Guidebook for Midtown and Memphis
Food Scene
Best BBQ in Memphis! They also have great vegetarian meals!
173 locals recommend
Central BBQ - Midtown
2231 Central AveBest BBQ in Memphis! They also have great vegetarian meals!
Best margaritas! They also have good Mexican food and really good hamburgers.
9 locals recommend
Molly's La Casita
2006 Madison AveBest margaritas! They also have good Mexican food and really good hamburgers.
Soul Fish Cafe
862 Cooper StBest Soul food in Memphis!
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
310 S Front StBest fried chicken! No kidding!
Do you like the 50s? Do you like Elvis Presley? This is the place to hang out! Elvis liked to go there!
111 locals recommend
The Arcade Restaurant
540 S Main StDo you like the 50s? Do you like Elvis Presley? This is the place to hang out! Elvis liked to go there!
Want to meet locals and eat healthy snacks? Otherlands is the place!
99 locals recommend
Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 Cooper StWant to meet locals and eat healthy snacks? Otherlands is the place!
Great food and music. They have a 2 for one special on Tuesdays: fish and chips and wine! Bring a friend and share plenty of food and the fish is great!
52 locals recommend
Celtic Crossing Irish Pub
903 Cooper StGreat food and music. They have a 2 for one special on Tuesdays: fish and chips and wine! Bring a friend and share plenty of food and the fish is great!
Essentials
The Fresh Market
2145 Union AveEverything you need!
Shopping
Gary's Antiques is my favorite place to look around and buy old stuff! You can also chat with Gary. He is a really nice guy. Many more antique shops are located near by on Central Avenue.
Gary's Antiques
2158 Central AveGary's Antiques is my favorite place to look around and buy old stuff! You can also chat with Gary. He is a really nice guy. Many more antique shops are located near by on Central Avenue.
Arts & Culture
Playhouse On The Square
66 Cooper StEnjoy a play or musical!
Malco Studio on the Square
2105 Court AveMovies!
Education! And events for visitors! You can also stroll across campus and exercise on their track.
Christian Brothers University
650 E Pkwy SEducation! And events for visitors! You can also stroll across campus and exercise on their track.
Tobey Park
2599 Avery AvePlay Frisbee or have a pick-nick.
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
335 S Hollywood StEnjoy a game or the light at night!
This is an area on Cooper Avenue and Madison Avenue. Safer and more fun than Beale Street and downtown!
177 locals recommend
Overton Square
2101 Madison AveThis is an area on Cooper Avenue and Madison Avenue. Safer and more fun than Beale Street and downtown!
Food and entertainment on Cooper and Young Avenue! Safer and more fun than Beale Street!
83 locals recommend
Cooper-Young
Food and entertainment on Cooper and Young Avenue! Safer and more fun than Beale Street!
University of Memphis
3720 Alumni AveEducation! Events for visitors!
It seems really small but it is packed with music history and stories!
217 locals recommend
Sun Studio
706 Union AveIt seems really small but it is packed with music history and stories!
Entertainment & Activities
A must see for the kids! They also have a splashing pool!
77 locals recommend
The Children's Museum of Memphis
2525 Central AveA must see for the kids! They also have a splashing pool!
Memphis Zoo
2000 Prentiss PlVisit the zoo! It is amazing!
Overton Park
1914 Poplar AveNice playground and nature hikes.