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Memphis's 5 top spots to splurge on seafood

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Published on June 25, 2019
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Looking to sample the best seafood around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end seafood outlets in Memphis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. The Capital Grille

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Topping the list is The Capital Grille. Located at 6065 Poplar Ave. in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, the steakhouse and wine bar, which offers seafood and more, is the highest-rated high-end seafood spot in Memphis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 147 reviews on Yelp. On the menu, look for lobster and crab cakes, garlic shrimp and more.

2. The Gray Canary

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Next up is The Gray Canary, situated at 301 S. Front St. With 4.5 stars out of 75 reviews on Yelp, the cocktail bar and wine bar, which offers seafood and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. The menu features oysters along with a selection of small plates and entrees.

3. Folks Folly Prime Steakhouse

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East Memphis-Colonial-Yorkshire's Folks Folly Prime Steakhouse, located at 551 S. Mendenhall Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy steakhouse and event space, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 176 reviews. On the menu, look for salmon, lobster, garlic bread and more.

4. Ruth's Chris Steak House

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Ruth's Chris Steak House, a steakhouse and traditional American spot that offers seafood and more in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 132 Yelp reviews. Head over to 6120 Poplar Ave. in Regalia Shopping Center to see for yourself. In addition to steak, look for seafood dishes on the menu, including crab cakes and barbecue shrimp.

5. Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

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Over in River Oaks-Kirby-Balmoral, check out Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, which has earned four stars out of 125 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the steakhouse and wine bar, which offers seafood and more, by heading over to 6245 Poplar Ave. On the menu, you'll find lobster tails, calamari, signature steaks and more.


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