We recently became empty nesters and have decided to try one new restaurant each weekend. This…read moreweekend we ended up at Bog & Barley and it did NOT disappoint. The restaurant has a really neat vibe and is decorated better than most of the restaurants in the memphis area. We came at 5:00 on a Saturday night and we were seated immediately without reservations, but when we left, they did have a small wait to get a table. We started with the pimento cheese toastie which was garlic bread with melty pimento cheese on top. We both really enjoyed it. I decided on the filet with peppercorn sauce. I asked for it it to be butterflied. My steak was cooked to perfection with the perfect amount of pink and it sliced like butter. I got the peppercorn sauce on the side and used it for a dipping sauce. I really liked the sauce, but it is really peppery. While I loved it, some might find it a little spicy. My husband had the bourbon glazed porterhouse pork chop. His was cooked perfectly fly as well and was super tender. He really enjoyed it, but mentioned that the sauce did have something in it that gave it a little spice. We shared an order of rosemary duck fat fries as the entrees come à la cart with no sides. The fries re heavy on rosemary which my husband didn't care for. I enjoyed them, but they were definitely not my favorite. Neither of us cared for the mayo sauce that they came with and preferred to eat them with ketchup. Overall it was a great experience and we will definitely be back!

The service was fantastic. Some appears to be rush or don't want to be bothered. But overall, they…read moreare very good. Fanatic decore, and ambiance. It is a good place to go to socialize. Unfortunately, the food has been consistently underwhelming during my recent visits. I first ordered the lamb chops. They were not what I would consider traditional lamb chops and were surprisingly chewy and difficult to enjoy. I returned and decided to try the Irish Curry Chicken. It was, without exaggeration, one of the worst dishes I've had there. The menu described it as chicken thigh, but it was clearly chicken breast. The dish lacked basic seasoning and flavor. There was very little salt, umami, or curry flavor. The rice was wet, overcooked, and mushy. Overall, the entire meal tasted like something taken from a grocery store freezer section and reheated. At this point, I would recommend sticking to the fries and the burgers, which remain the strongest items on the menu.

Vibes- very cool, artsy location with dim lighting and an eclectic crowd…read moreDrinks- pretty & strong, but probably 8/10 on flavor Pasta- 10/10 probably hands down the best pasta I've had in a long while. Rich, well seasoned, and fresh Service was also awesome and there's a secret dessert menu our group really enjoyed!

It pains me to have to leave this review. I came here once before several months ago and was very…read moreimpressed. I had a fantastic espresso martini and the best brussel sprouts I've ever tasted! So I was excited to come try something else. On the plus side, the bathroom was so nicely decorated. It was also very clean. I sat at the end of the bar, beside the little section of books. The bartender was nice. I ordered the Ember&Passion cocktail. Although it was pretty good, it was quite mild. Unexpected with the ingredients in it. I was surprised that the level of expected heat was not very detectable. I give it 7/10. When I came here before in the winter, the temperature was perfect and I don't remember being too bothered that they don't have cocktail napkins. But yesterday it was quite warm in the restaurant and not having these napkins wasn't good. Nobody in the restaurant had any type of napkin under any drink! I noticed that just like mine, every glass of water from every patron had a puddle of condensation under the glass. Each time I picked up my glass of water, it would drip onto my food and clothes. My two menus got so wet. I suppose they made this decision to save themselves a lot of money. As for the food: My parmesan truffle fries were excellent!! Hot, crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked in the middle. Best I've had in a long time. The Alabama white sauce on the side was just your typical sauce. It tasted just like every other Alabama white sauce that I've had so was not disappointing. But I actually ended up not using it because it was too thin and it didn't add anything to the fries. The fries were excellent enough on their own. I ordered my burger "pink" but there wasn't any pink to it, but I wasn't that bothered about it. Burger and the toppings were tasty, except for the fried green tomato. Looking closely at the picture, you can see that it was SO SMALL compared to the size of the burger. When a restaurant does that, don't they realize that it makes for a glaring disappointment?! It apparently came from near the end of the tomato, and not the middle. If you are going to offer a fried green tomato on a burger, then I feel as if you should only use the larger slices of the tomato, and save the smaller ends for maybe putting in salads. I've always been obsessed with fried green tomatoes. After having my first two bites of burger and still not reaching the tomato, I took it off to eat by itself. Sadly, it tasted terrible! I was surprised. Obviously, they didn't season the tomato or the batter. (Salt and pepper go a long way.) The burger toppings apparently made the tomato batter not only soggy, but also this strange thick texture. Like mushy and chewy at the same time. 1/10 Worst problem: FLIES!!! So many flies! When I just had my drink but no food yet, I noticed them but was not bombarded by them at that point. It wasn't until my food came. All of a sudden I was literally surrounded by them. They were everywhere! No exaggeration. I actually had to use only one hand to eat and the other hand to constantly move back and forth over my food. I eventually gave up and set the plate of some of my fries about 4 inches in front of my burger in order to hopefully draw the flies to the fries so that I could eat my burger. Unfortunately, after only four bites of my burger, when I set it down to take a drink of water, a fly landed on it within one second. Obviously, that was my last bite, and even when I was moving the plate closer to the end of the counter, two more flies landed on it. The glass of straws was inches from me. That, and the book closest to me seemed to be where they gathered to wait for their opportunity to dive bomb me. So many of them! It turned my stomach when I realized that I had been drinking from a straw with my water and I'm sure there had been flies on it before I got there. Every person that gets a straw in their drink at this restaurant has had a fly sitting on top of it. When the bartender told me about the desserts, it turned my stomach to think of just how many flies were in the kitchen. Had I known the fly situation was that bad when I first got my drink, I would have never stayed there, and I certainly would have never ordered food. I do think it is a real shame because the winter months are a totally different experience in that restaurant. But because of how horrible it was this time, I just can't ever come back.

The overall experience was delightful. The service was the definition of southern hospitality - the…read moreentire staff was welcoming and personable. The building has a classic charm with a hint of elegance that elevates the dining experience. Okay, let's get into the food- the southern strawberry cake was absolutely delicious. Each bite took my palate on a joyride of goodness. The mashed potatoes were velvety and delicious- smit was the best mashed potato I've ever eaten. The redfish and crab was the perfect combination. The fish was fresh with just the right amount of flakiness. The cheese grits were very tasty too. Definitely a southern experience worth having.

We had a great date night at Southern Social. The food was absolutely delicious and Kevin gave us…read moregreat service. My favorite were the pork belly and the tater tots.

This place, and their staff are absolutely amazing. I made a reservation tonight for my networking…read moregroup and no one showed up (so embarassing). The manager gave me a cheesecake to go on the house because she felt bad for me lol. Y'all I'm tearing up just thinking about it. So insanely sweet. Whatever you're paying her... double it! Cheesecake was 1000000/10!! I can't wait to come back for a date night

Limelight transported me to a calming and cool oasis in the midst of the blistering summer of…read moreMemphis. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner in its sun room with a neutral natural palette that I once indulged myself at the Rose Tavern in Canandaigua in Upstate New York. That nostalgic feeling of being in a beautiful tavern is pure delight. Absolutely beautiful restaurant, truly deserves limelight recognition in Germantown. Our darling Annalise server was extremely friendly. We loved the presentation of our dinner, but the octopus was a bit soft for our taste. I've had plenty of octopus in other cities and understand the dish is typically more expensive, but a small single mediocre tentacle is quite pricey for $28. I personally prefer a crispy and firmer chew for octopus. The scallops and shishito peppers were a delightful pairing. Valet parking shouldn't be forced upon the customer though? I felt bad that I don't carry cash to tip the valet, and valet is mandatory unless you want to park on the side streets and walk over. Do carry any cash! I wish that a portion of the parking lot was open for self parking though as those boys don't need to help out every guest who don't need valet and subjecting them to wait around for the boys to grab cars that we're perfectly capable of doing ourselves.

I order the same meal every time at Ronnie's because it's just that good. The Tuscan butter for…read moreappetizers is a must, but four pieces of bread is not enough so I always ask for more. The Elfo special which consists of shrimp and pasta is always my go to meal. Seasoned well and the pasta is cooked perfectly. The service was excellent, I did have a fruity mocktail as well.

A group of 5 of us had dinner reservations on a Saturday evening at 6pm. We arrived 5-10 mins early…read moreand were seated immediately. Our waitress was eclectic and friendly, describing her favorite menu items with phrases like, "XYZ will make you dance." We all enjoyed our meals and tons of fresh bread from the continuously filled basket under the dim and warm lighting. I had the pollo ala gussi and the chicken was juicy and flavorful, the risotto was cooked perfectly and had a delicious parmesan mixed in. I took home leftovers and they were still fantastic reheated two days later.

Brunch on Sunday at SERV is a good time. Not only is there a dj but you can feel everyone is there…read moreto have a good time. They have variety of menu items which are all delicious, making it hard to choose. This time I chose the catfish and grits with a side of turnip greens. So good and its a pretty good serving size. The mimosa flight includes orange, pineapple and cranberry. Our server was working to cover her area but made sure she gave each table adequate attention. We had a really good time here for our bookclub meetup and the other ladies now are open to returning to visit again as they reqlly enjoyed it.

10/10/10 The food…read morewas absolutely amazing, fresh, seasoned and awesome especially for brunch and I'm a brunch connoisseur so I was really pleased. The employees here went above and beyond for my friend and I as we were visiting on a girls trip. The building is actually much bigger than it looks outside and it is well decorated, clean and spacious.

Lots of vegetarian choices. Food is fresh and really…read moreflavorful. Northern Indian cuisine. Even the rice was fragrant and delicious. The pari puri was different creative and a treat. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu

Food: Visited here because we liked how the menu included allergy information. However, ordering a…read morenut free dish and informing the waitress of an allergy at the table does not limit cross contamination in the kitchen. I ended up sick after ordering the Jalandari. I wish I had done more research beforehand because there is another review complaining of the same danger. Service: Server was kind. The food took about 35-40 min on a Tuesday afternoon.

The food was actually good! Finding good Italian food in Memphis is not easy. We got the eggplant…read moreParmesan and the shrimp penne as well as some salads. We had just tasted some of the food at Lebon appetit so were looking forward to trying the restaurant but are always cautiously optimistic. They did not disappoint. Our waitress was attentive and nice. The ambience was ok. Kind of busy and loud. We will certainly come back when we have the Italian food craving.

Here's the thing. If you're looking for a cute fancy date night place- you're going to be…read moredisappointed. My partner and I came after having looked through the menu and getting a reservation that this would be that kind of place. It's really not. It's high end pricing for low to mid end food. Everything was fine!! Passable, even. But for these prices? Uh. No. Service was fantastic!! Absolutely no part of this review is a slight against them they did fantastic.

This Yelp Elite outing was such a good time from start to finish. The fried broccoli was…read moreFIRE--crispy, flavorful, and easily one of my favorite bites of the night. The drinks? FIRE. The atmosphere? FIRE. The vibe? Definitely FIRE! What really made the evening special was the experience. We got to create our own flower bouquets, which was such a fun and unique touch. Great food, beautiful drinks, good energy, and something interactive to enjoy with the other Yelp Elites--it was the perfect combination. Magnolia & May has a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to sit back, sip your drink, eat good food, and enjoy yourself. I had an amazing time and would absolutely return. And yes...I'm still thinking about that fried broccoli!

Great place to go. Everything is really fresh. Bar tender Drew is nice & thoughtful and came to…read moretell us all about the place. His mocktails were delicious. I tried two different mocktails and loved both, and he even customized them for me without the soda. They were really good! I loved the little bites we got to try as well. My husband and I came here once before for a date, and I remember my experience being excellent the first time also! Highly recommend this place for fresh and delicious food, and they change up their menu because they get things seasonally, so you can always try something new!

Had a wonderful time eating dinner at this cool place. Went out with friends to hang out and wanted…read moreto have some great food. The service was excellent! Alex, our server, was awesome. He was so nice and cordial. He checked on us from time to time. We started off with the honey whipped feta dip. It was very good. We also ordered the poke nachos. It was delicious! The chips were so crunchy and warm. For dinner I ordered the pistachio encrusted salmon on a Greek salad. My friends both ordered the short ribs. All of our food was very tasty! No complaints on any of our entrees. For dessert we ordered the peanut butter bread pudding. It tasted amazing! It was very moist and flavorful. We had such a wonderful time and know we will be back to try other exquisite dishes.

Had a group of 8 on a Saturday night. Alex was our server and did an amazing job. The food and…read moredrinks were excellent. We all left full and happy. Will definitely be back.