Memphis/ Food & Drinks
Published on September 11, 2019
Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in Memphis' Raleigh neighborhoodAli Baba Mediterranean Grill. | Photo: Kristina M./Yelp

Spending time in Raleigh? Get to know this Memphis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Mediterranean restaurant to a hookah bar.

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

1. Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill

Photo: Payton K./Yelp

Topping the list is Mediterranean and Middle Eastern spot Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill. Located at 5800 Raleigh Lagrange Road, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 92 reviews on Yelp. On the menu you'll find chicken shawarma, kinafa and kibbeh.

2. Talento Fino Barbershop

Photo: fermin m./Yelp

Next up is barber shop Talento Fino Barbershop, situated at 2235 Covington Pike, Suite 12. With 4.5 stars out of 20 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite. Services include haircuts and beard design. 

3. Tim's Chicken

Photo: mike r./Yelp

Tim's Chicken, a spot to score chicken wings, cheesesteaks and fish and chips, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2881 Covington Pike, four stars out of 34 reviews. Try the Memphis Gold wings with fries and a drink or the gyro wrap with a side of wings with your choice of sauce, ranging from very mild to extra hot. 

4. Royal Hookah Cafe

Photo: liz w./Yelp

Royal Hookah Cafe, a hookah bar, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 17 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5798 Raleigh Lagrange Road to see for yourself. In addition to a variety of hookah flavors, the establishment offers tea.


This story was created automatically using local business data, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Got thoughts? Go here to share your feedback.