Best Spots for a Romantic Dinner in Memphis, TN

Erica Dallas
Romance is definitely something all couples try to work on for a healthy relationship. A romantic dinner is one spectacular way for a man and woman to share an experience of togetherness. Picking a restaurant that sets the mood and reminds both of you that your relationship is special can be a little difficult. Memphis, TN is a city that is all about peace, love, and soul with lots of dining thrown in the mix. This article gives you five fabulous romantic spots that a couple can enjoy while visiting the Memphis area.

Blue Fin: The Blue Fin, located in the downtown Memphis area, is a wonderful place to get romantic with your significant other over seafood cuisines. This spot is so trendy that once you walk in you are immediately reminded of those fabulous hot spots seen on the series of Sex and the City. This place is decorated beautifully and what makes it unique is the seating areas. In certain parts of the Blue Fin, you can share a close dinner on the floor surrounded by exotic pillows. This really gets you to participate in the overall experience. The sushi served here is the best! One of the most popular is the Hurricane, which includes crab and crawfish in a deletable eel sauce that will make your mouth water. This dinner is a bit on the expensive side but overall worth the price. One any given night, you will find all types of people in this establishment - doctors, laywers, and downtown business people. After making sure your appetite has been fulfilled, your date can end with a trip to the Peabody Place, which is nearby. The Peabody Place has all types of nice stores and eating spots to visit as well as a movie theater. Your night will surely be special and you two will be content by the end of the evening.

Issac Hayes: The atmosphere of this restaurant is filled with sizzlin soul and great food. The interior of this restaurant is posh, with intimate lighting, personal booths and candles in the middle of each table. The bar makes excellent drinks that you can get for a great price at Happy Hour. There is a live band at various times of the week and from time to time, lots of great musicians pass through to entertain those that come for the ultimate dining experience.

Bahama Breeze: This restaurant has a real island feel from the time you walk onto the entrance walk way. Exotic trees are planted on the outside with a beautiful gazebo that gives people a chance to sit outside during the warmer season. In the inside, you are immediately transported to the islands with the carribean music playing in the distance and wonderfully made surround settings. The food is equally as unique from the special coconut shrimp to the spicy grilled wings. The restuarant's signiature mixed drink, the Bahama Mama, tastes divine and rounds out the island experience. This spot is romantic because for a few hours you and your date can really feel as if you have taken a trip abroad. That idea in itself is truly romantic.

Rendezvous: This restaurant is easily one of the most talked about in the Memphis area - not only for the food, but the high prices. However, it is worth every penny and anyone who has been here will attest to that fact. A little bit of advice: There is ALWAYS a wait that could range from one to three hours unless you have reservations so remember to book ahead of time! This restaurant serves the most succulent ribs in the world! Having reservations to an expensive restaurant is an excellent way to impress your date. This can definitely represent how much you care.

Bosco's: If you and you spouse are in the mood for some Italian flavor, then this is the restaurant for a romantic dinner. Located in the midtown area, this place gives you a a feel of ultimate intimacy. The food is so delicious! There are also a range of Italian inspired choices that will make your tongue weep with joy. Buy a nice bottle of wine to complement your meal and enjoy your dinner.

Be sure your romantic dinners of 2007 are special with a trip to these five places in Memphis, TN. You are sure to have special moments that you can reflect on for years to come.

Published by Erica Dallas

Erica Dallas has been reading since the age of 3 and writing stories since the 6th grade. As a graduate student in Sociology at the University of Memphis, her goals include challenging minds through prose, d...  View profile

  • The Blue Fin is a unique restaurant with great service and food.
  • Expensive dinners will really impress your date.
  • Romantic dinners need dim light, succulent food, and great atmosphere.

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