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CONTINENTAL / EUROPEAN
AMERICAN
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Cafe Society


212 N Evergreen Street - map
Memphis, TN 38112
901.722.2177

Hours
Lunch:
Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm
Dinner:
Sun-Thur 5pm-9pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm

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Food****.5
Service****.5
Ambiance****.5
Overall****



Features
takeout
private parties
phone ahead seating
outdoor/patio dining
entertainment / live music


Accepts
cash
American Express
Visa
Diners' Club
MasterCard/Eurocard
gift certificates

Smoking
only at bar

Dress
dressy casual


Alcohol
full bar
wine tasting
wine list
extensive wine list

Reservations
recommended


Parking
street parking
own parking lot


Handicapped Access
completely accessible

Wheelchair entrance is in the rear of the restaurant.

Top: United States: TN: Memphis



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Cafe Society is something of a rarity in Memphis. The food is eclectic and delicious. The ambiance is delightful with its cozyness, dim lighting, and wonderful service. Lying in the heart of midtown, Cafe Society offers a tasteful meal and romantic experience for couples. Yet, the environment lends itself to great dinner parties and business meals. For great food, a quality wine selection, and a wonderful experience, make your way down Evergreen to Cafe Society.    [13 Mar 2000 13:24:29]

Food: *****   Service: *****   Ambiance: *****   Overall: *****
Recommended Dishes: Seafood Bisque, Sea Bass and the Specials

     ­David Galbreath   



Excellent, balanced menu. Fine service and presentation. Music a little distracting at lunch until the ambient noise increases as the place fills up. Well priced for lunch...a really fine value of fine dining at a reasonable price. Readily seated two of us at a 4-top.    [18 Dec 2001 14:26:07]

Food: ****   Service: ****   Ambiance: ****   Overall: ****

     ­Anonymous   



My Favorite Restaurant
I have been to Cafe Society only twice, but have had the opportunity to fall in love with it twice. It has a wonderful staff, friendly cook, and enchanting atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed, yet formal dining experience.    [15 May 2002 22:21:32]

Food: *****   Service: ****   Ambiance: *****   Overall: *****
Recommended Dishes:

     ­Laura   



Awesome..you won't be disappointed
Coming from NYC I am used to really great restaurants and Cafe Society has become my favorite in Memphis. The food, atmosphere and service are all exceptional..and it is hard to find a restaurant that has all three. The portion sizes are perfect and the sauces are incredible. For people that like classy restaurants and gourmet food, you will love this place. Perfect setting for a romantic night out or a quiet evening with friends or family. Prices are really reasonable for the quality of food and service.    [27 Apr 2003 15:24:45]

Food: *****   Service: *****   Ambiance: *****   Overall: *****
Recommended Dishes: Salmon/dill cream cheese to start, salmon, chocolate mousse

     ­Lauri   



Something special
I like Cafe Society for special occasions, and I haven't been disappointed yet! The food is like ambrosia for the gods, and the ambience, restaurant and wait staff were exceptional. Lunch is reasonably priced enough for anyone's budget. The only complaint would be the parking situation, but that is a VERY minor complaint.    [02 Jun 2003 22:35:58]

Food: *****   Service: *****   Ambiance: ****   Overall: ****
Recommended Dishes: Bleu chees stuffed filet, sea bass, salmon

     ­Anonymous   



The bar
My husband and I met through mutual friends at the bar of Cafe Society. The "company" was congenial and relaxed. I recommend it to anyone who wants to meet wonderful people.    [01 Sep 2003 14:20:56]

Food: *****   Service: *****   Ambiance: *****   Overall: ***
Recommended Dishes: Brandy Alexander

     ­Barbara   Belladiterra at aol dot com



Best in Memphis
I adore Cafe Society. It is with out a doubt my favorite place to eat in all of Memphis. The food is simply incredible and the staff are fabulous. I recomend it to anyone bringing people in from out of town.    [26 Feb 2004 10:37:14]

Food: *****   Service: *****   Ambiance: *****   Overall: *****
Recommended Dishes: Bacon Wrapped Shrip for appetizer, and Veal Tenderloin for dinner

     ­Anonymous   



The food and ambiance are wonderful. We have never been disappointed. The wait staff is the best. CS provides a balanced menu with a nice wine selection. One of the best dining experiences in Memphis.    [11 Mar 2004 18:26:09]

Food: *****   Service: *****   Ambiance: *****   Overall: *****
Recommended Dishes: Filet is the best I've had (get the Cognac sauce)

     ­Gary   



No Longer Best in Memphis
Cafe Society has changed chefs and menus and was a big disappointment to us. After going there for the past 9 years and always having a wonderful experience, things have changed. I think people go back to restaurants because of consistancy in quality......Change is not always good. Our favorites were gone from the appetizer menu. There were no chicken dishes on the main menu. I ordered a filet and had it sent back twice. That had never happened in any of the previous visits. The cognac sauce that was always available for the filet was not the same. After speaking to the chef and the owner, we got free deserts (wow). We were very disappointed and won't go back unless we hear that things are back to the way they were. Considering the cost at CS, things need to be improved.    [14 Feb 2006 12:36:07]

Food: **   Service: ****   Ambiance: ***   Overall: **
Recommended Dishes: None that we had.

     ­Gary   twocats01 at yahoo dot com



Still no better
Cafe Society is now just a place that the neighborhood people go because it's convenient. The food and service is average and the decor is below average compared to other newer establishments in Memphis. It no longer has any sex appeal...yet the prices are still as if it were a fine dining establishment.    [02 Aug 2007 12:45:59]

Food: **   Service: **   Ambiance: **   Overall: *

     ­Anonymous   


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