"This place was amazing! The food was amazing! Chef P stopped by to chat with us! We shared how we thoroughly enjoyed the food! The manager stopped by as well to chat! Our server, Tammy, was amazing as well! The only gripe was when we walked in, the young lady grabbed our menus, took us to our table, dropped the menus in a stack and left. I will definitely come back."

"Visited Esco Memphis for the first time 1/13/2026 and loved it!!! Nice atmosphere and the GUMBO!!! YUM!!! I can’t say enough about the taste of the gumbo so you must try it yourself! Our waitress was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient which made our experience even better. One of the highlights of the night was tasting a dessert I have dubbed the Strawberry Shortcake Extravaganza!!! It was like getting a beautiful creation “from scratch” straight from the kitchen and the taste was a treat for your tastebuds! Thank you to Patrick, Esco Memphis manager, for the recommendation. Great dining experience! P.s. Sorry no pic of gumbo, it went so fast 😉"

"We only planned to stop in for a quick drink before heading to Beale Street, but we ended up staying all night because the experience was THAT good, thanks to our mixologist, Brooklyn! From the second we walked up to her bar, she greeted us with a warm welcome & expert-level service. Brooklyn balances professionalism with her fun personality and made everything into a top-quality experience! The happy hour prices were some of the best, and Brooklyn went above and beyond to make the night special. She offered me samples of two wines I was curious about, and I loved them so much I ended up with glasses of both throughout the night. On top of that, she surprised me with bday shots, got the bar to sing my birthday, and kept the energy upbeat the whole time. Brooklyn also gave us spot-on menu recommendations. The salmon nachos were expertly crafted, and hand-battered chicken tenders were delish! And don’t miss the gorgeous light displays over the bar, they make the whole space feel extra special. Even the bathroom decor contributes to the atmosphere! :) Thanks to Brooklyn, what started as a convenient stop next to our hotel turned into a birthday I’ll never forget. Highly recommend this spot, especially if you’re lucky enough to sit at her bar!"

"The food was great! The service was just okay. There was only one waitress for the entire restaurant, so I'm sure she was overwhelmed. I asked about a side item and she became frustrated not being able to answer the question. The floor was sticky, and the table we were seated at was dirty. There's so much more management can do to make this place better. But the food was 🤌🏾."

"My fiancée and I came here for brunch, and unfortunately it was one of the worst brunch experiences we’ve ever had. The vibe was more like a nightclub than a brunch spot — the floors were sticky, and there was no coffee or brunch cocktail menu. We had to order off-menu just to get a “regular” Bloody Mary, and it was awful. Sweet, like someone added sugar or artificial sweetener. We both took one sip and couldn’t drink it. Easily the worst Bloody Mary I’ve ever had. The food was much better. I had the catfish and grits, which were very good, and my partner had the gumbo, which was also solid. But the service was terrible. Our server, Crystal, didn’t check on us for at least 20 minutes after bringing the food. When we finished eating, we sat there trying to flag her down for the check with no luck. I eventually had to get up and ask for it, and even then it took another 5 minutes before she came back. On top of all that, they added a random $12 fee to the bill, so two entrees, a side of corn, and one bad Bloody Mary ended up costing $80. This place might be fine as a late-night bar, but for brunch it was a total miss. Between the sticky floors, awful drinks, nonexistent service, and hidden fees, I honestly have no idea how this place has 4.7 stars. Definitely would not recommend for brunch."