This was the best fine dining experience we have had in years. Javon greeted us and wished us a Happy Anniversary as we arrived. He was an amazingly gracious host who checked on us throughout evening. Desia was our server and she was friendly and attentive. We so enjoyed the quail appetizer and our salads were amazing. I had the goat cheese eggroll salad with watermelon and my husband had the spinach with almond pecan brittle. Our entrees were short ribs and scallops and I could eat them every day. The raspberry soufflé was like magic cotton candy in your mouth. If you're hesitant to spend the money... don't be. It is an absolutely devine dining experience. We can't wait to go back! read more

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Hands down, THE best fine dining restaurant in Memphis. (Maybe the world...maybe the UNIVERSE! LOL) Every single thing I've ever eaten has been so incredibly delicious, but I do have a few favorites: Lobster scallion pancakes Bisque Dover sole Buffalo tenderloin w/lobster bearnaise Lamb The staff is polished, professional, and every time I come here, I leave with the biggest smile and the fullest tummy. Worth every penny to just KNOW you're going to have one of the best nights of your life. read more

We had a wonderful dinner. The food was delicious, well portioned, and timed perfectly. The food was 5 stars. For the price of dinner (well over $100 per person excluding drinks), there were 2 things why that moved me to a 4 star review. 1. When making a reservation, they asked if we were celebrating anything, and I put our 22nd wedding anniversary. Then, nothing was mentioned all night. I don't know why they ask for such details if they're not going to do anything about it. 2. The dining room wasn't full (Tuesday night), yet they stacked all the guests on top of each other in one small area. It was much louder than it needed to be. read more

Beautiful French style restaurant that is home to many regulars so reservations are strongly suggested or you may not get seated. They have a beautiful bar seating packed with the old guard that you'd probably only get a seat their if you arrived at 5:00pm. 'probably many ex-pats from the old Houston's that has since been shuttered'. That said, the food is as good or better than most of those big named steakhouses in the city and the prices while they are not inexpensive - maybe 20% less than those Poplar Ave establishments. Wife was feeling curry so went with the snapper and I choose the filet, both were safe choices and they delivered! The fish was delicate and cooked to perfection as was my steak - I am a sucker for foie gras and demi glace. Devine. Their prices were up a bit from last time but still reasonable so come on out and see what the neighborhood regulars already know. read more

Date Night. We had a wonderful experience. The presentation was as grand as the flavors seeping through the amazing food art! Soup - Potato Leek Purée Compliments of the Chef - Chicken Roll Cleaned our palates with sorbet Then we shared the entree and dessert. Entree: Black Angus Filet of Beef with Red Wine Demi-Glace, Foie Gras Butter, broccolini, and mash Compliments of the Chef - Sweet Cake Dessert: Blueberry Cobbler- oatmeal, cinnamon crust, chocolate drizzle and ice cream Drinks: Me -Dirty Martini Him- Long Inland Ice Tea read more

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5-30-26 We were here for nice dinner. The entire staff was very friendly and polite. The food was very good and delicious. The customer services was excellent and accommodating as always. Erling is very nice to us and he was very personable and thankful. We enjoyed the entire evening. I highly recommend. read more

Erling Jensen is my favorite spot for date nights, holidays, and events. The food and drinks have never let me down. The service is very professional and well-coordinated, but therefore the atmosphere is less warm than some other local restaurants with a more casual style of service. It's a good value at $75 for five courses (Thursday and Friday) and $45 for three courses on Sunday only. I have not ordered a la carte yet, but it all seems excellent. My favorite dishes have been the deconstructed beef Wellington, the duck confit en croute, the "shrimp, corn, tomato", and the pecan tart (ie fancy pecan pie). Dishes I didn't love include the sweetbread, the bison filet, and the chocolate mousse dessert. I love their Manhattan After Dark cocktail and their wine pairing offerings. read more

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Im writing this review extremely late (months later) which i know is a nono but i cant keep the dining experience out of my head. I shared dinner with another person and sat in the bar area because the dining room was completely booked. After eating here i see why! Food- I ordered many different items including Wagu steak and the entire time my mind was blown. The level of craftsmanship the cooks exercise is truly artistic. Each course was truly a cohesive dining experience that followed a earthy, fresh narrative. The staff chose how to course the many dishes we ordered and perfectly anticipated when each dish would be most appropriate. The Chef came out to check on us as well which made out little table in the back feel that much more special. My only criticism is the decor which felt dated however thats just me looking for something to complain about read more

The food was delicious. Impeccable service! Plates should be heated so food is hotter.Delicious desserts. Will try the tasting menu next time. Very nice restaurant'! read more

ew! this restaurant is pretentious, bland and super boring. the escargots were gross and pretty much everything sucked! even our waiter was so rude, old and again BOOOOOORING! i had super high hopes about this place. expectations were crushed! elevated hospital food would be a good description. chocolate soufle was really good, but thats really hard to get wrong. won't recommend, wont be back! read more

Yana was PHENOMENAL and provided the best service I've had in Memphis yet (which is a pretty high bar) Extraordinary service, very attentive and knowledgeable while being herself, genuine and very chill. She made me feel at home and welcomed while I was far away from my family and friends on a business trip. Food here excellent and high quality while the drinks expertly prepared and strong. I will definitely be back with family, business colleagues and clients. Thank you! read more

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Amazing!!! From the food to the service everything screams fine dining. It is in a quaint location that makes it feel very intimate. Our server was wonderful! Her name was Lana or Llana (sp?) She was patient (as it was our first time) and very willing to explain and go through menu items. She even came to our table once our items came out to ensure that we liked it and implied that we could try something different if we didn't. That never happened. Everything we tried was amazing!! They even brought out some cookies to celebrate my mom's birthday! It was an amazing dining experience and I can't wait to go back! read more

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The entire experience is aimed to make your dining stress free and exceptional. Starting with the front door complementary valet parking, and the professional host and staff who are so friendly. The walls have original art, making the space feel as if you are dining inside an intimate art gallery setting. We know chef Jensen is one of the top chef's in the entire southern region, so we had full confidence whatever he puts on a plate will look amazing and taste even better. We did not even look at the main menu after we learned about the chef's 5 course tasting and wine pairing. It was so well executed, in every way, including the attention to details. It was the best dining experience I have had in a long time, not just in Memphis since I travel all over the country and I seek out great food in every city, every week! Well done! read more

Beautifully done for a very special birthday party November 1 2022 Happy birthday to you!! read more

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Just pure consistent excellence. Erling is a true asset to our community. Always supports local causes too. Happy to return the patronage. read more

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My fiancee and i love to dine here. We have come multiple times over the last few montha and have loved it. Unfortunately the most recent time we came in to eat we were told rather abruptly at the door that the kitchen was closed (9:13) without even a hospitable greeting. We had dinner 5 days earlier and our bartender was very lacking and seemed to have something better to do than attend to the rather busy bar. Even the gentleman next to us mentioned several times she had forgotten his martini, in addition to ringing in items incorrectly. We will come back, but address the rudeness of the "maitre de" at the front and the bartender. read more

Amazing. The staff were so warm and inviting and chef was so funny. Also our server Jana was wonderful. I had the sweetbreads and veal chop special. Both were fabulous. I think this is my favorite restaurant in the city. read more

Erling jensen has become a real favorite with friends when I am in town An amazing quality. Flavorful experience with fantastic service read more

Fine dining at its best in Memphis. Staff is professional, friendly, accommodating and do it just right. The atmosphere is calm and unhurried with a touch of elegance. Menu is unique but offering stretches to try something new. Food is delicious. Worth a visit. read more

Rack of lamb is the best entree for me. You won't ever find it better prepared, with sweet potato and molasses and the right temperature. I've never ordered anything else unless it wasn't available. read more

The chocolate martini was delicious. Best part of the meal. However, it was $1 more than what the menu said it cost. Seems deceptive but what's a $1.. the caviar was $150 for 2 ounces. It was not the best caviar I've had. It tasted fishy. It tasted like a cheap caviar to me. I was disappointed. Didn't taste like quality caviar: read more

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Wonderful food and presented creatively. Equally impressive is the bar staff that are very knowledgeable of their craft. I love the decadent lobster sandwich from the bar menu. Yes, I recommend this very different dining experience, though its location is off the beaten path ... and it's a little pricey. If you haven't treated yourself lately, this is worth a visit. read more

Absolutely incredible. Larger portions and a bright spot in Memphis. Genuinely surprised and enjoyed my experience.

My wife brought me here for my birthday and I don't think she could have made a better choice. I'm originally from out west and am a big fan of game meat. They had real elk, not red deer, and it was prepared perfectly. The entire meal was prepared perfectly and I couldn't have been more happy with it. We will be coming back, maybe for our anniversary. read more

Erling Jensen The Restaurant - Perfectly prepared elk. - French Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

My son made us reservations so that we could enjoy a dinner together for Mother's Day. We parked across the street and walked right over. The restaurant was small and intimate. We sat in the dining area immediately to the right. It was very quiet, almost to the point where you wanted to whisper during conversations. Due to the holiday, there was an option for a preset Mother's Day menu, which included 3 courses. I enjoyed a nice salad and for the entrée I decided to go with the redfish. My son chose the salmon. The flavor and texture of both entrees were great. The dessert selection was a chocolate mousse cake, which was delicious. The service overall was very good. Great choice! read more

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We went for our anniversary 2 years ago and I can't stop thinking about it. It was the best meal and service I've ever had. I can't wait to go back. read more

The food and service at the bar was excellent. I loved the crème brûlée. Very private and clean

Enough good things can not be said about this restaurant! Small, so reservations are highly recommended. Check out their online menu... And, yes, what you've heard is true... The food is off the charts outstanding! Staff is very attentive and friendly. read more

Absolutely fantastic. My significant other and came out to try the Chef's Tasting menu and it was insanely good. The pairing of wine to each course was elegantly thought out and complimented everything nicely. The first course was a yellow fin dish. Nothing crazy but I wasn't sure how the rest of the meal was going to be based off this first dish. In hindsight it was light and fresh which was a great start to the meal. Second course was a burrata with beets, plums, fennel, and this beautiful black garlic vinaigrette. I know it's almost crazy to say but I maybe could have done with out the burrata because everything else was so good but I really can't complain. Third course was a sea bass, cacio e pepe, grilled lemon, and rosemary cream. That sea bass was the star of the entire meal. It was perfectly cooked and the grilled lemon really came through and complimented the fish. The pasta was good but nothing to write home about. (I'm writing this an hour after dinner and I'm still thinking about that sea bass). Fourth course was a wagyu strip, acorn squash, and a pumpkin puree. A very good combination that was thought out very well. The squash was insane and I could've kept on eating it. For my first experience with wagyu, it was good but nothing out of this world like I thought I'd have been missing. Lastly we had desert and it was a caramel Bavarian cream which was nice and light to end the meal. Overall our waitress Rachel was attentive but not pressing and really aided to an amazing experience. I applaud the chef for his choices on the menu and the execution of each dish. The portions were generous for a $75 tasting menu and I would highly recommend anyone to go off the beaten path to visit. read more

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It was fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love atmosphere, food and also there are some good course too！ I think Sunday is the best！ read more

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Oh. My. Goodness. This restaurant and this food is some of the BEST in memphis. The environment is classy and romantic. Our waiter Ken was lovely and very attentive. He took great care of us and gave great recommendations!! We obviously tried a little bit of everything. We started with some cocktails. Then the crab cakes My husband got the Chefs tasting which came with small plates of 5 different options, highly recommend if you want to try a little bit of everything. I got the Buffalo Tenderloin, so tender and full of flavor! I had to take the rest home because we were so full. Our food was so incredible and we will be back very soon!!! read more

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During a weekend stay in Memphis, hubby and I chose to have dinner at Erling Jensen after a good bit of "research" on the best places to eat. We love a restaurant who wins awards; gets us every time! My husband started off with the foie gras, which he said was very tasty. Accompanied by candied pepitas and apple butter, which was different but nice. The bread would have been better crust-less (it was a bit hard to eat) but overall, a good dish. I went with the soup du jour, which happened to be truffle. It was exceptional! Rich and velvety. Thicker than I prefer, but it made for an awesome bread dipper! I loved this. For entrees, Hubby did the buffalo tenderloin (cooked very well, nice and tender, a clean flavor) with two sauces that were excellent. Could have been seasoned a bit more for his taste, but it was still a dang good plate! I chose the salmon. It was a nice big piece cooked just like I like it. The hollandaise and crispy proscuitto were an excellent contrast on top. And the fingerling potatoes were yummy as well. For dessert, we shared the chocolate souffle and the vanilla orange creme brulee. The souffle was cooked a tad too long, but that was the only "complaint" (and not a very big complaint either). The creme brulee was a nice end to the meal. Not overly rich, which was perfect. Overall, a great experience. We'd definitely come back another day - on our next trip through town. read more

We celebrated our anniversary in the bar at Erling Jensen. I chose the bar because the menu appealed to me more than the traditional menu. Although there are not many vegetarian options I selected two items from the daily specials to try and my spouse tried the soup of the day along with a lobster salad sandwich with fries. I loved the salad that was a twist on a caprese. I also had the gnocchi which was not entirely vegetarian. The chocolate soufflé that we split was the star. Great service and a cozy room on a cold night. I would like to live closer to make the bar a regular night out for us. read more

Everything Restaurants that have Wonderful cuisine don't usually have large portions But quality was superb and portions fed a hungry man! I was able to have a lunch snack and dessert the next day Also Chef Jensen was very pleasant to meet! read more

Finally getting to go here. I have super high expectations. Was very happy that someone was there at 2:45 this afternoon to take my phone call so I could make a reservation. Asked if I was celebrating anything, I thought that was nice as well. Just going out to eat though. Service was excellent. The food was exquisite, I had the crawfish bisque, ostrich filet (MR), and chocolate soufflé. I didn't know if I'd like the ostrich or not but it was lean and tender and I loved the purée and the roasted potatoes and onions it was really and amazing dish. The bread and all the morsels in between the meals were amazing as well. Satoko was our waitress and she did a awesome job suggesting wine to go with dinner, which I really enjoyed. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. I cannot wait to come back someday. PROTIP: the proper response to thank you is "my pleasure", not "no problem" read more

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Highly recommended. Service and quality of food are excellent. All dishes are recommended but the crab cake, bisque, and cheesecake were some of my favorites. You can't go wrong with the main entrees. read more

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Unfortunately, their expensive prices don't reflect a great meal. The restaurant is nicely appointed and I always appreciate an owner working and overseeing how the restaurant is doing. In this case, they just missed. The food was good, but not great. Salads and soup were probably the best part. We had the crawfish soup and the romaine salad with pancetta, and the oysters salad. That was by far the best of the three. Entrees included the special Halibut x2 and the red snapper. Honestly, they weren't that exciting, but at $49 a plate, it should have been special. Desserts were 5 stars- the soufflé and the blueberry cobbler with cinnamon ice cream were delicious. So for the 3 of us, with wine was $262...pricey. That's fine, but at that price, I expect 5 star service and it was a 2. We were rushed, plates weren't cleared in a timely fashion, water glasses sat empty and our server was very unprofessional, even though she said she worked there 6 years. And to top it off, she reached across us several times, bumbed my chair repeatedly and almost hit my head with the salad plate clearing had I not ducked. She made the dining experience miserable. The owner shouldn't put up with that service at those prices. I expect a 5 star experience from the food, the table service, and everything in between. There are other places I'd recommend first, with the same quality, better service and at far cheaper prices. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend this place unless you just need to say you've eaten there. read more

I took a friend here for her birthday!!! Top notch! Upscale! Chef Jensen has been featured in numerous newspaper and magazine articles in Memphis as well as in Food & Wine, Southern Living, and John Mariani's Virtual Gourmet. Erling has been invited and has cooked twice at the James Beard House, in New York City. Erling Jensen has been voted "Best Chef in Memphis", as well as "Best Restaurant in Memphis" for ten consecutive years (1997-2006) since opening. They did not disappointment I had the Saffron Crawfish Bisque . . . To die for!! Rack of Lamb with Pecan, Mustard Garlic Molasses Crust . . . Woke up and died again!!! Perfecto!! They will bring palette cleansers and amuse bouche between meals . . . Fancy!! They also have very nice cocktails. I would have given a five star, but I bought a bottle of Faust . . . That was a little off. I should have sent it back, but everything else was so nice . . . I decided not to. I would highly recommend for a special occasion. read more

Erling Jensen The Restaurant - Rack of Lamb - French Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I don't know what else to say, but EXCELLENT!! This restaurant is stellar and in a league all their own!! I had the lamb chops and they were mouth watering!! I mean so good!! For dessert the Vermont Maple cheesecake was absolutely delicious! It came with a small piece of homemade peanut brittle on the side which needs to be sold in stores, it was unbelievably good!! Rachel was our server and she was impeccable. Cocktails are on point, all you need is one . I would give them 100 stars if I could. read more

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Customer service was 5 Stars for sure! Absolutely amazing customer service from Erling himself and from his staff. However, it was EXTREMELY overpriced for what it was. I expected about $200.00 for 2 people a couple of drinks and tips. However, our anniversary dinner for 2, was $282.00 after tips and tax. I'm all for fine dining but after you pay $282.00 for dinner and a couple of drinks, you shouldn't leave thinking about how much better your meals have been elsewhere for under $100.00. The food was good, it just wasn't the best I've had in Memphis and for that price, it should have been. What we loved: The customer service; the crab cakes What we didn't: The ribeye; the value Our meal consisted of the following for $282.00: (3) glasses of House wine (white) (1) mixed drink (Witch Hunt) (1) Crab cakes Appetizer (1) soup (1) Salad (1) Ribeye Special entree (16 oz) (1) Scallops entree (4 scallops) (1) slice of pistachio cheesecake $239.00 plus Tax, Server's Tip (20%), Valet's Tip ($3) = $282.00 It was a good experience it just didn't knock our socks off I guess you'd say. The price didn't match the overall experience. Mr. Erling... you are a very nice man and we truly appreciate your hospitality. I wish you many more years of success. However, the price has to be consistent with the overall experience and that's how people decide where to spend their hard earned money. Money spent that isn't hard earned, that's probably much easier to spend without looking at the big picture. You have a lot going for you and your business is successful I know but just keep in mind that if you want to stand out above everyone else in town it should be for quality not just price. However, Yelp is about giving honest feedback so that other customers can have a non-biased review to consider before they spend their money. read more

Erling Jensen The Restaurant - French Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee