by Amazing Creations

Created on: June 09, 2010   Last Updated: June 21, 2010

While it's true Memphis is known for some great tasting, out of this world barbecue, and of course their take on New Orleans specialties, Memphis knows how to make just about any type of food taste good. Whatever you want to eat, Memphis is sure to have a restaurant serving up delicious, cooked right foods.Beale Street alone offers its own mini-city of varying restaurants. Here are the best places to eat in Memphis!

* Majestic Grill
145 S. Main St.
www.majesticgrill.com

Formerly the Majestic Theatre, this 1940's inspired restaurant is just minutes from Beale Street. The menu offers an exquisite line of steaks, seafood, and gourmet burgers, all freshly prepared to perfection, and served up in elegant and charming presentation. Majestic Grill serves up some of the best fare in Memphis in a beautiful decorated atmosphere full of art and decor.The restaurant also boasts a fantastic 40-foot bar, with strong Martinis and mixed drinks, wines, and beers.

*Bluefin
135 S. Main St.
www.bluefinmemphis.com

Bluefin features a fantastic bar, billiards room,and lounge area, making it a nightlife hot spot on weekends. Featuring American, European, and Asian menu selections, Bluefin is most known for their great sushi on the sushi bar available at both lunch and dinner. You can always expect a loud, party-type environment at Blufin.

*Gus' World Famous Hot & Spicy Chicken
310 S. Front St.
www.gusfamouschicken.com

Gus' has some of the best chicken you will ever taste. Crispy, perfectly seasoned chicken is tender, juicy, and melt in your mouth good.Side choices include coleslaw, fried dill pickles, baked beans, fried green tomatoes, french fries, and potato salad. After tasting the chicken you will never want to eat it anywhere else. Save room for a dessert that is homemade and tasty. Wings are also served, but you must try the fried chicken first!

*The BBQ Shop
1782 Madison Ave.
www.thebbqshop.com

This is what Memphis barbecue is all about! The BBQ Shop features homemade, sweet and smoky sauce that makes the 'que unique and delightful. Just about everything has BBQ piled on top of it.Try a BBQ bologna sandwich, BBQ spaghetti, or even the tasty BBQ nachos; or a slab of ribs (Fall of the bone ribs, that is), you'll find it all here. Sides such as cheese bites, potato salad, coleslaw, fries, and baked beans finish the already incredible barbecue.

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