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Memphis - For Them That Like City Life
Arcade Restaurant is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

1. Arcade Restaurant

8.0
540 S Main St (GE Patterson), Memphis, TN
Breakfast Spot · South Main Historic District · 104 tips and reviews

Memphis TravelMemphis Travel: Open for breakfast and lunch daily. For a bit of history, enjoy your meal at the booth Elvis frequented when he ate at the Arcade. It's the last booth on the left.

Gus’s World Famous Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

2. Gus’s World Famous Hot & Spicy Fried Chicken

9.2
310 S Front St, Memphis, TN
Fried Chicken Joint · Downtown Memphis · 185 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Sodas are huge and you get to keep the souvenir cup!

Kooky Canuck is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

3. Kooky Canuck

7.9
87 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN
Burger Joint · Downtown Memphis · 110 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: On Man v Food, Adam faces off with the mighty Kookamonga (formally known as the Sasquatch), a 7 1/2-lb. burger. If Adam conquers the beast in 60 minutes or less, he gets his name on the wall of fame.

Huey's Restaurant is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

4. Huey's Restaurant

8.2
77 S 2nd St (at Union Ave.), Memphis, TN
Burger Joint · Downtown Memphis · 69 tips and reviews

Melissa D.Melissa Dignon: Best burger I've ever had. So juicy and full of flavor

Four Way Grill is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

5. Four Way Grill

8.4
998 Mississippi Blvd, Memphis, TN
Southern Food Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
Mud Island River Park is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

6. Mud Island River Park

8.1
125 N Front St, Memphis, TN
Park · Downtown Memphis · 27 tips and reviews

Mud Island River ParkMud Island River Park: Take a ride on the monorail or enjoy the view from the walkbridge. Read more.

Mississippi River is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

7. Mississippi River

Memphis, TN
River · 30 tips and reviews

SacramentoMarkoSacramentoMarko: Local Folklore has legends of zombies emerging from the river on full moons for centuries. If your lucky enough to spot one remember you have a responsibility to kill it. Make sure it is a zombie 1st!

Stax Museum of American Soul Music is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

8. Stax Museum of American Soul Music

8.9
926 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN
Museum · 57 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Once a recording studio for many of the great soul artists, this soul music museum is filled with the history and culture of soul music.

Earnestine and Hazel's is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

9. Earnestine and Hazel's

8.9
531 S Main St (GE Patterson), Memphis, TN
Dive Bar · South Main Historic District · 61 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Creep upstairs and snoop through the old brothel, then head back downstairs to get a Soul Burger and a beer. Read more.

National Civil Rights Museum is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

10. National Civil Rights Museum

9.3
450 Mulberry St (at E Butler Av), Memphis, TN
Museum · Downtown Memphis · 89 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This museum was built around the former Lorraine Motel where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated on April 4th 1968. Construction of the museum began in 1987 and opened in 1991.

South of Beale is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

11. South of Beale

8.3
361 S Main St (at Talbot Ave), Memphis, TN
Pub · South Main Historic District · 88 tips and reviews

The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal: Their burgers are amazing. Make sure to take advantage of the free popcorn.

Cozy Corner is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

12. Cozy Corner

8.8
745 N Parkway, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · North Memphis · 64 tips and reviews

Shawn D.Shawn Danko: On of Memphis' premier BBQ joints with Mrs Robinson and her family running the restaurant on a daily basis it's always comforting to get a hug when you come in the door. The cornish hen is amazing an

The Bar-B-Q Shop is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

13. The Bar-B-Q Shop

7.9
1782 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Idlewild-East End Historic · 91 tips and reviews

The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal: A traditional BBQ sandwich is the way to go. Make sure to ask for pulled pork.

Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

14. Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous

8.1
52 S 2nd St (at Union Ave), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Downtown Memphis · 245 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: On Man v Food, Adam Richman came here to pig out on their famous ribs, lamb riblets, pulled pork and chicken sandwiches.

Corky's Ribs & BBQ is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

15. Corky's Ribs & BBQ

8.6
5259 Poplar Ave (inside the 240 loop, near White Station), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 85 tips and reviews

Ron M.Ron Morrissette: Ask for your ribs to be "half & half" to experience both the wet bbq as well as the dry rub.

Pig On Beale is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

16. Pig On Beale

5.6
167 Beale St, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Downtown Memphis · 57 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Beers in plastic cups and a nice selection of pork products on the menu.

Payne's Bar-B-Q is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

17. Payne's Bar-B-Q

8.3
1762 Lamar Ave (at McLean Blvd), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 32 tips and reviews
Leonard's BBQ is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

18. Leonard's BBQ

6.0
5465 Fox Plaza Dr (btw S Mendenhall Rd and Mt Moriah Rd), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Southeast Memphis · 23 tips and reviews

Brett M.Brett McCoy: The buffet menu changes on a daily basis. Check it out first if you are looking for something in particular. Read more.

Jim Neely's Interstate Bar-B-Que is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

19. Jim Neely's Interstate Bar-B-Que

7.6
2265 S 3rd St (off I-55), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 46 tips and reviews

Evan[Bu]Evan[Bu]: The best BBQ in Memphis is right off of Interstate 55. From the BBQ Nachos to the BBQ Spaghetti to the BBQ Pulled Pork, this place has it all! Large portions at affordable prices!

Tom's Bar-B-Q is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

20. Tom's Bar-B-Q

7.8
4087 Getwell Road (E. Raines Rd.), Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 35 tips and reviews

MaureenMaureen: Thanks food network and Triple D!! Glad we stopped in here. Great food and service!!!

Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

21. Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant

8.2
4381 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · 55 tips and reviews

Christine S.Christine S.: Fantastic pulled pork and ribs loved by locals and tourists alike! Call from your hotel and they'll come pick you up in their Pink Cadillac !

Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

22. Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium

335 S Hollywood St, Memphis, TN
College Stadium · 83 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Most famous alums of the Memphis Tigers football program: Isaac Bruce, DeAngelo Williams, and Patriots Kicker Stephen Gostkowski.

World Famous Beale Street is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

23. World Famous Beale Street

8.2
Beale St (Between Main & 4th), Memphis, TN
Historic and Protected Site · Downtown Memphis · 115 tips and reviews

TheUrbanDailyTheUrbanDaily: WC Handy had been performing on Beale Street when he penned "Memphis Blues." It was the first published (in 1912) Blues song of the soon to be popular genre.

24. FedExForum

9.2
191 Beale St (at S Third St), Memphis, TN
Basketball Stadium · Midtown · 59 tips and reviews

ESPNESPN: April 29, 2011 – Round 1, Game 6. Z-Bo drops 31, and the #8 seed Grizzlies drop the #1 Spurs, 99-91, to close out the series and shock the world. Read more.

B.B. King's Blues Club is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

25. B.B. King's Blues Club

8.6
143 Beale St, Memphis, TN
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Memphis · 127 tips and reviews

Phantomluvr L.Phantomluvr Luva: A great place to hangout. Try the Cajun Carbonara.

Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

26. Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar

9.0
39 S Main St (at Monroe Ave), Memphis, TN
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Memphis · 58 tips and reviews

Willy BillyWilly Billy: Great spot. Plates and wine come in threes, really cool concept.

Sun Studio is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

27. Sun Studio

9.3
706 Union Ave (at Marshall Ave), Memphis, TN
Museum · Midtown · 85 tips and reviews

Memphis TravelMemphis Travel: Cash and the King made it popular, but did you know the first rock 'n' roll song was recorded at Sun by Jackie Breston and the Delta Cats in 1951? "Rocket 88" had Ike Turner on the keyboards.

Orpheum Theater is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

28. Orpheum Theater

9.3
203 S Main St (at Beale St), Memphis, TN
Theater · Downtown Memphis · 53 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The theater was built in 1928 after the original Opera house burned down in 1923. The new Orpheum is said to be haunted by a girl named Mary who died in 1921. She is rumored to occupy seat C-5

Silky O'Sullivan's is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

29. Silky O'Sullivan's

7.9
183 Beale St, Memphis, TN
Pub · Downtown Memphis · 86 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Diver Bucket is the best deal on Beale Street.

Peoples is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

30. Peoples

7.8
323 Beale St, Memphis, TN
Pool Hall · Midtown · 4 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: They have fantastic frozen drinks in fun long glasses. Try the Mind Eraser!

Graceland is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

31. Graceland

8.8
3717 Elvis Presley Blvd (btwn Dolan Dr & Colonial Oak Ln), Memphis, TN
Museum · 234 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: While the main exhibit, the planes, and the car museum were all excellent, the other smaller "exhibits" were merely glorified gift shops. Avoid THOSE.

The Beauty Shop is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

32. The Beauty Shop

8.6
966 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN
New American Restaurant · Cooper Young · 55 tips and reviews

Shannon L.Shannon Little: Best Bloody Marys in town. Also, check out the lemon ricotta pancakes. They have killer milkshakes as well.

The Lamplighter is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

33. The Lamplighter

7.5
1702 Madison Ave (at Belvedere), Memphis, TN
Lounge · Midtown · 12 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: All of the songs of the Lampighter's amazing jukebox are the perfect soundtrack for drinking cheap beer and having good conversation.

Flying Saucer is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

34. Flying Saucer

8.3
130 Peabody Pl (at S 2nd St), Memphis, TN
Beer Garden · Downtown Memphis · 90 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Sit at the counter in the window for some of the best people watching in Memphis. Read more.

Paula & Raifords Disco is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

35. Paula & Raifords Disco

7.5
14 S 2nd St, Memphis, TN
Night Club · Downtown Memphis · 36 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: This night spot is the place to go for dancing. It’s complete with lights and all the other features of a dance club.

The Peabody Hotel is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

36. The Peabody Hotel

8.8
149 Union Ave (at Second St.), Memphis, TN
Hotel · Downtown Memphis · 117 tips and reviews

Sony Mobile WTASony Mobile WTA: Watch the famous Peabody Ducks walking over the red carpet to the Peabody fountain, every day at 11 am and 5 pm.

37. Shangri-La Records

7.3
1916 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN
Record Store · Idlewild-East End Historic · 5 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: The selection of 45s and Memphis music at Shangri-La records is insane. Read more.

38. Pyramid Arena

1 Aw Willis Ave (Front St.), Memphis, TN
Basketball Stadium · Downtown Memphis · 6 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Avoid climbing the statue of Ramses, as he has a hornet's nest in his crotch. I learned this the hard way, getting stung on the head.

39. Wild Bills

8.1
1580 Vollintine Ave, Memphis, TN
Dive Bar · Midtown · 3 tips and reviews

Kerry C.Kerry Crawford: Quarts of beer are $6, but you can bring your own liquor if you pay for a set up.

40. Brother Juniper's College Inn

8.9
3519 Walker Ave (between Patterson and Highland), Memphis, TN
Breakfast Spot · University of Memphis · 117 tips and reviews

The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal: Brother Juniper's is a perennial favorite for Best Breakfast in Memphis. You'll probably have to wait for a table, but the biscuits and omelets are worth it. Read more.

Rizzo's Diner is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

41. Rizzo's Diner

106 E Ge Patterson Ave (at S Main St), Memphis, TN
Diner · South Main Historic District · 32 tips and reviews

Aaron A.Aaron Andres: The food here is so awesome. Definitely one of the greatest restaurants in the United States. Chef Michael Patric will blow you minds with his amazing creations that I'm sure!

The James Lee House is one of Memphis - For Them That Like City Life.

42. The James Lee House

690 Adams Ave (New Orleans St.), Memphis, TN
Bed and Breakfast · Midtown · 1 tip

43. Lunchbox Eats

8.6
288 S 4th St, Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · Midtown · 23 tips and reviews

The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal: This school-days themed restaurant features sandwiches piled high with house-smoked catfish, chicken, duck, turkey and pork. Try the 3rd Period Smoking Birds with a side of mac n' cheese. Read more.

44. Gibson's Donuts

9.0
760 Mount Moriah Rd, Memphis, TN
Donut Shop · 104 tips and reviews

Jacque P.Jacque P: Two words: Maple Doughnut. Fresh and hot with BACON. Best time to go is early am, they are open all night

45. Dyer's Burgers

8.5
205 Beale St, Memphis, TN
Burger Joint · Midtown · 63 tips and reviews

Samantha E.Samantha Eygendaal: The burgers are cooked in 100-year-old grease (don't worry; its filtered nightly. DELICIOUS. Be sure to save room for the deep fried Twinkie!

46. Central BBQ

8.8
2249 Central Ave, Memphis, TN
BBQ Joint · Cooper Young · 172 tips and reviews

Roxanna H.Roxanna Hajjafar: Pulled pork, house made chips, greens, and Mac and cheese are the best!