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What to do around here:
Home to the legendary Elvis Presley, Memphis boasts a rich musical heritage.
The city’s Beale Street Entertainment District enjoyed a heyday for live blues music in the 1920s and continues today. Stroll along the cobblestone street packed with restaurants, bars, and live music venues.
Tour the famous Graceland mansion, the final home of Elvis Presley.
Discover the National Civil Rights Museum, Rock ‘n Soul Museum, Sun Studios or watch a basketball game at the FedEx Forum, home to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Take in a Broadway show at the historic Orpheum Theatre, just steps from the hotel.
After exploring the historic landmarks, feast on our world-famous Memphis style barbecue or enjoy one of our many local restaurants within walking distance.
Restaurants
Fine Dining ($$$-$$$$)–reservations recommended
- Chez Phillipe (at the Peabody Hotel)
(901) 529-4000
Note: great ambience in Memphis’s old hotel, if you like that sort of thing
- Restaurant Iris
(901)590-2828
French-Creole
Good wine list
Has received lots of Best Restaurant, Chef and Service awards
- Flight Restaurant & Wine Bar (4.7 stars)
(901)521-8005
American
Wine Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
- Paulette’s (on Mud Island)
(901) 260-3300
American
International
Gluten Free Options
- Itta Bena (on Beal Street – BB King’s Club)
(901) 578-3031
American
Cajun
Creole
Vegetarian Friendly
Live Music
- Texas de Brazil (right next to the Peabody Hotel)
(901) 526-7600
Steakhouse
Brazilian
South American
Gluten Free Options - Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen (also Way Out East—need car/cab)
(901) 347-3569
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mid-Range ($$-$$$)
- Corky’s BBQ – “out East” – i.e., a drive
American
Barbecue
Gluten Free Options
- Charles Vergos’ Rendezvous – right downtown
American
Barbecue
- Flying Fish
American
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
- Babalu Tapas & Tacos
Mexican
American
Southwestern
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
- The Beauty Shop (downtown location — go for the desserts)
Cheap Eats ($)
- Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
American
- Cozy Corner
American
Barbecue
American
- 99 Cent Soul Food Express
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
- Miss Polly’s Soul City Café
American
Bar - Maciel’s Tortas & Tacos
Mexican
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
- Brother’s Juniper’s ($$-$$$) Near the University of Memphis
American
Café
Vegan Options
- Blue Plate Café Downtown ($$-$$$)
American
Café
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly