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 comfort food reaches legendary status. Across four featured restaurants, the Triple D host found an average rating of 4.4 stars—proof that Memphis knows how to deliver authentic flavors.

Leading the pack is Alcenia’s, earning 4.6 stars for its soul food that keeps locals coming back generation after generation. Marlowe’s Ribs follows closely at 4.5 stars, serving up the kind of slow-smoked barbecue that put Memphis on the culinary map. Uncle Lou’s rounds out the top three at 4.4 stars with its legendary fried chicken. The best news? All four restaurants Guy visited remain open, ready to serve up the same dishes that earned that signature “Winner, winner, chicken dinner” approval.

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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