ended up only eating half of the serving bc I hate fat! It was good but it would have been great had there been less fat. For dessert, I had the key lime cheesecake. Not my favorite. I ate 1 bite. It was gritty and not worth the calories. He had a dirty martini and I had a chocolate martini. They were both delicious and well made. Just before I started this review, I received a bill in the mail from the city of Memphis for $30 for our illegally parked car. Mind you, our car was valet parked by staff, service that was offered for free. Fortunately, our car records incidents and there was an incident bc the valet parker used the wrong key to gain entry to our car and we paid him a tip through cash app. Someone owes us $30! Not cool! Customers beware. Overall, the meal and service were very good and we'd eat here again but I'd order a different dish and bot trust our car to the valet.

    Tiffany J.

    This is such a nice spot! I feel you can go here anytime of day to just unwind from everything. They have a good wine and bar menu, the ambiance is super nice and chic, and the service is really good! Complicated Pilgrim is connected to the Memphian in the heart of the Cooper/Madison area. There is more than enough room to bring a group along or to just fly solo. I would say this is also a great spot to have a meeting since it's not overcrowded. The food menu is pretty limited, but they are new so that may change since they are pretty new. I had the brussel sprouts. They were good. I liked the sauce they were in. It is kinda like a sweet and spicy with nuts on them. The only thing is they had a super charcoaled taste to them, so I had to peel the top layer to enjoy them. I will be back to try more and may even stop in to do a little work here and there. Cool spot!

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    I had the avocado toast. Very solid breakfast. Good coffee and nice service. Not special but cute space and easy to access from the hotel!

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    So obsessed with their breakfast. The most delicious in the city. The breakfast burrito and lavendar latte are 10/10

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