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Paulette's

50 Harbor Town Square, Memphis, TN 38103 (Downtown)
901-260-3300
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Ranked #7 of 966 restaurants in Memphis
4.5 of 5 stars 176 Reviews
Price range: $25 - $100
Cuisines: American, French, Continental, Eclectic
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Good for: Romance, Large groups, Special occasions
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighborhood: Downtown
Cross street: Island Drive
Description: Paulette's Restaurant at the AAA 4 Diamond - River Inn of Harbor Town Paulette's, which has been operating successfully in Memphis for 37 years, recently moved its popular, award winning operation to the River Inn. It has been descibed by one reviewer as "A Memphis institution and for a very good reason". Paulette's is serving the same soups, salads, and entrees that have made it so well known throughout the mid-south for many years. The restaurant has always been famous for its desserts and hot popovers with strawberry butter. Executive Chef Kelly Hartman features his exquisite creations on a daily basis. Paulette's has a distinct warmth, charm and ambiance that is unsurpassed in the city. Restaurant polls have annually recognized Paulette's as Memphis" "Most Romantic" and for it's cuisine - "Best Continental". Renowned local critic, Fredric Koeppel says, "The service is maintained at a consistent level of knowledge, polish, and consideration".
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Germantown, Tennessee
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Large group, great service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

Had group of 15+for lunch and our server, Kelly, did an excellent job. Everyone got the correct order, with prompt, friendly service. Have never been there when the food was anything other than Superb and this was no exception.

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Memphis, Tennessee
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“Very Nice Service for Breakfast”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

My husband and I stayed at the River Inn Hotel for our anniversary; breakfast at Paulette's was included in the price. Patrick our server was very welcoming kind and helpful. I had the eggs benedict with grits and my husband had the French toast with bacon, both were very good. We also had a late night dessert the Hot chocolate... More

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Tempe, Arizona, United States
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“Great service and food!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Patrick was an excellent server! He was was very polite and offered fantastic service. The food was very good...Tennessee bacon was my favorite! .

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Spring, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Vacation Time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

While staying at the beautiful River Inn at Harbor Town Square, we ate at the fabulous "Paulette's Restaurant". Breakfast was included in our stay and one would not find a more delicious breakfast anywhere in Memphis. The blueberry pancakes were scrumptious !! We arrived a few minutes after 10 a.m. and were initially told that breakfast was over. Thankfully "Patrick"... More

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“Amazing bartender!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013 via mobile

Marcell is amazing...he was a great bartender! He had so much fun with us and also provided great service to the entire group!

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28 reviews 28 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Good not great”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013 via mobile

This resturant was good but not great. The food was good but the service felt hurried. Also my meal was not completely cooked when presented. I had to send it back. My husband had finished his meal before mine came back. My husband enjoyed his meal.

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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“Blues journey”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

We had great breakfast at Pauletter's restaurant in Memphis Tennessee serve by our magical waiter, Patric which Unfortunately i cant remember is family name.

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Plano, Texas
1 review
“The food and service made this portion of our trip very memorable.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

We had dinner and breakfast at Paulette's while we were guests at the River Inn of Harbor Town, Memphis. The food was excellent, as was the service. We especially want to recognize Pawel who was our breakfast service. He was especially helpful and cordial.

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Memphis, Tennessee
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“Great evening by the Mississippi River”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

What an evening! Delicious food and outstanding service...one can't ask for more. My husband and I treated some friends to dinner as a thank you for something nice they did for us. It was their first time at Paulette's, and we were happy to show off one of our long time favorites. International couple (he is from India and his... More

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Covington, GA
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“Couldn't ask for more...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

I contacted Paulette's to accommodate a brunch gathering of my book club...Wow, did director of catering, Trisha, respond. The sevice and food was above and beyond with a special thank you to our server,Thomas, for the personal sevice extended to us. Having moved from the city, this was my first return visit to Paulette's at the new Harbor Town location... More

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