Tower Room American Grille

The Tower Room American Grille is a great destination for a romantic dinner.

The Tower Room American Grille has to be one of Memphis' better-kept secrets. It sits on the top floor of Clark Tower on Poplar Avenue in East Memphis. I visited the Tower Room for the first time when my husband wanted to take me someplace special for dinner. He made reservations and told me to "dress up." The restaurant's official dress code is business casual, but we found that most of the patrons were dressed in business wear (suits, suited skirts, etc.).

Upon our arrival, we were seated at a table next to a window, giving us a stunning view of the city below. Our waiter soon greeted us and was attentive and polite. He answered our questions and accommodated our requests while still managing to stay out of sight while we dined and talked.

For an appetizer, we ordered the Twin Shrimp and Crab Cakes for $10.95* which were heavy laden with crab meat and quite delicious. I ordered the Veal Picatta for $25.95 which consisted of two veal cutlets lightly breaded and topped with a lemon caper sauce. The veal was accompanied by a side of risotto, a creamy rice dish. The portions were so generous that I was only able to eat one of the veal cutlets and part of the risotto. This did not stop us from ordering dessert, however. I chose the creme brulee, topped with a single strawberry, for $6.25. The caramelized crust was slightly overdone, but otherwise, it was a delicious dessert. In the end, our entire bill (before gratuity) came to nearly $100. Considering the elegance of the restaurant, the beauty of the view, and the generous portions of the food, we felt it was worth the money.

*Prices listed in this review were accurate at its writing but are, of course, subject to change.

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