Where To Eat On Beale Street
Where To Eat On Beale Street
As the most famous street in Memphis and one of the most iconic places in the country, Beale Street gets a lot of love for its music and its drinks. You'll find some good eats too.
As the most famous street in Memphis and one of the most iconic places in the country, Beale Street gets a lot of love for its music and its drinks. You'll find some good eats too.
Here are nine places to eat on Beale Street in no particular order.
SugaShack
You'll find SugaShack located at the end (or start of) Beale Street depending on the direction you're coming from. SugaShack is a great spot for southern cuisine staples grab a plate of fried chicken, wings, catfish, and more. We love the seasoned fried chicken with a side of fried okra and mac & cheese.
B.B. King's
Come for the live blues music, stay for the food. Pull apart some BBQ ribs slathered in B.B. King's house sauce, the King's Meatloaf, and mac 'n' cheese. The menu offers a sampling of your standard Southern and BBQ favorites, so there's something for every body.
Dyer's
Dyer's Burgers is another original iconic Beale Street stop. Known for their famous, uniquely delicious burgers first served in 1912, Dyer's will eave your mouth watering for their burgers cooked in their "secret" ageless cooking grease. A taste of Dyer's is a taste of history.
Blues City Cafe
Blues City Cafe is a Beale Street must. The recommendations are many, but the top choices seem to be the Memphis barbecue ribs, the gumbo fries, and the Delta-style tamales. What are gumbo fries? Crispy, piping hot steak-cut fries topped with a big pour of Blues City's seafood gumbo.
Itta Bena
Located right above BB King's Blues Club, Itta Bena invites you in for a cool libation and southern cuisine with a Delta twist in a relaxed atmosphere with unrivaled southern hospitality. From their 16oz ribeye to their shrimp and grits and decadent desserts, Itta Bena has something for everyone.
Rum Boogie
Looking to get up and boogie down? Rum Boogie Cafe is the place to do just that and more. With music of all sorts from your classic clues to your electric rock n roll, Rum Boogie is serving up good rhythms and irresistible food. While you're there, be sure to try some of their famous red beans and rice, fried catfish, hickoy smoked BBQ ribs, and of course their award winnnng seafood gumbo.
King's Palace Cafe
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If you're looking for something hearty and heartwarming, King's Palace Cafe touts their "Championship Gumbo" as a must-try, and the people seem to agree on that and recommend the pasta dishes too. I also appreciate their gated side patio (and walk-up bar) when the weather's nice and the music is flowing.
A. Schwab
Now it's time for dessert! A. Schwab is the oldest operating business on Beale. On one side, you'll find an old fashioned general store selling everything under the sun. On the other side, you'll find an adorable old fashioned soda fountain. A. Schwab is only open during the day, but that makes it the perfect family-friendly thing to do with kids on Beale Street. Order up a banana split, hot fudge sundae, or a frothy milkshake.
Docks Off 5th
Beale Street's newest restaurant is Instagram gold with food flavors to match. This trendy seafood spot has a menu filled with delectable bites like lava shrimp, sushi rolls, and even jerked salmon and shrimp served in a pineapple. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time.
Silky O'Sullivan's
Housed in a 100-year-old building with deep roots in Memphis culture located on Beale Street directly across from the FedEx Forum. Silky’s offers 11,000 square feet of lively space, including the largest outdoor patio downtown. With live music every day, dynamic dueling piano shows, and a fully stocked bar featuring local beers and signature drinks like the world-famous Diver, the atmosphere is electric. Their kitchen is always open, serving up a excellent menu of Southern favorites and BBQ classics and diving goats!