Houston's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

1. Houston's Restaurant

9.2
5000 Poplar Ave (at Mendenhall), Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Lynette S.Lynette Smith: Everything!!! Amazing service & food!!! Ribs, spinach dip, salad and if course lemon drops....

Paul R.Paul Ringger: Best fries in town.

lisa j.lisa johnson: Fish sandwich awesome. Great service by Allie

J. Alexander's is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

2. J. Alexander's

9.0
2670 N Germantown Pkwy, Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Sumner: They have the beat chicken salad sandwich! It's so delicious! The orzo rice pilaf is to die for as well!

Cedric B.Cedric Brooks: The food is always consistent. The head chef has been there 15 years!

amandaamanda: Must get the spinach con queso dip! Yum!

The Majestic Grille is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

3. The Majestic Grille

8.8
145 S Main St (btwn Peabody Pl & Gayoso), Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · Downtown Memphis · 110 tips and reviews

Edd V.Edd Van Roy: Big great dishes, in a nice place, at very good prices.

Kristen S.Kristen Sweat: Best Brunch in Memphis!!!

Tyler B.Tyler Burns: One of the best steaks in town!!!! Get the filet w/ mashed potatoes!!!!

Lunchbox Eats is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

4. Lunchbox Eats

8.5
288 S 4th St, Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · Midtown · 23 tips and reviews

Cedric B.Cedric Brooks: Everything is great! The specialty lemonades and desserts are especially awesome!

The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal: Everyone else said it, but we'll reiterate: chicken and waffles are the way to go.

Jonathan L.Jonathan Lyons: The Mac & Cheese is the bomb!

Mortimer's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

5. Mortimer's Restaurant

8.7
590 N Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Elizabeth D.Elizabeth Dorff: Great local neighborhood bar and grill, blackened Mahi Mahi was delicious!

Alicia B.Alicia Becton: Sunday nights- All You Can Eat Crablegs!

Amanda T.Amanda Trites: Oyster night Tuesday and Saturday. Also keep a watch for crawfish on Wednesday!

Side Street Grill is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

6. Side Street Grill

8.7
31 Florence St, Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · Midtown · 47 tips and reviews

Thomas K.Thomas King: OMG. The food is unreal. Try the salmon picatta or the crab cakes. Mashed potatoes, wilted spinach, veggie medley and ceasar salad. Out of this world!

EricEric: Reopened!

Erin W.Erin Willis: Absolutely LOVED this place. Our server was fantastic. So were the smoked chicken nachos. And I do believe I found the best burger in Memphis. Ever.

Acre Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

7. Acre Restaurant

8.5
690 S Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · Colonial Acres · 11 tips and reviews

hh: Gnocchi and foie gras were particularly excellent on the current Menü (October 2022 appetizer & small plates). Never had a bad meal here.

Tanja🇩🇪 S.Tanja🇩🇪 Sibley: One of my favorite drinks here is the "acre royal"

Twirly J.Twirly J 💃: Drinks! Drinks! Drinks! The Blood Orange Cosmo is TO-DIE-FOR. Everyone at the table that tried different cocktails liked this the best. :) Go for it! Oh, p.s. I don't even care for Cosmos usually!

The Lookout at the Pyramid is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

8. The Lookout at the Pyramid

8.7
1 Bass Pro Dr, Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · Downtown Memphis · 9 tips and reviews

Lester G.Lester Greenberg: Beautiful space and very nice people from the receptionists to the barkeeps. The deck is not be missed.

Nash P.Nash Pleasant: Solid food, great views from the top of the pyramid.

Melissa W.Melissa Wells: Amazing place to visit, loved it!

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

9. The Capital Grille

8.5
6065 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Omar H.Omar Hair: The food and atmosphere are wonderful!

Harry H.Harry Henderson: The food 😁

The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal: "Sumptuous" and "atmospheric," The Capital Grille is a meat lovers mecca, says Jennifer Biggs of The Commercial Appeal. Read more.

East End Grill is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

10. East End Grill

8.1
7956 Winchester Rd (at Hacks Cross Rd.), Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian S: Chili cheese fries, sausage and cheese platter, and burgers

Michelle H.Michelle Hefley: Fish tacos are great!

Alecia M.Alecia Mckeever: The salads are great!!!

McEwen's is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

11. McEwen's

8.5
122 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · Downtown Memphis · 35 tips and reviews

Felicia M.Felicia McCoy: Banana creme pie and salmon with Squash casserole was great

The Commercial AppealThe Commercial Appeal: The banana pie here is one of the all-time great Memphis desserts. Give yourself a treat and try it out. Read more.

Jessica T.Jessica Toliuszis: McEwen's is hands down best food in downtown Memphis. Perfect for business lunch or dinner. They post daily specials on their website - mcewensmemphis.com

A & J's Catfish Station is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

12. A & J's Catfish Station

8.2
5950 Knight Arnold Road Ext (Hickory Hill), Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Darryl P.Darryl Poole: Great People! Great Food! Clearly a Family Owned & Family Friendly Place! Absolutely Affordable. And, More Great Food! Consistently does not disappoint!

AprilApril: Delicious. Blackened Tilapia, Green Beans, Slaw, and Hushpuppies. The cobbler is great too. The staff is awesome!!!

AL W.AL WARREN: BIG MENU! Order the big platters!

Itta Bena is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

13. Itta Bena

7.9
145 Beale St (S 2nd), Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · Downtown Memphis · 18 tips and reviews

Jonathan L.Jonathan Lyons: Swanky atmosphere. Snow Crab Soup is the perfect starter. The golden snapper is a beast! Great flavor.

Rick O.Rick Overturf: Had dinner here on the 21st of March. Awesome food and Service.

Brantley D.Brantley Davidson: Live music at Itta Bena on Friday night. Beale Street background.

Piccadilly Cafeteria is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

14. Piccadilly Cafeteria

7.9
3425 Poplar Ave (at Highland), Memphis, TN
American Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Jasmine K.Jasmine Kelly: Really good southern style hone cooking. Nice place to go for some good comfort food.

George G.George Glover: I get the large chopped steak and two vegetables almost every time....hard to beat!

Margaret B.Margaret Banks: It is what it is. Good stick to your ribs food at a reasonable price. The amount of food may be more than you should have in one sitting, so don't be afraid to plan your sides as a meal for later.

Kooky Canuck - Cordova is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Memphis.

15. Kooky Canuck - Cordova

7.7
1250 N Germantown Pkwy Ste #123, Cordova, TN
American Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Jerry M.Jerry Mathis: Great atmosphere with great food. Excellent beer prices! try the club!!!

Lakesha C.Lakesha Cunningham: Great Food Excellent Customer Services

Lakesha C.Lakesha Cunningham: Each time i had the whole catfish its delicious, so is the mac&cheese but however my second time going they bought me cold mac&cheese was very disappointed