Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is a lively and fun spot with a great atmosphere and a menu that seriously delivers. The energy in the place is infectious and it is the kind of restaurant you want to come back to again and again. I ordered the Wildfire Burger, and it is honestly one of the best burgers I have had. It is made with black angus beef, 44 Farms Philly Steak, queso, peppers, onions, mushrooms, jalapenos, and Pepper Jack, all served with hand cut fries. Every bite was bold, juicy, and packed with flavor. The hand cut fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned to match. We also shared the Hot Mama 12 inch pizza with a chicken substitute, and it was outstanding. Fresh herbs, tomato sauce, mozzarella, red pepper flakes, basil, and local honey on a perfectly baked crust. The combination of heat and sweetness from the honey made it stand out from any pizza I have had recently. The menu here is creative and extensive, covering everything from shareables and salads to burgers, sandwiches, bowls, and saucer pies. There is truly something for everyone. The service was great and the whole experience felt well put together from start to finish. If you are looking for a fun night out with great food and a lively crowd, Flying Saucer is the place to be. Highly recommend! read more

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I love flying saucer! They've always had some of my favorite burgers in Memphis. The service always punches above the price range, and the beer selection is unparalleled. I'm not a big beer drinker, but last time I was there the waitress was able to guide me to some great selections based on what I told her I like. They do specials (beer and food) and hold weekly trivia nights. It's always a jolly mood in there at night time, a bit more chill at lunch time. read more

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Been a fan of flying Saucer for at least 15 years. None local to me but will always stop when I travel. This location is horrible. Will never visit any again. Dude on speakerphone for a half hour. Kids running around like it was recess. Ordered fish and chips and the fish was smaller than fast food tenders. Chipped a tooth eating that so called fish. Horrible read more

It was been a while since I came here but it is better than I remember. They let you get samples of the beer before you make a choice. The food and decor are great. I remember getting the Xul PB&J cider. This tastes exactly like PB&J. I tasted the Blackberry Mule which tasted good but seemed weak. We ordered the nachos which came with a ton of these tiny peppers that were not really hot. Do not sit outside if you plan on getting food. Flies everywhere. Not the business fault. You are outside. read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Xul Pb&J cider - New American Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

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Great food, service, and vibes. A fun spot to catch a game with a beer, and the food is actually really good. Solid pizza, burgers, soup (bread bowl!) and salad was excellent. read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - New American Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

Great food! Great service! And above all great beer! Just the coolest vibe in town! I've been going here for more than 20 years. (Plate #170) It just can't be beat. Period! read more

Decent food. Piss poor service. They'll wait on you when they feel like it which, to me, is a selling and retention tactic. I understand it, but you surely won't retain customers that way. read more

Great food and Abby provided fantastic service with a smile. Nice dining room with an incredible selection of beers and comfort food. I had the dry rub wings and the unique Tots as an appetizer. I will definitely stop by again while in the Memphis area! read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Cajun Dry Rub - New American Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

I literally love this restaurant! My husband and I come once, sometimes twice, a week to get the carne asada fries! This is the best food I have had in Memphis so far! It's always amazing. We recently tried the salmon bowl which was also really good! The servers are all attentive and nice! Sometimes they get busy but it doesn't compromise the food or service. Would highly recommend. The only issue I've ever experienced was ordering the flight of beer on flight night. I thought it was going to be a similar price to buying a beer maybe a bit more, around $10, since you get four 2-3oz pours to try, but it was $20! I could've ordered three beers for the same price! I was pretty upset with that, but the food has kept us returning. Would highly recommend this place! read more

Appetizer 5/5 tater kegs; Service 5/5 Fries 3/5 too salty; Drinks 5/5 made to perfection; Burger 4/5 whiskey burger; Dessert 2.5/5 mud island torte Fish 5/5 Price 4/5 read more

It's all about atmosphere at the flying Saucer. The place is fun, a great hangout. The staff makes you feel part of the experience. The food should not work but it does. In short, I recommend. read more

It was very busy but the service was good our waitress was always checking in. Food and drinks came out quickly. The live band was awesome read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Grilled cheese and tomato bisque - New American Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

Another great visit to the Flying Saucer. Their chef is on point with their food combinations. We tried three different entrees tonight and all were Excellent! We went on a Wednesday night and the place was plenty packed, but we were still served rather quickly. Hubby and I got two different sandwiches and cut them in half so that we could try both of them. I ordered the CF Chicken sandwich and added drizzled honey. YUMMY! The chicken was a perfectly fried thinner piece with the perfect lighter weight breading. It paired perfectly with the pimento cheese and drizzled honey. Literally finger licking good. Hubby ordered the Sputnik Monroe burger and it was equally as good the bacon onion compote on the chargrilled burger was perfection. My son order the Memphis BBQ chicken pizza and he enjoyed it as well. We have been twice now and have loved everything we ordered. Can't wait to go back and try some more of the other menu items! read more

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Food was amazing the beer selection was great. The atmosphere was amazing and we had even better service!

I've been going to flying saucer in Cordova for many years. Last night they helped me celebrate my divorce party. Every single member of staff was incredibly kind, attentive and helpful for my large party. As always, the food was amazing - I got the Hot mama pizza, which is one meal I crave constantly. Definitely the best hot honey pizza in Memphis. Flying saucer is always a fun a lively place to sit and catch up with friends, we had a great time and I'll continue to go back with or without all my ladies! read more

Best place for variety's of craft beer in the city. Waitresses are informed on the selection, and great food to pair with any of the hundreds of beers you choose from. read more

WOW! I cannot express how much I love going here! It's A MUST! We love the pizza! Also a large variety of beer options so there's something for everyone! The Cordova location is so cozy but if you have a large party i recommend going before a rush. We love attending the trivia nights they are so fun and definitely mind scratchers. The staff has always been very kind and have lots of recommendations on their very large beer menu. Once you go you'll be wanting to go back! read more

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I'm not sure exactly when but sometime in the past few months this place updated their entire menu. It looks like they revamped the entire thing and removed most if not every item I was familiar with. It seems like they've changed their menu to be more mature and less playful. I miss the old menu already but I suppose there's a reason they changed it. I went here for a going away party for my friend. Most people had gotten the fish and chips (I got there late) and the waitress suggested it, so I figured why not. I gotta say, I'm not a fan of it. They basically give you two layers of fries and three little pieces of fish. Every single person ended up with a ton of fries left over- which was why I was hesitant to get it originally bc who is gonna take fries home as leftovers?? They also bring two tartar sauces and one ketchup- seems like it should be the opposite considering how little I used of the tartar sauce but that's a minor critique. The fish itself was pretty meh. If they just decreased the fries, maybe added a different side to fill the plate, it would be better. That overwhelming layer of fries leftover just feels wasteful. Ok: - Fish and Chips read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Fish and Chips - New American Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

Dropped in during happy hour and couldn't have been happier than the $5 beers until 6:00 p.m. took advantage and had some beers We normally wouldn't have spent the extra money on but for $5 it certainly worth the try. We were well taken care of by Angela, one of the nicest staff people we've ever dealt with at a flying saucer. She always took care of us especially when the food came made sure we had everything we needed and always had a smile on her face which is nice to see in the service industry these days. read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - French fries with sour cream guacamole lots of cheese and steak on the top. It was over the top but great. - New American Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

I have dined here several times and had a good experience. I tried a different burger this time which was good. My waitress checked in often and promptly returned my meal for correction after I informed her that it was not cooked as ordered. My overall experience was good. The staff was dressed in Halloween costumes so the atmosphere was festive. This place to hang out. Some nights has trivia, so it can be a fun visit. read more

I recently dined at Flying Saucer and had a mixed experience. The food was excellent, the waitress was friendly, and the atmosphere was inviting. Our table next to us even celebrated their Anniversary, and we bought them a round. However, the positive experience took a turn when, upon leaving, a man grabbed me by my arm and pulled me aside. He immediately says "we have an issue with you". He explains how they have a leash policy, customers complaints, and dogs not within "close proximity". I immediately apologized for the leash being removed when the puppies were being pet by the tables adjacent to us in the corner on the pet-friendly patio. Both dogs had a wireless shock collar on the whole time, regardless of a physical leash. When I asked to see where I can find any leash policy because we were unable to see it online, which could had been a mistake on our part. I was met with a very defensive demeanor and he told me "I'm the general manager". This situation was already very uncomfortable due to him being overly aggressive by pulling me aside while leaving and creating a one on one situation. Kevin then made accusations that on two different occasions he was on the patio and dogs were not "close by" or within "close proximity". He failed to give me any definition of what "close proximity" meant in terms of keeping the dogs near us. It's safe to say the tables adjacent to you are not considered close. I requested him to elaborate on the two separate occasions he "witnessed". He was unable to say anything or give a detail or two except for "they were not directly by my side". I asked, If he seen our puppies not on a "leash" on two different occasions when he was on the patio; why did he not address either of them at the time? I was not given an answer to this, except for he is the "general manager" and that's it. He also falsely claimed that customers were complaining. However when I asked which customers so I may apologize. He admitted no one had complained that evening but has happened before even though he narrated/presented it originally as customers were. Despite being the General Manager, Kevin couldn't provide any written policy, was very unprofessional in his approach to our situation, became very defensive when I asked for his name and the store number, created a very uncomfortable one on one situation and even left us with "your tourists so you won't be coming back so it doesn't matter". I am not sure if he was having a bad day or has little man syndrome because Kevin was very unprofessional, rude and authoritative. I am not sure if he thought he could bully me one on one or something but I hope he can reflect on the situation and improve himself because the rest of staff was great! I did attach some pictures of the puppies for reference if you made it this far in the review lol! read more

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This is the best kept secret for a classic brunch or breakfast offered on the weekends. The pancakes were soft and fluffy. The eggs were scrambled just right and the mimosas and bloody Mary's were perfect! We dined outside on the patio . The patio is dog friendly so we took our Pomeranian. There were other dogs there as well . read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Pancakes, eggs , bacon, breakfast potatoes - New American Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

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Service was super quick. Not overly expensive either for the superb quality of food and drinks. Wasn't too busy when we went in, so it was a little quieter and not too bright. read more

Fun place to go for a beer or two. We did not have food, but we were blown away by the selection. Even though they were pretty busy on a Friday night, service was still fast and friendly. Personally, I love that there aren't tv's blaring sporting events all over the walls. read more

In town for a tennis tournament and thought we'd try it. So glad we did. Great food, good beer, friendly staff and fun atmosphere. We had a party of 12 and they couldn't have done a better job. read more

We love eating here! When my wife has a function with her Navy personal we always love to do it here. They're so friendly and the menu has a little bit off everything for everyone in our groups. The outside seating it always warm when it's cold outside. No worries for your fur babies. read more

Love the outdoor picnic area and covered patio. We always bring one of the pups on the weekend and there are usually other dogs in the afternoon outside. One major drawback is that they are always busy and it is seat yourself so finding a table (even if you are willing to wait) feels like a lawless and chaotic scramble sometimes. Giving a 4/5 because the food has been a hit and miss for me. Some dishes like the Carne Asada Fries, Grilled salmon bowl, and Big Dipper sandwich are always great! But when I got the shareable dips or tostadas neither were very exciting and I probably wouldn't order them again. Beer list is great with lots of variation and service is usually spot on. read more

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I had a turkey burger here today that was so juicy and well seasoned that I didn't even put condiments on it. Delicious! However, I feel I do need to mention that there was no reminder or notice of the step up to the booth seats, nor was it clearly marked with yellow tape or anything. My mother tripped trying to get to her seat. Thankfully she was not injured, but there probably should be more signage. read more

Fry's we're over cooked pizza is to thin interior design is cool sever did not get my order and didn't listen 4/5 kinda recommend. read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - New American Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

Caroline was the best waitress ever... food - burgers & fries was great. Nice place & nice atmosphere. They have a bunch of different brews here and a club for how many different ones you have had! Caroline says she'd like to work as a beer rep so maybe somebody reading this could help her out! read more

Enjoying this place a lot. Good selection of beer. Pretty good service, but it's a bit slow today. Big deal for today - a real printed menu. Food is pretty good for a bar. I really like their pizzas. The bacon wrapped jalapeños are awesome, they'll blow the top of your head off. Working on plate 1 here now! read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Dogfish Head Super Eight - New American Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

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This is our go to place to relax, enjoy the food and drinks! Everything is awesome here; friendly staff and we have had nothing but a good time here! We love it here!! I'm sitting in the parking lot right now waiting on my husband!! read more

We popped in the Flying Saucer for dinner while we were in this area of town. We were a little disappointed to see that some of our favorite items from the menu had been dropped. We got a couple of seasonal beers from their HUGE beer list and split the Big Dipper. Service & food were good! read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Big Dipper - New American Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

The food was amazing. I took my boyfriend and he is in love. We came in on a Monday for dinner. read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - Carne Asada fries and thr hot mama - New American Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

My man and I came February 8th on Thursday night and ordered a pizza and grilled cheese and it was phenomenal. Our server, Brandy, was so sweet and attentive! She did a great job! read more

The food and atmosphere never disappoint. My wife and I eat all over Memphis and can honestly say this place has the best burgers and pizzas anywhere. Would highly recommend for anyone wanting to kick back and relax with excellent food and service. read more

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - BBQ chicken pizza - New American Near Me - Cordova, Tennessee

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A very cool.place to grab a beer, they have enough of them to select. I have been coming here since I discovered them on a business trip to Cordova, Tennessee and really like the atmosphere and, again, they do have an amazing selection of craft beers. They are also a chain, so if you are fortunate enough to have one in your area, go check them out. I have a feeling they will become a place that you will find yourself returning to. read more

One of my family's favorite places to eat and drink a unique beer. The food is always good and delicious. But I'm hung up on their "chicken snack". Love dipping those chicken tenders in the Buffalo sauce and Ranch dressing! read more

First time here and was impressed by the selection on tap. Passed this place a few times... The burgers brought us in and we're so glad we decided to try this spot out. Food and service was great! Will definitely return. read more

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Full disclosure, I've been a UFO club member since 2013 and I've been patronizing both Memphis locations since I moved here in the late '90s. All that said, if you like beer, of course this is the place you will find the greatest variety of craft and non-craft (also known colloquially as crap) beer in Memphis! However, the superb selection of beer is not the only reason to patronize this place. It is a top notch restaurant as well! Do not think "bar food" either. Of course they serve burgers and fries but I would class these burgers as absolute gourmet. My fave is the Bleu. The Reuben-Esque is, hands down, the best reuben sandwich...IN THE COUNTRY! No joke. Their pizzas and salads are fantastic and the apps are killer if you just want a snack while you toss back a few crafts. My 17-year-old daughter (yep it's family friendly here) loves their Saucer Dipster and says, "I like the vibe of this place!" Even if you aren't a drinker this place is worth visiting just for the food, even if you are a Baptist! (don't get mad Baptists, I'm a lifer) Now for the most important part of this review and the primary reason for patronizing it, the service! Not only is the waitstaff, known as beer goddesses, super friendly, but they are super knowledgeable as well. New to craft beer? Just tell them what you like and they are quick to come up with several suggestions that will hit the mark for you. Need a taster? They are happy to provide those as well. Feeling lucky? Trust them to surprise you. Management is active. There is always one or two members of the management staff on site at all times and they are always busy helping deliver glasses of beer/drinks/food as well as circulating among the patrons to make sure everyone is happy and just plain visiting. See you there! read more