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La Tourelle Restaurant
Aug 6, 2009 by Tom from Philadelphia

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing.
• Being stood up for their Pink Cadillac gimmick.

“Sunday July 26, 2009: we were staying at the Days Inn next to Graceland. They told us to call Marlowe's for the free pink Cadillac pick-up to their restaurant, 7:15 PM appointment. They stood us up and another couple (for 7 p.m.) waited 45 minutes. Finally went to restaurant in my own car and complained to manager; she couldn't care less and told me that is how it is when they are busy. Two Pink Cadillacs parked in lot at the time, Long line out the door. Dining area appeared dirty and cluttered with trash, decided to go elsewhere. Went to China Buffet next to Graceland where it was quiet, inexpensive and got hot steamy food right away. Returned that evening to Day's Inn and learned that Marlowe's called the Days Inn and blamed the problem on them! However, I had called the restaurant at 2 pm earlier that same day for my appointment and gave my name to a woman who advised me the time! At the hotel I learned that they favor the Heartbreak Hotel over the Days Inn when they get busy (and obviously mess up their bookings). Other guests said they waited 1-1/2 hours the night before. Forget Marlowe's! Never again!”

Rum Boogie Cafe
Jun 19, 2009 by Bill from Brockville, Ontario

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The band.
• There is nothing negative about this place!

“I live in eastern Canada and often travel to southern California. Memphis is a long way out of the way on this trip but, I often detour (flying or driving) through Memphis just to go to the Rum Boogie Cafe. The band is the best house band I have ever seen and, is worth taking a few extra days to see. The food and service are good. The band is awesome. Just writing this (CD playing) makes me want to pack up and get to Memphis.”

Marlowes Restaurant
Jun 15, 2009 by OUSue from Oklahoma City, OK

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• The smoky BBQ smell when you enter the restaurant makes you hungry immediately.
• Not one thing!

“The rub on these ribs is awesome! They are served with just a little BBQ sauce on them, because the rub is so good. Priced fairly and not expensively. The sides are great, especially the corn fritters. Service is wonderful. My iced tea glass was never empty! I highly recommend this restaurant. It is about 1 mile from Graceland, so go on over after your tour and eat some of the best BBQ in Memphis!”

Rendezvous Restaurant
Feb 28, 2009 by traveltime from Missouri

Overall Rating: 4
Food:[5] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Nothing really.
• Dirty, poor service and unfriendly waiters.

“We were very disappointed in the service, the waiters did act like they were doing us a favor by offering us service, it was very slow and the waiter was very abrupt unfriendly. The food arrived on time, but it was just mediocre, nothing to write home about that is for sure. You can get much better at BB King's House of Blues on Beale Street or at Neely's BBQ. The restaurant looked unclean and the rest room was filthy.”

Rum Boogie Cafe
Nov 11, 2008 by mel from asheville

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• HIGHLY recommend going there. Best fun on Beale St.
• Nothing to dislike, it's all good!

“Heard only about this place. Went early, around 5, but not necessary, to make sure of having a seat at 8 for. Enjoyed seeing all the guitars and knowing all those artists played there. Food was great. I went for the catfish with a side of red beans/rice. My friend got the Memphis BBQ. Both were generous portions and excellent value.”

Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken
Aug 13, 2008 by Donna from Nashville

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Unusual way to fry chicken good!
• Need better tables and chairs.

“I saw this place on Food Network on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. I guess it qualified as a dive, but the chicken looked so good. I drove from Nashville to Memphis to give it a try. The chicken was great and unusual; fried and then dipped in a sauce. The corn nuggets were great too!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

B.B. King's Blues Club
Aug 5, 2008 by donna from nashville

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[4] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• NA.
• NA.

“The club was the best on Beale Street”

Pirtle's, Jack Fried Chicken
Jun 6, 2008 by mike lancaster from chicago

Overall Rating: 10

• I liked everything about this chicken.
• Nothing it was more than perfect!

“I tell you the truth, this chicken is truly mighty fine! It is the best fried chicken I have ever put in my mouth. I do declare. I thought some of the others were good but they don't hold a candle to jack petrel. I am even seriously going to move to Memphis so I can always go there and get my chicken on Sunday afternoons.”

Pirtle's, Jack Fried Chicken
May 1, 2008 by leila from memphis

Overall Rating: 10
Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Fast hot and fresh.
• No place to sit down, but it is good in the park.

“Just like what mama used to cook on Sunday afternoon dinners fresh and hot and good to the last bite, good seasoning and so tender.”

Mcalisters Of Poplar Plaza
Mar 24, 2008 by SICK OF IT! from MEMPHIS

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[5] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• I loved the spud!
• Service = employees racist!

“I was a weekly customer at McAlister's Poplar Plaza, until I noticed the "RACIEST" SERVICE from the employees. They wait on White customers first, and it is very noticeable! I would go there weekly until I continued to note the actions of the cashiers there. When I discussed this at work, I was shocked to note that they had experienced the same. Now, this place is noted has promoting the Race problem in MEMPHIS. Which just puts a bad taste for the food!”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Alfred's on Beale
Feb 24, 2008 by Dyan from Memphis

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Super Beale Street atmosphere!
• Restrooms need attention.

“Great place to go before or after a game at the Forum. Friendly faces, lots of fun!”

Corky's Barbecue
Jan 25, 2008 by John from St. Helena, California

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• The barbeque is absolutely scrumptious.
• The atmosphere in the restaurant is crowded but not too annoying.

“Located in East Memphis on a busy street, there is somewhat limited parking, and there is often a long line of takeout traffic in front of the restaurant. But the barbeque is well worth the inconvenience and the relatively short wait. This barbeque is so far superior to western barbeque a difference between night and day. The sauce is absolutely to-die-for.”

Bogies Delicatessen
Nov 21, 2007 by JC from memphis

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[7] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Good food, but not good enough to override the rude service.
• Rude service.

“I will not be back. Customer service is extremely lacking.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Rum Boogie Cafe
Oct 24, 2007 by Charles Brown from Maryville, TN

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Great ambience with signature guitars hanging from the ceiling.
• It is advertised as a cafe. It is definitely more than that.

“The ambience was cozy as well as historic. Coupled with the six piece rhythm and blues band, it was like stepping back into the past and reliving the blues era. Prices are most moderate and the service was excellent. Since this was our first official stop for our weekend in Memphis, it definitely set the tone for the rest of our tour. I had visited another restaurant on beale ST. Back in January, but it had served partially raw chicken wings. I wanted no more of that. I definitely made the right choice when I took my party to rum boogie cafe. The only criticism I have is this it is advertised as a cafe. Actually, it is much more than that. The small dance floor also was a treat for me and my daughter. We shall return!”

A Tan Chinese Restaurant
Oct 4, 2007 by Christine from Memphis

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Amazing!
• They can be really slow at times.

“Fantastic place to eat! They have a great sushi bar and cheap, but good, lunch specials. They also have a "sushi and sake happy hour" where these items are discounted. The food is wonderful and the owners are very friendly. They make a special effort to remember who you are and what you like. I have been going there for years and it has just gotten better!”

Westy's Inc
Jun 15, 2007 by Jera from Memphis

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[9] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Food.
• Time it took to get order taken.

“This is a nice little restaurant that you can have a very casual Friday lunch at. The food is good and the servers are friendly. I will definitely go back.”

Jillian's Restaurant
May 9, 2007 by Sue from Blytheville

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[8] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The service was friendly and my daughter loved it.
• Loud.

“It is a fun place to go with the kids. The upstairs area is full of games and activities that the family can enjoy. ”

Cafe Francisco
Aug 18, 2006 by Janice from Chattanooga

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Sandwiches, espresso drinks, coffee, lots of plugs for your laptop, free WiFi, great atmosphere.
• I wish it stayed open later than 6pm!

“My favorite place in Memphis! Their chicken salad sandwich is amazing diced roasted chicken, capers, juicy ripe tomato, Dijon the best I've ever had. The breads they use for the sandwiches are fabulous, the coffee is great, the chai tea lattes to die for (with foam on top!), the hummus and bagel breakfast is delightful. Also, you have to try the butter bars. Have to. A wonderful place to study with your laptop all day. And play Scrabble. Great atmosphere!!!”

Leonards Pit Barbecue
Jul 11, 2006 by Jim from Memphis

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[4] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Great variety, high quality.
• Sometimes a long wait for seating at lunch and dinner - cleanup was slow.

“Best all you can eat BBQ buffet today in Memphis. It was really good and the place was packed. They have a great menu and it varies somewhat their catfish and hush-puppies were great - they may be deep fried in peanut oil! Ribs both types dry/wet and pulled pork were really good - had to sample them all. BBQ chicken was tender and moist even though it was a buffet and lots of southern desserts and side dishes. Here is the skinny on what changes from day to day. Wednesday and Thursday they have Ribs, Chicken, catfish, on top of the BBQ Pork so they charge more (also had a very tender and tasty beef brisket. Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday they have BBQ pork. Monday, Wednesday and Friday they have Country Fried Steak and Wings in place of the BBQ pork and ribs. The Catfish & BBQ chicken is offered every day.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Rendezvous Restaurant
May 31, 2006 by Jamie

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Best dry ribs in Memphis. great, quick service. our server brought us a free pitcher for no reason.
• Always busy.

“This other guy is a moron. This place has the best dry ribs in Memphis. Polly a northerner that has no idea how to make a decent pork rib. Atmosphere is fun. Food is incredible. The service is really awesome too. They are fast and they are doing you a favor by bringing you their awesome ribs. This other guy drolly went in there with an attitude or is racist because all of the staff is African American.”

Rendezvous Restaurant
Jan 7, 2006 by shekky from most anywhere I want

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Nothing positive.
• Everything particularly the attitudes.

“This place must be has been, simply horrific damage to pork ribs. The staff acted as if they were doing you a favor to wait on you, this place must be living off of reputation because the card board like ribs had no meat on them, and the service was indifferent, plus the frigged place is located in an alley.”

6 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Automatic Slim's Tonga Club
Oct 17, 2005 by Cathy from St. Louis

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[6] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[4]

• Thai chicken dumplings.
• The attitude of the entire wait staff.

“The food was decent but the service was the worst that I have ever experienced. The waiter made us feel very unwelcome.”

4 of 6 people found this review helpful.

The Cupboard Inc
Sep 15, 2005 by Judy from Hammond, IN

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• I love the all vegetarian plates.

“The Cupboard has some of the best food in town. If you love veggies, you have to go to the Cupboard!”

Rendezvous
Jul 31, 2005 by John from Grand Blanc, MI

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

“I was raised around Memphis and since leaving in 1985 I have yet found any where that has ribs that can top theirs. I recently returned for my high school reunion and could not wiat to get to the Rendezous and taste home again. My wife, who is from Michigan, tried them for the first time and now understands why I have always used Rendevous ribs as the standard ribs should be held to.”

Folk's Folly
Jul 27, 2005 by On the from Toilet

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Liked the food, and atmosphere

“Let me tell you. This place is great. The service is good and the food is top notch. BUT, be careful. After you down that ceasar salad, some red wine and then that huge filet, you are going to be feeling bad..So, better get this to go and eat it on the toilet. This is my recommendation.....”

Arcade (The)
Jul 11, 2005 by Karin from Blue Island

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[7] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Friendly...good food and great atmosphere !
• NONE

“My first visit was June 28th,2005. We were there for breakfast before our trip back to Illinois. I loved the old atmosphere and food and also seeing the booth where Elvis Presley sat ! ! I've been to Memphis 6 times and never knew about the place ! Found it on computer and saw it while visiting Lorraine Motel. I also bought a t-shirt. I will definitely go back when I am back there ! ! Thanks guys !”

Rendezvous
Jun 13, 2005 by Tonyia Coudret from Ripley, TN

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Nothing
• Paper Plates, Bad Food, So So Service.

“My husband and I took some business guests to dinner. I was embarrassed when we left. The ribs were not good, they came with little or no sides, we all left still hungry and dissatisfied. The guests even commented later that we should have gone to the Blues City Cafe. I don't know why this establishment is doing so well. There evidently are alot of people that have never had a good meal. I would not and am not recommending anyone to the Rendezvous.

It seems that this is set up to be a money making machine with no desire to give their customers a good meal for their money. You leave feeling like you were part of a herd of cattle that were shuffled in and out the door as soon as possible. Paper plates, bad food and so so service. ”

0 of 3 people found this review helpful.

Rendezvous
May 13, 2005 by Basil P . from Memphis

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The best ribs anywhere
• crowded

“This is the best place to get ribs anywhere. They are absolutely amazing. The bbq sandwiches are also amazing. Because the food is so good, it is often very crowded, but that is all part of the fun. There are many antiques and pictures that line the walls, adding to the cozy atmosphere here.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Erling Jensen The Restaurant
May 13, 2005 by Basil P . from Memphis, TN

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Amazing food, fantastic service
• atmosphere in a small little house stark contrast to quality of food and service

“One of the best restaurants in Memphis. The food is amazing- I have not found any better in Memphis. The service is also superb. The only negative aspect about the restaurant that I can think of is the actual building-”

3 of 5 people found this review helpful.