I know this place has some sketchy reviews BUT I actually had an enjoyable time. We went during happy hour and had half price apps, a 5 dollar strawberry henessey and 5 dollar lamb chops. The food was good (sans them fries), the music was dope and service was solid. My only drawback was the amount hookah smoke. read more

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This is not meat. They claim it's steak, but it's clearly the wrong color and texture. This is the alleged steak. Stick to the drinks. read more

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If this place is going to make it, it needs a complete overhaul. I'm talking Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer, type of overhaul. First, the servers are slow with acknowledging when patrons need assistance. Most of them sit and socialize with one another, drinking and smoking hookah between walks to/from the kitchen. Second, tables aren't cleaned after parties pay and leave. Third, the music is way too loud and full of profanity. Finally, the servers' uniforms reveal things I shouldn't see at the dinner table . This place is obviously struggling and, unfortunately, will continue to decline. read more

Reservations Bar and Bistro - Catfish, Mac n cheese, sweet potato casserole - New American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

We had reservations for 2 at 1:30 and was seated at 1:25. I ordered the Reservation Special. A lot of food but inexpensive. Server wasn't familiar with menu at all nor could answer basic questions. She was very sweet and went to the kitchen to retrieve answers. Still got the order incorrect but again she was thoughtful and sweet. It was a party of 2 and it took an hour for the food come out. The music and drinks made the hour suitable in addition to the ambiance and friendly courteous staff. This is not to say that they had poor service. They were all very nice. Everything was hot and delicious but them GRITS sets them apart! Taste Timely Portion size Presentation Value of ingredients for $ Ambiance Atmosphere Professionalism Staff Flavor read more

Reservations Bar and Bistro - Reservation Special - New American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This is my first one star review I ever done for a restaurant. I made reservations for my friend and I to come and try the restaurant. On May 19, 2024 we walked into the restaurant for our reservation. There was a guy there on the host stand. He told us someone will be there to assist us. Well twenty minutes later and a line staring behind us we was still waiting for someone to assist us. It really ridiculous I have to basically give up on my reservation for the place. My friend and I ended up going somewhere where else to eat. Very disappointed with this place. I was really looking forward to trying the food my mistake. read more

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Whoever cooked this shrimp and grits that's a hell naw for me the presentation is off the chain but the taste is a nope my mother-in-law had the salmon croquettes she didn't like it like I said the presentation was on taste wise naw service was good no problem with that we here for the brunch music is loud this is a club setting baby still sleep knowing it's so loud that was a let down ... first and last time read more

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My family and I visited this location for a birthday celebration. The fried chicken I order was spoiled and some of my family was as well. The side items were way too salty, greens were spicy. My overall experience was horrible. The owner of that restaurant NEED to leave that business to people who really care or passionate about providing good food. Please take your money elsewhere before some get sick and want recover from the bad food. read more

I have visited this place frequently over the past couple of months, service is always exceptional and food and great! I went recently and sat at the bar! the bartenders Angel, Meca, and Destiny were great! definitely will be back! read more

My friends and I were excited to try this spot out for BFF day. We made reservations in advance. When we arrived, we were immediately ushered to our seats. It went all downhill from there. The server came and took our drink and appetizer order. We only had water. For the app, we had the buffalo and steak eggrolls. They were not good. We ate it because we saved our appetite and we were hungry! After the appetizer, our server did not come back and check on us for at least 30 minutes. I was so tempted to leave (and should have), but we were able to call other servers over to get more water. 45 minutes later, our server came over and took our order. We waited another 35 minutes before food came out. I had fish, asparagus, and sweet potato casserole. The fish was the only good thing about this visit. The asparagus were ok and the casserole was extremely dry! They have a lot to learn and grow from. I understand that they are new, but poor service is just not ok. Then to top it off, the food wasn't great. The music was probably the best thing and that only if you like hip hop and r&b. read more

Service was not good at all the waiter pay more attention to a party that was going on than assisting us as well didn't knowledge us or looked our way even after someone from my table tried flagging her she walked so fast past us I went to get the host and she ended up serving us, food was ok but I won't be going back and what's the crazy part they was not busy or packed. read more

Terrible costumers service. I ordered a hooka . Never seen the server in 2hrs . I was charged and nerver received it or reimbursed. Could talk to a manager or anything. I wouldn't recommend it to an animal. !!!! read more

We decided to visit this restaurant on a Saturday. We had reservations at 6. When we arrived, we were immediately seated but we waited 20 mins before anyone ever come to give greet us. Yes, they are serving waters in plastic cups and using plastic utensils. I wasn't mad about it though. We put in appetizers. I got the wings which Also came with fries. When she brought the food to the table, i immediately saw a long piece of hair on one if the wings. I let our waitress know and she said hmmm how should i handle this the proceeded to pick the one wing off my plate and out it in a napkin. She came back out with one wing and said that it was a feather from the chicken. I def know the difference between a chicken feather and a humans hair!! But she replaced it so i digress. We ordered the strawberry Hennessy. It was just alright to me. Nothing spectacular about it at all. I didn't even finish it. For entrees i ordered the lamb chop, my friend got the friend chicken and another friend just wanted a Cesar salad but was told that they are out of salad (though they put salad under the appetizer wings) so she just got some shrimp. everyone said their food was just ok. The lamb chops was my greatest disappointment, they were extremely over cooked and lacked seasoning. Surprisingly, the shrimp was well seasoned but the chicken wings too lacked seasoning. The lights began to get lower around 7 and even more dimmer at 8. Every hour, the music was turned up a notch. The vibe def gives club vibes! The people were coming in in heels and some were in Jordan's! After while it just got too loud to even hear us talking at the table. Glad i got to go to try it out but not sure that it's somewhere i have to go back to. read more

Reservations Bar and Bistro - Appetizer wings were pretty good and fries were fresh - New American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Amazing food, great music,everything was beyond perfect. The service was great. I didn't have to wait long at all. I was seated as soon as I got inside. 10/10 read more

The only thing I've ever had at this place was alcohol. The music is so good and down south with R and B and a bit of old school. The staff is so cool and laid back and attentive. I will definitely be back read more

Went in on Friday night. Terrible service. Music way too loud. Didn't even get a chance to order food because there were barely any workers. Bar seats were broken. Dirty. Definitely needs improvement all around. read more

Um this was a poor experience! Ion know where to begin! We first got sat and no one greeted us. It took atleast 10 mins for someone to finally come to the table. The waitress was nice enough to serve us. My friends ordered a hookah and a pitcher of orange mimosa. After sitting for 20 additional mins. We finally get out mimosa pitcher.. but had too much orange juice than champagne.. I saw a table that just got sat and they got served a hookah before us.. after 15 mins went by we finally got our hookah.. ok so now it's time to order our food. I get lobster and waffles.. and everyone else got something else different. After 30+ mins my waitress come to me to tell me that The Kitchen is ghetto and they don't have anymore Lobster so she brought me Chicken instead....which was considerate but not satisfying... managers didn't even table touch.. like there was no hospitality people were just there to hang out and I'm talking about the workers.. I honestly don't see this place lasting long unless they make a great change on improvements in a bunch of areas... seriously.. read more

Had reservations was seated right away. The waitress brought us a menu and water (in some cheap cups). The waitress didn't come back until an hour later to take our order. Stating she was waiting on the time to take full orders (whatever that means). I didn't need that excuse maybe I wanted a half order. It wasn't crowded so it's no excuse at all. I'm only giving a two start because it pretty inside and the food was decent. If the owner don't get a hold on service and a dress attire for his staff the place will be close soon. Get someone to fix that parking lot also. read more

I didn't try any food but the service was young immature and it took FOREVER to get my drinks, I literally had to approach the manager. It's definitely a young folks vibe. Maybe need to switch it up for the longevity. read more

The service is horrible... I had reservations at 7pm for a party of 2 for a bar table in the bar area. I didn't get that we had to sit in the hookah lounge with a lot of smoke. But the host said you can smoke throughout the restaurant. Please don't dress up I could've kept on my J's and a T-shirt... The food is horrible!!! I waited for 2 hours for chicken fettuccine that's dry. My friend order came out about 30 mins before mine the chef come to the table and apologized and asked me what did I order again.... Smh. The server told us the manager was going to discount the food oh okay. $10 off my chicken fettuccine. Oh yeah if you go after 7pm you have to order off the late night snack menu only. I think this place needs to close and do more training. Do not waste your time or money. read more

Let's start out with the pros. The food was decent. The lamb was good and the drinks were amazing. Now let's get into the bad stuff. When our check came we were charged for sides even though the order came with potatoes and eggs. Secondly our waitress charged us 20 tip each. I do not recommend going, but if you do be ready for slow service, decent food, and most definitely get a receipt PRIOR to paying. read more

I love lamb, and I want to try this restaurant. They do not accept children. What a waste of revenue. At least allow children for lunch!!!!

The Sunday soul food was so delicious. Great customer service.. It was a real vibe. Never had a strawberry lemon drop before. It was the bomb. I will be back Reservation read more

When dining at Reservations this past week I had an amazing server named Tania she was very polite, kept a smile and good energy.. the kitchen was on top of their game food was hot no long wait times and it was delicious just as well as plated very nicely. The decor is very cute and upscale perfect for any occasion brunch dinner little turn up .. please go see them you won't be disappointed especially for brunch!! read more

My husband decided to plan a brunch date for us. We made reservations but had to wait a while to be seated (probably short staffed for graduation and brunch). Food and drinks were so good!!! read more

I visited the restaurant on yesterday and the service and food were horrible. Since the time we arrived, seated and exited restaurant. It was soul food Sunday. The host seated us at the table and the table was dirty and food was still left on table from previous guests. It was 30 minutes later before the host came back to table to clean off the table after seating us. The restaurant was not crowded at all. It took another 20 minutes to come back to take our drink orders. She did bring out drinks right out but it was another 32 minutes before she came back to take our food order. Hell the ice had melted in my water. While placing our orders, she informed us that nothing was available on the soul food menu except corn and okra. I'm like wtf. How you going have soul food sunday but no soul food. We end up ordering off the regular menu. The fish was not seasoned, the okra was so salty that you would've thought the chef cooked the okra in salt not oil and 2 of my guests found a string of hair inside their cornbread. I like to support black restaurants but this restaurant I will not be attending again. read more

Reservations Bar and Bistro - New American Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Horrible!!! Food is overpriced!! Booths are small! They were out of three things I asked for even though they had just opened! Settled for pasta and the pasta was mushy and over cooked! They charged each ticket $30 gratuity and left when I asked for a receipt!! I mean the waitress was nowhere to be found after I paid and asked for my receipt! Definitely getting over! But I just won't be back!! read more

just now LONG HAIR IN MY FOOD! I normally don't leave bad reviews but after my second (and last) visit Sunday, April 23rd, for soul food Sunday, I must. The server was friendly but maybe spread too thin as it would be long periods between simply request: water, hot sauce, bread. My entrée's sides were switched because something was out of stock without asking me what would be an acceptable substitution. Then there was long hair in my greens. Like, so long that it pulled more green out of the bowl with it as I lifted my fork. The server witnessed this as she was walking towards my table and she removed the greens and apologized. She brought more greens out as a replacement about 15 minutes later . I declined them, requested something different but after waiting 15 more minutes without receiving a replacement side I just went to the hostess to check out. I was billed for the full meal, I requested compensation because I didn't receive my full meal and of course THE HAIR, the server goes to get the owner, he comes out, DOES NOT MAKE EYE CONTACT, DOES NOT ADDRESS ME, and takes $5.00 off my ticket. I tipped more that the discount I was offered! I will not return or recommend. read more

The service is terrible I made reservations for 9 didn't get seated until 10:30 they attitude was horrible took forever them to take me and my guests order I mean what was the point of making a reservation if y'all don't go by the time the seats was bleach out and wet didn't sweep up under the table just ruin my whole birthday night I did not know they was gone really live up to they Facebook reviews horrible service and focuz lounge could never overcooked pasta asparagus need salt or some type of seasoning wings little only good thing was the drink read more

I had the best experience and Kayla was such a great waitress! She constantly checked back on our table and made sure we were well taken care of. I will definitely be back all thanks to her! read more

Great food very aesthetically pleasing environment and a great variety of drinks. Fast service friendly staff. The menu gives many different food options. You'd definitely have to give it a try for yourself! read more

I give them zero stars but they make u click one to post a review but this place is horrible first time going and last time! From the long wait of our food when it was probably ten people in there if that many, to the half raw lamb chops to the turkey wings come out looking like oxtails. Never in my life have I seen turkey wings that wasn't even formed in a wing shape! And what took the cake was the serving soda or water cups, little small clear plastic cups from dollar tree or somewhere! Horrible Horrible experience!!! I don't even recommend the drinks my strawbetty Hennessy tasted like the syrup was old had a weird after taste to it!!! read more

The food was mediocre. The drinks taste like they are mad with generic juice or minute maid and the hookah they brought to the table was NASTY. Not dirty nasty. They didn't even bother to wash it between tables. read more

Recently I attended a function at this this establishment and really loved the atmosphere. However, the following is what I did not like....if water is going to be served in cheap cups please provide bigger cups....if it is already known that you have an item on the menu that everyone has complained about do something about it(the greens were very salty and not fresh)...the waitress was nice but was doing too many things trying to attend all of the customers....it was simply to much for one person..........with all this being said I might go back but will not order anything off the menu....SHAPE UP read more

The drinks & hookah were great. I do not recommend going during karaoke time because it was very loud. Me and my friend were literally hollering at each other to talk. Food tasted great the only thing that was a problem was us getting our food almost a hour & a half later. We got there at 5:40, didn't get our food until 7:05. When we finally received our food it was cold. Not even room temp. Overall experience solid 6. read more

Terrible service. Waited 1 hour on 2 drinks and only got 1 after speaking to two managers.. left with nothing because we kept being told to talk to different people. "Bar manager" was very aggressive. Do not recommend. They do not have any appreciation for their customers. $70 spent and nothing but time wasted. read more

THE HYPE IS REAL!!!! THIS PLACE IS EVERYTHING!!!! Exactly what the city needed, Let's get into it! Starting with the decor, ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Top of the line interior, and photo ready which I love! The food, OMGGG where do I start! You can't go wrong, variety menu from small to big plates all AFFORDABLE, that jerk stuff chicken will have you in a choke hold!! WARNING! Those drinks are DELICIOUS but babyyyy those are REAL dranksss they do not hold back on the liquor which I value lol but to top it off and most importantly why I give this place 5 stars is because of their service, from the Host, to my Waitress everyone was friendly and helpful, Also I was with a large party and our food came out fast and everything made to order! We all agreed to come back for their Soul Food Sunday and I can not wait !!!! read more

I went here yesterday with a friend and we had reservations for 6:45. We waited for snot 5 minutes before somebody seated us. The place was really pretty which we loved. At the time there wasn't a lot of people so we are waiting, 5 minutes goes by and nobody has come to ask what drinks we want or anything. We are like okay maybe they're busy, there's some people at the bar and they're orders are being taken but nobody has come to us. More time goes by and the few servers that were there never came, they would just walk past us. After about 25 minutes of nobody coming to our table we decided to leave which was really disappointing because we were excited to try the place. On the way out the workers/servers were just at the front table talking as if there weren't people who weren't waiting to have their orders taken. read more

I've visited Reservations twice so far and can't wait to go back again. Everyone was extremely nice and helpful during both visits. The decor and the vibe here is simply unmatched. If you are in the area, please give this establishment a try, you will most definitely enjoy yourself. read more

Love this place! The food and drinks were yummy. Karaoke was a cool addition to the night and the DJ as well. Definitely will be going back!

Fine dining experience!! This place sets a new vibe for Memphis. Definitely worth coming back