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Folk's Folly

551 S Mendenhall Rd · Last verified October 13, 2026

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Folk's Folly (551 S Mendenhall Rd) appears in 3 Hey Memphis guides. Everything below was checked at Folk's Folly's own page before we published it, most recently on October 13, 2026.

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Each note below comes from a different Hey Memphis guide, written when we checked this place at the source.

  • East Memphis Restaurants: Where to Eat Right Now

    Date night and fine dining in East MemphisVerified October 13, 2026

    Memphis' original prime steakhouse, since 1977, with the Cellar Lounge downstairs. Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30–10pm, Sun 5–9pm. Review the dress code before you book, and Humphrey's Prime Cut Shoppe next door ships the menu favorites.

  • Fine Dining in Memphis

    The steakhouses and modern splurgesVerified October 13, 2026

    Memphis's original prime steakhouse, since 1977. The one I book for a milestone: USDA Prime, the downstairs Cellar Lounge piano bar, and a room built for occasions. Nightly from 5:30 (5 on Sundays); OpenTable.

  • Memphis Steakhouses: Where to Get a Great Steak

    The local steakhousesVerified August 1, 2026

    The original — Memphis's own prime steakhouse since 1977. White tablecloths, the Cellar Lounge piano bar, and the room generations of Memphians book for the anniversary. Dinner only, Mon–Sat from 5:30, Sun from 5; OpenTable. (It's my date-night pick on the best restaurants list for a reason.)

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