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emphis magazine offers this restaurant listing as a service pasta. The Booksellers at Laurelwood, 387 Perkins Extd. 374-0881. B, L, D, WB, X, $-$$ to its readers. The directory is not intended as a recommendation of the estab- BOSCOS —Tennessee’s first craft brewery serves a variety of freshly lishments included, nor does it list every restaurant in town. It does, however, brewed beers as well as wood-fired oven pizzas, pasta, seafood, steaks, include most of the city’s finer restaurants, many specialty restaurants, and a representative and sandwiches. 2120 Madison. 432-2222. L, D, SB (with live jazz), , MRA, $-$$ sampling of other Bluff City eating establishments. No fast-food facilities or cafeterias X BOUNTY ON BROAD—Offering family-style dining, Bounty are listed, nor have we included establishments that rely heavily on take-out business. serves small plates and family-sized platters, with such specialties as grilled pork loin and stuffed quail. Closed Mon. 2519 Broad. 410-8131. Restaurants are included regardless of whether they advertise in Memphis magazine. D (Tues.-Sat.), SB, X, $-$$ The guide is updated regularly, but we recommend that you call ahead to check on hours, BOZO’S HOT PIT BAR-B-Q—Barbecue, burgers, sandwiches, prices, and other details. Suggestions from readers are welcome; please contact us. and subs. 342 Hwy 70, Mason, TN. 901-294-3400. L, D, $-$$ BRAZIL FLAVOR—Offers daily buffet with traditional Brazilian Email dining@memphismagazine.com. dishes. Closed Monday. 8014 Club Center Dr. 746-9855. L, D, $ BRASS DOOR IRISH PUB—Irish and New-American cuisine BARDOG TAVERN—Classic American grill with Italian influence, ABUELO’S MEXICAN FOOD EMBASSY—Mejores de la includes such entrees as fish and chips burgers, sandwiches, salads, and Bardog offers pasta specialties such as Grandma’s NJ Meatballs, as well as casa — beef and stuffed shrimp — is a specialty here, along with daily specials. 152 Madison. 572-1813. L, D, SB, $ salads, sliders, sandwiches, and daily specials. 73 Monroe. 275-8752. tilapia Veracruz, quesadillas, chili rellenos, and chicken BROADWAY PIZZA HOUSE—Serving a variety of B (Mon.-Fri.), L, D, WB, X, $-$$ medallions. 8274 Highway 64 (Bartlett). 672-0769. L, D, X, $-$$ pizzas,including the Broadway Special, as well as sandwiches, salads, BARI RISTORANTE ENOTECA—Authentic Southeastern ABYSSINIA RESTAURANT—Ethiopian/Mediterranean wings, and “soul-food specials.” 2581 Broad. 454-7930; 627 S. Italian cuisine (Puglia) emphasizes lighter entrees. Serves fresh fish menu includes beef, chicken, lamb, fish entrees, and vegetarian Mendenhall. 207-1546. L, D, X, $-$$ and beef dishes and a homemade soup of the day. 2 2 S. Cooper. dishes; also a lunch buffet. 2 600 Poplar. 321-0082. L, D, X, $-$$ BROOKLYN BRIDGE ITALIAN RESTAURANT— 722-2244. D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ ACRE—Features seasonal modern American cuisine in a stylish Specializing in such homemade entrees as spinach lasagna and lobster setting using locally sourced products; also small-plates/bar. Closed BAYOU BAR & GRILL—New Orleans fare at this Overton ravioli; a seafood specialty is horseradish-crusted salmon. Closed Square eatery includes jambalaya, gumbo, catfish Acadian, shrimp for lunch Sat. and all day Sun. 690 S. Perkins. 818-2273. L, D, X, Sun. 1779 Kirby Pkwy. 755-7413. D, X, MRA, $-$$$ dishes, red beans and rice, and muffalettas; also serves some $$-$$$ favorites from the former Le Chardonnay. 2094 Madison. BROTHER JUNIPER’S—Breakfast is the focus here, with specialty AGAVE MARIA—Menu items at this Mexican eatery include omelets, including the open-faced San Diegan omelet; also daily 278-8626. L, D, WB, X, $-$$ duck tacos, shrimp and scallop enchiladas, and salmon sashimi specials, and homemade breads and pastries. Closed Mon. 3519 tostadas; also family-style chef’s seasonal selections. 83 Union. BEAUTY SHOP—Modern American cuisine with international Walker. 324-0144. B, X, MRA, $ flair served in a former beauty shop. Serves 341-2096. L, D, X, $-$$ DINING SYMBOLS steaks salads, pasta, and seafood, THE BRUSHMARK—New American ALCHEMY—Southern fusion, locally grown cuisine features small including pecan-crusted golden sea bass. cuisine with a menu that changes seasonally; and large plates; among the offerings is the pan-seared hanger steak Closed for dinner Sunday. 966 S. Cooper. B — breakfast offers sandwiches, salads, soups, pastas, and with duck-fat-roasted fingerling potatoes; also handcrafted cocktails crepes. Closed Mon. and Tues. Brooks 272-7111. L, D, SB, X, $-$$$ and local craft beers. Closed for dinner Sun. 940 S. Cooper. L — lunch Museum, Overton Park, 1934 Poplar. BEDROCK EATS & SWEETS— 726-4444. D, SB, X, $-$$ D — dinner 544-6225. L, WB, X, $-$$ Memphis’ only Paleo-centric restaurant ALDO’S PIZZA PIES—Serving gourmet pizzas — including Mr. SB — Sunday brunch offering such dishes as pot roast, waffles, BRYANT’S BREAKFAST—Three-egg T Rex — salads, and more. Also 30 beers, bottled or on tap. 100 S. WB — weekend brunch enchiladas, chicken salad, omelets, and omelets, pancakes, and The Sampler Platter Main. 577-7743; 752 S. Cooper. 725-7437. L, D, X, $-$$ more. Closed Sun. 327 S. Main. 409are among the popular entrees here. Closed X — wheelchair accessible AMERIGO—Traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine includes 6433. B, L, D, X, $-$$ Tuesday. 3 965 Summer. 324-7494. B, L, X, pasta, wood-fired pizza, steaks, and cedarwood-roasted fish. 1239 MRA — member, Memphis $ BELLE-A SOUTHERN BISTRO— Ridgeway, Park Place Mall. 761-4000. L, D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$$ Restaurant Association Brisket in a bourbon brown sugar glaze, BUCKLEY’S FINE FILET GRILL— ANDREW MICHAEL ITALIAN KITCHEN—Traditional $ — under $15 per person without and chicken with basmati rice are among Specializes in steaks, seafood, and pasta. Italian cuisine with a menu that changes seasonally with such entrees the specialties; also seafood entrees and drinks or desserts (Lunchbox serves entree salads, burgers, and as Maw Maw’s ravioli. Closed Sun.-Mon. 712 W. Brookhaven Cl. 347such vegetables as blackened green more.) 5355 Poplar. 683-4538; 919 S. $$ — under $25 3569. D, X, $$-$$$ tomatoes. Closed for dinner Sun. and all Yates (Buckley’s Lunchbox), 682-0570. L ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE—Offering several varieties of $$$ — $26-$50 day Mon. 117 Union Ave. 433-9851. L, D, (Yates only, M-F), D, X, MRA, $-$$ eggs benedict, waffles, omelets, pancakes, beignets, and other $$$$ — over $50 WB, X, $-$$$ BUNTYN CORNER CAFE—Serving breakfast fare; also burgers,sandwiches, and salads. . 6063 Park Ave. SHADED — new listing BENIHANA—This Japanese steakhouse favorites from Buntyn Restaurant, including 729-7020. B, L, WB, X, $ serves beef, chicken, and seafood grilled at chicken and dressing, cobbler, and yeast THE ARCADE—Possibly Memphis’ oldest cafe. Specialties include the table; some menu items change monthly; sushi bar also rolls. 5050 Poplar, Suite 107. 424-3286. B, L, X, $ sweet potato pancakes, a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich, featured. 912 Ridge Lake. 767-8980. L, D, X, $$-$$$ THE BUTCHER SHOP—Serves steaks ranging from 8-oz. fillets and breakfast served all day. 540 S. Main. 526-5757. B, L, D BHAN THAI—Authentic Thai cuisine includes curries, pad Thai to a 20-oz. porterhouse; also chicken, pork chops, fresh seafood. 107 (Thurs.-Sat.), X, $ noodles, and vegetarian dishes, as well as seafood, pork, and duck S. Germantown Rd. (Cordova). 757-4244. L (Fri. and Sun.), D, X, ASIAN PALACE—Chinese eatery serves seafood, vegetarian items, entrees. Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. and all day Mon. 1324 Peabody. MRA, $$-$$$ dim sum, and more. 5266 Summer Ave. 766-0831. L, D, X, $-$$ 272-1538. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ CAFE 1912—French/American bistro serving such seafood entrees as A-TAN—Serves Chinese and Japanese hibachi cuisine, complete BLEU—This eclectic restaurant features American food with global grouper and steamed mussels: also crepes, salads, and French onion soup, with sushi bar. A specialty is Four Treasures with garlic sauce. 3445 influences and local ingredients. Among the specialties are a 14-oz. 243 S. Cooper. 722-2700. D, SB, X, MRA, $-$$ Poplar, Suite 17, University Center. 452-4477. L, D, X, $-$$$ bone-in rib-eye and several seafood dishes. 2 21 S. Third, in the CAFE ECLECTIC—Spanish omelets, and chicken and waffles are AUTOMATIC SLIM’S—Longtime downtown favorite specializes Westin Memphis Beale St. Hotel. 334-5950. B, L, D, WB, X, among menu items, along with sandwiches, wraps, and burgers. 603 in contemporary American cuisine emphasizing local ingredients; also $$-$$$ N. McLean. 725-1718; 111 Harbor Town Square. 590-4645; 510 S. extensive martini list. 83 S. Second. 525-7948. L, D, WB, X, MRA, BLUE DAZE BISTRO—Serving American cuisine with Cajun Highland. 410-0765. B, L, D, SB, X, MRA, $ $-$$$ flair; lunch entrees include the Black & Bleu Salad and a crab cake CAFE KEOUGH—European-style cafe serving quiche, paninis, BABALU TACOS & TAPAS—This Overton Square eatery sandwich; dinner entrees range from salmon to Cajun cream penne salads, and more. 12 S. Main. 509-2469. B, L, D, X, $ dishes up Spanish-style tapas with Southern flair; also taco and pasta. Closed for dinner Sun., and all day Mon.-Wed. 221 E. CAFE OLE—Now under new ownership, this 23-year-old eatery enchilada of the day; specials change daily. 2115 Madison. 274Commerce St., Hernando (MS). 662-469-9304. L, D, SB, X, specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine; one specialty is the build-your0100. L, D, SB, X, $-$$ $-$$$ own quesadilla. 9 59 S. Cooper. 343-0103. L, D, WB, X, MRA, $-$$ BAHAMA BREEZE—Baby back ribs, Jamaican chicken wings, BLUE NILE ETHIOPIAN—Kabobs, flavorful chicken and lamb CAFE PALLADIO—Serves gourmet salads, soups, sandwiches, and coconut shrimp are among the entrees at this Caribbean-fusion stew, and injera (flatbread) are traditional items on the menu, along and desserts in a tea room inside the antiques shop. Closed Sun. 2 169 restaurant. 2830 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). 385-8744. with vegetarian options. 1 788 Madison. 474-7214. L, D, X, $-$$ Central. 278-0129. L, X, $ L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ BLUEFIN RESTAURANT & SUSHI LOUNGE—Serves CAFE PIAZZA BY PAT LUCCHESI—Specializes in gourmet BANGKOK ALLEY—Thai fusion cuisine includes noodle and Japanese fusion cuisine featuring seafood, duck, and steaks, with pizzas (including create-your-own), panini sandwiches, and pasta. curry dishes, chef-specialty sushi rolls, coconut soup, and duck and seasonally changing menu; also, a sushi bar and flatbread pizza. Closed Sun. 139 S. Rowlett St. (Collierville). 861-1999. L, D, X, seafood entrees. Closed for lunch Sat. and all day Sun. at Brookhaven Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. 135 S. Main. 528-1010. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ location; call for hours. 121 Union Ave. 522-2010; 2150 W. Poplar $-$$ CAFE PONTOTOC—Serves a variety of internationally inspired at Houston Levee (Collierville). 854-8748; 715 W. Brookhaven BOMBAY HOUSE—Indian fare includes lamb korma and small plates, as well as salads and sandwiches. Closed Mon. 314 S. Cl. 590-2585. L, D, X, MRA, $-$$ chicken tikka; also, a daily luncheon buffet. 1727 N. Germantown Main. 249-7955. L, D, WB, X, $-$$ BAR DKDC— Features an ever-changing menu of international Pkwy. (Cordova). 755-4114. L, D, X, $-$$ CAFE SOCIETY—With Belgian and classic French influences, “street food,” from Thai to Mexican, Israeli to Indian, along with BONEFISH GRILL—Serves wood-grilled fish,as well as steaks, serves Wagyu beef, chicken, and seafood dishes, including baconspecialty cocktails. Closed Sun.-Mon. 964 S. Cooper. 272-0830. D, chicken and pork entrees. 1250 N. Germantown Pkwy. (Cordova). wrapped shrimp, along with daily specials and vegetarian entrees. X, $ 753-2220; 4680 Merchants Park Circle, Carriage Crossing Closed for lunch Sat.-Sun. 212 N. Evergreen. 722-2177. L, D, X, MRA, BAR LOUIE—Serves small plates, flatbreads, sandwiches, burgers, (Collierville). 854-5822. L (Fri.-Sat.), D, SB, X, $-$$$ $$-$$$ salads, and such large plate entrees as blackened fish tacos and BONNE TERRE—This inn’s cafe features American cuisine with a CAPITAL GRILLE—Known for its dry-aged, hand-carved steaks; baked mac-and-cheese. 2125 Madison. 207-1436. L, D, WB, X, Southern flair, and a seasonal menu that changes monthly. Offers among the specialties are bone-in sirloin, and porcini-rubbed $-$$ Angus steaks, duck, pasta, and seafood. Closed Sun.-Wed. 4715 Delmonico; also seafood entrees and seasonal lunch plates. Closed for BAR-B-Q SHOP—Dishes up barbecued ribs, spaghetti, bologna; Church Rd. W. (Nesbit, MS). 662-781-5100. D, X, $-$$$ lunch Sat.-Sun. Crescent Center, 6065 Poplar. 683-9291. L, D, X, also pulled pork shoulder, Texas toast barbecue sandwich, chicken BOOKSELLERS BISTRO —Serves soups, sandwiches, quiche, $$$-$$$$ sandwich, and salads. Closed Sun. 1782 Madison. 272-1277. 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