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Folk's Folly Prime Steak House

Cuisine: American, Steakhouse

Price Range: $$$

10Best Says

Recognized year after year as the best steakhouse in Memphis, Folk's Folly guarantees a flawless American feast from start to finish. With its very own butcher shop next door, the restaurant asserts that steak is clearly the specialty. However, the menu also boasts an array of other delicious main courses, including grilled duck breast and Alaskan king crab legs. In typical steakhouse fashion, sides are large and meant to be shared - and are not included with entrees. The restaurant is large and old fashioned, with five dining rooms and multiple private booths. While you're there, stop by the Cellar to enjoy live piano music nightly, along with cocktails and the trademark - and complimentary - fried pickles.

Address:

551 S Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38117
901-762-8200

Hours:

Mon-Sat: 5:30pm-10pm
Sun: 5:30pm-9pm

EXPERT TIPS BY: Sally Walker Davies
Memphis Local Expert

Romantic Dining: "When reserving a table at Folk's Folly, be sure to ask for a spot in one of the private dining nooks."
Best Restaurants, Steakhouses: "When reserving a table at Folk's Folly, be sure to ask for a spot in one of the smaller dining rooms. The largest room, while certainly comfortable, lacks intimacy and is best for business-style get-togethers."
Group Friendly: "When reserving a table at Folk's Folly, be sure to ask for a spot in one of the smaller dining rooms. The largest room is best for business-style get-togethers."

Best for Romantic Dining Because: There are plenty of romantic nooks-and-crannies for couples - even almost-private, walled booths.
Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: We love Folk's for its predictability, its social scene, and its amazing beef.
Best for Steakhouses Because: Folk's Folly is the original steakhouse in Memphis, and is as old-school as they come.
Best for Group Friendly Because: There are plenty of group spaces at Folk's Folly, with atmospheres to match the occasion, whether small and intimate or large and business-like.

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Famous Fried Dill Pickles
  
  A Folk's Folly tradition and a uniquely Southern treat ($7.25)
  
  Parmesan Garlic Bread
  
  Toasted French bread with garlic butter and parmesan cheese ($3.95)
  
  Shrimp Cocktail
  
  Jumbo shrimp with lemon and remoulade or classic cocktail sauce ($17.95)
  
  Calamari
  
  Lightly battered in seasoned flour, fried crisp and finished with a slightly spicy ancho chili mayonnaise ($13.95)
  
  Crab Cakes
  
  A signature item. Lump crabmeat, celery, onion, seasonings and crispy panko breadcrumbs, flash fried, with Louis sauce ($17.95)
  
  Catfish Beignets
  
  Crisp fillets of catfish, lightly battered in cornmeal, with tartar sauce and lemon ($9.95)
  
  Seared Ahi Tuna
  
  Center cut sashimi grade ahi tuna, rubbed with Cajun spices, pan seared rare and presented pineapple and jicama salsa. Drizzled with ginger-infused soy sauce ($15.95)
  
  Bleu Cheese Mountain
  
  Crispy kettle style potato chips, smothered with bleu cheese fondue, crowned with crumbled bleu cheese, scallions and diced red pepper ($12.95)
  
  Stuffed Mushrooms
  
  Fresh mushroom caps filled with savory Italian sausage, marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese ($10.95)
  
  Folly's Tidbits
  
  Bite-size portions of filet mignon, battered and flash fried, with béarnaise sauce ($12.95)
- Soups & Salads
  
  She-Crab Soup
  
  Rich and creamy, with lump crabmeat and a hint of sherry ($10.00)
  
  French Onion Au Gratin
  
  Hearty onion soup, with toasted crouton and Gruyere cheese ($10.00)
  
  House
  
  Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, gently tossed with mixed greens, fresh vegetables and skinless tomato wedges ($9.00)
  
  Tomato and Onion
  
  Thick slices of tomato, thin slices of red onion, crumbled bleu cheese and Italian dressing ($9.00)
  
  Caesar
  
  Chopped romaine, golden garlic croutons, shredded Parmesan and traditional Caesar dressing. Anchovy fillet upon request ($9.00)
  
  Spinach
  
  Tender baby spinach, sliced mushrooms, chopped egg and crumbled bacon ($9.00)
  
  Italienne
  
  Mixed greens, crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce with pepperoncini, red onion, Kalamata olives, skinless tomato wedges, shredded Parmesan cheese and Italian dressing ($10.00)
  
  The Double Wedge
  
  A steakhouse standard. One half head of iceberg lettuce, choice of dressing, bacon, tomatoes, bleu cheese, and radish floret ($9.00)
  
  Hearts of Palm
  
  A signature item. Mixed greens are topped with marinated hearts of palm and sliced mushrooms ($10.00)
  
  Bibb Lettuce
  
  Buttery Bibb lettuce, sweet red peppers, roasted spicy pecans, bleu cheese crumbles and mandarin oranges ($10.00)
- Prime Cuts
  
  Filet Mignon
  
  14 ounces, fully trimmed ($48.95)
  
  Petite Filet Mignon
  
  8 ounces, fully trimmed ($35.95)
  
  Cowboy Ribeye
  
  22 ounces, on the bone ($58.95)
  
  Ribeye
  
  16 ounces, fully trimmed ($45.95)
  
  New York Strip
  
  16 ounces, fully trimmed ($45.95)
  
  Porterhouse
  
  28 ounces ($68.95)
- Specialties
  
  Maker's Mark Medallions
  
  Tender medallions of filet mignon, seasoned with salt and cracked black pepper. Placed atop our Maker's Mark peppercorn sauce ($36.95)
  
  Filet a la Duxelle
  
  Petite filet piped with seasoned mushroom purée, wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon, grilled to order and smothered with sliced garlic mushrooms ($42.95)
  
  Breast of Duck
  
  16 ounces from Culver Duck Farms, grilled to order, resting on ruby port wine reduction ($33.95)
  
  Breast of Free Range Chicken
  
  18-20 ounces, all-natural airline breast of chicken, oven roasted and draped with a rich wild mushroom demi-glace ($29.95)
  
  Veal Piccata
  
  Chiappetti strip loin scaloppine, sautéed in lemon caper butter and served over angel hair pasta ($29.95)
  
  Smoked Pork Chop
  
  14 ounce double-cut rib chop, cold smoked, brushed with honey-molasses glaze ($29.95)
  
  Australian Rack of Lamb - Full Rack
  
  Range fed, eight-bone rack, with rosemary and mint jam ($55.95)
  
  Australian Rack of Lamb - Half Rack
  
  Range fed, four-bone rack, with rosemary and mint jam ($36.95)
- Seafood
  Alaskan King Crab Legs
  
  Premium King Crab is steamed and served with classic cocktail sauce, drawn butter and lemon ($47.95)
  
  Surf and Turf
  
  8 ounce Petite Filet with 10-12 ounce Lobster Tail ($74.90)
  
  Live Lobster
  
  Live Maine Lobsters are offered on a limited availability to ensure absolute freshness. Broiled or steamed, with drawn butter and lemon ($32.00)
  
  Lobster Tails
  Perfect as an accompaniment for your entree or by itself, with drawn butter and lemon
  
  10-12 Ounces: $38.95
  
  18-20 Ounces: $59.95
  Salmon Fillet
  
  Lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, brushed with butter, grilled and served with hollandaise sauce and lemon ($28.95)
  
  Jumbo Fried Shrimp
  
  Jumbo shrimp, butterflied, rolled in panko breadcrumbs and fried crisp. Served with classic cocktail sauce and lemon ($28.95)
- Enhancers
  
  Bearnaise Sauce
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Crabmeat Béarnaise
  
  ($13.95)
  
  Oscar
  
  ($15.95)
  
  Hollandaise Sauce
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace
  
  ($7.95)
  
  Smothered Onions
  
  ($7.95)
  
  Bleu Cheese
  
  ($3.95)
  
  Maker's Mark Peppercorn Sauce
  
  ($3.95)
- Vegetables
  
  Fresh Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Sautéed Spinach with Mushrooms
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Broiled Parmesan Tomatoes
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Steamed Broccoli
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Sautéed Mushrooms
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Spinach Casserole
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Hand Battered Onion Rings
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Artichoke Bottoms with Béarnaise
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Fresh Market Vegetables
  
  ($9.95)
- Potatoes
  
  Garlic & Leek Mashed
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Sweet Mashed
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Garlic Potato Casserole
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Baked
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Potatoes Au Gratin
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Twice Baked
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Shoestring
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Steak Fries
  
  ($8.95)
  
  Lyonnaise
  
  ($8.95)
- Desserts
  
  Folk's Folly Signature Hot Chocolate Fudge Brownie
  
  Our hot chocolate fudge brownie is loaded with pecans and topped with Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream. Drizzled with chocolate syrup ($10.00)
  
  Bread Pudding
  
  Raisins and cinnamon enhance our dense and warm bread pudding, draped with Old Bushmill's Irish whiskey sauce ($9.00)
  
  Cheesecake
  
  Decadent, rich, smooth and creamy cheesecake with your choice of blueberry or strawberry topping ($9.00)
  
  Southern Pecan Pie
  
  A traditional favorite, served warm with a scoop of Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream ($9.00)
  
  Crème Brûlée
  
  French vanilla custard, flavored with Hazelnut liqueur, topped with caramelized raw sugar. Garnished with whipped cream and fresh seasonal berries ($9.00)
  
  Key Lime Pie
  
  This tasty pie is made with fresh key lime juice for a tart creamy filling. Finished with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh lime ($9.00)
  
  Cold Scoops
  
  A daily selection of sorbets or Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream. A light and refreshing end to your meal ($7.00)
  
  Dessert Sampler
  
  Bite-size portions of hot chocolate fudge brownie with Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream, bread pudding with Old Bushmill's Irish whiskey sauce, Southern pecan pie, cheesecake, and key lime pie ($14.00)
  
  Berries with Sabayon
  
  Traditional French sweet wine Sabayon with seasonal mixed berries ($9.00)
  
  Famous Folk's Folly Freeze
  
  Amaretto, Chambord, Frangelico, Godiva, Brandy or Praline liqueur blended with soft vanilla ice cream. We can customize this dessert to your preference of liqueur ($9.00)
  
  Parfait
  
  Chambord or Crème de Menthe swirled with soft vanilla ice cream, topped with whipped cream and a cherry ($9.00)

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