4.5+ Stars · Memphis
Highly Rated Restaurants in Memphis, TN
Only the best make this list. These restaurants in Memphis have earned 4.5+ star ratings from real customers — consistently.
As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Memphis, TN by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is McEwen's with a 4.7-star rating from 828 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar and Porch and Parlor. 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 May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Local Market Snapshot
20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
3,163
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar
39 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Porch and Parlor
2125 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Memphis, TN
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | McEwen's120 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.7★ | 828 |
| #2 | Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar39 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.8★ | 3,054 |
| #3 | Porch and Parlor2125 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USA | 4.8★ | 1,213 |
| #4 | B.B. King's Blues Club143 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.6★ | 11,921 |
| #5 | Esco Memphis Restaurant & Tapas158 Lt. George W Lee Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.7★ | 2,078 |
| #6 | Blues City Cafe138 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.4★ | 7,337 |
| #7 | Seasons 526085 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119, USA | 4.5★ | 2,879 |
| #8 | The Majestic Grille145 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.5★ | 2,550 |
| #9 | The Lookout1 Bass Pro Dr, Memphis, TN 38105, USA | 4.0★ | 1,777 |
| #10 | Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken310 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA | 4.6★ | 6,726 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Memphis
B.B. King's Blues Club
143 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Esco Memphis Restaurant & Tapas
158 Lt. George W Lee Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Blues City Cafe
138 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Seasons 52
6085 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119, USA
The Majestic Grille
145 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
The Lookout
1 Bass Pro Dr, Memphis, TN 38105, USA
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Sage Restaurant
94 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Owen Brennan's Restaurant
6150 Poplar Ave #150, Memphis, TN 38119, USA
JEM
644 Madison Ave #102, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
The Second Line
4550 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117, USA
Bayou
2094 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
Central BBQ - Downtown
147 E Butler Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
The Green Beetle
325 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Elwood's Shack
4523 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122, USA
Paulette's Restaurant
50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
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