Memphis/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 06, 2019
Explore the 5 most popular spots to eat in Memphis' Whitehaven-Coro Lake neighborhoodUncle Lou's Fried Chicken. | Photo: Krysha M./Yelp

Spending time in Whitehaven-Coro Lake? Get to know this Memphis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local restaurants, from barbecue spots to a Southern fried rice stand. 

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Whitehaven-Coro Lake, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken

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Topping the list is traditional American spot Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken. Located at 3633 Millbranch Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 437 reviews on Yelp.

Uncle Lou's is known for its sauce-smothered fried chicken. Don't forget the classic Southern sides like biscuits and fried okra.

2. Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant

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Next up is Marlowe's Ribs & Restaurant, a spot to score barbecue, situated at 4381 Elvis Presley Blvd. With four stars out of 373 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

Decked out in Elvis kitsch inspired by nearby Graceland, Marlowe's serves up platters of barbecue chicken, ribs and brisket with all the fixings. 

3. KC's Southern Style Rice

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Southern spot KC's Southern Style Rice, which offers burgers and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4444 S. Third St., five stars out of 14 reviews.

This casual take-out place serves its special, smoky Southern fried rice topped with your choice of meat and veggies. There are sandwiches, burgers and fried fish platters as well.

4. Kountry Cookin'

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Kountry Cookin', a New American spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 22 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1128 Winchester Road to see for yourself. 

This daytime eatery offers a daily rotating menu of homemade soul food and Southern classics.  

5. Big Bill's BBQ

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Finally, there's Big Bill's BBQ, a local favorite with four stars out of 58 reviews. Stop by 4101 Elvis Presley Blvd. to hit up the spot to score barbecue sandwiches and platters next time you're in the neighborhood.


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