Memphis/ Food & Drinks
Published on October 11, 2019
Here are Memphis's top 4 Southern spotsBlue Plate Cafe. | Photo: Jess M./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Southern spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Memphis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.

1. Itta Bena

Photo: Mary L./Yelp

Topping the list is Itta Bena. Located at 145 Beale St., the venues and event space, bar and Southern spot is the highest-rated Southern restaurant in Memphis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 275 reviews on Yelp.

2. Blue Plate Cafe

Photo: Thea M./Yelp

Next up is Blue Plate Cafe-Downtown, situated at 113 S. Ct Square. With four stars out of 402 reviews on Yelp, the Southern and breakfast and brunch spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. McEwen's Memphis

Photo: Gerald H./Yelp

McEwen's Memphis, located at 120 Monroe Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bar, Southern and New American spot 4.5 stars out of 414 reviews.

4. Central BBQ

Photo: Livvy O.]/Yelp

Central BBQ, a spot to score barbecue and more in Midtown, is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 1,401 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2249 Central Ave. to see for yourself.


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.