Itta Bena ★ 4.2
Itta Bena is a hidden upstairs late-night room above B.B. King's on Beale Street in Memphis, named for the Mississippi town B.B. King was born.
Tip: Open daily 17:00-22:00. The unmarked Second Street door is the easy entrance.
CuisineDeli
Price$
Neighborhoodcooper-young
Last verified
Tip: Late kitchen until 02:00 most nights. Live music in the back room weekends.
Location
Address: 2119 Young Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
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