Memphis may have shortcomings in certain areas, but food is certainly not one of them. There are an unbelievable array of magnificent restaurants scattered throughout the city, from upscale places to hole-in-the-walls.
Whether you're looking for the world famous ribs from Charles Vergos' Rendezvous, or an unreal sno-cone from Jerry's, the Bluff City has it all.
Below is a list of some of my personal favorite restaurants in Memphis.
This place will always remain high on my list. Located in the liberal, artistic epicenter of midtown (Cooper Young), Young Ave. has become somewhat of a cultural icon amongst midtowners. I grew up about two blocks from this place and used to walk across the street after class in elementary school to get some of the Memphis-famous Deli french fries before heading home for the afternoon.
Aside from the fantastic french fries, Young Ave. has a great array of sandwiches, burgers, and even pizzas to go along with a nice worldwide selection of beer.
2. Huey's
Huey's is a solid, always consistent source for high quality food along with a great atmosphere. Known for the Huey Burger and live music on Sunday nights, Huey's has become a household restaurant name in Memphis.
It has a few locations around town, with the original one sitting on Madison near McLean in Midtown.
Growing up, I loved going to the midtown location of Memphis Pizza Cafe and sitting on the back patio. Located in Overton Square, it's a great location. While the square certainly isn't what it once was, Memphis Pizza Cafe is still the spot in midtown and city-wide to get a delectable thin crust pie.
Probably the least known member of the list thus far, Little Italy is a walk-in pizzeria in Midtown. It's located on Union right before the traffic light at Kimbrough and right next to Midtown Tobacco.
Little Italy is family owned and operated and has fantastic italian food, including stromboli, chicken parmesan and classic italian desserts like cannoli. The food is made right in front of you, and it feels like a real italian restaurant stuck in the middle of Memphis.
Though Jerry's is by no means a restaurant, it certainly belongs on this list. This place has, hands down, the best sno cone I've ever had. I was introduced to it while attending high school at White Station, and have loved it ever since.
These are real sno cones, folks. Not the lame Hawaiian shaved ice ones that have no flavor. And, make your sno cone a supreme and Jerry's will add frozen yogurt to your cone. Words simply cannot describe how good Jerry's is. They also have a lot of really good, quick-serve, grill type food. Check it out, I promise it will not disappoint.
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