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As of July 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Memphis, TN by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is McEwen's with a 4.7-star rating from 828 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 95/100. Also in the top tier: Porch and Parlor and Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Memphis is 4.5 stars from 3,163 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Memphis range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated July 4, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
B.B. King's Blues Club
B.B. King's Blues Club stands out as the best overall because it combines legendary live blues music with a vibrant atmosphere and Southern-inspired cuisine, making it a top-ranked cultural and dining destination in Memphis.
Most Reviewed
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
A high review count indicates broad popularity and consistent customer satisfaction, helping you trust that the experience is widely enjoyed.
For a true Memphis experience, pair a meal at Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken with a visit to B.B. King's Blues Club for live music; reservations are recommended for The Majestic Grille and Paulette's Restaurant, especially on weekends.
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4.5★
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3,163
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Top Rated Restaurants
Rated 4.7 stars from over 800 Google reviews, this Memphis restaurant is a local favorite.
120 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USAExceptional 4.8-star rating from over 1,200 Google reviews in Memphis.
2125 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USARanked 4.8 stars from over 3,000 Google reviews, this Memphis restaurant is a local favorite.
39 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USARestaurants Rankings in Memphis, TN
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | McEwen's120 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.7★ | 828 |
| #2 | Porch and Parlor2125 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USA | 4.8★ | 1,213 |
| #3 | Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar39 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.8★ | 3,054 |
| #4 | Seasons 526085 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119, USA | 4.5★ | 2,879 |
| #5 | The Majestic Grille145 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.5★ | 2,550 |
| #6 | Esco Memphis Restaurant & Tapas158 Lt. George W Lee Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.7★ | 2,078 |
| #7 | The Lookout1 Bass Pro Dr, Memphis, TN 38105, USA | 4.0★ | 1,777 |
| #8 | Owen Brennan's Restaurant6150 Poplar Ave #150, Memphis, TN 38119, USA | 4.4★ | 1,778 |
| #9 | Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken310 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.6★ | 6,726 |
| #10 | Central BBQ - Downtown147 E Butler Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.3★ | 6,293 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated July 2026
All Restaurants in Memphis
This Memphis restaurant earns a 4.5-star rating from nearly 2,900 reviews.
6085 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119, USA
A 4.5-star average from more than 2,500 Google reviews.
145 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Praised by thousands, this Memphis restaurant holds a stellar 4.7-star average rating.
158 Lt. George W Lee Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Boasting a solid 4.0-star rating from over 1,700 reviews, this Memphis restaurant is a proven local favorite.
1 Bass Pro Dr, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
Consistently rated 4.4 stars from over 1,700 reviews.
6150 Poplar Ave #150, Memphis, TN 38119, USA
4.6 stars on Google from over 6,700 reviews, reflecting consistent quality.
310 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
This Memphis restaurant earns 4.3 stars from over 6,000 reviews.
147 E Butler Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Rated 4.2 stars from over three thousand Google reviews in Memphis.
2094 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
4.5 stars from over 1,700 reviews, reflecting consistent quality in Memphis.
94 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
4.7 stars from over 2,700 Google reviews, reflecting consistent quality in Memphis.
4523 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122, USA
A local favorite with 4.5 stars from over a thousand Google reviews.
325 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Consistently rated 4.3 stars across nearly a thousand Google reviews.
4550 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117, USA
Rated 4.2 stars from nearly 700 Google reviews, this Memphis restaurant is a solid choice.
50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Boasting a stellar 4.9-star rating from 76 glowing Google reviews.
644 Madison Ave #102, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
4.6 stars from nearly 12,000 Google reviews, highlighting consistent quality service in Memphis.
143 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Memphis restaurant rated 4.4 stars from 7,337 Google reviews.
138 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Known for consistent quality, this Memphis restaurant holds a solid 4.2 stars from thousands of reviews.
540 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
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Restaurants in Memphis, TN — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McEwen's | 95/100 | 4.7 ★ | 828 |
| 2 | Porch and Parlor | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 1,213 |
| 3 | Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar | 85/100 | 4.8 ★ | 3,054 |
| 4 | Seasons 52 | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 2,879 |
| 5 | The Majestic Grille | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 2,550 |
| 6 | Esco Memphis Restaurant & Tapas | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 2,078 |
| 7 | The Lookout | 71/100 | 4.0 ★ | 1,777 |
| 8 | Owen Brennan's Restaurant | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 1,778 |
| 9 | Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 6,726 |
| 10 | Central BBQ - Downtown | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 6,293 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · July 2026
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