Itta Bena 145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

"Excellent in every way. Make reservations. Highly recommend the shrimp and grits and the Cajun pasta. The Bourbon Cider cocktail was wonderful."

"What an amazing restaurant. The place is beautiful, vintage style with high ceilings. It’s open inside but you still feel private thanks to the distribution of the tables. The food was delicious and the cocktails are to die for. I had 2 of the best Dirty Martinis I ever had in a restaurant or a bar worldwide. I highly recommend this place and will definitely come back again."

"I would give them a 10! FOOD It's good! From the appetizers all the way to the desserts! I liked the rib sliders and the salad that came with them. I recommend the key lime pie. DRINKS They have a variety of wines but mostly dry. Like Sambuco to help you digest your meal. SERVICE It's perfect! The host, the waitress, (Kiswana was great!), the manager. They make a good team. They really make you feel at home from the moment you walk in. AMBIANCE It's perfect for a date or a fun time with friends. The music isn't that loud. If you get a table for two by the (blue) windows you can see the street and the occasional carriage passing by."

"Had a wonderful birthday celebration at Itta Bena Friday night! We had a seat next to the window near the BB King's sign and live music started at 6pm. Stevin, our waiter, was a true professional and worked diligently to make sure the evening was memorable. The food was out of this world! We started with a Caesar salad, their bacon appetizer, shrimp and grits, as well as the short ribs. All of the dishes were flavorful and delicious with the shrimp and grits being the best we've ever had. The short ribs were also amazing and incredibly tender. The drinks were also tasty and the menu has something for everyone. I chose key lime pie for my birthday dessert that was on the house. After dinner we went down the stairs at the back of the restaurant to watch the show at BB King's. It was a fun, beautiful evening. Itta Bena is the perfect celebration restaurant!"