The only black owned bar on Beale street?! You know I had to go. It's all the way down on Beale, across from the first black baptist church. I sat at the bar even though I wasn't drinking because I was a party of 1. They have a smaller food menu at night but just enough to fill me up after the flight in. I came around 8:30 and it wasn't busy at all. The service was great and the music was great too! I did the catfish bites, Mac and cheese and corn bread. Omg all delicious. Hot, fresh and tasty. The catfish was fried to perfection (a little on the salty side though) and the Mac and cheese was sooo good. read more

Suga Shack - Catfish nuggets, Mac and cheese, cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Amazing! $15 cover. 3 + hours of the most fantastic live music, reasonably priced drinks and delicious fried catfish. Thank you, Thank you. read more

Suga Shack - Angelo Earl, guitar and Larry Springfield, vocals. Fantastic. - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Sugar Shack was a great way to close out our final day in Memphis. The chicken was seasoned so well I could've eaten the skin by itself. It was fried perfectly. The greens and mac and cheese is always a good duo! I could've skipped the Sugar Daddy drink since it was more sweet than strong, but everything else made up for it. The vibe definitely caters to that post-Sunday service crowd with live music and plenty of seating. Prices were super reasonable for the amount of food we got, and everyone at the table left full and happy. Between the location, the service, and the home-cooked menu, Sugar Shack really is a soul food trifecta on Beale Street. read more

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The only Black-owned restaurant on Beale Street definitely did not disappoint for our first visit! The Ladies of Carolina Double Dutch Therapy had an absolute blast as we attended the Annual Double Dutch Therapy Beale Street Takeover Event 4/30/26 - 5/3/26. What started as lunch quickly turned into karaoke -- LOL! The atmosphere was fun, welcoming, and full of good vibes. The food was so amazing that we had to personally meet the cook. Tyrone came out to our table, and let's just say that tip was WELL deserved! As we say in the Carolinas, "he put his foot in that food!" There were 13 of us, and despite our large group, the waitress never skipped a beat -- all while being the only server working during Friday lunch service. Her professionalism, attentiveness, and positive attitude truly stood out. The service, food, and ambiance made this an unforgettable experience, and these Carolinians will definitely be back! I couldn't attach the video of us singing; however, here we are! See you all next year ~DDT-LOC~ read more

Suga Shack - We sang our hearts out in TN. - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Suga Shack was the upmost small but entertaining and professional spot I've been to in a long time in Memphis. The staff is great and has a great attitude towards everything, especially if you're celebrating a birthday The space is small to fit about 100 or so people and the entertainment is always on point and on time (Friday & Saturday only). Food is phenomenal if you're looking for a dish that's freshly fried and hot. The parking lot is also small, but there is additional parking along the main street strip of Beale Street. There is an entry fee of $12 that is not taken up at the door but will be on your closing out ticket. Enjoy! read more

Suga Shack - Catfish Bites - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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My meal was heavenly! I was sitting in church praying to God for the most delicious and fulfilling comfort food I could get on New Year's Eve. The Lord told me to go to Suga Shack! My has never led me astray! We got the catfish and chicken wing plates with greens, yams, spaghetti and fried okra. We were promptly greeted and seated as soon as we walked in the door. Our waitress was very attentive and wasted no time taking our order and getting us everything we needed to enjoy our meals. It's a small but mighty place. I don't know how to explain this but it feels like "suga shack" is appropriate. Especially since it's sits right on Beale Street. Go! Just GO! read more

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This place came recommended by friends and I must say it didn't disappoint! We have been traveling and looking for good southern style food and sadly we hadn't gotten it. When we walked in here, it was LOUD, think of being in a club, music blasting and folks feeling the groove and we were seated quickly. The waitress quickly let us know that they were out of numerous items (didn't know it was close to closing) so we decided to split a meal just to tide us over. We ordered the fried catfish plate with cabbage and yams and lemonade to drink (they have a full bar). The place was vibing and it wasn't long before the food arrived at our table. The waitress brought a second plate without us having to ask and there portion was large enough for us to share. So can I say the food was absolutely delicious! It's like this is what I have been looking for the last two weeks of my travels. The catfish was hit and crispy, the yams were tender and sweet and the cabbage was tender as well. The corn bread was dense and not my favorite but I didn't miss anything without it. If you are visiting it's definitely worth trying out and they also do live music so it's definitely worth dropping in for. read more

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Oh my! I can't wait to come back to this place esp on the live music days. I came for lunch and the small space filled up quickly. I ordered the fried fish, mac, cabbage and yams. I'd recommend all of those items. Food came very hot (which I love) and almost perfectly seasoned. Only thing that didn't have season was the mac. Service was efficient being that it was one lady handling all the guests. The ambiance is great (space is small tho), it gives an underground vibe with the black color and pics on the wall. Great date spot ambiance,with food that's great for any occasion. read more

Suga Shack - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I am somewhat speechless, only because I am quite disgusted! I ordered fried fish, smothered potatoes, and creamed spinach. Well, the fish reeked of à la burnt grease, not to mention they didn't have any tarter sauce. As for the sides, nothing to write home about... Unfortunately, the smothered potatoes were room temperature, yet the gravy was crockpot hot. Just horrid! read more

I visited The Suga Shack with a large group and they accommodated us beautifully. The food was fresh and hot, the drinks were strong, and the live music was so entertaining. This is my 3rd time visiting, and it never misses. Check it out! read more

Stopped into this place on my first visit to Memphis. The catfish was fried to perfection and the cabbage was good. Just beware, they close at 4 pm which I thought was a very unusual time. read more

Suga Shack - Southern Fried Catfish - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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The music is on point. Band showed up amd showed out. Atmosphere is on point. Sad to say the food was bland and the drinks taste link a bad batch of Kool Aid. Need a real bartender and put a lil seasoning in the food. Edit 1 star. These Mutha F'Ers have the audacity to charge a fu?$&g cover charge on my check. Dont waste your money or time in this place. Cover charge should have been communicated up front. Garbage A$$ Establishment. Let me pay this bill and bounce. 1 and done read more

Walk past the tourist traps on Beale Street and carry on to SugaShack. You won't be sorry. It is home cooking like Mom used to do (well, not my Mom but I'm sure someone's!) Crispy, breaded catfish with home made tartar sauce. Creamy potato salad. Perfectly cooked cabbage. Best meal we had in Memphis! read more

This place gets it right every time. Attended here with my family reunion and my civic group. It was perfect atmosphere. The catfish is exceptional. The sides are homemade. And the service is perfect. read more

I was in Memphis for work and having a soul food craving so I looked up a few places and settled on this one. We walked in and hardly nobody was there which made me skeptical. The hostess was extremely welcoming but then told us that half of the menu items were not available....including alcohol. Trying to support a black business, I overlooked the second red flag. We got the food quick. I got the chicken wings and my friend got the fish. I noticed the chicken still had feathers in it and was a little salty but overall everything else was ok, so I thought. . My friend and I split our meals to try both. The next day we were flying back to Chicago and both started to feel sick. Me more than him. I was sweating profusely on my flight, got the chills, a headache and couldn't stop going to the bathroom. It hit me...I think I have food poisoning. Its been 3 days and I'm still feeling the effects read more

Suga Shack - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Food 20/10 Service 15/10 Ambiance 20/10 When I say I have passed here soooo many years not knowing it was even there! Well I know now! I went on a Saturday and I had a blast! Definitely a "grown folks" spot. The live band (100/10) was playing , people were dancing, drinks were flowing I mean what else is there to want! read more

Suga Shack - Fried fish with yams and Mac and cheese It tastes exactly how it looks!! DELICIOUS!! - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Hubby and I made reservations for Valentine's Day because we wanted to support a black business + hear some live music. This place exceeded our expectations!!! Our server was so sweet and attentive. The wings, catfish bites, and fries were cooked and seasoned to perfection. The live music was so entertaining and sounded amazing. We are kicking ourselves for not visiting sooner! We will definitely be back! read more

Not gonna lie - I didn't understand the acclaim behind this local restaurant. First off, it's generally good, and the food came out fast but hot (good things). I really liked that my wings were lightly breaded, yet crispy and had seasoning. Unfortunately, it's seemingly the same seasoning used for the fries, so it's not unique to the dish. My sides of macaroni and green beans were also good, but did not add anything to the wings at all, and only vaguely complemented it. The spicy sauce on my fiancé's chicken sandwich was amazing, and everything else was just ok. For a place where they received high ratings everywhere we looked, our particular dishes were sadly underwhelming. read more

Suga Shack - Fried Wings 3pc - lightly breaded, yet crispy - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

My fav spot on Beale. Larry is an awesome singer here. Feels like a family affair everytime we come. Food is good, too. Great vibes. read more

Suga Shack - Chicken Fried Wings 5pc - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Love this little intimate spot. If you're looking for great life music, decently priced drinks, and food to match the drinks, look no further. My girls night party of three had a great time. We stayed the entire time. The music was absolutely amazing. Both performers were excellent and the band killed it! I didn't get a specially cocktail but my drinks were strong and on point just how I like it. My cousin prefers sweeter drinks and got a speciality cocktail that she loves. The catfish nuggets were really good as well. I got the wings with the sweet and spicy sauce. It was more sweet than spicy so I will do seasoned only next time. They only have ranch so if that's your thing great. As a blue cheese lover I was a little disappointed. There is a $12 cover per person but no need for cash because the cover is added to your ticket. Overall, it was an epic night. read more

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BLACK OWNED FRIDAY today I got the chance to eat at a new restaurant in Memphis called Suga Shack @sugashack_mem! I decided to get the MeatLoaf with sweet potatoes and cabbage & babyyyyyyyy that meat loaf was sooo FYE! I mean so full of flavor. It honestly made me forget about how the sides tasted. They were good too but that meat loaf hit different! This place is full of soul and is in the heart of downtown Memphis! It's a a cute little building on the other side of Beale street. & and it's black owned! Do yourself a favor make sure y'all check this place out. You will not be disappointed! #foodie #birriatacos #fun #travel #traveler #Soulfood #foodgasm #foodporn #memphisfood #foodie #reviews #explore #explorepage #viral #blackfoodblogger #blackfoodie #nolaeats #neworleansfoodie #memphisfoodie #blackfoodies #meat #901eats #memphiseats #tacos #memphisfoodblogger #memphis #atlantafoods #downtownmemphis read more

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So... food wise, I would give this place 5 stars. Overall service would be zero. I waited about 10 mins before I was acknowledged. Another 10 before I was seated (in a place with only 3 tables occupied). Another 10 before I could place my order. I endured this wait because I was anxious to try this food and I was really too tired to leave and find somewhere else (4 Way was already closed). Another short wait and my food was brought out. I ordered catfish which were huge along with yams and cabbage. And it was excellent. The server acknowledged the inconvenience of it all and offered a small price reduction so I was satisfied. I do plan to return and hopefully the service will improve enough to give it additional stars. read more

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I Celebrated my Birthday @ the Suga Shack & it was amazing. The food was great,hot seasoned well. The service was awesome. From the door to the bartenders,Servers & the band was awesome. The Vocalist was the best. I really enjoyed the atmosphere . Really for the Grown folks I loved it & to make my experience complete Leon from the movie five Heartbeats dropped by & I had the opportunity to meet him & take a photo with him. My Birthday experience was the best ever at the Suga Shack on Beale St Memphis Tn. All of took place 8 July 2023.I will return there whenever I'm in Memphis or surrounding areas. Beverly from Birmingham Al read more

Suga Shack - Leon from five Heartbeats & Temptations dropped by the Suga Shack it made my Birthday even more Special to take a photo with him. - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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The food is 10/10 the service was very professional.. I will recommend a d I will visit again...

The vibe here is pretty nice! They have a stage for a band but no one was performing during my visit. I was pretty disappointed with my food. For one the portions are very small which I wasn't too thrilled to see. The fried catfish that I ordered had a pretty good taste, but my sides were not very good. The macaroni seemed to be box Mac and cheese, the cornbread didn't really have a taste at all, and my greens were part cold and Part warm. Overall, I was glad to experience a new spot, but I don't really see this as somewhere that I will try to return to anytime soon read more

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Decided to visit during Memphis black restaurant week. Decided not to order from the limited restaurant week menu. Ordered the catfish, which was delicious. Great choice. The sides were VERY small. The yams were just okay, very syrupy to "stretch". Waited over 30 min for food to arrive. Server was EXTREMELY busy, but was attentive. Not sure if I would return. read more

Suga Shack - Southern Fried Catfish - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I cannot properly review them based on the food. I tested positive for Covid and couldn't taste any of it. I do loveeeee their decor and how elegant it was. I didn't like the $22.00 ticket on a fish plate though. That's pretty steep. The customer service was okay. The waiter was standing at the rear of the restaurant while I was at the front. She literary was talking to me from the back of the restaurant instead of coming up front to take my order. I was put off by that. When I go back I will try another meat. I got greens, yams, and Mac n cheese. Those yams and greens were definitely made from scratch. Parking was very convenient too. Stay tuned for an updated review! read more

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DELICIOUS!!! The staff is extremely friendly and courteous. I regret waiting so long to visit this place but kept confusing it with a similar named business. Go support this small business with amazing southern cooking. read more

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Please try the catfish ,cream spinach,cabbage,and cream corn. Ambiance is on point Service was good Get the strawberry cheesecake read more

I was this place on tiktok so many times, so i had to come try it while on vacay. It was in walking distance from our hotel, right past the end of Beale street. We went not long after they opened, so there was plenty of seating. We both ordered the catfish, and got the Mac and cheese, okra and yams as sides. That catfish was AMAZING!!! Crispy on the outside, super fresh and hot. No fishy taste at all. Great flavor. The yams were fantastic!! Not too sweet, just right. The okra was nice and crunchy. The Mac and cheese was kind of disappointing. It tasted like it was reheated from yesterdays batch (kind of dry). I definitely still ate it though. Not taking any points away from that. I highly recommend this place if you want a nice filling meal. Absolutely worth the money! read more

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This is the place to be for music. This was out first night in Memphis and if we could have circled back for more we would have. The music was great, friendly staff, great drinks and food. We enjoyed the late night menu and would love to go back and try different menu items. The catfish bites were seasoned and cooked to perfection. They came out quick and were nice and hot. They had us singing songs from every decade and we loved every minute of it. There's a parking lot nearby so parking was no issue. I can recommend them enough. We will always make a stop here and send anyone we know going to Memphis. The SugaShack is Black Owned and an absolute great time. read more

Suga Shack - Delicious catfish bites - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Kind & helpful staff. Went on a Sunday & they had gospel music playing. It was kind of hard to hear or I may be too old. Food was exactly what we wanted! We had the fried pork chops & a veggie plate with smothered potato's, dressing n gravy, fried okra & Mac n Cheese. The Mac n cheese!!! YALL!!! Sooo good!! The fried pork chop was so tender & juicy!! All the veggies tasted like they were straight out of my grandma's kitchen!! Will for sure go back! read more

I just ordered catfish to go and ate it in 5 minutes. This place legitimately has the best catfish and fried green tomatoes I have ever eaten. Not only were both cooked perfectly, but the breading was absolutely perfect. I cook a fair amount in my free time and nailing a good breading on fish or chicken isn't easy. Legit perfect. The only critiques: the mac 'n cheese, though delicious, could use a bit more seasoning, and the cornbread could use a bit more spice, like jalapeño, but those are easy fixes. Also, Miss Ashley took my to-go order and was super kind. The music is obviously on hold because of covid, but the space is really well designed. I will definitely be back. read more

Suga Shack - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

@eatinwiththejones on Facebook Our Ratings (on a scale of 1-5 's): Flavor Atmosphere Service At Suga Shack, musical roots are also emphasized in the restaurant's decor. There are portraits of some of the great entertainers such as Al Green, Isaac Hayes, and the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. The atmosphere is very relaxing and intimate; the restaurant is well kept and clean. Suga Shack serves a selection of southern comfort food: fried chicken, pork chops, wings, catfish, greens, macaroni & cheese, cabbage, and yams. There's also an impressive array of house cocktails, wines, and beers. We had a delicious cocktail titled the "Suga Mama" which was a mix of Melon, Red Berry Ciroc, Pineapple Juice, & a splash of Sprite. The staff was friendly and courteous. On our most recent visit, we were actually served by the owner! We opted to get our entrees to go & enjoy each other's company over a refreshing beverage. Mr. Jones enjoyed the fried catfish (2 pcs) with cabbage and dressing; the fish was flaky and the breading was seasoned wel read more

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The staf was excellent. The food was fresh and delicious. They have bands at night I wish I could come back tonight . read more

Suga Shack - Catfish dinner . They had to many side dishes to chose from . The staf was very friendly - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Best Soul Food in town. Cooked with Love.. The catfish is a must have. Along with the cabbage!!! Lunch time/Dinner is doesn't matter! read more

I ordered food Togo today and this is ridiculous. My chicken is raw. My food was not seasoned and for the price I expected more. read more

Suga Shack - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I stopped in driving back to Texas from Clarksville, TN and omg! I got the hot fried chicken with cabbage, corn and smothered potatoes. I NEVER finish my meals but this time I did and I was so proud of myself lol. The chicken was juicy and it stayed crispy after being covered in the sauce which was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. I am already planning on making a special roadtrip just to go eat again! read more

Loved the hot chicken and fried catfish. We walked in 100+ degrees sun for 15min to get to this place. Totally worth it! Best of both we've ever had! read more

Suga Shack - two plates of food on a table - Soul Food Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The owner is rude. I took my children downtown for the Christmas Tree Lighting. After the event we couldn't find a restaurant that allowed us to use the bathroom due to my children being underage or there not being public bathrooms. So we walked to the SugaShack which is right by where I parked. I'm visibly pregnant- 7 1/2 months pregnant to be exact. I have a baby pressing on my bladder. Fortunately a server there said it was okay that we use the restroom. My children and I walk towards the restroom in the back. I knock on the door to make sure no one was in there and I wait a couple minutes. Then I hear a man who apparently was the "boss" Carlos, cussing at her for allowing us to use the restroom. He tells her we passed 1000 other places and "not to be letting hoes in the restaurant." She defends her decision telling him I was pregnant. He says he doesn't care and "if we (my kids and I) mess up the restroom, she will have to clean the shit up." We literally just had to pee. I have never in my life received such piss poor customer service. This was absolutely uncalled for and very unprofessional. Not to mention, disrespectful for him to address me and my children in this manner. I will NEVER patronize this restaurant. If y'all have a corporate office, please know I'm writing a letter. read more