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Restaurant Iris

2416 Monroe Avenue, Memphis, TN
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Ranked #2 of 1,007 restaurants in Memphis
Price range: $31 - $50
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Dining style: Fine Dining
Cross street: Cooper
Description: Born and raised in Southern Louisiana, Chef Kelly English fell in love with the culture and food of New Orleans. Equipped with his training from award-winning Chef John Besh, English presents a unique dining experience. Restaurant Iris specializes in French-Creole cuisine featuring local and seasonal ingredients. English infuses his endless creativity and passion for food into each dish. Whether indulging in his Oysters three ways, a "Knuckle Sandwich", or a dessert made just for you, one is sure to reap the benefits of English"s rich culinary background. We invite you to experience Restaurant Iris, simplicity at its most elegant. Please note: Due to the limited capacity of our dining room, we offer limited online reservation availability. For more information regarding availability, please contact the restaurant directly.
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Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This is a magical restaurant. The atmosphere is divine (very private and Southern chic) - The food is beyond divine. The chef is (in my opinion) the best in Memphis and is so very creative. This is a wonderful place to celebrate a very special experience

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Kendallville, Indiana
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013 via mobile

My husband an I ate here on our last night of a culinary road trip and it did not disappoint! In general we were very disappointed with food in memphis and were so glad Iris did not fit in with the rest of memphis! The restaurant is in a small lovely house in midtown so if you are staying downtown... More

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Memphis, Tennessee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

$140 for two seems on the expensive side for a very, very average meal. My wife's fish was very good, but everything else we ordered was average-----at best. I thought the surf/turf was a big disappointment. It is hard to carry on a conversation with the tables all pushed together (especially when a table of six sitting next to us... More

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Cordova, Tennessee
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15 reviews 15 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 4, 2013

The first time I went to Iris was for my 12th wedding annivesary, they made me feel so special and it was obvious that they coordinated my dinner date with my husband. The table was already set with nice flowers, a special card and letter from the chef indicating our annivesary date, names and warm wishes. The food was awesome,... More

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Bartlett, Tennessee
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2013

I've been here several times and loved it each time. Expensive but worth every penny. Let them know you are having a special dinner and they will make it special. Service is great! Highly -Highly recommend

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Memphis, Tennessee
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Had a amazing meal at Iris this weekend. The weather was perfect. We were seated on the patio and it was beautiful. The service was beyond excellent and the food was outstanding. I had eaten there before, but didn't remember how generous the portions are. We wanted to try a lot of things, so we ordered 4 appetizers, a shared... More

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TN
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Everything was perfect, from the wine selection, to the entres, to the deserts, and most importantly, the service.

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Memphis, Tennessee
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4 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

This review isn't about the food. The food was fine. Our experience was terrible. Our party of six was seated next to a boisterous party of 10. They were so loud, they were disturbing everyone in the restaurant. We could barely carry on a conversation because we couldn't hear each other. At one point, the chef came out and tried... More

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Naples, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Pick the degustation & let the chef choose for you! It is fantastic. I'm local & love this restaurant. Service is wonderful; great for private party; great for romantic dinner; LOVE IT!!

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Hertfordshire
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41 reviews 41 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

This restaurant is a little out of Town but so worth it. We have eaten at many, many good restaurants but this is definately one of the best. The Chef came to all tables through the evening to ask everyone if they enjoyed the food, this is very unusual but a really great thing to do. The food was excellent... More

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