Highest-rated restaurants in Memphis by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Memphis by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Memphis, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#24. Hernando's Hide-A-Way
- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3210 Old Hernando Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: New American, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#23. The Crazy Coop
- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 7199 Stage Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#22. El Sabor Latino
- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 665 Avon Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Taqueria La Guadalupana
- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8101-8109 Cordova Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Jim & Samella's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 841 Bullington Ave. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Soul Food, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Sun Of A Vegan
- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6075 Winchester Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Vegan, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Pop's Hot Tamales
- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 2467 Park Ave. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Memphis Whistle
- Rating: 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2299 Young Ave. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bala's Bistro
- Rating: 4.7/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4571 Elvis Presley Blvd. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: African, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Ball Hoggerz BBQ
- Rating: 4.7/5 (84 reviews)
- Address: 1404 Airways Blvd. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Barbecue, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Amelia Gene's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 255 South Front St. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Bars, Pasta Shops, American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Inspire Community Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 510 Tillman St. Ste 110 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Ms B's Sub Shop
- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 1256 Getwell Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Orale Tacos • Bakery
- Rating: 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2204 Whitten Road Ste 3 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. La Roche Lebanese Cuisine
- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 916 Cooper St. Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Fabulous Flavors & FRIENDS
- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2063 East Brooks Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Soul Food, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Andalusia
- Rating: 4.8/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5101 Sanderlin Ave. Ste 103 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Moroccan, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Chukis Tacos 2
- Rating: 4.8/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 3445 Poplar Ave. Ste 1 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Swagath Indian Cusine and Bar
- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 5030 Poplar Ave. Ste 4 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Bars, Indian, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Julles Posh Food Co
- Rating: 4.8/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6300 Poplar Ave. Ste 110 Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Gluten-Free, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Horn Of Africa
- Rating: 4.9/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 693 Avon Road Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Tastin Round Town
- Rating: 4.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 175 Peabody Place Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Tours, Restaurants, Historical Tours
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Curb Side Casseroles
- Rating: 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5130 Wheelis Drive Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Comfort Food, Bakeries, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Ready Room By Hook Point Brewing
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 715 West Brookhaven Cir Memphis, Tennessee
- Categories: Brewpubs, Beer Bar, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
