As an international traveling food critic and unbeknownst to the staff, the following is what I…read moreexperienced: + Very comfortable atmosphere. + Quality of food was exceptional high with nothing but the finest of products. + Great breakfast meals served at anytime they are open. + Superb service. + Classic car show each Tuesday night during good weather. + The owner, Frankie is outstanding! His situational awareness, and attention to detail are spot on. If you are in the area and don't take the time to dine here, you missed out on a fine experience.

Excellent food. The taste of the food was authentic, like an abuela was in the kitchen. Chips were…read morefresh and warm salsa tasted as if it were made that morning....salsa with chips excellent....I had Chillaquilles with salsa verde.....spot on flavor.... presentation unique..... alcohol available. I am already planning my return trip.

I've reviewed this place before but that was on the Fair Oaks Golf Course profile. All I'm going…read moreto say this time is that if you haven't been here, you're missing out! It's truly Oakland's best kept secret. Great place to grab breakfast, great for lunch...they even have an incredible brunch on Sunday... and the perfect place to go for dinner! You go somewhere enough times, they're going to eventually drop the ball... that has NOT happened here yet and we keep coming back for more! So thankful they're not too far from home!

Shhhhhhh....it's a secret. I yelped lunch in Oakland and this spot popped up. So, why not…read more Followed the map and found a building on a hill surrounded by a full parking lot. Went inside and was directed outside. Followed the sidewalk to a walk up window and was greeted by a smiling young lady. We got 1 tuna salad and 1 chicken salad sandwich. Oh my!!! They both were fabulous, but that chicken salad was fabulous. We now create excuses to travel to Oakland around lunchtime. Now this discovery was made during COVID, so plan on eating on the run, or bring your clubs and hit the links while savoring the sandwiches. It's worth the drive.

I stopped here last night to watch some college basketball before heading back to the hotel. It was…read morewalking distance from several of the hotels. I sat at the bar and was immediately waited on and brought a complimentary order of Chips and Salsa, which I did not try because I was too full from my dinner. The bartender was friendly and she was nice enough to change one of the TV's for me so I could watch the UK basketball game. I had a large Pacifico draft and it was ice cold. They had a full bar with a very large selection of tequilas. The front section of the restaurant is more of the bar area and some seating. The rear section passed the restrooms is a very nice large room with plenty of seating. The place is much bigger than it looks from the outside. I met the manager and he was very nice.

On a somewhat dreary day. The temperature went from 70° to 46° in a blink of an eye! Decided to go…read moresit in and have Mexican. I have been wanting some horchata for at least two months now and I was bound and determined to get some. I had a delicious chicken taco salad, and a glass of water and wine. The service was great and it looked like they had renovated. The place was bright and inviting. I'd go back if I'm in Memphis.

My family surprised me with a nice dinner at the Overland for Mother's Day. The restaurant itself…read moreis fine- small place, small meat-centered menu, with decent service. We found ourselves waiting about twenty minutes for our server to bring a check. The food was solid, and we all enjoyed the mashed potatoes which were well salted and had a different flavor, maybe lemon? The pimiento wontons were a hit. My beef with this steak restaurant is that there was no host outside the 5th floor elevator at the host stand, so everyone had to meander in to find help to be seated. Also walking through the hotel lobby, the smell is strong- cigarette smoke and cheap cleaner. It bothered me a great deal, but I'm not reviewing the hotel. The guests appeared to be a mix of local cougars at the bar, reservations from within the area, and hotel guests who weren't all necessarily dressed for the occasion. Overall, it was a pretty nice place.

Love everything about this place! The restaurant inside looks great. We got a table outside on the…read morescreened in terrace. It was awesome. Our waiter was the best. And our food, it was so yummy. We ordered the following: PIMENTO CHEESE WONTONS CLASSIC CAESAR ELK CHOP PRIME FILET You can't go wrong with any of them. We were completely satisfied. Thank you!! We will be back

Had a chance to have a cocktail at the bar before the members in our party arrived for our…read morereservation time. Great, friendly service and very quick. I had a perfect dirty martini and my husband had an excellent old fashioned ( chose not to do the smoked version. ) We were seated at the time of our reservation with courteous and prompt attention from our waiter. He informed us of all the specials and gave us the right amount of time to relax before ordering. The food was excellent and beautifully presented. I like the atmosphere, not too large of a dining area, I like the separate room of tables, with a fireplace, along with the area of booths for a more intimate setting. The bar itself is large and has seating on the outskirts of it as well.

I've been here a handful of times. Most of them have been quite lovely. Out of the times I have…read moredined here, almost all have been with people from work. I do believe C and I have only been here once as a couple. It did not go well at all, so we have not been back together, as she is holding a bit of a grudge. It's a long story but it all ties back to service. That night we had the worst table in the building and service was spotty at best. Food was still pretty good, just whole ass annoyed by the entirety of the rest of the experience. I am lucky enough to be able to be taken to/host dinner with clients and manufacturers a good bit. They like places like this so I get by ever so often. Gotta love expensed meals!!! Tehehe I like the open kitchen concept they have and the bar is really cool. The metal shelves at the bar that store the booze are bad ass. It's warm and cozy and has a great vibe overall. The last time we sat on the enclosed patio. I had not sat out there before. I think the larger tables all go out there. We had seven and there was another group of about twenty in the same room with us. Food ranges from fairly good to fucking great. I've never had anything bad here, but a few sighs have been had, mostly by misunderstood expectations of what I was getting I would say. So, quite possibly I am the problem. As with most of my problems, actually... The oysters Rockefeller are very different from the norm. Fried oysters on a side of spinach. That's what it seems like. I ate it up, don't get me wrong. I did just switch to only fried oysters after the first one. No need wasting stomach space on spinach. Charbroiled oysters is always a good move and the preparation remains traditional on that one. I do find the oysters to be quite massive and hard to chew the whole thing at once. Cutting them just seems silly though. Steaks are prepared very well and to your liking each time. I have never had a bad one. Good flavor too. I am going to spring on the Hawaiian Ribeye the next time I go on my dime. It's a classic that I remember from Steak and Ale as well as Houston's. Both now gone from Memphis. I like the she crab soup an awful lot, and just about every entree I have had here is killer. You really cannot go wrong with the food. Just order something you normally like and boom. I will also say this. The short ribs I had last time were some of the best I have ever had. Bravo on that! Additionally, I had two giant pieces for like $40! I could only eat one of them after all of the appetizers. Oh.... Yea. They have a hot lobster roll that is good! You don't see that in Memphis very often!! Get you some. Wait.... Lamb Lollipops. They have evolved some of the years but they have really good lamb chops. They used to be the exact same dish as their sister concepts of Itta Bena, BB Kings, and Lafayette's. I am not sure if the whole family still has the old version or not. Here it has changed a good bit. As I write this, I crave it.... Ugh. Damn your foods and your seductive prowess food skills! Lastly, Tommy Peters did great things for this city's food scene. I am sad that he is gone but I know he was proud of this one! Ok. That's enough, Adam.... No one reads this crap anyway. '26 - 48

Old Whitten Tavern was very good. The food, service, and atmosphere all exceeded my expectations…read more The chicken tenders were nice and juicy, and the fries were phenomenal. The owners (or maybe managers) were hands on and helping the staff. You can tell the employees enjoy working here. Service was very good and fast, even with multiple large parties in the dining room. I would highly recommend! Glad I stopped here.

Definitely worth checking out…read more This place really feels like a true tavern - modest, comfortable, and not trying too hard. It skips the hype, which honestly makes it a great spot for a casual Saturday breakfast. The food was solid across the board. Nothing flashy, just consistent and done right. You can tell they care about quality and the people they serve. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, especially with our wild toddler... greatly appreciated! Definitely recommend the OWT Breakfast or the 2-Fer Breakfast- they'll fill you up at a great price. We'll be back.

I really enjoyed my time at Local Lime! I have gone here a couple of times now and really liked it…read more One of my favorite things to get is the salsa flight. You get three salsas off the menu to try. We got the zucchini salsa, Caribbean mango salsa, and house tomato salsa. The price is really good for it too! We also loved the chips here! They were very fresh. The portions are large. ‍ This restaurant is pricey, but I feel like it is worth if for what you get. The environment is a lot of fun too. Our server was very kind and attentive to our needs. I would come back again!

Our first time here. We came in a little after 11am. I went the restroom. How at 11AM was the RR…read morefilthy? My feet were sticking to the floor, the toilets were disgusting, there was dust so thick on the partitions it was as if they had never been wiped down. The whole place had a grimy feel/smell to me. The food? No. My hubs got cheese enchiladas, the server suggested he add protein ok-chicken-these had to be the worse enchiladas we have ever tasted. The chicken had a funny taste. I got the Fresco bowl I think its called, no protein. Bland, the little bit of guacamole they had ion there? No taste. The flight of salsa was so so. Hubs wanted to try a margarita. That was the best thing about the whole experience. $70 later for two people the only thing we have to show for it was my hubs waking up from sleep later on sick-three times. He ate nothing else after our lunch besides fruit so you do the math. So yes, our first time will be our last. My daughter has been here with friends and said the only thing she enjoyed was her drink so this may just be a good place for drinks.

Food was outstanding! Highly recommend. Had the brisket and…read moreTurkey. Friendly staff, when I am back in town will go back.

The food, service and vibes here were all deserving of the hype. We really enjoyed the brisket and…read morethe nachos were a wonderful starter. The place goes all out for holiday decorations. This would be a great place for a small office holiday party or get together with friends. Seriously looking forward to coming back here and eating my way through the menu.

While visiting Memphis for the St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, I was looking for a local spot to…read moregrab a few extra carbs for the race. The front desk at the hotel recommended this spot, and I couldn't be happier with their recommendation. Cocozza sits on the far end of a strip mall, but has adequate parking in the front, and additional in the rear of the property. Visiting on a Friday evening, there was a small wait and all seats were full. However, I was able to find a vacant bar seat. Steven made a great gin martini, and fave me the rundown on the menu. I decided to start with a Caesar salad, followed by Bucatini Alla Enzo for the entree. Until today, I hadn't had the pleasure of trying bucatini, but this unique pasta might just be my new favorite. It was just the right portion of pasta with a wonderful garlic sauce accompanied by fresh mushrooms and peas. I grabbed a piece of lemon cheesecake to-go, and gave my seat to a waiting patron. As I visit Memphis often, I am really looking forward to visiting Cocozza again to try other items on the menu. Great service! Great spot! Great food.

Noisy Music loud Open…read morekitchen can be distracting Outdoor seating for summer but have heaters Full bar Large portions on some items Salads al la carte Waitress was attentive Recommend reservations on weekends ONLY Cards No Cash This can be a problem if old fashion and only use cash

Dined here for the first time today for lunch and it was excellent! Just a heads-up that the lunch…read moreand dinner menus do vary. What we ordered: Sweet tea: Being in the South, I always judge a place by its sweet tea. This is the molasses-style sweet tea--very sweet--so I'd recommend cutting it with unsweetened tea. Breakfast egg rolls: Delicious overall. The filling could've used a little more salt or seasoning, but the gravy was absolute perfection. Chicken & waffles: Fluffy waffles that leaned slightly sweet, but paired really well with the flavorful, well-fried chicken and maple syrup. I recommend asking for the syrup on the side. The portion is large enough to share. Buffalo chicken sliders: The clear winner of the day! The buffalo sauce was perfect, the buns were soft and fluffy, the chicken was crispy, and the shoestring fries were cooked just right. Caesar salad: Decent, but the real star was the blackened shrimp. The seasoning was excellent, and I'd definitely try something blackened again! Overall: Very good food, friendly and fast service, and a cute environment. I'd absolutely come back for dinner and would recommend it to anyone.

We frequent TKT about once a month or so because the food, the service, and the atmosphere are…read morealways excellent. This time, I tried a new menu item--they add and take away items fairly often so you can try new things. The turkey melt had smoked turkey and came on Texas toast. The sandwich was really good, as one would expect with thick cut bacon and smoked turkey. I was very pleased with this new item and will certainly get it again, unless they add something else new that catches my eye.