Memphis Soul Cafe & Bar   

I have just returned from Memphis Cafe where I had one of the worst experiences with a restaurant in recent history. We stopped in for drinks and appetizers, and besides not getting any service for awhile (in a pretty empty, small room), and only getting half our order (only 1 of 2 drinks), the crab cakes were burnt and the pizza was so inedible and cold that we couldn't even eat it. Another major problem came when I pointed out to the waitress that my tonic was flat... She said, no I was wrong, their drinks were just a "little" less carbonated then other places. I assured her it was flat - I knew the difference - and her reply was, "Well, we do get that a lot, people are always complaining about getting flat drinks... it's just the way it is here." Instead of believing me, or helping me, or testing their tonic, she basically told me all my type of drinks were flat, and too bad for me. The kicker; she and another waitress had the nerve to joke about it and say it give them something to laugh about! Now, with just O.K. food seemingly getting gradually worse over time, horrible appetizers, inattentive service, then flat out BAD service, I have to say that there are no redeeming qualities at Memphis anymore that make it worth the effort to go. I can find much better food and service someplace else that cares about my business - and doesn't inspire me to go to the trouble of writing a bad review about it!

Worst service I have every recieved. Many kitchen mistakes followed by servers who were rude because they were asked to fix them. Manager and servers gathered at the bar and gave dirty looks and degraded our table. I wouldn't go back it they offered to pay me to do so.

Much must have changed since the last 4 reviews were written. Friendly attentive servers and bartenders. Really good food--Buttermilk Fried Chicken is to die for. Interesting wine list. Nice strong drinks from the bar. Must admit the place looks old and run down but that is part of the charm--its not just another corporate cookie cutter restaurant. Highly recommended for lunch, brunch or dinner.

This place has the feel of a cool,hip,snack lounge, but is in desperate need of someone to put money back into it. You can still keep your Bel Aire clean and shiney without changing its originality. Filth never sells !!!