Time for an update! Sucks to write this one, but it's where I stand on this joint!…read more Since my last review, the owner died, the place caught fire and closed under the new owner, was then bought by another restaurateur couple and a their partner. They remodeled it, filled the kitchen with new equipment and food, slapped some paint on the walls, then let er rip! The operators here also own and operate Bain's BBQ just down the road. I've been here three times now since it reopened. It would be more, but here we go... They have daily lunch meat and threes that rotate by day of the week. I always check the website to see what's being offered before I go to places like this so I can see if they have something I want. I really dig these kind of lunches, I seek them out when I want a "solo decompress, don't talk to me lunch", so I want to like this place so much. I quit going to Bain's a year or more ago because of never knowing what they are selling. The menu is never updated on the site, or even there at all now. Every time you walk in it's a surprise! I just checked again to verify, and yep, still no menu, only online order, but 60-70% of it is "out of stock". Ugh. When they do have the menu posted, it's normally wrong. This seems to be a trend between the two places now. The first time I was here I was underwhelmed. Country Fried Steak tasted funny and I had the worst cornbread I had ever had. Not even sure how it was made that terribly. I do hope they fixed it. Second visit and this time the printed menu didn't match the website, but they had the websites menu available, strange. The website showed fried chicken livers available, but the dine in menu did not. When I asked, they said they in fact did have them and it was a mistake on the dine in menu. Huh? That time I did have the chicken livers and they were pretty good, and I also one of the best rolls that I have ever had in my life! Shockingly good!! Better than my grandmothers. Please don't smite me from the grave, Gram. Both times the sides were just fair. Same thing at Bain's, so it makes sense. Today I walk in and there is one table sat in the whole place at 12:15. I got a bad feeling from the jump as I am pretty sure the food is all done and just sitting there being held on a hot well table. If it ain't busy, it just sits. This place used to be packed every single time you walked in! I sit down and the old guy with the really cool hairdo comes and gets my drink order and gives me a menu. The livers are not on the menu again... My last visit was 8 months ago, I checked my pic. I knew what I wanted because I had peeped the site and confirmed they had Fried Chicken Livers just like last time, so it's all good, right? Guess what?!?! Still not on the dine in menu so I'm like "can I get the livers", cool guys says no livers and walked away. 8 months later, it's still not corrected. I sit there for a minute, and got pissed off and then, I looked around, thought about eating old meatloaf or fried chicken, took a sip of my water, and I got up and left without ordering. My advice, (that I understand that absolutely no one gives a shit about) is this. Stop putting so much effort into your Social Media BS and get your shit together on the menu/websites of the business's you run. It's cute and all for you to eat at other Memphis BBQ joints, I like bbq too, but let's shore up your own operations before you do so. That way we can all enjoy all of our meals together and you stay in business. I used to love both of these places, but now I fear they are just going to be memories of was once a couple of my favorites. One more try.... I'll update again if it's all good then. '26 - 19

Finally got to try Barksdale's in Midtown. Pretty good set up. Very much like a diner that serves…read morebreakfast all day and they do have lunch specials. I ordered the griddle cakes with crispy bacon. The pancakes came with honey butter and syrup. Also had a pretty decent cup of coffee. My friend ordered the club sandwich with fries. The fries were nice and hot. She said it was very good. We had a fin time dining there. There are plenty tables and chairs as well as booths. The place is decorated with a variety of sports pics, articles and Christmas decor. It is a very cozy diner. There is parking in the front and back of the restaurant. Our server Christopher was awesome! He was very nice and friendly. There was a steady flow of customers which is a good sign. I will return to try some lunch specials. Good experience!

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.

Had a a recent solo date here? I'm a big fan of this restaurant. The food and the service is always…read moregreat! Trust me....get the Miso Deviled Eggs. It's like a ramen bowl in a single bite! The seasonal dish really surprised me! Pan seared Black Cod with Green coconut curry, roasted squash, shiitake mushrooms, rice balls, cilantro and guajillo oil.

Miso Deviled eggs Dubu Jorim (lentil cake )…read more Charred radicchio Caesar salad Halibut French onion tartine We had an excellent experience. Three came for dinner and shared a number of plates. If you get several plates, the sharing quantity is fine. We were actually too full to eat dessert. It was an excellent meal. Very energetic and excited waitress helped us select, guided us and revelled with us when we celebrated the delicious food. A very calming and nicely done, ambience. Highly recommend

This was our first stop after arriving in Memphis. We got there around brunch time. The decor is a…read moremix between an older hair salon and casual bar, it's very fun looking. We ordered the corn fritters, the BLFGT&A (just look it up) and the Beastie Boy. The fritters had an excellent crisp to the coating and were super moist. They are packed with corn as well. Both sandwiches were phenomenal, I'd highly recommend either. The service was excellent. They were just the right amount of attentive. We got in a lot earlier than anticipated and they sat us way before our reservation time. Would definitely make a repeat visit here.

A friend was visiting (5/9) and we decided to dine in the Cooper - Young area for dinner. When we…read moregot to the area, we decided on The Beauty Shop. My friend owns a larger catering/events establishment in Georgia and was excited about the menu at the establishment. We walked in (on a whim) and asked if tables were available (clearly we saw some on the patio and inside once we entered). The greeting from the hostess was - let's just say less than inviting. . It was around 7:40p and she said "well since you don't have a reservation, the soonest I can get you in is 8p" ...no problem we will walk around until then. My initial thought, screw this reservation - if the hostess has this type of demeanor, what could we expect in terms of service? As my friend was still excited about the menu and to taste some of the pairings, we decided to wait. At 7:59 (like clockwork), the notice of our table being ready was sent. The hostess seated us and again, I wasn't optimistic of what would occur during the visit. The server that greeted us was GREAT!!! We ordered SEVERAL appetizers and drinks and all were AMAZING - (the grilled avocado with the shrimp was worth the trip alone). For dinner we ordered Peking Duck and Ribeye Steak Salads (and more drinks). Both were amazing. And while the desserts looked divine, there was absolutely no room. We were impressed with the old Beauty Shop decor - it really was a conversation piece. It's small and quaint and we had a lovely chat with the patrons alongside us. The food and service EXCELLENT! I'm glad that I didn't follow my first inclination to leave (because of the hostess and the "curt" demeanor). On a high note, I did notice the hostess being very gracious to the others that she encountered. Maybe it was my cologne - not everyone likes to smell YSL ‍.

Got there early enough, so did not have to stand outside in line too long. Order at the counter and…read moreif done in, you go find a table. There are usually 2 servers who will bring your order to you. If you get coffee, you pour your own upon entering the order line. Got the biscuits and gravy breakfast which includes 2 eggs cooked to order and a choice of meat. Wife got the scrambler. Overall good food. Service is good. Noise level is moderate but tolerable.

The food wasn't bad but it wasn't the best. I had a breakfast sandwich. Not the experience I…read morethought I would have had.

I got their chicken tenders with their garlic buffalo sauce. The tenders were huge and freshly…read morecooked. The service was good and the prices were great as well. Definitely will be back again.

The food at this restaurant is absolutely delicious! We went on a Thursday at 1pm. It wasn't…read morecrowded and the food got to our table within 10 minutes. There is an option for THC infused sauces which is really cool. The decor was great as well.

This place always has the best vibes. Very welcoming aesthetic and environment. Inclusive,…read moredelicious, and absolutely eclectic. We got the Twilight Vanilla seasonal beverage, and it was great. The addition of the blackberry flavor was new and appetizing. My partner also got the bacon-egg-cheese biscuit and gave it a 7/10. The bacon was good and crispy however the biscuit was a bit dry. The service was great as usual!

Food, service, and ambiance was a great experienc. This is my second time visiting, you didn't…read moredisappoint!!

Came here for a date. It was a pleasant little hidden gem! It wasn't very busy on a Friday night…read moresurprisingly but service was nice and attentive. It has cute yet funky decor/ atmosphere. They have a nice bar in the middle and comfortable dining seating looking out onto Overton square. Food was awesome! We got the brussels sprouts, mushroom Wellington, eggrolls and shrimp and grits. It's located in the Memphian Hotel so the bathroom is in the lobby but it's not far. Also the lobby has tons of cute photos ops!

The meal started a bit awkward, none of the hosts or servers were in the front of house, but after…read moreasking the hotel staff they were quickly located and we were immediately sat. The interior is incredibly fun and lively. While we were there it was not too noisy and there are curtains to section off your table if you would like some privacy. Our food was fresh and well cooked we had no complaints! The restaurant is incredibly convenient if you are staying at the Memphian and worth a visit for a nice lunch spot.

We were in Memphis for a show at the Orpheum and decided the next morning to venture away from our…read moreusual downtown spots and try something different. After scouring the area, we discovered Elwood's Shack--and this is definitely my kind of place! It's a funky little dive joint with a great atmosphere, friendly people, and an absolutely amazing breakfast. The portions were huge--more than we could even eat--and everything was delicious. While we were there, we could smell the barbecue cooking for lunch, and let me tell you, it smelled incredible! We'll definitely be back, and next time we're trying the BBQ. If you're in Memphis, don't sleep on Elwood's Shack. This place is a hidden gem!

It is worth the stop if you are driving through Memphis TN or live there…read more Food - Excellent Service - Great Ambiance - NOT upscale BBQ is incredible, same with the fish tacos and the potato salad.

We checked out the new location yesterday, 8/25/26. It was a Monday night so not as busy as busy as…read morethe weekend; the new spot is cozy and has a fun vibe. The menu was excellent, there were lots of things that sounded tasty and we had to pick. I got a roast beef poboy with Swiss cheese and a side of red beans and rice, and my wife got crawfish etoufee. All of the food was superb, I can't say enough good things about this place. You can tell having both restaurants back together really lets chef Kelly focus on quality. We will be back regularly.

Went there for dinner last night. Ordered the market fish (Red Fish), server decided to wait until…read morethey brought my plate out to tell me they had salmon not red fish. I don't eat salmon, I didn't order salmon. Was offered no remedy, but instead, brushed off. Interior is nice. Not to loud.