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Rhodes College - Off-Campus Dining

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Best Pizza

  • Memphis Pizza Café

Best Breakfast

  • La Baguette

Best Chinese

  • P.F. Chang's

Best Healthy

  • La Montagne

Best Wings

  • Gus's

Best Place to Take Your Parents

  • Bosco's Squared
  • Ronnie Grisanti's

College Prowler Take

If may be worth moving to Memphis just for the restaurants. The city offers something that can satisfy practically everyone’s palette, no matter how picky or strange. Memphis not only has all the regulars covered—Chinese, Indian, Mexican, Italian, and good ol’ American, but it also offers a wide variety of not-so-common tasty choices such as Ethiopian, Russian, and “fusion” restaurants, which combine several different international cooking styles and flavors together. Memphis is a haven of great food. And with great food in Memphis comes great entertainment. There’s always blues with your BBQ, zydeco with your gumbo, and even Bach with your cordon bleu. Eating out is a night on the town in itself and well worth leaving the campus (and the Rat) behind.

Half the fun of dining out in Memphis is trying new places. Sampling a different restaurant every other weekend or so is a good way to open yourself up to what Memphis has to offer, and as a bonus, it’ll teach you how to navigate the city. As for downsides, it’s granted that you’ll find something you don’t like now and then, but that’s expected of trying anything new. Also, Memphis is mysteriously free of German restaurants, except one that’s kind of bad. So, if you’re looking for some good knodel or lebkuchen, be prepared to write to your German grandmother and beg her to express mail you some.

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anon124 says:

Rhodes College 2017

Social Sciences

So Many Great Choices

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Memphis has so many delicious and interesting restaurants to discover. Some must haves are Central BBQ, Young Avenue Deli, Memphis Pizza Cafe and many many others. If you explore the city you are sure to find a ton of places to eat. And most are extremely affordable. While I don't recommend walking in Memphis at night, a lot of restaurants are very close to campus and you will definitely know someone with a car.

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Anonymous says:

The best places are: number one,...

The best places are: number one, Gus’s Fried Chicken; number two, Texas de Brazil; and number three, Rendezvous.

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Anonymous says:

There are many good ones, and I...

There are many good ones, and I personally have yet to visit them all. A few personal favorites are Bosco’s (weekend and evening grill and bar), the Tasty Buffet (an inexpensive yet upscale Chinese eatery), the all-essential Waffle House (for those ultra-late-night ‘I’ve got to eat or I’ll fall asleep’ study sessions), Texas de Brazil (for an upscale place affectionately called by my friends ‘the Hall of Gluttony’), Buckley’s (the best steakhouse before or after a theatrical show), and Corky’s. it’s Memphis, and what are we without a barbecue place on the list?

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Anonymous says:

Man, where do I begin? I have a...

Man, where do I begin? I have a running list of where I must eat before I graduate. Memphis is a haven of delicious food for all tastes and budgets. My favorite is McEwen’s downtown, but On Teur and Do Sushi run a close second. For a quick bite, you can’t beat Kwik Chek or Memphis Pizza Cafe.

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Anonymous says:

There are a lot of great ethnic...

There are a lot of great ethnic restaurants in Memphis, and some good gourmet places as well. They are a bit hard to find and/or out of the way. In Midtown, the area around Rhodes, there are a lot of good restaurants to choose from. India Palace is an excellent Indian place. For gourmet food, Grill 83 downtown is exceptional. Zinnie’s is only a few minutes from campus and has the best bar food and burgers in town.

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Facts

Student Favorites

  • Bosco's Squared
  • Café Eclectic
  • Central
  • El Porton
  • Happy Mexican
  • Huey's
  • Pei Wei
  • Sawaddii
  • Sekisui

Other Places to Check Out

  • Buckley's
  • Central BBQ
  • Elfo's
  • Folk's Folly Prime
  • Grill 83
  • Jasmine's
  • McEwen's
  • Molly's La Casita
  • Portofino's
  • R.P. Track's
  • Steak House
  • Tasty Buffet
  • The Melting Pot
  • The Pier Restaurant
  • Young Avenue
  • Zinnie's

24-Hour Dining

  • Denny's Downtown
  • Getaway Sports Bar
  • IHOP
  • Waffle House

Grocery Stores

Kroger
1366 Poplar Ave., Memphis
(901) 272-7883

Kroger
2267 Lamar Ave., Midtown
(901) 324-1017

Schnucks
1761 Union Ave., Midtown
(901) 272-8630

Restaurant Listing

Automatic Slims Tonga Club
Fusion/Caribbean
83 S. Second St.
(901) 525-7948
Price: $20-$40
Live music every Friday
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 5 p.m.–11 p.m.

Backyard Burger
Fast food
3183 Poplar Ave.
(901) 327-5002
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 10 a.m.–1 a.m.

Bari Restaurant
Southeastern Italian
22 S. Cooper St.
(901) 722-2244
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Bayou Bar & Grill
Cajun
2105 Madison Ave. #1
(901) 278-8626
Price: $10-$20
Cigar bar
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–3 a.m.

BB King's Blues Club
BBQ/American
143 Beale St.
(901) 524-5464
Price: $8-$15
Dancing and live entertainment
Hours: Monday–Thursday 12 p.m.–12:30 a.m., Friday–Sunday 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Benihana
Japanese
912 Ridge Lake Blvd.
(901) 683-7390
www.benihana.com
Price: $15-$25
Hours: Daily 12 p.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Bhan Thai
Americanized Thai
1324 Peabody Ave.
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Bosco's Squared
Italian
2120 Madison Ave., Overton Square
(901) 432-2222
Price: $15-$35
Micro-brewery
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Café Ole
Mexican
2127 Young Ave.
(901) 274-1504
Price: $15-$30
Patio dining
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m.

Café Samovar
Russian
83 Union Ave.
(901) 529-9607
Price: $10-$20
Live belly dancers on the weekends
Hours: Monday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Tuesday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m.

Corky's
BBQ
5259 Poplar Ave.
(901) 685-9744
Price: $10-$20
Homemade pies
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10:45 a.m.–10 p.m.

El Porton
Mexican
65 S. Highland St.
(901) 452-7330
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

Fino's
Italian
1853 Madison Ave.
(901) 272-3466
Price: $5-$10
Italian grocery store connected
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Getaway Sports Bar
American
4632 Winchester Rd.
(901) 363-3073
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours

Gus's Fried Chicken
Chicken
310 S. Front St.
(901) 527-4877
Price: $10-$20
Food comes in picnic baskets
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Huey's
American
1927 Madison Ave.
(901) 726-4372
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m.

India Palace
Indian
1720 Poplar Place
(901) 278-1199
Price: $10-$20
Large vegetarian menu
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

Kwik Chek
Deli, Greek
2013 Madison Ave.
(901) 274-9293
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

La Baguette
French pastries
3088 Poplar Ave.
(901) 458-0900
Price: $5-$15
Hours: Monday–Friday 6:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Lenny's Sub Shop
Sandwiches
2893 Poplar Ave.
(901) 320-0022
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Memphis Pizza Café
American
2089 Madison Ave.
(901) 726-5343
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Neil's
American/barbeque
1835 Madison Ave.
(901) 278-6345
Price: $8-$15
Patio dining
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–3 a.m.

On Teur
Fusion/international
2015 Madison
(901) 725-6059
Price: $10-$25
Great jukebox music
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m.

P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Chinese
1181 Ridgeway Rd.
(901) 818-3889
www.pfchangs.com
Price: $10-$30
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Paulette's
French
2110 Madison Ave
(901) 726-5128
Price: $20-$40
Live piano player on the weekends, and a symphony orchestra once a month
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

Rendezvous
Barbeque
52 S. Second St.
(901) 523-2746
Price: $15-$30
‘50s decor
Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 4:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 12 p.m.–12 a.m.

Ronnie Grisanti's
Italian
2855 Poplar Ave.
(901) 323-0007
Price: $15-$35
Hours: Monday–Thursday 5 p.m.–9:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Sawaddii Thai Cuisine
Thai
121 Union Ave.
(901) 529-1818
sawaddii-memphis.com
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m.–11 p.m.

Sekisui Midtown
Japanese/sushi
25 S. Belvedere
(901) 725-0005
Price: $15-$30
Tempura ice cream
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–9 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Texas de Brazil
International
150 Peabody Place
(901) 526-7600
Price: $15-$30
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 5 p.m.–11 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 4 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

The Blue Monkey
American
2012 Madison Ave.
(901) 272-2583
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–3 a.m.

Tsunami
Fusion/seafood
928 S. Cooper St.
(901) 274-2556
Price: $20-$50
Hours: Daily 5:30 p.m.–10 p.m.

Wang's Mandarin House
Chinese
1 Beal St.
(901) 543-8388
Price: $10-$20
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Did You Know?

Who doesn’t love BBQ? Memphis is famous for its barbecue, and for good reason, too. Not only is there a BBQ joint every block or so, but in May, Memphis’s Beale St. MusicFest also hosts a world championship barbeque contest each year with three full days of intense pork BBQ cooking and eating. It’s any glutton’s paradise.

Want to eat like a king? Try a fried peanut butter and banana sandwich at Elvis Presley’s Memphis restaurant.

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