Southern Restaurants in Memphis, Tennessee – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Southern Restaurants in Memphis

When Guy Fieri rolled into Memphis, Tennessee, he discovered a city where Southern cooking runs deep in the soul. Across four legendary spots, the Mayor of Flavortown found an average rating of 4.4 stars—proof that Memphis doesn’t play when it comes to comfort food.

Leading the pack is Alcenia’s, earning a stellar 4.6 stars with home-style cooking that’ll make you feel like family. Marlowe’s Ribs follows close behind at 4.5 stars, serving up Memphis barbecue the way it was meant to be. Uncle Lou’s rounds out the top three at 4.4 stars with fried chicken that’s earned its legendary status. Every single restaurant Guy visited remains open today, keeping the Southern traditions alive and the plates piled high with flavor.

Alcenia’s

Still Open

Memphis, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.6

Episode 50: Traditional Dishes

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Marlowe’s Ribs

Still Open

Memphis, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.5

Episode 34: The Memphis BBQ Tour

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Uncle Lou’s

Still Open

Memphis, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.4

Episode 42: Where the Locals Eat

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Trap Fusion

Still Open

Memphis, Tennessee

★★★★☆ 4.2

Episode 523: Southern, Western and North of the Border

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