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3 steakhouse places in Memphis we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Memphis | Steakhouse across every city.

The Memphis steakhouse is a special-occasion fixture, built on prime cuts, dim lighting and a deep wine list. Folk's Folly Prime Steak House on South Mendenhall Road is the city's longtime independent standard-bearer, while The Capital Grille on Poplar Avenue covers the polished national-chain end. Char Restaurant in East Memphis adds a Southern-accented take on the chophouse.

Char Restaurant ★ 4.3

$$$SteakhouseEast Memphis

Char Restaurant in East Memphis on Highland Street runs USDA prime steaks, crab cakes and a piano bar in a polished modern Southern steakhouse format.

OrderChar's prime filet with the crab cake starter.

TipSaturday and Sunday brunch from 10:30; the piano bar starts at 18:30 most weekday nights.

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House ★ 4.5

$$$$Steakhouse

Folk's Folly is Memphis's original prime steakhouse on South Mendenhall since 1977, with USDA prime cuts, white tablecloths and a piano bar in the back.

OrderFilet mignon with the prime ribeye to share at the table.

TipThe piano bar is the relaxed seat; the main dining room is jacket-friendly. Open seven nights for dinner.

The Capital Grille ★ 4.3

$$$$Steakhouse

The Capital Grille's East Memphis Poplar Avenue dining room dry-ages prime steaks 18 to 24 days and hand-cuts them. A reliable Memphis steakhouse choice.

OrderBone-in dry-aged ribeye with the lobster mac.

TipReserve on OpenTable; the bar takes walk-ins and runs a full menu.

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