restaurant iris

cant wait to go back. only been to iris once, but the food was very good. i got the stuffed ny strip and it was full of flavor. stuffed with oysters and blue cheese, and topped with bernaise, there was no way i could order anything else. the menu is very unique and the staff is very friendly. iris is one of my favorites.

the "wow" factor. iris is one of the best hidden treasures in memphis! the food is absolutely superb and what i would call celestial! the restaurant is located in historic overton square in a old house that was transformed into what i would call avant garde. the food is so innovative & some of the best food i've ever eaten. iris is now at the top of my list for my hubby & i date night favorites and was well worth ever second we spent there! just wonderful!

unbelievable. my wife and i went to restaurant iris for our second anniversary and i'm about to say something about it which i have never said about any other restaurant at which i have eaten, and i don't say this lightly. restaurnt iris may have the best food i have ever eaten in my life... seriously. there, i've said it.

for starters, i had the lobster "knuckle sandwich", and it is absoutely to die for. the flavors were magical. my wife had a salad of local greens with cheese stuffed red peppers with a kudzu jelly dressing. this dressing is apparently made from the flowers of the kudzu plant, which are only available for a short period of time during the year. it was wonderful.

"to continue", i had the diver sea scallops with turnip greens, allen benton's bacon, and mushrooms. the layers of flavors were so wonderful and intense, that i can only describe taking a bite as sensual. my wife had the "surf and turf" which is a 14oz new york strip with bleu cheese and normally, fried oysters. she opted for shrimp instead. i can't remember tasting a better steak.

for desert, we chose the creme brulee. the sugar was carmalized to a perfect crunch. again, another knockout, unbelievable.

chef kelly most graciously and unintrusively made the rounds and came by everyone's table to personally greet and make sure that the food was to everyone's liking. of course, there were no complaints. the restaurant manager, jeff frisby, personally selected half glasses of wine which he paired with each dish. his choices were impeccable.

keep an eye on restaurant iris and eat there as soon as you can. if you haven't, you really don't know what you are missing. chef kelly is destined to be a culinary superstar.

of all of the wonderful things about restaurant iris, the best is that it's in my hometown and i can eat there often!
don't forget to make reservations and make them as many days in advance as possible. it's hard to get a table there and there's a reason why.

the lost from wv. on our way home from texas.my husband and i wanted a good steak.i checked on the web.first thing i seen was iris,which the food network said they were great.just had to get there.i called and talked to a waiter.he was nice as hell.he gave us great directions.even came outside and waved us over.we came inside we wern't dressed for the occasion.the waiter said don't worrie about it.he took great care of us.the wine the food,was great.the waiter even walked us back to our jeep.thanks we had a nice visit.hope to get back that way again.we will be dressed up next time.

kelly english is a genius. it doesn't get much better than this. best restaurant in memphis.

one of the best dining experiences i have ever had. from beginning to end the food was supreme....go see for yourself

i've dined all over europe and the us. this is the best restaurant experience that i have ever had!!! they have fresh ingredientes paired perfectly with wine and amazing desserts

restaurant iris is a sure bet. unexpected variety for a french/creole reputation. chef kelly english certainly brings his new orleans roots to this st charles style, romantic restaurant. packed with flavor and creativity, a food connoisseur delight. don't miss: 'neola' ravioli, grand isle trout, and dessert.

my wife and i ate here last week after several recommendations from friends and are glad we did. the food, service, and ambience were wonderful. i had the yellow jack which featured a sauce that was added tableside using a french press. it was delicious and priced appropriately.

there are plenty.... of high-end delicious restaurants in memphis. i love food and i have yet to eat at them all. restaurant iris is the most "now" of the many many fine dining locations in memphis. fashionable couples and forward-thinkers are at home in the atmosphere. the decor is very warm and though the food is fine, the art puts us at home in southern whimsy and fun.

i was there for my mother's birthday, and the menu at all tables (not just ours) had an insert wishing her happy birthday. this restaurant prides itself on switching up the menu and providing fresh menus nightly.

now, the food. i had gulf oysters cooked three ways - all were delicious and the "bread pudding" was actually just like a sweet and savory bread pudding, and not too fishy! my mother had the lobster "knuckle sandwich" which she described as quite flavorful. i had a bite of someone's beet salad - very fresh and hearty portions of beets. the lamb with sweetbreads was possibly the nicest piece of lamb i've had.

they offer a five course meal with wine pairings for 75$ but each course can be ordered a la carte.

fine dining that i am planning on having again - *before* i get around to trying every high-end restaurant in memphis.

the surf and turf of the huge strip split with a pound of blue cheese and fried oysters inside, sitting on a decadent bacon potato hash andcovered in bordelaise and bearnaise...may be the most incredible plate in america

kelly english is a real jewel!. all i can say about this place is what a jewel of dining delight!
much kudos to kelly english and his staff for cooking up delicious food, and the service is hands down, the best in fine dining here in memphis. english works with several local farmers to serve up some of the best locally grown food in the area. there is a reason why he was named one of the top 10 chefs in the nation by food and wine magazine. keep up the wonderful work restaurant iris. truly amazing!

superb. i dined at restaurant iris for the first time tonight and was truly amazed.
first of all, the atmosphere is perfect. as soon as you arrive you can tell that this is a place where every customer is given the full attention of the staff and chef. the service is amazing but not overwhelming. the staff is very informative and extremely knowledgeable of the entire menu. its is a small restaurant with the relaxed atmosphere that is perfect for any occasion.

now to the food. first of all there are two things to take into consideration. first, it is expensive(but easily worth every penny) so if you don't want to spend about 50 per person before gratuity it is not the place for you. second if you are a person that likes their food somewhat bland in terms of seasoning and sauces this is also not the place for you.

the food is easily the best i have ever had in memphis and probably the best i have ever had period. kelly english is a master of his art( and it is an art at this restaurant). the food was superbly seasoned and everything went perfect together. also the food was unique. he is a chef who obviously likes to experiment and is perfect at it. i recommend the oysters cooked three ways as an appetizer. the oyster bread pudding is the most interesting and probably best thing i have ever eaten. for an entree i had the surf and turf which was truly unique and amazing and my girlfriend got the shrimp and grits which was equally amazing. i don't think there is anything on this menu that will not absolutely amaze you. i will go back the next chance i get for sure.

also, the chef walking around and talking to all the customers was the perfect touch.

there is one word for restaurant iris : superb . we actually got a chance to taste the new restaurant way back in september so although the seasonal menu has probably changed, i recommend trying it out this weekend. the photos above are the dishes we tast

fabulous place. what a great experience restaurant iris is. it is so quaint in a little home with impecable service. the wait staff is extremely helpful and friendly and the chef always comes out to make sure what he has prepared for you is up to par, which it always is. thanks for setting the bar in memphis