OT: Downtown Memphis Dining

[SyonaraStanz]

Looking for a place to eat in Downtown Memphis tomorrow night.

1. Kid friendly
2. Beer selection
3. Good food

What say ye, pack?

 

[TrueMaroonGrind]

Looking for a place to eat in Downtown Memphis tomorrow night.

1. Kid friendly
2. Beer selection
3. Good food

What say ye, pack?

When you say kid friendly that narrows down the options quite a bit. I really enjoy Aldo' s pizza on Main Street. I have taken my nieces and nephews a few tines. It meets all your criteria.

Gus's is always good if you haven't been there before.

I enjoy the Rondezvous, but I don't get the ribs. Sausage and cheese plate and the brisket is pretty good.

Central BBQ by the civil rights museum is good also. BBQ nachos are great.

Do yourself a favor next time and leave your kids so you can go to Flight.

 

[thf24]

Can't go wrong with Central BBQ for those conditions. Not the largest beer selection, but a handful of good local brews.

 

[notoriousD_O_G]

With kids I would say you can't go wrong with Huey's. Good burgers, casual, plenty of beers

 

[Faustdog]

Second on Aldo’s and leaving the kids for Flight.

 

[InTheIttaBenaHotSun]

Last I was there (2 yrs ago) Rondezous didn't have a large beer selection.

 

[dogmatic]

I second the nomination of Central BBQ. Along with whatever else your order, get a BBQ bologna sandwich also. It's fit to eat.

In the leave-the-kids-at-home department, I'm a big fan of Felicia Suzanne's. I have not yet been to Flight, but it's now definitely on my list.

 

[SyonaraStanz]

Thanks for the recommendations. I've had Flight, and it's one of my favorites Downtown. I'm not used to dining kid friendly in Memphis. Flying Saucer has a great beer selection, but it appears to not be a great spot for kids or grub. Damnit.

 

[Cherokee]

Flying Fish

Looking for a place to eat in Downtown Memphis tomorrow night.

1. Kid friendly
2. Beer selection
3. Good food

What say ye, pack?

Flying Fish is worth trying for sure.

 

[preacher_dawg]

I was about to ask the same thing, downtown memphis tomorrow night, but we will be without the kids.

 

[DesotoCountyDawg]

You could go over to Overton Square not too far from downtown. Lots of places to eat there.

 

[Ishmael]

The recommendations of Aldo’s and Central are probably your best bets, given your criteria. Aldo’s downtown has a better beer selection than Central downtown, as I recall. Huey’s is also a safe choice that hits what you’re looking for.

You could also try SOB or Pearl’s on south main, though they may be a tad less kid friendly. Loflin Yard is another different choice; though the food menu (while good) is more limited and not as kid-friendly, the location is super kid friendly.

 

[MTNDawg.sixpack]

Strictly Downtown, Majestic and South of Beale are two I suggest that haven't been mentioned. Both take reservations on their websites which is handy.

Central BBQ is definitely a mainstay and the definition of kid-friendly. It may be busier than usual with the Grizzlies/Bulls game. Aldo's is good if you are in a pizza mood. I haven't seen a bad suggestion here, and I am here everyday.

 

[Lawdawg.sixpack]

While not exactly "kid-friendly", kids 5 and under eat free at Texas de Brazil.

Or at least they used to.

eta: looks like 3-5 is $5.00.

 

[aTotal360]

I'd consider Flying Saucer somewhat kid friendly. #RocketTots

 

[Drebin]

Spindini is my favorite followed by Flight. Kid friendly is very objective. Not a lot of pure kid-friendly places worth going to.

 

[SyonaraStanz]

You could go over to Overton Square not too far from downtown. Lots of places to eat there.

That's what I'd prefer, but we're going to the Orpheum, so we were targeting within walking distance of there.

 

[stateu1]

Blue Fin. Blues City Cafe. Dyers.

 

[seshomoru]

We usually hit up Huey's with our kids. You'll get a good burger and fries, cold beer, and they have a kid's menu.

 

[PBRME]

The wife loves blue monkey. They have a decent beer selection. I will vouch for the hot wing egg rolls. Top notch

You could try the kooky Canuck. It’s definitely kid friendly. They have beer. Don’t think it’s much selection. I do want to go to try the poutine.

I saw flying fish mentioned. They have really good food. They also have crawfish this time of year.

One of my favorite places downtown not named Texas de Brazil is blues city cafe. They have a decent beer selection. The best meal on Beale is exactly what it says.

 

[Wizard of bulldogery]

1. Aldo's is good choice
2. The flying saucer. 200-300 beers at all times. yes that is hundred and pretty good burgers
3. I second flight. Maciel's for taco place at lunch.

 

[fedxdog]

try railgarten and Loflin Yard...2166 Central and 7 W Carolina down near the river...casual, kid friendly and beer selections...probably best on a nice day and not too cold out...you'll thank me later.

 

[hatfieldms]

Got to kooky Canuck

 

[MaxwellSmart]

Pearl's and Flying Fish get my vote. Huey's and Kooky Canuck get honorable mention.

 

[tatedog]

Pearl's and Flying Fish get my vote. Huey's and Kooky Canuck get honorable mention.

Pearl's is so hit and miss. It's almost like three different restaurants depending on who is working. When they are on, it's one of my favorites though.

 

[katfsh]

Was there few weeks ago for the catfish farming convention, was disappointed to see that the flying fish was serving imported fish in place of U.S. catfish. I used to like that place.

 

[Leeshouldveflanked]

Harpo's on North Watkins ... has an atmosphere like no other.

 

[MTNDawg.sixpack]

Enjoy Wicked! My wife and daughter went last night. They went to BlueFin, but sushi and hibachi aren’t for everyone. If you want to save yourself the hassle of having to move your vehicle, park at the lot across from the Orpheum and walk to one of the following: Blues City cafe, Flying Fish, Aldo’s, Huey’s, Majestic, BlueFin, Local, or if you wanna go big, Texas de Brazil. None of the others are quick walks to the restaurant and back to the Orpheum with kids.

 

[msudawg12]

If you want to do kid friendly but keep it on the nicer end with still great drinks, go Majestic Grill. The staff is always great with kids and my daughter always loves the silent movies playing on the big screen

 

[TrueMaroonGrind]

If you want to do kid friendly but keep it on the nicer end with still great drinks, go Majestic Grill. The staff is always great with kids and my daughter always loves the silent movies playing on the big screen

If you go to Majestic, get a reservation if it is not too late. It is slammed when there is a show at the Orpheum.