- The Arcade Restaurant, 540 South Main Street
- Beignet Cafe, 124 E G.E. Patterson Avenue
- Bluff City Coffee, 505 South Main Street
- Calhoun's Sports Bar and Grill, 115 E G.E. Patterson Avenue
- Cheesecake Corner (and Quiche and Wine Bar), 113 E G.E. Patterson Avenue
- Ernestine and Hazel's, 531 South Main Street
- Frank's Main Street Market and Deli, 327 South Main Street
- Happy Mexican, 385 South Second Street
- The Green Beetle, 327 South Main Street
- Onix, 412 South Main Street
- Pearl's Oyster House, 299 South Main Street
- Rumba Room 303 South Main Street
- Safari Tapas Bar, 414 South Main Street
- Spindini,383 South Main Street
- Zanzibar, 412 South Main Street
South Main Street Historic District
By Teresa R. Simpson, About.com Guide
Restaurants
At 540 South Main, the Arcade has the distinction of being Memphis' oldest restaurant. It was established in 1919.
Photo by Teresa R. Simpson
There is no shortage of places to eat in the South Main Historic Arts District. And just like everything else in the area, the food here is eclectic, too. Sure, you can get a burger and fries. Then again you could try a salmon BLT, artichoke quiche, Spanish tapas, or Jamaican ribeyes. Below are the many restaurants that bring a variety of tastes to the South Main district.
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