Looking for a delicious French meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end French restaurants around Memphis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
1. Restaurant Iris
Topping the list is Restaurant Iris. Located at 2146 Monroe Ave. in Midtown, the Cajun/Creole and French spot is the highest rated high-end French restaurant in Memphis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 230 reviews on Yelp.
This upscale restaurant features three categories on its menu: snacks, starters and mains. Snacks include Eggs in Purgatory in spicy tomato sauce served with crusty bread and crawfish beignets. Look out for starters like charbroiled squid with creole mustard and fried saltines and three cheese agnolotti with artichoke, fungi and English peas. Mains include spiced pheasant, grilled shrimp and Alaskan halibut.
Thirsty? Check out one of the numerous signature cocktails on offer, such as the vodka-based Strawberry Fields with lemonade; the Summer Abroad with Pierre Ferrand amber cognac, Strega, cappelletti, lemon juice, simple and champagne; or the Slow Gin Fizz with Sipsmith Sloe gin, Barhill gin, egg white, orange flower water, simple, Peychaud's bitters and soda water. Check out the full menu here.
2. Chez Philippe
Next up is Chez Philippe, situated at 149 Union Ave., Suite 8, The Peabody With 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp, the French spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
Located inside the Peabody Hotel, this spot features four and seven-course tasting menus daily. Visitors that choose the four-course dinner get one choice from the following categories: garden, ocean, land and confection.
One possible complete dinner that follows this template would be the combination of Rose Apple Carpaccio with candied hazelnut and grape, Chilean Sea Bass with marinated phennel and Elephant garlic, Prime Filet Mignon with chestnut mushroom ragout and Orange Basil Brûlée with biscotti.
Thirsty? Check out one of the numerous signature cocktails on offer to pair with your fare. Check out the website here for a full line of offerings, pricing and more information.
3. Erling Jensen The Restaurant
East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire's Erling Jensen The Restaurant, located at 1044 S. Yates Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy French and New American spot four stars out of 118 reviews.
Start off with an appetizer such as a Maine lobster pancake with wild mushrooms and scallions or angel hair pasta with shrimp before looking toward main dish choices like the red snapper with sunflower seed risotto, cornbread crumble and onion or crispy duck leg confit with roasted rosemary and Parmesan potatoes. Soups, salads and desserts are also available. Check out the full menu here.
4. River Oaks Restaurant
River Oaks Restaurant, a New American and French spot in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 85 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5871 Poplar Ave. to see for yourself.
Stop by this fancy restaurant for dinner and hone in on favorites such as caramelized salmon with cauliflower risotto and balsamic reduction; filet mignon shiitake fondue and bearnaise sauce; or a herb crusted lamb rack with mashed potatoes. Appetizers like tuna tartare, Parmesan gnocchi and jumbo crab cakes are available to start your meal on the right foot. Here's the dinner menu.
Thirsty? Score one of 10 signature cocktails available, including the bourbon-based River Oaks Manhattan with Luxardo maraschino cherry; the rummy Mango Martini with lime juice and two types of rum; or the vodka-laced Diva with fresh lime, Grand Marnier and blood orange puree. Wine is also available for your pleasure. Check out the drink menu here.
5. Cafe Society
Over in Midtown, check out Cafe Society, which has earned four stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the bar, venues and event space and French spot by heading over to 212 N. Evergreen St.
Stop by during the afternoon to score lunch fare such as the salmon plate with succotash and herb oil or roasted oysters served with shrimp, lemon and a small Caesar salad. Dinner options include seared scallops with spring peas; beef tenderloin with potato confit, local vegetables and red wine demi glaze; or a herb crusted lamb rack with spinach and tomatoes.
Thirsty? A wide variety of both wine and signature cocktails are available to pair with your fare. Check out the website here for a full list of offering and for more information.
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