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Itta Bena, Memphis, TN

Itta Bena

4.8
4.8
4809 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 38 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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  • 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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Menu

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 4,809 people are saying

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

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Loved For

                  • Memphis

                    Best Ambience

                  • Memphis

                    Hot spot

                  • Memphis

                    Romantic

                  • Memphis

                    Good for special occasions

                  • Memphis

                    Lively

                  • Memphis

                    Most Booked

                  • Memphis

                    Best Ambience

                  • Memphis

                    Hot spot

                  • Memphis

                    Romantic

                  • Memphis

                    Good for special occasions

                  • Memphis

                    Lively

                  • Memphis

                    Most Booked

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Itta Bena is a hidden gem in Memphis, offering a unique speakeasy vibe and elegant ambiance. Known for its "fantastic" food and "amazing" service, patrons rave about the crab-stuffed shrimp and lamb chops. Enjoy live music while dining on well-prepared dishes in a relaxed, classy atmosphere.

                  4,809 Reviews

                  1. Melanie

                    San Francisco

                    23 reviews

                    vip
                    3.0

                    23 reviews

                    Dined today

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 3
                    Been wanting to try Itta Bena for quite some time so we finally went for my bday and while it was good food and fun to be downtown I felt like something was missing. The decor felt historic and the live music added a nice touch. Our server was friendly and provided great service. One of the food runners looked miserable when she delivered our salads. I loved the bacon appetizer and the Seabass. The Keylime pie was a perfect ending to the meal. Despite my husband letting them know it was my birthday in the reservation and asking for a special table, he still had to remind them, and they brought out a candle and wrote happy birthday on the plate - I don’t think that would’ve happened unless he had said something. All of the other dinners seemed fairly casual, and the restaurant was not very crowded at 7 PM on a Saturday night, which seemed odd. (Just compared to other Memphis restaurants who usually make it a little bit more special that was a miss for me. ) I might come back with out-of-towners and then go downstairs for live music but would probably skip for a date night/special occasion and  pick a different restaurant.

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                  2. Brian

                    Atlanta Metro

                    5 reviews

                    vip
                    5.0

                    5 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Before last night , I hadn’t hadn’t visited itta bena in years . I chose to visit last night primarily due to vicinity to an event I was attending at the Westin a few blocks away just prior. It was in the 30s outside and I wanted a short walk more than anything. I have never had a bad experience at Itta Bena, That being said, it was an amazing dining experience , they have raised the bar in service and food since my last visit. Kudos!

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                  3. Josh

                    Naples

                    5 reviews

                    vip
                    5.0

                    5 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Great in all ways. Food, service , ambience and manager.

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                  4. Robert

                    Chicago

                    50 reviews

                    vip
                    3.0

                    50 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 1
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Shrimp & grits were outstanding, as was the she-crab soup. Cajun pasta was a hit too. Too bad service was poor ... no follow up, forgot part of order.

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                  5. Jeff

                    Memphis

                    8 reviews

                    5.0

                    8 reviews

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    We had a wonderful experience. Our server was excellent. She was very friendly and attentive. She made excellent suggestions. Our meal was awesome. The filet was cooked perfectly. The shrimp and grits were excellent. The Cajun pasta was flavorful and delicious. The Cajun shrimp with Abita beer bread was incredible. We finished up with bread pudding and creme brulee. Both were very good. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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                  6. Belinda

                    Los Angeles

                    7 reviews

                    5.0

                    7 reviews

                    Dined 6 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    I went here for my birthday dinner. The food and service was exceptional. No complaints.

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                  7. Monika

                    Cleveland

                    3 reviews

                    5.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined 6 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Everything about Itta Bena was excellent!! Highly recommend it! Hidden little gem.

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                  8. Doug

                    Memphis

                    9 reviews

                    vip
                    5.0

                    9 reviews

                    Dined on November 23, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Shrimp and grits, Chilean Sea Bass were wonderful.

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                  9. Lisa

                    Memphis

                    8 reviews

                    vip
                    5.0

                    8 reviews

                    Dined on November 23, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    The service was excellent and the food was delicious.

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                  10. Mark

                    Memphis

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on November 23, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Wonderful food. Everything we had was delicious. Great service!

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                  FAQs

                  Itta Bena is rated 4.8 stars by 4809 OpenTable diners.

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

                  Make a reservation

                  2 people
                  7:00 p.m.
                  Booked 38 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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