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    4.0 (853 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    KOOKY CANUCK ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Ryan R.

    What an awesome time here the night of the college football national championship. Huge TVs by which to enjoy the game. Wonderful service team and bartender. I loved the vibe and upscale yet outdoorsy feel. The food was quite delish. Of course I'm a fan of the 34 oz Beale Street Berry Smash. Had a great time chatting with folks and enjoying the game.

    Pick Three Kooky Combo: Chicken Tenders, Fried Green Tomatoes, Cheese Bites. Old Bay Hot Honey Sauce
    Michael R.

    My wife and I were searching for a good Sports Bar to watch an NCAA March Madness game. We were staying at the Peabody Hotel in Downtown Memphis and discovered this venue was right across the street. We checked it out ahead of time, lots of TV's. Decent menu of options, and everyone seemed friendly. Upon return we found a couple seats at the bar, which we prefer, where we could watch our game. Mike the bartender was awesome, very friendly, made us feel at home. We ordered the Appetizer plater which was really good. The Old Bay Hot Honey Dip for the Chicken Tenders was a favorite. The food coming out for the people around us all looked good. We had a great time, and would definitely go back.

    Breaded cod, french fries, lemon and tartar sauce
    Shran J.

    As I was leaving work, I had a craving for fish and chips. There are a couple of places that serve fish and chips but this right here is my go to. You get two huge pieces of breaded cod, golden invaded perfection and the fries. Take up half the plate and they're not just crispy but they're flavorful they give you half half of a lemon instead of a small piece my only grape is more tartar sauce. Other than that this gets a 10 out of 10. Even on my off day, I would make the drive just for this!!

    Prime Rib Stroganoff

    Had the Prime Rib Stroganoff- was PERFECTION on a plate! DELICIOUS!!! Food was hot fresh and quick. Would go back again and again.

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    Julie G.

    April was amazing at the bar ... love this bar area... huge TVs great place to watch some games and drink some bloodys

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    Michael W.

    I was impressed from the time I first stepped through the door . I was greeted by a extremely enthusiastic hostess who was happy to see me. I ordered to go; so the hostess asked me to proceed to the bar. I ordered a chef salad, one pound of wings, cheese burger combo. Childs chicken meal and bread pudding. The food was served hot and seasoned. You definitely get your money's worth with the large portions served. The overall feel of the restaurant is very welcoming and relaxing. The only thing is you may have to park in a nearby garage because it's difficult to find free parking or parking on the street. Also add Premium Parking app on your phone.

    Cheese burger kids meal
    David P.

    This is such a fun place and I'm really glad I came and tried the challenge. I will be back to do it again just with the burger a little less done. It was a bit overcooked making it harder to chew. Next time medium or medium rare. My wife lived the salmon and the boys liked their chicken and burger as well. The poutine was my personal favorite as I love it when done right. The service was phenomenal and very friendly. I loved our server and had a great time. The ambiance is very fitting and made a Minnesotan feel very at home considering we're often confused as Canadian anyway ahh? :)

    Poutine Burger
    Julia B.

    Canadian spot- had been looking for a place with poutine! This place was walking distance from other great eat spots, lighting was dark but a big open space. Soda menu had ginger ale, surprisingly! We went for things with gravy and cheese curds. Poutine fries were loaded with Kraft Mac n Cheese, cheese curds, gravy... he got the poutine burger. Food was good but looked way better than the flavor unfortunately. The flavor was good, but didn't have anything that stuck out seasoning wise. It would be good for a picky eater. When we asked for our check we had an issue with an extra item added on our tab, but had it settled before we left.

    Memphis' Best Burger

    Epically good food!! We're always a fan of Canadian food, but most restaurants are kitschy, without having really good food. The Kooky Canuck is a wonderful restaurant with delicious food, wonderful service, and great vibes! Friday night was full, but we were able to be seated right away! We started with a Log House salad with house made Honey Mustard. It was so fresh, with crisp mixed greens, egg, a generous amount of shredded cheese, diced tomato and red onion! The dressing was so flavorful! Then we each ordered a burger - the Canadian and the Memphis Best! Both were incredible!! Well seasoned patties, delightful toppings, substantial but soft bun...and the fries were perfectly cooked and salted! It should have been too much food - especially accompanied by a 34oz Loonie Logger on tap and a sweet tea - but we managed to finish it all! It was the highlight of our trip to Memphis and I will be dreaming about it until we can return!

    Chopped Cheese burger and fries

    My favorite fries BY FAR. Burger and catfish were delicious. Highly recommend if you are in Memphis. I will be going back for sure. Servers were nice and friendly.

    Poutine appetizer.
    Jim W.

    Went on a Wednesday night not crowed. Service fast and 2.40 beers made my night. Had Poutine and my wife had steak. Also chicken in Mac and cheese for my daughter. Food was hot and reasonably priced for a city. Only strange thing was blue cheese mashed potatoes as a side you could not taste the cheese? No big deal great sports bar / restaurant.

    Roger Renzo R.

    I'm not going here again. I'm in Memphis for a long conference and I thought I found a really good place but no. About the food, it is amazing. Good portion, good flavor, and good price. The reason for me not going back is the waitress. Everything was going well until I showed her a Yelp discount coupon. She said she needed to verify with the manager, which I think is reasonable, but after that moment, her attitude changed completely. At the moment of checking out, she dismissed the coupon because she did not mention it to the manager. I pointed out, and she was definitely upset. The manager came and nicely gave me the discount. However, when I saw the receipt, the waitress gave herself over 25% of tip. After that, she did not appear again. It's really unfortunate because the food was good, but service is something really important for me.

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    8 years ago

    Egg roll was burnt, paper was left on cheese on the club sandwich. The server Megan was great. Great service not so great food.

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    8 years ago

    Food was very good. And the dessert was amazing. Sonia did a great job as our server. H

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    8 years ago

    My parents came all the way from CO and they claim it's the best catfish they've EVER had! LOVE it!

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    10 years ago

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    9 years ago

    We were traveling and saw 4-stars....we were disappointed. Nothing was terrible...just very mediocre. Server was very friendly!

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    8 years ago

    Great food & great service! Sonia was our waitress and took great care of us. Thanks!

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    11 years ago

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    10 years ago

    I've had Sonia multiple times and she is a great waitress! Southwestern salad is amazing with the raspberry vinigarette!!

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    10 years ago

    Always great food! Never had a meal we didn't like! Burgers are phenomenal and Sonia was a wonderful waitress!!

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    8 years ago

    The catfish was mediocre, the bbq nachos my boyfriend got were stale and had almost no meat, and the service was SHIT

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    9 years ago

    Nice casual and the burger was good. The fries were very greasy and soft, skip those.

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    7 years ago

    Food was good and hot,beer cold,service friendly, and nice atmosphere would go again.

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    Ask the Community - Kooky Canuck

    Is there a party room to accommodate 30 people?

    Yes there is but semi-private,

    You offer any birthday specials?

    We offer a birthday avalanche on the menu which includes a photo.

    Do they take cash payments?

    Cash is King!

    Are they Wheelchair accessible?

    Both locations are wheelchair accessible.

    How is parking?

    There is no private parking. We usually just park in the lot right past kookys on the right. Costs $13 but there are also garages you can park in right there as well, not sure how much they cost.

    Is Sasquatch burger challenge still available?

    Yes, it's still on the menu. If you eat the whole burger in a certain time limit then the meal will be free and your picture will be taken and place on the wall of fame.

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    Sunrise Memphis

    Sunrise Memphis

    4.6
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    You know when there's an arrow the entire length of the building saying line starts here, you're…read moreabout to have some good grub! A step inside at the same time the counter guy hollered back to let the cooks know a graduation was about to begin so "expect to be busy soon" confirmed that fact! You order at the counter and are given a number for your table and your food is delivered with a smile and some casual southern hospitality banter. This place is quirky with its decor but on point with the food. Get the bacon! Always get the bacon! I'm still dreaming about it! Be warned! We were told during busy times, the line stretches around the building for a steady 8hrs at a time! May the timing of your visit ever be in your favor!

    Wow! What a breakfast Sunrise Memphis served up! Our friends who are local to the area brought us…read moreto this cute and quirky counter order brunch spot and we were thoroughly impressed. The house made biscuits are a must have! Or try one of their biscuit sandwiches. My husband had the Dirty South biscuit sandwich which came with a perfectly fried green tomato and pimento cheese. I had The Best Omelette, which was indeed one of the best omelettes I've had. The salsa verde added a flavorful kick. You could easily tell that everything was made fresh and in house because the flavors were so on point. We are looking forward to our next visit not only to see our friends but to eat here!

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    Sitting area
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    The Kitchen Sink
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    Memphis Toast

    Memphis Toast

    4.5
    (40 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Great food but an hour wait after order is a bit excessive. This is a great use of an old space,…read moreand is bigger than it looks. We had the Seafood Omelet, Chicken and Waffles and Grits. Winderful plating, wonderful flavor but quickness of food prep and delivery has to get better.

    C has this breaking new thing you see.... It's called social media. It's just getting started, no…read moretelling where this thing could go! I think she may be on to something here. You log into an app on your phone and there are all kinds of people saying things, calling attention to themselves and others, making videos, sometimes of themselves, sometimes of them using products and telling you to buy things. Most recently she is on some food reviewers that review food in their car while they eat on camera. Big Term and the Pizza Guy I think are their names. Big Term got his teeth done since the last time she showed me a video of his. It must pay well. His wife stars in some of his videos and she is extra gross with all that open mouth chewing. Ewwwww Personally I can't stand watching folks smack their mouths and eat food in the car. I find it absolutely vile and most unentertaining. How did we get here as a society? It's nasty. I don't even take pics of food with bites taken from them. Just ewwwwweewwwe Now.... You may ask.... Why in the hell did I start with that? This is how I got here. These folk infiltrated my girls feed and have got her wanting to go to some interesting places we would have never gone before. Walk in and it's a hodgepodge of stuff going on inside. Some BB King memorabilia, some cool rock and roll murals, that kind of thing. It's an interesting vibe. There are a couple conditioned patios that provide majority of the seating. Multi levels inside that would prove to be difficult for me a year ago. Now I am a real boy again though! We were sat near the front entrance. Folks waiting for to go were abound. They do a great take out business and stayed busy with take out the entire time we were there. Food took every bit of 45 minutes after we ordered. The first 15 min of that was because our server never rang it in to begin with. Pair this with it taking 15-20 to actually take our order to begin with, and it's a really long time to wait. It's ok. But not really though. Most people came and went while we sat without food. Finally someone who looked like a manager recognized we had been there for an excessive amount of time and gets things going. Thanks man. Food arrives and I am starving! C's pancakes looked great and my chicken and waffle looked pretty promising. I had never had C&W before but this seemed like a good place to start trying them. C liked her Chef breakfast with pancakes and did not even use syrup on them. I did use it on my waffle, which was pretty good of what I could eat of it. It was way more dense than I expected. I got seasoned chicken wings and they were cooked and seasoned well. The sausage is really tasty! I started this as a 4, but slid to a 3 as I wrote it, and here is why. The dang plastic ware they give you with your meal. It's the absolute cheapest you can get I would bet. People make mistakes, forget things, and kitchens get backed up, but serving that plastic crap is a choice! I'll bring my own in next time if we make it back. I gave up eating my waffle because I could not cut the damn thing with that liquid knife and fork you gave me! The knife folded under any pressure at all and the fork would not penetrate the waffle. Please buy better stuff for your guests to eat with. You have plates and cups, why not silverware? '25 - 104/111

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    Garage room
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    French toast with side of tater tots
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    Another room near the front
    Hustle & Dough

    Hustle & Dough

    4.6
    (148 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    A smooth and flavorful cortado and tasty, filling hamburger started my late breakfast day in…read moreMemphis. The atmosphere and decor of this coffee shop are both inviting and antique bringing feelings of the historic times and souls once living in the area. The "team"working here were both professional, kind and friendly. When eating in your entree is hand delivered with a smile in a timely manner. I even got a brief visit from the supervisor/possible owner asking if I needed anything and how everything was going. When I replied with a positive experience he said he will pass on the word to the team. I liked that he gave credit to everyone/team. I will definitely return when in town for business and recommend to my colleagues.

    Started off a raspberry mocha latte. Balanced coffee drink. Inreally like when I can still taste…read morethe espresso with the syrup and oat milk. Had pizza and fries for dinner as we hung out last night with friends to catch up during the holiday. The pizza was quite tasty. I enjoyed the sourdough bread that was topped with cheese, white sauce and mushrooms. The pizza dough reminded me of focaccia. Very pillowy and seasoned well. The bottom was crunchy and tasty. The fries were good but the kitchen was out of aioli. Still the fries were hot and the salsa added a different flavor. Service was excellent at the coffee bar. Shoutout to Caleb and his nice, courteous and helpful demeanor. The server at the bar was so nice too. I forgot his name but he was super friendly. My pizza was 1/2 off since it was 4-6 which is the scheduled happy hour. The cool vibes of the hotel lobby are ultra inviting with chairs, sofas, community table and side tables. I really like the aesthetics of the Arrive Hotel. Hope to stay in one of the rooms for a stay cation in the Mtown! I know I will be back for coffee and other foods at Hustle and Dough!

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    Beautiful Bar
    Tamago Egg Sando - milk bread, kewpie mayo, dashi-seasoned omelette, fermented chili paste.
    Tamago Egg Sando - milk bread, kewpie mayo, dashi-seasoned omelette, fermented chili paste.
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    Lavender coconut latte
    Brother Juniper's

    Brother Juniper's

    4.5
    (1.4k reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    My friend and I made the drive down to Memphis this morning and arrived around 12. They got the two…read moreof us in within 10 minutes and took our order within another 10, and then the food was there in another 10. Super quick for the Sunday rush! The food and coffee was so delicious. I wouldn't say I'm a food snob, but I'm particular about breakfast foods, and this made me very happy. We each ordered a coffee and the bacon potatoes to share. I ordered the Juniper Benedict and my friend ordered the loaded biscuits and gravy. The bacon potatoes were cooked perfectly, soft and slightly crunchy with plenty of cheese and bacon. The eggs in my eggs Benedict were cooked perfectly and they used a regular house-made biscuit that soaked up the egg yolks perfectly. The restaurant was pretty big, but the ambiance felt like a small-town diner. The staff was super kind and attentive, too. The cost is par for the course for a nice diner in a big city. TLDR: Not a bad word to say about this place.

    A family favorite since we found this fine restaurant four years ago. Service is warm and friendly,…read moreand they keep your coffee mug topped off! The food is excellent. We love the omelets, the sausage breakfast sandwiches, the pancakes, and the cinnamon rolls! We also love the small eclectic atmosphere and ambiance- it truly feels like a neighborhood favorite place to gather.

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    Right inside the door
    Build your own Omelet , biscuit and home fries
    Build your own Omelet , biscuit and home fries
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    First Watch

    First Watch

    3.2
    (74 reviews)
    14.6 mi
    $$

    I see many mixed reviews for this location, but my family and I had a very smooth experience! I've…read morebeen to several First Watch's across the country and this one was run with efficiency! We were seated immediately upon entry, party of 4, and ordered quickly. The staff were kind and enthusiastic. Our waitress and hostess were knowledgeable and accommodating. Our food came out quickly and was fresh and delicious! We were in and out quickly and have a lovely time!

    I'll be honest, I nearly didn't come here for the mixed reviews when they first opened a few months…read moreago but I'm glad we stopped by for a late breakfast. We were greeted at the door and seated promptly. The restaurant has a bustling commotion and an upbeat vibe inside. I ordered coffee and a juice and my mother ordered a coke. We put in our food order right away with our friendly server, and it was a fairly short wait before we had food on the table. Mom had a ham melt with Gruyère and tomato, served with potatoes. I had a Barbacoa beef breakfast bowl with eggs, black beans, pico, tortilla chips, ranchero sauce, shredded beef, and a lime crema. They were mindful of my avocado allergy, and the food was delicious. Reasonably priced, great service, a good atmosphere, and a good experience overall. Worth checking out if you're looking for breakfast in germantown.

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    Bar area
    First Watch
    Lemonade lavender cocktail was the hands down drink to try! Very nice

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    Lemonade lavender cocktail was the hands down drink to try! Very nice
    McEwen's Memphis

    McEwen's Memphis

    4.4
    (663 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Service was excellent, food was fantastic. I had a cup of loaded potato soup, and I could not…read moreshovel it into my mouth fast enough. Also had the Tuna and jungle of greens, friend had the Salmon, and both were great. It is placed in a cool older building, with a nice selection at the bar.

    This place was very interesting to me. The look and vibe of it was very nice. It is a more upscale…read morerestaurant which is always nice for a special evening out. The food however was honestly meh (in my opinion). I got a creole dish and to be fair my dish looked beautiful. The plating was 10/10 but the taste for me left something to be desired. After eating this dish I questioned if I even like creole sauce because it really just wasn't that good. If this is a preference issue, I honestly don't know. I also thought the charcuterie appetizer had a weird mix of items on it from club crackers, to meat and cheese, and random veggies. Not bad but just kind of a weird mix. My husband ordered the salmon and he said it was good, not the best he's had but it was good. Other friends of ours got the white fish among the many other dishes. I did have a salad with these apples on it which was incredibly yummy. I will say though my dish looked amazing some of the other dishes were not plated well. Not to nitpick but to want to be considered a more upscale restaurant which means charging guest more money than say a local Applebee's then knowing how to appropriately garnish or drizzle sauce to elevate at plate is important (see my picture of the chicken dish). All and all not my favorite restaurant but definitely not the worst!!

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    Long week in Memphis, dining at one of my favorites!
    Long week in Memphis, dining at one of my favorites!
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