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Restaurant Iris
Cuisine: American, Local Specialty, Southern
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
Chef Kelly English is usually in the house - as in, the darling house in Midtown that serves as the backdrop for his first eatery, Restaurant Iris. The homey feel of the individual dining rooms is... Read More
Chef Kelly English is usually in the house - as in, the darling house in Midtown that serves as the backdrop for his first eatery, Restaurant Iris. The homey feel of the individual dining rooms is supplemented by great artwork and a low-key ambiance; you'll be comfortable here is dressy jeans or full-out glam.
The cuisine is a nice combination of fresh, local ingredients and Cajun flair, thanks to English's home-grown sensibilities - he's a Southern LA (Louisiana) boy. Recent delicacies have included sweet corn griddle cakes topped with Gulf crabmeat and a surf and turf that blends a strip steak and fried oysters.
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Address:
2146 Monroe
Memphis, TN 38104
901-590-2828
Hours:
Due to COVID-19, please check with the business for the most recent updates to their opening hours.
Website:
restaurantiris.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sally Walker Davies
Memphis Local Expert
- Romantic Dining: "English and his staff are all about some romance, and are happy to be an accomplice in planing the perfect dinner - just ask!"
- Best Restaurants: "English typically opens one Sunday a month for a scrumptious brunch; call ahead or check the Web site for updated information."
- Best for Romantic Dining Because: Iris is a sure bet if you're looking to impress or simply looking for an intimate setting, and offers cozy, candlelit dining.
- Recommended as Best Restaurants Because: A meal at Iris is simply one of the best dining experiences one will find in the South.
