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Itta Bena, Memphis, TN

Itta Bena

4.8
4.8
4887 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Located on the third floor of B.B. King's Blues Club overlooking historic Beale Street you will find Itta Bena "A unique delta experience". Whether entering from our private Second Street entrance or walking through the secret hall from inside B.B. King's Blues Club, Itta Bena is sure to capture your senses. The experience is further heightened when you step inside and find yourself surrounded by rich wood floors, vaulted ceilings, deep golden hued chandeliers and the faint sound of the bustling street below. Touching all the senses, we enrich your evening by offering a delta inspired menu of robust flavors and clean presentation. Itta Bena is a complete overwhelming of the senses that you must experience for yourself.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (901) 578-3031
  • Website
    http://ittabenadining.com/memphis/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Oscar Pena
  • Private party facilities
    Consistent with Itta Bena’s rich rhythm and blues history our Private Dining Room overlooks Beale Street through blue tinted windows, discreetly tucked away in the corner of our restaurant. Walls decorated with intricate woodwork and a curtained entrance offer privacy to parties of up to 200.
  • Private party contact
    Kathrine Corvelli: (901) 202-9114
  • Location
    145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Second
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    Itta Bena is located just above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music captivates our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, performing arguably as the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine

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Appetizers

  • Crab Stuffed AvocadoUS$16.00

    Lump crab salad, cornmeal breaded and flash-fried, house remoulade, pico de gallo

    • Pimento Cheese and Caramelized Onion DipUS$13.00

      Served with pita chips

      • Cajun Abita ShrimpUS$18.00

        Our signature favorite. Served house-made Abita beer bread

        • Itta Bena Smoked BaconUS$22.00

          Thick-cut smoked bacon strips, herb goat cheese, blueberry compote, sweet & hot peppers, mozzarella balls, garlic Parmesan baguette

          • Bayou Crab DipUS$18.00

            Lump crab, cajun seasoning, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic Parmesan French baguette

            • Crab Stuffed ShrimpUS$18.00

              Lemon cream sauce, scampi sauce

              • Short Rib SliderUS$16.00

                Pesto aioli, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, herb goat cheese, shiitake mushrooms, mesclun greens on a brioche roll

                • Lamb LollipopsUS$16.00

                  Rosemary sauce & feta cheese

                  Last updated: July 31, 2024

                  What 4,887 people are saying

                  Overall ratings and reviews

                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                  4.8
                  4.8 based on recent ratings
                  • 4.8Food
                  • 4.8Service
                  • 4.9Ambience
                  • 4.5Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Loved For

                  • Memphis

                    Best Food

                  • Memphis

                    Best Ambience

                  • Memphis

                    Hot spot

                  • Memphis

                    Romantic

                  • Memphis

                    Good for special occasions

                  • Memphis

                    Lively

                  • Memphis

                    Best Food

                  • Memphis

                    Best Ambience

                  • Memphis

                    Hot spot

                  • Memphis

                    Romantic

                  • Memphis

                    Good for special occasions

                  • Memphis

                    Lively

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Itta Bena, nestled above BB King's on Beale Street, is a charming hidden gem boasting an elegant ambiance. Diners rave about "amazing food," "fantastic service," and a "lovely old-time atmosphere" enhanced by live jazz. Signature dishes like she-crab soup and shrimp & grits are "out of this world." Highly recommended for both locals and visitors.

                  4,887 Reviews

                  1. Rachel

                    Hawaii

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    What an incredible, well kept secret! Itta Bena is a must for a fine dining experience in the heart of Memphis. The She-Ctab soup is a MUST- like a lite lobster bisque, but with some HEAT in the back end. The Creme brulee was also perfection. The brussel sprouts were good, but I think we should have gone with another side dish like the Sweet potato casserole with the pecans. Honestly, I'm already dreaming about going back❤️

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                  2. Arnie

                    Charleston

                    11 reviews

                    5.0

                    11 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great ambiance. She crab soup and lamb lollipops were delicious. Best bread pudding!

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                  3. Drew

                    New York City

                    21 reviews

                    5.0

                    21 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Food and service both were fantastic! Great place with very good vibes and perfect before any show!

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                  4. Miles

                    Chicago

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Phenomenal. Thank you for accommodating my request. That meant a lot for us. Will definitely be back because of it. 

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                  5. John

                    Washington DC

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 6 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Amazing experience and fantastic food. Great service

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                  6. Lelania

                    Memphis

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on February 18, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We enjoyed a nice dinner before going to the Orpheum. Our meal and server were top notch! We will be back.

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                  7. Scott

                    Memphis

                    6 reviews

                    5.0

                    6 reviews

                    Dined on February 18, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    My wife and I love Itta Bena! We chose dinner this night before seeing Hamilton at The Orpheum Theatre. Literally everything was on point! We had an old fashioned and a cosmo. Each had a cup of she crab soup. We split the sea bass entree and split a nice slice of key lime pie with raspberry drizzle. $137 for our bill total. Highly recommend!

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                  8. Alan

                    VIP

                    Los Angeles

                    16 reviews

                    5.0

                    16 reviews

                    Dined on February 17, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    She crab soup and smoked bacon were stunning great service nice atmosphere

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                  9. OpenTable Diner

                    Memphis

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on February 17, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Amazing experience and ambiance. We can't wait to come back!

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                  10. Franswah

                    Memphis

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on February 15, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Courtney was absolutely amazing! The food was 10/10. We enjoyed the scenery as well as many photo ops in the ladies room.

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                  FAQs

                  Itta Bena is rated 4.8 stars by 4887 OpenTable diners.

                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                  Make a reservation

                  2 people
                  9:30 p.m.
                  Booked 35 times today
                  Google Map for Itta Bena

                  145 Beale Street, Memphis, TN 38103

                  Dining areas

                  Additional information

                  • Cross Street
                    Second
                  • Neighbourhood
                    Downtown
                  • Hours of Operation
                    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                  • Price
                    $31 to $50
                  • Cuisines
                    Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Steak, Seafood
                  • Dining style
                    Casual Elegant
                  • Dress code
                    Business Casual
                  • Parking details
                    None
                  • Payment Options
                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                  • Executive Chef
                    Oscar Pena
                  • Entertainment
                    Itta Bena is located just above B.B. King's Blues Club on historic Beale St. Live music captivates our guests and enhances the nearly surreal dining experience. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday nights, Susan Marshall enchants her audience, performing arguably as the contemporary Memphis scene's most powerful and versatile pure singer yet (According to The Memphis Flyer). Visit our website to learn more.
                  • Additional
                    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine
                  • Website
                    http://ittabenadining.com/memphis/
                  • Phone number
                    (901) 578-3031
                  • Private party facilities
                    Consistent with Itta Bena’s rich rhythm and blues history our Private Dining Room overlooks Beale Street through blue tinted windows, discreetly tucked away in the corner of our restaurant. Walls decorated with intricate woodwork and a curtained entrance offer privacy to parties of up to 200.
                  • Private party contact
                    Kathrine Corvelli: (901) 202-9114

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