Valentine's Day Dining in Memphis, Tennessee and Surrounding Area

Tim Skinner
Well, that special day is drawing close. People will be running around trying to buy last minute gifts. Florist will be hard at work for last minute preparations on a dozen of roses. Some stores will be extending hours because of a late pickup. This is not Black Friday. It's Valentine's Day. Most of us will be cozing up in cabin or toasting in a fine dining experience. Over the past few years, many chose the dining experience in the Memphis area and the top 3 of these restaurants are listed below.

Twain Steak House - Tunica, MS

Twain's Steakhouse will be offering a Three Course Dinner and Wine Selection for two for $125. This includes Soup and Salad, a Choice of Entree, Bottle of Wine, and Dessert. The wine list is extensive and an Filet Mignon would go great with a tasty Merlot. The end to a magical evening will be when you top that off with a Traditional Creme Brulee, of dessert of your choice, before you make your exit. Twain's is located on the second floor in the Sam's Town Casino and Hotel in Robinsonville, MS. Dress casual

Sam's Town Hotel & Casino Gambling Hall, Tunica
1477 Casino Strip Blvd
662-363-0711
www.samstowntunica.com

Folk's Folly Steak House - Memphis

Folk's Folly is another great spot to enjoy with your love one. The restaurant has consistantly been voted the "Best Steak" award by Memphians in virtually every restaurant poll. They offer a great selection of wines, a Prime Cut Shoppe, and Private Dining. On Valentine's Day, they will offering "The Sweetheart Menu" for just $49.95 per guest (Excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity) For starter's, they will offering you a choice of Smoke Sweet Corn Chowder or Green Apple and Bibb Lettuce Salad. Then you can slide right into a Bacon Wrapped Medallions or Pecorino Encrusted Halibut as the choice of Entree. Top that off with a Strawberry Trifle or a Chocolate Mousse Cannoli. But don't let the buck stop there. Folk's Folly will also be offering their traditional menu which includes a grilled to order 14 oz. Lollipop Veal Chop and/or a fully trimmed 8 oz. Petite Filet Mignon. So give them a call a make your reservation for a eventful evening with that specials someone. Dress casual.

Folk's Folly Prime Steak House
551 S. Mendenhall Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
www.folksfolly.com

Texas De Brazil - Memphis

Texas De Brazil is an authentic Brazilian-American churrascaria (steak house) that combines the cuisine of Southern Brazil with the generous spirit of Texas. Unfortunantly, they are not running any Valentine's Day specials but will be offering there normal $42.99 rate. Texas de Brazil is not the typical restaurant. They have servers who continuously walk around throughout the evening offering different cuts of beef, pork, lams, chicken, and Brazilian sausage on sword-like skewers that come right off a open-flamed grill. They stop at your table and carve slices onto your plate for your dining pleasures. But before enjoying their delicious meats, stop the forty-item salad area where you will. Sign-up as a member on their website and receive 25% off just for joining as a member. Complimentary dinners offers for birthdays and anniversaries and dress smart casual.

Texas De Brazil
150 Peabody Place #103
Memphis, TN 38103
901-526-7600
www.texasdebrazil.com

Other areas to try:
O'Charley's www.ocharleys.com
Longhorn Steakhouse www.longhornsteakhouse.com
Bonefish Grill www.bonefishgrill.com
Sekisui www.sekisuiusa.com
Olive Garden www.olivegarden.com
Outback Steakhouse www.outback.com
Mesquite Chophouse www.mesquitechophouse.com
The Majestic Grille www.majesticgrille.ccom

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