Top 5 Places to Splurge on Dinner in Memphis

1. Jim's Place

5560 Shelby Oaks Dr.
Memphis, TN 38134
901-388-7200
Open for lunch and dinner, Jim's Place is my favorite Greek restaurant in Memphis. And I'm not alone in that opinion: Jim's Place was voted one of the top three Memphis restaurants in the Memphis Flyer readers' polls. With its homey yet elegant atmosphere, decent wine list, and fabulous Greek fare, this is definitely a great place to splurge.

2. Paulette's

2110 Madison Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
901-726-5128
Dim lighting and soft piano music make Paulette’s an undeniably romantic restaurant. While the house specialty is the filet mignon, I also recommend the Louisiana crabcakes. And if you don't want to splurge on dinner, Paulette’s has one of the best brunch menus in town.

3. Chez Philippe

149 Union Ave.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-529-4188
From the velvet curtains to the fresh roses on each table, this is arguably one of the most romantic restaurants in Memphis. The French-Asian cuisine is unique enough to be special but familiar enough for our Americanized palettes. While the entrees are fantastic, be sure to leave enough room in your stomach and your wallet for Chez Philippe's to-die-for desserts.

4. La Tourelle

2146 Monroe Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
901-726-5771
Housed inside a Victorian midtown home, La Tourelle is a charming and romantic restaurant. It offers seasonal entree selections and an impressive selection of wines. Whatever you eat and whatever you drink, be sure to save room for the chocolate souffle that La Tourelle is famous for.

5. Folk's Folly

551 South Mendenhall Rd.
Memphis, TN 38117
901-762-8200
This fine dining steak house is voted best steakhouse in Memphis time and time again. If you’re not in the mood for steak, though, Folk’s Folly offers a nice selection of seafood, chicken, pork, and lamb.