Memphis, Tennessee, is home to nearly 700,000 people, making it the largest city in the state and the 19th-largest in the nation, according to InfoPlease. The city's size has made it a center for business, education and culture as well as a destination for tourists who come to view Memphis' many attractions such as Graceland and the National Civil Rights Museum. Memphis is home to numerous restaurants, including both casual and upscale steakhouses, some of which are award-winning.
The Butcher Shop Steakhouse has served the city of Memphis since 1981 from its location on South Front Street just south of downtown Memphis. All of the steaks are Midwest, grain-fed beef, aged for four weeks and cut in-house. All steaks are displayed in a case, allowing diners to view what is available each evening before making their entree selection. Among the selections available are a 30-oz. porterhouse, a 20-oz. bone-in New York strip and a 9-oz. filet mignon stuffed with Gorgonzola cheese and portabella mushrooms. All of the entrees include the restaurant's soup and salad bar, a baked potato and Texas toast. The restaurant has a full bar. The Butcher Shop Steakhouse serves dinner nightly. Reservations are accepted. Casual attire is acceptable. The cost of a steak was $17 to $31 as of September 2010.
The Butcher Shop Steakhouse
101 South Front St.
Memphis, TN 38103
901-521-0856
thebutchershop.com
Situated in the east end of Memphis, Folk's Folly Prime Steak House opened for business in 1977. The restaurant has been credited with serving the "Best Steak" in Memphis by all four local newspapers, according to the restaurant's website. All of the beef at Folk's is USDA prime, including the 28-oz. porterhouse and the 22-oz. cowboy ribeye. A signature presentation is the Maker's Mark medallions, filet mignon topped with a peppercorn sauce made from bourbon. The menu is a la carte with 18 sides available including hand-breaded onion rings, spinach casserole and garlic and leek mashed potatoes. Featuring 250 selections, the wine list has won Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence annually since 1999, as of September 2010. Folk's Folly Prime Steak House serves dinner nightly. Reservations are highly suggested and taken online and by phone. Business casual attire is appropriate. Steak prices were $23 to $60 as of September 2010.
Folk's Folly Prime Steak House
551 South Mendenhall Road
Memphis, TN 38117
901-762-8200
folksfolly.com
A family-owned and operated establishment, the Side Porch Steak House is in the Bartlett neighborhood of Memphis. The menu features five steaks: 14-oz. ribeye and New York strip steaks, a 20-oz. T-bone and 8- and 12-oz. filets. All of the steaks come with a salad and a choice of steak fries, baked regular or sweet potato or vegetable medley. The restaurant has a full bar and serves eight varieties of wine. Side Porch Steak House serves dinner Tuesdays through Saturdays and closes Sundays and Mondays. Reservations are accepted. Casual attire is the norm. Steak prices were $15 to $22 as of September 2010.
Side Porch Steak House
5689 Stage Road
Memphis, TN 38134
901-377-2484
sideporchsteakhouse.com
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is located on Poplar Avenue in Memphis. The restaurant held Zagat dining guide ratings of "very good to excellent" for its food, service and decor as of September 2010. The signature steak is the filet mignon, rubbed with porcini mushrooms and served in Gorgonzola cheese sauce. All entrees are a la carte with side dishes such as the specialty Fleming's potatoes, which are whipped with cream and flavored with jalapenos and cheddar cheese. The wine list features 200 selections and is a past recipient of Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar serves dinner nightly. Reservations are highly recommended and taken online and by phone. Business casual attire is appropriate. Gluten-free options are available. The average cost of an entree at Fleming's was $55 as of September 2010.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
6245 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38119
901-761-6200
flemingssteakhouse.com
