"We came to Itta Bena to celebrate marathon weekend, and it ended up being one of the highlights of the trip. Our evening started with the she-crab soup—recommended by our server, Carlos—and it absolutely did not disappoint. Rich, flavorful, and the perfect warm start. Next up were the fried green tomatoes, which were truly delightful. They were packed with flavor, not greasy at all, and the breading was spot-on. For my main course, I had the pork chop tomahawk, cooked perfectly and paired with sweet potato casserole and Brussels sprouts. Everything on the plate worked together beautifully. I also tried some of the stuffed chicken, which might have been the surprise standout of the night—the cheese and filling were delicious, and the chicken itself was juicy and tender. Huge shoutout to our server, Carlos. At the end of the meal he told us he’d only been there for three days, which shocked us because he knew the menu inside and out and gave us fantastic recommendations. His energy made the night even better—he was upbeat, personable, and just genuinely fun. Thanks for an amazing experience, Itta Bena. And Carlos, we’ll see you next marathon!"

"The shrimp and grits were so delicious. Pork chop was a smidge dry, but the accompanying brussels and sweet potatoes were wonderful. Avocado appetizer was excellent as well. Creme brulee was good. The "strawberries" it's supposed to come with is a tiny slice of a strawberry. A full strawberry would have been nice. Smoked old fashioned was good. Live music was very pleasant and not overpowering. Waitress added 2 things on our bill that we didn't order, so check your bill before paying."

"Came to dinner here with friends on the recommendation of a local bartender and boy, howdy, yumminess rules here! I We started with the smoked bacon with feta & blueberry compote, which sounds like an odd combination but it was phenomenal. The fried green tomatoes with a lemon remoulade disappeared in a trice. My husband and one friend had the short ribs, tender & flavorful. Our other friend had the grilled lamb and was quite happy. We were all too stuffed for dessert but they looked yummy. Service was attentive and friendly, and our poor server was kept hopping - eight tables in her station! That she remained so cheerful and efficient is nothing short of a miracle. Definitely a highlight of our trip!"

"My boyfriend chose Itta Bena for a special romantic dinner, and it absolutely delivered. From the moment we climbed the discreet staircase up from B.B. King’s Blues Club on Beale Street, we sensed we were in for something unique — elegant yet relaxed, intimate yet spirited. The lighting was warm, the décor stylish without being pretentious, and we loved sitting by the window overlooking street lights and activity below — perfect for a “just the two of us” evening. The live music downstairs added character without overwhelming our conversation."

"Jonathan the absolute star of the show! Truly the best, most attentive lovely service we have ever had! Travelling from London, England this was our first night in Memphis and came across this hidden gem! Gorgeous food, great ambience but more importantly Jonathan was a truly shining light! So warm, friendly and made us feel right at home!! Highly, highly recommend!"