Memphis, TNSteakhouse

Folk's Folly is the city's classic special occasion steakhouse, combining aged beef, private dining rooms, and a service team comfortable guiding a large meal. Filet, ribeye, and strip cuts can be matched with sauces and family style sides. Ask about marbling and portion size, then choose potatoes and vegetables for the table rather than treating each plate as an isolated order.

Porch and Parlor presents steakhouse dining in a polished Overton Square space with a porch, dark interior, and a menu designed for celebration. Beef cuts share attention with seafood, cocktails, and rich sides. The setting invites a slower evening, so begin at the bar, compare cuts with the server, and build a shared table around one or two substantial centerpieces.

Side Porch Steakhouse occupies a Bartlett house where steaks, baked potatoes, salads, and warm bread arrive with little need for reinvention. The residential setting gives the meal a distinct character compared with larger dining rooms closer to Downtown. Choose a familiar cut, order it to the kitchen's recommended temperature, and let the simple sides preserve the restaurant's longstanding neighborhood formula.

The Butcher Shop Steakhouse makes its meat case part of the experience, allowing diners to see the cuts before they reach the grill. Memphis Magazine's profile traces a restaurant built around beef selection, char, and traditional accompaniments. Ribeye and filet are natural starting points, supported by a baked potato, salad, or vegetables in a straightforward Cordova dining room.