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Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Memphis, according to Tripadvisor

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Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Memphis has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Memphis using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

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#30. Amerigo Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (315 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1239 Ridgeway Rd Park Place Center, Memphis, TN 38119-5316
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#29. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (206 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 6245 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#28. Charles Vergos' Rendezvous

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (5,186 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 52 S 2nd St Our front door and entrance is located on Charlie Vergos Rendezvous Alley, Memphis, TN 38103-2628
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#27. Tsunami

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (106 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, Asian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 928 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5605
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#25. Muddy's Bake Shop

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (323 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5101 Sanderlin Ave #114, Memphis, TN 38117-4362
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#24. Ruth's Chris Steak House

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (226 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 6120 Poplar Avenue Regalia Shopping Center, Memphis, TN 38119-4710
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#23. Babalu

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (377 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2115 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-6501
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#22. The Capital Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (229 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 6065 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#21. Corky's BBQ

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,536 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5259 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119-3513
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#20. River Oaks

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (139 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 5871 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119-3949
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#19. Buckley's Grill

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (229 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5355 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119-3610
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#18. Redlands Grill by J. Alexander's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (244 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2670 N Germantown Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38133-8115
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#17. Chez Philippe - The Peabody Memphis

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (194 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 149 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103-2638
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#15. Erling Jensen Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (212 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1044 S Yates Rd, Memphis, TN 38119-2801
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#14. B.B. King's Blues Club

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (4,304 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cajun & Creole
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 143 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3713
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#13. The Beauty Shop Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (415 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Caribbean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 966 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104-5611
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#12. Texas de Brazil - Memphis

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (698 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 150 Peabody Pl Ste 103, Memphis, TN 38103
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#11. Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,733 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Barbecue
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd, Memphis, TN 38116-6407
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#10. Seasons 52

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (353 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 6085 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119-4708
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#9. Lafayette's Music Room

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (324 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Bar, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2119 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-6501
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#8. Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (191 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 712 W Brookhaven Cir, Memphis, TN 38117-4504
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#7. McEwen's Memphis

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (660 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 120 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#6. Paulette's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (903 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, International
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 50 Harbor Town Sq, Memphis, TN 38103-8918
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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#5. Terrace At The River Inn

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (478 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 50 Harbor Town Sq, Memphis, TN 38103-8918
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#4. Majestic Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,221 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Grill
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 145 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103-3615
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#3. Folk's Folly Prime Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (352 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 551 S Mendenhall Rd, Memphis, TN 38117-4217
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#2. Itta Bena

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (576 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Cajun & Creole
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 145 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103-3713
- Read more on Tripadvisor
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#1. Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,841 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 39 S Main St Southwest Corner of Main Street and Monroe Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103-5101
- Read more on Tripadvisor

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